World Series G4: Johnson weak on short rest + Musial's 3 RBI = DC 4-1 victory

Chips 4, Slam Dumps 1
In a move that will no doubt be second guessed all winter long, down 2 games to 1 the Slam Dumps trotted out Randy Johnson on short rest in Game 4. He lasted 4 innings, giving up 4 runs (3 earned) mostly due to his wildness. Looking fairly effective through four, Johnson walked three in, the 5th, forcing in a run. Stan Musial then doubled to clear the bases, and gave the Chips a 4-1 lead that stood.

Whomever started for Newark would have mattered little, as Whit Wyatt was very effective in shutting down the Slam Dump offense. He tossed 8 innings of 1 run, 5 hit ball, and struck out 7.

The Chips no own a decisive 3-1 series lead. Probable starters for game 6 are two greats: Bobby Ojeda (15-6, 3.09) and Bill Bernhard (15-7, 3.38).

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