* TOP OF THE 1st, Milkshake 0, Dancing Bears 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* T. RAINES facing M. BODDICKER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... taken...ball ... RAINES walks ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* R. YOUNT facing M. BODDICKER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
RAINES two full strides off first ... the offering from BODDICKER ... YOUNT lifts a lazy pop fly
BENIQUEZ drifts back into left ... and brings it down
* G. WALKER facing M. BODDICKER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now BODDICKER pitches ... WALKER waves at it ... strike! ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PENA gets rid of it quickly ... OUT!...good throw ... they lose a runner ... two away
* G. WALKER facing M. BODDICKER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... BODDICKER up with it ... flips to first ... for the out
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Milkshake 0, Dancing Bears 0
* K. PHELPS facing J. CANDELARIA, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now CANDELARIA comes home with it ... upstairs ... and PHELPS isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base
* R. SANDBERG facing J. CANDELARIA, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... he goes the opposite way ... and it's through ... base hit right field
WASHINGTON retrieves it ... and the Dancing Bears have a pair of runners
for Ryne SANDBERG, his 6th hit of the series
* D. GLADDEN facing J. CANDELARIA, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... pitcher steps off ... now CANDELARIA's set again ... the pitch
healthy cut by GLADDEN ... but all he hits is air ... he's out on strikes ... one down!
* K. HRBEK facing J. CANDELARIA, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
HRBEK gives it a ride ... WASHINGTON back for it ... I think it might go out ... yes it does!
it's long gone! ... a three-run shot to deep right
CANDELARIA served up some cannon fodder that time ... Kent trots around the bases
he loves a trip downtown ... he's greeted at home plate ... congratulations all around
Milkshake 0, Dancing Bears 3
* C. DAVIS facing J. CANDELARIA, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He lets one go ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... two away
* H. BAINES facing J. CANDELARIA, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch from CANDELARIA ... he goes the other way ... blooper to center ... toward the gap
RAINES runs in on it ... YOUNT's backing up ... RAINES makes the catch ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Milkshake 0, Dancing Bears 3
* A. DAVIS facing M. BODDICKER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... hot smash to SANDBERG ... takes it on one hop ... over to HRBEK at first ... one down
* C. WASHINGTON facing M. BODDICKER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
BODDICKER deals ... taken for a strike ... WASHINGTON goes down looking ... two down
* B. BRENLY facing M. BODDICKER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He lets one go ... BRENLY jumps all over it ... this ball's headed for the corner in left
short hops the wall ... DAVIS plays it cleanly ... the play will be at second ... BRENLY slides
and he's out! ... perfect throw and they get him ... for the third out
score that a single for Bob BRENLY
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Milkshake 0, Dancing Bears 3
* J. BENIQUEZ facing J. CANDELARIA, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
CANDELARIA delivers ... BENIQUEZ dribbles one to the left of the mound ... CANDELARIA can't reach it
YOUNT charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips BENIQUEZ at first
one down
* T. PENA facing J. CANDELARIA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Now CANDELARIA comes home with it ... that's socked to left ... way high ... way deep
way out of here! ... PENA hit that on the sweet spot
Milkshake 0, Dancing Bears 4
* O. SMITH facing J. CANDELARIA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... checked swing ... soft blooper to right ... WASHINGTON races in ... GRICH races out
WASHINGTON has it ... they collide ... but he holds the ball ... and SMITH's retired
and that's out number two
* K. PHELPS facing J. CANDELARIA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
Here comes the pitch ... lofted deep to left field ... HAYES's chasing it
he's at the warning track ... and he hauls it in ... and the side is retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Milkshake 0, Dancing Bears 4
* B. GRICH facing M. BODDICKER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... in on the fists ... GRICH fights it off ... into shallow right
and he's on at first ... for Bobby GRICH, his 1st hit of the series
* V. HAYES facing M. BODDICKER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... swung on ... one-hopper to second ... shovels to SMITH ... for one ... back to first
not in time! ... HAYES beats it out ... but they get the lead runner ... one away
* B. BELL facing M. BODDICKER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
They start the runner ... BELL pokes it toward second ... and it's on into right field
Ryne SANDBERG ran over to cover second ... and he hit it right through the hole
HAYES hustles in to third ... and BELL collects a lovely hit ... a textbook hit-and-run
for Buddy BELL, his 6th hit of the series
* T. RAINES facing M. BODDICKER, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-4
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... BODDICKER kicks and delivers
it's blooped toward short ... SMITH's backing up quickly ... and it drops for a hit
GLADDEN fields it ... HAYES scores ... BELL's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to SMITH ... and they're holding BELL at second
Milkshake 1, Dancing Bears 4
* R. YOUNT facing M. BODDICKER, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4
The runners take their lead ... and now the pitch ... spanked hard to the hole on the right side
it skips past SANDBERG ... and on into right field for a hit ... BAINES racing over
BELL is around third ... RAINES is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to HRBEK ... and they're holding BELL at third
YOUNT loads them up with a single
* G. WALKER facing M. BODDICKER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-4
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... hit to straightaway center field
he was shading him ro right ... GLADDEN running it down ... he has it!
the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
BELL coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending RAINES to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-no throw)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
YOUNT's headed for second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... just safe under the tag ... oh, close call
the gamble pays off ... and RAINES moves to third ... YOUNT takes second on the throw
Milkshake 2, Dancing Bears 4
* A. DAVIS facing M. BODDICKER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-4
BODDICKER watching RAINES at third ... here's the pitch ... and it's pulled hard to right
down the line ... base hit ... BAINES's racing over ... both runners score ... tie game
DAVIS's stretching it ... the throw comes in to second ... not in time ... double and two RBI
Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 4
* C. WASHINGTON facing M. BODDICKER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... grounded weakly to short ... SMITH charges in ... comes up with it
and goes to first ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 4
* R. SANDBERG facing J. CANDELARIA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
CANDELARIA delivers ... a ringing single to center ... and SANDBERG's on at first
2nd safety for SANDBERG ... for Ryne SANDBERG, his 7th hit of the series
* D. GLADDEN facing J. CANDELARIA, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
SANDBERG bluffs going ... and the pitch comes in ... grounded hard wide of third
BELL takes it on the short hop ... he'll go to first ... and they get him ... one down
SANDBERG moves to second on the play
* K. HRBEK facing J. CANDELARIA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
SANDBERG at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... it's grounded into the hole
goes by YOUNT and into left ... rounding third SANDBERG
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SANDBERG in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
HRBEK's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
SANDBERG scores ... DAVIS cuts it to second ... and he's ... tagged out...not even close
Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 5
* C. DAVIS facing J. CANDELARIA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The pitch is on the way ... DAVIS powders this ball to left ... it drops between HAYES and the line
it's chased down by HAYES ... DAVIS steams in to second ... he has himself a double
for DAVIS, his 1st double of the series ... for Chili DAVIS, his 4th hit of the series
And here comes Milkshake manager ... he's asking CANDELARIA for the ball
is bringing in Bret SABERHAGEN to face BAINES ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so CANDELARIA is yanked early ... he goes only two and two thirds ... his line ... 5 runs
so far ... on 6 hits ... 2 homers ... one walk ... he struck out 2
he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it ... for SABERHAGEN
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SABERHAGEN has worked four innings
he has a 2.25 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses ... he's looking for one out
* H. BAINES facing B. SABERHAGEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
DAVIS at second takes a big lead ... SABERHAGEN deals ... that's skied to right center
medium deep ... RAINES roams over ... he calls ... can o' corn ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 5
* B. BRENLY facing M. BODDICKER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap ... GLADDEN runs in on it
SMITH's backing up ... it drops in ... and BRENLY's on at first with a base hit
that's BRENLY's 2nd hit of the game ... for Bob BRENLY, his 7th hit of the series
* B. GRICH facing M. BODDICKER, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
He lets it go ... routine fly ball ... center field ... GLADDEN ... backs ... he's got it
one down ... and BRENLY gets back safely
* V. HAYES facing M. BODDICKER, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
The runner's going ... the delivery ... drilled up the middle ... base hit!
BRENLY motors into third standing ... and HAYES rounds first and holds
for Von HAYES, his 4th hit of the series
* B. BELL facing M. BODDICKER, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-5
Infield back at double play depth ... BRENLY down the line some at third
BODDICKER comes to the plate ... hit hard to SMITH ... he's up with it
he fires to second for one ... back to first for two ... oh, double play
and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 5
* J. BENIQUEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The offering from SABERHAGEN ... on the ground ... back through the box ... GRICH gloves it
spins and fires ... long stretch ... just nips BENIQUEZ by a half step ... one away
* T. PENA facing B. SABERHAGEN, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
SABERHAGEN brings it home ... on the hands ... PENA sends it high in the air ... but shallow
YOUNT drifts under it ... and bags it for the putout ... and that's the second out
* O. SMITH facing B. SABERHAGEN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
Here's the delivery ... big swing ... it's a dying quail to right ... WASHINGTON gallops in
GRICH races back ... but it parachutes between them ... a bloop single for SMITH
for Ozzie SMITH, his 6th hit of the series
* K. PHELPS facing B. SABERHAGEN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
The delivery from SABERHAGEN ... grounded hard wide of third ... BELL takes it on the short hop
he'll go to first ... and they get him ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 5
* T. RAINES facing M. BODDICKER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch ... RAINES smacks it toward the hole ... SMITH far to his right ... nice stop
but he bobbles it ... RAINES takes a big turn around first ... but he'll stop there
they give him a single ... the tying run is on ... 2nd safety for RAINES
for Tim RAINES, his 8th hit of the series
* R. YOUNT facing M. BODDICKER, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
RAINES bluffs going ... RAINES going with the pitch ... BODDICKER fires it in
lofted down the line to right ... BAINES races over ... into the corner ... he's there
he's got it ... one down ... RAINES gets back to first
* G. WALKER facing M. BODDICKER, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... strike! ... RAINES is going for the steal
and he caught BODDICKER napping!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... and RAINES crawls under the tag ... he almost came up short on that slide
that's his 5th steal of the series ... the tying run is now at second base
* G. WALKER facing M. BODDICKER, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5
Speedy RAINES edging toward third ... quick move to the plate ... and it nails him on the shoulder
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... WALKER's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
* A. DAVIS facing M. BODDICKER, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-5
The runners take their lead ... BODDICKER rocks and fires ... popped foul behind third
SMITH's over ... waves off BENIQUEZ ... and brings it in ... and the runners hold
* C. WASHINGTON facing M. BODDICKER, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-5
The runners take their lead ... now BODDICKER comes home with it ... it's hopped to the right side
HRBEK fields it on the big bounce ... and he steps on first for the out ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 5
* R. SANDBERG facing B. SABERHAGEN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The pitch ... swung on ... hit to HAYES in deep left ... he's back ... plenty of room
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... one down
* D. GLADDEN facing B. SABERHAGEN, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
SABERHAGEN with the offering ... hard shot to the right side ... DAVIS to his right ... it's by him
base hit for GLADDEN ... for Dan GLADDEN, his 3rd hit of the series
* K. HRBEK facing B. SABERHAGEN, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
SABERHAGEN comes home ... rapped back to the mound ... SABERHAGEN knocks it down ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out at first ... GLADDEN moves to second on the play
and there are now two away
And here comes Milkshake manager ... again ... he's asking SABERHAGEN for the ball
coming in to pitch is Bill DAWLEY ... SABERHAGEN pitched two innings in relief
the game for SABERHAGEN ... 2 hits ... he's responsible for the runner ... for DAWLEY
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander DAWLEY has worked one third of an inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* C. DAVIS facing B. DAWLEY, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
DAWLEY looks back at GLADDEN on second ... the pitch ... it's a shot ... down the line to right
into the corner ... GLADDEN scores ... DAVIS's digging ... he's heading for third
here comes WASHINGTON's throw ... and he's ... SAFE!...ahead of the throw ... stand-up triple
Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6
* H. BAINES facing B. DAWLEY, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-4
Looks at third ... the offering ... swung on ... in the air to the left side
BELL's drifting back ... and takes it in ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6
* B. BRENLY facing M. BODDICKER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
And now the pitch ... BRENLY jacks one to deep left ... DAVIS retreats ... still going back
to the track ... to the wall ... and puts it away ... one away
* B. GRICH facing M. BODDICKER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The pitch ... routine grounder to SMITH ... he's up with it ... over to first
and GRICH is retired ... two down!
* V. HAYES facing M. BODDICKER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
Now the delivery ... fly ball right field ... BAINES's there ... and he makes the catch
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6
* J. BENIQUEZ facing B. DAWLEY, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
DAWLEY into the wind ... BENIQUEZ doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
* T. PENA facing B. DAWLEY, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-4
Now DAWLEY pitches ... PENA swings ... and rolls it to the right side ... GRICH fields it
no play at second ... throws quickly to first ... and they get him by a hair!
for out number one ... BENIQUEZ moves into scoring position
* O. SMITH facing B. DAWLEY, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
The pitch from DAWLEY ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it!
looks BENIQUEZ back to second ... now he throws to first ... for the second out
BENIQUEZ holds
* K. PHELPS facing B. DAWLEY, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
DAWLEY comes to the plate ... PHELPS smacks it ... it's toward the gap in right center
it's in there for a hit ... RAINES hustles over for it ... BENIQUEZ is digging
he screams around third ... he ran right through the red light ... here's the throw
the play at the plate ... what a throw! ... he's out! ... go to town, Milkshake!
they cut off the run at the plate! ... the coach was waving frantically to hold him up
what was he thinking about? ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6
* B. BELL facing M. BODDICKER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
Here's a pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Buddy takes his base on the walk ... and that's only the 2nd walk issued by BODDICKER
that was BELL's first walk of the series
And here comes Dancing Bears manager ... he's asking BODDICKER for the ball
taking the mound for the Dancing Bears is Ernie CAMACHO ... so BODDICKER goes six innings
his line ... 4 runs ... so far ... on 9 hits ... 2 walks ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... he will win it if they hold the 2-run lead ... for CAMACHO
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander CAMACHO has worked five innings
he has a 1.80 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses ... one save
he'll be looking for the double play
Milkshake skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
BELL leaves the field ... here comes Damaso GARCIA ... he has good speed
getting some legs out there
* T. RAINES facing E. CAMACHO, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
Firstbaseman HRBEK ready for a throw from CAMACHO ... the offering ... grounded deep into the hole
SMITH's over ... he's got it ... the long throw to first ... that's one! ... GARCIA moves up
* R. YOUNT facing E. CAMACHO, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-6
GARCIA now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... it's a bullet to SMITH ... he spears it
for out number two
* G. WALKER facing E. CAMACHO, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-6
GARCIA at second takes a big lead ... the offering from CAMACHO ... it's blooped to short
SMITH reaches to his right ... and hauls it in ... three away!
Bobby GRICH moves from second base to third base
Damaso GARCIA remains in the game ... he'll be playing second for Huckleberry
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6
* R. SANDBERG facing B. DAWLEY, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
DAWLEY into the wind ... it's lofted to shallow center ... RAINES runs in on it ... still coming
and he makes the catch ... that's one!
* D. GLADDEN facing B. DAWLEY, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
DAWLEY with the offering ... he goes the other way ... it's roped hard to right
WASHINGTON's after it ... and takes it on the bounce ... GLADDEN has to hold first
he's on with a single ... that's GLADDEN's 2nd hit of the game
for Dan GLADDEN, his 4th hit of the series
Dancing Bears manager looking at his scoresheet
The Dancing Bears have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Willie McGEE
to run for GLADDEN ... McGEE takes his place at first base ... McGEE is a thief ... checks
to move
* K. HRBEK facing B. DAWLEY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-4
The pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... GARCIA dives ... he cuts it off ... he's on his feet
throws quickly to first ... out at first ... for the second out ... McGEE goes to second
And here comes Milkshake manager ... again ... he's asking DAWLEY for the ball
he'll go to lefty Ray SEARAGE ... and that will turn around DAVIS
DAWLEY pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him ... 3 hits ... one walk
he's responsible for the runner ... for SEARAGE ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty SEARAGE has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* C. DAVIS facing R. SEARAGE, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
SEARAGE looks back at McGEE on second ... and the pitch ... popped a mile high
BRENLY throws off his mask ... he's there ... foul ground ... takes a step back
and brings it down
Willie McGEE ... he'll be playing center field for Sphere
* TOP OF THE 8th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6
* A. DAVIS facing E. CAMACHO, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The pitch ... high fly ball to deep center ... McGEE's back on the track ... reaches up
and brings it down ... one down
* C. WASHINGTON facing E. CAMACHO, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
CAMACHO brings it ... slashed toward short ... SMITH jumps ... it's over his head
single for WASHINGTON ... for Claudell WASHINGTON, his 5th hit of the series
Milkshake skipper walking down the bench
The Milkshake have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Jesse BARFIELD
to run for WASHINGTON ... BARFIELD takes his place at first base ... he's fast
getting some legs out there
* B. BRENLY facing E. CAMACHO, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
Firstbaseman HRBEK ready for a throw from CAMACHO ... the offering ... half swing ... strike!
there goes BARFIELD! ... they'll have trouble catching him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's PENA with the throw ... going to be close ... and this race goes to BARFIELD!
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Huckleberry, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* B. BRENLY facing E. CAMACHO, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-6
BARFIELD edges a bit more off second ... CAMACHO turns and fakes the throw to second
BARFIELD steps back toward second ... CAMACHO's back on the rubber ... CAMACHO comes home
popped high to the left side ... BENIQUEZ drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it
and makes the catch ... for the second out ... and BARFIELD holds at second
* B. GRICH facing E. CAMACHO, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-6
BARFIELD extending his lead ... CAMACHO kicks and delivers
GRICH sends this ball air mail to left ... DAVIS lopes after it ... should be routine
and he makes the catch ... that's three away
Jesse BARFIELD ... he is now playing right field for Huckleberry
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6
* H. BAINES facing R. SEARAGE, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
The pitch comes in ... and BAINES is caught looking ... one down
* J. BENIQUEZ facing R. SEARAGE, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
SEARAGE delivers ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... should be no trouble ... BARFIELD's there
reaches back ... and he takes it in ... two down
And here comes Milkshake manager ... again ... he's asking SEARAGE for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Gene GARBER a right-hander will take over
so SEARAGE goes one inning in relief ... the game for SEARAGE ... no runs or hits
one strikeout ... for GARBER ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander GARBER has worked four innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out
* T. PENA facing G. GARBER, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
GARBER to the wind ... slow ground ball right side ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from GARCIA ... and PENA is out at first
PENA thinks he won the race to the bag ... but the ump just turns and walks away
Dancing Bears go down
Bill CAUDILL will take the mound for Sphere ... CAMACHO pitched two innings in relief
the line on him ... one hit ... for CAUDILL ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander CAUDILL has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save
it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 9th, Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6
* V. HAYES facing B. CAUDILL, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
And now the pitch ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for HAYES
2nd hit for HAYES in the game ... for Von HAYES, his 5th hit of the series
Milkshake skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... for those of you scoring at home
GARCIA will leave the game for the Milkshake ... Marty BARRETT will bat in his place
bats right ... he wrenches a piece of ash from the bushes ... and heads toward the plate
* M. BARRETT facing B. CAUDILL, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
HAYES two full strides off first ... the runner's going ... he brings it home
it's lifted high to shallow left ... DAVIS running in ... he's under it ... and makes the catch
for the first out ... HAYES scampers back to first
* T. RAINES facing B. CAUDILL, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
Firstbaseman HRBEK holding the runner on ... and HAYES takes off ... here's the pitch
slashed into the hole ... it's by him into left ... SMITH was over to cover second
and the ball went right through the vacated spot ... and Von HAYES owns third easily
and RAINES is on with a single ... a textbook hit-and-run
Milkshake manager looking at his scoresheet
The Milkshake have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for RAINES
it's Denny WALLING and he's trotting out to first base ... WALLING is no speed merchant
but he won't slow you down
And here comes Dancing Bears manager ... he's asking CAUDILL for the ball
in from the bullpen is Ted POWER ... the right-hander
so CAUDILL goes only one third of an inning ... his line ... 2 hits
he leaves with two runners on ... for POWER ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander POWER has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 5.40 ERA
no record yet ... he'll be looking for the double play ... it's his game to save
* R. YOUNT facing T. POWER, T 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-6
Infielders back ... the pitch ... pitch up and in ... ...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR SECOND? (1-both, 2-second*)
WALLING's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PENA guns it down ... and he's safe! ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
for Huckleberry, their 3rd stolen base in this game
* R. YOUNT facing T. POWER, T 9th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 4-6
Dancing Bears playing for the out at first ... the pitch comes in ... on the hands
and YOUNT flicks it out right ... SANDBERG might have a play ... racing back for it
he has it! ... over to SMITH ... yes!...the twin killing ... and they get out of the inning
FINAL SCORE : Milkshake 4, Dancing Bears 6