Barnstorming Day 1

With 120 or so selections in the books, it's time for some barnstorming fun. This year, Babe Ruth, Mariano Rivera, Josh Gibson, and Walter Johnson organized a barnstorming show across the midwest. Quick summaries below and box scores zipped here.

Game 1: Ruthians 3, Big Trains 2

- Eddie Mathews wins it in the 11th on solo shot.

- Whitey Ford and Pedro Martinez had good starts

- Jason Giambi also went yard

Game 1a: Gibsons 7, Riveras 6

- Albert Pujols homered and Fred Carroll drove in 2

- Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson pitched poorly

Game 2: Ruthians 10, Big Trains 5

- Mickey Mantle goes 4-5

- Eddie COllins drives in 3

- Both Randy Johnson and Al Orth couldn't make it out of the 2nd

Game 2a: Riveras 15, Gibsons 10

- Tip O'Neill hits 2 HR and drives in 5

- Hugh Duffy goes 4-5 with a HR and 4 RBI

- Addie Joss and Dizzy Dean struggle

Game 3: Gibson 2, Ruthians 1

- Bill Bernhard and Tex Hughson put on a show

Game 3a: Big Trains 9, Riveras 6

- Reggie Jackson collects 3 hits and 3 RBI

- Barry Bonds knocks 2 out of the park

- Monty Startton and Cy Blanton struggle

Game 4: Gibsons 5, Ruthians 4

- Eddie Mathews homers and drives in 2

- Tip O'Neill homers and drives in 2

- Pete Conway holds his own while Bob Gibson dominates

Game 4a: Riveras 11, Big Trains 5

- King Kelly goes 3-3 with 3 RBI

- Rogers Hornsby goes deep and collects 2 h its

- Charlie Buffington holds his own while Sandy Koufax struggles