* TOP OF THE 1st, Flying Fish 0, Taters 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* D. WRIGHT facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from BUMGARNER ... that's high and deep by WRIGHT ... JONES is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... WRIGHT is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... for WRIGHT, his 2nd double of the series
for David WRIGHT, his 5th hit of the series
* M. TROUT facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
WRIGHT moves another step away from second ... he's on with a lead-off double
BUMGARNER spins and fakes the pickoff to second ... WRIGHT hustles back to the bag standing up
BUMGARNER's back on the rubber ... here's the pitch ... lined hard over second
JONES's racing over ... he cuts it off deep in the gap ... WRIGHT's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving WRIGHT in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TROUT's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
WRIGHT scores ... FIELDER cuts it to second ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play
Flying Fish 1, Taters 0
* Y. CESPEDES facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
BUMGARNER looks back at TROUT on second ... the pitch ... and he takes it ... strike!
and TROUT's off the bag ... MONTERO fires down to CANO ... CANO's tag ... safe!
he's back in there
* Y. CESPEDES facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
TROUT moves another step away from second ... the pitch from BUMGARNER
grounded to the right side ... and CANO gloves it ... no play at third ... and he flips to first
in time ... one down ... TROUT moves up
* J. WILLINGHAM facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infielders in ... BUMGARNER glances over his shoulder at third ... now the delivery
swing and a miss ... hang up a K for BUMGARNER ... two down
and he gets a big strikeout with TROUT threatening on third
* B. BELT facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
TROUT at third with his arms out, crouched ... BUMGARNER delivers ... swung on and missed
he struck him out ... and TROUT is stranded ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Flying Fish 1, Taters 0
* M. MONTERO facing C. SABATHIA, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
SABATHIA comes to the plate ... hard shot to the right side ... and it's through
base hit for MONTERO ... for Miguel MONTERO, his 4th hit of the series
* P. FIELDER facing C. SABATHIA, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Big hole on the right side ... he brings it home ... pulled hard ... right fielder GORDON going back
all he can do is watch ... it's out of here! ... home run for FIELDER
he seems to like base runners
Flying Fish 1, Taters 2
* R. CANO facing C. SABATHIA, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... healthy cut by CANO ... he's out on strikes ... one down
* B. BUTLER facing C. SABATHIA, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
He lets one go ... BUTLER hits a ground-hugger toward second
NELSON picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... two down
* C. HART facing C. SABATHIA, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Here's the pitch ... slowly rolled toward REYES ... REYES covers it...plenty of time ... fires
for the final out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Flying Fish 1, Taters 2
* C. NELSON facing M. BUMGARNER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Now he comes home with it ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
HART gets it back in ... and NELSON's on at first ... for Chris NELSON, his 4th hit of the series
* J. REYES facing M. BUMGARNER, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Firstbaseman FIELDER perched right in front of the bag ... BUMGARNER brings it to the plate
breaking ball ... called strike three ... one away
* M. WIETERS facing M. BUMGARNER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Space on the right ... NELSON leading off ... Chris NELSON is on the move
slashed into the hole on the right side ... and it's through ... CANO moved toward second base
and that let the ball get through ... NELSON moves easily to third
and WIETERS is on with a single ... perfectly placed through the hole left by the Taters infield
for Matt WIETERS, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. GORDON facing M. BUMGARNER, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-2
WIETERS going with the pitch ... BUMGARNER brings it ... lined to short ... and it's through
HART's racing over ... and takes it on the bounce ... NELSON scores
WIETERS's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to ESCOBAR ... and they're holding WIETERS at second
Flying Fish 2, Taters 2
And here comes Taters manager ... he's asking BUMGARNER for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Jonathan PAPELBON in to face WRIGHT
so BUMGARNER is yanked early ... he goes only one and a third ... his line ... 2 runs ... so far
on 5 hits ... he struck out 3 ... he's responsible for the runners
he can still lose this game ... for PAPELBON his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he'll be looking for the double play
* D. WRIGHT facing J. PAPELBON, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... WRIGHT smacks a rocket to right field
and UPTON spears it ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* M. TROUT facing J. PAPELBON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... strike three! ... and TROUT is hopping mad
he's jumping up and down ... no, wait ... he's not angry ... he's hurt ... the pitch hit him
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
he's still down ... it doesn't look good ... but he'll stay in the game
he walks slowly down to first ... and the bases are loaded
* Y. CESPEDES facing J. PAPELBON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... PAPELBON now ... lined hard to right ... UPTON racing over
and he makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Flying Fish 2, Taters 2
* A. JONES facing C. SABATHIA, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one away
* J. UPTON facing C. SABATHIA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He lets one go ... rip and a miss by UPTON ... and that's a strikeout ... two down
* C. HEADLEY facing C. SABATHIA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He brings it home ... slow bounder to the right side ... BELT to his right ... scoops it
flips to SABATHIA ... just in time
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Flying Fish 2, Taters 2
* J. WILLINGHAM facing J. PAPELBON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The offering to WILLINGHAM ... WILLINGHAM looks at strike three ... one down
* B. BELT facing J. PAPELBON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... strike three ... BELT swung right through it ... two away
* C. NELSON facing J. PAPELBON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
PAPELBON to the wind ... right by him ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Flying Fish 2, Taters 2
* A. ESCOBAR facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The delivery from SABATHIA ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one down
* M. MONTERO facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
SABATHIA into his motion ... delivers ... that's high in the air to right center
GORDON goes back for it ... up against the wall ... GORDON times his leap
and comes down with a glove full of air ... a round tripper for MONTERO
Flying Fish 2, Taters 3
* P. FIELDER facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
SABATHIA comes to him ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right ... GORDON was playing that way
he gets there ... FIELDER's gone ... two down
* R. CANO facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... hard two-bouncer to short ... REYES covers it...plenty of time ... fires
CANO's SAFE! ... high throw drew BELT off the bag ... so the Taters have a runner on the error
score that E6 on Jose REYES
* B. BUTLER facing C. SABATHIA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
They're holding CANO ... but he's well off the bag ... he wheels and deals ... BUTLER swings
this is a big league fly ball ... center field ... if it comes down he's out
this should do it ... and he makes the catch ... and the side is retired
In from the bullpen is Nate JONES ... PAPELBON pitched an inning and two thirds in relief
the game for PAPELBON ... no runs or hits ... he struck out 3
for JONES his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 4th, Flying Fish 2, Taters 3
* J. REYES facing N. JONES, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
JONES comes to the plate ... fly ball left field ... no trouble ... HART moves under it
and brings it down ... one down
* M. WIETERS facing N. JONES, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
JONES with the pitch ... he hits it off the handle to right ... not very deep ... UPTON coming on
and he one-hands it to retire WIETERS ... two down
* A. GORDON facing N. JONES, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch from JONES ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... JONES's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... GORDON's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
2nd safety for GORDON ... for GORDON, his 1st double of the series
for Alex GORDON, his 2nd hit of the series
* D. WRIGHT facing N. JONES, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... there's a low liner to left ... it's a long run in for HART
and he's got it on the run ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Flying Fish 2, Taters 3
* C. HART facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
SABATHIA comes to him ... lined ... but right at BELT ... he snatches it in mid-air
and HART gives BELT a stare ... one down
* A. JONES facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... lined ... SABATHIA can't reach it
it splits the difference between NELSON and REYES ... and trickles into center field for a single
a seeing-eye job ... for Adam JONES, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. UPTON facing C. SABATHIA, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
Throw to first ... he's back ... SABATHIA gets the ball back ... now he's set again
the pitch to UPTON ... grounded hard to second ... bad bounce! ... he keeps it in front of him
throws quickly to first ... and they get him by a hair! ... two down
JONES moves into scoring position
And here comes Flying Fish manager ... he's asking SABATHIA for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Javy GUERRA
and that will turn around HEADLEY ... so SABATHIA is yanked early
he goes only three and two thirds ... the line on him ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 4 hits
2 homers ... he fans 4 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it
for GUERRA his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
* C. HEADLEY facing J. GUERRA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
JONES now with an aggressive lead ... the delivery from GUERRA ... HEADLEY started to swing
did he hold up? ... they check with the third base ump ... a base on balls for HEADLEY
setting up the force
Taters manager looking at his scoresheet
He'll buy a little insurance ... so Alcides ESCOBAR leaves ... looks like
will send the switch-hitter Carlos SANTANA to the plate ... he shoulders the bat
he'll take his time getting to the box
* C. SANTANA facing J. GUERRA, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2
GUERRA brings it to the plate ... bounced to REYES ... he's up with it ... flips to NELSON at second
and that retires the side
The wheels are still turning ... is sending in Maicer IZTURIS
he'll be playing shortstop for Vader ... SANTANA is out
* TOP OF THE 5th, Flying Fish 2, Taters 3
* M. TROUT facing N. JONES, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The offering from JONES ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass
that was TROUT's first walk of the series
* Y. CESPEDES facing N. JONES, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
Firstbaseman FIELDER right on the bag ... JONES fires it in ... it's off his elbow
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... CESPEDES's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first ... the tying run is now at second base
* J. WILLINGHAM facing N. JONES, T 5th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-3
Pitcher steps off ... now JONES's set again ... the pitch ... wide by a hair
free ticket to first for WILLINGHAM ... that fills the bases
and puts the tie only 90 feet away
And here comes Taters manager ... again ... he's asking JONES for the ball
Fernando RODNEY will take the mound for Vader ... so JONES goes one inning in relief ... his line
one hit ... walked 2 ... he's responsible for the runners
for RODNEY his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he has his work cut out for him
* B. BELT facing F. RODNEY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-3
Infield drawn in ... the runners take their lead ... he wheels and deals
it's a high fly to center ... JONES is over ... moves under it ... and makes the catch
the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TROUT coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CESPEDES's holding
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending CESPEDES to third on the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CESPEDES's trying for third on the throw ... WILLINGHAM's holding
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... tie game
and there's a play at third ... MONTERO's throw ... SAFE!...slid around the tag
and CESPEDES just outran the ball ... and WILLINGHAM holds at first
Flying Fish 3, Taters 3
* C. NELSON facing F. RODNEY, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3
Infield back ... they're holding WILLINGHAM ... WILLINGHAM about two feet from first
the runner's going ... RODNEY delivers ... NELSON slaps one to the right side
and it's through ... CANO broke for second ... CESPEDES scores ... Flying Fish lead!
even WILLINGHAM makes third on that play ... and NELSON collects a lovely hit
perfectly placed through the hole left by the Taters infield
Flying Fish 4, Taters 3
* J. REYES facing F. RODNEY, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-3
NELSON is off with the pitch ... he brings it home ... lined shot to right ... UPTON racing in
he's got it! ... he fires to first ... they turn it! ... a double play
and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Flying Fish 4, Taters 3
* M. MONTERO facing J. GUERRA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... MONTERO rounds first
TROUT takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and MONTERO holds with a single
the tying run is on ... 3rd safety for MONTERO ... for Miguel MONTERO, his 6th hit of the series
* P. FIELDER facing J. GUERRA, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
Firstbaseman BELT's on the bag ... he delivers ... cut on ... it's a high fly
straightaway center ... TROUT has it measured ... and he makes the catch ... one away
MONTERO retreats quickly
* R. CANO facing J. GUERRA, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
They're holding MONTERO ... MONTERO about two feet from first ... now the pitch
he goes the opposite way ... hit to CESPEDES in deep left ... he's after it ... plenty of room
and he hauls it in ... and there are now two away ... and MONTERO returns to first
* B. BUTLER facing J. GUERRA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
Firstbaseman BELT right on the bag ... he delivers ... can't find the strike zone
that's ball four ... and BUTLER coaxes a walk ... and there's a runner in scoring position
* C. HART facing J. GUERRA, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-4
The runners take their lead ... GUERRA comes to him ... swung on and missed
GUERRA pulled the string ... and HART was way out in front ... three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, Flying Fish 4, Taters 3
* M. WIETERS facing F. RODNEY, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... banged to right ... it's in there ... UPTON fields it ... WIETERS starts for second
but he's quickly back ... as the throw comes in to IZTURIS ... single for WIETERS
2nd hit for WIETERS in the game ... for Matt WIETERS, his 3rd hit of the series
* A. GORDON facing F. RODNEY, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
Firstbaseman FIELDER holding the runner on ... WIETERS is off with the pitch ... here's the pitch
bounced toward first ... FIELDER is up with it ... no play at second
and he steps on first for the out
* D. WRIGHT facing F. RODNEY, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound ... RODNEY knocks it down ... now he has it
no play at third ... he takes the out at first ... WIETERS moves to third
* M. TROUT facing F. RODNEY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-3
RODNEY cranks it up ... popped high in front of the plate ... MONTERO's calling for it
drifting back ... into foul territory ... and makes the catch ... three down!
He's calling for Craig STAMMEN ... the right-hander ... GUERRA pitched one and a third in relief
his line ... one hit ... 2 walks ... one strikeout
for STAMMEN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Flying Fish 4, Taters 3
* A. JONES facing C. STAMMEN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... slashed into the hole ... NELSON to his left ... he has it ... over to BELT
JONES's gone ... one away
* J. UPTON facing C. STAMMEN, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
STAMMEN delivers ... swung on and missed ... STAMMEN pulled the string
and UPTON was way out in front ... two down
* C. HEADLEY facing C. STAMMEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... a high drive to deepest center ... TROUT has it all the way ... side retired
It's the ace ... is bringing in Eric O'FLAHERTY to face CESPEDES
he'll lose the platoon advantage ... so RODNEY goes two innings in relief ... the game for RODNEY
2 hits ... for O'FLAHERTY his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
* TOP OF THE 7th, Flying Fish 4, Taters 3
* Y. CESPEDES facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
Now the pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for CESPEDES
that was CESPEDES's first walk of the series
* J. WILLINGHAM facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
CESPEDES going with the pitch ... O'FLAHERTY delivers ... swung on ... grounded hard to short
off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... notch one ... CESPEDES moves up
* B. BELT facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-3
Speedy CESPEDES edging toward third ... now he comes home with it ... it's a shot to left center
way back ... JONES jumps...it's ... off the wall ... HART grabs the ball ... throws it in
CESPEDES scores ... and BELT will make second easily
Flying Fish 5, Taters 3
* C. NELSON facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... and he fans him ... NELSON's gone ... two down
* J. REYES facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound ... O'FLAHERTY knocks it down ... now he has it
he goes to first ... for the third out
The wheels are starting to spin ... is sending in Josh REDDICK
he'll be playing right field for Asbury Park ... CESPEDES is out
Alex GORDON ... he goes to left field for the Flying Fish
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Flying Fish 5, Taters 3
* M. IZTURIS facing C. STAMMEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... notch one
* M. MONTERO facing C. STAMMEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch comes in ... a high drive to deepest center ... TROUT has it all the way ... two down
* P. FIELDER facing C. STAMMEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
He comes home ... a healthy cut by FIELDER ... but he sends it straight up
WIETERS flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... Taters go down
The Taters will make a pitching change ... right-hander Ronald BELISARIO trots in from the bullpen
and that will turn around WIETERS ... so O'FLAHERTY goes one inning in relief
the game for O'FLAHERTY ... one earned run ... on one hit ... one walk ... one strikeout
for BELISARIO his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 8th, Flying Fish 5, Taters 3
* M. WIETERS facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and WIETERS coaxes a walk
that was WIETERS's first walk of the series
* A. GORDON facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
They start the runner ... grounded to short ... IZTURIS dives ... but he won't get it
shortstop IZTURIS was at second base ... and that let the ball get through
Matt WIETERS huffs and puffs over to third ... and Alex GORDON executes the fundamentals
a textbook hit-and-run
* D. WRIGHT facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-3
Infield deep ... BELISARIO with the offering ... WRIGHT rips it down the left field line
fair ball! ... WIETERS crosses the plate ... HART tracks it down quickly
GORDON is around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to IZTURIS ... and they're holding GORDON at second
Flying Fish 6, Taters 3
* M. TROUT facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-3
He lets it go ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
it does! ... GORDON scores ... WRIGHT's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to FIELDER ... TROUT's in standing with a double
and they're holding WRIGHT at third
Flying Fish 7, Taters 3
* J. REDDICK facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 7-3
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... it's a high fly to center
JONES takes a step in ... this should do it ... now he's racing back ... he misjudged it
it's over his head ... both runners score ... REDDICK races to second ... the throw
not in time ... safe at second ... score that a double for Josh REDDICK
Flying Fish 9, Taters 3
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-3
REDDICK edges a bit more off second ... pitcher steps off ... BELISARIO's back on the rubber
BELISARIO now ... it's popped up ... in the air to the left side ... IZTURIS's racing over
into foul territory ... he waves off HEADLEY ... and makes the catch ... one away ... finally
REDDICK holds second
* B. BELT facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-3
REDDICK stretches his lead off second ... the delivery ... BELT belts it deep
UPTON has his back to the wall ... looking up ... and it's bye-bye baseball ... good for two runs
Flying Fish 11, Taters 3
* C. NELSON facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-3
BELISARIO winds and fires ... half swing ... oh! ... Chris went too far ... out on strikes
two away ... NELSON has now struck out 3 times
* J. REYES facing R. BELISARIO, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-3
He cranks and fires ... REYES lunges at it ... BELISARIO fooled him badly ... that's three away
They'll go to Luis AYALA ... so STAMMEN goes two innings in relief ... the game for STAMMEN
no runs or hits ... one strikeout ... for AYALA his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Flying Fish 11, Taters 3
* R. CANO facing L. AYALA, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-11
AYALA now ... it's hopped to the right side ... BELT fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to AYALA ... and CANO is retired
* B. BUTLER facing L. AYALA, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-11
AYALA brings it home ... base hit right field ... and BUTLER will hold at first
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single
for Billy BUTLER, his 1st hit of the series
Taters skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for BUTLER at first base
Desmond JENNINGS is headed out there now ... that makes him the DH for now
he has excellent speed ... AYALA will keep an eye on him
* C. HART facing L. AYALA, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-11
Now he comes home with it ... HART pounds it on the ground ... NELSON stops it on one hop
shovels to REYES for the force ... and he leaps over JENNINGS and guns it to first
not in time! ... HART reaches ... but they get the lead runner ... two down
* A. JONES facing L. AYALA, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-11
The pitch ... right by him ... that's three away
Coming in to pitch is Joe NATHAN ... BELISARIO pitched one inning in relief ... the line on him
6 runs ... on 5 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he fans 2
for NATHAN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 9th, Flying Fish 11, Taters 3
* M. WIETERS facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-3
The pitch ... WIETERS hits it nine miles ... deep to right field ... fair ball!
and it's long gone! ... home run for WIETERS ... he has poked one out down the line
Flying Fish 12, Taters 3
* A. GORDON facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 12-3
NATHAN with the offering ... lined to right ... UPTON will play it on the hop
and GORDON's on with a single ... that's GORDON's 4th hit of the game
for Alex GORDON, his 4th hit of the series
* D. WRIGHT facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 12-3
Firstbaseman FIELDER's on the bag ... the pitch ... he goes the opposite way
high fly deep to right ... UPTON got a good jump ... he's at the warning track
say good-bye to this one...it's gone! ... home run for WRIGHT ... and two runs score
Flying Fish 14, Taters 3
* M. TROUT facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 14-3
The pitch comes in ... hard two-bouncer to short ... IZTURIS covers it...plenty of time ... fires
TROUT's SAFE! ... high throw drew FIELDER off the bag
so the Flying Fish have a runner on the error ... score that E6 on Maicer IZTURIS
* J. REDDICK facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 14-3
Now the pitch ... grounded deep toward the hole ... HEADLEY just reaches it
and he won't get off the throw ... REDDICK rounds first and holds ... infield hit for REDDICK
Josh with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Josh REDDICK, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. WILLINGHAM facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 14-3
NATHAN into his motion ... delivers ... punched to left ... it drops safely
HART collects the ball ... gets it in quickly ... and the bases are loaded
* B. BELT facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 14-3
Taters playing for the double play ... NATHAN with the offering ... hit to straightaway center field
he was shading him ro right ... JONES running it down ... he has it! ... the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TROUT coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
REDDICK's holding
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TROUT scores ... the throw comes in to HEADLEY ... and the other runners hold
Flying Fish 15, Taters 3
* C. NELSON facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 15-3
The offering from NATHAN ... NELSON pops it up behind the plate ... MONTERO tosses his mask away
moves under it ... and he makes the catch
* J. REYES facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 15-3
The pitch ... popped high to the right side ... CANO drifts back ... the runners are moving
he's under it ... and makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Flying Fish 15, Taters 3
* J. UPTON facing L. AYALA, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-15
The offering from AYALA ... swung on ... lined toward second ... NELSON back
and he makes the catch ... and there's one away
* C. HEADLEY facing L. AYALA, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-15
AYALA delivers ... HEADLEY checks his swing ... and it hit him! ... he's shaking his hand
but the ump says he fouled it off ... strike one
* C. HEADLEY facing L. AYALA, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-15
The pitch ... lined back to the mound ... oooh! ... caught! ... nice play AYALA
he was just defending himself with his glove ... and that's the second out
* M. IZTURIS facing L. AYALA, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-15
He cranks and fires ... IZTURIS nubs it in front of home ... WIETERS pounces on it ... drops it
picks it up again ... and makes the throw to first ... in time
and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Flying Fish 15, Taters 3