* TOP OF THE 1st, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* T. CORCORAN facing C. LEA, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from LEA ... CORCORAN tops it down the third base line ... it'll be a tough play for BELL
the off-balance peg ... yes! ... got him by a stride ... sweet play by BELL ... one down
* R. SANDBERG facing C. LEA, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
LEA fires it in ... routine grounder to second ... GRICH scoops it ... flips to first ... bad throw!
but DAVIS gets his foot on the bag ... two down
* H. BAINES facing C. LEA, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 0
* T. RAINES facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... slow bounder up the middle ... WASHINGTON's over ... good bounce
the throw to first ... bounces in the dirt! ... HRBEK scoops it ... and it pops out of his mitt
RAINES's safe at first ... that should be an error on WASHINGTON ... and it is...E6
* R. YOUNT facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Tim RAINES is on the move ... hit to WALKER in deep left ... he's after it ... plenty of room
and he takes it in ... and there's one away ... RAINES scampers back to first
* G. WALKER facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... low ... and there goes RAINES!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PENA turns it around fast ... the sweep tag ... safe! ... RAINES has a swipe
that's his 4th steal of the series
* G. WALKER facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
RAINES now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... it misses ... ball four
and WALKER will get the base ... and that sets up the double play
that was WALKER's first walk of the series
* A. DAVIS facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch comes in ... swung on
it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... BAINES's racing over ... but he won't get it
it's to the wall ... RAINES scores ... WALKER's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving WALKER in ... SANDBERG will relay
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving DAVIS to third on the throw
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play
oh, he took a big chance! ... the gamble pays off ... and DAVIS takes third on the throw
Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 2
* C. WASHINGTON facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Dancing Bears playing for the out at first ... DAVIS off third ... here's the delivery
in on the fists ... WASHINGTON fights it off to the right side
and it's into shallow right for a base hit ... DAVIS scores
WASHINGTON holds first with a single
Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* B. BRENLY facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Firstbaseman HRBEK holding the runner on ... the pitch ... slapped toward second
SANDBERG takes it on one hop ... flips to WASHINGTON ... they get him ... over to first ... safe!
BRENLY beats the ball to first ... but they get the lead runner ... two gone
* B. GRICH facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Firstbaseman HRBEK's on the bag ... the pitch ... breaking ball
and it jumps out of the catcher's mitt ... he's after it ... it didn't go far
and BRENLY has to hold first ... ball one
* B. GRICH facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
SANDERSON rocks and fires ... GRICH pops it up behind the plate ... PENA moves under it
and he's got it ... Milkshake gone!
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* K. HRBEK facing C. LEA, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... cut on ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... RAINES's in
and it skips by him ... he's after it ... and HRBEK is in to second standing
score that a double ... WASHINGTON came over quickly to back him up
for HRBEK, his 1st double of the series ... for Kent HRBEK, his 3rd hit of the series
* D. WALKER facing C. LEA, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... healthy cut by WALKER ... he's out on strikes ... one away
* C. DAVIS facing C. LEA, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... fisted to right by DAVIS ... WASHINGTON will have to hustle ... he's there
and hauls it in ... HRBEK's tagging...WASHINGTON sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is fired back in
* W. KRENCHICKI facing C. LEA, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* V. HAYES facing S. SANDERSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
SANDERSON with the offering ... swung on ... a vicious liner toward the corner in left
WALKER cuts the ball off quickly ... and HAYES will have to settle for a single
for Von HAYES, his 1st hit of the series
* B. BELL facing S. SANDERSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Firstbaseman HRBEK holding the runner on ... the pitch ... swung on ... strike!
and there goes HAYES!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's PENA with the throw ... the slide ... and they get him
pretty aggressive with a 3-run lead ... one away
* B. BELL facing S. SANDERSON, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here's the pitch from SANDERSON ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable
DAVIS moves under it ... and takes it in ... two gone
* T. RAINES facing S. SANDERSON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
SANDERSON kicks and deals ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
WALKER gets it back in ... and RAINES's on at first ... for Tim RAINES, his 5th hit of the series
* R. YOUNT facing S. SANDERSON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
SANDERSON kicks and deals ... grounded deep into the hole ... SANDBERG dives ... he cuts it off
he's on his feet ... slings it to first ... and they get him by a hair! ... for the final out
Coming in to relieve LEA is Bret SABERHAGEN ... the right-hander ... so LEA is yanked early
he goes only two innings ... he yielded ... one hit ... he fans 3 ... for SABERHAGEN
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SABERHAGEN has worked two innings
he has a 4.50 ERA ... no record yet
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* T. PENA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here comes the pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one away
* R. WASHINGTON facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... YOUNT gloves it ... and easily throws out WASHINGTON
for the second out
* T. CORCORAN facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Now he comes home with it ... popped way high ... to the left of the mound ... YOUNT comes in
BRENLY comes out ... BELL is over ... SABERHAGEN is trying to direct traffic ... who's got it?
YOUNT snares it! ... for the putout ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* G. WALKER facing S. SANDERSON, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... banged to left center ... base hit ... WALKER rounds first ... and holds with a single
for Greg WALKER, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. DAVIS facing S. SANDERSON, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
WALKER's off and running ... stroked solidly to left field ... and it drops
WALKER's around second ... he's headed for third ... here's WALKER's throw ... and he gets him
they waved him on ... one away ... DAVIS's on at first
* C. WASHINGTON facing S. SANDERSON, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
SANDERSON comes to the plate ... bouncer to SANDBERG ... he flips to WASHINGTON at second
and they get him ... and Ron WASHINGTON will hold the ball
the toss was just a little wide and tough to handle
Claudell WASHINGTON reaches on the fielder's choice
* B. BRENLY facing S. SANDERSON, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
SANDERSON rocks and fires ... BRENLY bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by WASHINGTON
makes the throw ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 4th, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* R. SANDBERG facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SABERHAGEN delivers ... SANDBERG pops a little fly ... back of second ... GRICH and YOUNT going out
RAINES coming in ... coming in ... and RAINES makes the catch in front of YOUNT ... one away
* H. BAINES facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SABERHAGEN fires it in ... hard shot to the right side ... and it's through ... base hit for BAINES
for Harold BAINES, his 3rd hit of the series
* K. HRBEK facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Big hole on the right side ... BAINES takes a good lead ... here comes the pitch ... and he misses
ball one
* K. HRBEK facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Firstbaseman DAVIS's on the bag ... BAINES with a substantial lead ... SABERHAGEN deals
base hit right field ... WASHINGTON's after it ... spears it on one hop
BAINES's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... they're holding BAINES at second ... as the throw comes in
the Dancing Bears put two singles back-to-back ... 2nd hit for HRBEK in the game
for Kent HRBEK, his 4th hit of the series
* D. WALKER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-3
The runners take their lead ... he brings it in ... banged to right ... it's in there
WASHINGTON fields it ... throws it in ... and the bases are loaded
for Duane WALKER, his 1st hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-3
Milkshake playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... SABERHAGEN fires it in
hard ground ball behind first ... DAVIS stabs it ... throws to second for one ... back to first
oh, double play ... and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* B. GRICH facing S. SANDERSON, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
SANDERSON to the wind ... a high drive to deepest center ... DAVIS has it all the way
just a loud out ... one away
* V. HAYES facing S. SANDERSON, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
SANDERSON with the pitch ... HAYES raps it to the right side ... SANDBERG ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and HAYES is retired ... notch two
* B. BELL facing S. SANDERSON, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... BELL drills one ... by KRENCHICKI ... backed up by WASHINGTON
the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by HRBEK ... out at first! ... for the third out
He's calling for Gene GARBER ... SABERHAGEN pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... 3 hits
one strikeout ... for GARBER ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander GARBER has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 5th, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* W. KRENCHICKI facing G. GARBER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The offering ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... KRENCHICKI rounds first
RAINES takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and KRENCHICKI holds with a single
for Wayne KRENCHICKI, his 1st hit of the series
* T. PENA facing G. GARBER, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
The pitch comes in ... it's a shot to left center ... HAYES's racing to the gap
he's on the track ... caught! ... that's out number one ... KRENCHICKI gets back to first
* R. WASHINGTON facing G. GARBER, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
GARBER into his motion ... delivers ... WASHINGTON lines one deep to right
WASHINGTON racing back ... he has it! ... notch two ... KRENCHICKI hurries back to first
as the throw comes in
* T. CORCORAN facing G. GARBER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Now the delivery ... punched to left ... it drops in safely ... HAYES collects the ball
KRENCHICKI's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... and he puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in
and CORCORAN is on with a single ... for Tim CORCORAN, his 3rd hit of the series
* R. SANDBERG facing G. GARBER, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-3
The runners take their lead ... and now the pitch ... off speed delivery ... SANDBERG chases it
he's out of there! ... that pitch was low and way out of the strike zone ... three down!
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* T. RAINES facing S. SANDERSON, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Now the pitch ... slowly rolled toward WASHINGTON ... WASHINGTON covers it...plenty of time
fires ... one down
* R. YOUNT facing S. SANDERSON, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He cranks and fires ... he goes the other way ... it's roped hard to right ... BAINES's after it
and takes it on the bounce ... YOUNT has to hold first ... he's on with a single
for Robin YOUNT, his 3rd hit of the series
* G. WALKER facing S. SANDERSON, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Robin YOUNT is on the move ... he brings it home ... hit to WALKER in deep left
he gallops for it ... he's at the warning track ... and he makes the catch
and that's the second out ... YOUNT scampers back to first
* A. DAVIS facing S. SANDERSON, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
YOUNT well off first ... SANDERSON comes home ... DAVIS waves at it ... strike!
YOUNT is off to the races
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's PENA with the throw ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
for Huckleberry, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* A. DAVIS facing S. SANDERSON, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
YOUNT extending his lead ... SANDERSON brings it to the plate ... on the outside corner
no! it just missed the plate ... and DAVIS will get down to first ... SANDERSON paws the dirt
to be effective he needs that pitch ... setting up the force
And here comes Dancing Bears manager ... he's asking SANDERSON for the ball
coming in to pitch is Jeff REARDON ... so SANDERSON goes four and two thirds ... his line
3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 7 hits ... 2 walks ... he's responsible for the runners
he can only lose it ... for REARDON ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander REARDON has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a lofty 27.00 ERA
no record yet ... he's looking for one out
* C. WASHINGTON facing J. REARDON, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... lofted down the line to right ... BAINES races over ... into foul territory
against the stands ... and makes the catch
* TOP OF THE 6th, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* H. BAINES facing G. GARBER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
GARBER brings it home ... BAINES smashes one down the line ... BELL grabs it near the bag
he wings the long throw to first ... and gets BAINES by a stride ... that's one!
* K. HRBEK facing G. GARBER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Now GARBER comes home with it ... he pops him up ... back of second ... GRICH settles under it
he has it ... two away
* D. WALKER facing G. GARBER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
GARBER comes home ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... RAINES's racing over
so's WASHINGTON ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Duane WALKER ... Duane with his 2nd hit in this game
for WALKER, his 1st double of the series ... for Duane WALKER, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing G. GARBER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
WALKER stretches his lead off second ... the offering to DAVIS ... lifted high to left
HAYES's drifting toward the line ... and he hauls it in ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 3
* B. BRENLY facing J. REARDON, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
REARDON comes home ... OOOOF! ... BRENLY flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... one away
* B. GRICH facing J. REARDON, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
REARDON winds up ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... two down
* V. HAYES facing J. REARDON, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The offering to HAYES ... slashed into the hole ... WASHINGTON's ranging ... backhand stab
he's got it ... guns it to first ... HAYES beats it out ... Von with his 2nd hit in this game
for Von HAYES, his 2nd hit of the series
* B. BELL facing J. REARDON, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
There goes HAYES
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PENA strongarms it down there ... HAYES has this base wrapped up ... he's safe at second
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Milkshake 3rd stolen base in this game
* B. BELL facing J. REARDON, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
REARDON looks back at HAYES on second ... REARDON spins and fires to second ... HAYES hits the dirt
the tag ... safe! ... good move ... he almost had him
shortstop WASHINGTON moved in behind HAYES ... and he does not like the call!
he's arguing with the ump ... but he's cooling off ... he had his say ... now REARDON's set again
the pitch comes in ... BELL grounds it toward short ... WASHINGTON darts to his right
just under his outstretched glove ... rolls into left base hit ... HAYES's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HAYES 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 ... in standing ... BELL holds at first with a single
Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 4
* T. RAINES facing J. REARDON, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
REARDON with the pitch ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... good-bye Mr. Spalding
it's gone! ... a two-run shot
Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 6
* R. YOUNT facing J. REARDON, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-0
Here comes the pitch ... half swing by YOUNT ... the pitch was low ... did he hold up? ... no
YOUNT will grab some pine ... three down
Is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Jesse OROSCO takes the mound to face KRENCHICKI
so GARBER goes two innings in relief ... the line on him ... 3 hits ... one strikeout
for OROSCO ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty OROSCO has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a lofty 13.50 ERA
* TOP OF THE 7th, Dancing Bears 0, Milkshake 6
* W. KRENCHICKI facing J. OROSCO, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
The pitch ... it's looped to right ... WASHINGTON coming on ... but he won't get it
and KRENCHICKI's on at first ... 2nd hit for KRENCHICKI in the game
for Wayne KRENCHICKI, his 2nd hit of the series
* T. PENA facing J. OROSCO, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
The pitch ... swung on ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... RAINES's under it
and it pops out of his glove ... he scoops it up and throws it in ... KRENCHICKI rounds second
but he'll have to hold ... and PENA holds at first ... RAINES picks up an error
* R. WASHINGTON facing J. OROSCO, T 7th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-6
He wheels and deals ... on the ground to deep short ... YOUNT can't get there
it's through for a base hit ... HAYES running in ... still coming ... KRENCHICKI is around third
PENA is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to DAVIS ... and they're holding KRENCHICKI at third
WASHINGTON loads them up with a single
* T. CORCORAN facing J. OROSCO, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-6
Infield deep ... OROSCO brings it home ... grounded hard to second ... this could be two
GRICH fields it ... goes to second for one ... back to first ... oh, double play
but the run scores ... and PENA moves to third
Dancing Bears 1, Milkshake 6
* R. SANDBERG facing J. OROSCO, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-6
The pitch ... popped high in front of the plate ... BRENLY's calling for it ... drifting back
into foul territory ... and makes the catch ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Dancing Bears 1, Milkshake 6
* G. WALKER facing J. REARDON, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1
REARDON fires it in ... it misses ... ball four ... and WALKER will get the base
Milkshake manager looking at his scoresheet
The Milkshake have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... WALKER leaves the field
here comes Damaso GARCIA ... that makes him the DH for now ... he's fast
REARDON will keep an eye on him
* A. DAVIS facing J. REARDON, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1
The delivery ... taken ... there goes GARCIA!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PENA strongarms it down there ... safe! ... GARCIA has a swipe
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the Milkshake 4th stolen base in this game
* A. DAVIS facing J. REARDON, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-1
GARCIA moves quietly toward third ... REARDON cranks it up ... right in there
he's called out on strikes ... one down
* C. WASHINGTON facing J. REARDON, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-1
REARDON working on GARCIA to hold him close ... here's the delivery
WASHINGTON looks at strike three ... a pair of strikeouts for REARDON here in the 7th
two away
* B. BRENLY facing J. REARDON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-1
GARCIA edges a bit more off second ... REARDON deals ... chopper back to the mound
REARDON scoops it up ... throws to first ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 8th, Dancing Bears 1, Milkshake 6
* H. BAINES facing J. OROSCO, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
He comes home ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one away
* K. HRBEK facing J. OROSCO, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
The pitch ... routine grounder to YOUNT ... he's up with it ... over to first
and HRBEK is retired ... for the second out
* D. WALKER facing J. OROSCO, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
He cranks and fires ... slashed into the hole ... YOUNT's ranging ... backhand stab ... he's got it
guns it to first ... three down
In from the bullpen is Aurelio LOPEZ ... the right-hander
REARDON pitched two and a third in relief ... the line on him ... 3 runs ... on 3 hits
a homer ... one walk ... he fans 5 ... for LOPEZ his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Dancing Bears 1, Milkshake 6
* B. GRICH facing A. LOPEZ, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1
The pitch ... taken...ball ... GRICH walks ... that was GRICH's first walk of the series
Milkshake skipper walking down the bench
The Milkshake have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for GRICH
it's Marty BARRETT and he's trotting out to first base ... he's not blazing but he's quick
checks ... to move
* V. HAYES facing A. LOPEZ, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1
Firstbaseman HRBEK ready for a throw from LOPEZ ... the pitch ... half swing ... strike!
and BARRETT takes off for second ... they'll have trouble catching him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PENA guns it down ... the slide ... SAFE!...high throw ... that's his 1st steal of the series
and that's the Milkshake 5th stolen base in this game
* V. HAYES facing A. LOPEZ, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-1
LOPEZ looks back at BARRETT on second ... LOPEZ rocks and fires ... whacked to center field
base hit ... DAVIS's racing over ... still running ... he fields it ... BARRETT's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to HRBEK ... and they're holding BARRETT at third
3rd hit for HAYES in the game ... and that's the Milkshake 11th hit
for Von HAYES, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. BELL facing A. LOPEZ, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 6-1
Dancing Bears playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... here's the pitch
it's a high bouncer to the left side ... WASHINGTON takes it in the hole
his only chance is at first ... nips BELL by a stride ... but the run scores
and HAYES moves to second
Dancing Bears 1, Milkshake 7
* T. RAINES facing A. LOPEZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-1
LOPEZ working on HAYES to hold him close ... here's a pitch ... grounded deep into the hole
WASHINGTON is over...stabs for it ... he stops it ... long throw to first
and that's the second out ... and HAYES moves to third
* R. YOUNT facing A. LOPEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-1
LOPEZ comes to him ... it's lifted to shallow left center ... WALKER got a great jump ... running in
and he covers it ... and the side is retired
Marty BARRETT ... he goes to second base for the Milkshake
He'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Steve BEDROSIAN
and that will turn around DAVIS ... so OROSCO goes two innings in relief ... his line
one unearned run ... on 2 hits ... one strikeout ... for BEDROSIAN
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander BEDROSIAN has worked one and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Dancing Bears 1, Milkshake 7
* C. DAVIS facing S. BEDROSIAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7
Here he comes ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one down
* W. KRENCHICKI facing S. BEDROSIAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7
BEDROSIAN comes home ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... RAINES got a late start
he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing
and that's out number two
* T. PENA facing S. BEDROSIAN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7
No, wait ... BEDROSIAN is walking off the mound ... here comes the trainer
they're talking it over ... he's rubbing his shoulder ... BEDROSIAN is grimacing out there
this looks like it could be serious ... he's probably gone for the series
The report from the clubhouse... ... Milkshake pitcher Steve BEDROSIAN ... injured for 10 days
Has made his decision ... with BEDROSIAN injured ... Bill DAWLEY will take the mound for Huckleberry
so BEDROSIAN goes only two thirds of an inning ... his line ... no runs or hits ... one strikeout
for DAWLEY his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* T. PENA facing B. DAWLEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7
DAWLEY into the wind ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... RAINES has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... and that's it
FINAL SCORE : Dancing Bears 1, Milkshake 7