The game continued at a similar pace with the Ligers seemingly having the White Socks by the throat. A relief pitcher stepped in for Chicago in the bottom of the 5th, stemming the bleeding for the visiting team.
Unfortunately for them, it was too little too late. The Ligers had jumped to a 6-0 advantage and Ken was still well on his way towards a shutout.
At the top of the 7th inning, Lewis Robert stepped into the batters box for his 3rd at-bat. Having been a pitcher for so long, Ken knew that this was the most dangerous time for a pitcher.
This would especially be the case against Major League players who were the best hitters in the world.
However, Ken was calm as he stood upon the mound. By now, he could feel his body was drenched in sweat and the first vestiges of fatigue were gnawing at his body.