History of the MLB All-Star game – 1972
National League 4,
American League 3 (10 inn.)
The Nationals resumed their torment of the Americans a familiar way — the NL came from behind and won in extra innings and played errorless ball for the 10th straight game.
The NL took a 2-1 lead in the sixth when Hank Aaron hit what he called “the most dramatic home run of my career” (to that date). He hit a two-run shot off Gaylord Perry, “I hit a spitter,” said Aaron, “but not one of his best spitters.”
The AL came up with two runs in the eighth and — as it had in past losses — tried to make that stand up. It didn’t. In the bottom of the ninth, singles by Billy Williams and Manny Sanguillen put runners on first and third with none out. Williams tied it on a forceout. Wilbur Wood then retired the side.
The NL won it in the next inning. Dave McNally walked Nate Colbert, who was sacrificed to second by Chris Speier. Joe Morgan ended the night by singling to center, easily scoring Colbert.
The victory gave the NL a 7-0 record in extra-inning games and raised its series lead to 24-18-1 — and the NL was just getting started.
Folks I hope you enjoy todays game. As I always say take this on a walk with you, play it in the back ground, invite a few friends over to listen. Find a way to embrase these treasures.
Check out our getting started document here and what to expect with the broadcasts, If you want to score the game you can download a scoresheet here:
Scoresheet & Get Started Guide
If you want to see the box score, go to retrosheet and get the box and play by play of todays game (I would suggest doing that after wards)
If you want to research the players and their career highlights go to:
Audio Credit goes to Internet Archieve
