* TOP OF THE 1st, Nuclear Gnatts 0, Truffles 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. McLEMORE facing J. MOYER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to HELTON
and they get him ... one down
* M. SWEENEY facing J. MOYER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch to SWEENEY ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... GILES moves under it
and takes it in ... two gone
* L. WALKER facing J. MOYER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MOYER winds and fires ... WALKER blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... GILES plays the carom ... WALKER's going for two ... here's the throw
they nail him! ... he's out trying to stretch it ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Nuclear Gnatts 0, Truffles 0
* M. LAWTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ORTIZ to the wind ... grounded toward third ... CHAVEZ fields it ... fires ... got him ... one away
* B. GILES facing R. ORTIZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... popped up ... shallow center field ... CRUZ's coming on ... and he's got it
two away
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And 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 HELTON the hit
for Todd HELTON, his 2nd hit of the series
* E. MARTINEZ facing R. ORTIZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
HELTON's off and running ... the delivery ... rocketed toward third ... and he's got it in the air!
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Nuclear Gnatts 0, Truffles 0
* L. GONZALEZ facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... GONZALEZ swings ... and he got hold of that one ... way back ... and it's long gone!
home run ... GONZALEZ touches them all
Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* C. WILSON facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now MOYER comes home with it ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one away
* J. CRUZ facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... hot smash to third ... RAMIREZ gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
HELTON scoops it on one hop ... and CRUZ is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield
two away
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now MOYER comes home with it ... CHAVEZ hits one ... high ... hard ... right field
but it won't be enough ... DYE covers it ... it looked for a minute like it was gone
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* R. AURILIA facing R. ORTIZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch comes in ... AURILIA laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall
and AURILIA pulls in to second base standing up ... for AURILIA, his 1st double of the series
for Rich AURILIA, his 3rd hit of the series
* A. RAMIREZ facing R. ORTIZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
ORTIZ kicks and deals ... grounder to McLEMORE ... he scoops it up ... no play at third
and he flips to first ... in time ... one away! ... AURILIA moves up
* D. RELAFORD facing R. ORTIZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-1
Nuclear Gnatts playing for the out at first ... AURILIA down the line some at third
and the pitch ... the whifffff! ... ORTIZ makes him look bad ... and ORTIZ is pumped!
two away ... and he gets a big strikeout with AURILIA threatening on third
* J. DYE facing R. ORTIZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-1
AURILIA down the line some at third ... ORTIZ brings it home ... it's grounded into the hole
scooped by CABRERA ... the throw to first ... and he's gone
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* O. CABRERA facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
MOYER into the wind ... spanked sharply to RAMIREZ ... brutal bounce
the quick throw across the diamond ... got him! ... that's why they call it the hot corner
one down
* B. AUSMUS facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
And the pitch comes in ... looped into short right ... it dunks in for a base hit
nothing anyone could do about that ... that's a single for Brad AUSMUS
for Brad AUSMUS, his 1st hit of the series
* M. McLEMORE facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
AUSMUS is off with the pitch ... here's the pitch ... bounced toward first ... HELTON's up with it
no play at second ... he flips to MOYER covering ... two away
* M. SWEENEY facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... powered into left field ... LAWTON's right there ... and pulls it down
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* D. CROSS facing R. ORTIZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering ... swung on ... a little tapper up the line ... WILSON's in ... he's up with it
he tags CROSS ... and he drops the ball! ... CROSS is safe at first ... WILSON picks up an error
* M. LAWTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Here he comes ... LAWTON squares ... bunted right at ORTIZ ... he goes to second for one
the relay to first ... in time...double play
manager Is One will schedule Fundamentals for the morning
* B. GILES facing R. ORTIZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He lets it go ... GILES bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but GONZALEZ flags it down on the first bounce ... and GILES decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Brian GILES, his 1st hit of the series
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
They're holding GILES ... but he's well off the bag ... ORTIZ cranks it up ... swung on
bounced up the middle ... McLEMORE is over ... backhands it ... but holds the ball
no play anywhere ... that's HELTON's 2nd hit of the game
for Todd HELTON, his 3rd hit of the series
* E. MARTINEZ facing R. ORTIZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... ORTIZ with the pitch ... ground ball to McLEMORE ... he's up with it
flips to first ... for the out
* TOP OF THE 4th, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* L. WALKER facing J. MOYER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering from MOYER ... WALKER shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward RAMIREZ
he guns it to first ... and nails WALKER by a step ... one down
* L. GONZALEZ facing J. MOYER, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering to GONZALEZ ... looped to left ... if it stays up he'll get it ... he'll have to hurry
and LAWTON ... takes it in ... two away
* C. WILSON facing J. MOYER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He comes home ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by CROSS...strikeout ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* R. AURILIA facing R. ORTIZ, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The delivery ... line drive base hit to right ... AURILIA rounds first
but WALKER wings it back in to McLEMORE ... and AURILIA will settle for a single
Rich with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Rich AURILIA, his 4th hit of the series
* A. RAMIREZ facing R. ORTIZ, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He lets one go ... swung on ... it's a high fly to center ... CRUZ roams over ... plenty of room
he brings it down ... one away ... AURILIA gets back to first
* D. RELAFORD facing R. ORTIZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... RELAFORD looks at strike three ... two away
* J. DYE facing R. ORTIZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
ORTIZ comes to him ... wide of the mark ... and DYE walks ... and AURILIA moves to second
and that's the 1st walk issued by ORTIZ ... that was DYE's first walk of the series
* D. CROSS facing R. ORTIZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... swung on ... easy bouncer to McLEMORE
he's up with it ... he flips to CABRERA at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* J. CRUZ facing J. MOYER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch from MOYER ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by RELAFORD!
throws ... and he makes the play to first ... one away
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. MOYER, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the delivery ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... two down
* O. CABRERA facing J. MOYER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
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 CABRERA the hit
for Orlando CABRERA, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. AUSMUS facing J. MOYER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
They're holding CABRERA ... but he's well off the bag ... CABRERA going with the pitch
MOYER comes home ... it's a shot to left center ... LAWTON's racing to the gap ... he's under it
and he pulls it in ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* M. LAWTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here's the delivery ... high and inside ... ball one
* M. LAWTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The delivery from ORTIZ ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
that was LAWTON's first walk of the series
Truffles skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for LAWTON at first base
Stan JAVIER is headed out there now ... JAVIER is no speed merchant
but he won't slow you down
* B. GILES facing R. ORTIZ, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman WILSON's on the bag ... JAVIER is off with the pitch ... pulled hard
high fly deep to right ... WALKER got a good jump ... at the wall ... and he brings it down
one away ... JAVIER gets back to first
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch from ORTIZ ... low ... JAVIER is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
AUSMUS gets rid of it quickly ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
the tying run is now at second base
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
Pitcher steps off ... now ORTIZ's set again ... the pitch is on the way ... checked swing
strike three ... and it jumps out of the catcher's mitt ... HELTON races down the line
AUSMUS scrambles ... the throw ... safe at first! ... and JAVIER moves to third
score that a passed ball on AUSMUS ... that puts the tying run at third
* E. MARTINEZ facing R. ORTIZ, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
Nuclear Gnatts playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
and it's batted sharply toward second base ... CABRERA is over and snares it on one hop
steps on the bag ... and fires it on to WILSON ... they turn it! ... a double play
and they get out of the inning
Stan JAVIER remains in the game ... now playing left for the Truffles
* TOP OF THE 6th, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* M. McLEMORE facing J. MOYER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
To the plate ... a healthy cut by McLEMORE ... but he sends it straight up
CROSS flings his mask aside ... he's in fair ground ... and the ball hits off his mitt!
it rolls away ... but MOYER is there ... and McLEMORE is on at first
that play was tougher than it looked ... Don CROSS takes the E
* M. SWEENEY facing J. MOYER, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
McLEMORE is off with the pitch ... bounced toward first ... HELTON is up with it
no play at second ... and he steps on first for the out
* L. WALKER facing J. MOYER, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
McLEMORE moves quietly toward third ... MOYER brings it to the plate ... grounded hard to RAMIREZ
he takes the high hop ... juggles it ... the long throw to first ... just in time
and McLEMORE moves to third
* L. GONZALEZ facing J. MOYER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
McLEMORE with a head fake at third ... MOYER rocks and fires ... on the ground
back through the box ... RELAFORD gloves it ... two outs ... he flips to first
and they get him ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* R. AURILIA facing R. ORTIZ, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
To the plate ... Texas Leaguer to left ... AURILIA is around first and holds
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single ... the tying run is on
Rich with his 3rd hit in this game ... for Rich AURILIA, his 5th hit of the series
* A. RAMIREZ facing R. ORTIZ, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Here's the pitch ... drilled toward third ... CHAVEZ fields the short hop
to second for the force ... McLEMORE turns and relays it to first ... double play
* D. RELAFORD facing R. ORTIZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... RELAFORD shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward CHAVEZ ... he guns it to first
and nails RELAFORD by a step ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Nuclear Gnatts 1, Truffles 0
* C. WILSON facing J. MOYER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... it's long gone!
Nuclear Gnatts 2, Truffles 0
* J. CRUZ facing J. MOYER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... GILES's racing over ... so's DYE
it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily ... a double for Jose CRUZ
for CRUZ, his 1st double of the series ... for Jose CRUZ, his 3rd hit of the series
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. MOYER, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
CRUZ now with an aggressive lead ... now he comes home with it ... CHAVEZ squares ... it's popped up
RAMIREZ charges ... and makes the catch ... the throw to second ... but CRUZ gets back in time
* O. CABRERA facing J. MOYER, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
CRUZ at second takes a big lead ... MOYER comes to him ... in the air to left ... no cause for alarm
JAVIER has it in his sights ... and he drops it! ... CRUZ will make third
here comes the throw ... CABRERA holds first ... JAVIER picks up the error
2 errors now for Savoy
Nuclear Gnatts skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
The Nuclear Gnatts have asked for time ... they're making a move
Ken Is One is sending in a runner for CABRERA
it's Rey SANCHEZ and he's trotting out to first base ... he has good speed ... Is One checks
Is One to move
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... he's asking MOYER for the ball
pitching change for Savoy ... righty Jeff ZIMMERMAN will take over and face AUSMUS
so MOYER goes six and a third ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 6 hits ... 2 homers
he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runners ... he can only lose it
for ZIMMERMAN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll be looking for the double play
* B. AUSMUS facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infielders back ... CRUZ takes his lead at third ... here's the pitch from ZIMMERMAN
taken for a strike ... ...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR SECOND? (1-both, 2-second*)
SANCHEZ's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CROSS guns it down ... RELAFORD's tag ... and the ump signals safe
that's his 1st steal of the series
* B. AUSMUS facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 7th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
He wheels and deals ... swung on ... grounded right at RAMIREZ ... taken on one hop
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CRUZ's headed home ... here's the play at the plate ... he's tagged out ... go to town, Truffles!
they cut off the run! ... SANCHEZ moves to third ... and AUSMUS's on at first
* M. McLEMORE facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
And AUSMUS takes off ... ZIMMERMAN delivers ... McLEMORE swings ... and he misses
AUSMUS's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CROSS guns it down ... and the ump signals safe ... that's his 1st steal of the series
for Zion, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* M. McLEMORE facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 7th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
SANCHEZ with a good lead off third ... ZIMMERMAN winds up ... on the hands
and McLEMORE flicks it out right ... RELAFORD might have a play ... racing back for it
but it falls just out of reach ... SANCHEZ scores ... DYE fields the ball
AUSMUS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving AUSMUS in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
McLEMORE's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the ball
and the play goes to second ... and he's ... out by inches!
the firstbase coach was waving him on ... three down
Nuclear Gnatts 4, Truffles 0
Another defensive change by Ken Is One ... Ken makes his move ... Ryan KLESKO is now playing first
WILSON is out
Rey SANCHEZ remains in the game ... he goes to shortstop for the Nuclear Gnatts
Truffles skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
Trying to stir up a little magic ... David SEGUI has a bat in his hands
he'll go in for DYE to face the right-hander
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Nuclear Gnatts 4, Truffles 0
* D. SEGUI facing R. ORTIZ, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... healthy cut by SEGUI ... he's out on strikes ... one down
* D. CROSS facing R. ORTIZ, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch comes in ... routine fly ball to right ... WALKER's there ... he waits on it
lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... two gone
* S. JAVIER facing R. ORTIZ, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
He delivers ... JAVIER jacks one to deep left ... GONZALEZ retreats ... still going back
to the track ... to the wall ... and puts it away ... three down
For the Truffles ... Brian GILES moves to right field
Ken Is One making another defensive change ... Is One is sending in Mike CAMERON
he'll be playing center for Savoy ... SEGUI is out
* TOP OF THE 8th, Nuclear Gnatts 4, Truffles 0
* M. SWEENEY facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... hit in the air to right ... GILES drifts over ... plenty of room
and SWEENEY's gone ... for out number one
* L. WALKER facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... WALKER hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center ... right there is CAMERON
and he gloves it for the putout ... two away
* L. GONZALEZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
Here's the pitch ... low and away ... ball one
* L. GONZALEZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
GILES cuts it off in foul territory ... and GONZALEZ motors in to second with a double
2nd safety for GONZALEZ ... for GONZALEZ, his 1st double of the series
for Luis GONZALEZ, his 4th hit of the series
Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
Ken Is One is sending in a runner for GONZALEZ
it's Ray LANKFORD and he's trotting out to second base ... he's fast
Ken getting some legs out there
* R. KLESKO facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
LANKFORD stretching his lead ... the offering to KLESKO ... swung on ... popped foul behind first
RELAFORD's racing over ... waves off HELTON ... and he gloves it ... that's three away
Mark this down ... Ray LANKFORD will stay in the game ... he'll be playing left for Zion
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Nuclear Gnatts 4, Truffles 0
* B. GILES facing R. ORTIZ, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
Now the delivery ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... CRUZ's racing back
he won't get it ... it's off the wall ... CRUZ chases it down ... GILES cruises in to second
Brian with his 2nd hit in this game ... for GILES, his 1st double of the series
for Brian GILES, his 2nd hit of the series
* T. HELTON facing R. ORTIZ, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
GILES stretches his lead off second ... he doubled to lead it off ... ORTIZ deals ... swung on
bounced toward the mound ... ORTIZ knocks it down ... now he has it ... no play at third
he takes the out at first ... GILES moves to third
* E. MARTINEZ facing R. ORTIZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-4
Nuclear Gnatts playing for the out at first ... here's the delivery ... lined ... McLEMORE stabs out
he picked it! ... fires to third ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
They'll go to Jeff SHAW ... ZIMMERMAN pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... his line
one unearned run ... on 2 hits ... for SHAW ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander SHAW has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 5.40 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Nuclear Gnatts 4, Truffles 0
* J. CRUZ facing J. SHAW, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
SHAW into his motion ... delivers ... sliced to RAMIREZ ... room service bounce
the long throw to first ... and they get him ... that's one!
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. SHAW, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
SHAW comes to the plate ... over but low ... and CHAVEZ takes first
that was CHAVEZ's first walk of the series
* R. SANCHEZ facing J. SHAW, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
CHAVEZ's off and running ... SHAW deals ... SANCHEZ pokes it toward second
and it's on into right field ... RELAFORD had broken for second
and that let the ball get through ... CHAVEZ will go on over to third
and SANCHEZ is on with a single ... beautifully executed
* B. AUSMUS facing J. SHAW, T 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-0
Infield drawn in ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... the heater ... it's in there
strike three ... two away
* M. McLEMORE facing J. SHAW, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-0
SHAW cranks it up ... he goes down on strikes ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Nuclear Gnatts 4, Truffles 0
* R. AURILIA facing R. ORTIZ, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The offering from ORTIZ ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
WALKER cuts it off in foul territory ... and AURILIA motors in to second with a double
that's his 2nd double of the game ... for AURILIA, his 2nd double of the series
for Rich AURILIA, his 6th hit of the series
* A. RAMIREZ facing R. ORTIZ, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
He lets one go ... grounded weakly to short ... SANCHEZ charges in ... comes up with it
and goes to first ... that's one! ... AURILIA holds
* D. RELAFORD facing R. ORTIZ, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
And the pitch comes in ... it's back to him at the mound ... he takes the high hop
it handcuffed him ... throws quickly to first ... two down ... AURILIA moves to third
* M. CAMERON facing R. ORTIZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... and he walks him ... Mike mosies down to first
that was CAMERON's first walk of the series
* D. CROSS facing R. ORTIZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-4
Firstbaseman KLESKO perched right in front of the bag ... CAMERON's off and running
here's the pitch ... CROSS swings ... and he misses ... CAMERON's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
AUSMUS guns it down ... CAMERON slides wide ... McLEMORE tags him out
and they get out of the inning ... what was he thinking about?
just collecting strawberries, I guess
FINAL SCORE : Nuclear Gnatts 4, Truffles 0