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Wally Backman

Vs. Orel Hershiser

14 results found.

Date Location Batter Opposing Pitcher Throws Inning Outs Score Diff Runners Result

08/24/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser R 1 1 tie None second base to first base

08/24/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser R 4 0 tie 1st pitcher to shortstop, force out

08/24/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser R 6 0 Mets, -1 None out, left field

08/24/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser R 8 0 Mets, -1 3rd walk

10/04/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 3 0 Mets, -1 1st third base to first base, sacrifice hit, BG5S

10/04/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 5 2 Mets, -1 None F78 out, center field

10/04/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 8 0 Mets, -2 None strikeout

10/08/88 Shea Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 2 2 Mets, -2 None shortstop to first base, G6

10/08/88 Shea Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 4 2 Mets, -2 None shortstop to first base, G6M

10/08/88 Shea Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 6 2 Mets, -1 1st, 3rd G34 single, second base

10/12/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 1 1 tie None single, left field

10/12/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 3 0 Mets, -6 1st F7 out, left field

10/12/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 6 0 Mets, -6 None second base to first base, G34

10/12/88 Dodger Stadium Wally Backman Orel Hershiser ? 8 1 Mets, -6 1st walk

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