* TOP OF THE 1st, Rabid Dogs 0, Truffles 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* D. JETER facing J. MOYER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... hit to straightaway center field ... should be no trouble ... GILES moves under it
and JETER's gone ... one down
* J. GONZALEZ facing J. MOYER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... taken for a strike ... GONZALEZ goes down looking
he stood there like the house by the side of the road ... and watched it go by ... two down
* M. ORDONEZ facing J. MOYER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MOYER deals ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... AURILIA gloves it
and easily throws out ORDONEZ ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Rabid Dogs 0, Truffles 0
* M. LAWTON facing W. MILLER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery from MILLER ... base hit right field ... and LAWTON's aboard with a single
for Matt LAWTON, his 1st hit of the series
And here comes Rabid Dogs manager Ken Is One ... he's asking MILLER for the ball
pitching change for Gretna ... Is One sends Mike STANTON to the hill
so MILLER is yanked early ... he goes only but didn't get an out ... the result ... one hit
he leaves with a runner on ... he can still lose this game ... for STANTON
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty STANTON has worked three and two thirds
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses
he'll be trying to keep LAWTON on first
* B. GILES facing M. STANTON, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And LAWTON takes off ... swing and a miss ... LaRUE fires to second
and they've got LAWTON in a rundown ... and JETER runs him down ... he flips to McGRIFF
and they get him ... nice play ... one down
* B. GILES facing M. STANTON, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to GILES ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for GILES
that was GILES's first walk of the series
* E. MARTINEZ facing M. STANTON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman McGRIFF holding the runner on ... STANTON brings it home ... swung on
it's pushed to right ... ORDONEZ's there ... reaches up ... and hauls it in
that's out number two ... GILES's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there
* T. HELTON facing M. STANTON, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now STANTON pitches ... chopper back to the mound ... STANTON gloves it
he flips to McGRIFF at first ... for the out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Rabid Dogs 0, Truffles 0
* C. FLOYD facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... FLOYD shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward RAMIREZ ... he guns it to first
and nails FLOYD by a step ... part of the bat went farther than the ball did ... one down
* B. BOONE facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... line drive base hit to right ... BOONE rounds first
but DYE wings it back in to RELAFORD ... and BOONE will settle for a single
for Bret BOONE, his 10th hit of the series
* F. McGRIFF facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
BOONE's off and running ... MOYER delivers ... he goes the opposite way
hit to LAWTON in deep left ... he's after it ... plenty of room ... and he takes it in
notch two ... BOONE scampers back to first
* C. BELTRAN facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... swung on ... grounded to RAMIREZ at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Rabid Dogs 0, Truffles 0
* R. AURILIA facing M. STANTON, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
STANTON delivers ... popped a mile high ... LaRUE throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... one away
* A. RAMIREZ facing M. STANTON, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery from STANTON ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory
LaRUE's over ... McGRIFF's there ... at the dugout ... it's out of reach ... strike one
* A. RAMIREZ facing M. STANTON, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... Texas Leaguer to left ... RAMIREZ is around first and holds
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single
for Aramis RAMIREZ, his 4th hit of the series
* D. RELAFORD facing M. STANTON, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... two gone
* J. DYE facing M. STANTON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... it's off his elbow ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
DYE's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first
* C. JOHNSON facing M. STANTON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
Now STANTON pitches ... healthy cut by JOHNSON ... but all he hits is air ... he's out on strikes
three down!
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Rabid Dogs 0, Truffles 0
* A. BOONE facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... one down
* J. LaRUE facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... and it nails him on the shoulder
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... LaRUE's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
Rabid Dogs skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... Ken Is One will send in Damian JACKSON ... to run for LaRUE
JACKSON takes his place at first base ... he's not blazing but he's quick
MOYER will keep an eye on him
* D. JETER facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And JACKSON takes off ... he delivers ... line drive to third ... caught! ... over to first
double play!
Ken Is One making another defensive change ... Is One is sending in Joe GIRARDI
he'll be catching for Gretna ... JACKSON is out
He's calling for Jason CHRISTIANSEN ... the left-hander ... so STANTON goes two innings in relief
the line on him ... one hit ... one walk ... he struck out 2 ... for CHRISTIANSEN
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty CHRISTIANSEN has worked one and a third
he has a 6.75 ERA ... no record yet ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Rabid Dogs 0, Truffles 0
* M. LAWTON facing J. CHRISTIANSEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... LAWTON turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
one away
* B. GILES facing J. CHRISTIANSEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery from CHRISTIANSEN ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out
a pair of strikeouts for CHRISTIANSEN here in the 3rd ... two gone
* E. MARTINEZ facing J. CHRISTIANSEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... a little tapper up the line ... McGRIFF charges ... scoops it ... and tags MARTINEZ
three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Rabid Dogs 0, Truffles 0
* J. GONZALEZ facing J. MOYER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and GONZALEZ coaxes a walk
that was GONZALEZ's first walk of the series
* M. ORDONEZ facing J. MOYER, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
GONZALEZ breaks for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... the slide ... going to be close ... safe! ... GONZALEZ has a swipe
that's his 1st steal of the series
Rabid Dogs skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for GONZALEZ at second base
Preston WILSON is headed out there now ... he's a threat ... Ken getting some legs out there
* M. ORDONEZ facing J. MOYER, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
WILSON moves another step away from second ... pitcher steps off ... MOYER's back on the rubber
the pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and ORDONEZ trots down to first
MOYER is upset with himself ... his control has deserted him for the moment
and that sets up the double play
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... he's asking MOYER for the ball
Is One is bringing in Steve KARSAY to face FLOYD ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so MOYER is yanked early ... he goes only three innings ... he yielded ... one hit ... walked 2
he fans 2 ... he's responsible for the runners ... he can still lose this game ... for KARSAY
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander KARSAY has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be looking for the double play
* C. FLOYD facing S. KARSAY, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
KARSAY brings it ... FLOYD squares ... bunted on ... popped ... back and out of play ... strike one
* C. FLOYD facing S. KARSAY, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... FLOYD smacks a rocket to right field ... and DYE spears it
nearly went through his glove ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* B. BOONE facing S. KARSAY, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... this one's got a chance ... LAWTON gives chase
now he gives up ... it's a getty goner! ... BOONE takes his victory lap
that's good for three big runs ... BOONE will touch them all ... and he's sure taking his time
he's greeted at home plate ... congratulations all around
Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 0
* F. McGRIFF facing S. KARSAY, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
To the plate ... checked swing ... strike three ... two gone
* C. BELTRAN facing S. KARSAY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here's a pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for KARSAY ... side retired
Preston WILSON will stay in the game ... he goes to right field for the Rabid Dogs
Magglio ORDONEZ ... he is now playing left for Gretna
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 0
* T. HELTON facing J. CHRISTIANSEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
To the plate ... CHRISTIANSEN loses him ... and he trots down to first
And here comes Rabid Dogs manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking CHRISTIANSEN for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Paul QUANTRILL
he'll try to shut down the right-handed AURILIA ... so CHRISTIANSEN goes one inning in relief
he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... he fans 2 ... he's responsible for the runner
for QUANTRILL ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander QUANTRILL has worked three and a third ... he has a 2.70 ERA ... no record yet
he'll be looking for the double play
* R. AURILIA facing P. QUANTRILL, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
QUANTRILL with the offering ... hit deep ... BELTRAN takes three steps to his right
all he can do is watch ... good-bye ... that ball took a nine-hour cab ride to center
two-run shot for AURILIA ... he seems to like base runners
Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 2
* A. RAMIREZ facing P. QUANTRILL, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
Here's the pitch from QUANTRILL ... that's rocked to deep left center ... it is high ... and long
and gone! ... RAMIREZ with a monster shot ... back-to-back homers for the Truffles!
Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 3
* D. RELAFORD facing P. QUANTRILL, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... routine grounder to JETER ... he's up with it ... over to first
and RELAFORD is retired ... one away
* J. DYE facing P. QUANTRILL, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... swung on ... big K ... and DYE's retired ... two gone
* C. JOHNSON facing P. QUANTRILL, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
He delivers ... batted slowly toward first ... McGRIFF fields it and feeds QUANTRILL coming over
for the putout
* TOP OF THE 5th, Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 3
* A. BOONE facing S. KARSAY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... BOONE lofts a routine fly ball to center ... GILES drifts under it ... and hauls it in
one away
* J. GIRARDI facing S. KARSAY, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
He brings it home ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... GILES's racing over
so's DYE ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Joe GIRARDI ... that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
for GIRARDI, his 1st double of the series ... for Joe GIRARDI, his 4th hit of the series
* D. JETER facing S. KARSAY, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 3-3
And the pitch comes in ... and it's pulled hard to left ... LAWTON's racing in for it
GIRARDI rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to RAMIREZ ... and they're holding GIRARDI at third
the go ahead run is now on third
* P. WILSON facing S. KARSAY, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3
Firstbaseman HELTON holding the runner on ... and JETER takes off ... he brings it home
and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... foul ball ... strike one
* P. WILSON facing S. KARSAY, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3
JETER well off first ... Derek JETER is on the move ... KARSAY fires it in ... lined shot to right
DYE racing in ... he's got it! ... he fires to first ... double play!
and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 3
* M. LAWTON facing P. QUANTRILL, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... JETER gloves it ... and easily throws out LAWTON
for the first out
And here comes Rabid Dogs manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking QUANTRILL for the ball
he's calling for Vladimir NUNEZ ... QUANTRILL pitched one and a third in relief
the line on him ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits ... 2 homers ... one strikeout ... for NUNEZ
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander NUNEZ has worked three innings
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... his record ... one loss ... it's his game to win
* B. GILES facing V. NUNEZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... it's playable
WILSON's there ... he's got a bead on it ... and he hauls it in ... two gone
* E. MARTINEZ facing V. NUNEZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
And the pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
* T. HELTON facing V. NUNEZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Here's a pitch ... and HELTON puts a charge into it ... deep to right center ... if it's deep enough
jackpot! ... a two-run dinger
Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 5
* R. AURILIA facing V. NUNEZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
He lets one go ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
WILSON cuts it off in foul territory ... and AURILIA motors in to second with a double
2nd hit for AURILIA in the game ... for AURILIA, his 2nd double of the series
for Rich AURILIA, his 5th hit of the series
* A. RAMIREZ facing V. NUNEZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
The delivery ... checked swing ... strike three ... side retired
Is One is bringing in Buddy GROOM to face ORDONEZ ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
KARSAY pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him ... one earned run ... on 3 hits
a homer ... he fans 2 ... for GROOM his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
* TOP OF THE 6th, Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 5
* M. ORDONEZ facing B. GROOM, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
GROOM brings it ... ORDONEZ shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward RAMIREZ
he guns it to first ... and nails ORDONEZ by a step
part of the bat went farther than the ball did ... one away
* C. FLOYD facing B. GROOM, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
He lets one go ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... two gone
* B. BOONE facing B. GROOM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... right down the middle ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 5
* D. RELAFORD facing V. NUNEZ, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
He brings it home ... RELAFORD tries to drag one ... but NUNEZ is able to reach it
shovels to McGRIFF hustling back ... and that's all for RELAFORD
* J. DYE facing V. NUNEZ, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
He wheels and deals ... DYE jacks one to deep left ... ORDONEZ retreats ... still going back
to the track ... to the wall ... and puts it away ... two away
* C. JOHNSON facing V. NUNEZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
He lets one go ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Rabid Dogs 3, Truffles 5
* F. McGRIFF facing B. GROOM, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
Now he comes home with it ... upstairs ... and McGRIFF isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... that was McGRIFF's first walk of the series ... that extends the streak
now 6 games in a row on base
Rabid Dogs skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... Ken Is One is sending in a runner for McGRIFF
it's Abraham NUNEZ and he's trotting out to first base ... he has good speed
GROOM will keep an eye on him
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking GROOM for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Jeff SHAW ... and that will turn around BELTRAN
GROOM pitched one inning in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits ... one walk
he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for SHAW
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SHAW has worked one and a third
he has a lofty 20.25 ERA ... no record yet ... he'll be trying to keep NUNEZ on first
* C. BELTRAN facing J. SHAW, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
NUNEZ bluffs going ... the pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... there goes NUNEZ!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
JOHNSON fires it down ... going to be close ... SAFE!...high throw
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the Rabid Dogs 2nd stolen base in this game
* C. BELTRAN facing J. SHAW, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5
NUNEZ moves another step away from second ... the delivery from SHAW ... BELTRAN squares
bunted back to the mound ... SHAW has it ... looks at third ... but fires to HELTON at first
the throw is wild!...into right field ... NUNEZ scores ... and BELTRAN cruises in to second
that'll be an error on SHAW ... the tying run is now at second base
Rabid Dogs 4, Truffles 5
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking SHAW for the ball
he's calling for Ramiro MENDOZA ... the right-hander ... so SHAW didn't get his man
he pitched to one batter ... the result ... he leaves with a runner on ... for MENDOZA
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander MENDOZA has worked two innings
he has a 4.50 ERA ... no record yet ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
this will test his effectiveness
* A. BOONE facing R. MENDOZA, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5
BELTRAN at second takes a big lead ... the offering ... BOONE squares ... fouled off
again he squares to bunt ... and he fouls it back ... strike two
* A. BOONE facing R. MENDOZA, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5
MENDOZA working on BELTRAN to hold him close ... the two-strike pitch ... swung on ... strike three
BELTRAN is running ... they'll have trouble stopping him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
JOHNSON with the quick release ... the play at third ... SAFE!...high throw
he has third base stolen ... that's his 3rd steal of the series
for Gretna, their 3rd stolen base in this game ... that puts the tying run at third
* J. GIRARDI facing R. MENDOZA, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 4-5
Truffles playing for the out at first ... looks at third ... the pitch ... scorched
and caught by MENDOZA! ... two down! ... BELTRAN holds safely
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking MENDOZA for the ball
they'll go to Derek LOWE ... the right-hander ... so MENDOZA goes only two thirds of an inning
he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one strikeout ... he leaves with a runner on ... for LOWE
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander LOWE has worked four innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses ... he's looking for one out
* D. JETER facing D. LOWE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 4-5
BELTRAN alert at third ... the offering ... lifted high to left ... LAWTON started in
now he's racing back ... and he hauls it in ... Rabid Dogs go down
Ken Is One making another defensive change ... Jeff CONINE is now playing first for Gretna
Is One takes NUNEZ out of the game
In from the bullpen is Felix RODRIGUEZ ... so NUNEZ goes an inning and two thirds in relief
his line ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he struck out 2 ... for RODRIGUEZ
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander RODRIGUEZ has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Rabid Dogs 4, Truffles 5
* M. LAWTON facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The pitch ... there's a bouncer to the left side ... right where JETER is stationed
he takes his time with the peg ... and puts LAWTON away easily ... for out number one
* B. GILES facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The pitch ... it's dribbled down the third base line ... BOONE charges...barehands it
the throw to first ... GILES beats it out! ... he's on with a single
for Brian GILES, his 9th hit of the series
Truffles skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
The Truffles have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for GILES at first base ... Stan JAVIER is headed out there now
JAVIER is no speed merchant ... but he won't slow you down
* E. MARTINEZ facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
Here's the pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... RODRIGUEZ gloves it
he flips to CONINE at first ... for the out ... JAVIER moves to second on the play
and there are now two away
Truffles manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
The Truffles have asked for time ... they're making a move ... Ken Is One will send in Mike CAMERON
to run for JAVIER ... CAMERON takes his place at second base ... he's a speedster
Truffles skipper Is One wants that run
* T. HELTON facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
CAMERON moves another step away from second ... he comes home ... this one is creamed
ORDONEZ turns and runs ... he can't get it ... CAMERON's around third ... he'll score
ORDONEZ picks it up and fires it in ... a two-base hit for HELTON
Rabid Dogs 4, Truffles 6
* R. AURILIA facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
The pitch ... on the ground ... BOONE gloves it ... this should do it ... and he flips to first
in time ... three down
Mike CAMERON will stay in the game ... he'll be playing center for Savoy
* TOP OF THE 8th, Rabid Dogs 4, Truffles 6
* P. WILSON facing D. LOWE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
LOWE into the wind ... WILSON turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
one down
* M. ORDONEZ facing D. LOWE, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
LOWE into the wind ... upstairs with a fast one ... ORDONEZ doesn't offer
and that's ball number four ... and Magglio will get down to first
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking LOWE for the ball
in from the bullpen is Jeff ZIMMERMAN ... so LOWE goes only two thirds of an inning
he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... one strikeout ... he leaves with a runner on
for ZIMMERMAN ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander ZIMMERMAN has worked three innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... 2 saves
he'll be trying to keep ORDONEZ on first ... it's his game to save
* C. FLOYD facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
There goes ORDONEZ ... ZIMMERMAN brings it ... high fly ball to center
CAMERON's racing to the track ... he's against the wall ... he's got it ... two gone
and ORDONEZ returns to first ... as the throw comes in
* B. BOONE facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
ZIMMERMAN brings it to the plate ... swung on ... strike! ... there goes ORDONEZ
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... tags him ... out at second! ... and the aggressive baserunning has cost them
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Rabid Dogs 4, Truffles 6
* A. RAMIREZ facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
Here's the pitch from RODRIGUEZ ... hit in the air to left field ... ORDONEZ backpedals
plenty of room ... and he covers it ... one down
* D. RELAFORD facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
He brings it in ... rip and a miss by RELAFORD ... and that's a strikeout ... two gone
* J. DYE facing F. RODRIGUEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
The pitch ... softly hit to left ... JETER's out ... ORDONEZ's racing in ... he says 'I want it'
and takes it for the out ... three down
Placido POLANCO is now playing third base for Savoy ... Is One takes RAMIREZ out of the game
* TOP OF THE 9th, Rabid Dogs 4, Truffles 6
* B. BOONE facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The pitch comes in ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one down!
Rabid Dogs manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... for those of you scoring at home
CONINE will leave the game for the Rabid Dogs ... Matt LeCROY will bat in his place
bats right ... he approves some lumber ... he'll take his time getting to the box
* M. LeCROY facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... RELAFORD to his left ... and it sneaks through
single for LeCROY ... for Matt LeCROY, his 3rd hit of the series
* C. BELTRAN facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
LeCROY takes his lead ... the pitch comes in ... he pulled the string ... strike three called
BELTRAN is expressing an opinion ... but he will take a seat ... two away!
* A. BOONE facing J. ZIMMERMAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
The pitch ... jammed him ... it's pushed toward second ... RELAFORD charges ... fields it
flips it to first ... and they get him by a hair! ... and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Rabid Dogs 4, Truffles 6