| FEDERALLY ALIGNED BASEBALL LEAGUES MONTREAL SAINTS AT KANSAS CITY KINGS 08/24/1961 | | | | | |
| FEDERALLY ALIGNED BASEBALL LEAGUES | MONTREAL SAINTS AT KANSAS CITY KINGS | GAME ID: 1900 - THURSDAY, AUGUST 24TH , 1961 - GAME LOG | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | Montreal Saints (42-69) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Kansas City Kings (58-56) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | X | 6 | 4 | 1 | | | | |
Montreal Absorbs 6-2 Loss to Kansas City | The Kansas City Kings picked up a win at Prairie Park, topping the Montreal Saints, 6-2. On the mound for Kansas City was right-hander Gordon McDonald. He played a principal role in the triumph. McDonald, now 6-3, was the winner. In 7.1 innings, he gave up 7 hits, while striking out 5, walking 4, and allowing 2 runs. The Kings, at 58-56, sit in 5th place in the Continental Association.
The Kings got a big at-bat from third baseman Ken Newman, who in the bottom of the fourth hit a 2-run double. It was his 19th double of the season and put the Kings on top, 5-2.
"Feels good to get the job done," McDonald said after the game. | |
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MONTREAL BATTING LINESCORE | | KANSAS CITY BATTING LINESCORE | |
a - J. Johnston pinch hit for G. Faulkenberry in the 9th
BATTING Total Bases: R. Hanson , A. Robbins 2 , H. Swain , J. Fast , G. Phelps , B. Vernon , M. Strong 2-out RBI: M. Strong Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: J. Fast , G. Phelps , B. Vernon , J. Montgomery Team LOB: 11
BASERUNNING SB: R. Hanson (20) , H. Swain (4) , M. Strong (14) | | | a - B. Burge substituted for G. McDonald in the 8th
BATTING Doubles: K. Newman (19, 4th Inning off J. Montgomery, 2 on, 2 outs) Home Runs: H. Williams (30, 1st Inning off J. Montgomery, 1 on, 1 out) Total Bases: K. Newman 2 , H. Williams 5 , G. McDonald 2-out RBI: K. Newman , H. Williams , G. McDonald Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: C. Rogers , D. Miller Sac Bunt: C. Lewis Hit by Pitch: K. Newman Team LOB: 5
FIELDING Errors: C. Rogers (9) PB: B. Burge | | |
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MONTREAL PITCHING LINESCORE | | KANSAS CITY PITCHING LINESCORE | |
| | Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PI | ERA | G. McDonald W (6-3) | 7.1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 114 | 3.99 | D. Lamb | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4.06 | | |
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GAME NOTES |
Player of the Game: Gordon McDonald Ballpark: Prairie Park Weather: Partly Cloudy (77 degrees), wind blowing left to right at 11 mph Start Time: 3:05 PM CT Time: 2:35 Attendance: 17784 |
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