* TOP OF THE 1st, Water 0, Red Devils 0

So settle in ... this is a championship game

* R. HENDERSON facing B. RADKE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... spanked sharply to ROLEN ... brutal bounce ... but ROLEN keeps it in front of him

the quick throw across the diamond ... got him! ... one down

* E. ALFONZO facing B. RADKE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Now RADKE pitches ... it misses ... ball four ... and ALFONZO will get the base

that was ALFONZO's first walk of the series

* D. JETER facing B. RADKE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... half swing ... strike! ... and ALFONZO takes off ... good jump

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

LAMPKIN gets rid of it quickly ... the slide ... the tag ... they won't get ALFONZO this time!

that's his 1st steal of the series

* D. JETER facing B. RADKE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... popped high to the left side ... ROLEN drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it

and makes the catch ... two away ... and ALFONZO holds at second

* L. WALKER facing B. RADKE, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and WALKER trots down to first

setting up the force ... that was WALKER's first walk of the series

* C. RIPKEN facing B. RADKE, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0

The runners take their lead ... and the pitch comes in ... lined hard over second ... base hit

OCHOA is after it ... he cuts it off ... ALFONZO is well around third ... WALKER is around second

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving ALFONZO in

TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)

WALKER's headed for third

THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?

(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)

the throw home

TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... and WALKER moves to third

RIPKEN is on with a single

Water 1, Red Devils 0

* M. SWEENEY facing B. RADKE, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0

WALKER into a little shuffle at third ... the pitch comes in ... grounded to short

PEREZ's up with it ... he flips to DURHAM covering ... and they get him ... to retire the side

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Water 1, Red Devils 0

* A. OCHOA facing K. RUETER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... base hit center field ... FINLEY's over ... scoops it up

and OCHOA holds first with a single ... for Alex OCHOA, his 1st hit of the series

* D. STRAWBERRY facing K. RUETER, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

OCHOA two full strides off first ... and the pitch comes in ... grounded hard wide of third

RIPKEN takes it on the short hop ... he'll go to first ... and they get him ... one down

OCHOA moves to second on the play

* M. McGWIRE facing K. RUETER, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

OCHOA stretching his lead ... the pitch ... stroked solidly to left field ... base hit

LANKFORD's racing to the line ... still after it ... he's there ... OCHOA's around third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving OCHOA in

THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here comes the throw home

TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily

McGWIRE holds at first with a single

Water 1, Red Devils 1

* C. EVERETT facing K. RUETER, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

RUETER delivers ... swung on ... bounced up the middle ... JETER's racing over ... and he's got it!

flips to ALFONZO at second ... no throw, no throw to first ... the runner did his job

but they get the lead runner

* J. JAHA facing K. RUETER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

Now RUETER comes home with it ... half swing ... oh! ... John went too far ... out on strikes

that's three away

* TOP OF THE 2nd, Water 1, Red Devils 1

* C. DELGADO facing B. RADKE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch to DELGADO ... easy bouncer to DURHAM ... he stops it ... flips to first ... in time

one away

* R. LANKFORD facing B. RADKE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

RADKE winds up ... sliced toward short ... and he has it in the air! ... for out number two

* S. FINLEY facing B. RADKE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

And the pitch ... and FINLEY is caught looking ... side retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Water 1, Red Devils 1

* S. ROLEN facing K. RUETER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch to ROLEN ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... one down

* T. LAMPKIN facing K. RUETER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... LAMPKIN blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance

it rattles the wall ... FINLEY plays the carom ... LAMPKIN's going for two ... here's the throw

and LAMPKIN pulls in to second with a long double ... for LAMPKIN, his 1st double of the series

for Tom LAMPKIN, his 1st hit of the series

* R. DURHAM facing K. RUETER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

RUETER delivers ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... SWEENEY throws off his mask

it's out of play ... strike one

* R. DURHAM facing K. RUETER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

RUETER deals ... popped high to the left side ... RIPKEN drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it

and makes the catch ... two away ... and LAMPKIN holds at second

* N. PEREZ facing K. RUETER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

RUETER turns and fakes the throw to second ... and LAMPKIN scrambles back to second

now RUETER's set again ... the pitch ... hard ground ball to second ... he's up with it

this should do it ... he flips to DELGADO ... for the out

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Water 1, Red Devils 1

* R. HENDERSON facing B. RADKE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

He wheels and deals ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... LAMPKIN throws off his mask

it's playable ... and he covers it ... for the first out

* E. ALFONZO facing B. RADKE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... two away

* D. JETER facing B. RADKE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Now the pitch ... slow ground ball right side ... he could beat this out

the quick snap from DURHAM ... and JETER is out at first ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Water 1, Red Devils 1

* A. OCHOA facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The offering ... breaking ball ... grounded hard to RIPKEN ... it's off his glove

but he recovers and throws quickly ... and he's out! ... one down

* D. STRAWBERRY facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch comes in ... upstairs ... and STRAWBERRY isn't tempted ... ball number four

and he takes his base ... that was STRAWBERRY's first walk of the series

And here comes Water manager ... he's asking RUETER for the ball

he'll bring in Water right-hander Jeff ZIMMERMAN ... so RUETER is yanked early

he goes only two and a third ... his line ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits

one walk ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can still lose this game

for ZIMMERMAN ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander ZIMMERMAN has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA

he'll be looking for the double play

* M. McGWIRE facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... ZIMMERMAN gloves it ... he flips to DELGADO at first

for the out ... STRAWBERRY moves to second on the play ... and there are now two away

* C. EVERETT facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

ZIMMERMAN rocks and fires ... it's a moonshot ... right field ... WALKER over

he's got lots of room ... waits ... waits ... and brings it in

* TOP OF THE 4th, Water 1, Red Devils 1

* L. WALKER facing B. RADKE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

He lets one go ... just off the corner ... a base on balls

* C. RIPKEN facing B. RADKE, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1

Firstbaseman McGWIRE's on the bag ... WALKER with a substantial lead ... the runner's going

here's the pitch ... RIPKEN goes the opposite way ... right side ... and it's through

a base hit ... DURHAM moved toward second base ... and that let the ball get through

speedy WALKER glides in to third ... and RIPKEN collects a lovely hit ... a classic hit-and-run

that's RIPKEN's 2nd hit of the game ... for Cal RIPKEN, his 6th hit of the series

* M. SWEENEY facing B. RADKE, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 1-1

Infielders back ... the pitch from RADKE ... upstairs with a fast one ... SWEENEY doesn't offer

and that's ball number four ... and SWEENEY will get down to first

RADKE is upset with himself ... his control has deserted him for the moment

the bases are loaded ... that was SWEENEY's first walk of the series

* C. DELGADO facing B. RADKE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 1-1

Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... RADKE deals

DELGADO lifts a rain bringer ... twisting down the line ... OCHOA is after it

tracks it near the right field line ... and he grabs it for the out ... he turns quickly and sets

the runners are tagging

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

WALKER coming down the line

TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're sending RIPKEN to third

TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)

and SWEENEY's trying for second

THROW TO HOME, THIRD OR SECOND?

(1-home*, 2-third, 3-second)

here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... Water lead!

and RIPKEN moves to third ... SWEENEY moves down to second

Water 2, Red Devils 1

And here comes Red Devils manager ... he's asking RADKE for the ball

there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Rheal CORMIER

he'll challenge the lefty-hitting LANKFORD ... so RADKE is yanked early

he goes only three and a third ... the game for RADKE ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 2 hits

walked 4 ... he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runners ... he can only lose it

for CORMIER ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the lefty CORMIER has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA

he'll be looking for the strikeout

* R. LANKFORD facing R. CORMIER, T 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 2-1

Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... and now the pitch ... it's grounded into the hole

PEREZ dives ... and he spears it! ... he's on his feet ... to first ... and just gets him

but a run scores

Water 3, Red Devils 1

* S. FINLEY facing R. CORMIER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-1

SWEENEY and third base are good friends ... the pitch ... hit in the air to left field

STRAWBERRY's over ... he's there ... and he takes it in ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Water 3, Red Devils 1

* J. JAHA facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

The pitch ... JAHA got under it ... it's drifting near the stands past first ... DELGADO is there

he has it ... one away

* S. ROLEN facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

He delivers ... upstairs with a fast one ... ROLEN doesn't offer ... and ZIMMERMAN gets the call

he's out on strikes ... two away

* T. LAMPKIN facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

The pitch ... swung on ... Texas Leaguer to right ... LAMPKIN rounds first and holds

2nd safety for LAMPKIN ... for Tom LAMPKIN, his 2nd hit of the series

* R. DURHAM facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3

LAMPKIN breaks for second

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

SWEENEY gets rid of it quickly ... the slide ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series

* R. DURHAM facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3

The offering to DURHAM ... DURHAM waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim

that's three away

* TOP OF THE 5th, Water 3, Red Devils 1

* R. HENDERSON facing R. CORMIER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

The pitch ... HENDERSON doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass

* E. ALFONZO facing R. CORMIER, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1

Rickey HENDERSON is on the move ... quick move to the plate ... bounced toward first

McGWIRE's up with it ... no play at second ... he flips to CORMIER covering ... one down

* D. JETER facing R. CORMIER, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1

CORMIER working on HENDERSON to hold him close ... CORMIER brings it

popped high to the left side ... ROLEN drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it

and makes the catch ... two down ... and HENDERSON holds at second

* L. WALKER facing R. CORMIER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1

CORMIER working on HENDERSON to hold him close ... the pitch ... low and away

and it gets by LAMPKIN! ... he scrambles ... HENDERSON makes it safely to third

* L. WALKER facing R. CORMIER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-1

Checks third ... here he comes ... it's grounded into the hole ... PEREZ's ranging

it's by him into left ... HENDERSON scores ... WALKER holds first with a single

Water 4, Red Devils 1

* C. RIPKEN facing R. CORMIER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1

WALKER two full strides off first ... and now the pitch ... fly ball to straightaway left

STRAWBERRY's there ... waits ... and makes the catch ... and the side is retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Water 4, Red Devils 1

* N. PEREZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

He delivers ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly ... easy chance for ALFONZO

and PEREZ is retired ... one down

And here comes Water manager ... again ... he's asking ZIMMERMAN for the ball

he's calling for Billy KOCH ... the right-hander ... so ZIMMERMAN goes two innings in relief

his line ... one hit ... he fans 2 ... for KOCH his first appearance in the series

he's a right-handed pitcher

* A. OCHOA facing B. KOCH, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

KOCH winds up ... poked to left center ... it's playable ... LANKFORD and FINLEY converge

FINLEY calls him off ... and he pulls it in ... he closed that gap in a hurry ... two down

* D. STRAWBERRY facing B. KOCH, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The pitch ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out ... the quick snap from ALFONZO

and STRAWBERRY is out at first ... for the final out

Pitching change for Corsica ... righty Matt MANTEI will take over and face SWEENEY

so CORMIER goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... one earned run

on one hit ... one walk ... for MANTEI ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander MANTEI has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win

no losses

* TOP OF THE 6th, Water 4, Red Devils 1

* M. SWEENEY facing M. MANTEI, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

Here's the delivery ... he waves at it ... strike three ... one away

* C. DELGADO facing M. MANTEI, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

The pitch comes in ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for DELGADO

for Carlos DELGADO, his 3rd hit of the series

Water skipper walking down the bench

We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Tony WOMACK ... to run for DELGADO

WOMACK takes his place at first base ... he's very agressive on the paths

getting some legs out there

* R. LANKFORD facing M. MANTEI, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1

Firstbaseman McGWIRE ready for a throw from MANTEI ... MANTEI rocks and fires ... just inside

WOMACK is going for the steal

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

LAMPKIN guns it down ... low throw ... and it skips by PEREZ ... and WOMACK goes on to third

that's his 3rd steal of the series ... for Chilliwack, their 2nd stolen base in this game

score that an error on LAMPKIN

* R. LANKFORD facing M. MANTEI, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-1

Speedy WOMACK edging down the line ... the pitch ... hit in the air to left field

STRAWBERRY's over ... he's there ... and he takes it in ... WOMACK's tagging

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving him home ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw

LANKFORD picks up a sac fly and an RBI

Water 5, Red Devils 1

* S. FINLEY facing M. MANTEI, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1

Now MANTEI pitches ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... STRAWBERRY's running back

he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... for the final out

Making another defensive change ... is sending in Matt STAIRS

he'll be playing first for Chilliwack ... WOMACK is out

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Water 5, Red Devils 1

* M. McGWIRE facing B. KOCH, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5

Here comes the pitch ... a little tapper up the line ... STAIRS charges ... scoops it

and tags McGWIRE ... one away

* C. EVERETT facing B. KOCH, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5

He delivers ... checked swing ... he went around ... two down

* J. JAHA facing B. KOCH, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5

He lets one go ... checked swing ... strike three ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 7th, Water 5, Red Devils 1

* R. HENDERSON facing M. MANTEI, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1

MANTEI comes to the plate ... hit hard to PEREZ ... he takes the high hop

throws quickly to first ... and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... one away!

* E. ALFONZO facing M. MANTEI, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1

MANTEI deals ... fouled off ... dribbled back to the on deck circle ... strike one

* E. ALFONZO facing M. MANTEI, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1

He cranks and fires ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by PEREZ ... thrown on to first

it's in the dirt ... McGWIRE can't dig it out and he's safe at first

and they give Edgardo ALFONZO the hit ... for Edgardo ALFONZO, his 4th hit of the series

* D. JETER facing M. MANTEI, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1

The pitch ... banged to left center ... STRAWBERRY's running to the gap ... EVERETT's racing over

and it drops between them ... ALFONZO rounds third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving him in

THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here comes the throw home

TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)

JETER's going for third

CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here's the play at the plate ... and ALFONZO's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!

oh, close call ... the gamble pays off ... and JETER takes third on the throw

Water 6, Red Devils 1

* L. WALKER facing M. MANTEI, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-1

They're pulled in around the infield ... MANTEI rocks and fires ... hot smash to DURHAM

and it's by him ... JETER scores easily ... single for WALKER

Water 7, Red Devils 1

* C. RIPKEN facing M. MANTEI, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-1

WALKER is off with the pitch ... high bouncer to short ... he has to wait ... now he has it

he'll go to first ... two away ... WALKER moves up

* M. SWEENEY facing M. MANTEI, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-1

WALKER moves quietly toward third ... and now the pitch ... swung on and missed

he struck him out ... side retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Water 7, Red Devils 1

* S. ROLEN facing B. KOCH, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7

The pitch ... hit high ... that's into center ... FINLEY ... squeezes it ... one down

And here comes Water manager ... again ... he's asking KOCH for the ball

taking the mound for the Water is Scott SULLIVAN ... KOCH pitched two innings in relief

his line ... no runs or hits ... he fans 2 ... for SULLIVAN his first appearance in the series

he's a right-handed pitcher

Red Devils skipper walking down the bench

He'll give LAMPKIN a rest ... is yanking Tom LAMPKIN ... he's sending Dave NILSSON to the plate

bats left ... he grabs a bat ... strides toward the box ... LAMPKIN leaves this game with 2 hits

stole a base

* D. NILSSON facing S. SULLIVAN, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7

Now the delivery ... grounded to first ... and it's by STAIRS ... it took a strange hop

single for NILSSON

* R. DURHAM facing S. SULLIVAN, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-7

The pitch ... high bouncer to short ... he has to wait ... now he has it ... looks at second

he'll go to first ... and that's the second out ... and NILSSON hugs second

NILSSON had a good jump on the pitch ... no chance for the lead runner

Red Devils manager looking at his scoresheet

He'll share the playing time ... they're replacing Neifi PEREZ

Jose CANSECO is enlisted to hit for him ... bats right ... he grabs a bat ... heads out

* J. CANSECO facing S. SULLIVAN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-7

The pitch ... it's a bullet to JETER ... he spears it ... and that's out number three

Dave NILSSON ... he'll be catching for Corsica

Coming in to play shortstop for the Red Devils is Billy SPIERS ... CANSECO leaves the game

John WETTELAND will take the mound for Corsica ... so MANTEI goes two innings in relief ... his line

3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 4 hits ... he struck out 2

for WETTELAND his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher

* TOP OF THE 8th, Water 7, Red Devils 1

* M. STAIRS facing J. WETTELAND, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1

The pitch ... grounded to short ... SPIERS's there ... the throw to first ... gets him

and there's one away

* R. LANKFORD facing J. WETTELAND, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1

He comes home ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... NILSSON near the dugout

and he gloves it for the out ... and that's the second out

* S. FINLEY facing J. WETTELAND, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1

Now WETTELAND pitches ... upstairs with a fast one ... FINLEY doesn't offer

and that's ball number four ... and FINLEY will get down to first

that was FINLEY's first walk of the series

Water skipper walking down the bench

The Water have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for FINLEY

it's Tony PHILLIPS and he's trotting out to first base ... PHILLIPS is no speed merchant

but he won't slow you down

* R. HENDERSON facing J. WETTELAND, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-1

And now the pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... PHILLIPS is trying for the steal

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

NILSSON guns it down ... the slide ... the sweep tag ... and PHILLIPS crawls under the tag

he almost came up short on that slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series

and that's the Water 3rd stolen base in this game

* R. HENDERSON facing J. WETTELAND, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-1

WETTELAND kicks and delivers ... lined to left ... STRAWBERRY charges ... and takes it on the bounce

PHILLIPS's around third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving PHILLIPS in

THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)

and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... HENDERSON holds at first with a single

Water 8, Red Devils 1

* E. ALFONZO facing J. WETTELAND, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-1

HENDERSON is off with the pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's back

EVERETT gets there! ... and that retires the side

Tony PHILLIPS ... he is now playing center for Chilliwack

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Water 8, Red Devils 1

* A. OCHOA facing S. SULLIVAN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8

The pitch ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for LANKFORD

but he says he's got it ... and he does ... one down

* D. STRAWBERRY facing S. SULLIVAN, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8

The pitch ... and he walks him ... STRAWBERRY mosies down to first

* M. McGWIRE facing S. SULLIVAN, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8

Now the pitch ... grounded toward third ... RIPKEN knocks it down ... picks it up

throws over to first ... and it's by STAIRS! ... STRAWBERRY races to third

and McGWIRE will make second easily ... score that a single ... 2nd hit for McGWIRE in the game

for Mark McGWIRE, his 5th hit of the series ... RIPKEN picks up an error

* C. EVERETT facing S. SULLIVAN, B 8th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-8

Water playing for the out at first ... SULLIVAN kicks and deals ... checked swing ... he held up

and he walks

And here comes Water manager ... again ... he's asking SULLIVAN for the ball

Jeff SHAW will take the mound for Chilliwack ... the right-hander

so SULLIVAN goes one inning in relief ... he yielded ... 2 hits ... walked 2

he's responsible for the runners ... for SHAW ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander SHAW has worked one inning ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA

* J. JAHA facing J. SHAW, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-8

Infield back at double play depth ... SHAW winds and fires ... grounded right at RIPKEN

he spears it ... long throw to first ... and it gets by STAIRS ... two runs will score

going first to third is Carl EVERETT ... and JAHA will hold at first

Water 8, Red Devils 3

* S. ROLEN facing J. SHAW, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-8

Infielders back ... here's the pitch from SHAW ... swung on ... bouncer to ALFONZO

goes to second for one ... back to first for two ... double play

and they get out of the inning

* TOP OF THE 9th, Water 8, Red Devils 3

* D. JETER facing J. WETTELAND, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3

Here comes the pitch ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for STRAWBERRY

but he says he's got it ... and he does ... one away

* L. WALKER facing J. WETTELAND, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3

The pitch ... pulled toward second ... just out of reach ... WALKER rounds first and holds

he's on with a single ... that's WALKER's 3rd hit of the game

for Larry WALKER, his 4th hit of the series

* C. RIPKEN facing J. WETTELAND, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-3

They start the runner ... RIPKEN goes the opposite way ... right side ... and it's through

a base hit ... Ray DURHAM ran over to cover second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole

speedy WALKER glides in to third ... and RIPKEN is on with a single

perfectly placed through the hole left by the Red Devils infield

3rd hit for RIPKEN in the game ... 10th hit for the Water

for Cal RIPKEN, his 7th hit of the series

Water skipper walking down the bench

We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base

RIPKEN leaves the field ... here comes Aaron BOONE ... he's a threat

WETTELAND will keep an eye on him

* M. SWEENEY facing J. WETTELAND, T 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 8-3

Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... WETTELAND fires it in ... way off the plate

that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for SWEENEY ... that fills the bases

* M. STAIRS facing J. WETTELAND, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 8-3

Infield back at double play depth ... WETTELAND cranks it up ... lined hard to left

STRAWBERRY's racing to the line ... still running ... and he makes the catch

the runners are tagging

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

WALKER coming down the line

TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)

BOONE's holding

THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)

WALKER scores ... the throw comes in to ROLEN ... and the other runners hold

Water 9, Red Devils 3

* R. LANKFORD facing J. WETTELAND, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 9-3

The runners take their lead ... now the pitch ... LANKFORD turns the bat loose

but comes up empty ... he's out of there ... side retired

Aaron BOONE ... now playing third for the Water

* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Water 9, Red Devils 3

* D. NILSSON facing J. SHAW, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9

He comes home ... hit high ... that's into center ... PHILLIPS ... squeezes it ... one down

* R. DURHAM facing J. SHAW, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9

He comes home ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... two gone

* B. SPIERS facing J. SHAW, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9

SHAW comes home ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... PHILLIPS's chasing it down

he'll have to hurry ... SPIERS's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second

for SPIERS, his 1st double of the series ... for Billy SPIERS, his 1st hit of the series

* A. OCHOA facing J. SHAW, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-9

SPIERS stretching his lead ... here's the pitch ... lifted high to left

LANKFORD's drifting toward the line ... and he hauls it in

and that's the final out of the game

FINAL SCORE : Water 9, Red Devils 3