1971 04-04 White Sox at Cubs (Exhibition)
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The Thomas Paine Podcast delivers a riveting live broadcast of a spring exhibition game between the Chicago White Sox and Cubs at Scottsdale Park in Arizona, capturing the full 12-inning drama of a tightly contested City Series showdown. The White Sox led 4-2 after eight innings, fueled by standout performances from Bill Melton and B.B. Richards, but a dramatic injury to pitcher Joe Horland during a slide into second base cast a shadow over the game. Despite the setback, the White Sox fought valiantly, with Wilbur Wood delivering a heroic relief effort, retiring 15 of 18 batters across four innings in the 10th through 12th frames. The Cubs staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming a 4-0 deficit with timely hits and defensive lapses, culminating in a 5-4 victory in the bottom of the 12th inning. Pinch hitter Johnny Callison delivered the game-winning single up the middle with the bases loaded, capitalizing on a walk to Gary Jestad and a wild pitch, sealing the dramatic win and the mythical City Series title. The atmosphere remained electric throughout, with a packed crowd of 4,158 and strong community engagement, including local radio stations, fan messages, and youth events, underscoring the excitement building toward the 1971 regular season and the White Sox’s April 9th home opener against the Minnesota Twins.
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in a dramatic 12-inning exhibition game, winning the mythical City Series title after overcoming a 4-0 deficit.
Wilbur Wood delivered a masterclass in relief, retiring 15 of 18 batters across four innings despite high-pressure situations, but his decision to walk pinch hitter Gary Jestad proved pivotal.
Johnny Callison delivered the game-winning single up the middle in the 12th inning, his third hit of the game, capitalizing on a wild pitch and a loaded base to secure the victory.
The game highlighted the fine margins in baseball—wild pitches, defensive errors, and strategic decisions like intentional walks and pinch-hitting—demonstrating how small moments can shift momentum.
The White Sox, despite the loss, showed resilience and strong spring training form with a 20-9 record, setting high expectations for their April 9th home opener against the Minnesota Twins.
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Game Begins: White Sox Lead 3-0 After Three Innings
“Holy cow, did he give that ball a ride? Bill Melton clears the left field wall at the 380 mark and the White Sox now lead three to nothing.”
Injury to Joe Horland and White Sox Maintain Lead
“He twisted his left knee. Here's the pitch, curveball low. He will not be with the White Sox as Don Uniforth just told us in Oakland at all.”
Cubs Rally in the Bottom of the Eighth
The Cubs mount a comeback in the bottom of the eighth inning, scoring two runs on a bloop single by Jose Ortiz and a slow dribbler by Ken Rudolph. The White Sox bullpen struggles, with Steve Keeley allowing multiple hits. The game is now tied at 4-4, and the tension rises as Wilbur Wood enters the game in relief. The broadcast captures the drama and fan excitement as the Cubs threaten to tie the game.
Final Inning Drama and Injury Update
The top of the ninth sees the White Sox maintain their 4-2 lead, with B.B. Richards and Walt Williams contributing key hits. The Cubs threaten in the bottom of the ninth with runners on second and third, but Wilbur Wood pitches out of the jam with a strikeout. The broadcast ends with the score at 4-2 in favor of the White Sox, and an update confirming that Joe Horland’s x-rays showed no fracture, though cartilage damage is suspected.
The Cubs' Ninth-Inning Comeback
“The Cubs have the bases loaded, only one out. They could win it with a fly ball. 4-4 tie, here's the stretch. The pitch on the way. Into the dirt, great stop by Ed Herman, a one-handed pickup. Boy, that'd be...”
“And it is one run, one hit for the Chicago Cubs in the bottom of the 12th. And they win the City Series coming from behind to nip the White Sox here in 12 innings, 5-4.”
“He twisted his left knee. Here's the pitch, curveball low. He will not be with the White Sox as Don Uniforth just told us in Oakland at all.”
“Holy cow, did he give that ball a ride? Bill Melton clears the left field wall at the 380 mark and the White Sox now lead three to nothing.”
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B.B. Richards
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Chuck Tanner
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