At the time of taping, only a few games were being played simultaneously.Ġ6:54 Copy video clip URL Asked how he keeps track when the Cubs score but he must also change scores for the other games, Bongiorno answers, “The most important thing is there’s always one of us here to watch the game and the other ones put in the score.” This point is shown as O’Connor interrupts as a play happens at second base.Ġ7:42 Copy video clip URL Bongirno shows the clipboard where they track the other teams’ games for the scoreboard. Bongiorno explains: “Art upstairs runs the tickertape,” so he handles the top half of the National and American League scores when all the games are happening, and Bongiorno and O’Connor handle sides of the bottom League scores. Bongiorno takes care of the Cubs score, and O’Connor handles the hits for both teams. Conversation is often difficult to hear.Ġ6:08 Copy video clip URL Roger Wallenstein begins interviewing O’Connor and Bongiorno, who keep their backs to the camera as they watch the game. It was not all good news for the home team, however, as Swanson had to exit the game with discomfort on his right side.
The game continues with either man getting up periodically to change his side of the scoreboard. Jarred Kelenic hit a solo shot in the 4th inning, but Chicago would answer right back as Swanson and Mancini each singled home runs in the 5th. They quiet down as there is action on the field, then O’Conner gets up to change the numbers from 2 to 3. The camera zooms in on the team through the small windows, they appear to be warming up.Ġ1:48 Copy video clip URL These guys only handle one floor of the scoreboard: “Art’s upstairs.”Ġ1:51 Copy video clip URL The first man and O’Connor continue watching the game. About four people are inside the Cubs’ scoreboard, which is still changed by hand. Sam Bongiorno switches one of the numbers to zero, then sits down beside another man: “Roger O’Connor takes care of the hits.” They watch the game from three small windows. Ross said he’d use Swanson as a third-base coach if he weren’t an All-Star player.Raw tape shot inside the Chicago Cubs' scoreboard.Ġ0:41 Copy video clip URL Footage begins after color bars. Column: Double Duty Classic players get a history lesson while living out their dreams ]
When you can’t play, the emphasis is a little more on looking around and thinking things like, ‘What can we do better?’ ” “You get so in it and you’re focused on the game and being able to win. “You can take a little bit of a step back and it’s easier to see things,” Swanson said. Swanson did his best to give guys pointers as he was able to watch the game from a different perspective. We’ve had a lot of good conversations since he went down.” It’s been fun watching him interact in the dugout and the clubhouse. “He’s tried to be manager, hitting coach, infield coach,” Ross said. Ross said Swanson spent a lot of his time on the bench trying to help teammates. He’s worked really hard and been itching to get back.” Having him in the lineup with his leadership on the field and defensively, his hardware speaks for itself. “Dansby’s really important to our success,” manager David Ross said. Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson heads to first after he was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning against the Cardinals on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
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