* TOP OF THE 1st, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* E. MARTINEZ facing B. ZITO, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... PRINCE making the call
and the catch ... one away
* R. AURILIA facing B. ZITO, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... should be no trouble ... WALKER's there
reaches back ... and he takes it in ... two away
* T. HELTON facing B. ZITO, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... fastball ... high ... free pass to HELTON ... and the ump gives him first
that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
* A. DUNN facing B. ZITO, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... lofted down the line to right ... that could be trouble ... WALKER races over
into the corner ... he leaps ... he's got it! ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 0
* M. McLEMORE facing B. RADKE, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... slow bounder to the right side ... HELTON to his right ... scoops it
flips to RADKE ... just in time
* M. SWEENEY facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
RADKE brings it ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... going
foul ball! ... strike one
* M. SWEENEY facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap ... CAMERON runs in on it
AURILIA's backing up ... it drops in ... and SWEENEY's on at first with a base hit
for Mike SWEENEY, his 6th hit of the series
* L. WALKER facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman HELTON's on the bag ... the offering to WALKER ... WALKER waves at it ... strike!
there goes SWEENEY!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
JOHNSON turns it around fast ... he hooks the bag and eludes the tag
that's his 2nd steal of the series
* L. WALKER facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... lined hard to left ... toward the gap ... it's rolling
that's good for extra bases ... SWEENEY's around third ... he scores ... GILES gets it in quickly
WALKER stops at second
Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 1
* T. HOLLANDSWORTH facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
WALKER trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... here's a pitch
and it's chopped down the first base line ... HELTON's up with it ... and he tags the bag
for the second out ... WALKER had to hold up at second
* R. KLESKO facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
RADKE working on WALKER to hold him close ... he delivers ... hit like a shot
RELAFORD waves on it ... but it's by him into right ... 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 ... safe...ahead of the throw
KLESKO holds at first with a single
Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 2
* J. CRUZ facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
KLESKO going with the pitch ... RADKE deals ... lined toward third ... base hit
GILES's racing to the line ... KLESKO's digging around third ... they're waving him home
he'll score ... CRUZ stops at second ... as the throw comes in ... double and an RBI
Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 3
* E. CHAVEZ facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
CRUZ stretching his lead ... the pitch ... lined hard over second ... CAMERON's racing over
he cuts it off deep in the gap ... CRUZ's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CRUZ 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 ... safe easily ... CHAVEZ holds at first with a single
Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* O. CABRERA facing B. RADKE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
RADKE into his motion ... delivers ... slow chopper toward AURILIA ... he charges ... barehands it
makes the off-balance throw to first ... in time! ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* B. GILES facing B. ZITO, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
Here's the delivery ... GILES smacks it to right ... like a rocket
and right fielder WALKER spears it ... one down
* A. RAMIREZ facing B. ZITO, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
ZITO with the offering ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
that was RAMIREZ's first walk of the series
* M. CAMERON facing B. ZITO, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
Now he throws to first ... RAMIREZ dives back ... and he's out! ... and RAMIREZ's not happy
he's arguing with the ump ... and he's thrown out of the game!
* M. CAMERON facing B. ZITO, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... lazy fly to center ... easy chance for CRUZ ... he's got it ... three down
RAMIREZ was tossed ... Ken makes his move ... Placido POLANCO is now playing third
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* T. PRINCE facing B. RADKE, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... hit in the air to right ... DUNN drifts over ... plenty of room ... and PRINCE's gone
one down
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... he's asking RADKE for the ball
in from the bullpen is Ramiro MENDOZA ... so RADKE is yanked early
he goes only one and a third ... the line on him ... 4 runs ... on 5 hits ... he can only lose it
for MENDOZA ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander MENDOZA has worked two innings ... he has a lofty 31.50 ERA ... no record yet
he'll try to hold them to let the Truffles get back in it
* M. McLEMORE facing R. MENDOZA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... grounded hard to short ... AURILIA fields it ... over to HELTON at first
in plenty of time ... and that's out number two
* M. SWEENEY facing R. MENDOZA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
MENDOZA comes home ... SWEENEY sends one to left center ... CAMERON's racing over
GILES's on the run ... and CAMERON makes the catch ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Truffles 0, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* D. RELAFORD facing B. ZITO, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
ZITO delivers ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap ... CRUZ runs in on it
CABRERA's backing up ... it drops in ... and RELAFORD's on at first with a base hit ... for Savoy
the 1st hit in this game ... for Desi RELAFORD, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. JOHNSON facing B. ZITO, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
Firstbaseman KLESKO holding the runner on ... ZITO with the offering ... JOHNSON swings ... strike!
and RELAFORD takes off
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PRINCE strongarms it down there ... the slide ... he's safe!
that's his 1st steal of the series
* C. JOHNSON facing B. ZITO, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
RELAFORD now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch is on the way ... ground ball to second
McLEMORE to his left ... he fields it ... no play at third ... and he flips to first ... in time
one away ... RELAFORD moves up
* E. MARTINEZ facing B. ZITO, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-4
Nuclear Gnatts playing for the out at first ... the pitch ... hit hard to center ... it may carry
open the window, Aunt Minnie ... here she comes ... KARAAASH!! ... that's too bad
Aunt Minnie never made it
Truffles 2, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* R. AURILIA facing B. ZITO, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
Now the delivery ... high fly ball to center ... CRUZ moves under it ... and AURILIA's retired
two away
* T. HELTON facing B. ZITO, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
ZITO winds and fires ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room ... CRUZ moves under it
and takes it in ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Truffles 2, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* L. WALKER facing R. MENDOZA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
MENDOZA winds and fires ... swing and a miss ... WALKER goes down on strikes ... one away
* T. HOLLANDSWORTH facing R. MENDOZA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... AURILIA gloves it
and easily throws out HOLLANDSWORTH ... for out number two
* R. KLESKO facing R. MENDOZA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
He wheels and deals ... KLESKO looks at strike three ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Truffles 2, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* A. DUNN facing B. ZITO, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
He brings it in ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... CRUZ's racing over
so's WALKER ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Adam DUNN ... for DUNN, his 2nd double of the series
for Adam DUNN, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. GILES facing B. ZITO, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
Now the pitch ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass
and that sets up the double play
* P. POLANCO facing B. ZITO, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-4
ZITO deals ... POLANCO squares ... bunted on ... foul ... strike one
* P. POLANCO facing B. ZITO, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-4
POLANCO squares ... quick move to the plate ... bunted ... fouled off ... strike two
* P. POLANCO facing B. ZITO, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-4
The runners take their lead ... the two-strike pitch ... he squares ... bunted to the right side
KLESKO picks it up ... looks at third ... now turns and flips to first ... in time for the out
and it's a sacrifice for POLANCO ... and the runners move up
* M. CAMERON facing B. ZITO, T 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-4
Nuclear Gnatts playing for the out at first ... DUNN down the line some at third
ZITO to the wind ... swung on ... hot smash to McLEMORE
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he charges ... scoops it ... they're sending DUNN home ... the throw to the plate
and he's safe! ... the run scores ... CAMERON reaches first on the play
and GILES gets in to third
Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* D. RELAFORD facing B. ZITO, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-4
Infielders back ... he delivers ... rapped back to the mound ... ZITO grabs it ... he looks at third
throws over to first ... and gets him ... two away ... CAMERON moves to second on the play
* C. JOHNSON facing B. ZITO, T 4th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-4
The pitch comes in ... hit down the line inside third ... CHAVEZ backhands it
the throw across the diamond ... in time for the out ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 4
* J. CRUZ facing R. MENDOZA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
MENDOZA delivers ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... CAMERON moves under it
and takes it in ... one away
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking MENDOZA for the ball
Jeff SHAW will take the mound for Savoy ... so MENDOZA goes two innings in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... he struck out 2 ... for SHAW
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander SHAW has worked three and a third
he has a 2.70 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. SHAW, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
SHAW into the wind ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by JOHNSON...strikeout ... two down
* O. CABRERA facing J. SHAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
Now SHAW pitches ... that's rocked to deep left center ... it is high ... and long ... and gone!
CABRERA with a monster shot ... they show movies on flights that long
Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* T. PRINCE facing J. SHAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
SHAW brings it home ... over but low ... and PRINCE takes first
* M. McLEMORE facing J. SHAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
Firstbaseman HELTON holding the runner on ... the pitch ... McLEMORE waves at it ... strike!
there goes PRINCE!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
JOHNSON with the quick release ... the slide ... the tag ... nails him!
JOHNSON got rid of that ball in a hurry ... and they just sold the insurance policy
well, manager Ken Is One, it's his call ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Truffles 3, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* E. MARTINEZ facing B. ZITO, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
He wheels and deals ... MARTINEZ waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim
one away
* R. AURILIA facing B. ZITO, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
He lets one go ... lined at KLESKO ... it's over his head ... WALKER was giving him room
he'll have to hurry ... the ball's still rolling ... AURILIA's halfway to second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for AURILIA
for AURILIA, his 3rd double of the series ... for Rich AURILIA, his 8th hit of the series
* T. HELTON facing B. ZITO, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5
The pitch to HELTON ... grounded deep into the hole ... CABRERA is over...stabs for it
he stops it ... long throw to first ... two away ... and AURILIA moves to third
* A. DUNN facing B. ZITO, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 3-5
AURILIA down the line some at third ... the pitch ... hit hard to center ... it may carry
open the window, Aunt Minnie ... here she comes ... KARAAASH!! ... that's too bad
Aunt Minnie never made it ... Adam DUNN will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time
he's greeted at the plate
Truffles 5, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* B. GILES facing B. ZITO, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He delivers ... bounced up the middle ... CABRERA can't reach it ... neither can McLEMORE
a one-bagger for GILES ... for Brian GILES, his 3rd hit of the series
And here comes Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One ... he's asking ZITO for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Jeff NELSON
he'll try to shut down the right-handed POLANCO ... so ZITO goes four and two thirds
he yielded ... 5 runs ... so far ... on 6 hits ... 2 homers ... 3 walks ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... he can still lose this game
for NELSON his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
* P. POLANCO facing J. NELSON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
The runner's going ... the delivery ... hit to HOLLANDSWORTH in deep left ... he's after it
plenty of room ... and he takes it in ... Truffles gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Truffles 5, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* M. McLEMORE facing J. SHAW, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and McLEMORE coaxes a walk
that was McLEMORE's first walk of the series
And here comes Truffles manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking SHAW for the ball
Is One is bringing in Buddy GROOM to face SWEENEY ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so SHAW goes only two thirds of an inning ... the line on him ... one earned run ... so far
on one hit ... a homer ... 2 walks ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner
for GROOM ... his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty GROOM has worked two and two thirds
he has a 3.38 ERA ... no record yet ... he'll be trying to keep McLEMORE on first
* M. SWEENEY facing B. GROOM, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
McLEMORE two full strides off first ... here he comes ... grounded hard to second ... funny bounce!
knocks it down ... slings it to first ... and he's gone ... one away ... McLEMORE moves up
* L. WALKER facing B. GROOM, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
McLEMORE extending his lead ... and the pitch comes in ... checked swing ... he went around
two away
* T. HOLLANDSWORTH facing B. GROOM, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
McLEMORE moves quietly toward third ... GROOM with the offering ... just catches the plate
see ya later ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 6th, Truffles 5, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* M. CAMERON facing J. NELSON, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... one away
* D. RELAFORD facing J. NELSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He comes home ... and it's pulled hard to right ... down the line ... it's playable
WALKER got a good jump ... he stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... two down
* C. JOHNSON facing J. NELSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... NELSON misses ... ball four ... JOHNSON will go to first
that was JOHNSON's first walk of the series
* E. MARTINEZ facing J. NELSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
Space on the right ... JOHNSON a stride off the bag ... the pitch ... it misses ... ball four
and MARTINEZ will get the base ... and JOHNSON moves into scoring position
that was MARTINEZ's first walk of the series
* R. AURILIA facing J. NELSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 5-5
The pitch from NELSON ... lined to left ... base hit ... HOLLANDSWORTH fields the ball
gets it in quickly ... JOHNSON chugs in to third ... and the bases are loaded
* T. HELTON facing J. NELSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 5-5
The runners take their lead ... here's the pitch from NELSON ... fisted to right by HELTON
and it falls in front of WALKER ... JOHNSON scores ... MARTINEZ's well around third
AURILIA's around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MARTINEZ in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending AURILIA to third also
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
the throw goes home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... out!...just missed getting in
go to town, Nuclear Gnatts! ... they cut off the run!
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... MARTINEZ just doesn't have the wheels
Truffles 6, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Truffles 6, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* R. KLESKO facing B. GROOM, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
The pitch comes in ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound ... GROOM is up with it
takes his time ... and tosses it to HELTON for the putout
* J. CRUZ facing B. GROOM, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
The pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far ... Jose is down on strikes
two away
* E. CHAVEZ facing B. GROOM, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by JOHNSON...strikeout ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Truffles 6, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* A. DUNN facing J. NELSON, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
NELSON with the offering ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for DUNN
Truffles skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
The Truffles have asked for time ... they're making a move ... Ken Is One will send in Jermaine DYE
to run for DUNN ... DYE takes his place at first base ... DYE is not a big threat
but he'll get you some runs
And here comes Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking NELSON for the ball
taking the mound for the Nuclear Gnatts is Jose MESA ... so NELSON goes one and a third in relief
he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits ... walked 3 ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... for MESA ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander MESA has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he'll be looking for the double play
* B. GILES facing J. MESA, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-5
The pitch ... slow chopper toward short ... CABRERA charges ... bad bounce! ... it handcuffed him
on to first ... one away! ... DYE moves up
* P. POLANCO facing J. MESA, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-5
MESA rocks and fires ... swung on ... strike ... DYE is trying for third
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from PRINCE ... SAFE!...under the tag ... he has third base stolen
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Truffles 2nd stolen base in this game
* P. POLANCO facing J. MESA, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-5
MESA delivers ... POLANCO squares ... DYE's coming ... the bunt is laid down perfectly
KLESKO plays it ... flips to first ... and gets him by a hair ... as DYE crosses the plate
Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* M. CAMERON facing J. MESA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The pitch comes in ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... that's three away
Jermaine DYE ... he is now playing right for Savoy
Is One is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Steve KARSAY in to face CABRERA
GROOM pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits ... he struck out 4
for KARSAY ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander KARSAY has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save
Nuclear Gnatts skipper Ken Is One walking down the bench
He's calling on his reserves ... Ray LANKFORD has a bat in his hands
he'll go in for CABRERA to face the right-hander
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* R. LANKFORD facing S. KARSAY, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The offering ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by RELAFORD! ... throws
and he makes the play to first ... LANKFORD is robbed of a base hit on a great play by RELAFORD
one down
Nuclear Gnatts manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
Trying to make it happen ... so the lefty Luis GONZALEZ will bat
Ken Is One trying for the platoon advantage ... he shoulders the bat ... heads to the box
* L. GONZALEZ facing S. KARSAY, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
KARSAY winds and fires ... swung on ... hit to GILES in deep left ... he's back ... plenty of room
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... two away
* M. McLEMORE facing S. KARSAY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... three down
Mark McLEMORE moves from second base to shortstop
The Is One wheels are still turning ... for the Nuclear Gnatts
Is One now has Terry SHUMPERT playing second base ... LANKFORD is out of the game
Brad AUSMUS is now catching ... GONZALEZ is out
* TOP OF THE 8th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* D. RELAFORD facing J. MESA, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
Here's the pitch from MESA ... swung on ... hot smash to SHUMPERT ... he dives ... he knocks it down
throws quickly ... in time ... one away
* C. JOHNSON facing J. MESA, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
He brings it home ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Charles takes his base on the walk
* E. MARTINEZ facing J. MESA, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... swung on ... one-hopper to second ... shovels to McLEMORE ... for one
back to first ... they turn it! ... a double play
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* M. SWEENEY facing S. KARSAY, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The pitch ... on the hands ... SWEENEY sends it high in the air ... but shallow
AURILIA drifts under it ... and bags it for the putout ... and there's one away
* L. WALKER facing S. KARSAY, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The pitch ... WALKER lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... two gone
WALKER has now struck out 3 times
* T. HOLLANDSWORTH facing S. KARSAY, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The pitch ... a healthy cut by HOLLANDSWORTH ... but he sends it straight up
JOHNSON flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... three down
Coming in to relieve MESA is Jose CABRERA ... the right-hander
so MESA goes two innings in relief ... the game for MESA ... no runs or hits ... one walk
one strikeout ... for CABRERA ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander CABRERA has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 5.40 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* R. AURILIA facing J. CABRERA, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
CABRERA delivers ... slowly rolled toward McLEMORE ... McLEMORE covers it...plenty of time ... fires
one down!
* T. HELTON facing J. CABRERA, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... low bridge! ... HELTON hits the dirt ... ball four almost hit him
* J. DYE facing J. CABRERA, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
CABRERA fires it in ... healthy cut by DYE ... he's out on strikes ... two away
* B. GILES facing J. CABRERA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
Now CABRERA pitches ... a bouncer to the right side ... KLESKO can't reach it ... SHUMPERT dives
he knocks it down ... but that's all he can do ... GILES is on with an infield hit
that's GILES's 2nd hit of the game ... for Brian GILES, his 4th hit of the series
* P. POLANCO facing J. CABRERA, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... high fly ball to left ... HOLLANDSWORTH moves under it ... he has plenty of room
and he makes the catch
Coming in to pitch is Jeff ZIMMERMAN ... KARSAY pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him
no runs or hits ... he struck out 2 ... for ZIMMERMAN ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander ZIMMERMAN has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... no record yet
it's his game to save
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5
* R. KLESKO facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
Here comes the pitch ... strike three on the outside corner ... ZIMMERMAN slipped one by him
that's one!
* J. CRUZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
Now the pitch ... popped up ... shallow center field ... CAMERON's coming on ... and he's got it
two gone
* E. CHAVEZ facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The offering to CHAVEZ ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... CAMERON's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... CHAVEZ's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
that's CHAVEZ's 2nd hit of the game ... for CHAVEZ, his 1st double of the series
for Eric CHAVEZ, his 6th hit of the series
* T. SHUMPERT facing J. ZIMMERMAN, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-7
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... this should do it ... DYE camps in his tracks
and he covers it
FINAL SCORE : Truffles 7, Nuclear Gnatts 5