1982 World Series - Game 7St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers

October 20, 1982 - Busch Stadium, St. Louis

Final Score: Cardinals 6, Brewers 3

Context

The series was tied 3–3. Milwaukee, known as “Harvey’s Wallbangers” for their power-heavy lineup, faced a Cardinals club built on speed, defense, and pitching Whitey Herzog’s “Whiteyball” philosophy. It was the Brewers’ first World Series appearance; St. Louis was seeking its first title since 1967.

Starting Pitchers

• Brewers: Pete Vuckovich (Cy Young Award winner in 1982)

• Cardinals: Joaquín Andújar

Both managers had short leashes, knowing the bullpen would likely decide it.

Early Innings (Brewers Strike First)

Milwaukee opened aggressively. In the top of the 1st, Paul Molitor singled, advanced, and scored on a Cecil Cooper RBI single. The Brewers added another in the 2nd, taking a 2–0 lead and briefly silencing Busch Stadium.

Andújar settled in after the shaky start, preventing further damage and keeping the Cardinals within reach.

St. Louis began chipping away:

• In the 4th inning, Keith Hernandez singled home a run, cutting it to 2–1.

• The Cardinals tied it in the 6th.

• Then came the decisive swing: George Hendrick’s two-run home run off Vuckovich gave St. Louis a 4–2 lead and ignited the crowd.

Milwaukee managed to trim it to 4–3 in the 7th, but their offense stalled against the Cardinals’ bullpen.

In the 8th inning, St. Louis manufactured insurance:

• Aggressive baserunning and situational hitting added two crucial runs.

• Milwaukee’s power bats — Robin Yount, Gorman Thomas, and Cooper — could not deliver the tying blow.

In the 9th, closer Bruce Sutter took the mound. True to form, he induced weak contact and secured the final outs. The last batter grounded out, and the Cardinals celebrated on the field.

• Darrell Porter (Cardinals): Series MVP; reached base consistently and handled the pitching staff expertly.

• George Hendrick: 2-run HR that flipped the game.

• Bruce Sutter: Multi-inning save under maximum pressure.

• Cecil Cooper (Brewers): Early RBI but lineup faded late.

Middle Innings (Momentum Turns)Late Innings (Cardinals Pull Away)

1982 World Series - Game 7St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers

October 20, 1982 - Busch Stadium, St. Louis

Final Score: Cardinals 6, Brewers 3

Context

The series was tied 3–3. Milwaukee, known as “Harvey’s Wallbangers” for their power-heavy lineup, faced a Cardinals club built on speed, defense, and pitching Whitey Herzog’s “Whiteyball” philosophy. It was the Brewers’ first World Series appearance; St. Louis was seeking its first title since 1967.

Starting Pitchers

• Brewers: Pete Vuckovich (Cy Young Award winner in 1982)

• Cardinals: Joaquín Andújar

Both managers had short leashes, knowing the bullpen would likely decide it.

Early Innings (Brewers Strike First)

Milwaukee opened aggressively. In the top of the 1st, Paul Molitor singled, advanced, and scored on a Cecil Cooper RBI single. The Brewers added another in the 2nd, taking a 2–0 lead and briefly silencing Busch Stadium.

Andújar settled in after the shaky start, preventing further damage and keeping the Cardinals within reach.

St. Louis began chipping away:

• In the 4th inning, Keith Hernandez singled home a run, cutting it to 2–1.

• The Cardinals tied it in the 6th.

• Then came the decisive swing: George Hendrick’s two-run home run off Vuckovich gave St. Louis a 4–2 lead and ignited the crowd.

Milwaukee managed to trim it to 4–3 in the 7th, but their offense stalled against the Cardinals’ bullpen.

In the 8th inning, St. Louis manufactured insurance:

• Aggressive baserunning and situational hitting added two crucial runs.

• Milwaukee’s power bats — Robin Yount, Gorman Thomas, and Cooper — could not deliver the tying blow.

In the 9th, closer Bruce Sutter took the mound. True to form, he induced weak contact and secured the final outs. The last batter grounded out, and the Cardinals celebrated on the field.

• Darrell Porter (Cardinals): Series MVP; reached base consistently and handled the pitching staff expertly.

• George Hendrick: 2-run HR that flipped the game.

• Bruce Sutter: Multi-inning save under maximum pressure.

• Cecil Cooper (Brewers): Early RBI but lineup faded late.

Middle Innings (Momentum Turns)Late Innings (Cardinals Pull Away)

Oakland A’s vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: October 15, 1988
Venue: Dodger Stadium
Attendance: ~55,000
Final Score: Dodgers 5, A’s 4
Series: Dodgers lead 1–0

Pre-Game Context

• Oakland entered as heavy favourites: a dominant 104-win team featuring Jose Canseco, Mark McGwire, Dave Stewart, Dennis Eckersley.

• The Dodgers were underdogs and had just lost Kirk Gibson to serious leg injuries (both hamstrings), leaving him unavailable to start the game.

• Oakland started Dave Stewart, who had already beaten the Dodgers twice in the regular season.

  
  

  Game Flow Summary

  • Oakland jumped ahead early, capitalising on Dodgers starter Tim Belcher, building a 4–3 lead by the 8th inning.

  • Dave Stewart pitched effectively, and Oakland appeared in control heading into the late innings.

  • In the bottom of the 9th, with Dennis Eckersley (arguably the most dominant closer in baseball) on the mound, the Dodgers trailed 4–3.

  • With two outs and a runner on, an injured Kirk Gibson was sent up to pinch-hit.

  • Gibson could barely run, visibly limping between pitches.

  • After fouling off several Eckersley sliders, Gibson hit a 2-2 backdoor slider into the right-field pavilion.

  Walk-off, two-run home run. Dodgers win 5–4.

  National TV (NBC):

  • Vin Scully – play-by-play

  • Joe Garagiola – colour commentary

  Iconic Vin Scully call:

  “In a year that has been so improbable, the impossible has happened.”

  Scully’s restrained, poetic delivery — followed by extended silence and crowd noise — became one of the most famous moments in sports broadcasting history.

  • Gibson’s home run completely flipped the emotional and psychological tone of the series.

  • The Dodgers, previously written off, gained belief.

  • Oakland never recovered momentum.

  • The Dodgers went on to win the World Series 4–1.

  The Defining MomentCommentary / BroadcastWhy This Game Matters

Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees — ALCS Game 4 - Pt2

Date: October 17, 2004Venue: Fenway ParkSeries status entering game: Yankees lead 3–0

Boston entered the night facing elimination, having lost the first three games of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees took an early lead in the first inning on a two-run home run by Gary Sheffield, quieting Fenway and putting Boston in immediate trouble.

The Red Sox chipped away slowly. David Ortiz drove in a run in the third inning, and Boston tied the game in the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Mark Bellhorn. From there, the game settled into a long, tense stalemate, marked by careful pitching changes and conservative offense.

New York regained the lead in the seventh inning on an RBI single by Alex Rodriguez, making it 4–3. That score held into the ninth, with Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on the mound and Boston down to its final outs.

With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Kevin Millar drew a walk. Pinch-runner Dave Roberts was sent in and stole second base on the next pitch — a pivotal moment that kept Boston alive. Moments later, Bill Mueller lined a single into center field, scoring Roberts and tying the game.

The contest moved into extra innings, stretching late into the night. Both bullpens held firm until the bottom of the 12th inning, when David Ortiz hit a walk-off home run into the right-field seats, giving Boston a 6–4 victory.

The win kept the Red Sox alive in the series. Boston would go on to win the next three games, completing the first 0–3 comeback in postseason history, and eventually winning the 2004 World Series.

Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees — ALCS Game 4 - Pt1

Date: October 17, 2004
Venue: Fenway Park
Series status entering game: Yankees lead 3–0

Boston entered the night facing elimination, having lost the first three games of the American League Championship Series. The Yankees took an early lead in the first inning on a two-run home run by Gary Sheffield, quieting Fenway and putting Boston in immediate trouble.

The Red Sox chipped away slowly. David Ortiz drove in a run in the third inning, and Boston tied the game in the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Mark Bellhorn. From there, the game settled into a long, tense stalemate, marked by careful pitching changes and conservative offense.

New York regained the lead in the seventh inning on an RBI single by Alex Rodriguez, making it 4–3. That score held into the ninth, with Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on the mound and Boston down to its final outs.

With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Kevin Millar drew a walk. Pinch-runner Dave Roberts was sent in and stole second base on the next pitch — a pivotal moment that kept Boston alive. Moments later, Bill Mueller lined a single into center field, scoring Roberts and tying the game.

The contest moved into extra innings, stretching late into the night. Both bullpens held firm until the bottom of the 12th inning, when David Ortiz hit a walk-off home run into the right-field seats, giving Boston a 6–4 victory.

The win kept the Red Sox alive in the series. Boston would go on to win the next three games, completing the first 0–3 comeback in postseason history, and eventually winning the 2004 World Series.

Game: Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs

Date: June 4, 1957

Location: Ebbets Field, Brooklyn

Broadcast: Original Dodgers radio network (WOKO), Vin Scully opened the game’s calls, then Jerry Doggett with help from Al Helfer; Tex Rickards on PA.

Final Score:Dodgers 7, Cubs 5

Pitching:

• Winning Pitcher: Sandy Koufax (Dodgers) — worked multiple innings and earned the win.

• Save: Clem Labine (Dodgers). 

Game Flow & Scoring Highlights:

• 1st Inning: The Dodgers struck early when Roy Campanella hit a two-run double off the scoreboard, giving Brooklyn a quick 3–0 lead. 

• 3rd Inning: Duke Snider belted a solo home run to extend the lead. 

• 5th Inning: Gil Hodges added another home run for the Dodgers. 

• 6th Inning: Cubs’ Randy “Hoot” Speake hit a home run to get Chicago on the board. 

• 8th Inning: Ernie Banks contributed with a home run, keeping the Cubs competitive late. 

Noteworthy Moments / Storylines (Ambient Focus):

• Joe Pignatano made his major league debut during this game after Campanella was hit by a pitch in the 3rd inning — something the broadcasters discuss (good for ambience and human detail). 

• Vin Scully’s voice opens the broadcast, calling the first three innings and portions of the middle innings, providing calm, descriptive narration before turning over to Doggett later. 

• Crowd, vendors, and PA announcements from Tex Rickards are audible throughout — adding to the period ambience your listeners appreciate. 

Line Score:

• Chicago Cubs: 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 — 5 runs, 6 hits, 1 error

• Brooklyn Dodgers: 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 x — 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors

Ambient Characteristics:

• Flow of the game is steady without dramatic playoff tension; mid-week regular-season feel. 

• Commentary is descriptive and relaxed — ideal for a sleep podcast. 

Welcome to the first episode of 2026, let's kick things off with a fairly chill game from Ebbets field featuring a young Vin Scully from 1957.

Game: Brooklyn Dodgers vs. Chicago Cubs
Date: June 4, 1957
Location: Ebbets Field, Brooklyn
Broadcast: Original Dodgers radio network (WOKO), Vin Scully opened the game’s calls, then Jerry Doggett with help from Al Helfer; Tex Rickards on PA.

Final Score:
Dodgers 7, Cubs 5

Pitching:

• Winning Pitcher: Sandy Koufax (Dodgers) — worked multiple innings and earned the win.

• Save: Clem Labine (Dodgers). 

Game Flow & Scoring Highlights:

• 1st Inning: The Dodgers struck early when Roy Campanella hit a two-run double off the scoreboard, giving Brooklyn a quick 3–0 lead. 

• 3rd Inning: Duke Snider belted a solo home run to extend the lead. 

• 5th Inning: Gil Hodges added another home run for the Dodgers. 

• 6th Inning: Cubs’ Randy “Hoot” Speake hit a home run to get Chicago on the board. 

• 8th Inning: Ernie Banks contributed with a home run, keeping the Cubs competitive late. 

Noteworthy Moments / Storylines (Ambient Focus):

• Joe Pignatano made his major league debut during this game after Campanella was hit by a pitch in the 3rd inning — something the broadcasters discuss (good for ambience and human detail). 

• Vin Scully’s voice opens the broadcast, calling the first three innings and portions of the middle innings, providing calm, descriptive narration before turning over to Doggett later. 

• Crowd, vendors, and PA announcements from Tex Rickards are audible throughout — adding to the period ambience your listeners appreciate. 

Line Score:

• Chicago Cubs: 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 — 5 runs, 6 hits, 1 error

• Brooklyn Dodgers: 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 x — 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors

Ambient Characteristics:

• Flow of the game is steady without dramatic playoff tension; mid-week regular-season feel. 

• Commentary is descriptive and relaxed — ideal for a sleep podcast. 

Game Date: June 21, 1964
Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
Venue: Shea Stadium, Queens, New York
Attendance: 32,026

• Phillies: 6

• Mets: 0 

This game featured one of the most historic pitching performances in Major League Baseball history. On Father’s Day, Phillies ace Jim Bunning delivered a perfect game — the seventh in MLB history and the first in the National League since 1880 — retiring every Mets batter he faced and allowing no hits, walks, or baserunners en route to a 6–0 Philadelphia victory. Bunning struck out 10 Mets hitters. 

• Bunning also contributed offensively, driving in two runs during the contest. 

• The Phillies scored single runs in both the 1st and 2nd innings, and then broke the game open with a four-run 6th inning. 

• The Mets were unable to reach base at any point, marking a rare and dominant showing by Bunning and the Phillies defense.

• Jim Bunning’s perfect game was only the seventh in MLB history at that time and marked the first National League perfect game in over 80 years

• Bunning became the first pitcher in major league history to throw no-hit / perfect games in both the American and National Leagues. 

What happened — 11 July 1965, Yankees at Twins

• Final Score: Twins 6, Yankees 5. 

• Venue: Metropolitan Stadium (home of the Twins)

• Attendance: 35,263 spectators. 

• Game Duration: 3:28 (three hours, 28 minutes).

• The game went down to the wire: after eight innings, the score was tied 4–4. 

• In the top of the ninth, the Yankees scored one run to take a 5–4 lead. 

• In the bottom of the ninth, with two outs and the bases loaded (after a walk to Rich Rollins and the tying run on), the cleanup hitter Harmon Killebrew — famously — hit a two-run walk-off home run to win the game 6–5 for the Twins.

• That home run has endured as one of the most iconic in Twins history — dramatic, powerful, and emotionally resonant. 

• This game came right before the All-Star break, and the win gave the Twins a strong momentum going into the break — they were leading the AL. s

• The win contributed to what would be a championship-caliber season for the Twins. 

Key Event — Walk-off Home Run📈 Context in the Season

• This game came right before the All-Star break, and the win gave the Twins a strong momentum going into the break — they were leading the AL. 

• The win contributed to what would be a championship-caliber season for the Twins. 

• Final Score: Twins 8, Athletics 4. 

• Location: Metropolitan Stadium (home of the Twins) 

• Attendance: 4,130. 

• The Twins put together enough offense to outscore the Athletics by 4 runs, winning 8–4. 

• At this early point in the 1969 season, hits by Rod Carew stood out — he was already hitting very well. 

• The win on April 21 helped the Twins build momentum early in the season. As per their season calendar, this was one of a string of wins around then. 

• For the Athletics, this was one of their early losses of the 1969 campaign. 

What happened Context in the season

• The win on April 21 helped the Twins build momentum early in the season. As per their season calendar, this was one of a string of wins around then. 

• For the Athletics, this was one of their early losses of the 1969 campaign