* TOP OF THE 1st, Yip Yip Yipees 0, T-Birds 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* R. CEDENO facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... and it's lined to center field ... CAMERON takes three steps to his right
and hauls it in ... one down
* C. BIGGIO facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... taken...ball ... BIGGIO walks ... that was BIGGIO's first walk of the series
* S. SOSA facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... say good-bye
a two-run shot
Yip Yip Yipees 2, T-Birds 0
* K. GRIFFEY facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... swung on ... a slow roller toward third ... he'll have to hurry ... he scoops it
he drops it making the transfer ... and they give GRIFFEY the hit
* J. OLERUD facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Space on the right ... GRIFFEY leading off ... he comes home ... yanked to right ... base hit
GUERRERO fields the ball ... GRIFFEY's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him on
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... just safe under the tag
a pair of singles for Ypsilanti
* R. MONDESI facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infielders back ... GRIFFEY alert at third ... the pitch comes in ... lined to left center
base hit ... CAMERON is over ... GRIFFEY scores ... CAMERON takes it on the long bounce
OLERUD is around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to LARKIN ... and they're holding OLERUD at second
Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 0
* M. LORETTA facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The pitch comes in ... there's a looping liner to left ... BONDS will have to hurry
charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* V. CASTILLA facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The offering to CASTILLA ... chopper back to the mound ... RITCHIE comes in ... picks it up
fires to first ... and gets him by a step ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 0
* E. BURKS facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SCHILLING winds up ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
that was BURKS's first walk of the series
* B. BONDS facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
They start the runner ... BONDS throws his bat at the ball to protect the runner
nubbed toward first ... OLERUD has only one play ... and he steps on first for the out
* C. JONES facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
He delivers ... sliced toward third ... it's over his head ... CEDENO's racing in for it
BURKS rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to CASTILLA ... and they're holding BURKS at third
* V. GUERRERO facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-3
They start the runner ... SCHILLING brings it ... lofted to left ... CEDENO moves under it
and he takes it in ... JONES's headed back to first ... BURKS's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
but they're holding him at third ... that ball just not deep enough ... JONES retreats to first
* F. McGRIFF facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-3
BURKS off third ... now he comes home with it ... high fly ball to left ... CEDENO moves under it
CEDENO had him played perfectly ... this should do it ... and he takes it in
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 0
* J. FLAHERTY facing T. RITCHIE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... popped up to the right side ... McGRIFF looking up ... waiting ... puts it away!
that ball was really lifted ... a tough play ... for out number one
* R. CEDENO facing T. RITCHIE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here he comes ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far ... Roger is down on strikes
two away
* C. BIGGIO facing T. RITCHIE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here's the delivery ... on the hands ... it's a slow roller toward JONES ... he charges
scoops it ... over to first ... just in time ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 0
* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Now the pitch ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... FLAHERTY's over
OLERUD's there ... at the dugout ... it's out of reach ... strike one
* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch to LARKIN ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
GRIFFEY's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... LARKIN cruises in to second
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
LARKIN stretches his lead off second ... he's on with a lead-off double ... he wheels and deals
poked to left center ... base hit ... that could be trouble ... CEDENO and GRIFFEY converge
and it's through ... LARKIN scores ... and RODRIGUEZ's in to second standing
as the throw comes in ... back-to-back doubles by the T-Birds
Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 1
* M. CAMERON facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
He wheels and deals ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... OLERUD's up with it
and he tags the bag ... for the first out ... RODRIGUEZ had to hold up at second
* R. VELARDE facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
SCHILLING cranks it up ... grounded to short ... LORETTA's there ... and he fires it right by OLERUD
RODRIGUEZ rounds third ... he's headed for home ... he'll score
VELARDE never made the turn toward second ... and has to settle for first
score that E6 on Mark LORETTA
Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 2
* E. BURKS facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
SCHILLING with the offering ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest
he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... two away ... VELARDE moves up
no chance for the lead runner
* B. BONDS facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
VELARDE stretching his lead ... the pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 2
* S. SOSA facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
RITCHIE with the pitch ... poked to left center ... it's playable ... BONDS and CAMERON converge
CAMERON calls him off ... and he pulls it in ... one down
* K. GRIFFEY facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
RITCHIE winds and fires ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
that was GRIFFEY's first walk of the series
* J. OLERUD facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
He comes home ... punched to left ... it drops in safely ... BONDS collects the ball
GRIFFEY's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
and OLERUD is on with a single ... 2nd safety for OLERUD
* R. MONDESI facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2
The runners take their lead ... the delivery from RITCHIE ... OOOOF! ... MONDESI flails the air
but fails to make contact ... that's strike three ... and Raul is headed back to the bench
two gone
* M. LORETTA facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2
The offering to LORETTA ... it's a high bouncer to third ... JONES gloves it ... guns it to first
in time
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 2
* C. JONES facing C. SCHILLING, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to BIGGIO ... he dives ... he's got it ... throws quickly
in time ... one away
* V. GUERRERO facing C. SCHILLING, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
Here comes the pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... bye-bye
over the left field wall
Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 3
* F. McGRIFF facing C. SCHILLING, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two gone
* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... LARKIN hits a ground-hugger toward second ... BIGGIO picks it up and flips it to first
routine ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 3
* V. CASTILLA facing T. RITCHIE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
No, wait ... RITCHIE is walking off the mound ... here comes the trainer ... they're talking it over
he's holding his wrist ... Todd throws a practice toss now ... oh, he can't even reach the plate
he will have to come out of the game ... he's probably gone for the series
The report from the clubhouse... ... T-Birds pitcher Todd RITCHIE ... injured for 22 days
Has made his decision ... with RITCHIE injured ... Jason GRIMSLEY will take the mound for Austin
so RITCHIE is yanked early ... he goes only three innings ... his line ... 3 runs ... on 5 hits
a homer ... 2 walks ... he struck out 2 ... he gets a no-decision
for GRIMSLEY his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to win
* V. CASTILLA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... CASTILLA hacks at it ... and shoots it skyward ... into short left-center
that could be trouble ... LARKIN puts on a burst of speed ... CAMERON won't be able to reach it
LARKIN cannot get it! ... he had to leap over a sliding CAMERON to avoid a collision
and CASTILLA holds first with a single
* J. FLAHERTY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Space on the right ... now the pitch ... and it hit him!
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
FLAHERTY's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he makes his way slowly down to first
* R. CEDENO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... and the pitch comes in ... hit hard toward the gap in right center
and it drops ... CASTILLA's rounding third ... digging ... Yip Yip Yipees have the lead!
he'll score ... FLAHERTY will make third ... the throw in to second ... and CEDENO holds at first
RBI single
Yip Yip Yipees 4, T-Birds 3
* C. BIGGIO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-3
Firstbaseman McGRIFF right on the bag ... there goes CEDENO ... he waves at it ... and he misses
CEDENO's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
RODRIGUEZ guns it down ... the tag ... and the ump signals safe
that's his 1st steal of the series
* C. BIGGIO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-3
The runners take their lead ... GRIMSLEY to the wind ... hit in the air to right
GUERRERO drifts over ... and he's got it ... both runners tag ... GUERRERO turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at third
* S. SOSA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-3
They're playing him in ... the offering to SOSA ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four
and a free pass for SOSA ... and the bases are loaded
that was SOSA's first walk of the series
* K. GRIFFEY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-3
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... hit down the line inside third
JONES backhands it ... fires home ... and he's out! ... you bet he's out ... go to town, T-Birds!
they cut off the run! ... and the bases are still loaded
* J. OLERUD facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... low ... ball four ... OLERUD hustles down to first
that forces in a run ... and the bases are still loaded ... oh, those bases on balls
that was OLERUD's first walk of the series
Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3
* R. MONDESI facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 5-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... punched back to the mound ... and caught by GRIMSLEY!
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
Here's the pitch ... checked swing ... ball four ... and he trots down to first
that was RODRIGUEZ's first walk of the series
* M. CAMERON facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
SCHILLING rocks and fires ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one away
* R. VELARDE facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
Now SCHILLING pitches ... banged to left center ... CEDENO's running to the gap
GRIFFEY's racing over ... and it drops between them ... RODRIGUEZ rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to LORETTA ... they're holding RODRIGUEZ at third
and VELARDE's in standing with a double
* E. BURKS facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-5
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... strike three
BURKS swung right through it ... two away ... and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it
* B. BONDS facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-5
Here's a pitch ... one-hopper back to SCHILLING ... he picked it! ... he'll go to first
side retired
* TOP OF THE 5th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3
* M. LORETTA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
GRIMSLEY winds up ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one
* M. LORETTA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
GRIMSLEY brings it ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... CAMERON's there
and he pulls it in ... one away
* V. CASTILLA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... batted slowly toward first ... McGRIFF fields it and feeds GRIMSLEY coming over
for the putout
* J. FLAHERTY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch is on the way ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3
* C. JONES facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... lofted to left field ... CEDENO over ... and he puts it away ... one away
* V. GUERRERO facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... bounced up the middle ... LORETTA can't reach it ... neither can BIGGIO
a one-bagger for GUERRERO ... that's GUERRERO's 2nd hit of the game
* F. McGRIFF facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
Firstbaseman OLERUD right on the bag ... SCHILLING brings it ... toward the gap ... CEDENO's over
cuts it off on the bounce ... GUERRERO's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
the T-Birds put two singles back-to-back ... the tying run is on
* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-5
And now the pitch ... just missed ... ball one
* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-5
The runners take their lead ... SCHILLING comes to him ... he squares ... bunted to the right side
OLERUD picks it up ... looks at third ... now turns and flips to first ... in time for the out
a sacrifice for LARKIN ... and the runners move up ... the tying run is now at second base
T-Birds manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base
McGRIFF leaves the field ... here comes Damion EASLEY ... he's a threat
T-Birds skipper wants that run
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-5
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... hard bouncer to BIGGIO ... he charges ... scoops it
flips to first ... out by a step ... side retired
Sean CASEY is now playing first for Austin ... takes EASLEY out of the game
Coming in to pitch is Bob WELLS ... GRIMSLEY pitched two innings in relief ... the game for GRIMSLEY
2 runs ... on 2 hits ... walked 2 ... one strikeout
for WELLS his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 6th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3
* R. CEDENO facing B. WELLS, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
Here's the pitch from WELLS ... a line drive off the bat of CEDENO ... BONDS runs in on it
and it stays up for him ... he's got it ... CEDENO is around first
he thought it would drop in ... one down
* C. BIGGIO facing B. WELLS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
WELLS comes to him ... BIGGIO hacks at it ... and shoots it skyward ... into short left-center
that could be trouble ... LARKIN puts on a burst of speed ... CAMERON won't be able to reach it
LARKIN cannot get it! ... he had to leap over a sliding CAMERON to avoid a collision
and BIGGIO holds first with a single
* S. SOSA facing B. WELLS, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
BIGGIO well off first ... WELLS fires it in ... looped to left ... and JONES brings it down
BIGGIO scampers back
* K. GRIFFEY facing B. WELLS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
WELLS brings it ... easy bouncer to VELARDE ... he's up with it ... over to LARKIN covering second
in time ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3
* M. CAMERON facing C. SCHILLING, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
Now SCHILLING comes home with it ... lofted deep to center field ... GRIFFEY roams over
he has it measured ... he hauls it in ... one away
* R. VELARDE facing C. SCHILLING, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
He lets one go ... VELARDE lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... two gone
* E. BURKS facing C. SCHILLING, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
SCHILLING with the offering ... routine fly ball to right ... this should do it
MONDESI moves under it ... taps the glove ... and makes the catch ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 7th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3
* J. OLERUD facing B. WELLS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
WELLS comes to him ... slow tapper toward second ... and it bounces off the heel of his glove
and OLERUD's safe at first ... VELARDE picks up an error
* R. MONDESI facing B. WELLS, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
They're holding OLERUD ... OLERUD about two feet from first ... WELLS now
he goes the opposite way ... and it's through ... base hit right field ... GUERRERO retrieves it
and the Yip Yip Yipees have a pair of runners ... 2nd safety for MONDESI
* M. LORETTA facing B. WELLS, T 7th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-3
WELLS deals ... he squares ... it's popped up ... in foul territory ... RODRIGUEZ dives
and makes the catch ... he's on his feet ... guns it to first ... and MONDESI gets back in there
* V. CASTILLA facing B. WELLS, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-3
Now WELLS comes home with it ... routine fly ball to right ... GUERRERO moves under it
and brings it down ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* J. FLAHERTY facing B. WELLS, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-3
The runners take their lead ... here's the pitch ... spanked hard to the hole on the right side
it skips past VELARDE ... and on into right field for a hit ... GUERRERO racing over
OLERUD is well around third ... MONDESI is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving OLERUD in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
MONDESI'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 ... safe...ahead of the throw
and MONDESI moves to third ... FLAHERTY is on with a single
Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 3
* R. CEDENO facing B. WELLS, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 6-3
WELLS watching MONDESI at third ... now WELLS comes home with it ... grounded to short
LARKIN's up with it ... he flips to VELARDE covering ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 3
* B. BONDS facing C. SCHILLING, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
To the plate ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... GRIFFEY runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... he made that look easy
one down
* C. JONES facing C. SCHILLING, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
The pitch from SCHILLING ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
that was JONES's first walk of the series
* V. GUERRERO facing C. SCHILLING, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6
And JONES takes off ... GUERRERO goes the opposite way ... right side ... and it's through
a base hit ... Craig BIGGIO ran over to cover second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole
Chipper JONES goes on to third ... and Vladimir GUERRERO shows some good bat control
perfectly placed through the hole left by the Yip Yip Yipees infield
that's GUERRERO's 3rd hit of the game
And here comes Yip Yip Yipees manager ... he's asking SCHILLING for the ball
pitching change for Ypsilanti ... sends John ROCKER to the hill
so SCHILLING goes six and a third ... his line ... 3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 8 hits ... a homer
walked 3 ... he fans 5 ... he's responsible for the runners
he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead ... for ROCKER his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw ... he'll be looking for the double play
* S. CASEY facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-6
Infield back ... there goes GUERRERO ... fisted to the left side ... and it's through
LORETTA broke for second ... JONES will score ... GUERRERO moves easily to third
and Sean CASEY is on with a control single ... a perfectly placed hit
Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 4
T-Birds skipper walking down the bench
The T-Birds have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for CASEY at first base ... Greg VAUGHN is headed out there now
VAUGHN is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs
* B. LARKIN facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-6
Infield back ... and VAUGHN takes off ... here's the pitch ... LARKIN slices one out toward second
and it's through ... BIGGIO broke for second ... GUERRERO scores ... Greg VAUGHN goes on to third
and LARKIN collects a lovely hit ... beautifully executed
Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 5
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 5-6
LARKIN bluffs going ... and LARKIN takes off ... he brings it home ... swung on ... right through it
LARKIN's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
FLAHERTY guns it down ... BIGGIO's tag ... and he's safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 5-6
Left-hander ROCKER ready ... and they're putting RODRIGUEZ on ... he trots down to first
and the bases are loaded ... there's no room now for mistakes to Mike CAMERON ... will let ROCKER
take his chances with Mike CAMERON
* M. CAMERON facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 5-6
Throw to first ... picked off! ... great tag by John OLERUD ... that's two!
* M. CAMERON facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 5-6
VAUGHN down the line some at third ... he comes home ... and it gets by FLAHERTY!
the ball goes to the backstop ... he scrambles for the ball ... VAUGHN races home ... he scores
tie game ... LARKIN hustles over to third ... and they score that a passed ball
Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 6
* M. CAMERON facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 6-6
LARKIN with a head fake at third ... the delivery ... CAMERON puts a charge into it
long run for GRIFFEY ... but he'd need wings to get to this one ... kiss it goodbye!
Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 8
* R. VELARDE facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-6
ROCKER into his motion ... delivers ... fly ball center field ... plenty of room ... GRIFFEY's there
and takes it in ... that's three away
David SEGUI is now playing first for Austin ... takes VAUGHN out of the game
Coming in to relieve WELLS is Armando BENITEZ ... the right-hander
WELLS pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... one unearned run ... on 3 hits
for BENITEZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 8th, Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 8
* C. BIGGIO facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... BENITEZ pulled the string ... and BIGGIO was way out in front
one away
* S. SOSA facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8
To the plate ... he pops it up ... SEGUI's backing up ... he's calling for it
and makes the catch ... for the second out
* K. GRIFFEY facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8
The offering to GRIFFEY ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one
* K. GRIFFEY facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8
BENITEZ fires it in ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... GRIFFEY draws a walk
* J. OLERUD facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-8
The pitch ... swung on ... it's back to BENITEZ ... he gloves it ... fires to first
the throw is wild!...into right field ... GRIFFEY's going for third
OLERUD's headed for second ... the throw to second ... LARKIN's tag ... and he's safe!
GRIFFEY will try to score ... he's charging down the line ... he slides ... safe at home!
what a play! ... that'll be an error on BENITEZ ... the T-Birds have now committed 2 errors
the tying run is now at second base
Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 8
Yip Yip Yipees skipper walking down the bench
The Yip Yip Yipees have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at second base ... OLERUD leaves the field
here comes Marquis GRISSOM ... GRISSOM is a thief ... Yip Yip Yipees skipper wants that run
* R. MONDESI facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 7-8
GRISSOM moves another step away from second ... BENITEZ cranks it up ... breaking ball
bounced past BENITEZ ... LARKIN's over ... makes the pick up ... throws quickly
that's the third out!
Makes his move ... Edgar RENTERIA is now playing shortstop ... GRISSOM is out
Mark LORETTA stays in ... now playing first for the Yip Yip Yipees
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 8
* E. BURKS facing J. ROCKER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7
ROCKER to the wind ... powered into left field ... it's a gapper ... CEDENO's chasing it
and BURKS slips going around first ... he's headed for second ... he's in standing
double for Ellis BURKS ... and that's the 12th base knock for the T-Birds in this game
T-Birds skipper walking down the bench
The T-Birds have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for BURKS
it's David CONE and he's trotting out to second base ... that makes him the DH for now
CONE is no speed merchant ... but he won't slow you down
* B. BONDS facing J. ROCKER, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 8-7
ROCKER comes to the plate ... base hit right field ... it drops in front of MONDESI
he has to play the long bounce ... CONE rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to LORETTA ... and they're holding CONE at third
And here comes Yip Yip Yipees manager ... again ... he's asking ROCKER for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Kevin McGLINCHY
and that will turn around JONES ... so ROCKER goes only two thirds of an inning ... he yielded
3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 5 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he's responsible for the runners
for McGLINCHY his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll probably be after the K
* C. JONES facing K. McGLINCHY, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 8-7
Firstbaseman LORETTA right on the bag ... and BONDS takes off ... McGLINCHY delivers
and it gets by FLAHERTY! ... CONE scores easily ... BONDS's heading for third ... flying
he'll make it ... ball one
Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 9
* C. JONES facing K. McGLINCHY, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 9-7
Speedy BONDS edging down the line ... here's the pitch ... hot smash to BIGGIO ... and it's by him
BONDS scores easily ... single for JONES
Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 10
* V. GUERRERO facing K. McGLINCHY, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 10-7
Chipper JONES is on the move ... he brings it home ... it's a bullet to RENTERIA ... he spears it
over to first ... double play!
* D. SEGUI facing K. McGLINCHY, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-7
And now the pitch ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... GRIFFEY got a late start
he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing
that's the third out!
* TOP OF THE 9th, Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 10
* M. LORETTA facing A. BENITEZ, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-10
Now BENITEZ comes home with it ... grounded toward LARKIN ... he fields it ... takes his time
throws over to SEGUI ... and LORETTA is gone ... and there's one away
Yip Yip Yipees skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... it looks like CASTILLA will not bat ... it's going to be David JUSTICE
he grabs a bat ... heads out ... will send him up to battle the right-hander
And here comes T-Birds manager ... he's asking BENITEZ for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Graeme LLOYD takes the mound to face JUSTICE
so BENITEZ goes one and a third in relief ... the line on him ... one unearned run
he did not give up a hit ... one walk ... one strikeout
for LLOYD his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to save
* D. JUSTICE facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 7-10
LLOYD fires it in ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... CAMERON's racing over
so's GUERRERO ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for David JUSTICE
Yip Yip Yipees manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base
JUSTICE leaves the field ... here comes Travis LEE ... he's not blazing but he's quick
LLOYD will keep an eye on him
Who is it? ... Joe RANDA will bat for FLAHERTY ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat
strolls to the box
* J. RANDA facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 7-10
LEE moves quietly toward third ... quick move to the plate ... it's popped up
in the air to the left side ... LARKIN's racing over ... into foul territory
he waves off JONES ... and makes the catch ... for out number two ... LEE holds second
* R. CEDENO facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 7-10
LLOYD looks back at LEE on second ... LLOYD rocks and fires ... a lazy fly ball to left
CEDENO got under it ... and now so does BONDS ... it's in the bag
and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 10