* TOP OF THE 1st, Pepitones 0, Guys 0

So settle in ... this is a championship game

* N. JOHNSON facing D. LOWE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

He wheels and deals ... JOHNSON doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass

that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base

* J. ROLLINS facing D. LOWE, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

They start the runner ... ROLLINS lines one deep to right ... that'll be good for extra bases

DYE's after it ... it's off the wall ... and it gets by him ... JOHNSON rounds third

he'll score ... ROLLINS's heading for third ... they're waving him home ... DURHAM's relay

and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... his ambition outran his feet ... score that a triple

one down

Pepitones 1, Guys 0

* W. HELMS facing D. LOWE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit ... DREW gets it back in

and HELMS's on at first ... for Wes HELMS, his 6th hit of the series

* C. BELTRAN facing D. LOWE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

LOWE brings it home ... and he walks him ... Carlos mosies down to first

and HELMS moves to second ... that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base

* C. DUNCAN facing D. LOWE, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0

The runners take their lead ... LOWE deals ... just off the corner ... a base on balls

LOWE was trying to be a little too fine ... and the sacks will be jammed

three walks in the first inning! ... that was DUNCAN's first walk of the series

Derek LOWE is doing some grooming out there

* B. HAWPE facing D. LOWE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 1-0

They're pulled in around the infield ... the runners take their lead ... the offering from LOWE

low ... ball one

* B. HAWPE facing D. LOWE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 1-0

The runners take their lead ... the pitch from LOWE ... smashed hard at HAFNER ... it's by him!

DYE charges over ... HELMS scores ... BELTRAN is right behind him ... DUNCAN's around third

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

the throw comes in to HAFNER ... HAWPE's in standing with a double

and they're holding DUNCAN at third

Pepitones 3, Guys 0

* A. RIOS facing D. LOWE, T 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 3-0

Infielders in ... DUNCAN steps off third ... the pitch ... strike three on the outside corner

LOWE slipped one by him ... two gone

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing D. LOWE, T 1st, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 3-0

He wheels and deals ... RODRIGUEZ smacks a clothesline ... straightaway center ... BYRNES steps back

and he reaches up and grabs it for the putout ... that almost sailed over his head

for the final out

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Pepitones 3, Guys 0

* B. BONDS facing W. WILLIAMS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

WILLIAMS into the wind ... grounder to IZTURIS ... he scoops it up ... flips to first ... one down

* J. DREW facing W. WILLIAMS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

The offering to DREW ... DREW tries to drag one ... but WILLIAMS is able to reach it

shovels to DUNCAN hustling back ... and that's all for DREW

* T. HAFNER facing W. WILLIAMS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

The pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... BELTRAN's chasing it down

but there's nothing he can do ... HAFNER chugs in to second

for HAFNER, his 4th double of the series ... for Travis HAFNER, his 8th hit of the series

* A. RAMIREZ facing W. WILLIAMS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3

WILLIAMS cranks it up ... healthy cut by RAMIREZ ... but all he hits is air ... he's out on strikes

side retired

* TOP OF THE 2nd, Pepitones 3, Guys 0

* M. IZTURIS facing D. LOWE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

The pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for IZTURIS

that was IZTURIS's first walk of the series

* N. JOHNSON facing D. LOWE, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0

IZTURIS's off and running ... off the end of the bat ... foul ball ... strike one

* N. JOHNSON facing D. LOWE, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0

IZTURIS going with the pitch ... base hit center field ... IZTURIS had a huge jump

he's heading for third ... he's digging ... they're waving him home ... here comes the throw

SAFE!...ahead of the throw ... JOHNSON holds first ... BYRNES played that a bit casually

Pepitones 4, Guys 0

* J. ROLLINS facing D. LOWE, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0

Big hole on the right side ... JOHNSON not wandering too far ... the pitch

chopper back to the mound ... LOWE gloves it ... he flips to HAFNER at first ... for the out

JOHNSON moves to second on the play ... and there's one away

* W. HELMS facing D. LOWE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0

LOWE brings it ... ground ball to second ... DURHAM to his left ... he fields it

no play at third ... and he flips to first ... in time ... two down ... JOHNSON moves up

* C. BELTRAN facing D. LOWE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-0

To the plate ... lined into center ... BYRNES charges in ... and he grabs it on the run

the ball seemed to hang up for him

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Pepitones 4, Guys 0

* J. DYE facing W. WILLIAMS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4

He lets it go ... uh-oh! ... way back ... HAWPE looks up ... put it on the board

Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* R. DURHAM facing W. WILLIAMS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The pitch ... sliced to HELMS ... room service bounce ... the long throw to first

and they get him ... one away

* R. AURILIA facing W. WILLIAMS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

And now the pitch ... AURILIA nudges a little worm-killer to second ... he could beat this out

the quick snap from IZTURIS ... and AURILIA is out at first ... two away

* E. BYRNES facing W. WILLIAMS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

WILLIAMS into the wind ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side

ROLLINS will have to rush his throw ... and he gets BYRNES ... nice play ... for the final out

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* C. DUNCAN facing D. LOWE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

LOWE now ... lined to second ... and he's got it! ... DURHAM grabs the liner ... and DUNCAN is gone

one down

* B. HAWPE facing D. LOWE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

LOWE winds and fires ... it's hopped to the right side ... HAFNER fields it on the big bounce

he will flip to LOWE ... and HAWPE is retired

* A. RIOS facing D. LOWE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

The pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit ... DREW gets it back in

and RIOS's on at first ... for Alex RIOS, his 7th hit of the series

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing D. LOWE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1

Now he throws to first ... and RIOS gets back ... not his best move ... LOWE gets the ball back

now he's set again ... LOWE delivers ... RODRIGUEZ squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt

RAMIREZ charges it ... picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him!

that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* R. HERNANDEZ facing W. WILLIAMS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

Now WILLIAMS comes home with it ... right by him ... strike three ... one away

* B. BONDS facing W. WILLIAMS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The offering ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... RODRIGUEZ making the call

and the catch ... and that's out number two

* J. DREW facing W. WILLIAMS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

WILLIAMS to the wind ... it's rocked high and deep ... get going RIOS ... and he tracks it down

side retired

* TOP OF THE 4th, Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* M. IZTURIS facing D. LOWE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

LOWE winds and fires ... grounded weakly to HAFNER ... and he steps on first for the out

one away

* N. JOHNSON facing D. LOWE, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

LOWE into the wind ... he hits it off the handle to right ... not very deep ... DYE charges in hard

and he one-hands it to retire JOHNSON ... two gone

* J. ROLLINS facing D. LOWE, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

The pitch ... ROLLINS skies it to center ... should be no trouble ... BYRNES roams over for it

and records the putout ... side retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* T. HAFNER facing W. WILLIAMS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

WILLIAMS winds and fires ... popped high in front of the plate ... RODRIGUEZ tosses his mask away

waves off HELMS ... and he's got it ... one away

* A. RAMIREZ facing W. WILLIAMS, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

WILLIAMS winds and fires ... RAMIREZ doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass

and that's the 1st walk issued by WILLIAMS ... that extends the streak

now 6 games in a row on base

* J. DYE facing W. WILLIAMS, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4

Big hole on the right side ... the pitch from WILLIAMS ... taken ... ball one

* J. DYE facing W. WILLIAMS, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4

Now he throws to first ... and they've got RAMIREZ in a rundown ... DUNCAN's after him

he flips to ROLLINS ... he runs him back ... and goes to IZTURIS covering first

and they get him! ... two away

* J. DYE facing W. WILLIAMS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

Now he comes home with it ... DYE looks at strike three ... three down

They'll go to Bob HOWRY ... the right-hander ... so LOWE goes four innings ... the line on him

4 runs ... on 5 hits ... 4 walks ... one strikeout ... he can only lose it ... for HOWRY

his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander HOWRY has worked five and two thirds

he has a lofty 11.12 ERA ... no record yet

* TOP OF THE 5th, Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* W. HELMS facing B. HOWRY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

Now the pitch ... popped high in front of the plate ... HERNANDEZ tosses his mask away

waves off RAMIREZ ... and he's got it ... one down

And here comes Guys manager ... again ... he's asking HOWRY for the ball

he'll go to lefty Dennys REYES ... and that will turn around BELTRAN

so HOWRY goes only one third of an inning ... for REYES ... his 3rd appearance in the series

the lefty REYES has worked two and a third ... he has a 3.86 ERA ... no record yet

* C. BELTRAN facing D. REYES, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

REYES brings it home ... BELTRAN sends it deep to right ... but it will stay in the park

he gave it a good ride ... but DYE gets to it ... two down

* C. DUNCAN facing D. REYES, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

Now he comes home with it ... DUNCAN swings hard ... and fans ... tag him and bag him ... he's gone

that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* R. DURHAM facing W. WILLIAMS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

He wheels and deals ... popped him up ... back of second ... ROLLINS waves off IZTURIS

and gathers it in ... one down

* R. AURILIA facing W. WILLIAMS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

He lets it go ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... BELTRAN's racing back

it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down

AURILIA hits second under full steam

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

and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for AURILIA

for AURILIA, his 1st double of the series ... for Rich AURILIA, his 3rd hit of the series

* E. BYRNES facing W. WILLIAMS, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4

Now WILLIAMS pitches ... it's a moonshot ... right field ... RIOS over ... he's got lots of room

waits ... waits ... and brings it in ... AURILIA's tagging...RIOS sets

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

but they'll hold him there ... as the throw comes in

* R. HERNANDEZ facing W. WILLIAMS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4

He lets it go ... grounded weakly to short ... ROLLINS charges in ... comes up with it

and goes to first ... and that retires the side

* TOP OF THE 6th, Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* B. HAWPE facing D. REYES, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

Here's the pitch from REYES ... strike three on the outside corner ... REYES slipped one by him

one down

* A. RIOS facing D. REYES, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

He lets one go ... swung on ... it's popped foul behind third ... RAMIREZ's running for it

at the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one

* A. RIOS facing D. REYES, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

He wheels and deals ... a blast to right ... that could be trouble ... DYE's chasing it

he's at the track ... against the wall ... he makes the catch ... two down

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing D. REYES, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

REYES now ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes!

but DYE is right there to make a fine running catch ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Pepitones 4, Guys 1

* B. BONDS facing W. WILLIAMS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The pitch from WILLIAMS ... he goes the other way ... stroked solidly to left field

HAWPE's right there ... and hauls it in ... one away

* J. DREW facing W. WILLIAMS, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

Here comes the pitch ... spanked sharply to HELMS ... brutal bounce

the quick throw across the diamond ... got him! ... two away

* T. HAFNER facing W. WILLIAMS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

WILLIAMS to the wind ... and it's pulled hard to right ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... hooking

fair ball! ... home run for HAFNER

Pepitones 4, Guys 2

* A. RAMIREZ facing W. WILLIAMS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4

The pitch ... lofted high to right ... RIOS's there ... he's got a bead on it ... and RAMIREZ's gone

three down

The Guys will make a pitching change ... right-hander Mariano RIVERA trots in from the bullpen

and that will turn around IZTURIS ... REYES pitched an inning and two thirds in relief

the game for REYES ... no runs or hits ... he struck out 2 ... for RIVERA

his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander RIVERA has worked four innings

he has a 2.25 ERA

* TOP OF THE 7th, Pepitones 4, Guys 2

* M. IZTURIS facing M. RIVERA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

Here's the pitch from RIVERA ... popped high in front of the plate

HERNANDEZ tosses his mask away ... waves off RAMIREZ ... and he's got it ... notch one

* N. JOHNSON facing M. RIVERA, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

The pitch from RIVERA ... and it's pulled hard to right ... it's deep enough if it's fair

hooking ... foul ball ... strike one

* N. JOHNSON facing M. RIVERA, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

Now RIVERA comes home with it ... a high drive to deepest center ... BYRNES has it all the way

two gone

* J. ROLLINS facing M. RIVERA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

He lets it go ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... BYRNES's chasing it down

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

2nd safety for ROLLINS ... for ROLLINS, his 1st double of the series

for Jimmy ROLLINS, his 3rd hit of the series

* W. HELMS facing M. RIVERA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2

RIVERA looks back at ROLLINS on second ... RIVERA kicks and delivers ... off his fists

a weak pop fly ... AURILIA's backing up ... and HELMS is gone ... for the final out

Taking the mound for the Pepitones is Francisco RODRIGUEZ ... the right-hander

so WILLIAMS goes six innings ... his line ... 2 runs ... on 4 hits ... 2 homers ... one walk

he struck out 3 ... he stands to win it ... for RODRIGUEZ ... his 3rd appearance in the series

the right-hander RODRIGUEZ has worked three and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save

* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Pepitones 4, Guys 2

* J. DYE facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4

Here he comes ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one away

* R. DURHAM facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4

He brings it home ... DURHAM sends it deep to right ... but not deep enough

he gave it a good ride ... but RIOS gets to it ... two away

* R. AURILIA facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4

The pitch comes in ... cut on ... way out in front ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 8th, Pepitones 4, Guys 2

* C. BELTRAN facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

RIVERA with the offering ... hit in the air to left field ... DREW glides back ... plenty of room

and he covers it ... one down

* C. DUNCAN facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

The pitch comes in ... just off the corner ... a base on balls

* B. HAWPE facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2

The pitch comes in ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two away

* A. RIOS facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2

The offering ... lifted to center ... not too deep ... there's BYRNES ... this should do it

he squeezes it ... for the third out

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Pepitones 4, Guys 2

* E. BYRNES facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4

The pitch ... fly ball left field ... it's playable ... HAWPE moves under it ... and he's got it

one away

Guys skipper walking down the bench

He's calling on his reserves ... and they're yanking Ramon HERNANDEZ ... will call on Milton BRADLEY

to face the righty RODRIGUEZ ... he selects a chopstick ... and heads toward the plate

* M. BRADLEY facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4

RODRIGUEZ with the offering ... high fly ball to deep right ... RIOS's back to the warning track

he's against the wall ... reaches up ... and brings it down ... two away

* B. BONDS facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4

RODRIGUEZ into his motion ... delivers ... belted to right ... near the foul pole ... and it's

long gone! ... home run for BONDS

Pepitones 4, Guys 3

* J. DREW facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4

The pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and DREW coaxes a walk

and that puts the tying run on at first

And here comes Pepitones manager ... again ... he's asking RODRIGUEZ for the ball

on his way to the mound is Bob WICKMAN ... so RODRIGUEZ goes an inning and two thirds in relief

the line on him ... one earned run ... so far ... on one hit ... a homer ... one walk

he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for WICKMAN

his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander WICKMAN has worked one inning

he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save

* T. HAFNER facing B. WICKMAN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4

Firstbaseman DUNCAN holding the runner on ... the pitch ... swung on

and it's pulled hard to right ... base hit ... RIOS's got a long way to go ... he's there

DREW'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*)

here's the play at the plate ... and DREW's ... safe easily ... tie game!

and HAFNER holds with a double

Pepitones 4, Guys 4

* A. RAMIREZ facing B. WICKMAN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4

To the plate ... lined hard to left ... base hit ... HAWPE's racing in ... but he bobbles it!

rounding third HAFNER ... he'll score ... Guys lead! ... RAMIREZ's stretching it

the throw comes in to IZTURIS ... and he's out! ... good throw

RAMIREZ just doesn't have the wheels for that

Pepitones 4, Guys 5

Coming in to catch for the Guys is Henry BLANCO ... HAFNER leaves the game

Making another defensive change ... makes a switch at first base

Kevin YOUKILIS comes into the game replacing BRADLEY

Coming in to play third base for the Guys is Willie BLOOMQUIST ... RAMIREZ leaves the game

Saul RIVERA will take the mound for Nice ... the right-hander

RIVERA pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... one hit ... one walk ... one strikeout

for RIVERA ... his 3rd appearance in the series

the right-hander RIVERA has worked three innings ... he has a 3.00 ERA ... no record yet

it's his game to save

* TOP OF THE 9th, Pepitones 4, Guys 5

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing S. RIVERA, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5

The pitch ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... BYRNES's racing back ... he won't get it

it's off the wall ... BYRNES chases it down ... RODRIGUEZ cruises in to second

so the Nice defenses have been breached ... the tying run is now at second base

for RODRIGUEZ, his 2nd double of the series ... for Ivan RODRIGUEZ, his 8th hit of the series

* M. IZTURIS facing S. RIVERA, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5

Infielders in ... RIVERA comes to him ... IZTURIS squares ... fouled back to the screen

again he squares to bunt ... bunted at and fouled away ... strike two

* M. IZTURIS facing S. RIVERA, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5

The two-strike pitch ... IZTURIS squares ... fouled back to the screen ... strike three

IZTURIS doesn't get the job done

* N. JOHNSON facing S. RIVERA, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5

He brings it home ... swung on and lined ... base hit into center ... RODRIGUEZ's headed home

he ran right through the red light ... coming down the line ... the throw to the plate

and he scores ... tie ballgame! ... JOHNSON rounds first and holds ... RIVERA sets

tosses to BLOOMQUIST ... there's an appeal at third ... he missed the bag! ... RODRIGUEZ's out

and the run does not count ... two gone ... manager will schedule Fundamentals for the morning

* J. ROLLINS facing S. RIVERA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5

And JOHNSON takes off ... RIVERA deals ... lined toward first ... it's over his head

DYE's got a long way to go ... JOHNSON races to third ... they're waving him home

the throw from right field ... too late ... JOHNSON scores ... tie ballgame!

and ROLLINS's in to second standing

Pepitones 5, Guys 5

* W. HELMS facing S. RIVERA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5

Speedy ROLLINS edging toward third ... he lets it go ... lined hard to left

DREW had him played perfectly ... and he gloves it ... DREW scarcely had to move

that's the third out!

* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Pepitones 5, Guys 5

* J. DYE facing B. WICKMAN, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5

WICKMAN brings it home ... it's grounded into the hole ... DUNCAN to his right ... and it's through

DYE's on at first ... the game-winner is now at first ... Jermaine with his 2nd hit in this game

for Jermaine DYE, his 7th hit of the series

* R. DURHAM facing B. WICKMAN, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5

DYE going with the pitch ... WICKMAN delivers ... swing and a miss ... RODRIGUEZ fires to second

and gets him! ... great throw by RODRIGUEZ ... and that costs them a lead-getter

* R. DURHAM facing B. WICKMAN, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5

WICKMAN brings it home ... DURHAM clubs a high drive ... deep to right ... it could be

RIOS to the track ... and he takes it at the wall ... DURHAM just missed it ... two down

* R. AURILIA facing B. WICKMAN, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5

WICKMAN deals ... and AURILIA is caught looking ... three away!

* TOP OF THE 10th, Pepitones 5, Guys 5

* C. BELTRAN facing S. RIVERA, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5

The pitch ... and BELTRAN is caught looking ... one away

* C. DUNCAN facing S. RIVERA, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5

The pitch ... DUNCAN drills one ... by BLOOMQUIST ... backed up by AURILIA

the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by YOUKILIS ... out at first! ... two away

And here comes Guys manager ... again ... he's asking RIVERA for the ball

he's calling for Greg MADDUX ... so RIVERA goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... he yielded

one earned run ... on 3 hits ... he fans 2 ... for MADDUX his first appearance in the series

he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win

* B. HAWPE facing G. MADDUX, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5

The pitch ... HAWPE belts one to right center ... DYE will play it on the hop

and HAWPE's aboard with a single ... the go ahead run has reached

that's HAWPE's 2nd hit of the game ... for Brad HAWPE, his 5th hit of the series

* A. RIOS facing G. MADDUX, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5

Now the pitch ... RIOS smacks it ... straight down the line in left ... could it go? ... it could

and it does! ... just inside the left field foul pole ... a two-run shot

Alex trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown ... he's greeted at the plate

Pepitones 7, Guys 5

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing G. MADDUX, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5

Here's the pitch ... in the dirt ... ball one

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing G. MADDUX, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5

The pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... side retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Pepitones 7, Guys 5

* E. BYRNES facing B. WICKMAN, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7

He brings it in ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... HAWPE drifts over ... plenty of room

and he covers it ... one down!

* K. YOUKILIS facing B. WICKMAN, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7

WICKMAN deals ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by IZTURIS! ... throws

and he makes the play to first ... for the second out

* B. BONDS facing B. WICKMAN, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7

Now the pitch ... BONDS piles into this pitch ... that could be trouble

RIOS races it to the wall ... back ... it's history! ... home run for Barry BONDS

Pepitones 7, Guys 6

* J. DREW facing B. WICKMAN, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7

WICKMAN kicks and deals ... DREW hits it in the air to fairly deep right field ... RIOS is over

and so is the at bat for DREW ... and that's the last out of the game

FINAL SCORE : Pepitones 7, Guys 6