* TOP OF THE 1st, Miracle 0, Thirty Helens 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* J. MAUER facing R. CLEMENS, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... line drive base hit to right ... JENKINS fields it and throws it to second
a clean single for MAUER ... for Joe MAUER, his 1st hit of the series
* M. ELLIS facing R. CLEMENS, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now CLEMENS pitches ... ELLIS waves at it ... strike! ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... the slide ... and they get him ... they lose a runner ... one away
* M. ELLIS facing R. CLEMENS, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CLEMENS fires it in ... swung on and missed ... CLEMENS pulled the string
and ELLIS was way out in front ... two down
* M. TEIXEIRA facing R. CLEMENS, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch to TEIXEIRA ... TEIXEIRA sends it deep to right ... but it will stay in the park
he gave it a good ride ... but JENKINS gets to it ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Miracle 0, Thirty Helens 0
* J. MICHAELS facing C. CARPENTER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CARPENTER comes to the plate ... MICHAELS looks at strike three ... one down
* P. POLANCO facing C. CARPENTER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CARPENTER into the wind ... OOOOF! ... POLANCO flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench
a pair of strikeouts for CARPENTER here in the 1st ... two down
* J. GIAMBI facing C. CARPENTER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... it's skied ... ELLIS's backing up ... takes a couple of steps to his left
he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Miracle 0, Thirty Helens 0
* A. JONES facing R. CLEMENS, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... CLARK covers it and touches the bag
one down
* C. SHELTON facing R. CLEMENS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from CLEMENS ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed
SHELTON goes down swinging ... two away
* M. TEJADA facing R. CLEMENS, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... PERALTA's over ... stabs for it
and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Miracle 0, Thirty Helens 0
* T. CLARK facing C. CARPENTER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now he comes home with it ... hard shot to the right side ... and it's through
base hit for CLARK
* J. PERALTA facing C. CARPENTER, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They're holding CLARK ... CLARK about two feet from first ... now he comes home with it
half swing ... popped up ... TEJADA's over ... he's under it ... and he takes it in
CLARK retreats quickly
* G. JENKINS facing C. CARPENTER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... swung on ... popped up ... CHAVEZ moves toward the line ... he's under it
and he makes the catch
* P. BURRELL facing C. CARPENTER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman TEIXEIRA right on the bag ... the pitch ... chopper back to the mound
CARPENTER gloves it ... he flips to TEIXEIRA at first ... for the out
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Miracle 0, Thirty Helens 0
* J. DYE facing R. CLEMENS, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
that was DYE's first walk of the series
* E. CHAVEZ facing R. CLEMENS, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... hit to dead left field ... should be an easy play ... BURRELL's under it
and he pulls it in ... one down ... DYE's at second ... he'll go back to first
* I. SUZUKI facing R. CLEMENS, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... SUZUKI swings ... this one will get a lot of air time ... BURRELL gives chase
going back ... he one-hands it for the out ... and there are now two away
and DYE returns to first
* J. MAUER facing R. CLEMENS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
CLEMENS comes to him ... MAUER swings ... and its lifted to right ... a routine chance for JENKINS
he gloves it ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Miracle 0, Thirty Helens 0
* Y. MOLINA facing C. CARPENTER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and MOLINA coaxes a walk
that was MOLINA's first walk of the series
* C. FIGGINS facing C. CARPENTER, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman TEIXEIRA's on the bag ... the pitch ... rapped back to the mound
CARPENTER knocks it down ... picks it up ... throws quickly ... out at first
MOLINA moves to second on the play ... notch one
* J. MICHAELS facing C. CARPENTER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... MICHAELS started to swing ... did he hold up? ... they check with the first base ump
a base on balls for MICHAELS ... and that sets up the double play
that was MICHAELS's first walk of the series
* P. POLANCO facing C. CARPENTER, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The offering ... and it nails him on the shoulder ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
POLANCO's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first
and the bases are loaded
* J. GIAMBI facing C. CARPENTER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch comes in
and he tags this one right on the button ... deep to straightaway center
that could be trouble ... JONES racing back ... big trouble ... that ball is gone!
a grand salami ... and they're going to have quite a party at home plate
GIAMBI will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time ... CARPENTER grabs the rosin bag
and flings it to the ground in disgust ... CARPENTER does some landscaping on the mound
Miracle 0, Thirty Helens 4
* T. CLARK facing C. CARPENTER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
He brings it in ... routine grounder to TEJADA ... he's up with it ... over to first
and CLARK is retired ... for the second out
* J. PERALTA facing C. CARPENTER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
CARPENTER fires it in ... swung on and missed ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Miracle 0, Thirty Helens 4
* M. ELLIS facing R. CLEMENS, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
CLEMENS winds and fires ... that's batted to the right side ... CLARK fields it
and he runs to first ahead of ELLIS ... and there's one away
* M. TEIXEIRA facing R. CLEMENS, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
He brings it in ... popped foul behind first ... near the stands ... CLARK moves under it
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and makes the catch ... for out number two
* A. JONES facing R. CLEMENS, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... and a long one ... into left field ... BURRELL looks up ... adios! ... good-bye!
arrividerci!
Miracle 1, Thirty Helens 4
* C. SHELTON facing R. CLEMENS, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch comes in ... and SHELTON is caught looking ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Miracle 1, Thirty Helens 4
* G. JENKINS facing C. CARPENTER, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
Now CARPENTER comes home with it ... and it nails him on the shoulder
and the umpire has issued a warning ... to Chris CARPENTER and
another hit batter and the pitcher's gone ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
JENKINS's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first
* P. BURRELL facing C. CARPENTER, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
CARPENTER with the offering ... swung on ... popped up ... TEJADA's backing up quickly
still backing ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... JENKINS gets back to first
* Y. MOLINA facing C. CARPENTER, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
Firstbaseman TEIXEIRA's on the bag ... the pitch to MOLINA
MOLINA shortens up on the bat and lays one down ... it's in front of the plate but too hard
CARPENTER is off the mound quickly and pounces on it ... he has no play at second
and takes the out at first ... a sacrifice for MOLINA ... JENKINS moves up
* C. FIGGINS facing C. CARPENTER, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1
CARPENTER kicks and delivers ... soft grounder to CHAVEZ ... he's up with it
the throw across the diamond ... in time ... and that retires the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, Miracle 1, Thirty Helens 4
* M. TEJADA facing R. CLEMENS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
CLEMENS with the offering ... grounded to short ... PERALTA charges ... takes it on the short hop
throws quickly ... out at first ... for the first out
* J. DYE facing R. CLEMENS, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
CLEMENS delivers ... right by him ... strike three ... two away
* E. CHAVEZ facing R. CLEMENS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... CHAVEZ juices this one ... it's got possibilities ... chasing JENKINS to the fence
and gone! ... Eric has hit a home run
Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 4
* I. SUZUKI facing R. CLEMENS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
Now CLEMENS pitches ... that's batted to the right side ... CLARK fields it
and he beats SUZUKI to first ... and that retires the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 4
* J. MICHAELS facing C. CARPENTER, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... MICHAELS swings ... and its lifted to right ... a routine chance for SUZUKI
and that's all for MICHAELS ... one down
* P. POLANCO facing C. CARPENTER, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Now CARPENTER comes home with it ... high fly ... left center ... JONES roams over
he'll get there ... and does ... two down
* J. GIAMBI facing C. CARPENTER, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Now the pitch ... fastball ... hits him right in the helmet ... he's down ... but he seems to be OK
and he wanders vaguely down to first ... hold on ... that's it! ... Chris CARPENTER is gone!
the plate umpire has turned his back on him
there's no arguing this one unless he wants a fine
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
Has made his decision ... with CARPENTER thumbed ... Joe NATHAN will take the mound for Festus
so CARPENTER goes four and two thirds ... he yielded ... 4 runs ... so far ... on 2 hits
a homer ... walked 2 ... he struck out 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for NATHAN his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out
* T. CLARK facing J. NATHAN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
Now NATHAN pitches ... CLARK pounds it on the ground ... ELLIS stops it on one hop
shovels to TEJADA for the force ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 6th, Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 4
* J. MAUER facing R. CLEMENS, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... checked swing ... strike three ... one down
* M. ELLIS facing R. CLEMENS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
CLEMENS delivers ... CLEMENS loses him ... and he trots down to first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by CLEMENS ... that was ELLIS's first walk of the series
Miracle skipper walking down the bench
The Miracle have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Matt HOLLIDAY
to run for ELLIS ... HOLLIDAY takes his place at first base ... HOLLIDAY is no speed merchant
but he won't slow you down
* M. TEIXEIRA facing R. CLEMENS, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
Here's a pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA guns it down ... the ump signals ... out!
and that's the Miracle 2nd time caught stealing ... two gone
* M. TEIXEIRA facing R. CLEMENS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
CLEMENS brings it ... half swing ... oh! ... Mark went too far ... out on strikes
that's three away
Another defensive change by ... Luis CASTILLO is now playing second base for Festus
takes HOLLIDAY out of the game
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 4
* J. PERALTA facing J. NATHAN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
He brings it home ... swung on and missed ... one down
* G. JENKINS facing J. NATHAN, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... a screaming liner ... but right at TEIXEIRA ... he snatches it in mid-air
that was scorched ... two away
* P. BURRELL facing J. NATHAN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Now the delivery ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and BURRELL trots down to first
that was BURRELL's first walk of the series
Thirty Helens manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for BURRELL at first base
Ryan FREEL is headed out there now ... he's not blazing but he's quick
getting some legs out there
* Y. MOLINA facing J. NATHAN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
Now the delivery ... rapped back to the mound ... NATHAN knocks it down ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out at first
Ryan FREEL remains in the game ... he is now playing left field for Kilamanjaro
* TOP OF THE 7th, Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 4
* A. JONES facing R. CLEMENS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
CLEMENS into the wind ... fly ball hit to left ... FREEL drifts over ... he camps under it
taps the glove ... and makes the catch ... one down
* C. SHELTON facing R. CLEMENS, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... JENKINS moves under it ... taps the glove
and makes the catch ... two down
* M. TEJADA facing R. CLEMENS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced past CLEMENS ... PERALTA's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws TEJADA out by a step ... three away!
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 4
* C. FIGGINS facing J. NATHAN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
And the pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... CASTILLO to his left ... tipped off his glove
he has it ... throws quickly to first ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit
for Chone FIGGINS, his 1st hit of the series
* J. MICHAELS facing J. NATHAN, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
There goes FIGGINS ... the delivery ... grounded to the right side ... nobody can get to it
base hit ... CASTILLO had broken for second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole
and Chone FIGGINS owns third easily ... and Jason MICHAELS is on with a control single
perfectly placed through the hole left by the Miracle infield
for Jason MICHAELS, his 1st hit of the series
* P. POLANCO facing J. NATHAN, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
And MICHAELS takes off ... the delivery ... lined to short ... and it's through
DYE's racing over ... and takes it on the bounce ... FIGGINS scores
MICHAELS's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
MICHAELS's headed for third
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
POLANCO's going for second ... here's the play at third ... and he's ... out by inches!
they trade the run for an out ... the coach was waving him on
the Thirty Helens trade the out for the extra run ... and POLANCO takes second on the throw
Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 5
And here comes Miracle manager ... again ... he's asking NATHAN for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Noah LOWRY takes the mound to face GIAMBI
so NATHAN goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far
on 3 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner
for LOWRY his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* J. GIAMBI facing N. LOWRY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
Now LOWRY comes home with it ... and it jumps out of the catcher's mitt ... he's after it
it didn't go far ... POLANCO makes it safely to third
* J. GIAMBI facing N. LOWRY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
POLANCO down the line some at third ... the offering ... GIAMBI swings ... that's pretty well hit
deep toward the gap in right center ... SUZUKI going back ... will it or won't it? ... it will!
a two-run homer for GIAMBI
Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 7
* T. CLARK facing N. LOWRY, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
LOWRY winds up ... upstairs with a fast one ... CLARK doesn't offer ... and LOWRY gets the call
he's out on strikes ... two gone
* J. PERALTA facing N. LOWRY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
He lets it go ... banged to left center ... DYE's running to the gap ... JONES's racing over
DYE calls him off ... and makes the catch ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 8th, Miracle 2, Thirty Helens 7
* J. DYE facing R. CLEMENS, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... MICHAELS's chasing it down
but there's nothing he can do ... DYE cruises in to second
for DYE, his 1st double of the series ... for Jermaine DYE, his 2nd hit of the series
* E. CHAVEZ facing R. CLEMENS, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-7
Now the pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... CHAVEZ goes down swinging ... one away
* I. SUZUKI facing R. CLEMENS, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... he swings ... it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases
MICHAELS's chasing it down ... DYE scores ... SUZUKI hits second under full steam
but puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in ... double for SUZUKI
Miracle 3, Thirty Helens 7
* J. MAUER facing R. CLEMENS, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-7
SUZUKI moves another step away from second ... here's the pitch ... popped high to the left side
FIGGINS drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... notch two
and SUZUKI holds at second
* L. CASTILLO facing R. CLEMENS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-7
SUZUKI extending his lead ... the pitch ... he swings ... it's smashed deep to left center
that's good for extra bases ... MICHAELS's chasing it down ... SUZUKI scores
CASTILLO hits second under full steam ... but puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in
double for CASTILLO
Miracle 4, Thirty Helens 7
* M. TEIXEIRA facing R. CLEMENS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-7
CASTILLO edges a bit more off second ... the pitch ... grounded weakly to short
PERALTA charges in ... comes up with it ... and goes to first ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Miracle 4, Thirty Helens 7
* G. JENKINS facing N. LOWRY, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
Now the delivery ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... TEIXEIRA
takes the high hop ... he flips to LOWRY covering ... and they get him
* R. FREEL facing N. LOWRY, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
LOWRY comes home ... FREEL gets this one in the air ... on the infield
the shortstop TEJADA drifts over ... behind second base ... to make the catch
for out number two
* Y. MOLINA facing N. LOWRY, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
He brings it in ... it's a whiff ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 9th, Miracle 4, Thirty Helens 7
* A. JONES facing R. CLEMENS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
To the plate ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and JONES trots down to first
Miracle manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Willie BLOOMQUIST ... to run for JONES
BLOOMQUIST takes his place at first base ... he's a threat ... checks ... to move
* C. SHELTON facing R. CLEMENS, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
He wheels and deals ... grounded deep toward the hole ... FIGGINS just reaches it
and he won't get off the throw ... SHELTON rounds first and holds ... infield hit for SHELTON
for Chris SHELTON, his 2nd hit of the series
Miracle skipper walking down the bench
The Miracle have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Vernon WELLS
to run for SHELTON ... WELLS takes his place at first base ... that makes him the DH for now
he's a threat ... checks ... to move
* M. TEJADA facing R. CLEMENS, T 9th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
The runners take their lead ... CLEMENS spins and fires to second ... it's right there ... the tag
BLOOMQUIST's back safely ... now CLEMENS's set again ... he comes home
slow chopper toward PERALTA ... he charges it ... scoops it ... no play at second
goes to first ... for the out ... and the runners advance
* J. DYE facing R. CLEMENS, T 9th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 4-7
Thirty Helens playing for the out at first ... CLEMENS with the pitch ... swung on
hit deep to left field ... could be trouble ... FREEL's racing back ... it's gone!
Jermaine ties it up! ... he got all of that one ... Jermaine trots around the bases
he loves a trip downtown ... he claps his hands ... he's greeted at home plate
congratulations all around
Miracle 7, Thirty Helens 7
Miracle skipper walking down the bench
He's going to his bench ... who is it? ... Aramis RAMIREZ will bat for CHAVEZ ... bats right
he wrenches a piece of ash from the bushes ... and heads toward the plate
* A. RAMIREZ facing R. CLEMENS, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
CLEMENS comes to him ... RAMIREZ lifts a lazy pop fly ... should be no problem for POLANCO
and he snags it for the out ... two away
* I. SUZUKI facing R. CLEMENS, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Now CLEMENS comes home with it ... SUZUKI lashes one to right ... it falls
and SUZUKI's on with a single ... the go ahead run has reached ... 2nd hit for SUZUKI in the game
for Ichiro SUZUKI, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Thirty Helens manager ... he's asking CLEMENS for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Arthur RHODES takes the mound to face MAUER
so CLEMENS gets his innings ... he pitched eight and two thirds ... he yielded ... 7 runs
so far ... on 9 hits ... 3 homers ... 3 walks ... he fans 7 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can still lose this game ... for RHODES his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he's looking for one out ... if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* J. MAUER facing A. RHODES, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
SUZUKI is going for the steal ... great jump!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... the sweep tag ... and they nail him! ... that kills the go ahead run
it's getting late ... and they're trying to make something happen ... they read him all the way
and that's the Miracle 3rd time caught stealing ... that's three away
Willie BLOOMQUIST remains in the game ... he is now playing center for Festus
Aramis RAMIREZ ... he goes to third base for the Miracle
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Miracle 7, Thirty Helens 7
* C. FIGGINS facing N. LOWRY, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The offering ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... that's one!
And here comes Miracle manager ... he's asking LOWRY for the ball ... he'll go to the bullpen
and Jose VALVERDE a right-hander will take over ... so LOWRY goes two innings in relief
his line ... one earned run ... on one hit ... a homer ... he struck out 3
for VALVERDE his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to win
* J. MICHAELS facing J. VALVERDE, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... hard two-bouncer to short ... TEJADA covers it...plenty of time ... fires
MICHAELS's SAFE! ... high throw drew TEIXEIRA off the bag ... TEJADA picks up an error
the game-winner is now at first
* P. POLANCO facing J. VALVERDE, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
MICHAELS is off with the pitch ... the delivery ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's back
BLOOMQUIST gets there! ... that's two! ... and MICHAELS returns to first
as the throw comes in
* J. GIAMBI facing J. VALVERDE, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
He lets one go ... on the corner ... no! ... the ump says it missed ... sure looked good from here
but it's a walk ... and Jason takes first ... and the winning run moves into scoring position
that was GIAMBI's first walk of the series
* T. CLARK facing J. VALVERDE, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... popped high to the right side ... CASTILLO drifts back
the runners are moving ... he's under it ... and makes the catch
* TOP OF THE 10th, Miracle 7, Thirty Helens 7
* J. MAUER facing A. RHODES, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Now the delivery ... popped up ... shallow center field ... MICHAELS's coming on ... and he's got it
one down
* L. CASTILLO facing A. RHODES, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... CASTILLO hits it in the air to fairly deep right field ... JENKINS is over
and so is the at bat for CASTILLO ... two down
* M. TEIXEIRA facing A. RHODES, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The offering ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... MICHAELS's racing over
so's JENKINS ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Mark TEIXEIRA ... the go ahead run is now at second base
for TEIXEIRA, his 1st double of the series ... for Mark TEIXEIRA, his 1st hit of the series
* W. BLOOMQUIST facing A. RHODES, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... swung on ... base hit left field ... FREEL's after it ... toward the gap
TEIXEIRA's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving TEIXEIRA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
BLOOMQUIST's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... Miracle lead!
and there's a play at second ... the throw ... and BLOOMQUIST's ... out!...just missed getting in
the firstbase coach was waving him on
Miracle 8, Thirty Helens 7
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Miracle 8, Thirty Helens 7
* J. PERALTA facing J. VALVERDE, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
VALVERDE into his motion ... delivers ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm
BLOOMQUIST has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away ... one away!
* G. JENKINS facing J. VALVERDE, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
The pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... that's two!
* R. FREEL facing J. VALVERDE, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
The pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... FREEL draws a walk
and that puts the tying run on at first ... that was FREEL's first walk of the series
Thirty Helens manager looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... for those of you scoring at home
MOLINA will leave the game for the Thirty Helens ... Eduardo PEREZ will bat in his place
bats right ... he shoulders the bat ... heads out
And here comes Miracle manager ... again ... he's asking VALVERDE for the ball
Scott LINEBRINK will take the mound for Festus ... the right-hander
VALVERDE pitched one and a third in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits ... walked 2
one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... for LINEBRINK
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander LINEBRINK has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
* E. PEREZ facing S. LINEBRINK, B 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 7-8
Big hole on the right side ... FREEL takes a good lead ... he lets it go ... PEREZ swings
and rolls it to the right side ... CASTILLO fields it ... the quick toss to TEIXEIRA
out at first ... and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Miracle 8, Thirty Helens 7