* TOP OF THE 1st, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* D. BARTON facing U. JIMENEZ, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JIMENEZ brings it home ... healthy cut by BARTON ... he's out on strikes ... one down
* I. SUZUKI facing U. JIMENEZ, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JIMENEZ comes to him ... high fly ball to deep right center ... GARDNER's racing to the track
so's HEYWARD ... GARDNER waves him off ... and brings it down ... two down
* M. CABRERA facing U. JIMENEZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JIMENEZ into his motion ... delivers ... fastball ... high drive ... COLVIN's going back
it's playable ... he's under it ... and he pulls it in ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 0
* B. GARDNER facing J. DANKS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... and it's pulled hard to right ... down the line ... it's playable
SUZUKI got a good jump ... he stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... one down
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing J. DANKS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... ZIMMERMAN tops it down the third base line
it'll be a tough play for RODRIGUEZ ... the off-balance peg ... yes! ... got him by a stride
sweet play by RODRIGUEZ ... for out number two
* P. KONERKO facing J. DANKS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... driven to right ... it's playable ... SUZUKI's there ... and he covers it
three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 0
* D. UGGLA facing U. JIMENEZ, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right ... HEYWARD on the run ... he gets there
UGGLA's gone ... one away
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing U. JIMENEZ, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JIMENEZ deals ... he goes the other way ... down the line ... it's playable
HEYWARD got a good jump ... he stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... two down
* S. DREW facing U. JIMENEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for DREW
* C. HART facing U. JIMENEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... fly ball to straightaway left ... COLVIN's there ... waits
and makes the catch ... Forthecup gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 0
* K. JOHNSON facing J. DANKS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DANKS winds and fires ... hot shot to the right side ... UGGLA to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... too late ... and they give Kelly JOHNSON the hit
for Kelly JOHNSON, his 9th hit of the series
* G. SOTO facing J. DANKS, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
DANKS brings it home ... on the corner ... that one froze SOTO ... couldn't pull the trigger
one down
* T. COLVIN facing J. DANKS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
JOHNSON two full strides off first ... the pitch ... he swings ... but he held up
and it's ball four ... Tyler takes his base on the walk
and JOHNSON moves into scoring position
* J. HEYWARD facing J. DANKS, B 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... to the plate ... healthy cut by HEYWARD ... but all he hits is air
he's out on strikes ... that's two!
* Y. MOLINA facing J. DANKS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... 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
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 0
* B. UPTON facing U. JIMENEZ, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from JIMENEZ ... strike three on the outside corner ... JIMENEZ slipped one by him
one down
* J. THOLE facing U. JIMENEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
JIMENEZ winds and fires ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two away
* D. BARTON facing U. JIMENEZ, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now JIMENEZ comes home with it ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for JIMENEZ ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 0
* Y. ESCOBAR facing J. DANKS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one down
* B. GARDNER facing J. DANKS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DANKS brings it to the plate ... it's a shot down the line to right ... into the corner
SUZUKI is after it ... still after it ... GARDNER is around second ... he's heading for third
here comes the relay ... safe!...good slide ... sliding triple
for Brett GARDNER, his 6th hit of the series ... for Brett GARDNER, his 1st triple of the series
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing J. DANKS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
They're pulled in around the infield ... DANKS glances over his shoulder at third
DANKS kicks and deals ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four
and ZIMMERMAN trots down to first ... and there are runners at the corners
And here comes Forthecup manager ... he's asking DANKS for the ball
he'll bring in Forthecup right-hander Evan MEEK ... so DANKS is yanked early
he goes only two and a third ... the line on him ... 2 hits ... walked 2 ... he fans 3
he's responsible for the runners ... he can still lose this game ... for MEEK
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander MEEK has worked five and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save ... he'll be looking for the double play
* P. KONERKO facing E. MEEK, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield back at double play depth ... speedy GARDNER edging down the line
MEEK kicks and delivers ... he inside-outs it to right ... over near the line
SUZUKI charges over ... and he one-hands it for the out ... and he gets rid of it quickly
GARDNER's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving GARDNER in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe easily ... KONERKO picks up a sac fly and an RBI
ZIMMERMAN retreats and holds first
Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 1
* K. JOHNSON facing E. MEEK, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
MEEK kicks and delivers ... one-hopper back to the mound ... MEEK up with it ... throws to first
to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 4th, Forthecup 0, Average Joe's 1
* I. SUZUKI facing U. JIMENEZ, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... he goes the other way ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap
GARDNER runs in on it ... ESCOBAR's backing up ... it drops in
and SUZUKI's on at first with a base hit
and that's the 1st base knock for the Forthecup in this game
for Ichiro SUZUKI, his 7th hit of the series
* M. CABRERA facing U. JIMENEZ, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
SUZUKI bluffs going ... the pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... SUZUKI is running
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA digs it out and fires ... and SUZUKI slides under the tag
that's his 2nd steal of the series
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... he's asking JIMENEZ for the ball
on his way to the mound is Kenley JANSEN ... the right-hander ... so JIMENEZ is yanked early
he goes only three innings ... he yielded ... one hit ... one walk ... he struck out 4
he's responsible for the runner ... for JANSEN ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander JANSEN has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* M. CABRERA facing K. JANSEN, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
SUZUKI now with an aggressive lead ... quick move to the plate ... way outside
CABRERA draws a base on balls ... and that sets up the double play
* D. UGGLA facing K. JANSEN, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... JANSEN comes home ... on the ground to deep short
ESCOBAR can't get there ... it's through for a base hit ... COLVIN running in ... still coming
SUZUKI is around third ... CABRERA is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SUZUKI in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
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 ... tie ballgame!
and CABRERA holds at second ... UGGLA is on with a single
Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing K. JANSEN, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three
one down
* S. DREW facing K. JANSEN, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1
The runners take their lead ... here's the pitch from JANSEN ... misses low
DREW gets a free ticket ... and the bases are loaded
* C. HART facing K. JANSEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 1-1
Infield back at double play depth ... JANSEN kicks and delivers ... paints the black
strike three called ... that's two! ... and he leaves the bases loaded ... and JANSEN is pumped!
a big strikeout with the bases loaded
* B. UPTON facing K. JANSEN, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... and UPTON goes out and gets it ... a long drive to deep left field
COLVIN galloping back ... back ... back ... and he makes the running catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* G. SOTO facing E. MEEK, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Here he comes ... grounded to the right side ... and UGGLA gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... one down
And here comes Forthecup manager ... again ... he's asking MEEK for the ball
coming in to pitch is J.J. PUTZ ... MEEK pitched one inning in relief ... his line
no runs or hits ... for PUTZ ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander PUTZ has worked three innings ... he has a 6.00 ERA ... no record yet
it's his game to win
* T. COLVIN facing J. PUTZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... COLVIN looks at strike three ... two down
* J. HEYWARD facing J. PUTZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
PUTZ with the offering ... strike three ... HEYWARD swung right through it ... three down
He'll go to the bullpen ... the lefty Jason VARGAS will try to stall Aiken
so JANSEN goes one inning in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... 2 walks ... he fans 2
for VARGAS his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 5th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* J. THOLE facing J. VARGAS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch to THOLE ... swung on ... blooper down the right field line ... HEYWARD racing in
he makes the running catch ... one down
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... again ... he's asking VARGAS for the ball
he's calling for Darren OLIVER ... the left-hander ... so VARGAS goes only one third of an inning
for OLIVER ... his 4th appearance in the series ... the lefty OLIVER has worked two innings
he has a lofty 13.50 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses ... it's his game to win
* D. BARTON facing D. OLIVER, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
OLIVER brings it ... hot smash to third ... ZIMMERMAN gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
KONERKO scoops it on one hop ... and BARTON is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield
two away
* I. SUZUKI facing D. OLIVER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He brings it in ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... GARDNER roams over ... he calls
can o' corn ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* Y. MOLINA facing J. PUTZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
PUTZ to the wind ... lofted deep to left field ... HART's chasing it ... he's at the warning track
and he hauls it in ... one away
* Y. ESCOBAR facing J. PUTZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Now he comes home with it ... rip and a miss by ESCOBAR ... and that's a strikeout ... two gone
And here comes Forthecup manager ... again ... he's asking PUTZ for the ball
in from the bullpen is Jeremy GUTHRIE ... so PUTZ goes one and a third in relief ... his line
no runs or hits ... he struck out 3 ... for GUTHRIE his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win
* B. GARDNER facing J. GUTHRIE, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... UPTON's over ... still after it
and he makes the running catch ... three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* M. CABRERA facing D. OLIVER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
OLIVER comes home ... breaking ball ... bounced past OLIVER ... ESCOBAR's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws CABRERA out by a step ... one down!
* D. UGGLA facing D. OLIVER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He brings it in ... UGGLA sends this ball air mail to left ... COLVIN lopes for it
should be no trouble ... and he makes the catch ... two gone
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing D. OLIVER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
And the pitch comes in ... hot shot to the right side ... JOHNSON to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a step ... three down
Is bringing in Joe THATCHER to face ZIMMERMAN ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so GUTHRIE goes only one third of an inning ... for THATCHER ... his 4th appearance in the series
the lefty THATCHER has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save
it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing J. THATCHER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch comes in ... healthy cut by ZIMMERMAN ... hit to dead center field ... UPTON's right there
waits ... and pulls it down ... one away
* P. KONERKO facing J. THATCHER, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
THATCHER to the wind ... it's deep to center ... way back ... UPTON's racing to the track
against the wall ... and he makes the catch ... two gone
* K. JOHNSON facing J. THATCHER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... JOHNSON lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... SUZUKI races over
but he won't get it ... JOHNSON's going for two ... and there will be a play at second
the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for JOHNSON
2nd hit for JOHNSON in the game ... for JOHNSON, his 5th double of the series
for Kelly JOHNSON, his 10th hit of the series
* G. SOTO facing J. THATCHER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
Speedy JOHNSON edging toward third ... THATCHER now ... he swings ... but he held up
and it's ball four ... Geovany takes his base on the walk ... setting up the force
* T. COLVIN facing J. THATCHER, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1
The runners take their lead ... THATCHER comes to him ... lifted high to right
SUZUKI's chasing it down ... and takes it in
* TOP OF THE 7th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* S. DREW facing D. OLIVER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder GARDNER parks under it ... he's got it
and DREW's gone ... one away
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... again ... he's asking OLIVER for the ball
in from the bullpen is Jonny VENTERS ... OLIVER pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him
no runs or hits ... for VENTERS ... his 4th appearance in the series
the lefty VENTERS has worked three innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to win
* C. HART facing J. VENTERS, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The offering from VENTERS ... HART turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
two away
* B. UPTON facing J. VENTERS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
VENTERS comes home ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg
ESCOBAR charges over ... bang-bang play at first ... UPTON is out!
Jonny VENTERS shakes it off ... he'll be alright ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* J. HEYWARD facing J. THATCHER, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch to HEYWARD ... HEYWARD bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by DREW
makes the throw ... and HEYWARD is out at first ... that's one!
And here comes Forthecup manager ... again ... he's asking THATCHER for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Daniel BARD
he'll try to shut down the right-handed MOLINA ... THATCHER pitched one and a third in relief
his line ... one hit ... one walk ... for BARD ... his 5th appearance in the series
the right-hander BARD has worked four and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save
it's his game to win
* Y. MOLINA facing D. BARD, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
BARD winds up ... MOLINA shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward RODRIGUEZ
he guns it to first ... and nails MOLINA by a step ... two away!
* Y. ESCOBAR facing D. BARD, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The offering ... lofted to center ... UPTON has the range ... and the bead ... and he puts it away
side retired
* TOP OF THE 8th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* J. THOLE facing J. VENTERS, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
VENTERS brings it ... and he walks him ... THOLE mosies down to first
* D. BARTON facing J. VENTERS, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
Firstbaseman KONERKO right on the bag ... he lets one go ... bounced sharply to the left side
ESCOBAR grabs it and flips to second for one ... the pivot and the peg to KONERKO
BARTON beats the ball to first ... no double play
* I. SUZUKI facing J. VENTERS, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The offering from VENTERS ... grounded hard wide of third ... ZIMMERMAN takes it on the short hop
he'll go to first ... and they get him ... two gone ... BARTON moves to second on the play
* M. CABRERA facing J. VENTERS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
VENTERS prepares to come home ... and they're putting CABRERA on ... intentional walk
will let VENTERS ... take his chances with Dan UGGLA
And here comes Average Joe's manager ... again ... he's asking VENTERS for the ball
he'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander Chris PEREZ
so VENTERS goes one and a third in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits ... 2 walks
one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners ... for PEREZ
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander PEREZ has worked three and two thirds
he has a 7.36 ERA ... his record ... one loss ... he's looking for one out
* D. UGGLA facing C. PEREZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1
PEREZ comes home ... healthy cut by UGGLA ... but all he hits is air ... he's out on strikes
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* B. GARDNER facing D. BARD, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by THOLE...strikeout ... one away
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing D. BARD, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch comes in ... and he fans him ... ZIMMERMAN's gone ... two down
* P. KONERKO facing D. BARD, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Now the pitch ... looped to right ... SUZUKI racing in ... if it stays up he'll get it
coming hard ... still coming ... and he makes the catch ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 9th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing C. PEREZ, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
And now the pitch ... that's batted to the right side ... KONERKO fields it
and he outraces RODRIGUEZ to the bag ... for the do-it-yourself putout ... and there's one away
* S. DREW facing C. PEREZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Here comes the pitch ... an infield roller by DREW ... shortstop ESCOBAR charges
the flip to first ... two down
* C. HART facing C. PEREZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
To the plate ... lined at KONERKO ... it's over his head ... HEYWARD was giving him room
he'll have to hurry ... the ball's still rolling ... HART's halfway to second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... with two outs he'll hold up ... double for HART
the go ahead run is now at second base ... for HART, his 2nd double of the series
for Corey HART, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. UPTON facing C. PEREZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
HART trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... PEREZ rocks and fires
and UPTON is caught looking ... he can't believe it ... he was halfway up the line
umps don't like to be shown up ... that's three away
On his way to the mound is Carlos MARMOL ... so BARD goes an inning and two thirds in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... he fans 2 ... for MARMOL
his 5th appearance in the series ... the right-hander MARMOL has worked three and two thirds
he has a lofty 12.27 ERA ... his record ... one win ... one loss ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* K. JOHNSON facing C. MARMOL, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... UGGLA's there ... spins...fires to first
in time for the out ... one away!
Average Joe's manager looking at his scoresheet
Trying to stir up a little magic ... so the lefty David ORTIZ will bat
trying for the platoon advantage ... he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate
that makes him the DH
* D. ORTIZ facing C. MARMOL, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
MARMOL comes to the plate ... it's popped foul third base side ... THOLE waves off RODRIGUEZ
he has it ... for the second out
* T. COLVIN facing C. MARMOL, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... COLVIN chops it toward BARTON ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off MARMOL and takes it himself ... to retire the side
Taking the mound for the Average Joe's is Ryan WEBB ... so PEREZ goes one and a third in relief
the game for PEREZ ... one hit ... he fans 2 ... for WEBB ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander WEBB has worked two and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 10th, Forthecup 1, Average Joe's 1
* J. THOLE facing R. WEBB, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it ... and THOLE is on at first
the go ahead run has reached ... for Josh THOLE, his 2nd hit of the series
Forthecup skipper walking down the bench
The Forthecup have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... THOLE leaves the field
here comes Cliff PENNINGTON ... he has good speed ... checks ... to move
* D. BARTON facing R. WEBB, T 10th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
They're holding PENNINGTON ... but he's well off the bag ... here comes the pitch ... WEBB jams him
BARTON fights it off and muscles it toward shallow right
it drops back of first and rolls into foul ground ... HEYWARD hustles over ... still after it
now he's there ... PENNINGTON 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 PENNINGTON's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
and PENNINGTON just outran the ball ... and BARTON holds with a double
Forthecup 2, Average Joe's 1
* I. SUZUKI facing R. WEBB, T 10th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
WEBB kicks and deals ... it's bunted down the third base line ... ZIMMERMAN charges ... he gloves it
throws over to first ... and gets him by a step ... BARTON crosses to third
* M. CABRERA facing R. WEBB, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-1
WEBB looking home ... and they're putting CABRERA on ... intentional walk ... will let WEBB
take his chances with Dan UGGLA
* D. UGGLA facing R. WEBB, T 10th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-1
WEBB will go to work on him ... and they're putting him on ... free pass to UGGLA ... will let WEBB
take his chances with Alex RODRIGUEZ
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing R. WEBB, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 2-1
They're pulled in around the infield ... the runners take their lead ... WEBB kicks and deals
lined to left ... base hit ... COLVIN is after it ... he cuts it off deep in the gap
BARTON scores ... CABRERA is rounding third ... UGGLA's rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to ZIMMERMAN ... and they're holding CABRERA at third
Forthecup 3, Average Joe's 1
Forthecup manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at third base
CABRERA leaves the field ... here comes Clay BUCHHOLZ ... that makes him the DH for now
BUCHHOLZ is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs
* S. DREW facing R. WEBB, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 3-1
Infield drawn in ... the runners take their lead ... the offering to DREW ... just over the knees
the plate ump thumbs him out ... two away! ... and he leaves the bases loaded
a big strikeout with the bases loaded
* C. HART facing R. WEBB, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 3-1
The runners take their lead ... WEBB winds and fires ... HART swings ... and lifts it to center
a routine chance for GARDNER ... and that's all for HART
For the Forthecup ... now has Ryan HANIGAN catching ... UGGLA is out of the game
Coming in to play second base for the Forthecup is Placido POLANCO ... DREW leaves the game
Making another defensive change
for the Forthecup, has sent Austin JACKSON in to play center field ... HART is out of the game
B.J. UPTON stays in ... now playing left for the Forthecup
Cliff PENNINGTON ... he'll be playing shortstop for Aiken
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Forthecup 3, Average Joe's 1
* J. HEYWARD facing C. MARMOL, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
MARMOL brings it ... and HEYWARD is caught looking ... that's one!
HEYWARD has now struck out 3 times
Average Joe's skipper walking down the bench
Trying to stir up a little magic ... Curtis GRANDERSON has a bat in his hands
he'll go in for MOLINA to face the right-hander
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. MARMOL, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
MARMOL comes home ... MARMOL fans him ... two away
Average Joe's skipper walking down the bench
He's going to his bench ... they're replacing Yunel ESCOBAR
Omar INFANTE is enlisted to hit for him ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat
he'll take his time getting to the box
* O. INFANTE facing C. MARMOL, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He brings it in ... fastball ... badly fooled ... and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Forthecup 3, Average Joe's 1