* TOP OF THE 1st, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* S. CHOO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... called strike ... strike one
* S. CHOO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JIMENEZ winds up ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he punches him out
one down
* R. CANO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... a towering fly ball to right ... plenty of room ... HEYWARD moves under it
and makes the catch ... two gone
* J. WERTH facing U. JIMENEZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JIMENEZ into the wind ... WERTH hits one ... high ... hard ... right field
but it won't be enough ... HEYWARD covers it ... routine ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 0
* B. GARDNER facing C. SABATHIA, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SABATHIA now ... GARDNER waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... one away
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. SABATHIA, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... that's batted to the right side ... TEIXEIRA fields it
and he runs to first ahead of ZIMMERMAN ... two down
* P. KONERKO facing C. SABATHIA, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... lined to left center ... giving chase is YOUNG ... he hightails it to the track
and he snares it on the fly ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 0
* M. TEIXEIRA facing U. JIMENEZ, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... that's batted to the right side ... KONERKO fields it
and he outraces TEIXEIRA to the bag ... for the do-it-yourself putout ... one down
* L. SCOTT facing U. JIMENEZ, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... MARTIN making the call
and the catch ... for out number two
* C. YOUNG facing U. JIMENEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... it's popped foul behind third ... ZIMMERMAN's running for it
at the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one
* C. YOUNG facing U. JIMENEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... healthy cut by YOUNG ... he's out on strikes ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 0
* K. JOHNSON facing C. SABATHIA, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SABATHIA into the wind ... grounded hard to STEWART ... backhand stab ... and it's by him
base hit ... WERTH's in ... he'll hold Kelly JOHNSON to a single
for Kelly JOHNSON, his 1st hit of the series
* G. SOTO facing C. SABATHIA, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... hit deep ... YOUNG takes three steps to his right ... backs ... he squeezes it
one away ... JOHNSON's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
* D. MURPHY facing C. SABATHIA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman TEIXEIRA ready for a throw from SABATHIA ... SABATHIA deals ... healthy cut by MURPHY
he's out on strikes ... two away
* T. COLVIN facing C. SABATHIA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
SABATHIA kicks and delivers ... fly ball ... long ball ... YOUNG posts himself under it
this should do it ... he squeezes it ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 0
* V. MARTINEZ facing U. JIMENEZ, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... lofted deep to left field ... COLVIN's chasing it ... he's at the warning track
and he hauls it in ... one down
* I. STEWART facing U. JIMENEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory
MARTIN moves under it ... he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... two away
* A. RAMIREZ facing U. JIMENEZ, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... lined to left center ... giving chase is GARDNER
he hightails it to the track ... and he snares it on the fly ... GARDNER really picked it!
a fine running catch ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 0
* J. HEYWARD facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to HEYWARD ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for HEYWARD
for Jason HEYWARD, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. MARTIN facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman TEIXEIRA perched right in front of the bag ... the runner's going ... it's a pitchout!
MARTIN with a desperation swing ... and he makes contact! ... it's a bleeder to the right side
and it's through ... CANO moved toward second base ... and that let the ball get through
and Jason HEYWARD owns third easily ... and Russell MARTIN is on with a control single
beautifully executed
* B. GARDNER facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
He deals ... it's a brush-back ... MARTIN's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ guns it down ... safe at second ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* B. GARDNER facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... HEYWARD alert at third ... the offering ... lofted to left field ... WERTH over
and he puts it away ... both runners are tagging
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*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the run scores!
and HEYWARD just outran the ball ... GARDNER picks up a sac fly and an RBI
and MARTIN holds at second
Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 1
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... RAMIREZ is over...stabs for it ... he stops it
long throw to first ... two down ... and MARTIN moves to third
* P. KONERKO facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
MARTIN off third ... and the pitch comes in ... healthy cut by KONERKO ... but all he hits is air
he's out on strikes ... and MARTIN is stranded ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 1
* S. CHOO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now JIMENEZ comes home with it ... swung on and missed ... JIMENEZ pulled the string
and CHOO was way out in front ... one away
* R. CANO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... upstairs ... and CANO isn't tempted ... ball number four ... and he takes his base
and that's the 1st walk issued by JIMENEZ ... that was CANO's first walk of the series
* J. WERTH facing U. JIMENEZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Now he throws to first ... and CANO gets back ... not his best move ... JIMENEZ gets the ball back
now he's set again ... here he comes ... breaking ball ... ball four
and WERTH trots down to first ... and there's a runner in scoring position
that was WERTH's first walk of the series
* M. TEIXEIRA facing U. JIMENEZ, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
JIMENEZ brings it ... TEIXEIRA pops it up behind the plate ... MARTIN tosses his mask away
he's back at the screen ... and he makes the catch
* L. SCOTT facing U. JIMENEZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
JIMENEZ spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by MURPHY ... the tag
safe! ... now JIMENEZ's set again ... he delivers ... it's hopped to the right side
KONERKO fields it on the big bounce ... and he steps on first for the out ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 1
* K. JOHNSON facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... outside ... ball four ... and SABATHIA issues a free pass
* G. SOTO facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Big hole on the right side ... JOHNSON takes a good lead ... the pitch
grounded deep into the hole ... CANO dives ... he cuts it off ... he's on his feet
throws quickly to first ... and they get him ... one down ... JOHNSON moves into scoring position
* D. MURPHY facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
Speedy JOHNSON edging toward third ... the pitch ... a towering fly ball to left center
it's back ... way back ... gone! ... home run for MURPHY ... SABATHIA kicks the rubber
not happy with that pitch
Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 3
* T. COLVIN facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch comes in ... healthy cut by COLVIN ... hooked down the right field line
will it stay fair? ... yes! it's in play ... the ball rolls all the way to the corner
COLVIN turns second and looks to third ... no, he holds up ... he'll settle for two
for COLVIN, his 2nd double of the series ... for Tyler COLVIN, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. HEYWARD facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The pitch comes in ... hit like a shot ... CANO waves on it ... but it's by him into right
COLVIN rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving COLVIN in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
HEYWARD's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... go to town, Jack Straw!
they cut off the run! ... COLVIN just doesn't have the wheels for that
and HEYWARD takes second on the throw
* R. MARTIN facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
SABATHIA looks back at HEYWARD on second ... the pitch ... popped up
STEWART moves toward the line ... RAMIREZ's racing over ... into foul territory
he waves off STEWART ... and makes the catch ... and the side is retired
* TOP OF THE 5th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 3
* C. YOUNG facing U. JIMENEZ, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
And the pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike
but YOUNG couldn't unshoulder his bat ... he must have been looking for something else
one away
* V. MARTINEZ facing U. JIMENEZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
To the plate ... grounded to short ... MURPHY's there ... the throw to first ... gets him
for the second out
* I. STEWART facing U. JIMENEZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He brings it in ... grounded toward third ... ZIMMERMAN fields it ... fires ... got him
to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 3
* B. GARDNER facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The delivery ... wide of the mark ... and GARDNER walks
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... strike! ... GARDNER breaks for second
and he caught SABATHIA napping!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's MARTINEZ with the throw ... and he has it stolen ... that's his 4th steal of the series
for Broadway, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
SABATHIA looks back at GARDNER on second ... here's the pitch ... on the hands ... popped up
STEWART's drifting back ... RAMIREZ's racing over ... into foul territory
he waves off STEWART ... and makes the catch ... one down ... GARDNER holds second
* P. KONERKO facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
GARDNER at second takes a big lead ... SABATHIA cranks it up ... a blast to the opposite field
no doubt about this one ... it's long gone! ... way over the fence in right
home run for KONERKO ... and GARDNER scores ahead of him
Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 5
* K. JOHNSON facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
To the plate ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... that could be trouble
YOUNG's racing to the track ... he won't get it ... it one-hops the wall
JOHNSON hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for JOHNSON
2nd safety for JOHNSON ... for JOHNSON, his 1st double of the series
for Kelly JOHNSON, his 2nd hit of the series
* G. SOTO facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-0
JOHNSON stretching his lead ... here's a pitch ... bounced slowly up the middle
RAMIREZ can't reach it ... neither can CANO it's through ... JOHNSON's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving JOHNSON 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 ... in standing ... SOTO holds at first with a single
Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 6
Average Joe's skipper walking down the bench
He's going to give someone an at bat ... is yanking Donnie MURPHY
he's sending Omar INFANTE to the plate ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat ... heads out
* O. INFANTE facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-0
He wheels and deals ... jammed him ... it's pushed toward second ... CANO charges ... fields it
the quick toss to TEIXEIRA ... out at first ... two away ... SOTO now at second
* T. COLVIN facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-0
Here's the pitch ... COLVIN goes out and gets it ... long ball ... down the left field line
curving ... curving ... is it or isn't it? ... the ump signals ... home run!
an opposite field two-run blow
Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 8
* J. HEYWARD facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
Here's the pitch ... HEYWARD doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
that was HEYWARD's first walk of the series
* R. MARTIN facing C. SABATHIA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
SABATHIA kicks and deals ... jammed him ... it's pushed toward second ... CANO fields it
oh!...trouble getting it out of his glove ... now he flips to TEIXEIRA ... for the out
side retired
Omar INFANTE stays in ... now playing shortstop for the Average Joe's
Makes a switch in right field ... Carlos GOMEZ comes into the game replacing COLVIN
Jason HEYWARD ... he goes to left field for the Average Joe's
* TOP OF THE 6th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 8
* A. RAMIREZ facing U. JIMENEZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
The pitch ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... one away
* S. CHOO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
JIMENEZ brings it home ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time
and that's the second out
* R. CANO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
JIMENEZ deals ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 8
* B. GARDNER facing C. SABATHIA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
SABATHIA deals ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... CANO's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... one away
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. SABATHIA, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
The pitch ... slowly rolled toward RAMIREZ ... RAMIREZ covers it...plenty of time ... fires
and that's the second out
* P. KONERKO facing C. SABATHIA, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
SABATHIA brings it home ... wide of the mark ... and KONERKO walks
that was KONERKO's first walk of the series
* K. JOHNSON facing C. SABATHIA, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
Quick move to the plate ... swung on ... it's lined up the middle ... and it's through
KONERKO's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
KONERKO stops at second ... as the throw comes in ... and JOHNSON has a single
3rd safety for JOHNSON ... for Kelly JOHNSON, his 3rd hit of the series
* G. SOTO facing C. SABATHIA, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 8-0
The pitch ... it's a whiff ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 8
* J. WERTH facing U. JIMENEZ, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
The pitch ... cut on ... hit in the air to right ... GOMEZ drifts over ... taps the glove
and WERTH's gone ... one away
* M. TEIXEIRA facing U. JIMENEZ, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
The pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... TEIXEIRA goes down swinging ... two down
* L. SCOTT facing U. JIMENEZ, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
The pitch ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 8
* O. INFANTE facing C. SABATHIA, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
He brings it home ... swung on and missed ... one down
* C. GOMEZ facing C. SABATHIA, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
The pitch ... GOMEZ jacks one to deep left ... WERTH retreats ... still going back ... to the track
to the wall ... and puts it away ... two gone
* J. HEYWARD facing C. SABATHIA, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
The pitch from SABATHIA ... fastball ... high ... free pass to HEYWARD ... and Jason takes first
and that's the 5th walk issued by SABATHIA
* R. MARTIN facing C. SABATHIA, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
Here comes the pitch ... swung on ... grounded to STEWART at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... three down
* TOP OF THE 8th, Jack Straw 0, Average Joe's 8
* C. YOUNG facing U. JIMENEZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
The pitch ... just missed ... ball one
* C. YOUNG facing U. JIMENEZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
JIMENEZ comes home ... hit hard to INFANTE ... he takes the high hop ... throws quickly to first
and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... one away
* V. MARTINEZ facing U. JIMENEZ, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
And now the pitch ... MARTINEZ lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... two down
* I. STEWART facing U. JIMENEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
Here he comes ... cut on ... ripped to right center ... GOMEZ gallops for it ... he cuts it off
STEWART wisely holds first ... for Wichita ... the 1st hit in this game
breaking up the no-hitter for Ubaldo JIMENEZ with two gone here in the 8th
for Ian STEWART, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. RAMIREZ facing U. JIMENEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-8
Now the pitch ... banged to left center ... HEYWARD's running to the gap ... GARDNER's racing over
and it drops between them ... STEWART'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 STEWART's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
and the shutout is gone ... and RAMIREZ holds with a double
Jack Straw 1, Average Joe's 8
* S. CHOO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-8
JIMENEZ kicks and delivers ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... side retired
for Ubaldo JIMENEZ, that's his 9th strikeout of the game ... CHOO has now struck out 3 times
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Jack Straw 1, Average Joe's 8
* B. GARDNER facing C. SABATHIA, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
The pitch ... GARDNER smacks it to right ... like a rocket ... and right fielder CHOO spears it
one away
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. SABATHIA, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
The delivery ... a towering fly ball to center ... YOUNG roams over ... plenty of room
and hauls it in ... two gone
* P. KONERKO facing C. SABATHIA, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
The offering to KONERKO ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying
and WERTH chases it down! ... what a catch ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 9th, Jack Straw 1, Average Joe's 8
* R. CANO facing U. JIMENEZ, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
JIMENEZ with the pitch ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by JOHNSON ... he throws in time
one away
* J. WERTH facing U. JIMENEZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
JIMENEZ winds and fires ... upstairs with a fast one ... WERTH doesn't offer
and that's ball number four ... and WERTH will get down to first
* M. TEIXEIRA facing U. JIMENEZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8
JIMENEZ brings it home ... cut on ... popped up ... MARTIN tosses his mask away ... near the stands
and he hauls it in ... two away
* L. SCOTT facing U. JIMENEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8
Jayson WERTH is on the move ... JIMENEZ fires it in ... hard ground ball behind first
KONERKO knocks it down ... but he'll have no play ... and both runners are safe
score that a single ... for Luke SCOTT, his 5th hit of the series
* C. YOUNG facing U. JIMENEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-8
JIMENEZ comes home ... taken...ball ... YOUNG walks ... that fills the bases
that was YOUNG's first walk of the series
* V. MARTINEZ facing U. JIMENEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-8
JIMENEZ winds up ... MARTINEZ piles into this pitch ... this could be trouble
GOMEZ races it to the wall ... picked clean! ... and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Jack Straw 1, Average Joe's 8