* TOP OF THE 1st, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* D. BARTON facing R. HALLADAY, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HALLADAY with the pitch ... lazy fly to center ... easy chance for GRANDERSON ... he's got it
one away
* S. DREW facing R. HALLADAY, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering ... he goes down on strikes ... two away
* M. CABRERA facing R. HALLADAY, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... breaking ball ... grounded hard to ZIMMERMAN ... it's off his glove
but he recovers and throws quickly ... and he's out! ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 0
* J. HEYWARD facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's rocked high and deep ... get going SUZUKI ... but he can only watch ... it's gone
Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 1
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
BUCHHOLZ brings it home ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... UGGLA's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... and there's one away
* P. KONERKO facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... BUCHHOLZ fans him ... two gone
* D. ORTIZ facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He brings it in ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and ORTIZ coaxes a walk
that was ORTIZ's first walk of the series
* K. JOHNSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
BUCHHOLZ with the pitch ... a whiff! ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 1
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing R. HALLADAY, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HALLADAY brings it home ... lofted to center ... GRANDERSON has the range ... and the bead
and he puts it away ... one away
* D. UGGLA facing R. HALLADAY, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HALLADAY brings it home ... strike three ... he's out of there ... two gone
* C. HART facing R. HALLADAY, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HALLADAY winds up ... fastball ... badly fooled ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 1
* T. COLVIN facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Tyler takes his base on the walk ... that was COLVIN's first walk of the series
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
He brings it in ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... GRANDERSON goes down swinging
one down
* Y. MOLINA facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The runner's going ... MOLINA pokes it toward second ... and it's on into right field
UGGLA had broken for second ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
COLVIN winds up perched on third ... and MOLINA is on with a single ... beautifully executed
* Y. ESCOBAR facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
And MOLINA takes off ... strike ... THOLE fires to second ... and throws it into center field
COLVIN scores easily ... as the throw comes in ... MOLINA's holding
that's his 1st steal of the series ... score that an error on THOLE
Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 2
* Y. ESCOBAR facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... grounder to second ... no play at third ... and he flips to first ... it's in the dirt
and it gets by BARTON ... MOLINA hustles over to third ... he looks home ... only in his dreams
and ESCOBAR goes on down to second ... UGGLA picks up an error ... 2 errors now for Aiken
* J. HEYWARD facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infielders in ... BUCHHOLZ delivers ... a whiff! ... two away
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
BUCHHOLZ into the wind ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
and the bases are loaded ... and that's already the 3rd walk issued by BUCHHOLZ
that was ZIMMERMAN's first walk of the series
* P. KONERKO facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 2-0
The runners take their lead ... he lets one go ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right
SUZUKI races over ... reaches over his shoulder ... and makes the catch ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 2
* I. SUZUKI facing R. HALLADAY, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HALLADAY delivers ... hot shot to the right side ... JOHNSON to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... too late ... and they give Ichiro SUZUKI the hit
and that's the 1st base knock for the Forthecup in this game
* B. UPTON facing R. HALLADAY, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
SUZUKI's off and running ... HALLADAY fires it in ... base hit center field ... SUZUKI rounds second
he's headed for third ... here's GRANDERSON's throw ... safe!
and UPTON rounds first and holds
* J. THOLE facing R. HALLADAY, T 3rd, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-2
Infield deep ... HALLADAY kicks and delivers ... it's a high bouncer to the left side
ESCOBAR takes it in the hole ... his only chance is at first ... nips THOLE by a stride
but the run scores ... and UPTON moves to second
Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 2
* D. BARTON facing R. HALLADAY, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
UPTON stretches his lead off second ... here comes the pitch ... and he walks him
Daric mosies down to first ... and that sets up the double play
that was BARTON's first walk of the series
* S. DREW facing R. HALLADAY, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
The runners take their lead ... now HALLADAY comes home with it ... grounded hard to short
could be two ... ESCOBAR fields it ... flips to JOHNSON at second ... over to first ... yes!
two for the price of one ... and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 2
* D. ORTIZ facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The offering ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... THOLE near the dugout
and he gloves it for the out ... one away
* K. JOHNSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
BUCHHOLZ brings it to the plate ... swing and a miss ... and JOHNSON is out ... two away
for BUCHHOLZ, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
* T. COLVIN facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
And now the pitch ... lofted to center ... UPTON has the range ... and the bead
and he puts it away ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 4th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 2
* M. CABRERA facing R. HALLADAY, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here comes the pitch ... lofted deep to left field ... COLVIN's chasing it
he's at the warning track ... and he hauls it in ... one down
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing R. HALLADAY, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... grounded to short ... ESCOBAR charges ... takes it on the short hop ... throws quickly
out at first ... and that's the second out
* D. UGGLA facing R. HALLADAY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
He delivers ... breaking ball ... bounced past HALLADAY ... ESCOBAR's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws UGGLA out by a step ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 2
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... GRANDERSON draws a walk
that was GRANDERSON's first walk of the series
* Y. MOLINA facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch from BUCHHOLZ ... swung on ... strike! ... GRANDERSON is trying for the steal
and he caught BUCHHOLZ napping!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
THOLE fires it down ... going to be close ... and GRANDERSON slides under the tag
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Average Joe's 2nd stolen base in this game
* Y. MOLINA facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
Speedy GRANDERSON edging toward third ... here's the delivery ... MOLINA squares
it's bunted to the first base side ... BARTON picks it up ... looks at third
and goes to UGGLA covering first ... for the easy out
MOLINA has himself a successful sacrifice ... GRANDERSON moves to third
* Y. ESCOBAR facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-1
Infielders in ... checks third ... the pitch ... way outside ... ESCOBAR draws a base on balls
and there are runners at the corners ... for BUCHHOLZ, his 5th walk
that was ESCOBAR's first walk of the series
* J. HEYWARD facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-1
Infielders back ... the offering from BUCHHOLZ ... swing and a miss ... and HEYWARD is out
he didn't get cheated on that cut ... two away ... for BUCHHOLZ strikeout number 6
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-1
There goes ESCOBAR ... hit deep to left field ... over HART's head ... GRANDERSON will score
it's off the wall ... HART plays the carom ... ESCOBAR digging ... he rounds 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 he's ... in standing ... and ZIMMERMAN holds with a double
Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 4
* P. KONERKO facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1
He cranks and fires ... KONERKO waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim
side retired ... 7 K's for BUCHHOLZ
* TOP OF THE 5th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 4
* C. HART facing R. HALLADAY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... one away
* I. SUZUKI facing R. HALLADAY, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three
a pair of strikeouts for HALLADAY here in the 5th ... two gone
* B. UPTON facing R. HALLADAY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
HALLADAY into the wind ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable
GRANDERSON moves under it ... and takes it in ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 4
* D. ORTIZ facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The offering to ORTIZ ... hot shot to the right side ... UGGLA to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a step ... one away
* K. JOHNSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
BUCHHOLZ brings it home ... it's a shot to left center ... UPTON's over ... still after it
and he makes the running catch ... two gone
* T. COLVIN facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
BUCHHOLZ into the wind ... sliced toward third ... he leaps ... it's over his head
HART's racing over ... he'll have to hurry ... COLVIN's trying for two
here comes HART's throw ... and he slides in safely ... COLVIN has himself a double
Average Joe's manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base
COLVIN leaves the field ... here comes Carlos GOMEZ ... he's very agressive on the paths
checks ... to move
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1
Speedy GOMEZ edging toward third ... now BUCHHOLZ comes home with it ... a lazy fly ball to left
GRANDERSON got under it ... and now so does HART ... it's in the bag ... that's three away
Making his moves ... Jason HEYWARD moves...he's now playing left
The skipper has to do something with GOMEZ ... he'll keep Carlos in the game
now playing right field for the Average Joe's
* TOP OF THE 6th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 4
* J. THOLE facing R. HALLADAY, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one down
* D. BARTON facing R. HALLADAY, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Here's the pitch from HALLADAY ... BARTON sends this ball air mail to left ... HEYWARD lopes for it
should be easy ... and he makes the catch ... two gone
* S. DREW facing R. HALLADAY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... ESCOBAR's over ... stabs for it
and it's through ... base hit for DREW
* M. CABRERA facing R. HALLADAY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
HALLADAY comes to the plate ... CABRERA drives one down the left field line
it's deep enough if it's fair ... and it's ... long gone! ... a two-run dinger
Forthecup 3, Average Joe's 4
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing R. HALLADAY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The offering from HALLADAY ... swing and a miss ... and RODRIGUEZ is out
he didn't get cheated on that cut ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Forthecup 3, Average Joe's 4
* Y. MOLINA facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
Now BUCHHOLZ comes home with it ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes
must have been looking for something else ... one away
* Y. ESCOBAR facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
Now the pitch ... healthy cut by ESCOBAR ... he's out on strikes
a pair of strikeouts for BUCHHOLZ here in the 6th ... two down
for Clay BUCHHOLZ, that's his 9th strikeout of the game
* J. HEYWARD facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... high fly ... left center ... UPTON on his horse ... but he won't get there
it's going to one-hop the wall ... and HEYWARD pulls in to second
2nd hit for HEYWARD in the game
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-3
HEYWARD at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... swing and a miss
ZIMMERMAN goes down on strikes ... that's three away ... 10th strikeout!
* TOP OF THE 7th, Forthecup 3, Average Joe's 4
* D. UGGLA facing R. HALLADAY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... big swing ... hit deep to left field ... toward the gap ... HEYWARD got a great jump
but he won't get it ... UGGLA's trying for two ... here comes the throw ... too late
double for UGGLA ... the tying run is now at second base
* C. HART facing R. HALLADAY, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
HALLADAY spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by ESCOBAR ... the tag
UGGLA's back safely ... HALLADAY's back on the rubber ... he cranks and fires
fisted to right by HART ... GOMEZ will have to hustle ... he's there ... and hauls it in
UGGLA's tagging...GOMEZ sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... he's asking HALLADAY for the ball
pitching change for Broadway ... sends Jonny VENTERS to the hill
so HALLADAY goes six and a third ... he yielded ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 5 hits ... a homer
one walk ... he fans 7 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 1-run lead ... for VENTERS his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
Forthecup skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base
UGGLA leaves the field ... here comes Austin JACKSON ... he has good speed
VENTERS will keep an eye on him
Forthecup skipper walking down the bench
SUZUKI will not bat ... it's going to be Placido POLANCO ... he grabs a bat ... strolls to the box
recruiting him to face the portsider
* P. POLANCO facing J. VENTERS, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
JACKSON moves quietly toward third ... VENTERS with the offering ... it's a high fly to right
way back ... GOMEZ races to the track ... he slams into the wall! ... the ball's in play
GRANDERSON's after it ... JACKSON rounds third ... coming down the line ... he'll score
tie game ... POLANCO's heading for third ... here's the relay ... and he's out!
go to town, Average Joe's! ... they knock out the go-ahead run at third!
POLANCO just doesn't have the wheels for that ... the umpire is calling time ... GOMEZ's down
that's a good way to get injured ... he'll be lucky if he can return soon
he's probably gone for the series ... The report from the clubhouse...
Carlos GOMEZ, the Average Joe's right fielder ... injured for 11 days
Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
Jason HEYWARD moves from left field to right field
GOMEZ is injured ... for the Average Joe's, has sent Brett GARDNER in to play left field
* B. UPTON facing J. VENTERS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He lets one go ... scorched ... but right at KONERKO ... he snatches it in mid-air
that was scorched ... for the final out
Austin JACKSON ... he goes to center field for the Forthecup
Placido POLANCO will stay in the game ... he'll be playing second base for Aiken
B.J. UPTON ... he is now playing right field for Aiken
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* P. KONERKO facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BUCHHOLZ to the wind ... easy fly ball to HART ... plenty of room ... he moves under it
and brings it down ... one away!
* D. ORTIZ facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Here comes the pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... two down
for Clay BUCHHOLZ, that's his 11th strikeout of the game
* K. JOHNSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BUCHHOLZ comes to him ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... that's three away
for Clay BUCHHOLZ, that's his 12th strikeout of the game ... JOHNSON has now struck out 3 times
* TOP OF THE 8th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* J. THOLE facing J. VENTERS, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The delivery from VENTERS ... ball four ... and VENTERS issues a free pass
VENTERS not showing any emotion ... that was THOLE's first walk of the series
* D. BARTON facing J. VENTERS, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
They're holding THOLE ... THOLE about two feet from first ... VENTERS comes to the plate ... cut on
it's a high fly ... straightaway center ... GRANDERSON has it measured ... and he takes it in
that's out number one ... THOLE hurries back to first
* S. DREW facing J. VENTERS, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
Firstbaseman KONERKO right on the bag ... here he comes ... DREW started to swing
did he hold up? ... they check with the third base ump ... a base on balls for DREW
that was DREW's first walk of the series
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... again ... he's asking VENTERS for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Mariano RIVERA a right-hander will take over
so VENTERS goes one inning in relief ... he yielded ... one hit ... 2 walks
he's responsible for the runners ... for RIVERA his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he'll be looking for the double play
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* M. CABRERA facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 4-4
The runners take their lead ... the delivery ... chopper back to the mound ... RIVERA has it
turns and fires to second ... he gets him ... back to first ... not in time!
CABRERA is on at first ... THOLE moves to third
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 4-4
RIVERA prepared to work ... and they're putting him on ... free pass to RODRIGUEZ
will let RIVERA ... take his chances with Austin JACKSON
* A. JACKSON facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 4-4
The runners take their lead ... here's the delivery ... bounced to short ... he takes the high hop
flips to JOHNSON at second ... for out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* B. GARDNER facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BUCHHOLZ into the wind ... fastball ... bounced up the middle ... POLANCO over ... and it's through
base hit for GARDNER ... the go ahead run has reached
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
GARDNER bluffs going ... he delivers ... low and away ... there goes GARDNER
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
THOLE gets rid of it quickly ... and this race goes to GARDNER!
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Broadway, their 3rd stolen base in this game
the go ahead run is now at second base
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
GARDNER at second takes a big lead ... pitcher steps off ... now BUCHHOLZ's set again
BUCHHOLZ brings it to the plate ... lifted high to left ... HART's drifting toward the line
and he hauls it in ... GARDNER's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* Y. MOLINA facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
GARDNER stretches his lead off second ... BUCHHOLZ comes to him ... low ... ball
GARDNER is off to the races ... big jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
THOLE with the desperation throw ... and he's ... OUT!...good sweeping tag ... two gone
that kills the go ahead run
* Y. MOLINA facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He cranks and fires ... a healthy cut by MOLINA ... but he sends it straight up
THOLE flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... that play was easier than it looked
for the third out
* TOP OF THE 9th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* C. HART facing M. RIVERA, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch to HART ... HART nudges a little worm-killer to second ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from JOHNSON ... and HART is out at first ... one down!
* P. POLANCO facing M. RIVERA, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
RIVERA winds and fires ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to KONERKO
and they get him ... two down!
* B. UPTON facing M. RIVERA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
RIVERA comes to the plate ... slow bounder up the middle ... ESCOBAR's over ... good bounce
the throw to first ... bounces in the dirt! ... KONERKO scoops it ... and they get him
for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* Y. ESCOBAR facing C. BUCHHOLZ, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BUCHHOLZ brings it to the plate ... ESCOBAR blasts a drive to right center
it might have the distance ... it rattles the wall ... JACKSON plays the carom
ESCOBAR's going for two ... here's the throw
and ESCOBAR pulls in to second with a long double ... so fasten your seat belts once again
that puts the winning run in scoring position
And here comes Forthecup manager ... he's asking BUCHHOLZ for the ball
pitching change for Aiken ... sends Joe THATCHER to the hill ... so BUCHHOLZ gets his innings
he pitched eight ... he yielded ... 4 runs ... 3 earned ... on 7 hits ... a homer ... 5 walks
he struck out 12 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can still lose this game
for THATCHER his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* J. HEYWARD facing J. THATCHER, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... HEYWARD squares ... it's popped up ... RODRIGUEZ charges ... and makes the catch
the throw to second ... but ESCOBAR gets back in time
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing J. THATCHER, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
He brings it home ... swung on ... strike ... ...and the steal is on!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
THOLE fires it down ... and he gets him! ... two down! ... that kills the go ahead run
and that's the Average Joe's 2nd time caught stealing
And here comes Forthecup manager ... he's asking THATCHER for the ball
he'll bring in Forthecup right-hander Evan MEEK ... so THATCHER goes only two thirds of an inning
the result ... for MEEK his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing E. MEEK, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now the pitch ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for HART
but he says he's got it ... and he does ... Average Joe's go down
* TOP OF THE 10th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* J. THOLE facing M. RIVERA, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... one down
* D. BARTON facing M. RIVERA, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... BARTON draws a walk
Forthecup manager looking at his scoresheet
The Forthecup have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... BARTON leaves the field
here comes Cliff PENNINGTON ... he has good speed ... Forthecup skipper wants that run
* S. DREW facing M. RIVERA, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
Firstbaseman KONERKO perched right in front of the bag ... now he throws to first
and PENNINGTON gets back ... not his best move ... now RIVERA is back on the rubber ... the pitch
half swing ... strike! ... there goes PENNINGTON ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA throws ... the slide ... OUT!...good throw ... and that costs them a lead-getter
that might have been a broken play ... we didn't catch the sign up here ... two away!
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... again ... he's asking RIVERA for the ball
he's calling for Kenley JANSEN ... so RIVERA goes two and a third in relief ... he yielded
no runs or hits ... 2 walks ... one strikeout ... for JANSEN his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win
* S. DREW facing K. JANSEN, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He lets it go ... swung on and missed ... that's three away
We have a pause in the action here ... this is unusual ... in a move which invalidates the DH-Rule
Evan MEEK will replace PENNINGTON ... he'll go to pitcher
manager displaying a little strategy
For the Forthecup, DH Miguel CABRERA ... will now be playing first ... that's a big move by
the DH will no longer be allowed for the Forthecup
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* P. KONERKO facing E. MEEK, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... popped up ... THOLE scrambles ... near the stands ... it's playable
and he makes the catch ... one down
* D. ORTIZ facing E. MEEK, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
MEEK comes home ... and ORTIZ is caught looking ... two gone
* K. JOHNSON facing E. MEEK, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 11th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* M. CABRERA facing K. JANSEN, T 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... grounded to short ... ESCOBAR charges ... takes it on the short hop ... throws quickly
out at first ... notch one
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing K. JANSEN, T 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now the pitch ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... MOLINA throws off his mask
it's out of play ... strike one
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing K. JANSEN, T 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now JANSEN comes home with it ... RODRIGUEZ smashes one down the line
ZIMMERMAN grabs it near the bag ... he wings the long throw to first
and gets RODRIGUEZ by a stride ... two away!
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... again ... he's asking JANSEN for the ball
on his way to the mound is Chris PEREZ ... the right-hander
JANSEN pitched one inning in relief ... the game for JANSEN ... no runs or hits ... one strikeout
for PEREZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win
* A. JACKSON facing C. PEREZ, T 11th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
PEREZ fires it in ... upstairs ... and JACKSON isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... that was JACKSON's first walk of the series
* C. HART facing C. PEREZ, T 11th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
Firstbaseman KONERKO perched right in front of the bag ... the pitch ... healthy cut by HART
he's out on strikes ... he's disgusted with himself ... he had his pitch to hit
but he just didn't make it happen ... side retired ... HART has now struck out 3 times
* BOTTOM OF THE 11th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* B. GARDNER facing E. MEEK, B 11th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Here he comes ... GARDNER looks at strike three ... one down
* C. GRANDERSON facing E. MEEK, B 11th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
And the pitch comes in ... cut on ... ground ball to RODRIGUEZ ... he's up with it
the throw across the diamond ... safe at first! ... the throw was high
he'll pick up an error on that play ... and the Forthecup defense has been sloppy here
the game-winner is now at first
* Y. MOLINA facing E. MEEK, B 11th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
GRANDERSON bluffs going ... MEEK brings it to the plate ... grounder to POLANCO
he fires to DREW at second ... out! ... over to CABRERA at first ... and he's ... safe at first
but they get the lead runner ... two down
* Y. ESCOBAR facing E. MEEK, B 11th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
MOLINA hugging first ... the pitch ... ESCOBAR pounds it on the ground
POLANCO stops it on one hop ... shovels to DREW for the force ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 12th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* P. POLANCO facing C. PEREZ, T 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
PEREZ brings it home ... a little roller to the right side ... JOHNSON pounces on it
the quick toss to KONERKO ... and he nails POLANCO by a step ... one away
* B. UPTON facing C. PEREZ, T 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
PEREZ deals ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two down
* J. THOLE facing C. PEREZ, T 12th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He brings it in ... that's high and deep by THOLE ... GRANDERSON is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 12th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* J. HEYWARD facing E. MEEK, B 12th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Here's the pitch ... HEYWARD jumps all over it ... this ball's headed for the corner in left
short hops the wall ... HART plays it cleanly ... the play will be at second ... HEYWARD slides
and he's out! ... perfect throw and they get him ... one away!
score that a single for Jason HEYWARD ... go to town, Forthecup!
they cut down the winning run! ... the coach sent him on ... what was he thinking about?
takes a big runner off the bases ... that's ... he plays by a different book
And here comes Forthecup manager ... again ... he's asking MEEK for the ball
Daniel BARD will take the mound for Aiken ... the right-hander
MEEK pitched two and two thirds in relief ... the game for MEEK ... one hit ... he fans 2
for BARD his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to win
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing D. BARD, B 12th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... checked swing ... he went around ... two away
* P. KONERKO facing D. BARD, B 12th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He lets it go ... popped up ... shallow center field ... JACKSON's coming on ... and he's got it
that's three away
Forthecup skipper walking down the bench
You can mark pitcher Daniel BARD out for the Forthecup ... not letting him bat
Miguel MONTERO will bat in his place ... bats left ... he shoulders the bat
and heads toward the plate ... BARD pitched two thirds of an inning ... the line on him
no runs ... on no hits
* TOP OF THE 13th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* M. MONTERO facing C. PEREZ, T 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He brings it home ... hit like a bullet ... JOHNSON waves at it ... but it's by him into right
and MONTERO racks up a base hit ... the go ahead run has reached
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... again ... he's asking PEREZ for the ball
so hands the ball to Darren OLIVER ... the Average Joe's left-hander will face DREW
PEREZ pitched one and a third in relief ... his line ... one hit ... one walk ... he struck out 2
he's responsible for the runner ... for OLIVER his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw ... he'll be looking for the double play
* S. DREW facing D. OLIVER, T 13th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
OLIVER brings it home ... yanked toward second ... JOHNSON takes it on one hop ... flips to ESCOBAR
they get him ... over to first ... yes!...the twin killing
* M. CABRERA facing D. OLIVER, T 13th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now OLIVER comes home with it ... CABRERA lashes one to right ... toward the gap
HEYWARD races over ... but he won't get it ... CABRERA's going for two
and there will be a play at second ... the tag ... safe!...on a very close play
double for CABRERA ... that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
that's CABRERA's 2nd hit of the game
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing D. OLIVER, T 13th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
OLIVER comes set ... and they're putting RODRIGUEZ on ... intentional walk ... will let OLIVER
take his chances with Austin JACKSON
* A. JACKSON facing D. OLIVER, T 13th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 4-4
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... JACKSON lofts a routine fly ball to center
GRANDERSON moves under it ... and hauls it in ... three down!
Carlos MARMOL is coming on in relief for Aiken ... he'll bat first
for MARMOL his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 13th, Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 4
* D. ORTIZ facing C. MARMOL, B 13th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... it's a whiff ... one down ... ORTIZ has now struck out 3 times
* K. JOHNSON facing C. MARMOL, B 13th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's all over ... it's gone!
way over the fence ... home run for JOHNSON
Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 5
FINAL SCORE : Forthecup 4, Average Joe's 5