Petrocelli Scores, McNertney Watches in 1970 Game Action
The Page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball captures a moment in a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers. Rico Petrocelli of the Red Sox scores as Brewers' catcher Jerry McNertney watches the throw pass by. The scene highlights Petrocelli's offensive prowess and situational awareness, as well as a defensive lapse involving McNertney. This snapshot reflects the competitive dynamics of early 1970s baseball, where strategic plays often determined game outcomes.