* TOP OF THE 1st, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. HOLLIDAY facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SCHERZER brings it home ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one away
* M. CARPENTER facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SCHERZER winds and fires ... swung on ... routine grounder to second ... CANO scoops it
flips to first ... bad throw! ... his foot was off the bag ... and CARPENTER's safe at first
CANO picks up an error
* A. CRAIG facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman GOLDSCHMIDT right on the bag ... the offering from SCHERZER
slow chopper toward DREW ... he charges it ... fields it ... fires to first
and it pops out of GOLDSCHMIDT's mitt ... CARPENTER races to third ... and CRAIG's safe at first
E3 ... 2 errors now for Leisure City
* J. MAUER facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
4 Baggers playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... here's the delivery
swung on and missed ... two gone
and he gets a big strikeout with CARPENTER threatening on third
* G. STANTON facing M. SCHERZER, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... popped foul behind first ... CANO's over
waves off GOLDSCHMIDT ... and brings it down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
* C. SANTANA facing M. LEAKE, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... grounded weakly to FREEMAN ... and he steps on first for the out ... one away
* A. BELTRE facing M. LEAKE, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering ... a high drive to deepest center ... JONES has it all the way ... two gone
* R. CANO facing M. LEAKE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch to CANO ... CANO piles into this pitch ... that could be trouble
STANTON races it to the wall ... back ... picked clean!
STANTON turned it into just a loud out ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
* F. FREEMAN facing M. SCHERZER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... JACKSON roams over ... he calls
can o' corn ... one away
* A. JONES facing M. SCHERZER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... POSEY near the dugout
and he gloves it for the out ... for the second out
* A. SIMMONS facing M. SCHERZER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... strike three on the outside corner ... SCHERZER slipped one by him
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
* S. MARTE facing M. LEAKE, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for MARTE
that was MARTE's first walk of the series
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing M. LEAKE, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch to GOLDSCHMIDT ... swung on ... grounded to CARPENTER at third ... only one play
the long throw to first ... got him ... one down ... MARTE moves to second on the play
And here comes Air manager ... he's asking LEAKE for the ball ... they'll go to Brad ZIEGLER
so LEAKE is yanked early ... he goes only one and a third ... the line on him ... no runs or hits
one walk ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can still lose this game
for ZIEGLER his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* A. GORDON facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
MARTE moves quietly toward third ... ZIEGLER kicks and deals ... GORDON lifts one
it's a big league pop-up ... going back is ZOBRIST ... waving his arms ... he calls off STANTON
and makes the catch ... two gone
* S. DREW facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ZIEGLER looks back at MARTE on second ... ZIEGLER brings it home ... strike three
DREW swung right through it ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
* B. ZOBRIST facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from SCHERZER ... ZOBRIST doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
that was ZOBRIST's first walk of the series
* M. HOLLIDAY facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Space on the right ... ZOBRIST leading off ... SCHERZER cranks it up ... HOLLIDAY swings ... strike!
ZOBRIST is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
POSEY comes up throwing ... tags him ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* M. HOLLIDAY facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ZOBRIST now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... popped a mile high ... CANO's backing up
he's under it ... and makes the catch ... one down
* M. CARPENTER facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ZOBRIST stretches his lead off second ... SCHERZER comes to him ... base hit right field
it drops in front of MARTE ... he has to play the long bounce ... ZOBRIST rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving ZOBRIST in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CARPENTER's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the run scores!
and ZOBRIST just outran the ball ... and CARPENTER takes second on the throw
Air 1, 4 Baggers 0
* A. CRAIG facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
SCHERZER working on CARPENTER to hold him close ... the pitch ... popped high to the left side
BELTRE drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... two down
and CARPENTER holds at second
* J. MAUER facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
Speedy CARPENTER edging toward third ... the pitch ... poked to left center ... base hit
that could be trouble ... GORDON and JACKSON converge ... and it's through ... CARPENTER scores
and MAUER's in to second standing ... as the throw comes in
Air 2, 4 Baggers 0
* G. STANTON facing M. SCHERZER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch comes in ... swing and a miss ... STANTON goes down on strikes ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Air 2, 4 Baggers 0
* A. JACKSON facing B. ZIEGLER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The offering to JACKSON ... JACKSON swings ... and mashes it ... it might go all the way
CRAIG is at the warning track ... but he'd need a ladder to get to this one
a four-bagger for JACKSON
Air 2, 4 Baggers 1
* B. POSEY facing B. ZIEGLER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here he comes ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes!
but STANTON is right there to make a fine running catch ... one away
* C. SANTANA facing B. ZIEGLER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
ZIEGLER brings it ... driven to the gap in right ... STANTON can't get there ... it falls in
SANTANA is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from JONES
a photo finish at second ... SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for SANTANA
for SANTANA, his 2nd double of the series ... for Carlos SANTANA, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Air manager ... again ... he's asking ZIEGLER for the ball
taking the mound for the Air is Joaquin BENOIT ... the right-hander
ZIEGLER pitched one inning in relief ... the game for ZIEGLER ... one earned run ... so far
on 2 hits ... a homer ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... for BENOIT
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander BENOIT has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
* A. BELTRE facing J. BENOIT, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... lofted down the line to left ... CRAIG's racing over ... into foul territory
against the stands ... and it's out of play ... strike one
* A. BELTRE facing J. BENOIT, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Adrian takes his base on the walk ... and that sets up the double play
that was BELTRE's first walk of the series
* R. CANO facing J. BENOIT, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line
it might drop in ... it does! ... SANTANA scores ... tie game ... BELTRE's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to FREEMAN ... CANO's in standing with a double
and they're holding BELTRE at third
Air 2, 4 Baggers 2
* S. MARTE facing J. BENOIT, B 3rd, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 2-2
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... to the plate ... easy fly ball to CRAIG
plenty of room ... he moves under it ... and brings it down ... both runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach has the windmill churning ... he's trying to score
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and CANO's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD? (1-home*, 2-third)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... double play!
he held on to the ball ... go to town, Air! ... they cut off the go-ahead run!
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... has his boys running ... but he comes up short here
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Air 2, 4 Baggers 2
* F. FREEMAN facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
SCHERZER to the wind ... swung on and missed ... one down
* A. JONES facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He cranks and fires ... hot smash to third ... BELTRE gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
GOLDSCHMIDT scoops it on one hop ... but he bobbles it ... he's safe!
and they give Adam JONES the hit ... for Adam JONES, his 1st hit of the series
* A. SIMMONS facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
JONES bluffs going ... the offering from SCHERZER ... swung on ... strike!
and JONES takes off for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
POSEY comes up throwing ... the sweep tag ... and he has it stolen
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Mountain, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* A. SIMMONS facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
JONES now with an aggressive lead ... SCHERZER turns and fakes the throw to second
JONES steps back toward second ... now SCHERZER's set again ... the pitch ... just over the knees
the plate ump thumbs him out ... that's two! ... for SCHERZER strikeout number 6
* B. ZOBRIST facing M. SCHERZER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
JONES stretches his lead off second ... SCHERZER spins and fires to second ... it's right there
the tag ... JONES's back safely ... now SCHERZER's set again ... he delivers ... on the hands
popped up ... BELTRE's drifting back ... DREW's racing over ... into foul territory
he waves off BELTRE ... and makes the catch ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Air 2, 4 Baggers 2
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing J. BENOIT, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
BENOIT to the wind ... healthy cut by GOLDSCHMIDT ... he's out on strikes ... one down
* A. GORDON facing J. BENOIT, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The offering from BENOIT ... on the ground ... back through the box ... ZOBRIST gloves it
spins and fires ... long stretch ... just nips GORDON by a half step
and that's out number two
And here comes Air manager ... again ... he's asking BENOIT for the ball
so hands the ball to Drew SMYLY ... the Air left-hander will face DREW
so BENOIT goes one and a third in relief ... the game for BENOIT ... one hit ... one walk
one strikeout ... for SMYLY ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty SMYLY has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
it's his game to win
4 Baggers skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... and they're yanking Stephen DREW ... who's coming on?
calls on Carlos QUENTIN ... to face the southpaw SMYLY ... he shoulders the bat
heads to the box
* C. QUENTIN facing D. SMYLY, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now the pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... that's three away
Another defensive change by ... Everth CABRERA is now playing shortstop for Leisure City
takes QUENTIN out of the game
* TOP OF THE 5th, Air 2, 4 Baggers 2
* M. HOLLIDAY facing M. SCHERZER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The delivery from SCHERZER ... and he walks him ... HOLLIDAY mosies down to first
* M. CARPENTER facing M. SCHERZER, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
HOLLIDAY is off with the pitch ... and CARPENTER lifts a little pop up on the infield
CABRERA camps under it ... HOLLIDAY was halfway to second ... he'll have to hurry back
the quick throw over ... and HOLLIDAY just beats the ball back to first ... one down!
* A. CRAIG facing M. SCHERZER, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
And there goes HOLLIDAY! ... good jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... the play at second ... and he gets him ... that kills the go ahead run ... two down
* A. CRAIG facing M. SCHERZER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
SCHERZER comes to the plate ... and CRAIG is caught looking ... three down
for SCHERZER strikeout number 7
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Air 2, 4 Baggers 2
* A. JACKSON facing D. SMYLY, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now SMYLY pitches ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by MAUER...strikeout ... one down
* B. POSEY facing D. SMYLY, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
SMYLY into the wind ... hit in the air to left field ... CRAIG backpedals ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... two down
* C. SANTANA facing D. SMYLY, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... popped foul behind first ... near the stands ... FREEMAN moves under it
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and makes the catch ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 6th, Air 2, 4 Baggers 2
* J. MAUER facing M. SCHERZER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here's the pitch ... way outside ... MAUER draws a base on balls
that was MAUER's first walk of the series
* G. STANTON facing M. SCHERZER, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Joe MAUER is on the move ... SCHERZER brings it ... STANTON taps it to the left of first
GOLDSCHMIDT moves over for it ... the underhand toss to SCHERZER ... safe!
his foot was off the base ... the scorer rules it a hit
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
for Giancarlo STANTON, his 1st hit of the series
* F. FREEMAN facing M. SCHERZER, T 6th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... here's the delivery ... OOOOF! ... FREEMAN flails the air
but fails to make contact ... that's strike three ... and Freddie is headed back to the bench
one down!
* A. JONES facing M. SCHERZER, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... and now the pitch ... strike three ... JONES swung right through it
a pair of strikeouts for SCHERZER here in the 6th ... two down! ... 9th strikeout!
* A. SIMMONS facing M. SCHERZER, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The pitch to SIMMONS ... it's a high fly to center ... JACKSON takes three steps to his right
and makes the catch ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Air 2, 4 Baggers 2
* A. BELTRE facing D. SMYLY, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... pulled sharply to CARPENTER ... room service bounce ... the long throw to first
and they get him ... one away!
* R. CANO facing D. SMYLY, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The delivery ... CANO dribbles one to the left of the mound ... SMYLY can't reach it
SIMMONS charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... or tried to
the ball travels about three feet ... and CANO is on at first
that should be an error on SIMMONS ... and it is...E6 ... the go ahead run has reached
And here comes Air manager ... again ... he's asking SMYLY for the ball
he'll bring in Air right-hander Brandon KINTZLER
so SMYLY goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits
he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for KINTZLER
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander KINTZLER has worked one and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be trying to keep CANO on first
* S. MARTE facing B. KINTZLER, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Firstbaseman FREEMAN perched right in front of the bag ... there goes CANO ... KINTZLER comes home
lined toward first ... it's over his head ... STANTON's got a long way to go
CANO races to third ... they're waving him home ... the throw from right field ... too late
CANO scores ... and MARTE's in to second standing
Air 2, 4 Baggers 3
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing B. KINTZLER, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
MARTE now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... pasted ... SIMMONS leaps for it
over his head and on into left ... rounding third MARTE
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MARTE in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GOLDSCHMIDT's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
MARTE scores ... FREEMAN cuts it to second ... and he's ... out by a mile
the firstbase coach was waving him on
Air 2, 4 Baggers 4
* A. GORDON facing B. KINTZLER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
KINTZLER to the wind ... high fly ... left center ... JONES roams over ... he'll get there
and does ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Air 2, 4 Baggers 4
* B. ZOBRIST facing M. SCHERZER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
He brings it in ... swung on and missed ... SCHERZER pulled the string
and ZOBRIST was way out in front ... one down ... 10th strikeout!
* M. HOLLIDAY facing M. SCHERZER, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... lined to right ... MARTE will play it on the hop ... and HOLLIDAY's on with a single
for Matt HOLLIDAY, his 1st hit of the series
And here comes 4 Baggers manager ... he's asking SCHERZER for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Caleb THIELBAR takes the mound to face CARPENTER
so SCHERZER goes six and a third ... his line ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 5 hits ... walked 3
he fans 10 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he will win it if they hold the 2-run lead
for THIELBAR his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be looking for the double play
* M. CARPENTER facing C. THIELBAR, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
Firstbaseman GOLDSCHMIDT right on the bag ... HOLLIDAY's off and running ... grounded to short
CABRERA dives ... but he won't get it ... CABRERA was over to cover second
and the ball sneaked through the hole ... Matt HOLLIDAY goes on to third
and CARPENTER collects a lovely single ... CABRERA couldn't reverse his direction in time
* A. CRAIG facing C. THIELBAR, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 2-4
4 Baggers playing for the double play ... HOLLIDAY off third ... the pitch ... wild pitch!
and it goes back to the screen ... HOLLIDAY will score ... CARPENTER races around second
but he puts on the brakes ... the tying run is now at second base ... ball one
Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* A. CRAIG facing C. THIELBAR, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
CARPENTER extending his lead ... the pitch ... popped high to the left side ... BELTRE drifts back
back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... for out number two
and CARPENTER holds at second
* J. MAUER facing C. THIELBAR, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
CARPENTER moves quietly toward third ... and the pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced past THIELBAR
CABRERA's over ... makes the pick up ... throws quickly ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* E. CABRERA facing B. KINTZLER, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The delivery ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for CRAIG
but he says he's got it ... and he does ... one down
* A. JACKSON facing B. KINTZLER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
KINTZLER delivers ... grounded toward third ... CARPENTER fields it ... fires ... got him
that's two!
* B. POSEY facing B. KINTZLER, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch to POSEY ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far
Buster is down on strikes ... that's three away
He'll bring in 4 Baggers right-hander Steve CISHEK ... so THIELBAR goes only two thirds of an inning
the line on him ... one hit ... for CISHEK his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 8th, Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* G. STANTON facing S. CISHEK, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
CISHEK winds up ... checked swing ... strike three ... one down!
And here comes 4 Baggers manager ... again ... he's asking CISHEK for the ball
coming in to relieve CISHEK is Louis COLEMAN ... so CISHEK goes only one third of an inning
one strikeout ... for COLEMAN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to save
Making another defensive change ... for the 4 Baggers ... now has Ryan HANIGAN catching
POSEY is out of the game
* F. FREEMAN facing L. COLEMAN, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch comes in ... FREEMAN hits it in the air to fairly deep right field ... MARTE is over
and so is the at bat for FREEMAN ... two down
* A. JONES facing L. COLEMAN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
COLEMAN to the wind ... taken for a strike ... JONES goes down looking ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* C. SANTANA facing B. KINTZLER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... SANTANA shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward CARPENTER
he guns it to first ... and nails SANTANA by a step
part of the bat went farther than the ball did ... one away
And here comes Air manager ... again ... he's asking KINTZLER for the ball
in from the bullpen is Seth MANESS ... the right-hander
so KINTZLER goes two innings in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on 2 hits
one strikeout ... for MANESS ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander MANESS has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* A. BELTRE facing S. MANESS, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
And the pitch comes in ... breaking ball ... bounced past MANESS ... SIMMONS's over
he stabs for it ... makes the pick up ... and throws BELTRE out by a step ... two away
* R. CANO facing S. MANESS, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
Now the pitch ... CANO lifts one ... it's a big league pop-up ... going back is ZOBRIST
waving his arms ... he calls off STANTON ... and makes the catch ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 9th, Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* A. SIMMONS facing L. COLEMAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
COLEMAN comes to him ... and he fans him ... SIMMONS's gone ... one away
SIMMONS has now struck out 3 times
* B. ZOBRIST facing L. COLEMAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
COLEMAN kicks and deals ... misses the strike zone ... ZOBRIST ambles to first
and COLEMAN has walked the tying run
Air manager looking at his scoresheet
The Air have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Alex RIOS
to run for ZOBRIST ... RIOS takes his place at first base ... RIOS is a thief ... checks
to move
* M. HOLLIDAY facing L. COLEMAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
Firstbaseman GOLDSCHMIDT right on the bag ... COLEMAN kicks and deals ... rapped back to the mound
COLEMAN knocks it down ... picks it up ... throws quickly ... out at first
RIOS moves to second on the play ... two away
* M. CARPENTER facing L. COLEMAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
RIOS at second takes a big lead ... here's a pitch ... CARPENTER sends this ball air mail to left
GORDON lopes after it ... should be routine ... and he makes the catch ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : Air 3, 4 Baggers 4