* TOP OF THE 1st, Water 0, T-Birds 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* R. HENDERSON facing B. COLON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... driven to the gap in right ... GUERRERO can't get there ... it falls in
HENDERSON is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from CAMERON ... slap tag!
SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for HENDERSON
for HENDERSON, his 1st double of the series ... for Rickey HENDERSON, his 5th hit of the series
* E. ALFONZO facing B. COLON, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
COLON looks back at HENDERSON on second ... he's on with a lead-off double ... to the plate
lifted high to left ... BURKS's drifting toward the line ... and he hauls it in
HENDERSON's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is fired back in
* D. JETER facing B. COLON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
HENDERSON at second takes a big lead ... COLON with the offering ... a shot toward the hole
goes by LARKIN and into left ... BURKS's racing in for it ... HENDERSON's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HENDERSON in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
JETER's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
and HENDERSON just outran the ball ... and JETER takes second on the throw
Water 1, T-Birds 0
* L. WALKER facing B. COLON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
Speedy JETER edging toward third ... he delivers ... bounced slowly up the middle
LARKIN can't reach it ... neither can GREBECK it's through ... JETER's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving JETER in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
WALKER'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 WALKER's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and WALKER's speed gets him in there
Water 2, T-Birds 0
* M. SWEENEY facing B. COLON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
WALKER edges a bit more off second ... the pitch ... a shot toward the hole
goes by LARKIN and into left ... BURKS's racing in for it ... WALKER's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving WALKER in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... just safe under the tag ... the run scores!
SWEENEY holds at first with a single
Water 3, T-Birds 0
* C. DELGADO facing B. COLON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
SWEENEY's off and running ... he delivers ... lined to left ... base hit ... BURKS's after it
SWEENEY chugs around second ... he's headed for third ... he'll have to hurry ... BURKS's throw
nails him! ... they waved him on ... for the second out ... DELGADO's on at first
* K. CAMINITI facing B. COLON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
COLON kicks and delivers ... checked swing ... ball four ... and he trots down to first
and DELGADO moves into scoring position ... that was CAMINITI's first walk of the series
* M. STAIRS facing B. COLON, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The runners take their lead ... the offering to STAIRS ... popped high to the left side
JONES moves toward the line ... he camps under it ... this should do it ... and he brings it down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Water 3, T-Birds 0
* B. LARKIN facing S. REYNOLDS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here's the pitch ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... JETER's over
stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... one down
* C. GREBECK facing S. REYNOLDS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... grounded to short ... JETER's there ... the throw to first ... gets him ... two away
* C. JONES facing S. REYNOLDS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He wheels and deals ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... DELGADO
takes the high hop ... he flips to REYNOLDS covering ... and they get him
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Water 3, T-Birds 0
* S. FINLEY facing B. COLON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
COLON winds up ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... FINLEY draws a walk ... that extends the streak
now 7 games in a row on base
* R. HENDERSON facing B. COLON, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Firstbaseman McGRIFF right on the bag ... the pitch from COLON ... swung on ... strike!
FINLEY is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... the sweep tag ... and they nail him! ... one down
* R. HENDERSON facing B. COLON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
COLON kicks and deals ... pulled sharply to JONES ... room service bounce
the long throw to first ... and they get him ... for the second out
* E. ALFONZO facing B. COLON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Now the delivery ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... CAMERON's there
and he pulls it in ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Water 3, T-Birds 0
* V. GUERRERO facing S. REYNOLDS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... and GUERRERO takes REYNOLDS for a ride ... going back is STAIRS ... he'll look
but he won't touch it ... it's long gone!
Water 3, T-Birds 1
* F. McGRIFF facing S. REYNOLDS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The delivery ... McGRIFF sends it deep to right ... but not deep enough ... he gave it a good ride
but WALKER gets to it ... one away
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing S. REYNOLDS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
REYNOLDS brings it to the plate ... RODRIGUEZ swings ... and mashes it ... it might go all the way
STAIRS is at the warning track ... but he'd need a ladder to get to this one
a four-bagger for RODRIGUEZ
Water 3, T-Birds 2
* E. BURKS facing S. REYNOLDS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
REYNOLDS brings it home ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from ALFONZO ... and BURKS is out at first ... two down
* S. CASEY facing S. REYNOLDS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... grounded hard to short ... JETER fields it ... over to DELGADO at first
in plenty of time ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Water 3, T-Birds 2
* D. JETER facing B. COLON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
Here's a pitch ... JETER shows bunt ... he gets it down to third ... JONES charging
and it flicks off his glove ... it just went right by him ... that should be a hit
no, they charge him with an error ... that's a tough E
* L. WALKER facing B. COLON, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
Here's the pitch from COLON ... swung on ... strike! ... JETER breaks for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... the slide ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* L. WALKER facing B. COLON, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
Speedy JETER edging toward third ... the pitch ... lifted high to left
BURKS's drifting toward the line ... and he hauls it in ... JETER's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* M. SWEENEY facing B. COLON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
JETER moves quietly toward third ... the pitch ... it's deep ... out to CAMERON
it's over his head ... it's long gone! ... a two-run homer for SWEENEY
Water 5, T-Birds 2
* C. DELGADO facing B. COLON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
COLON fires it in ... high fly deep to right ... GUERRERO going back ... he's there
and makes the one-handed grab ... for out number two
* K. CAMINITI facing B. COLON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
He cranks and fires ... hit to straightaway center field ... should be no trouble
CAMERON moves under it ... and CAMINITI's gone ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Water 5, T-Birds 2
* M. CAMERON facing S. REYNOLDS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch to CAMERON ... slashed into the hole ... ALFONZO to his left ... he has it
over to DELGADO ... CAMERON's gone ... one away
* B. LARKIN facing S. REYNOLDS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Now REYNOLDS comes home with it ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right ... WALKER on the run
he gets there ... LARKIN's gone ... two gone
* C. GREBECK facing S. REYNOLDS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
He delivers ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... JETER's over ... stabs for it
and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Water 5, T-Birds 2
* M. STAIRS facing B. COLON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch comes in ... swung on and missed ... one away
* S. FINLEY facing B. COLON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
He lets it go ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for FINLEY
* R. HENDERSON facing B. COLON, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
Firstbaseman McGRIFF holding the runner on ... he cranks and fires ... checked swing
he went around ... two gone
* E. ALFONZO facing B. COLON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... it's crushed deep to center field ... CAMERON turns and watches ... later!
it's long gone! ... that sounded like a firecracker off the bat ... home run for ALFONZO
and two runs score
Water 7, T-Birds 2
* D. JETER facing B. COLON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
COLON into the wind ... high fly ball to left ... BURKS drifts over toward the line
he's under it ... and makes the catch ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Water 7, T-Birds 2
* C. JONES facing S. REYNOLDS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... base hit center field ... FINLEY's over ... scoops it up
and JONES holds first with a single ... for Chipper JONES, his 10th hit of the series
And here comes Water manager ... he's asking REYNOLDS for the ball
coming in to relieve REYNOLDS is Jeff ZIMMERMAN ... the right-hander
so REYNOLDS is yanked early ... he goes only three innings ... the line on him ... 2 runs
so far ... on 3 hits ... 2 homers ... he's responsible for the runner ... for ZIMMERMAN
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander ZIMMERMAN has worked four innings
he has a 4.50 ERA
* V. GUERRERO facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
There goes JONES ... he goes the opposite way ... high fly deep to right ... WALKER got a good jump
at the wall ... and he brings it down ... one down ... JONES gets back to first
* F. McGRIFF facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
JONES breaks for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SWEENEY comes up throwing ... tags him ... tagged...safe! ... that's his 3rd steal of the series
* F. McGRIFF facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-7
ZIMMERMAN cranks it up ... a lazy fly ball to left ... McGRIFF got under it
and now so does STAIRS ... it's in the bag ... JONES's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-7
The delivery ... ground ball to CAMINITI ... he gloves it ... he'll go to first
and gets him by a stride
* TOP OF THE 5th, Water 7, T-Birds 2
* L. WALKER facing B. COLON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
And now the pitch ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... one down
* M. SWEENEY facing B. COLON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
Here he comes ... a healthy cut by SWEENEY ... but he sends it straight up
RODRIGUEZ flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... for the second out
And here comes T-Birds manager ... he's asking COLON for the ball
Jason GRIMSLEY will take the mound for Austin ... so COLON goes four and two thirds
he yielded ... 7 runs ... 6 earned ... on 7 hits ... 2 homers ... walked 3 ... he struck out 2
he can only lose it ... for GRIMSLEY ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander GRIMSLEY has worked three innings ... he has a 6.00 ERA ... his record
one loss ... he'll try to hold them to let the T-Birds get back in it
* C. DELGADO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
GRIMSLEY winds and fires ... and it's pulled hard to right ... it's deep enough if it's fair
hooking ... fair ball! ... home run for DELGADO
Water 8, T-Birds 2
* K. CAMINITI facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
The pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Water 8, T-Birds 2
* E. BURKS facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by ALFONZO ... he throws in time ... one down
* S. CASEY facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... driven to right ... it's playable ... WALKER moves under it ... and hauls it in
two away
* M. CAMERON facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The offering ... CAMERON lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... WALKER races over
but he won't get it ... CAMERON's going for two ... and there will be a play at second
the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for CAMERON
for CAMERON, his 1st double of the series ... for Mike CAMERON, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. LARKIN facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-8
CAMERON stretching his lead ... he brings it in ... it's blooped to short
JETER reaches to his right ... and hauls it in ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 6th, Water 8, T-Birds 2
* M. STAIRS facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
Here's the pitch from GRIMSLEY ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four
and STAIRS trots down to first ... that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
Water manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
STAIRS leaves the field ... here comes Tony WOMACK ... he has excellent speed ... checks
to move
* S. FINLEY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-2
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... strike! ... WOMACK is running
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
RODRIGUEZ with the quick release ... the slide ... and he's out! ... RODRIGUEZ unloaded that one
and that's the Water 2nd time caught stealing ... one away
* S. FINLEY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
The pitch ... FINLEY pops a little fly ... back of second ... GREBECK and LARKIN going out
CAMERON coming in ... coming in ... and CAMERON makes the catch in front of LARKIN ... two away
* R. HENDERSON facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
GRIMSLEY fires it in ... swung on ... hit to BURKS in deep left ... he's back ... plenty of room
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... and the side is retired
Tony WOMACK remains in the game ... he'll be playing left field for Chilliwack
Coming in to relieve ZIMMERMAN is Jeff SHAW ... the right-hander
ZIMMERMAN pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... for SHAW
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander SHAW has worked four and two thirds
he has a 3.86 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Water 8, T-Birds 2
* C. GREBECK facing J. SHAW, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
SHAW brings it home ... cut on ... a topper out front ... SHAW has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
* C. JONES facing J. SHAW, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
Now SHAW pitches ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... two down
And here comes Water manager ... again ... he's asking SHAW for the ball
he's calling for Billy KOCH ... the right-hander ... so SHAW goes only two thirds of an inning
his line ... no runs or hits ... one strikeout ... for KOCH ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander KOCH has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* V. GUERRERO facing B. KOCH, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... that's rocked to deep left center ... it is high ... and long ... and gone!
GUERRERO with a monster shot
Water 8, T-Birds 3
* F. McGRIFF facing B. KOCH, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8
He delivers ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... and WOMACK chases it down!
what a catch ... that came within a few feet of being back-to-back homers ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Water 8, T-Birds 3
* E. ALFONZO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
He cranks and fires ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one down
* D. JETER facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
GRIMSLEY with the pitch ... on the corner ... no! ... the ump says it missed
sure looked good from here ... but it's a walk ... and the ump gives him first
* L. WALKER facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-3
Now GRIMSLEY comes home with it ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and WALKER trots down to first
* M. SWEENEY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 8-3
GRIMSLEY kicks and delivers ... on the ground to deep short ... LARKIN can't get there
it's through for a base hit ... BURKS running in ... still coming ... JETER is around third
WALKER is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to McGRIFF ... and they're holding JETER at third
SWEENEY loads them up with a single
* C. DELGADO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 8-3
T-Birds playing for the double play ... now the delivery ... lined hard to left
BURKS's racing to the line ... still running ... and he makes the catch
the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
JETER coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
WALKER's holding
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 WALKER holds at second
SWEENEY holds at first
Water 9, T-Birds 3
And here comes T-Birds manager ... again ... he's asking GRIMSLEY for the ball
he'll go to lefty Graeme LLOYD ... and that will turn around CAMINITI
GRIMSLEY pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 2 hits
a homer ... 3 walks ... he fans 2 ... he's responsible for the runners ... for LLOYD
his 4th appearance in the series ... the lefty LLOYD has worked three and two thirds
he has a lofty 12.27 ERA
* K. CAMINITI facing G. LLOYD, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 9-3
LLOYD with the offering ... chopper back to the mound ... LLOYD comes in ... picks it up
fires to first ... and gets him by a step ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Water 9, T-Birds 3
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing B. KOCH, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The delivery from KOCH ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... one away
* E. BURKS facing B. KOCH, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
KOCH deals ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* S. CASEY facing B. KOCH, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-9
He cranks and fires ... fastball ... hits him right in the helmet ... he's down
but he seems to be OK ... and he wanders vaguely down to first
Makes a switch at third base ... Aaron BOONE comes into the game replacing SWEENEY
Alberto CASTILLO is now catching for Chilliwack ... takes CAMINITI out of the game
* M. CAMERON facing B. KOCH, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-9
The runners take their lead ... the delivery ... and he walks him ... CAMERON mosies down to first
that fills the bases
* B. LARKIN facing B. KOCH, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 3-9
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch from KOCH ... on the ground
back through the box ... this could be two ... ALFONZO fields it ... goes to second for one
back to first ... oh, double play ... and they get out of the inning
Water skipper walking down the bench
He'll share the playing time ... is yanking Tony WOMACK ... he's sending Ray LANKFORD to the plate
bats left ... he shoulders the bat ... heads to the box
* TOP OF THE 8th, Water 9, T-Birds 3
* R. LANKFORD facing G. LLOYD, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
Now he comes home with it ... lofted deep to center field ... CAMERON roams over
he has it measured ... he hauls it in ... and there's one away
* S. FINLEY facing G. LLOYD, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
He brings it in ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Steve takes his base on the walk
Water skipper walking down the bench
The Water have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for FINLEY
it's Tony PHILLIPS and he's trotting out to first base ... PHILLIPS is no speed merchant
but he won't slow you down
* R. HENDERSON facing G. LLOYD, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-3
The pitch ... grounded hard wide of third ... JONES takes it on the short hop ... he'll go to first
and they get him ... two gone ... PHILLIPS moves to second on the play
* E. ALFONZO facing G. LLOYD, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-3
The delivery from LLOYD ... it's a shot to left center ... way back ... CAMERON jumps...it's
off the wall ... BURKS grabs the ball ... throws it in ... PHILLIPS scores
and ALFONZO will make second easily
Water 10, T-Birds 3
* D. JETER facing G. LLOYD, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 10-3
The pitch ... strike three on the outside corner ... LLOYD slipped one by him ... that's three away
Ray LANKFORD ... he goes to left field for the Water
Tony PHILLIPS ... now playing center for the Water
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Water 10, T-Birds 3
* C. GREBECK facing B. KOCH, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
KOCH delivers ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... one away
* C. JONES facing B. KOCH, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
The pitch ... swung on ... toward the gap ... WALKER races back ... he stabs for it
and makes the catch in the webbing ... two away
And here comes Water manager ... again ... he's asking KOCH for the ball
Scott SULLIVAN will take the mound for Chilliwack ... the right-hander
so KOCH goes two innings in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on one hit ... a homer
2 walks ... he struck out 2 ... for SULLIVAN ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander SULLIVAN has worked three innings ... he has a 6.00 ERA
* V. GUERRERO facing S. SULLIVAN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
SULLIVAN with the pitch ... routine grounder to JETER ... he's up with it ... over to first
and GUERRERO is retired ... three away
* TOP OF THE 9th, Water 10, T-Birds 3
* L. WALKER facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-3
And the pitch comes in ... it's grounded into the hole ... McGRIFF to his right ... and it's through
WALKER's on at first ... 2nd safety for WALKER ... 11th hit for the Water
for Larry WALKER, his 9th hit of the series
* A. BOONE facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 10-3
Firstbaseman McGRIFF perched right in front of the bag ... the pitch ... swung on
grounded to JONES at third ... only one play ... the long throw to first ... got him ... one away
WALKER moves to second on the play
* C. DELGADO facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 10-3
WALKER at second takes a big lead ... the pitch comes in ... a skyscraper to left
BURKS roams over ... he turns left ... and he makes the catch ... WALKER's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is returned to the infield
And here comes T-Birds manager ... he's asking LLOYD for the ball ... is calling for a new pitcher
it will be right-hander Bob WELLS in to face CASTILLO ... so LLOYD goes two innings in relief
the line on him ... one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... for WELLS ... his 5th appearance in the series
the right-hander WELLS has worked six and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* A. CASTILLO facing B. WELLS, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 10-3
WALKER moves another step away from second ... he delivers ... CASTILLO turns the bat loose
but comes up empty ... he's out of there ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Water 10, T-Birds 3
* F. McGRIFF facing S. SULLIVAN, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
Now the delivery ... McGRIFF pulls away ... but the ump says it's in there
and SULLIVAN records a strikeout ... one down
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing S. SULLIVAN, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
The offering to RODRIGUEZ ... he waves at it ... strike three ... two down
* E. BURKS facing S. SULLIVAN, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
The pitch ... checked swing ... blooper to center ... PHILLIPS runs in on it ... still coming
takes it on the bounce ... and BURKS is aboard with a single
for Ellis BURKS, his 3rd hit of the series
T-Birds skipper walking down the bench
The T-Birds have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in J. D. DREW
to run for BURKS ... DREW takes his place at first base ... he's a threat
getting some legs out there
* S. CASEY facing S. SULLIVAN, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-10
J. D. DREW is on the move ... he brings it home ... CASEY chops at the ball
and bounces it toward short ... and the ball hops right through to left field
JETER was over to cover second ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
DREW moves easily to third ... and CASEY collects a lovely single ... a textbook hit-and-run
T-Birds manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Damion EASLEY ... to run for CASEY
EASLEY takes his place at first base ... that makes him the DH for now ... he's fast ... checks
to move
CAMERON will not bat for the T-Birds ... here comes Greg VAUGHN ... bats right
he shoulders the bat ... strolls to the box
* G. VAUGHN facing S. SULLIVAN, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-10
There goes EASLEY ... SULLIVAN deals ... lined hard over first ... base hit ... WALKER racing over
he'll take it on the bounce ... DREW scores ... EASLEY'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 JETER
Water 10, T-Birds 4
* B. LARKIN facing S. SULLIVAN, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-10
Infield back ... they start the runner ... LARKIN slices one out toward second ... and it's through
ALFONZO broke for second ... EASLEY scores ... Greg VAUGHN goes on to third
and LARKIN collects a lovely hit ... JETER couldn't reverse his direction in time
Water 10, T-Birds 5
* C. GREBECK facing S. SULLIVAN, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 5-10
LARKIN bluffs going ... Barry LARKIN is on the move ... swung on ... right through it
LARKIN's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CASTILLO guns it down ... and he's out! ... late jump ... for out number three
what was he thinking about? ... just collecting strawberries, I guess
FINAL SCORE : Water 10, T-Birds 5