* TOP OF THE 1st, Bambinos 0, Whiners 0 So settle in ... this is a championship game * T. HELTON facing B. WEBB, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0 WEBB winds and fires ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... one down * D. JIMENEZ facing B. WEBB, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0 He wheels and deals ... spanked hard to the right of second ... it skips past FREEL for a base hit he didn't have enough time to react to that smash ... and JIMENEZ's aboard with a single for D'Angelo JIMENEZ, his 4th hit of the series * C. LEE facing B. WEBB, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0 Firstbaseman PUJOLS's on the bag ... JIMENEZ with a substantial lead ... the runner's going it's whacked into right field ... SUZUKI's got a long way to go ... still after it near the line ... and he brings it down ... two away ... JIMENEZ gets back to first * D. ORTIZ facing B. WEBB, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0 Now he comes home with it ... cut on ... way out in front ... three down * BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Bambinos 0, Whiners 0 * I. SUZUKI facing C. PAVANO, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0 Here he comes ... SUZUKI dribbles one to the left of the mound ... PAVANO can't reach it GUILLEN charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... not in time! ... SUZUKI beats it out for Ichiro SUZUKI, his 5th hit of the series * B. ABREU facing C. PAVANO, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0 He lets one go ... high and inside ... there goes SUZUKI! MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no) MARTINEZ guns it down ... the tag ... the ump signals ... safe! that's his 5th steal of the series * B. ABREU facing C. PAVANO, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0 SUZUKI moves quietly toward third ... the pitch comes in ... and ABREU is caught looking one down * A. PUJOLS facing C. PAVANO, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0 SUZUKI stretches his lead off second ... PAVANO turns and fakes the throw to second SUZUKI takes a few steps back toward the bag ... he's looking directly at PAVANO PAVANO turns back to the plate ... now PAVANO's set again ... the pitch ... OOOOF! PUJOLS flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench a pair of strikeouts for PAVANO here in the 1st ... two gone * M. SWEENEY facing C. PAVANO, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0 SUZUKI at second takes a big lead ... PAVANO rocks and fires ... low and away and it jumps out of the catcher's mitt ... he's after it ... it didn't go far SUZUKI makes it safely to third * M. SWEENEY facing C. PAVANO, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0 Speedy SUZUKI edging down the line ... he comes home ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm PIERRE has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away * TOP OF THE 2nd, Bambinos 0, Whiners 0 * C. GUILLEN facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0 WEBB now ... GUILLEN gets plenty of wood on this ball ... headed for the gap in right center it may carry ... and it certainly does ... home run for GUILLEN Bambinos 1, Whiners 0 * V. MARTINEZ facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0 WEBB deals ... it's looped to right ... SUZUKI coming on ... but he won't get it and MARTINEZ's on at first ... for Victor MARTINEZ, his 3rd hit of the series * M. CAMERON facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0 MARTINEZ hugging first ... WEBB kicks and delivers ... ball four ... and WEBB issues a free pass and there's a runner in scoring position * J. PIERRE facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0 The delivery ... PIERRE squares ... it's a beautiful bunt ... LOWELL barehands it and throws to first ... high throw! ... but he tags him out ... a sacrifice for PIERRE * V. CASTILLA facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0 Infield deep ... MARTINEZ and third base are good friends ... to the plate CASTILLA sends this ball air mail to left ... ABREU drifts back for it ... should be no trouble and he makes the grab ... both runners are tagging TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*) but they're holding him at third * T. HELTON facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0 WEBB prepared to work ... and they're putting HELTON on ... he trots down to first and the bases are loaded ... there's no room now for mistakes to D'Angelo JIMENEZ will let WEBB ... take his chances with D'Angelo JIMENEZ * D. JIMENEZ facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 1-0 The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... popped high to the right side PUJOLS moves under it ... this should do it ... and he makes the catch * BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Bambinos 1, Whiners 0 * M. LOWELL facing C. PAVANO, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1 PAVANO comes to the plate ... hit deep ... it's going ... but it won't make it ... LEE hauls it in one down * S. FINLEY facing C. PAVANO, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1 The pitch to FINLEY ... grounded toward GUILLEN ... he fields it ... takes his time throws over to HELTON ... and FINLEY is gone ... two down * O. VIZQUEL facing C. PAVANO, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1 He delivers ... hit in the air to center ... PIERRE roams over ... he's there ... reaches back and makes the catch ... Whiners gone! * TOP OF THE 3rd, Bambinos 1, Whiners 0 * C. LEE facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0 The pitch ... he pops it up right side ... PUJOLS's backing up ... he's under it and makes the catch ... one down * D. ORTIZ facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0 WEBB into the wind ... this one is creamed ... ABREU turns and runs ... he can't get it it bounces at the warning track ... off the fence ... ABREU picks it up and fires it in a two-base hit for ORTIZ ... for ORTIZ, his 3rd double of the series for David ORTIZ, his 5th hit of the series * C. GUILLEN facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0 The offering from WEBB ... grounder to second ... no play at third ... and he flips to first in time ... two down ... ORTIZ moves up * V. MARTINEZ facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0 The pitch ... grounded hard to VIZQUEL ... and he spears it! ... this should do it the throw to first ... and that's out number three * BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Bambinos 1, Whiners 0 * R. FREEL facing C. PAVANO, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1 And now the pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks that was FREEL's first walk of the series * H. BLANCO facing C. PAVANO, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1 The pitch ... on the hands ... popped up ... CASTILLA's waving off the others ... he's under it he puts it away * I. SUZUKI facing C. PAVANO, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1 Ryan FREEL is on the move ... slashed foul ... strike one * I. SUZUKI facing C. PAVANO, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1 FREEL well off first ... PAVANO comes home ... SUZUKI squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt CASTILLA charges it ... picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... two away FREEL moves to second on the play * B. ABREU facing C. PAVANO, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1 Speedy FREEL edging toward third ... the pitch comes in ... on the outside corner no! it just missed the plate ... and ABREU will get down to first ... PAVANO paws the dirt to be effective he needs that pitch ... setting up the force ... that extends the streak now 5 games in a row on base * A. PUJOLS facing C. PAVANO, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1 The runners take their lead ... here's a pitch ... this one's got a chance ... LEE gives chase now he gives up ... it's a getty goner! ... PUJOLS takes his victory lap that's good for three big runs ... PUJOLS will touch them all ... and he's sure taking his time he's greeted at home plate ... congratulations all around Bambinos 1, Whiners 3 * M. SWEENEY facing C. PAVANO, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1 He lets it go ... high fly ... left center ... PIERRE's on his horse ... he'll get there and does ... that's three away * TOP OF THE 4th, Bambinos 1, Whiners 3 * M. CAMERON facing B. WEBB, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3 The pitch ... low and away ... ball one * M. CAMERON facing B. WEBB, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3 WEBB winds and fires ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four and CAMERON coaxes a walk * J. PIERRE facing B. WEBB, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3 Mike CAMERON is on the move ... high fly ball to center ... FINLEY's racing to the track he's against the wall ... he's got it ... one away ... and CAMERON returns to first as the throw comes in * V. CASTILLA facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3 CAMERON is running MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no) BLANCO throws ... the sweep tag ... but there's no way they'll stop CAMERON it's grand larceny ... that's his 2nd steal of the series * V. CASTILLA facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3 CAMERON edges a bit more off second ... he comes home ... right down the middle ... strike three! two gone * T. HELTON facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3 WEBB prepared to work ... and they're putting HELTON on ... free pass to Todd setting up the force ... will let WEBB ... take his chances with D'Angelo JIMENEZ * D. JIMENEZ facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3 The runners take their lead ... here's the pitch ... cut on ... and it's pulled hard to right base hit ... they were off with the hit ... CAMERON's around third ... he's headed for home here comes the throw ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the throw to third ... safe! and JIMENEZ holds at first ... single and an RBI Bambinos 2, Whiners 3 * C. LEE facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 2-3 Big hole on the right side ... JIMENEZ takes a good lead ... D'Angelo JIMENEZ is on the move quick move to the plate ... and it gets by BLANCO! ... HELTON scores easily ... tie ballgame! JIMENEZ's heading for third ... flying ... he'll make it ... ball one Bambinos 3, Whiners 3 * C. LEE facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 3-3 JIMENEZ into a little shuffle at third ... WEBB to the wind ... LEE bats it on the ground to the right of second ... FREEL dives ... but it scoots by him ... base hit ... JIMENEZ scores LEE holds first with a single Bambinos 4, Whiners 3 * D. ORTIZ facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3 LEE's off and running ... WEBB fires it in ... popped up ... back into the seats ... strike one * D. ORTIZ facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3 The pitch ... bouncer to FREEL ... he flips to VIZQUEL at second ... and they get him side retired * BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Bambinos 4, Whiners 3 * M. LOWELL facing C. PAVANO, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4 The pitch ... grounder to third ... off his chest ... he keeps it in front of him the throw to first ... and he's out ... one down * S. FINLEY facing C. PAVANO, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4 Here's a pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... JIMENEZ to his left ... pebble bounce! juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... for out number two * O. VIZQUEL facing C. PAVANO, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4 The pitch ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for VIZQUEL * R. FREEL facing C. PAVANO, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4 Omar VIZQUEL is on the move ... FREEL lines one deep to right ... that'll be good for extra bases CAMERON's after it ... it's off the wall ... and it gets by him ... VIZQUEL rounds third he'll score ... FREEL's heading for third ... they're waving him home ... JIMENEZ's relay and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... his ambition outran his feet ... score that a triple to retire the side Bambinos 4, Whiners 4 * TOP OF THE 5th, Bambinos 4, Whiners 4 * C. GUILLEN facing B. WEBB, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4 The pitch ... WEBB misses again ... GUILLEN trots down to first with the walk and that's 5 free tickets by Brandon WEBB And here comes Whiners manager ... he's asking WEBB for the ball coming in to pitch is Scott LINEBRINK ... so WEBB goes four innings ... he yielded ... 4 runs 3 earned ... on 6 hits ... a homer ... 5 walks ... he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runner he can still lose this game ... for LINEBRINK ... his 2nd appearance in the series the right-hander LINEBRINK has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record one win ... no losses ... he'll be looking for the double play * V. MARTINEZ facing S. LINEBRINK, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4 Now he throws to first ... and GUILLEN is back easily ... now LINEBRINK is back on the rubber and they've got GUILLEN off first ... LINEBRINK fires ... wild throw! ... GUILLEN goes to second as the ball bounces back out to PUJOLS ... LINEBRINK picks up an error the go ahead run is now at second base * V. MARTINEZ facing S. LINEBRINK, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4 He delivers ... swung on and missed ... LINEBRINK pulled the string and MARTINEZ was way out front ... made him look bad ... one down * M. CAMERON facing S. LINEBRINK, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4 He lets one go ... swung on ... big K ... and CAMERON's retired ... two away * J. PIERRE facing S. LINEBRINK, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4 LINEBRINK spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by VIZQUEL ... the tag GUILLEN's back safely ... now LINEBRINK's set again ... LINEBRINK cranks it up stroked solidly to left field ... it drops in front of ABREU ... GUILLEN's around third TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*) they're waving GUILLEN in THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*) here comes the throw home TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*) PIERRE's going for second CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*) here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the run scores! Bambinos lead! ... oh, close call ... the gamble pays off and PIERRE takes second on the throw Bambinos 5, Whiners 4 * V. CASTILLA facing S. LINEBRINK, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4 PIERRE stretching his lead ... LINEBRINK delivers ... ground ball to second ... FREEL to his left he fields it ... this should do it ... and he flips to first ... in time ... three down * BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Bambinos 5, Whiners 4 * H. BLANCO facing C. PAVANO, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5 The offering to BLANCO ... spanked sharply to CASTILLA ... brutal bounce the quick throw across the diamond ... got him! ... one away * I. SUZUKI facing C. PAVANO, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5 PAVANO comes home ... upstairs with a fast one ... SUZUKI doesn't offer and that's ball number four ... and SUZUKI will get down to first * B. ABREU facing C. PAVANO, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5 The delivery from PAVANO ... yanked toward second ... JIMENEZ takes it on one hop flips to GUILLEN ... they get him ... over to first ... just in time! ... a double play * TOP OF THE 6th, Bambinos 5, Whiners 4 * T. HELTON facing S. LINEBRINK, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4 The pitch ... HELTON gets way under this one ... a tall one in the infield VIZQUEL and FREEL are both there ... VIZQUEL takes charge ... and HELTON is history ... one down * D. JIMENEZ facing S. LINEBRINK, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4 LINEBRINK brings it to the plate ... upstairs with a fast one ... JIMENEZ doesn't offer and that's ball number four ... and JIMENEZ will get down to first * C. LEE facing S. LINEBRINK, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4 There goes JIMENEZ ... bounced toward first ... PUJOLS is up with it ... no play at second and he steps on first for the out * D. ORTIZ facing S. LINEBRINK, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4 JIMENEZ at second takes a big lead ... he lets one go ... off-speed pitch ... misses ORTIZ draws a walk ... setting up the force * C. GUILLEN facing S. LINEBRINK, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-4 The pitch ... popped foul behind first ... FREEL's over ... he's under it ... and hauls it in * BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Bambinos 5, Whiners 4 * A. PUJOLS facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5 The pitch ... that's batted to the right side ... HELTON fields it and he outraces PUJOLS to the bag ... for the do-it-yourself putout ... one away! * M. SWEENEY facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5 The pitch ... that's high and deep by SWEENEY ... PIERRE is on the run ... on the run it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... SWEENEY is headed for second he's in to second ahead of the throw ... the tying run is now at second base for SWEENEY, his 1st double of the series ... for Mark SWEENEY, his 4th hit of the series Whiners manager looking at his scoresheet We have a pause in the action here ... is sending in a runner for SWEENEY it's Julio LUGO and he's trotting out to second base ... that makes him the DH for now he has good speed ... getting some legs out there * M. LOWELL facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5 LUGO at second takes a big lead ... the delivery ... another wide one ... ball four and LOWELL heads down to first ... and that sets up the double play and PAVANO has given up 5 free rides to first ... that extends the streak now 5 games in a row on base * S. FINLEY facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-5 PAVANO brings it to the plate ... just outside ... ...and the steal is on! STEAL BOTH OR THIRD ONLY? (1-both, 2-third only*) they're both going THROW TO THIRD OR SECOND? (1-third*, 2-second, 3-no throw) MARTINEZ guns it down ... and LUGO's ... safe under the sweeping tag ... double steal! what a play! ... the daring pays off ... how about those Whiners! ... for LUGO that's his 1st steal of the series ... and for LOWELL ... that's his 2nd steal of the series and that's the Whiners 3rd stolen base in this game * S. FINLEY facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 4-5 Bambinos playing for the out at first ... the runners take their lead ... PAVANO winds and fires popped foul behind first ... HELTON moves under it ... and waits...steps back ... drifting fair and brings it down ... and the runners hold * O. VIZQUEL facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 4-5 The runners take their lead ... PAVANO comes to him ... ground ball to CASTILLA ... right by him LUGO scores ... tie game ... LOWELL makes it safely to third ... and they give VIZQUEL the hit Bambinos 5, Whiners 5 * R. FREEL facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 5-5 Space on the right ... VIZQUEL leading off ... and VIZQUEL takes off ... PAVANO fires it in lined hard over first ... base hit ... CAMERON racing over ... he'll take it on the bounce LOWELL scores ... VIZQUEL's well around second TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*) the coach is waving him to third THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*) and he gets over to third ... as the throw comes in to GUILLEN Bambinos 5, Whiners 6 * H. BLANCO facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 6-5 FREEL going with the pitch ... PAVANO deals ... swung on ... and he misses FREEL's stealing second MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no) MARTINEZ guns it down ... the tag ... and the ump signals safe that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Coulee Dam, their 4th stolen base in this game * H. BLANCO facing C. PAVANO, B 6th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 6-5 VIZQUEL into a little shuffle at third ... PAVANO comes home ... swung on ... big K and BLANCO's retired ... that's three away On his way to the mound is Eric GAGNE ... so LINEBRINK goes two innings in relief ... he yielded one hit ... 2 walks ... he struck out 2 ... for GAGNE ... his 2nd appearance in the series the right-hander GAGNE has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save Bambinos skipper walking down the bench Trying to make it happen ... who is it? ... Nomar GARCIAPARRA will bat for MARTINEZ ... bats right he grabs a bat ... heads out * TOP OF THE 7th, Bambinos 5, Whiners 6 * N. GARCIAPARRA facing E. GAGNE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6 Here comes the pitch ... it's hopped to the right side ... PUJOLS fields it on the big bounce he will flip to GAGNE ... and GARCIAPARRA is retired * M. CAMERON facing E. GAGNE, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6 Here's the pitch from GAGNE ... wide of the mark ... and CAMERON walks and that puts the tying run on at first * J. PIERRE facing E. GAGNE, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6 The pitch ... looped to left ... and LOWELL brings it down ... he came out of nowhere ... nice play CAMERON trots back to first * V. CASTILLA facing E. GAGNE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6 Firstbaseman PUJOLS holding the runner on ... here's the pitch ... an infield roller by CASTILLA VIZQUEL charges ... the flip to first ... three away! The wheels are still turning ... Rod BARAJAS is now catching ... GARCIAPARRA is out * BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Bambinos 5, Whiners 6 * I. SUZUKI facing C. PAVANO, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5 PAVANO with the pitch ... there's a bouncer to the left side ... right where GUILLEN is stationed he takes his time with the peg ... and puts SUZUKI away easily ... one down * B. ABREU facing C. PAVANO, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5 Here's the pitch from PAVANO ... hot smash to third ... CASTILLA gets his glove on it now the long throw ... HELTON scoops it on one hop ... and ABREU is retired nice play on both sides of the infield ... two down * A. PUJOLS facing C. PAVANO, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5 The pitch is on the way ... slashed into the hole ... JIMENEZ to his left ... he has it over to HELTON ... PUJOLS's gone ... three down * TOP OF THE 8th, Bambinos 5, Whiners 6 * T. HELTON facing E. GAGNE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6 GAGNE to the wind ... HELTON chops it toward PUJOLS ... he backs up and plays the big hop he waves off GAGNE and takes it himself ... one down * D. JIMENEZ facing E. GAGNE, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6 The pitch ... swing and a miss ... JIMENEZ goes down on strikes ... two away * C. LEE facing E. GAGNE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6 The pitch ... popped high in front of the plate ... BLANCO tosses his mask away ... waves off LOWELL and he's got it ... three away! Whiners manager looking at his scoresheet He'll make a change ... coming in to bat for LUGO ... Kevin MENCH that's LUGO out, MENCH to the plate ... that makes him the DH ... bats right ... he grabs a bat walks confidently before the crowd * BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Bambinos 5, Whiners 6 * K. MENCH facing C. PAVANO, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5 He lets one go ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right ... CAMERON on the run he gets there ... MENCH's gone ... one away * M. LOWELL facing C. PAVANO, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5 Here comes the pitch ... swung on ... LOWELL slaps one to the right side ... HELTON leaps he won't get it ... CAMERON races to the line ... LOWELL's trying for two here's CAMERON's throw ... LOWELL slides ... and sneaks in there with a double for LOWELL, his 3rd double of the series ... for Mike LOWELL, his 6th hit of the series Whiners skipper walking down the bench We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for LOWELL at second base Scott PODSEDNIK is headed out there now ... he's not blazing but he's quick PAVANO will keep an eye on him * S. FINLEY facing C. PAVANO, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-5 Speedy PODSEDNIK edging toward third ... the pitch ... taken ... strike and there goes PODSEDNIK! ... big jump MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no) BARAJAS strongarms it down there ... the sweep tag ... too late ... he has third base stolen that's his 3rd steal of the series ... for Coulee Dam, their 5th stolen base in this game * S. FINLEY facing C. PAVANO, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-5 The delivery ... here comes PODSEDNIK ... high pitch ... bunted on and missed ... he's a dead duck and BARAJAS tags him out * S. FINLEY facing C. PAVANO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5 The two-strike pitch ... swung on ... a vicious liner toward the corner in left LEE cuts the ball off quickly ... and FINLEY will have to settle for a single for Steve FINLEY, his 7th hit of the series * O. VIZQUEL facing C. PAVANO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-5 FINLEY going with the pitch ... PAVANO fires it in ... it's whacked into right field CAMERON's got a long way to go ... still after it ... near the line ... and he brings it down to retire the side For the Whiners ... now has Miguel CAIRO playing second ... PODSEDNIK is out of the game Ryan FREEL will stay in the game ... he goes to third base for the Whiners There will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to B.J. RYAN he'll challenge the lefty-hitting ORTIZ ... so GAGNE goes two innings in relief the line on him ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... one strikeout ... for RYAN his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty RYAN has worked four innings ... he has a 6.75 ERA his record ... one loss ... it's his game to save * TOP OF THE 9th, Bambinos 5, Whiners 6 * D. ORTIZ facing B. RYAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6 RYAN comes home ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one away! * C. GUILLEN facing B. RYAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6 The offering ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... going foul ball! ... strike one * C. GUILLEN facing B. RYAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6 RYAN winds and fires ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four and Carlos will get down to first ... and RYAN is looking for some answers from the ball wonder what it has to say? ... and that puts the tying run on at first Bambinos skipper walking down the bench Is sending in a runner for GUILLEN ... it's Keith GINTER and he's trotting out to first base GINTER is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs * R. BARAJAS facing B. RYAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6 GINTER is off with the pitch ... high fly ball to center ... FINLEY's racing to the track he's against the wall ... he's got it ... that's two! ... and GINTER returns to first as the throw comes in * M. CAMERON facing B. RYAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6 Space on the right ... he delivers ... line drive to third ... it's over his head ABREU's chasing it ... still running ... he's up with it ... GINTER's around 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*) CAMERON's going for third CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*) here's the play at the plate ... and GINTER's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores! tie game ... oh, close call ... the gamble pays off ... and CAMERON takes third on the throw so the Coulee Dam defenses have been breached ... the go ahead run is now on third Bambinos 6, Whiners 6 * J. PIERRE facing B. RYAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 6-6 Looks at third ... the pitch ... PIERRE puts a charge into this one ... it might fly ABREU races back ... to the wall ... he times his leap and comes down with a glove full of dead homer! ... terrific play! ... three down! D'Angelo JIMENEZ is moving ... he'll be playing shortstop for Kersey Keith GINTER will stay in the game ... now playing second for the Bambinos Coming in to pitch is John SMOLTZ ... the right-hander ... so PAVANO gets his innings he pitched eight ... the line on him ... 6 runs ... on 8 hits ... a homer ... walked 5 he struck out 3 ... he gets a no-decision ... for SMOLTZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series the right-hander SMOLTZ has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win no losses ... it's his game to win * BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Bambinos 6, Whiners 6 * R. FREEL facing J. SMOLTZ, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6 SMOLTZ to the wind ... FREEL skies it to center ... should be no trouble PIERRE roams over for it ... and records the putout ... that's one! Whiners skipper walking down the bench Trying to stir up a little magic ... BLANCO will not bat for the Whiners here comes Michael BARRETT ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat ... heads out * M. BARRETT facing J. SMOLTZ, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6 The pitch ... slow bounder up the middle ... JIMENEZ's over ... good bounce ... the throw to first bounces in the dirt! ... HELTON scoops it ... and they get him ... that's two! * I. SUZUKI facing J. SMOLTZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6 SMOLTZ brings it home ... swung on ... routine grounder to second ... GINTER scoops it flips to first ... bad throw! ... his foot was off the bag ... and SUZUKI's safe at first GINTER picks up an error ... the game-winner is now at first And here comes Bambinos manager ... he's asking SMOLTZ for the ball taking the mound for the Bambinos is Dan KOLB ... so SMOLTZ goes only two thirds of an inning the game for SMOLTZ ... no runs or hits ... he leaves with a runner on ... for KOLB his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander KOLB has worked two innings he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save ... he's looking for one out * B. ABREU facing D. KOLB, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 6-6 Firstbaseman HELTON's on the bag ... SUZUKI with a substantial lead ... the offering ... fastball badly fooled ... three away! Michael BARRETT ... he goes to catcher for the Whiners * TOP OF THE 10th, Bambinos 6, Whiners 6 * V. CASTILLA facing B. RYAN, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6 He delivers ... CASTILLA swings ... and mashes it ... it might go all the way ABREU is at the warning track ... but he'd need a ladder to get to this one a four-bagger for CASTILLA Bambinos 7, Whiners 6 * T. HELTON facing B. RYAN, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6 He delivers ... HELTON pops a little fly ... back of second ... CAIRO and VIZQUEL going out FINLEY coming in ... coming in ... and FINLEY makes the catch in front of VIZQUEL ... one away * D. JIMENEZ facing B. RYAN, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6 Now RYAN comes home with it ... a high drive to deepest center ... FINLEY has it all the way just a loud out ... two down * C. LEE facing B. RYAN, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-6 The pitch comes in ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... side retired * BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Bambinos 7, Whiners 6 * A. PUJOLS facing D. KOLB, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7 KOLB now ... grounded to short ... JIMENEZ's there ... the throw to first ... gets him ... one down! * K. MENCH facing D. KOLB, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7 The pitch ... strike three...got him looking ... MENCH doesn't like the call ... !!#?$@!*!?%#@?*/#!! and he said something to the ump ... and he's thrown out of the game! * M. CAIRO facing D. KOLB, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7 Here he comes ... swung on ... lined to short ... and he spears it! ... CAIRO's gone and that does it FINAL SCORE : Bambinos 7, Whiners 6