* TOP OF THE 1st, Guys 0, Pepitones 0

So settle in ... this is a championship game

* B. BONDS facing J. VERLANDER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Now VERLANDER comes home with it ... and he walks him ... Barry mosies down to first

* R. DURHAM facing J. VERLANDER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

They start the runner ... it's whacked into right field ... RIOS's got a long way to go

still after it ... near the line ... and he brings it down ... one away

BONDS gets back to first

* T. HAFNER facing J. VERLANDER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... HAFNER looks at strike three ... two gone

* A. RAMIREZ facing J. VERLANDER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The pitch from VERLANDER ... hit hard to right center ... BELTRAN scampering back ... at the track

he leaps ... and brings it down

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Guys 0, Pepitones 0

* N. JOHNSON facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

PEAVY winds up ... routine grounder to second ... DURHAM scoops it ... flips to first ... one away

* J. ROLLINS facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

PEAVY brings it home ... PEAVY loses him ... and he trots down to first

that was ROLLINS's first walk of the series

* W. HELMS facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The delivery from PEAVY ... HELMS squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt

RAMIREZ charges it ... picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... two down

ROLLINS moves to second on the play

* C. BELTRAN facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

Right-hander PEAVY ready ... and they're putting BELTRAN on ... intentional walk

setting up the force ... will let PEAVY ... take his chances with Olmedo SAENZ

* O. SAENZ facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... and SAENZ connects ... and how

it's far over the wall in left ... PEAVY wishes he had that pitch back

Guys 0, Pepitones 3

* B. HAWPE facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

And the pitch comes in ... HAWPE belts one to right center ... DYE will play it on the hop

and HAWPE's aboard with a single ... for Brad HAWPE, his 3rd hit of the series

* A. RIOS facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0

The pitch ... heads up! ... that pitched drilled RIOS

just below the helmet in the back of the neck ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series

the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out ... RIOS's in pain ... it doesn't look good

but he'll stay in the game ... he walks slowly down to first

* R. THERIOT facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0

The runners take their lead ... now the pitch ... half swing ... strike three! ... no, wait

the bat hit HERNANDEZ's mitt ... the ump calls interference ... THERIOT is awarded first

and the bases are loaded ... score that an error on HERNANDEZ

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing J. PEAVY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 3-0

PEAVY winds and fires ... easy bouncer to DURHAM ... he scoops it up

over to AURILIA covering second ... for the third out

* TOP OF THE 2nd, Guys 0, Pepitones 3

* J. DYE facing J. VERLANDER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

He brings it in ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side

ROLLINS will have to rush his throw ... and he gets DYE ... nice play ... one down

* J. DREW facing J. VERLANDER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

Here he comes ... half swing ... oh! ... J.D. went too far ... out on strikes ... two down

* R. AURILIA facing J. VERLANDER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

He brings it in ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain

HELMS and RODRIGUEZ converge near the line ... RODRIGUEZ is calling off HELMS

and he has it for the out in fair territory ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Guys 0, Pepitones 3

* N. JOHNSON facing J. PEAVY, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

He cranks and fires ... right by him ... strike three ... one away

* J. ROLLINS facing J. PEAVY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

The pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for ROLLINS

and that's already the 3rd walk issued by PEAVY

* W. HELMS facing J. PEAVY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0

Space on the right ... ROLLINS leading off ... the pitch to HELMS ... jammed him

and it hits him! ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... HELMS's in pain

but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first

* C. BELTRAN facing J. PEAVY, B 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0

PEAVY into his motion ... delivers ... high fly ball to left ... DREW moves under it

and waits...steps back ... and he makes the catch ... both runners are tagging

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in

* O. SAENZ facing J. PEAVY, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0

The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... HAFNER knocks it down ... he's up with it

and he outraces SAENZ to the bag ... for the do-it-yourself putout ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Guys 0, Pepitones 3

* E. BYRNES facing J. VERLANDER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

VERLANDER comes home ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... one down

* R. HERNANDEZ facing J. VERLANDER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

The pitch ... HERNANDEZ sends one to left center ... BELTRAN's racing over ... HAWPE's on the run

and BELTRAN makes the catch ... two down

* B. BONDS facing J. VERLANDER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

To the plate ... high fly ... left center ... BELTRAN's on his horse ... he'll get there

and does ... side retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Guys 0, Pepitones 3

* B. HAWPE facing J. PEAVY, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

He brings it home ... HAWPE lofts a routine fly ball to center ... BYRNES drifts under it

and hauls it in ... one down

* A. RIOS facing J. PEAVY, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

The pitch ... hit in the air to center ... BYRNES roams over ... he's there ... reaches back

and makes the catch ... two down

* R. THERIOT facing J. PEAVY, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

PEAVY into his motion ... delivers ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... three away

* TOP OF THE 4th, Guys 0, Pepitones 3

* R. DURHAM facing J. VERLANDER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

VERLANDER into the wind ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... DURHAM rounds first

BELTRAN takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and DURHAM holds with a single

and that's the 1st base knock for the Guys in this game

for Ray DURHAM, his 5th hit of the series

* T. HAFNER facing J. VERLANDER, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3

Space on the right ... here comes the pitch ... he waves at it ... strike three ... one away

* A. RAMIREZ facing J. VERLANDER, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3

The pitch ... towering fly ball ... back goes HAWPE ... he snags it ... two away

and DURHAM returns to first

* J. DYE facing J. VERLANDER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3

VERLANDER brings it to the plate ... a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone!

way over the fence ... two-run shot for DYE ... he seems to like base runners

Guys 2, Pepitones 3

* J. DREW facing J. VERLANDER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3

Here's the pitch ... the heater ... it's in there ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Guys 2, Pepitones 3

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing J. PEAVY, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2

And the pitch ... a ringing single to center ... and RODRIGUEZ's on at first

for Ivan RODRIGUEZ, his 5th hit of the series

* N. JOHNSON facing J. PEAVY, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2

The steal is on

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

HERNANDEZ guns it down ... and he's safe ... that's his 1st steal of the series

And here comes Guys manager ... he's asking PEAVY for the ball

on his way to the mound is Brandon LEAGUE ... so PEAVY is yanked early

he goes only three innings ... he yielded ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 3 hits ... a homer

walked 3 ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it

for LEAGUE ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander LEAGUE has worked two innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA ... his record ... one win

no losses ... he inherits a runner in scoring position ... this will test his effectiveness

* N. JOHNSON facing B. LEAGUE, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2

LEAGUE cranks it up ... upstairs ... and JOHNSON isn't tempted ... ball number four

and he takes his base ... and that sets up the double play

* J. ROLLINS facing B. LEAGUE, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2

The delivery ... ROLLINS squares ... it's a beautiful bunt ... RAMIREZ barehands it

and throws to first ... high throw! ... but he tags him out

ROLLINS has himself a successful sacrifice

* W. HELMS facing B. LEAGUE, B 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 3-2

They're playing him in ... and the pitch ... lofted to center ... BYRNES has the range

and the bead ... and he puts it away ... both runners tag

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving RODRIGUEZ in

TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)

and JOHNSON's headed for third

THROW HOME OR TO THIRD? (1-home*, 2-third)

here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... just safe under the tag ... the run scores!

HELMS picks up a sac fly and an RBI ... and JOHNSON gets in to third

Guys 2, Pepitones 4

* C. BELTRAN facing B. LEAGUE, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-2

Checks third ... now the pitch ... swung on ... grounded hard toward AURILIA

it's by him into left ... JOHNSON scores ... BELTRAN holds first with a single

Guys 2, Pepitones 5

* O. SAENZ facing B. LEAGUE, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2

They start the runner ... hit hard to right center ... BYRNES scampering back ... at the track

he leaps ... he's got it! ... three down

* TOP OF THE 5th, Guys 2, Pepitones 5

* R. AURILIA facing J. VERLANDER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5

The pitch ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room ... BELTRAN moves under it

and takes it in ... one down

* E. BYRNES facing J. VERLANDER, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5

Here comes the pitch ... long fly to center ... Carlos BELTRAN ... he's going ... he's going

he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... two gone

* R. HERNANDEZ facing J. VERLANDER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5

The pitch ... a towering fly ball to right ... plenty of room ... RIOS moves under it

and makes the catch ... side retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Guys 2, Pepitones 5

* B. HAWPE facing B. LEAGUE, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2

Now the delivery ... and HAWPE is caught looking ... one away

And here comes Guys manager ... again ... he's asking LEAGUE for the ball

Kevin CORREIA will take the mound for Nice ... the right-hander

LEAGUE pitched one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on one hit

one walk ... one strikeout ... for CORREIA ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander CORREIA has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA

* A. RIOS facing K. CORREIA, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2

The pitch ... cut on ... a topper out front ... CORREIA has it ... goes to first

in time for the out

* R. THERIOT facing K. CORREIA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2

And now the pitch ... that's high and deep by THERIOT ... BYRNES is on the run ... on the run

it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 6th, Guys 2, Pepitones 5

* B. BONDS facing J. VERLANDER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5

The pitch ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... RIOS gallops for it ... he dives

he cuts it off ... throws to second ... and BONDS holds with a single

for Barry BONDS, his 5th hit of the series

* R. DURHAM facing J. VERLANDER, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5

BONDS hugging first ... Barry BONDS is on the move ... VERLANDER delivers

it's roped hard to right ... into the corner ... RIOS's after it ... BONDS's digging

he's around third ... coming down the line ... he'll score ... the throw in to second

not in time! ... and DURHAM's in standing with a double

Guys 3, Pepitones 5

* T. HAFNER facing J. VERLANDER, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5

He cranks and fires ... lined hard to left ... base hit ... HAWPE's racing over ... he cuts it off

DURHAM's around third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

the throw comes in to HELMS ... and they're holding DURHAM at third ... the tying run is on

And here comes Pepitones manager ... he's asking VERLANDER for the ball

coming in to pitch is Francisco RODRIGUEZ ... the right-hander ... so VERLANDER goes five innings

he yielded ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 5 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he struck out 5

he's responsible for the runners ... he will win it if they hold the 2-run lead ... for RODRIGUEZ

his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander RODRIGUEZ has worked one and a third

he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save ... he'll probably be after the K

* A. RAMIREZ facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 6th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-5

Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... here comes the pitch

high drive ... HAWPE's going back ... it's playable ... he's under it ... and he pulls it in

DURHAM's tagging

TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?

(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)

but they're holding him at third ... HAFNER retreats to first

* J. DYE facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-5

Pepitones playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead

the offering from RODRIGUEZ ... he pops it up ... THERIOT drifts back ... he's under it

and makes the catch ... and the runners hold

* J. DREW facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-5

The runners take their lead ... RODRIGUEZ kicks and delivers ... he swings ... but he held up

no, he went too far ... J.D. is down on strikes ... that's three away

DREW has now struck out 3 times

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Guys 3, Pepitones 5

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing K. CORREIA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

He brings it in ... high and inside ... ball one

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing K. CORREIA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

The pitch ... low and away ... ball two

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing K. CORREIA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

Now the pitch ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... BYRNES's chasing it down

he'll have to hurry ... RODRIGUEZ's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second

Ivan with his 2nd hit in this game ... for RODRIGUEZ, his 1st double of the series

for Ivan RODRIGUEZ, his 6th hit of the series

* N. JOHNSON facing K. CORREIA, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3

The pitch ... JOHNSON slaps one to the right side ... HAFNER moves for it ... and he spears it!

he flips to CORREIA covering ... one away! ... and RODRIGUEZ moves to third

* J. ROLLINS facing K. CORREIA, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-3

They're pulled in around the infield ... RODRIGUEZ takes his lead at third

CORREIA kicks and delivers ... ROLLINS goes down swinging ... two down

* W. HELMS facing K. CORREIA, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-3

RODRIGUEZ takes his lead at third ... CORREIA kicks and delivers ... line drive base hit

RODRIGUEZ trots in with the run ... left fielder DREW handles it cleanly and plays it to second

Guys 3, Pepitones 6

* C. BELTRAN facing K. CORREIA, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-3

CORREIA into his motion ... delivers ... it misses ... ball four ... and BELTRAN will get the base

and HELMS moves to second

Pepitones manager looking at his scoresheet

We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Chris BURKE ... to run for HELMS

BURKE takes his place at second base ... BURKE is no speed merchant

but he won't slow you down

* O. SAENZ facing K. CORREIA, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-3

The pitch ... popped foul behind third ... AURILIA's over ... waves off RAMIREZ ... and brings it in

Mark this down ... Chris BURKE will stay in the game ... he'll be playing second for Central Park

Ryan THERIOT ... he'll be playing third for Central Park

* TOP OF THE 7th, Guys 3, Pepitones 6

* R. AURILIA facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6

He brings it in ... AURILIA chops it toward SAENZ ... he backs up and plays the big hop

he waves off RODRIGUEZ and takes it himself ... and there's one away

* E. BYRNES facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6

And the pitch comes in ... popped up ... shallow center field ... BELTRAN's coming on

and he's got it ... two away

* R. HERNANDEZ facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6

The pitch ... HERNANDEZ looks at strike three ... that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Guys 3, Pepitones 6

* B. HAWPE facing K. CORREIA, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3

Now CORREIA comes home with it ... there's a deep drive to left

it's going to be a long run for DREW ... but he says he's got it ... and he does ... one down

And here comes Guys manager ... again ... he's asking CORREIA for the ball

he's calling for Bob HOWRY ... the right-hander ... so CORREIA goes two innings in relief

the game for CORREIA ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout

for HOWRY ... his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander HOWRY has worked four innings

he has a lofty 11.25 ERA

* A. RIOS facing B. HOWRY, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3

HOWRY fires it in ... RIOS lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... DYE races over

but he won't get it ... RIOS's going for two ... and there will be a play at second ... the tag

safe!...on a very close play ... double for RIOS ... for RIOS, his 3rd double of the series

for Alex RIOS, his 6th hit of the series

* R. THERIOT facing B. HOWRY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-3

RIOS moves another step away from second ... here's the pitch ... a hot grounder down the line

RAMIREZ dives ... it skips by him ... fair ball! ... rolling into the corner

RIOS's around third ... he'll score ... DREW tracks it down

and they're lucky to hold THERIOT to a double ... back-to-back doubles by the Pepitones

Guys 3, Pepitones 7

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing B. HOWRY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3

HOWRY working on THERIOT to hold him close ... the pitch ... taken ... strike ... there goes THERIOT

they'll have trouble stopping him

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

here's the peg from HERNANDEZ ... too late ... he has third base stolen

that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Pepitones 2nd stolen base in this game

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing B. HOWRY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-3

Quick move to the plate ... and it's a hard liner to DURHAM ... just out of reach

THERIOT scores easily ... single for RODRIGUEZ

Guys 3, Pepitones 8

* N. JOHNSON facing B. HOWRY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-3

The pitch comes in ... swung on ... one-hopper to second ... shovels to AURILIA ... for one

back to first ... not in time! ... JOHNSON beats it out ... but they get the lead runner

two away

* J. ROLLINS facing B. HOWRY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-3

JOHNSON's off and running ... quick move to the plate ... grounded to AURILIA ... he fields it

over to first ... three down

He's calling for Justin DUCHSCHERER ... so RODRIGUEZ goes two innings in relief ... his line

no runs or hits ... he struck out 2 ... for DUCHSCHERER ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander DUCHSCHERER has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA

* TOP OF THE 8th, Guys 3, Pepitones 8

* B. BONDS facing J. DUCHSCHERER, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8

And the pitch comes in ... it misses ... ball four ... and BONDS will get the base

* R. DURHAM facing J. DUCHSCHERER, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8

The pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... BONDS breaks for second

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

the peg ... out at second! ... one down

* R. DURHAM facing J. DUCHSCHERER, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8

The pitch ... well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... HAWPE and BELTRAN converge

HAWPE calls him off ... and makes the catch ... two down!

* T. HAFNER facing J. DUCHSCHERER, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8

The pitch ... HAFNER hits a seed down to THERIOT ... right in his glove

and right out of his glove ... he drops it!

HAFNER hit that on the nose and THERIOT couldn't handle it

that's why they call it the hot corner ... he'll pick up an error

* A. RAMIREZ facing J. DUCHSCHERER, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8

HAFNER is off with the pitch ... DUCHSCHERER comes home ... punched back to DUCHSCHERER

and it's off his leg ... RAMIREZ races down the line ... no play ... HAFNER holds up at second

score that a shin-burner single ... for Aramis RAMIREZ, his 6th hit of the series

* J. DYE facing J. DUCHSCHERER, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-8

DUCHSCHERER brings it home ... popped high to the right side ... BURKE drifts back

the runners are moving ... he's under it ... and makes the catch

Pepitones manager looking at his scoresheet

He's going to give someone an at bat ... for those of you scoring at home

BURKE will leave the game for the Pepitones ... Mike NAPOLI will bat in his place ... bats right

he wheels out with a wagon spoke ... walks confidently before the crowd

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Guys 3, Pepitones 8

* M. NAPOLI facing B. HOWRY, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3

HOWRY brings it home ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... NAPOLI goes down swinging

one away

* C. BELTRAN facing B. HOWRY, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3

He cranks and fires ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... BELTRAN goes down swinging

two away

* O. SAENZ facing B. HOWRY, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3

HOWRY comes to the plate ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... that's three away

Is taking advantage of the score to go to his bench ... is sending in Mark TEAHEN

he'll be playing third base for Central Park ... NAPOLI is out

Ryan THERIOT remains in the game ... he'll be playing second base for Central Park

In from the bullpen is Aaron HEILMAN ... so DUCHSCHERER goes one inning in relief ... he yielded

one hit ... one walk ... for HEILMAN ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander HEILMAN has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA

* TOP OF THE 9th, Guys 3, Pepitones 8

* J. DREW facing A. HEILMAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8

Now the delivery ... this one is straight up the chute ... between first and home ... SAENZ wants it

and it's in his glove ... one away

* R. AURILIA facing A. HEILMAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8

HEILMAN brings it home ... lined to left center ... giving chase is BELTRAN

he hightails it to the track ... and he snares it on the fly ... BELTRAN really picked it!

a fine running catch ... two away

* E. BYRNES facing A. HEILMAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8

HEILMAN with the offering ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... ROLLINS's over

stabs for it ... and it's through ... base hit for BYRNES

for Eric BYRNES, his 5th hit of the series

* R. HERNANDEZ facing A. HEILMAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8

He cranks and fires ... grounded to ROLLINS ... he fields it ... over to first ... and that's it

FINAL SCORE : Guys 3, Pepitones 8