* TOP OF THE 1st, Pilgrims 0, Flying Fish 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* N. SWISHER facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... MOSS gallops for it ... he dives
he cuts it off ... throws to second ... and SWISHER holds with a single
for Nick SWISHER, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. BELTRE facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The offering to BELTRE ... he goes the opposite way ... high fly deep to right
MOSS got a good jump ... he's at the warning track ... and brings it down ... one away
and SWISHER gets back safely ... as the throw comes in
* G. STANTON facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
SCHERZER rocks and fires ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... two gone
* T. COLVIN facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They're holding SWISHER ... the pitch ... COLVIN shoots it toward short
REYES stops it on the first hop ... flips it to UTLEY ... and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Pilgrims 0, Flying Fish 0
* D. WRIGHT facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now VOGELSONG pitches ... a little tapper up the line ... PUJOLS charges ... scoops it
and tags WRIGHT ... one down
* C. UTLEY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's rocked high and deep ... get going STANTON ... but he can only watch
it's gone
Pilgrims 0, Flying Fish 1
* B. MOSS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's a pitch ... lofted deep to center field ... GRANDERSON roams over ... he has it measured
he hauls it in ... for the second out
* Y. CESPEDES facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering ... a towering fly ball to center ... this should do it ... GRANDERSON roams over
plenty of room ... and hauls it in ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Pilgrims 0, Flying Fish 1
* C. GRANDERSON facing M. SCHERZER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
SCHERZER comes home ... right by him ... strike three ... one down
* A. PUJOLS facing M. SCHERZER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
SCHERZER winds and fires ... cut on ... and missed ... PUJOLS goes down swinging ... two away
* I. DESMOND facing M. SCHERZER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... WIETERS moves under it
he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... Pilgrims go down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Pilgrims 0, Flying Fish 1
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He brings it home ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for WILLINGHAM
* C. DAVIS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
To the plate ... easy bouncer to SCUTARO ... he's up with it ... over to DESMOND covering second
in time ... and Ian DESMOND will hold the ball
the toss was just a little wide and tough to handle ... DAVIS reaches first on the play
* J. REYES facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The offering to REYES ... pulled hard ... right fielder STANTON going back
all he can do is watch ... it's out of here! ... two-run shot for REYES
he seems to like base runners
Pilgrims 0, Flying Fish 3
* A. GORDON facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
VOGELSONG winds up ... upstairs ... and GORDON isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base
* M. WIETERS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
They're holding GORDON ... the pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... and GORDON is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... SAFE!...late throw ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* M. WIETERS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... taken...ball ... WIETERS walks ... and that's already the 3rd walk issued by VOGELSONG
that was WIETERS's first walk of the series
* D. WRIGHT facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... base hit ... COLVIN is racing over
he cuts it off deep in the gap ... GORDON is around third ... WIETERS is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GORDON in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
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 he's ... in standing ... and WIETERS holds at second
WRIGHT is on with a single
Pilgrims 0, Flying Fish 4
* C. UTLEY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... skied high to the left side
DESMOND's drifting back ... he's under it ... infield fly called ... and he makes the catch
and the runners hold
* B. MOSS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-0
The runners take their lead ... VOGELSONG now ... grounded to the right side
PUJOLS knocks it down ... he's up with it ... and he outraces MOSS to the bag
for the do-it-yourself putout ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Pilgrims 0, Flying Fish 4
* M. SCUTARO facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
Now the pitch ... line drive base hit to right ... MOSS fields it and throws it to second
a clean single for SCUTARO ... for Marco SCUTARO, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. MATHIS facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
They're holding SCUTARO ... there goes SCUTARO ... it's roped hard to right ... into the corner
MOSS's after it ... SCUTARO's digging ... he's around third ... coming down the line
he'll score ... the throw in to second ... not in time!
and MATHIS's in standing with a double
Pilgrims 1, Flying Fish 4
* N. SWISHER facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... it's popped up ... in the air to the left side ... REYES's racing over
into foul territory ... he waves off WRIGHT ... and makes the catch ... one down
MATHIS holds second
* A. BELTRE facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
SCHERZER deals ... a lazy fly ball to left ... BELTRE got under it ... and now so does GORDON
it's in the bag ... MATHIS's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is fired back in
* G. STANTON facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
SCHERZER comes to the plate ... OOOOF! ... STANTON flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Pilgrims 1, Flying Fish 4
* Y. CESPEDES facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... popped up ... shallow center field ... GRANDERSON's coming on ... and he's got it
one down
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... over but low ... and WILLINGHAM takes first
* C. DAVIS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
VOGELSONG with the pitch ... DAVIS bruises one ... heading down the line in right
STANTON is after it ... he flags it down on the second bounce ... WILLINGHAM's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... and they hold WILLINGHAM up ... as the throw comes in
and Chris is on with a single ... for Chris DAVIS, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. REYES facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-1
VOGELSONG rocks and fires ... rapped back to the mound ... VOGELSONG has it
turns and fires to second ... back to first ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 4th, Pilgrims 1, Flying Fish 4
* T. COLVIN facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
SCHERZER into his motion ... delivers ... COLVIN bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but GORDON flags it down on the first bounce ... and COLVIN decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Tyler COLVIN, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. GRANDERSON facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
COLVIN going with the pitch ... and it's pulled hard to right ... MOSS's there ... reaches up
and hauls it in ... for the first out ... COLVIN gets back to first
* A. PUJOLS facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
And COLVIN takes off ... the delivery ... it's hard and long ... sending CESPEDES back ... back
CESPEDES chases it down ... two away ... and COLVIN returns to first ... as the throw comes in
* I. DESMOND facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
The runner's going ... he delivers ... soft liner ... one-hops DAVIS
he'll make the play at first himself ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Pilgrims 1, Flying Fish 4
* A. GORDON facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... one down
* M. WIETERS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
VOGELSONG with the pitch ... swung on ... Texas Leaguer to right ... WIETERS rounds first and holds
for Matt WIETERS, his 2nd hit of the series
* D. WRIGHT facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
They start the runner ... line drive to third ... caught! ... over to first ... double play!
* TOP OF THE 5th, Pilgrims 1, Flying Fish 4
* M. SCUTARO facing M. SCHERZER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
SCHERZER into the wind ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... CESPEDES's racing back
he won't get it ... it's off the wall ... CESPEDES chases it down
SCUTARO cruises in to second ... Marco with his 2nd hit in this game
for SCUTARO, his 1st double of the series ... for Marco SCUTARO, his 3rd hit of the series
And here comes Flying Fish manager ... he's asking SCHERZER for the ball
is bringing in Jerry BLEVINS to face MATHIS ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so SCHERZER goes four innings ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 5 hits
he fans 4 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for BLEVINS
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty BLEVINS has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses
he inherits a runner in scoring position
Pilgrims skipper walking down the bench
He's going to his bench ... they're replacing Jeff MATHIS ... A.J. ELLIS is enlisted to hit for him
bats right ... he shoulders the bat ... walks confidently before the crowd
* A. ELLIS facing J. BLEVINS, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
Now BLEVINS pitches ... on the ground ... UTLEY gloves it ... no play at third
and he flips to first ... in time ... one down ... SCUTARO moves up
* N. SWISHER facing J. BLEVINS, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-4
Flying Fish playing for the out at first ... SCUTARO takes his lead at third
BLEVINS brings it home ... smashed down the line ... DAVIS dives ... and he's got it!
he's on his feet ... waves off BLEVINS ... and he tags the bag for the out ... two away
SCUTARO has to hold third ... pretty play
* A. BELTRE facing J. BLEVINS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-4
SCUTARO down the line some at third ... BLEVINS brings it ... big swing
it's a dying quail to right ... MOSS gallops in ... UTLEY races back
but it parachutes between them ... a Texas League single for BELTRE ... SCUTARO scores easily
and BELTRE has the RBI
Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 4
* G. STANTON facing J. BLEVINS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
BLEVINS with the offering ... it's a shot to left center ... GORDON's racing to the gap
he's on the track ... caught! ... Pilgrims gone!
A.J. ELLIS ... now catching for the Pilgrims
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 4
* C. UTLEY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... UTLEY slaps one to the right side ... PUJOLS moves for it ... and he spears it!
races to the bag ... in time for the out ... one down
* B. MOSS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
VOGELSONG winds and fires ... on the ground ... back through the box ... SCUTARO gloves it
spins and fires ... long stretch ... just nips MOSS by a half step ... and that's out number two
* Y. CESPEDES facing R. VOGELSONG, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Now he comes home with it ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit
CESPEDES rounds first ... GRANDERSON takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second
and CESPEDES holds with a single ... for Yoenis CESPEDES, his 1st hit of the series
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. VOGELSONG, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
VOGELSONG kicks and deals ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... say good-bye
home run for WILLINGHAM ... and two runs score
Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 6
* C. DAVIS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
VOGELSONG fires it in ... swung on ... big K ... and DAVIS's retired ... side retired
Is bringing in Luis AYALA to face COLVIN ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
BLEVINS pitched one inning in relief ... the game for BLEVINS ... one hit
for AYALA his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 6th, Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 6
* T. COLVIN facing L. AYALA, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Here's the pitch from AYALA ... swing and a miss ... and COLVIN is out ... one down
* C. GRANDERSON facing L. AYALA, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Here he comes ... GRANDERSON sends it deep to right ... but not deep enough
he gave it a good ride ... but MOSS gets to it ... two away
* A. PUJOLS facing L. AYALA, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Here's the pitch from AYALA ... PUJOLS got under it ... it's drifting near the stands past first
DAVIS is there ... he has it ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 6
* J. REYES facing R. VOGELSONG, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... PUJOLS covers it and touches the bag
one down!
* A. GORDON facing R. VOGELSONG, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
VOGELSONG winds and fires ... hot smash to third ... BELTRE gets his glove on it
now the long throw ... PUJOLS scoops it on one hop ... and GORDON is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... for out number two
* M. WIETERS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
VOGELSONG brings it home ... WIETERS swings ... it's a high bouncer to third ... BELTRE gloves it
sets ... long throw to first ... and he gets him ... Flying Fish gone!
* TOP OF THE 7th, Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 6
* I. DESMOND facing L. AYALA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch comes in ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one away
* M. SCUTARO facing L. AYALA, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Now the delivery ... swung on ... poked to right ... base hit ... MOSS gets in front of it
fields it cleanly ... SCUTARO rounds first and holds ... he's on with a single
that's SCUTARO's 3rd hit of the game ... for Marco SCUTARO, his 4th hit of the series
* A. ELLIS facing L. AYALA, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-6
He wheels and deals ... swung on ... grounded to WRIGHT at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... two away ... SCUTARO moves to second on the play
* N. SWISHER facing L. AYALA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-6
The pitch ... it's lifted high to shallow left ... REYES's drifting back ... and he's got it
for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 6
* D. WRIGHT facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The offering to WRIGHT ... base hit center field ... GRANDERSON's over ... scoops it up
and WRIGHT holds first with a single ... that's WRIGHT's 2nd hit of the game
for David WRIGHT, his 3rd hit of the series
* C. UTLEY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
Now the delivery ... grounder to SCUTARO ... he fires to DESMOND at second ... out!
over to PUJOLS at first ... and he's ... safe at first ... but they get the lead runner
one down
* B. MOSS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
Firstbaseman PUJOLS right on the bag ... VOGELSONG kicks and deals ... swung on ... strike!
UTLEY breaks for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... UTLEY has this base wrapped up ... he's safe at second
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the Flying Fish 2nd stolen base in this game
* B. MOSS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
UTLEY trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... the pitch ... breaking ball
called strike three ... he's out for excessive window shopping ... two down
* Y. CESPEDES facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
VOGELSONG looks back at UTLEY on second ... the offering to CESPEDES
and it's pulled hard to left ... COLVIN's racing in for it ... UTLEY's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving UTLEY in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CESPEDES's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
UTLEY scores ... BELTRE cuts it to second ... and he's ... tagged out...not even close
the firstbase coach was waving him on
Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 7
Coming in to play right field for the Flying Fish is Josh REDDICK ... MOSS leaves the game
Brandon BELT is now playing first for Asbury Park ... takes DAVIS out of the game
Coming in to relieve AYALA is Matt LINDSTROM ... the right-hander
so AYALA goes two innings in relief ... he yielded ... one hit ... he struck out 2
for LINDSTROM his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 8th, Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 7
* A. BELTRE facing M. LINDSTROM, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
LINDSTROM into the wind ... line drive base hit to right
REDDICK fields it and throws it to second ... a clean single for BELTRE ... 2nd safety for BELTRE
for Adrian BELTRE, his 6th hit of the series
* G. STANTON facing M. LINDSTROM, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
He wheels and deals ... hit hard to right center ... CESPEDES scampering back
almost to the track ... and brings it down ... BELTRE retreats to first
* T. COLVIN facing M. LINDSTROM, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
Quick move to the plate ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two away
* C. GRANDERSON facing M. LINDSTROM, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
Space on the right ... LINDSTROM comes to him ... high ... and BELTRE's off the bag
WIETERS pumps ... but holds the ball ... ball one
* C. GRANDERSON facing M. LINDSTROM, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
LINDSTROM cranks it up ... GRANDERSON's called out on strikes ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 7
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. VOGELSONG, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
Now VOGELSONG comes home with it ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one down
* B. BELT facing R. VOGELSONG, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
And now the pitch ... BELT bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by DESMOND
makes the throw ... and BELT is out at first ... two away
* J. REYES facing R. VOGELSONG, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
He delivers ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... three down
* TOP OF THE 9th, Pilgrims 2, Flying Fish 7
* A. PUJOLS facing M. LINDSTROM, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The delivery ... swing and a little looper ... shortstop REYES might have a play ... running back
he twists and reaches ... but it drops just beyond his glove ... GORDON gets it back in
PUJOLS checks in at first with a single ... for Albert PUJOLS, his 2nd hit of the series
* I. DESMOND facing M. LINDSTROM, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
Quick move to the plate ... jams him ... on the hands ... it rolls slowly toward short
REYES charges in ... picks it up ... wings it to BELT ... not in time
and DESMOND picks up a scratch base hit ... for Ian DESMOND, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. SCUTARO facing M. LINDSTROM, T 9th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... on the ground to deep short ... REYES can't get there ... it's through for a base hit
GORDON running in ... still coming ... PUJOLS is around third ... DESMOND is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BELT ... and they're holding PUJOLS at third
SCUTARO loads them up with a single
* A. ELLIS facing M. LINDSTROM, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-7
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... he delivers ... hit to straightaway center field
he was shading him to left ... CESPEDES running it down ... he has it!
the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at third
* N. SWISHER facing M. LINDSTROM, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-7
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... fisted to right by SWISHER
and it falls in front of REDDICK ... PUJOLS scores ... DESMOND's rounding third
SCUTARO's around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BELT ... SWISHER is on at first with a single
and they're holding DESMOND at third
Pilgrims 3, Flying Fish 7
And here comes Flying Fish manager ... he's asking LINDSTROM for the ball
they'll go to Craig KIMBREL ... the right-hander ... LINDSTROM pitched one and a third in relief
the line on him ... one earned run ... so far ... on 5 hits ... he fans 2
he's responsible for the runners ... for KIMBREL ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander KIMBREL has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* A. BELTRE facing C. KIMBREL, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 3-7
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... here's the pitch from KIMBREL
and BELTRE goes out and gets it ... a long drive to deep left field ... GORDON galloping back
back ... back ... and GORDON watches it disappear ... a grand slam home run for BELTRE!
Adrian ties the game! ... BELTRE will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time
KIMBREL is giving himself a lecture ... KIMBREL does some landscaping on the mound
Pilgrims 7, Flying Fish 7
* G. STANTON facing C. KIMBREL, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... off the end of the bat ... BELT moves for it ... and he spears it!
races to the bag ... in time for the out ... two gone
* T. COLVIN facing C. KIMBREL, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
KIMBREL brings it home ... swung on and missed ... Pilgrims gone!
COLVIN has now struck out 3 times
On his way to the mound is Ryan COOK ... so VOGELSONG gets his innings ... he pitched eight
his line ... 7 runs ... on 9 hits ... 3 homers ... walked 4 ... he struck out 4
he gets a no-decision ... for COOK ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander COOK has worked three innings ... he has a 3.00 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... one save ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Pilgrims 7, Flying Fish 7
* A. GORDON facing R. COOK, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
COOK winds and fires ... GORDON blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... GRANDERSON plays the carom ... GORDON's going for two
here's the throw ... and GORDON pulls in to second with a long double
so fasten your seat belts once again ... that puts the winning run in scoring position
for GORDON, his 2nd double of the series ... for Alex GORDON, his 4th hit of the series
* M. WIETERS facing R. COOK, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... it's back to him at the mound ... he takes the high hop ... it handcuffed him
throws quickly to first ... and there's one away ... GORDON moves to third
so here we go, sports fans ... the winning run is now on third base
Flying Fish skipper walking down the bench
The Flying Fish have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Alexi CASILLA
to run for GORDON ... CASILLA takes his place at third base ... he's a threat
getting some legs out there
* D. WRIGHT facing R. COOK, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 7-7
The Pilgrims are looking for the play at the plate ... CASILLA into a little shuffle at third
the pitch ... tagged ... and caught by COOK! ... two down! ... CASILLA holds safely
* C. UTLEY facing R. COOK, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 7-7
COOK looks CASILLA back to third ... COOK comes to him ... the whifffff! ... COOK makes him look bad
and CASILLA is stranded ... three down
Josh WILLINGHAM, the designated hitter, ... will now play left field ... that's a big move by
the DH will no longer be allowed for the Flying Fish
Asbury Park has asked for time ... this is unusual ... in a move which invalidates the DH-Rule
Craig KIMBREL will replace CASILLA ... he'll go to pitcher
manager displaying a little strategy
* TOP OF THE 10th, Pilgrims 7, Flying Fish 7
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. KIMBREL, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
KIMBREL to the wind ... a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone!
way over the fence ... home run for GRANDERSON
Pilgrims 8, Flying Fish 7
* A. PUJOLS facing C. KIMBREL, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7
Here's the pitch ... bounced to short ... REYES to his right ... he has it ... and he throws him out
for out number one
* I. DESMOND facing C. KIMBREL, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7
And now the pitch ... half swing ... yes! ... DESMOND went too far ... out on strikes ... two gone
* M. SCUTARO facing C. KIMBREL, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7
Now he comes home with it ... and SCUTARO is caught looking ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Pilgrims 8, Flying Fish 7
* J. REDDICK facing R. COOK, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
The pitch from COOK ... REDDICK pops it up behind the plate ... ELLIS moves under it
and hauls it in ... one away
* Y. CESPEDES facing R. COOK, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
The pitch ... OOOOF! ... CESPEDES flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... that's two!
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. COOK, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
COOK to the wind ... a healthy cut by WILLINGHAM ... but he sends it straight up
ELLIS flings his mask aside ... he's in fair ground ... and the ball hits off his mitt!
it rolls away ... but COOK is there ... and WILLINGHAM is on at first
that play was tougher than it looked ... A.J. ELLIS takes the E ... the tying run is on
* B. BELT facing R. COOK, B 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 7-8
The pitch to BELT ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes! it's in play
the ball rolls down the line ... STANTON scoots for it ... he has it
WILLINGHAM'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*)
BELT's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and WILLINGHAM's ... out!...just missed getting in
go to town, Pilgrims! ... they cut off the tying run! ... they cut off the tying run!
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... WILLINGHAM just doesn't have the wheels
FINAL SCORE : Pilgrims 8, Flying Fish 7