* TOP OF THE 1st, Salsa Verde 0, Forthecup 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* C. CRISP facing C. CARPENTER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch to CRISP ... and CRISP is caught looking ... one away
* B. ROBERTS facing C. CARPENTER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... easy bouncer to UGGLA ... and it bounces off the heel of his glove
and ROBERTS's safe at first ... UGGLA picks up an error
* A. HUFF facing C. CARPENTER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Space on the right ... ROBERTS leading off ... the pitch ... swung on ... grounded hard to short
off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... two away ... ROBERTS moves up
there was no chance to get two
* S. ROLEN facing C. CARPENTER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ROBERTS moves another step away from second ... quick move to the plate ... cut on
way out in front ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Salsa Verde 0, Forthecup 0
* D. BARTON facing R. DICKEY, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... hot smash to third ... ROLEN gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
HUFF scoops it on one hop ... and BARTON is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield
and there's one away
* I. SUZUKI facing R. DICKEY, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... two away
* M. CABRERA facing R. DICKEY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DICKEY with the pitch ... taken...ball ... CABRERA walks
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing R. DICKEY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from DICKEY ... routine fly ball ... center field ... CRISP ... backs
this should do it ... he squeezes it ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Salsa Verde 0, Forthecup 0
* C. GONZALEZ facing C. CARPENTER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CARPENTER winds and fires ... and it's chopped down the first base line
BARTON covers it and touches the bag ... one down
* A. ETHIER facing C. CARPENTER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CARPENTER deals ... swung on ... hot smash to UGGLA ... just out of reach
and ETHIER's aboard with a single ... for Andre ETHIER, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. THAMES facing C. CARPENTER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... two gone
* M. OLIVO facing C. CARPENTER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
ETHIER is off with the pitch ... he brings it home ... lined back to the mound
and it's off his leg ... OLIVO races down the line ... no play ... ETHIER holds up at second
score that a shin-burner single ... for Miguel OLIVO, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. ROLLINS facing C. CARPENTER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... swung on ... easy bouncer to UGGLA ... he's up with it
he flips to DREW at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Salsa Verde 0, Forthecup 0
* D. UGGLA facing R. DICKEY, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DICKEY kicks and deals ... swung on ... it's popped to short right field ... ROBERTS races out
and he's got it ... one down
* S. DREW facing R. DICKEY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now DICKEY comes home with it ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... HUFF
takes the high hop ... he flips to DICKEY covering ... and they get him
* C. HART facing R. DICKEY, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... he pops it up ... HUFF's backing up ... ROBERTS's over ... waves off HUFF
for the third out
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Salsa Verde 0, Forthecup 0
* C. CRISP facing C. CARPENTER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... one away
* B. ROBERTS facing C. CARPENTER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CARPENTER comes to the plate ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four
and Brian will get down to first
* A. HUFF facing C. CARPENTER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And ROBERTS takes off ... it's back to him at the mound ... CARPENTER scoops it up ... goes to first
and he fires it right by BARTON ... ROBERTS's heading for third ... they're waving him home
he's racing down the line ... flying ... here's the play at the plate ... safe!
yes, a great slide and the run scores! ... HUFF takes second on the throw
that'll be an error on CARPENTER ... and that's the 2nd error for the Forthecup
Salsa Verde 1, Forthecup 0
* S. ROLEN facing C. CARPENTER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
Here he comes ... low ... ball ... HUFF is off to the races
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw to third ... no way they get him ... he has third base stolen
that's his 1st steal of the series
* S. ROLEN facing C. CARPENTER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Checks third ... here's a pitch ... looped to left ... left fielder HART running for it
if it stays up he'll get it ... and HART ... takes it in ... HUFF's tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him home ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... OUT!...on a close play
double play! ... oh, those, Forthecup ... they nip him trying to score
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... has his boys running ... but he comes up short here
and HUFF's not happy ... he's arguing with the ump ... but the manager cools him down
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Salsa Verde 1, Forthecup 0
* B. UPTON facing R. DICKEY, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... UPTON stirs a breeze ... down on strikes ... one away
* R. HANIGAN facing R. DICKEY, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
And now the pitch ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... ETHIER drifts over ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... for the second out
* D. BARTON facing R. DICKEY, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering from DICKEY ... base hit center field ... CRISP's over ... scoops it up
and BARTON holds first with a single ... for Aiken ... the 1st hit in this game
for Daric BARTON, his 3rd hit of the series
* I. SUZUKI facing R. DICKEY, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
BARTON going with the pitch ... it's roped hard to right ... into the corner ... GONZALEZ's after it
BARTON's digging ... he's around third ... coming down the line ... he'll score ... tie game
the throw in to second ... not in time! ... and SUZUKI's in standing with a double
Salsa Verde 1, Forthecup 1
* M. CABRERA facing R. DICKEY, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
SUZUKI stretching his lead ... quick move to the plate ... off the end of the bat ... a weak pop fly
easy chance for ROBERTS ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Salsa Verde 1, Forthecup 1
* C. GONZALEZ facing C. CARPENTER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Here comes the pitch ... grounded to the right side ... wide of first ... and it squirts by BARTON
and on into right for a base hit ... and GONZALEZ has himself a single
for Carlos GONZALEZ, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. ETHIER facing C. CARPENTER, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
And now the pitch ... and a long drive to right ... he buried it! ... he buried it!
home run for ETHIER ... and two runs score
Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 1
* M. THAMES facing C. CARPENTER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch to THAMES ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground
HANIGAN near the dugout ... and he gloves it for the out ... for the first out
* M. OLIVO facing C. CARPENTER, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here's a pitch ... lined ... but right at BARTON ... he snatches it in mid-air
that was an atom ball ... for the second out
* J. ROLLINS facing C. CARPENTER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Now the delivery ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for ROLLINS
that was ROLLINS's first walk of the series
* C. CRISP facing C. CARPENTER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Firstbaseman BARTON perched right in front of the bag ... ROLLINS is off with the pitch
here's the pitch ... drilled up the middle ... base hit! ... ROLLINS motors into third standing
and CRISP rounds first and holds ... for Coco CRISP, his 4th hit of the series
* B. ROBERTS facing C. CARPENTER, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... easy bouncer to UGGLA ... he stops it ... goes to first ... and he gets him
and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 1
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing R. DICKEY, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Now he comes home with it ... RODRIGUEZ skies it to center ... should be an easy play
CRISP roams over for it ... and records the putout ... one away
* D. UGGLA facing R. DICKEY, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
DICKEY winds up ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and UGGLA trots down to first
that extends the streak ... now 6 games in a row on base
* S. DREW facing R. DICKEY, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Here comes the pitch ... high and inside ... and the count goes full
* S. DREW facing R. DICKEY, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
The payoff pitch ... DREW squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... ROLEN charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... two down
UGGLA moves to second on the play
* C. HART facing R. DICKEY, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
Now the delivery ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for HART ... setting up the force
that was HART's first walk of the series
* B. UPTON facing R. DICKEY, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... popped foul behind third ... ROLLINS's over ... waves off ROLEN ... and brings it in
* TOP OF THE 5th, Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 1
* A. HUFF facing C. CARPENTER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... HUFF goes down on strikes ... one down
* S. ROLEN facing C. CARPENTER, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Now CARPENTER comes home with it ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate
CARPENTER is in ... picks it up ... spins...fires to first ... in time
* C. GONZALEZ facing C. CARPENTER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
CARPENTER winds and fires ... GONZALEZ hits a ground-hugger toward second
UGGLA picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 1
* R. HANIGAN facing R. DICKEY, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The delivery from DICKEY ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
that was HANIGAN's first walk of the series
* D. BARTON facing R. DICKEY, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
DICKEY kicks and delivers ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one away
* I. SUZUKI facing R. DICKEY, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
DICKEY kicks and delivers ... SUZUKI swings ... this is a big league fly ball ... center field
he's got it ... and there are now two away ... HANIGAN gets back to first
* M. CABRERA facing R. DICKEY, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... banged to left center ... ETHIER's running to the gap ... CRISP's racing over
and it drops between them ... HANIGAN's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and HANIGAN's ... out!...just missed getting in
oh, those, Salsa Verde ... they nip him trying to score
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... has his boys running ... but he comes up short here
* TOP OF THE 6th, Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 1
* A. ETHIER facing C. CARPENTER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
CARPENTER winds up ... hard two-bouncer to short ... DREW covers it...plenty of time ... fires
one away!
* M. THAMES facing C. CARPENTER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here he comes ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike
but THAMES couldn't unshoulder his bat ... he must have been looking for something else
two down
* M. OLIVO facing C. CARPENTER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He lets it go ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right ... SUZUKI on the run ... he gets there
OLIVO's gone ... that's three away
He's calling for Koji UEHARA ... the right-hander ... so DICKEY goes five innings
the game for DICKEY ... one earned run ... on 3 hits ... 4 walks ... he fans 2
he will win it if they hold the 2-run lead ... for UEHARA ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander UEHARA has worked one third of an inning ... he has a lofty 27.00 ERA
no record yet
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 1
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing K. UEHARA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... RODRIGUEZ bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but ETHIER flags it down on the first bounce ... and RODRIGUEZ decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Alex RODRIGUEZ, his 3rd hit of the series
* D. UGGLA facing K. UEHARA, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Firstbaseman HUFF right on the bag ... the pitch ... base hit left field ... ETHIER's there
spears it on one hop ... juggles it ... RODRIGUEZ rounds second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
the Forthecup put two singles back-to-back ... the tying run is on
for Dan UGGLA, his 6th hit of the series
* S. DREW facing K. UEHARA, B 6th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... UEHARA kicks and deals ... there's a little blooper
down the right field line ... it might drop in ... it does! ... RODRIGUEZ scores
UGGLA's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to HUFF ... DREW's in standing with a double
and they're holding UGGLA at third ... that puts the tying run at third
Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 2
* C. HART facing K. UEHARA, B 6th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-3
They're playing him in ... the runners take their lead ... here he comes ... half swing
he held up ... and it caught the corner! ... HART can't believe it ... and he's hopping mad
but there's not a banana thing he can do about it ... one away!
and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it ... he'll need to go after UPTON in the same way
Forthecup manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to his bench ... for those of you scoring at home
UPTON will leave the game for the Forthecup ... Placido POLANCO will bat in his place
bats right ... he waves that bat like a wand ... he'll take his time getting to the box
* P. POLANCO facing K. UEHARA, B 6th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-3
Salsa Verde playing for the out at first ... the runners take their lead ... and the pitch comes in
lined shot to right ... down the line ... GONZALEZ races over ... reaches up
and makes the catch ... both runners tag ... GONZALEZ turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach has the windmill churning ... he's trying to score
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and DREW's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD? (1-home*, 2-third)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
oh, close call ... the gamble pays off ... POLANCO picks up a sac fly and an RBI
and DREW gets in to third ... the go ahead run is now on third
Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 3
* R. HANIGAN facing K. UEHARA, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 3-3
DREW takes his lead at third ... UEHARA brings it ... swung on ... big K
and he throws the bat down in disgust ... and DREW is stranded ... Forthecup go down
Austin JACKSON is in center field for Aiken ... takes POLANCO out of the game
* TOP OF THE 7th, Salsa Verde 3, Forthecup 3
* J. ROLLINS facing C. CARPENTER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
* C. CRISP facing C. CARPENTER, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
ROLLINS well off first ... Jimmy ROLLINS is on the move ... CARPENTER comes home ... pulled hard
high fly deep to right ... SUZUKI got a good jump ... at the wall ... and he brings it down
that's one! ... ROLLINS gets back to first
* B. ROBERTS facing C. CARPENTER, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Space on the right ... ROLLINS leading off ... now he throws to first ... and ROLLINS gets back
not his best move ... CARPENTER gets the ball back ... now he's set again
CARPENTER into his motion ... delivers ... oh, it nails him in the ribs
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
ROBERTS's in pain ... it doesn't look good ... but he'll stay in the game
he walks slowly down to first ... the go ahead run is now at second base
And here comes Forthecup manager ... he's asking CARPENTER for the ball
he's calling for J.J. PUTZ ... so CARPENTER goes six and a third ... the game for CARPENTER
3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 5 hits ... a homer ... walked 3 ... he struck out 6
he's responsible for the runners ... he can still lose this game ... for PUTZ
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander PUTZ has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be looking for the double play
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* A. HUFF facing J. PUTZ, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... to the plate ... low and away ... ...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR THIRD ONLY?
(1-both, 2-third only*)
ROLLINS breaks for third
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
HANIGAN guns it down ... and ROLLINS's ... in there! ... the throw was high ... for ROLLINS
that's his 1st steal of the series ... the go ahead run is now on third
* A. HUFF facing J. PUTZ, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3
Infield back at double play depth ... ROLLINS takes his lead at third ... PUTZ comes to him
it's a high bouncer to the left side ... DREW takes it in the hole
his only chance is at first ... nips HUFF by a stride ... but the run scores
Salsa Verde lead! ... and ROBERTS moves to second
Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 3
And here comes Forthecup manager ... again ... he's asking PUTZ for the ball
Evan MEEK will take the mound for Aiken ... the right-hander
so PUTZ goes only one third of an inning ... he leaves with a runner on ... for MEEK
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander MEEK has worked one inning
he has a lofty 18.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* S. ROLEN facing E. MEEK, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-3
ROBERTS stretches his lead off second ... MEEK turns and fakes the throw to second
ROBERTS hustles back to the bag standing up ... now MEEK's set again ... the offering
swung on ... popped foul behind first ... UGGLA's racing over ... waves off BARTON
and he gloves it ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 3
* D. BARTON facing K. UEHARA, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... BARTON slaps one to the right side ... HUFF moves for it ... and he spears it!
waves off UEHARA ... and he steps on first for the out ... one away
And here comes Salsa Verde manager ... again ... he's asking UEHARA for the ball
pitching change for Verdana ... sends Javier LOPEZ to the hill
UEHARA pitched one and a third in relief ... the game for UEHARA ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits
he fans 2 ... for LOPEZ ... his 4th appearance in the series
the lefty LOPEZ has worked two innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA ... no record yet
* I. SUZUKI facing J. LOPEZ, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... popped a mile high ... OLIVO throws off his mask ... he's there ... takes a step back
and brings it down ... for the second out
* M. CABRERA facing J. LOPEZ, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
Here's a pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 8th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 3
* C. GONZALEZ facing E. MEEK, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
Here comes the pitch ... and it's chopped down the first base line
BARTON covers it and touches the bag ... one away
* A. ETHIER facing E. MEEK, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
MEEK comes to the plate ... there's a looping liner to left ... HART will have to hurry
charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... two away
* M. THAMES facing E. MEEK, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... it's skied ... UGGLA's backing up ... takes a couple of steps to his left
he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... three away!
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 3
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing J. LOPEZ, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch is on the way ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair
fair ball! ... home run for RODRIGUEZ ... Alex ties it up! ... Alex trots around the bases
he loves a trip downtown ... he claps his hands
Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
And here comes Salsa Verde manager ... again ... he's asking LOPEZ for the ball
he'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander Grant BALFOUR
so LOPEZ goes only two thirds of an inning ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on one hit
a homer ... one strikeout ... for BALFOUR ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander BALFOUR has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA
the damage has been done ... he just wants to get out of the inning ... it's his game to win
* D. UGGLA facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now he comes home with it ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one away!
* S. DREW facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He brings it in ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far
Stephen is down on strikes ... two down!
* C. HART facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He brings it in ... a healthy cut by HART ... but he sends it straight up
OLIVO flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... three down!
* TOP OF THE 9th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* M. OLIVO facing E. MEEK, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The delivery ... base hit center field ... JACKSON takes it on the long bounce
OLIVO's stretching it ... they've got him ... the throw ... out at second!
and he ran himself into some trouble ... he'll get the single
* J. ROLLINS facing E. MEEK, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... two away!
And here comes Forthecup manager ... he's asking MEEK for the ball ... they'll go to Daniel BARD
MEEK pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... one hit ... one strikeout ... for BARD
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander BARD has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses ... he's looking for one out
it's his game to win
* C. CRISP facing D. BARD, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BARD kicks and deals ... hot shot to the right side ... UGGLA to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... too late ... and they give Coco CRISP the hit
the go ahead run has reached ... 2nd hit for CRISP in the game
for Coco CRISP, his 5th hit of the series
* B. ROBERTS facing D. BARD, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
CRISP well off first ... here's a pitch ... high and inside ... CRISP is running
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
HANIGAN guns it down ... the sweep tag ... and he slides in safely
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the Salsa Verde 3rd stolen base in this game
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
* B. ROBERTS facing D. BARD, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
CRISP moves another step away from second ... and the pitch ... slow chopper toward DREW
he charges it ... surrounds it ... juggles it ... he'll go to first ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* A. JACKSON facing G. BALFOUR, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BALFOUR with the pitch ... the high hard one ... BIG SWING! ... strike three
and he lost his helmet ... that's one!
* R. HANIGAN facing G. BALFOUR, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... hot smash to ROBERTS ... he dives ... he's got it
throws quickly ... in time ... two away
* D. BARTON facing G. BALFOUR, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BALFOUR to the wind ... and he fans him ... BARTON's gone ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 10th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* A. HUFF facing D. BARD, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now BARD comes home with it ... high fly ball to deep right center ... JACKSON's racing to the track
so's SUZUKI ... JACKSON waves him off ... and brings it down ... one away
* S. ROLEN facing D. BARD, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch comes in ... popped a mile high ... HANIGAN throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... two down!
* C. GONZALEZ facing D. BARD, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BARD into the wind ... checked swing ... strike three ... three down
Mike ADAMS will take the mound for Verdana ... so BALFOUR goes two innings in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... he struck out 4 ... for ADAMS
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander ADAMS has worked two and two thirds
he has a 3.38 ERA ... his record ... one loss ... 2 saves ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* I. SUZUKI facing M. ADAMS, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Here's the pitch from ADAMS ... strike three on the outside corner ... ADAMS slipped one by him
one down
* M. CABRERA facing M. ADAMS, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now the delivery ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two away
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing M. ADAMS, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... and he fans him ... RODRIGUEZ's gone ... three down
* TOP OF THE 11th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* A. ETHIER facing D. BARD, T 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
And now the pitch ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... HART's running back
he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... one down
* M. THAMES facing D. BARD, T 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He lets it go ... ties him up inside ... and THAMES swings through it ... BARD notches a strikeout
two gone ... THAMES has now struck out 3 times
* M. OLIVO facing D. BARD, T 11th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... bounced to short ... DREW to his right ... he has it ... and he throws him out
for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 11th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* D. UGGLA facing M. ADAMS, B 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
ADAMS with the offering ... UGGLA puts a charge into this pitch ... it might fly
ETHIER races back to the wall ... he times his leap
and comes down with a glove full of dead homer! ... terrific play! ... one away
* S. DREW facing M. ADAMS, B 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch is on the way ... that's high and deep by DREW ... CRISP is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... DREW is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... so here we go, sports fans
the winning run is now on second ... that's his 2nd double of the game
for DREW, his 4th double of the series ... for Stephen DREW, his 5th hit of the series
Forthecup manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Cliff PENNINGTON ... to run for DREW
PENNINGTON takes his place at second base ... he's fast ... checks ... to move
* C. HART facing M. ADAMS, B 11th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
PENNINGTON moves quietly toward third ... here's the delivery ... HART lifts one
it's a big league pop-up ... going back is ROBERTS ... waving his arms ... he calls off GONZALEZ
and makes the catch ... two away!
* A. JACKSON facing M. ADAMS, B 11th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
PENNINGTON stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... and JACKSON is caught looking
that's the third out!
Cliff PENNINGTON ... now playing shortstop for the Forthecup
* TOP OF THE 12th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* J. ROLLINS facing D. BARD, T 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box ... UGGLA gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips ROLLINS by a half step ... for the first out
* C. CRISP facing D. BARD, T 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... hit hard to PENNINGTON ... he takes the high hop ... throws quickly to first
and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... that's two!
And here comes Forthecup manager ... again ... he's asking BARD for the ball
he'll go to lefty Eric O'FLAHERTY ... and that will turn around ROBERTS
so BARD goes three innings in relief ... the game for BARD ... one hit ... he struck out 2
for O'FLAHERTY ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty O'FLAHERTY has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... no record yet
he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win
* B. ROBERTS facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 12th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Here's the delivery ... grounder to UGGLA ... he scoops it up ... flips to first ... three down
He's calling for Brian SANCHES ... the right-hander ... ADAMS pitched two innings in relief
he yielded ... one hit ... he struck out 4 ... for SANCHES ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander SANCHES has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 3.38 ERA ... his record
one win ... no losses ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 12th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* R. HANIGAN facing B. SANCHES, B 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... hot smash to ROBERTS ... takes it on one hop ... over to HUFF at first ... one away!
* D. BARTON facing B. SANCHES, B 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
SANCHES delivers ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... two away
BARTON has now struck out 3 times
* I. SUZUKI facing B. SANCHES, B 12th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... HUFF
takes the high hop ... he flips to SANCHES covering ... and they get him
* TOP OF THE 13th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* A. HUFF facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
O'FLAHERTY now ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one down
* S. ROLEN facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 13th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... ROLEN hits a ground-hugger toward second ... UGGLA picks it up and flips it to first
routine ... two away
* C. GONZALEZ facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 13th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Here comes the pitch ... that's high and deep by GONZALEZ ... JACKSON is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... GONZALEZ is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
2nd safety for GONZALEZ ... for GONZALEZ, his 1st double of the series
for Carlos GONZALEZ, his 3rd hit of the series
* A. ETHIER facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 13th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
GONZALEZ stretches his lead off second ... O'FLAHERTY delivers ... healthy cut by ETHIER
he's out on strikes ... he's disgusted with himself ... he had his pitch to hit
but he just didn't make it happen ... three down!
* BOTTOM OF THE 13th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* M. CABRERA facing B. SANCHES, B 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
SANCHES brings it to the plate ... he goes the other way ... slashed into the hole ... base hit
and CABRERA holds with a single ... the game-winner is now at first
that's CABRERA's 2nd hit of the game ... for Miguel CABRERA, his 4th hit of the series
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing B. SANCHES, B 13th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
And they've got CABRERA off first ... SANCHES fires ... safe! ... he dives back in ... good move!
he almost had him ... now SANCHES is back on the rubber ... the delivery from SANCHES
bounced sharply to the left side ... ROLLINS grabs it and flips to second for one
and on to first ... no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw
but they get the lead runner
* D. UGGLA facing B. SANCHES, B 13th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
SANCHES brings it ... grounded deep into the hole ... ROBERTS dives ... he cuts it off
he's on his feet ... flips it to first ... out at first ... two down ... RODRIGUEZ moves up
* C. PENNINGTON facing B. SANCHES, B 13th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
Quick move to the plate ... it's a bullet to ROLLINS ... he spears it ... three down
* TOP OF THE 14th, Salsa Verde 4, Forthecup 4
* M. THAMES facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 14th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch comes in ... bounced to short ... PENNINGTON to his right ... he has it
and he throws him out ... one down!
And here comes Forthecup manager ... again ... he's asking O'FLAHERTY for the ball
he'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander Carlos MARMOL
so O'FLAHERTY goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... one hit
he struck out 2 ... for MARMOL ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander MARMOL has worked two and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to win
* M. OLIVO facing C. MARMOL, T 14th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
MARMOL into the wind ... that's rocked to deep left center ... it is high ... and long ... and gone!
OLIVO with a monster shot ... they show movies on flights that long
Salsa Verde 5, Forthecup 4
* J. ROLLINS facing C. MARMOL, T 14th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
MARMOL winds and fires ... ROLLINS shows bunt ... he gets it down to third ... RODRIGUEZ charging
and it flicks off his glove ... it just went right by him ... that should be a hit
no, they charge him with an error ... that's a tough E
and the Forthecup defense has been sloppy here ... they are lucky not to be further behind
* C. CRISP facing C. MARMOL, T 14th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
Now the delivery ... lined to right center ... it falls ... ROLLINS's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... and they hold ROLLINS up
as the throw comes in ... and Coco has himself a single ... that's CRISP's 3rd hit of the game
for Coco CRISP, his 6th hit of the series
* B. ROBERTS facing C. MARMOL, T 14th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-4
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... misses the strike zone ... ROBERTS ambles to first
that fills the bases
* A. HUFF facing C. MARMOL, T 14th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 5-4
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... MARMOL brings it ... hit in the air to left field
HART's over ... he's there ... and he takes it in ... the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
ROLLINS coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending CRISP to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and ROBERTS's trying for second
THROW TO HOME, THIRD OR SECOND?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-second)
ROLLINS scores ... the throw goes to third
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... and CRISP just outran the ball
and ROBERTS takes second
Salsa Verde 6, Forthecup 4
* S. ROLEN facing C. MARMOL, T 14th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 6-4
MARMOL looks CRISP back to third ... here's a pitch ... it's a shot to left center
JACKSON's over ... still after it ... and he makes the running catch ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 14th, Salsa Verde 6, Forthecup 4
* C. HART facing B. SANCHES, B 14th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
And the pitch ... off the end of the bat ... HUFF moves for it ... and he spears it!
races to the bag ... in time for the out ... one down!
And here comes Salsa Verde manager ... again ... he's asking SANCHES for the ball
taking the mound for the Salsa Verde is Ramon RAMIREZ ... the right-hander
SANCHES pitched two and a third in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... one strikeout
for RAMIREZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander RAMIREZ has worked one inning ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet
it's his game to save
* A. JACKSON facing R. RAMIREZ, B 14th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
RAMIREZ delivers ... soft liner to right ... toward the gap ... it drops in front of GONZALEZ
and JACKSON's aboard with a single ... for Austin JACKSON, his 1st hit of the series
* R. HANIGAN facing R. RAMIREZ, B 14th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
JACKSON two full strides off first ... there goes JACKSON ... he brings it home ... swung on
grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first
for out number two ... JACKSON moves up
* D. BARTON facing R. RAMIREZ, B 14th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-6
JACKSON stretching his lead ... the pitch comes in ... popped high in front of the plate
OLIVO tosses his mask away ... and waits...steps back ... into foul territory
and makes the catch
FINAL SCORE : Salsa Verde 6, Forthecup 4