* TOP OF THE 1st, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. TROUT facing B. WOODRUFF, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... base hit center field ... BELLINGER's over ... scoops it up
and TROUT holds first with a single ... for Mike TROUT, his 5th hit of the series
* D. LeMAHIEU facing B. WOODRUFF, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Space on the right ... TROUT leading off ... the runner's going ... he brings it home ... foul tip
REALMUTO can't hold it ... strike one
* D. LeMAHIEU facing B. WOODRUFF, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... popped up ... MACHADO moves toward the line ... he's under it
and he makes the catch
* A. SANTANDER facing B. WOODRUFF, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch from WOODRUFF ... SANTANDER pops it up behind the plate ... REALMUTO moves under it
and he's got it ... two away
* C. SEAGER facing B. WOODRUFF, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Throw to first ... back safely ... now WOODRUFF is back on the rubber ... the pitch
SEAGER lines one deep to right ... BETTS racing back ... he has it! ... and that retires the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 0
* A. BOHM facing Z. DAVIES, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DAVIES delivers ... BOHM's called out on strikes ... one down
* J. SOTO facing Z. DAVIES, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... SOTO nubs it in front of home ... CONTRERAS pounces on it ... drops it
picks it up again ... and makes the throw to first ... in time ... two away
* M. CONFORTO facing Z. DAVIES, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... cued toward third ... CANDELARIO has it ... slings it to first ... and gets him
three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 0
* E. RIOS facing B. WOODRUFF, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WOODRUFF to the wind ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side
TURNER will have to rush his throw ... and he gets RIOS ... nice play ... one away
* J. CANDELARIO facing B. WOODRUFF, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WOODRUFF to the wind ... hit in the air to left field ... SOTO's over ... he's there
and he takes it in ... for the second out
* L. VOIT facing B. WOODRUFF, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WOODRUFF brings it home ... swing and a miss ... and VOIT is out ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 0
* B. LOWE facing Z. DAVIES, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... outside ... and it just barely misses ... that's a base on balls
DAVIES thinks the ump squeezed the plate ... that was LOWE's first walk of the series
* M. BETTS facing Z. DAVIES, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Brandon LOWE is on the move ... the delivery ... it's roped hard to right ... into the corner
CALHOUN's after it ... LOWE's digging ... he's around third ... coming down the line
he'll score ... the throw in to second ... not in time! ... and BETTS's in standing with a double
Playboys 0, MaskedMen 1
And here comes Playboys manager ... he's asking DAVIES for the ball
pitching change for Avon Park ... southpaw A.J. MINTER climbs the hill
manager working for the platoon advantage ... so DAVIES is yanked early
he goes only one inning ... the game for DAVIES ... one earned run ... so far ... on one hit
one walk ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it
for MINTER his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* C. BELLINGER facing A. MINTER, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
MINTER looks back at BETTS on second ... the delivery ... he squares
bunted to the third base side ... CANDELARIO charges ... barehands it
and throws a strike to first ... and it's a sacrifice for BELLINGER ... BETTS moves to third
* M. MACHADO facing A. MINTER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
They're pulled in around the infield ... checks third ... the offering from MINTER
lined hard over LeMAHIEU ... base hit ... CALHOUN takes it on the bounce ... BETTS scores easily
and MACHADO has the RBI
Playboys 0, MaskedMen 2
* T. TURNER facing A. MINTER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Quick move to the plate ... TURNER lifts a lazy pop fly ... CANDELARIO drifts back into left
and brings it down
* J. REALMUTO facing A. MINTER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
MINTER with the offering ... REALMUTO swings ... it's hard and long ... sending SANTANDER back
will it be deep enough? ... good-bye ... home run for REALMUTO ... and two runs score
Playboys 0, MaskedMen 4
* A. BOHM facing A. MINTER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... TROUT moves under it
and takes it in ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 4
* K. CALHOUN facing B. WOODRUFF, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The delivery ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one away
* W. CONTRERAS facing B. WOODRUFF, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... grounded toward TURNER ... he fields it ... takes his time ... throws over to BOHM
and CONTRERAS is gone ... two down
* M. TROUT facing B. WOODRUFF, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
He delivers ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 4
* J. SOTO facing A. MINTER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... grounded to short ... SEAGER's there ... the throw to first ... gets him
for the first out
* M. CONFORTO facing A. MINTER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
MINTER comes to him ... the ball is chopped out over the mound
SEAGER gets to it in front of second ... rifles it to first ... and just nips CONFORTO
for out number two
* B. LOWE facing A. MINTER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... a little roller to the right side ... LeMAHIEU pounces on it
the quick toss to VOIT ... and he nails LOWE by a step ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 4th, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 4
* D. LeMAHIEU facing B. WOODRUFF, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... BELLINGER's there
and he pulls it in ... one away
* A. SANTANDER facing B. WOODRUFF, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... two down
* C. SEAGER facing B. WOODRUFF, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
Here he comes ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room ... BELLINGER moves under it
and takes it in ... three down
He'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander Mike MAYERS
MINTER pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer
for MAYERS ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander MAYERS has worked two and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he'll try to hold them to let the Playboys get back in it
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 4
* M. BETTS facing M. MAYERS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
Here's the delivery ... there's a fly ball to left ... SANTANDER drifts back ... still backpeddling
hey, this ball may carry ... at the fence ... SANTANDER jumps for it ... does he have it? ... no!
a home run for BETTS!
Playboys 0, MaskedMen 5
* C. BELLINGER facing M. MAYERS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
He lets one go ... he goes down on strikes ... one down
* M. MACHADO facing M. MAYERS, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
Here's the delivery ... high fly ball to left ... SANTANDER's racing to the line
into foul territory ... he stumbles but he keeps his feet ... and he makes the catch
and that's the second out ... nice play
* T. TURNER facing M. MAYERS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
MAYERS delivers ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 5
* E. RIOS facing B. WOODRUFF, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
The pitch to RIOS ... drilled to right by RIOS ... it is high ... it is far ... it is
caught at the wall by BETTS ... one away
* J. CANDELARIO facing B. WOODRUFF, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
WOODRUFF deals ... it's blooped to short ... TURNER's backing up quickly ... stabs high to his right
and he hauls it in ... and that's out number two
* L. VOIT facing B. WOODRUFF, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
The offering to VOIT ... the ball is chopped out over the mound
TURNER gets to it in front of second ... rifles it to first ... and just nips VOIT ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 5
* J. REALMUTO facing M. MAYERS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
And the pitch comes in ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... one down
* A. BOHM facing M. MAYERS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
The pitch ... BOHM's called out on strikes ... two down
* J. SOTO facing M. MAYERS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
Now MAYERS pitches ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and SOTO trots down to first
* M. CONFORTO facing M. MAYERS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-0
Now the pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... MAYERS gloves it ... he flips to VOIT at first
for the out
* TOP OF THE 6th, Playboys 0, MaskedMen 5
* K. CALHOUN facing B. WOODRUFF, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
The pitch ... CALHOUN checks his swing ... and it hit him! ... he's shaking his hand
CALHOUN's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first
Is sending in Tucker BARNHART ... he'll be catching for Madison County ... REALMUTO is out
Playboys manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... is sending in a runner for CALHOUN
it's Dylan MOORE and he's trotting out to first base ... he's not blazing but he's quick
checks ... to move
They're replacing Willson CONTRERAS ... Kevin PLAWECKI is enlisted to hit for him ... bats right
he selects a chopstick ... he'll take his time getting to the box
* K. PLAWECKI facing B. WOODRUFF, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-5
MOORE going with the pitch ... WOODRUFF fires it in ... swing and a miss
BARNHART fires to second ... and gets him! ... great throw by BARNHART
what was he thinking about? ... just collecting strawberries, I guess
* K. PLAWECKI facing B. WOODRUFF, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
WOODRUFF fires it in ... he goes the other way ... slashed into the hole ... base hit
and PLAWECKI holds with a single ... for Kevin PLAWECKI, his 3rd hit of the series
* M. TROUT facing B. WOODRUFF, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-5
Space on the right ... he wheels and deals ... he goes the opposite way ... high fly deep to right
BETTS got a good jump ... he's at the warning track ... say good-bye to this one...it's gone!
home run for Mike ... and two runs score
Playboys 2, MaskedMen 5
* D. LeMAHIEU facing B. WOODRUFF, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
He wheels and deals ... LeMAHIEU strokes it sharply toward short ... TURNER into the hole
plants himself for the long throw ... guns it hard to BOHM ... got him! ... two down
* A. SANTANDER facing B. WOODRUFF, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
And the pitch comes in ... it's skied ... TURNER's backing up ... waves off MACHADO
and takes it in ... to retire the side
Dylan MOORE ... he'll be playing right for Avon Park
Kevin PLAWECKI will stay in the game ... now catching for the Playboys
Pitching change for Avon Park ... southpaw Adam KOLAREK climbs the hill
manager working for the platoon advantage ... MAYERS pitched two innings in relief
the game for MAYERS ... one earned run ... on one hit ... a homer ... one walk ... he fans 4
for KOLAREK ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty KOLAREK has worked two and a third
he has a 7.71 ERA ... his record ... one loss
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Playboys 2, MaskedMen 5
* B. LOWE facing A. KOLAREK, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch is on the way ... LOWE doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
* M. BETTS facing A. KOLAREK, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
KOLAREK brings it home ... swung on ... strike! ... there goes LOWE!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PLAWECKI turns it around fast ... the slide ... and he gets him ... one down
* M. BETTS facing A. KOLAREK, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... long fly to center ... Mike TROUT ... he's going ... he's going ... he reaches out
he makes the catch ... two down
* C. BELLINGER facing A. KOLAREK, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Here's the pitch from KOLAREK ... swung on and missed ... KOLAREK pulled the string
and BELLINGER was way out in front ... side retired
He'll go to the bullpen ... the lefty Oliver PEREZ will try to stall Avon Park
so WOODRUFF goes six innings ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... a homer ... he fans 4
he stands to win it ... for PEREZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty PEREZ has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 7th, Playboys 2, MaskedMen 5
* C. SEAGER facing O. PEREZ, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
PEREZ brings it to the plate ... bounced to TURNER ... he fields it ... takes his time
throws over to BOHM ... and SEAGER is gone ... one away
* E. RIOS facing O. PEREZ, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Here's the delivery ... it's a shot to left center ... BELLINGER's over ... still after it
and he makes the running catch ... two down
* J. CANDELARIO facing O. PEREZ, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Now the pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for PEREZ ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Playboys 2, MaskedMen 5
* M. MACHADO facing A. KOLAREK, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... LeMAHIEU to his left ... funny bounce!
knocks it down ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... that's one!
And here comes Playboys manager ... again ... he's asking KOLAREK for the ball
he's making a pitching change ... will trust the ball to right-hander Evan MARSHALL
KOLAREK pitched one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one walk
one strikeout ... for MARSHALL his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* T. TURNER facing E. MARSHALL, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Here's a pitch ... that's high and deep by TURNER ... TROUT is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... TURNER is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... for TURNER, his 3rd double of the series
for Trea TURNER, his 6th hit of the series
* T. BARNHART facing E. MARSHALL, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
TURNER stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... low ... ball ... TURNER is running
great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PLAWECKI turns it around fast ... SAFE!...high throw ... he has third base stolen
that's his 1st steal of the series
* T. BARNHART facing E. MARSHALL, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
Speedy TURNER edging down the line ... the pitch ... popped a mile high
PLAWECKI throws off his mask ... he's there ... takes a step back ... in foul ground
and brings it down ... two away
And here comes Playboys manager ... again ... he's asking MARSHALL for the ball
is bringing in Zack BRITTON to face BOHM ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so MARSHALL goes only one third of an inning ... he yielded ... one hit
he leaves with a runner on ... for BRITTON ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty BRITTON has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* A. BOHM facing Z. BRITTON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
BRITTON glances over his shoulder at third ... he brings it home ... swing and a miss
and BOHM is out ... he didn't get cheated on that cut ... and TURNER is stranded ... side retired
BOHM has now struck out 3 times
* TOP OF THE 8th, Playboys 2, MaskedMen 5
* L. VOIT facing O. PEREZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... uh-oh! ... way back ... SOTO looks up ... put it on the board
Playboys 3, MaskedMen 5
* D. MOORE facing O. PEREZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
Here comes the pitch ... MOORE really thumps this one ... it's curving toward the pole
SOTO looks up ... is it fair or foul? ... foul ball ... strike one
* D. MOORE facing O. PEREZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... MOORE skies it to center ... should be easy ... BELLINGER roams over for it
and records the putout ... one away
* K. PLAWECKI facing O. PEREZ, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
PEREZ kicks and deals ... it's deep to center ... over BELLINGER's head
bounces at the base of the wall ... that's good for extra bases ... BELLINGER's up with it
PLAWECKI hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for PLAWECKI
that's PLAWECKI's 2nd hit of the game ... for PLAWECKI, his 1st double of the series
for Kevin PLAWECKI, his 4th hit of the series
* M. TROUT facing O. PEREZ, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5
PEREZ brings it home ... TROUT tops the ball ... it bounces to the left side ... and through
rounding third PLAWECKI
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to MACHADO ... and they're holding PLAWECKI at third ... the tying run is on
And here comes MaskedMen manager ... again ... he's asking PEREZ for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to John CURTISS
he'll try to shut down the right-handed LeMAHIEU ... so PEREZ goes one and a third in relief
his line ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits ... a homer ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runners ... for CURTISS ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander CURTISS has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save
he'll be looking for the double play ... it's his game to save
* D. LeMAHIEU facing J. CURTISS, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-5
Infielders back ... at third PLAWECKI takes a short lead ... he comes home ... he swings
but he held up ... and it's ball four ... D.J. takes his base on the walk
that fills the bases ... and that moves the tying run into scoring postion
and puts the go ahead run on first ... that was LeMAHIEU's first walk of the series
* A. SANTANDER facing J. CURTISS, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 3-5
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
upstairs with a fast one ... SANTANDER doesn't offer ... and CURTISS gets the call
he's out on strikes ... that's two! ... and he leaves the bases loaded
a big strikeout with the bases loaded
* C. SEAGER facing J. CURTISS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 3-5
He wheels and deals ... hit down the line inside third ... backhand stab ... he spears it
long throw to first ... and it gets by BOHM ... two runs will score ... tie game
going first to third is D.J. LeMAHIEU ... and SEAGER will hold at first
Playboys 5, MaskedMen 5
* E. RIOS facing J. CURTISS, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 5-5
The runners take their lead ... he wheels and deals ... lined hard to left ... SOTO running
he stabs back ... and makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Playboys 5, MaskedMen 5
* J. SOTO facing Z. BRITTON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He brings it in ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... and there's one away
* M. CONFORTO facing Z. BRITTON, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... CONFORTO doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
MaskedMen skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... there will be a runner for CONFORTO at first base
Roman QUINN is headed out there now ... that makes him the DH for now ... he's a speedster
MaskedMen skipper wants that run
* B. LOWE facing Z. BRITTON, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
Space on the right ... QUINN leading off ... the offering to LOWE ... just inside
there goes QUINN! ... and he caught BRITTON napping!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PLAWECKI with the quick release ... safe...good slide ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
and that's the MaskedMen 2nd stolen base in this game ... the go ahead run is now at second base
* B. LOWE facing Z. BRITTON, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
QUINN now with an aggressive lead ... BRITTON turns and fakes the throw to second
QUINN hustles back to the bag standing up ... now BRITTON's set again ... the pitch comes in
low ... ball ... there goes QUINN ... they'll have trouble stopping him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PLAWECKI guns it down ... the play at third ... SAFE!...under the tag
he has third base stolen ... that's his 3rd steal of the series
and that's the MaskedMen 3rd stolen base in this game ... the go ahead run is now on third
* B. LOWE facing Z. BRITTON, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 5-5
Checks third ... he delivers ... LOWE waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim
two away! ... and he gets a big strikeout with QUINN threatening on third
* M. BETTS facing Z. BRITTON, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 5-5
BRITTON glances over his shoulder at third ... the pitch ... right by him ... and QUINN is stranded
that's the third out!
* TOP OF THE 9th, Playboys 5, MaskedMen 5
* J. CANDELARIO facing J. CURTISS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He wheels and deals ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four
and a free pass for CANDELARIO
Playboys skipper walking down the bench
The Playboys have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Andres GIMENEZ
to run for CANDELARIO ... GIMENEZ takes his place at first base ... he has good speed
Playboys skipper wants that run
* L. VOIT facing J. CURTISS, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
GIMENEZ bluffs going ... CURTISS fires it in ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three
one down
* D. MOORE facing J. CURTISS, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
GIMENEZ bluffs going ... GIMENEZ going with the pitch ... bounced up the middle
LOWE has it right at second ... tags the bag ... over to first ... not in time
but a lovely play ... they get the lead runner
* K. PLAWECKI facing J. CURTISS, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
MOORE bluffs going ... CURTISS brings it ... PLAWECKI swings ... strike!
MOORE breaks hard for second base
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
BARNHART turns it around fast ... the play at second ... the ump signals ... out!
that kills the go ahead run ... and the attempt costs them dearly
and that's the 2nd time he's been caught in this game
and that's the Playboys 2nd time caught stealing ... that's three away
The skipper has to do something with GIMENEZ ... he'll keep Andres in the game
he is now playing third for Avon Park
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Playboys 5, MaskedMen 5
* C. BELLINGER facing Z. BRITTON, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... BELLINGER chops it toward VOIT ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off BRITTON and takes it himself ... one down
* M. MACHADO facing Z. BRITTON, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
And now the pitch ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... TROUT's racing over
so's MOORE ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Manny MACHADO ... so the Avon Park defenses have been breached
the winning run is now on second ... 2nd safety for MACHADO
for MACHADO, his 3rd double of the series ... for Manny MACHADO, his 5th hit of the series
* T. TURNER facing Z. BRITTON, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
MACHADO stretching his lead ... he delivers ... grounded deep into the hole
SEAGER is over...stabs for it ... he stops it ... long throw to first ... two down!
and MACHADO moves to third ... so fasten your seat belts once again
the winning run is now on third base
And here comes Playboys manager ... he's asking BRITTON for the ball
coming in to pitch is Richard BLEIER ... BRITTON pitched two innings in relief ... his line
one hit ... one walk ... he struck out 3 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for BLEIER
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty BLEIER has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out ... if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* T. BARNHART facing R. BLEIER, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 5-5
BLEIER brings it ... BARNHART squares ... MACHADO's coming ... the bunt is laid down perfectly
VOIT plays it ... flips to first ... and gets him by a hair
* TOP OF THE 10th, Playboys 5, MaskedMen 5
* K. PLAWECKI facing J. CURTISS, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
CURTISS into the wind ... hard two-bouncer to short ... TURNER covers it...plenty of time ... fires
one away
* M. TROUT facing J. CURTISS, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Now CURTISS pitches ... it's deep to center ... way back ... BELLINGER's racing to the track
against the wall ... and he makes the catch ... two away
* D. LeMAHIEU facing J. CURTISS, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
CURTISS to the wind ... it's looped to right ... BETTS coming on ... but he won't get it
and LeMAHIEU's on at first ... the go ahead run has reached
for D.J. LeMAHIEU, his 3rd hit of the series
* A. SANTANDER facing J. CURTISS, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
CURTISS fires it in ... one-hopper back to the mound ... CURTISS up with it ... throws to first
to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Playboys 5, MaskedMen 5
* A. BOHM facing R. BLEIER, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... driven to the gap in right ... MOORE can't get there ... it falls in
BOHM is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from TROUT ... a photo finish at second
SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for BOHM ... so fasten your seat belts once again
the winning run is now on second ... for BOHM, his 4th double of the series
for Alec BOHM, his 6th hit of the series
MaskedMen skipper walking down the bench
The MaskedMen have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for BOHM
it's Aaron HICKS and he's trotting out to second base ... he's fast ... checks ... to move
* J. SOTO facing R. BLEIER, B 10th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
HICKS moves quietly toward third ... BLEIER comes home ... and he takes it ... strike!
and HICKS's off the bag ... PLAWECKI fires down ... LeMAHIEU's tag ... safe!
he's back in there
* J. SOTO facing R. BLEIER, B 10th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
HICKS trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... BLEIER turns and fakes the throw to second
HICKS takes a few steps back toward the bag ... BLEIER turns back to the plate
now BLEIER's set again ... here's the delivery ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep
TROUT roams over ... he calls ... can o' corn ... HICKS 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
MaskedMen skipper walking down the bench
Looks like QUINN is coming out ... David FLETCHER will pinch hit for him ... that makes him the DH
bats right ... he selects a chopstick ... heads out
* D. FLETCHER facing R. BLEIER, B 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
BLEIER looking in ... and they're putting FLETCHER on ... intentional walk ... will let BLEIER
take his chances with Brandon LOWE
* B. LOWE facing R. BLEIER, B 10th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 5-5
This one has a chance ... high, deep and hard ... MOORE is just a spectator this time ... see ya!
it's all over!
Playboys 5, MaskedMen 8
FINAL SCORE : Playboys 5, MaskedMen 8