* TOP OF THE 1st, Flying Fish 0, Taters 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* A. GORDON facing R. DICKEY, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DICKEY into the wind ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four
and GORDON will get down to first
* D. WRIGHT facing R. DICKEY, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
There goes GORDON ... WRIGHT goes the opposite way ... bounced to the right side
just out of CANO's reach ... CANO had broken for second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole
GORDON will go on over to third ... and David WRIGHT shows some good bat control
beautifully executed ... for David WRIGHT, his 15th hit of the series
* M. TROUT facing R. DICKEY, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield back at double play depth ... GORDON takes his lead at third ... he wheels and deals
swung on ... bouncer to CANO ... goes to second for one ... back to first for two
yes!...double play ... but the run scores
Flying Fish 1, Taters 0
* B. MOSS facing R. DICKEY, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He brings it home ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
HEADLEY and MONTERO converge near the line ... MONTERO is calling off HEADLEY
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Flying Fish 1, Taters 0
* M. MONTERO facing J. SHIELDS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now the delivery ... right by him ... strike three ... one away
* P. FIELDER facing J. SHIELDS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
SHIELDS with the pitch ... FIELDER pops it up on the infield
REYES circles beneath it in short left field ... and puts it away ... for the second out
* R. CANO facing J. SHIELDS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
SHIELDS with the pitch ... on the hands ... CANO sends it high in the air ... but shallow
REYES drifts under it ... and bags it for the putout ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Flying Fish 1, Taters 0
* C. UTLEY facing R. DICKEY, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... swung on ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... it's playable ... BRUCE's there
he's got a bead on it ... and he hauls it in ... one down
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. DICKEY, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch ... WILLINGHAM blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... JONES plays the carom ... old lead-foot will have to hustle
he's going for second ... the throw ... not in time! ... he's in safely ... the chance paid off
for WILLINGHAM, his 2nd double of the series ... for Josh WILLINGHAM, his 4th hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing R. DICKEY, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
And the pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced past DICKEY ... ESCOBAR's over ... makes the pick up
throws quickly ... two down ... WILLINGHAM holds
* J. REYES facing R. DICKEY, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
DICKEY brings it to the plate ... bounced back to the mound ... DICKEY knocks it down
picks it up ... flips to first ... Flying Fish gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Flying Fish 1, Taters 0
* B. BUTLER facing J. SHIELDS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
SHIELDS into the wind ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and BUTLER coaxes a walk
* C. HART facing J. SHIELDS, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
SHIELDS rocks and fires ... a towering fly ball to center ... TROUT drifts back
and he takes it in ... one down ... BUTLER retreats quickly
* J. BRUCE facing J. SHIELDS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
SHIELDS brings it ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he went around
two away
* A. JONES facing J. SHIELDS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He cranks and fires ... JONES sends it deep to right ... but he got under it ... MOSS has it
to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Flying Fish 1, Taters 0
* M. WIETERS facing R. DICKEY, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch ... WIETERS lofts a high fly ... down the line to right
BRUCE looks as if he's got it covered ... on the warning track ... now his back's to the wall
the leap ... and he comes down ... empty handed! ... WIETERS eases into his home run trot
that ball just wouldn't die
Flying Fish 2, Taters 0
* A. GORDON facing R. DICKEY, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and GORDON trots down to first
* D. WRIGHT facing R. DICKEY, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Firstbaseman FIELDER right on the bag ... here's the pitch ... half swing ... strike!
there goes GORDON!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MONTERO turns it around fast ... the tag ... safe! ... he got in the back door
that's his 1st steal of the series
* D. WRIGHT facing R. DICKEY, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch to WRIGHT ... swing and a miss ... and WRIGHT is out ... he didn't get cheated on that cut
one down
* M. TROUT facing R. DICKEY, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... fisted to right by TROUT ... BRUCE will have to hustle ... he's there
and hauls it in ... GORDON's tagging...BRUCE sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is fired back in
* B. MOSS facing R. DICKEY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
DICKEY into his motion ... delivers ... over but low ... and MOSS takes first
setting up the force ... and that's already the 3rd walk issued by DICKEY
* C. UTLEY facing R. DICKEY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
He delivers ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... base hit ... JONES is after it
still running ... he cuts it off ... GORDON is well around third ... MOSS is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GORDON 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 ... and MOSS holds at second
UTLEY is on with a single
Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. DICKEY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
And now the pitch ... swung on ... big K ... and WILLINGHAM's retired ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* C. HEADLEY facing J. SHIELDS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
And the pitch ... an infield roller by HEADLEY ... shortstop REYES charges ... the flip to first
one away
* A. ESCOBAR facing J. SHIELDS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SHIELDS winds and fires ... a little roller to the right side ... UTLEY pounces on it
the quick toss to DAVIS ... and he nails ESCOBAR by a step ... for out number two
* M. MONTERO facing J. SHIELDS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here he comes ... slowly rolled toward REYES ... REYES covers it...plenty of time ... fires
three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* C. DAVIS facing R. DICKEY, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here he comes ... yanked toward second ... CANO fields it ... he flips to first ... high throw
but they get him ... notch one
* J. REYES facing R. DICKEY, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here comes the pitch ... DICKEY misses ... ball four ... REYES will go to first
that was REYES's first walk of the series
* M. WIETERS facing R. DICKEY, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
They're holding REYES ... but he's well off the bag ... the offering from DICKEY ... swung on
grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first
for the second out ... REYES moves up ... there was no chance to get two
* A. GORDON facing R. DICKEY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
REYES now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... and he walks him ... GORDON mosies down to first
setting up the force ... and DICKEY has given up 5 free rides to first
* D. WRIGHT facing R. DICKEY, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... skied high to the left side ... ESCOBAR's drifting back ... he's under it
this should do it ... and he makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* P. FIELDER facing J. SHIELDS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
And now the pitch ... it's lifted to dead right ... right fielder MOSS parks under it
and takes it in ... and there's one away
* R. CANO facing J. SHIELDS, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here he comes ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes!
but MOSS is right there to make a fine running catch ... two away
* B. BUTLER facing J. SHIELDS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SHIELDS with the pitch ... in on the fists ... BUTLER fights it off ... into shallow right
and he's on at first ... and that's the 1st base knock for the Taters in this game
for Billy BUTLER, his 3rd hit of the series
* C. HART facing J. SHIELDS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Firstbaseman DAVIS right on the bag ... now SHIELDS pitches ... smoked to right
back on the ball goes MOSS ... can he run it down? ... yes, he can ... and does ... Taters gone!
* TOP OF THE 5th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* M. TROUT facing R. DICKEY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
DICKEY winds and fires ... TROUT hits a little fly to left ... HART's racing in ... still coming
he's there ... and hauls it in ... one away
* B. MOSS facing R. DICKEY, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... two away
* C. UTLEY facing R. DICKEY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here's a pitch ... it's drilled straight at center fielder JONES ... he's there
whoa! it's over his head ... it must have knuckled on him ... he's after the ball
he's at the wall ... UTLEY's around second ... he's chugging toward third
there'll be no play on him ... that ball was really smoked ... 2nd safety for UTLEY
for Chase UTLEY, his 4th hit of the series ... and his 1st triple of the series
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. DICKEY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
UTLEY with a good lead off third ... the offering to WILLINGHAM ... upstairs
and WILLINGHAM isn't tempted ... ball number four ... and he takes his base
and there are runners at the corners ... for DICKEY, his 6th walk
* C. DAVIS facing R. DICKEY, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
The runners take their lead ... DICKEY cranks it up ... healthy cut by DAVIS ... he's out on strikes
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* J. BRUCE facing J. SHIELDS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch to BRUCE ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... one down
* A. JONES facing J. SHIELDS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... it's a whiff ... two away
* C. HEADLEY facing J. SHIELDS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SHIELDS into his motion ... delivers ... base hit center field ... TROUT's over ... scoops it up
and HEADLEY holds first with a single ... for Chase HEADLEY, his 6th hit of the series
* A. ESCOBAR facing J. SHIELDS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
SHIELDS brings it to the plate ... chopper back to the mound ... SHIELDS gloves it
he flips to DAVIS at first ... for the out
* TOP OF THE 6th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* J. REYES facing R. DICKEY, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch from DICKEY ... there's a bouncer to the left side ... right where ESCOBAR is stationed
he takes his time with the peg ... and puts REYES away easily ... for the first out
* M. WIETERS facing R. DICKEY, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He delivers ... WIETERS raps it to the right side ... CANO ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and WIETERS is retired ... for the second out
* A. GORDON facing R. DICKEY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... hot smash to third ... HEADLEY gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
FIELDER scoops it on one hop ... and GORDON is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield
to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* M. MONTERO facing J. SHIELDS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SHIELDS with the pitch ... belted to right ... near the foul pole ... and it's ... foul
strike one
* M. MONTERO facing J. SHIELDS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SHIELDS with the offering ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... one away
* P. FIELDER facing J. SHIELDS, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... hit high ... that's into center ... TROUT ... squeezes it ... two away
* R. CANO facing J. SHIELDS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... hit in the air to center ... TROUT takes three steps to his right ... and he covers it
side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* D. WRIGHT facing R. DICKEY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He lets it go ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... MONTERO's over
FIELDER's there ... at the dugout ... it's out of reach ... strike one
* D. WRIGHT facing R. DICKEY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here's the delivery ... high fly ball ... right field ... BRUCE trots over ... taps the glove
makes the catch ... one down
* M. TROUT facing R. DICKEY, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
DICKEY delivers ... swung on ... hot smash to CANO ... he dives ... he knocks it down
throws quickly ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit
for Mike TROUT, his 6th hit of the series
* B. MOSS facing R. DICKEY, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
TROUT bluffs going ... the runner's going ... he delivers ... lined to short ... and it's through
shortstop ESCOBAR was at second base ... and he poked it right through the hole
and Mike TROUT owns third easily ... and MOSS collects a lovely single
ESCOBAR couldn't reverse his direction in time
Flying Fish manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Josh REDDICK ... to run for MOSS
REDDICK takes his place at first base ... he's a threat ... Flying Fish skipper wants that run
* C. UTLEY facing R. DICKEY, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
The runner's going ... DICKEY fires it in ... and it's pulled hard to right
it's deep enough if it's fair ... hooking ... foul! ... strike one
* C. UTLEY facing R. DICKEY, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
And REDDICK takes off ... DICKEY fires it in ... and it's a hard liner to CANO ... caught!
over to FIELDER at first ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
Josh REDDICK will stay in the game ... he'll be playing right for Asbury Park
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* B. BUTLER facing J. SHIELDS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here he comes ... hard two-bouncer to short ... REYES covers it...plenty of time ... fires
one away!
* C. HART facing J. SHIELDS, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... ripped hard toward straightaway center ... TROUT dives for it
it falls in in front of him ... it bounces off his chest ... but TROUT keeps it in front of him
and HART has to hold at first ... for Corey HART, his 7th hit of the series
* J. BRUCE facing J. SHIELDS, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Now SHIELDS comes home with it ... taken ... HART is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
WIETERS turns it around fast ... the tag ... HART sneaks in ... WIETERS made it close
HART had a great jump ... he stole it on SHIELDS ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
And here comes Flying Fish manager ... he's asking SHIELDS for the ball
coming in to pitch is Craig KIMBREL ... so SHIELDS goes six and a third ... he yielded ... 3 hits
one walk ... he struck out 5 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead ... for KIMBREL ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander KIMBREL has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* J. BRUCE facing C. KIMBREL, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
KIMBREL deals ... BRUCE turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
two away ... BRUCE has now struck out 3 times
* A. JONES facing C. KIMBREL, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
KIMBREL delivers ... he goes down on strikes ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 8th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* J. WILLINGHAM facing R. DICKEY, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He cranks and fires ... WILLINGHAM belts one to right center ... base hit ... JONES's over
WILLINGHAM's going for two ... and he pulls up at second ... as the throw comes in to ESCOBAR
on with a double ... that's his 2nd double of the game
for WILLINGHAM, his 3rd double of the series ... for Josh WILLINGHAM, his 5th hit of the series
Flying Fish manager looking at his scoresheet
The Flying Fish have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Yoenis CESPEDES
to run for WILLINGHAM ... CESPEDES takes his place at second base
that makes him the DH for now ... he's fast ... DICKEY will keep an eye on him
* C. DAVIS facing R. DICKEY, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
CESPEDES trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... DICKEY now ... upstairs with a fast one
DAVIS doesn't offer ... and DICKEY gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... one down
* J. REYES facing R. DICKEY, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
CESPEDES stretching his lead ... the pitch ... DICKEY loses him ... and he trots down to first
and DICKEY has given up 7 free rides to first
* M. WIETERS facing R. DICKEY, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The runners take their lead ... the offering to WIETERS ... low and away ... ball one
* M. WIETERS facing R. DICKEY, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The runners take their lead ... now the delivery ... bounced to ESCOBAR ... could be two
flips to CANO at second ... over to first ... not in time ... CESPEDES moves to third
* A. GORDON facing R. DICKEY, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... DICKEY grabs it ... this should do it
throws over to first ... and gets him ... for the third out
The wheels are still turning ... Brandon BELT is now playing first base for Asbury Park
takes DAVIS out of the game
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 0
* C. HEADLEY facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... one down
Taters skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... it looks like ESCOBAR will not bat ... it's going to be Carlos SANTANA
he grabs a bat ... heads to the box ... will send him up to battle the right-hander
* C. SANTANA facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
KIMBREL fires it in ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
TROUT's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... SANTANA chugs in to second
for SANTANA, his 1st double of the series ... for Carlos SANTANA, his 2nd hit of the series
Taters skipper walking down the bench
The Taters have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Maicer IZTURIS
to run for SANTANA ... IZTURIS takes his place at second base ... he's a threat
getting some legs out there
* M. MONTERO facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
Speedy IZTURIS edging toward third ... here comes the pitch ... swung on ... base hit
down the line to right ... REDDICK gallops for it ... he has it ... IZTURIS rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving IZTURIS 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 ... just safe under the tag ... the run scores!
MONTERO holds at first with a single
Flying Fish 3, Taters 1
Taters manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
MONTERO leaves the field ... here comes Desmond JENNINGS ... JENNINGS is a thief
getting some legs out there
* P. FIELDER facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
They're holding JENNINGS ... but he's well off the bag ... the pitch ... swung on ... strike!
JENNINGS is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's WIETERS with the throw ... the tag ... and he's safe
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the Taters 2nd stolen base in this game
* P. FIELDER facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
KIMBREL looks back at JENNINGS on second ... KIMBREL deals ... it's a shot down the right field line
kicks up some chalk dust ... REDDICK cuts it off in foul territory ... JENNINGS around third
he will score ... and FIELDER motors in to second with a double ... stand-up double for FIELDER
Flying Fish 3, Taters 2
Taters skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... there will be a runner for FIELDER at second base
Justin UPTON is headed out there now ... he's fast ... Taters skipper wants that run
* R. CANO facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
UPTON moves quietly toward third ... KIMBREL spins and fakes the pickoff to second
UPTON hustles back to the bag standing up ... now KIMBREL's set again ... the pitch
slow chopper toward REYES ... he charges it ... surrounds it ... juggles it ... he'll go to first
that's two! ... and UPTON moves to third ... that puts the tying run at third
* B. BUTLER facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-3
UPTON takes his lead at third ... the pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out
and UPTON is stranded ... Taters go down
Making another defensive change ... is sending in Jonathan LUCROY ... he'll be catching for Vader
JENNINGS is out
Justin UPTON will stay in the game ... he'll be playing left field for Vader
Corey HART will stay in the game ... he goes to first base for the Taters
The skipper has to do something with IZTURIS ... he'll keep Maicer in the game
he is now playing short for Vader
In from the bullpen is Fernando RODNEY ... the right-hander ... so DICKEY gets his innings
he pitched eight ... the line on him ... 3 runs ... on 8 hits ... a homer ... 7 walks
he fans 5 ... he can only lose it ... for RODNEY ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander RODNEY has worked four innings ... he has a 2.25 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Flying Fish 3, Taters 2
* D. WRIGHT facing F. RODNEY, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... WRIGHT laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall
and WRIGHT pulls in to second base standing up ... David with his 2nd hit in this game
for WRIGHT, his 5th double of the series ... for David WRIGHT, his 16th hit of the series
* M. TROUT facing F. RODNEY, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
RODNEY working on WRIGHT to hold him close ... he doubled to lead it off ... quick move to the plate
and TROUT is caught looking ... one down!
* J. REDDICK facing F. RODNEY, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
WRIGHT stretching his lead ... the delivery from RODNEY ... rapped back to the mound
and he spears it! ... looks WRIGHT back to second ... now he throws to first
for the second out ... WRIGHT holds
* C. UTLEY facing F. RODNEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
Speedy WRIGHT edging toward third ... RODNEY kicks and deals ... looped to right ... toward the gap
BRUCE's after it ... cuts it off on the bounce ... 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*)
UTLEY's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... and there's a play at second
the throw ... and UTLEY's ... safe easily ... and UTLEY's speed gets him in there
Flying Fish 4, Taters 2
* Y. CESPEDES facing F. RODNEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
UTLEY moves another step away from second ... the offering from RODNEY ... he goes down on strikes
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Flying Fish 4, Taters 2
* C. HART facing C. KIMBREL, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
He lets it go ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... TROUT's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... HART's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
that's HART's 2nd hit of the game ... for HART, his 3rd double of the series
for Corey HART, his 8th hit of the series
* J. BRUCE facing C. KIMBREL, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
The pitch from KIMBREL ... swung on and missed ... KIMBREL pulled the string
and BRUCE was way out front ... made him look bad ... one down
BRUCE has now struck out 4 times
And here comes Flying Fish manager ... he's asking KIMBREL for the ball ... it's the ace
is bringing in Jerry BLEVINS to face JONES ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so KIMBREL goes two innings in relief ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 4 hits
he struck out 5 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for BLEVINS
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty BLEVINS has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he inherits a runner in scoring position ... it's his game to save
* A. JONES facing J. BLEVINS, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... high fly ball to center ... TROUT drifts under it ... moves in ... and makes the catch
HART held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the throw comes in
* C. HEADLEY facing J. BLEVINS, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
Here he comes ... strike three on the outside corner ... BLEVINS slipped one by him
and HEADLEY is enraged ... he doesn't like that called strike ... but he'll have to live with it
and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Flying Fish 4, Taters 2