* TOP OF THE 1st, Red Devils 0, Water 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* K. LOFTON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... high fly ball ... right field ... WALKER trots over ... taps the glove
makes the catch ... one away
* J. JAHA facing P. MARTINEZ, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... JAHA slaps it on the ground toward right ... this one has eyes
right between ALFONZO and DELGADO for a base hit
JAHA couldn't have thrown it in a better spot ... for John JAHA, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. McGWIRE facing P. MARTINEZ, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... ALFONZO dives ... he cuts it off
he's on his feet ... the quick toss to DELGADO ... and he's out easily ... for the second out
JAHA moves into scoring position
* C. EVERETT facing P. MARTINEZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch from MARTINEZ ... bounced to short ... he takes the high hop ... fires to first
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Red Devils 0, Water 0
* R. HENDERSON facing J. SMOLTZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SMOLTZ deals ... a shot to left field ... DAMON got a great jump ... he's back ... reaches up
and brings it down ... one down
* E. ALFONZO facing J. SMOLTZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SMOLTZ to the wind ... ALFONZO sends it in the air ... deep right center field ... EVERETT after it
LOFTON goes over ... and right fielder LOFTON chases it down ... two gone
* D. JETER facing J. SMOLTZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... grounded to short ... this should do it ... the throw to first ... gets him
three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Red Devils 0, Water 0
* D. NILSSON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... WALKER's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove
and makes the catch ... one down
* J. HARTEN facing P. MARTINEZ, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He comes home ... the ball is chopped out over the mound ... JETER gets to it in front of second
rifles it to first ... and just nips HARTEN ... two away
* J. DAMON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... FINLEY's chasing it down
but there's nothing he can do ... DAMON cruises in to second
* R. DURHAM facing P. MARTINEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
DAMON moves another step away from second ... the pitch comes in ... looped to right
toward the gap ... WALKER's after it ... cuts it off on the bounce ... DAMON's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving DAMON in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
DURHAM'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 throw
and there's a play at second ... the throw ... and DURHAM's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and DURHAM's speed gets him in there
Red Devils 1, Water 0
* N. PEREZ facing P. MARTINEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
DURHAM stretches his lead off second ... he lets it go ... bounced back to the mound
MARTINEZ knocks it down ... picks it up ... throws to first ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Red Devils 1, Water 0
* L. WALKER facing J. SMOLTZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
And the pitch ... hard two-bouncer to short ... PEREZ covers it...plenty of time ... fires
one away
* M. SWEENEY facing J. SMOLTZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
SMOLTZ into the wind ... SWEENEY hits a little fly to left ... DAMON's racing in ... still coming
he's there ... and hauls it in ... two down
* C. DELGADO facing J. SMOLTZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... swung on ... a little tapper up the line ... McGWIRE's in ... he's up with it
he tags DELGADO ... and he drops the ball! ... DELGADO is safe at first
McGWIRE picks up an error
* K. CAMINITI facing J. SMOLTZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He lets it go ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... base hit
LOFTON's got a long way to go ... he's there ... DELGADO'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*)
CAMINITI's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and DELGADO's ... safe easily
and CAMINITI takes third on the throw
Red Devils 1, Water 1
* M. STAIRS facing J. SMOLTZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 1-1
CAMINITI steps off third ... the pitch to STAIRS ... he swings ... but he held up
no, he went too far ... Matt is down on strikes ... and CAMINITI is stranded ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Red Devils 1, Water 1
* K. LOFTON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
MARTINEZ with the pitch ... half swing by LOFTON ... the pitch was low ... did he hold up? ... no
LOFTON will grab some pine ... one down
* J. JAHA facing P. MARTINEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
MARTINEZ with the offering ... taken...ball ... JAHA walks
that was JAHA's first walk of the series
* M. McGWIRE facing P. MARTINEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
MARTINEZ brings it ... he goes the opposite way ... high fly deep to right
WALKER got a good jump ... he's at the warning track ... say good-bye to this one...it's gone!
home run for McGWIRE ... and two runs score
Red Devils 3, Water 1
* C. EVERETT facing P. MARTINEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He lets one go ... popped foul behind first ... near the stands ... DELGADO moves under it
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and makes the catch ... two away
* D. NILSSON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
To the plate ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far ... Dave is down on strikes
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Red Devils 3, Water 1
* S. FINLEY facing J. SMOLTZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
And the pitch comes in ... swung on and missed ... SMOLTZ pulled the string
and FINLEY was way out in front ... one away
* R. HENDERSON facing J. SMOLTZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The offering to HENDERSON ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and HENDERSON trots down to first
that was HENDERSON's first walk of the series
* E. ALFONZO facing J. SMOLTZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Firstbaseman McGWIRE perched right in front of the bag ... HENDERSON's off and running
he delivers ... it's roped hard to right ... into the corner ... LOFTON's after it
HENDERSON's digging ... he's around third ... coming down the line ... he'll score
the throw in to second ... not in time! ... and ALFONZO's in standing with a double
Red Devils 3, Water 2
* D. JETER facing J. SMOLTZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
Pitcher steps off ... SMOLTZ's back on the rubber ... the pitch ... popped high to the left side
HARTEN drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch
and that's out number two ... and ALFONZO holds at second
* L. WALKER facing J. SMOLTZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
Here's the delivery ... grounded deep into the hole ... PEREZ is over...stabs for it ... he stops it
long throw to first ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 4th, Red Devils 3, Water 2
* J. HARTEN facing P. MARTINEZ, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
MARTINEZ deals ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he went around
one down
* J. DAMON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He comes home ... DAMON grounds it foul at the plate ... strike one
* J. DAMON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He wheels and deals ... and he walks him ... DAMON mosies down to first
that was DAMON's first walk of the series
* R. DURHAM facing P. MARTINEZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
They're holding DAMON ... but he's well off the bag ... here comes the pitch ... on the hands
popped up ... CAMINITI's waving off the others ... he's under it ... he puts it away
* N. PEREZ facing P. MARTINEZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
MARTINEZ deals ... grounded hard wide of third ... CAMINITI takes it on the short hop
he'll go to first ... and they get him ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Red Devils 3, Water 2
* M. SWEENEY facing J. SMOLTZ, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
SMOLTZ to the wind ... hard two-bouncer to short ... PEREZ covers it...plenty of time ... fires
and there's one away
* C. DELGADO facing J. SMOLTZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
Here's the pitch ... swung on ... popped up ... NILSSON scrambles ... near the stands
it goes into the crowd ... strike one
* C. DELGADO facing J. SMOLTZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
SMOLTZ comes to him ... a high drive to deepest center ... EVERETT has it all the way ... two down
* K. CAMINITI facing J. SMOLTZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... PEREZ gloves it ... and easily throws out CAMINITI
three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Red Devils 3, Water 2
* K. LOFTON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He comes home ... ground ball to DELGADO ... right between his legs! ... he chases it down
and LOFTON will hold at first ... DELGADO picks up an error
* J. JAHA facing P. MARTINEZ, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
MARTINEZ into his motion ... delivers ... JAHA waves at it ... strike! ... there goes LOFTON!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SWEENEY fires it down ... LOFTON sneaks in ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* J. JAHA facing P. MARTINEZ, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
LOFTON now with an aggressive lead ... MARTINEZ kicks and delivers ... it's a shot to left center
way back ... FINLEY jumps...it's ... off the wall ... STAIRS grabs the ball ... throws it in
LOFTON scores ... and JAHA will make second easily
Red Devils 4, Water 2
* M. McGWIRE facing P. MARTINEZ, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
Here comes the pitch ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one away
* C. EVERETT facing P. MARTINEZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
MARTINEZ comes to the plate ... grounded to the right side ... DELGADO knocks it down
he's up with it ... JAHA rounds third ... DELGADO fires to CAMINITI ... JAHA dives back in
and he's ... OUT!...couldn't change direction ... and EVERETT's on at first with a single
* D. NILSSON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
And they've got EVERETT off first ... MARTINEZ fires ... picked off ... quick move by Pedro MARTINEZ
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Red Devils 4, Water 2
* M. STAIRS facing J. SMOLTZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
SMOLTZ comes home ... a skyscraper to deep left ... DAMON races back ... he turns left
and he stabs at the ball and has it ... for the first out
* S. FINLEY facing J. SMOLTZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
SMOLTZ into his motion ... delivers ... popped foul behind first ... near the stands
McGWIRE moves under it ... takes a couple of steps to his left ... and makes the catch
notch two
* R. HENDERSON facing J. SMOLTZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... DAMON drifts over ... he's under it
lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, Red Devils 4, Water 2
* D. NILSSON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The offering to NILSSON ... strike three...got him looking ... NILSSON doesn't like the call
!!#?$@!*!?%#@?*/#!! ... and he said something to the ump ... and he's thrown out of the game!
* J. HARTEN facing P. MARTINEZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch from MARTINEZ ... looped to right ... WALKER racing in ... if it stays up he'll get it
coming hard ... still coming ... and he makes the catch ... two down
* J. DAMON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch comes in ... taken for a strike ... DAMON goes down looking
he stood there like the house by the side of the road ... and watched it go by ... side retired
NILSSON was tossed ... for the Red Devils ... now has Tom LAMPKIN catching
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Red Devils 4, Water 2
* E. ALFONZO facing J. SMOLTZ, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one down
* D. JETER facing J. SMOLTZ, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
SMOLTZ into the wind ... grounder to DURHAM ... he scoops it up ... flips to first ... notch two
* L. WALKER facing J. SMOLTZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch to WALKER ... hot shot to the right side ... DURHAM to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 7th, Red Devils 4, Water 2
* R. DURHAM facing P. MARTINEZ, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
And the pitch comes in ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center
FINLEY's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
DURHAM 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 DURHAM
that's DURHAM's 2nd hit of the game ... for DURHAM, his 1st double of the series
for Ray DURHAM, his 2nd hit of the series
* N. PEREZ facing P. MARTINEZ, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
DURHAM moves another step away from second ... he's on with a lead-off double
quick move to the plate ... PEREZ squares ... it's bunted to the first base side
DELGADO picks it up ... looks at third ... and goes to ALFONZO covering first
for the easy out ... PEREZ has himself a successful sacrifice ... DURHAM moves to third
* K. LOFTON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-2
Infield drawn in ... checks third ... MARTINEZ cranks it up ... wide of the strike zone
ball four ... and LOFTON trots down to first
* J. JAHA facing P. MARTINEZ, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... throw to first ... he's back
MARTINEZ gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... MARTINEZ comes to him
lined to left center ... base hit ... FINLEY is over ... DURHAM scores
FINLEY takes it on the long bounce ... LOFTON is around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to JETER ... and they're holding LOFTON at second
Red Devils 5, Water 2
* M. McGWIRE facing P. MARTINEZ, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... McGWIRE pops it up behind the plate ... SWEENEY tosses his mask away ... he scrambles
it's out of play ... strike one
* M. McGWIRE facing P. MARTINEZ, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-2
The runners take their lead ... the delivery ... smashed hard at DELGADO ... he scoops it up
over to second for one ... back to DELGADO at first ... double play
and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Red Devils 5, Water 2
* M. SWEENEY facing J. SMOLTZ, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
SMOLTZ brings it home ... looped to right ... LOFTON racing in ... if it stays up he'll get it
coming hard ... still coming ... and he makes the catch ... one down
* C. DELGADO facing J. SMOLTZ, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
And now the pitch ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... EVERETT has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... two gone
* K. CAMINITI facing J. SMOLTZ, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
SMOLTZ kicks and deals ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder EVERETT parks under it
he's got it ... and CAMINITI's gone ... three down
* TOP OF THE 8th, Red Devils 5, Water 2
* C. EVERETT facing P. MARTINEZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
MARTINEZ comes to the plate ... EVERETT strokes it sharply toward short ... JETER into the hole
plants himself for the long throw ... guns it hard to DELGADO ... got him! ... one down
* T. LAMPKIN facing P. MARTINEZ, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch comes in ... high fly ball to deep right ... WALKER's back to the warning track
he's against the wall ... reaches up ... and brings it down ... two away
* J. HARTEN facing P. MARTINEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Here's the delivery ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by SWEENEY...strikeout ... three down
Making another defensive change ... is sending in Billy SPIERS
he'll be playing third base for Corsica ... HARTEN is out
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Red Devils 5, Water 2
* M. STAIRS facing J. SMOLTZ, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch comes in ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for DAMON
but he says he's got it ... and he does ... one away
* S. FINLEY facing J. SMOLTZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Here's a pitch ... swung on ... Texas Leaguer to right ... FINLEY rounds first and holds
for Steve FINLEY, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. HENDERSON facing J. SMOLTZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
Quick move to the plate ... grounded deep into the hole ... PEREZ's over ... he's got it
the long throw to first ... two away! ... FINLEY moves up ... no chance for the lead runner
* E. ALFONZO facing J. SMOLTZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
SMOLTZ working on FINLEY to hold him close ... the offering to ALFONZO ... looped to right
toward the gap ... LOFTON's after it ... cuts it off on the bounce ... FINLEY's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving FINLEY in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... ALFONZO holds at first with a single
Red Devils 5, Water 3
And here comes Red Devils manager ... he's asking SMOLTZ for the ball
is bringing in Billy WAGNER to face JETER ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so SMOLTZ gets his innings ... he pitched seven and two thirds ... the game for SMOLTZ ... 3 runs
2 earned ... on 4 hits ... one walk ... he struck out 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 2-run lead ... for WAGNER his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
* D. JETER facing B. WAGNER, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
They start the runner ... looped toward short ... and he's got it
* TOP OF THE 9th, Red Devils 5, Water 3
* J. DAMON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
MARTINEZ winds up ... DAMON sends it in the air ... deep right center field ... FINLEY goes over
WALKER goes over ... and right fielder WALKER chases it down ... one away
* R. DURHAM facing P. MARTINEZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by ALFONZO ... he throws in time ... two down
* N. PEREZ facing P. MARTINEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
MARTINEZ deals ... banged to left center ... base hit ... PEREZ rounds first
and holds with a single ... for Neifi PEREZ, his 1st hit of the series
* K. LOFTON facing P. MARTINEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
Firstbaseman DELGADO ready for a throw from MARTINEZ ... the pitch ... high and inside
PEREZ is off to the races
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's SWEENEY with the throw ... nails him! ... and they just sold the insurance policy
and the aggressive baserunning does not pay off ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Red Devils 5, Water 3
* L. WALKER facing B. WAGNER, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
WAGNER with the offering ... line drive base hit to right
LOFTON fields it and throws it to second ... a clean single for WALKER
for Larry WALKER, his 1st hit of the series
* M. SWEENEY facing B. WAGNER, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
Firstbaseman McGWIRE's on the bag ... WALKER with a substantial lead ... now the pitch ... swung on
strike! ... WALKER is running ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... SAFE!...good jump ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* M. SWEENEY facing B. WAGNER, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5
WAGNER looks back at WALKER on second ... the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... way back
EVERETT jumps...it's ... off the wall ... DAMON grabs the ball ... throws it in ... WALKER scores
and SWEENEY will make second easily
Red Devils 5, Water 4
Water manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base
SWEENEY leaves the field ... here comes Tony WOMACK ... he's a speedster
getting some legs out there
* C. DELGADO facing B. WAGNER, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5
WOMACK extending his lead ... the pitch ... he squares ... bunted back to the mound
WAGNER has it ... looks at third ... he throws there ... and WOMACK ... tagged out!
they get the lead runner ... that's one! ... had better take these guys back to the basics
DELGADO reaches on the play
Water skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
DELGADO leaves the field ... here comes Ray LANKFORD ... he's fast
Water skipper wants that run
* K. CAMINITI facing B. WAGNER, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
There goes LANKFORD!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
LAMPKIN turns it around fast ... the sweep tag ... he's safe!
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Water 2nd stolen base in this game
so here we go, sports fans ... the tying run is now at second base
* K. CAMINITI facing B. WAGNER, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5
Speedy LANKFORD edging toward third ... WAGNER with the offering ... fastball
and it jumps out of the catcher's mitt ... he's after it ... it didn't go far
LANKFORD makes it safely to third ... so fasten your seat belts once again
that puts the tying run at third
* K. CAMINITI facing B. WAGNER, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 4-5
WAGNER looks LANKFORD back to third ... the pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for WAGNER
and WAGNER is pumped! ... two gone
and he gets a big strikeout with LANKFORD threatening on third
* M. STAIRS facing B. WAGNER, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 4-5
WAGNER looks LANKFORD back to third ... the pitch ... bounced to short ... PEREZ fields it
the throw to first ... and he's gone
FINAL SCORE : Red Devils 5, Water 4