* TOP OF THE 1st, MaskedMen 0, Catch Colts 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* A. BOHM facing B. KELLER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from KELLER ... he inside-outs it to right ... not very deep ... WINKER charges in hard
and he one-hands it to retire BOHM ... one down
* M. CONFORTO facing B. KELLER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and CONFORTO's retired
* J. SOTO facing B. KELLER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here comes the pitch ... SOTO hits a pea ... past the diving GOLDSCHMIDT just inside the bag
it rolls up the line ... WINKER plays it in the corner ... he plays it in quickly
and SOTO plays it into a double ... for SOTO, his 6th double of the series
for Juan SOTO, his 12th hit of the series
* S. PEREZ facing B. KELLER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
SOTO stretches his lead off second ... KELLER fires it in ... this one is creamed
STEVENSON turns and runs ... he can't get it ... SOTO's around third ... he'll score
STEVENSON picks it up and fires it in ... a two-base hit for PEREZ
MaskedMen 1, Catch Colts 0
* M. BETTS facing B. KELLER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep ... WINKER drifts into the gap
and takes it in ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, MaskedMen 1, Catch Colts 0
* B. BELT facing B. WOODRUFF, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now WOODRUFF pitches ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass
that was BELT's first walk of the series ... that extends the streak
now 6 games in a row on base
* F. TATIS facing B. WOODRUFF, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... a whiff! ... one away
* A. STEVENSON facing B. WOODRUFF, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman BOHM's on the bag ... WOODRUFF deals ... high and inside ... and the count goes full
* A. STEVENSON facing B. WOODRUFF, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The payoff pitch ... STEVENSON lashes one to right ... base hit ... that could be trouble
it's rolling ... BETTS gallops for it ... he's up with it ... BELT rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to TURNER ... they're holding BELT at third
and STEVENSON's in standing with a double ... for STEVENSON, his 3rd double of the series
for Andrew STEVENSON, his 4th hit of the series
* M. YASTRZEMSKI facing B. WOODRUFF, B 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 0-1
They're pulled in around the infield ... the runners take their lead ... WOODRUFF to the wind
it's in the dirt ... but YASTRZEMSKI couldn't hold up ... that's strike three
and Mike really went fishing ... two down ... and WOODRUFF is pumped!
and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it
* J. WINKER facing B. WOODRUFF, B 1st, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 0-1
Here's a pitch ... WINKER hits a ground-hugger toward second ... he charges ... scoops it
flips to first ... out by a step ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, MaskedMen 1, Catch Colts 0
* B. LOWE facing B. KELLER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
KELLER delivers ... yanked toward second ... BIGGIO fields it ... he flips to first ... high throw
but they get him ... for out number one
* C. BELLINGER facing B. KELLER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now the delivery ... BELLINGER lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... WINKER races over
but he won't get it ... BELLINGER's going for two ... and there will be a play at second
the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for BELLINGER
for BELLINGER, his 3rd double of the series ... for Cody BELLINGER, his 11th hit of the series
* M. MACHADO facing B. KELLER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
BELLINGER stretching his lead ... KELLER comes home ... taken ... strike ... the steal is on
great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CASALI guns it down ... the sweep tag ... they won't stop BELLINGER this time
he steals third base ... that's his 4th steal of the series
* M. MACHADO facing B. KELLER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Catch Colts playing for the out at first ... KELLER looks BELLINGER back to third
KELLER into his motion ... delivers ... grounded hard to TATIS ... and he spears it!
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he looks at home ... he'll go to first ... and they get him ... but the run scores
MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 0
* T. TURNER facing B. KELLER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... and he walks him ... Trea mosies down to first
* A. BOHM facing B. KELLER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
TURNER bluffs going ... the offering ... half swing ... strike! ... and TURNER takes off
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CASALI throws ... the slide ... the tag ... he's safe! ... that's his 4th steal of the series
for Madison County, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* A. BOHM facing B. KELLER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
TURNER moves another step away from second ... KELLER spins and fires to second
TURNER hits the dirt ... the tag ... safe! ... now KELLER's set again ... the pitch
slow chopper toward TATIS ... he charges it ... surrounds it ... juggles it ... he'll go to first
and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 0
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing B. WOODRUFF, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... he pops him up ... back of second ... LOWE settles under it ... he has it
for out number one
* C. BIGGIO facing B. WOODRUFF, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch is on the way ... swing and a miss ... and BIGGIO is out ... two gone
* J. TURNER facing B. WOODRUFF, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
WOODRUFF delivers ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one
* J. TURNER facing B. WOODRUFF, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Now the pitch ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and Justin will get down to first
that was TURNER's first walk of the series
* C. CASALI facing B. WOODRUFF, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
The offering from WOODRUFF ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... he knocks it down
he's up with it ... fires to first ... and gets him easily ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 0
* M. CONFORTO facing B. KELLER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch from KELLER ... routine grounder to TATIS ... he's up with it ... over to first
and CONFORTO is retired ... one away
* J. SOTO facing B. KELLER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The offering to SOTO ... popped high to the right side ... BIGGIO drifts back
he's calling for it ... he reaches up ... and brings it down ... two down
* S. PEREZ facing B. KELLER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KELLER fires it in ... looped to right ... WINKER racing in ... if it stays up he'll get it
coming hard ... still coming ... and he makes the catch ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 0
* B. BELT facing B. WOODRUFF, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The offering from WOODRUFF ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one down
* F. TATIS facing B. WOODRUFF, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
WOODRUFF comes home ... that's socked to left ... way high ... way deep ... way out of here!
TATIS hit that with the joy spot
MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 1
* A. STEVENSON facing B. WOODRUFF, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
WOODRUFF brings it ... that's high in the air to right center ... BETTS goes back for it
up against the wall ... BETTS times his leap ... and comes down with a glove full of air
a round tripper for STEVENSON ... Andrew has tied it up
back-to-back home runs for the Catch Colts
MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 2
And here comes MaskedMen manager ... he's asking WOODRUFF for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Oliver PEREZ
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting YASTRZEMSKI ... so WOODRUFF is yanked early
he goes only two and a third ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... 2 homers ... walked 2
he fans 4 ... he gets a no-decision ... for PEREZ ... his 5th appearance in the series
the lefty PEREZ has worked five and two thirds ... he has a 1.59 ERA ... one save
the damage has been done ... he just wants to get out of the inning ... it's his game to win
* M. YASTRZEMSKI facing O. PEREZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
PEREZ delivers ... swing and a miss ... and YASTRZEMSKI is out ... two gone
* J. WINKER facing O. PEREZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
And now the pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Jesse takes his base on the walk
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing O. PEREZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Here's a pitch ... GOLDSCHMIDT swings ... this is a big league fly ball ... center field
this should do it ... and he takes it in ... for the third out
Coming in to pitch is Dylan FLORO ... the right-hander ... so KELLER is yanked early
he goes only three innings ... his line ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... one walk
he gets a no-decision ... for FLORO ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander FLORO has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 4th, MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 2
* M. BETTS facing D. FLORO, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
FLORO brings it ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... TATIS charges over
bang-bang play at first ... BETTS is out! ... Dylan FLORO shakes it off ... he'll be alright
one away
* B. LOWE facing D. FLORO, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
FLORO brings it to the plate ... popped a mile high ... CASALI throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... two away
* C. BELLINGER facing D. FLORO, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
FLORO deals ... yanked toward second ... BIGGIO fields it ... he flips to first ... high throw
but they get him ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 2
* C. BIGGIO facing O. PEREZ, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He lets one go ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... BELLINGER got a late start
he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing ... for the first out
* J. TURNER facing O. PEREZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now PEREZ comes home with it ... low ... ball four ... TURNER hustles down to first
* C. CASALI facing O. PEREZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
TURNER going with the pitch ... he brings it home ... drilled up the middle ... base hit!
TURNER motors into third standing ... and CASALI checks in at first
for Curt CASALI, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. BELT facing O. PEREZ, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 2-2
They're holding CASALI ... CASALI about two feet from first ... they start the runner
here's the pitch ... hit deep to left field ... over SOTO's head ... TURNER will score
it's off the wall ... SOTO plays the carom ... CASALI digging ... he rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to TURNER ... BELT's in standing with a double
and they're holding CASALI at third
MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 3
And here comes MaskedMen manager ... again ... he's asking PEREZ for the ball
pitching change for Madison County ... righty Matt FOSTER will take over and face TATIS
PEREZ pitched one inning in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits
walked 2 ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners ... for FOSTER
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander FOSTER has worked three and two thirds
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses ... he'll be looking for the strikeout
* F. TATIS facing M. FOSTER, B 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 3-2
Infield drawn in ... CASALI a step off third ... now FOSTER pitches ... big swing
it's a dying quail to right ... BETTS gallops in ... but he's not going to get there
CASALI scores ... BELT is rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BOHM ... and they're holding BELT at third
MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 4
* A. STEVENSON facing M. FOSTER, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
Space on the right ... TATIS leading off ... there goes TATIS ... he waves at it ... strike!
TATIS's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PEREZ guns it down ... the tag ... and he's safe! ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
* A. STEVENSON facing M. FOSTER, B 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
To the plate ... grounded to TURNER
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending BELT home ... the throw to the plate ... and he's out! ... oh, those, MaskedMen
they nip him trying to score ... TATIS moves to third ... and STEVENSON's on at first
* M. YASTRZEMSKI facing M. FOSTER, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
TATIS with a good lead off third ... the pitch comes in ... ground ball to first
BOHM's up with it ... steps on first ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, MaskedMen 2, Catch Colts 4
* M. MACHADO facing D. FLORO, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
FLORO to the wind ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center
YASTRZEMSKI's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
MACHADO 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 MACHADO
for MACHADO, his 4th double of the series ... for Manny MACHADO, his 8th hit of the series
* T. TURNER facing D. FLORO, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
Speedy MACHADO edging toward third ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch comes in
hot smash to BIGGIO ... takes it on one hop ... no play at third ... and he flips to first
in time ... one away ... MACHADO moves up
And here comes Catch Colts manager ... again ... he's asking FLORO for the ball
they'll go to Eric YARDLEY ... the right-hander ... so FLORO goes one and a third in relief
he yielded ... one hit ... he's responsible for the runner ... for YARDLEY
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander YARDLEY has worked two and a third
he has a lofty 11.57 ERA ... his record ... one loss ... he inherits a tough situation
he'll be looking for the strikeout ... at the very least he wants to keep the ball in the infield
* A. BOHM facing E. YARDLEY, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-4
They're pulled in around the infield ... MACHADO with a head fake at third ... the pitch
wide of the mark ... and BOHM walks ... and there are runners at the corners
now 9 games in a row on base
MaskedMen skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... is sending in a runner for BOHM
it's Aaron HICKS and he's trotting out to first base ... he's a threat
getting some legs out there
* M. CONFORTO facing E. YARDLEY, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 2-4
Firstbaseman GOLDSCHMIDT perched right in front of the bag ... they start the runner
the delivery ... it's lined up the middle ... base hit ... MACHADO will score
HICKS's going for third ... he'll make it ... and CONFORTO holds with a single
MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 4
* J. SOTO facing E. YARDLEY, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-4
Infield deep ... HICKS alert at third ... the pitch ... swung on ... grounded right at TURNER
he picks it up ... no play at second ... he fires to first ... and he gets him ... two down
HICKS has to hold third
* S. PEREZ facing E. YARDLEY, T 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-4
HICKS with a head fake at third ... the offering from YARDLEY ... half swing ... he held up
and it caught the corner! ... PEREZ can't believe it ... but he'll sit ... that's the third out!
Aaron HICKS ... now playing center for the MaskedMen
Cody BELLINGER remains in the game ... he'll be playing first for Madison County
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 4
* J. WINKER facing M. FOSTER, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
Here's a pitch ... swung on ... hit in the air to right ... BETTS drifts over ... and he's got it
one away
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing M. FOSTER, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for GOLDSCHMIDT
* C. BIGGIO facing M. FOSTER, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
FOSTER comes home ... smashed hard at MACHADO ... he backs up...gloves it ... the throw to first
and it gets by BELLINGER ... GOLDSCHMIDT's racing for third ... he's digging
he's headed for home ... here's the throw ... oh, they collide at the plate ... and he's
safe! ... BIGGIO takes second on the throw
MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 5
* J. TURNER facing M. FOSTER, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
Here's the delivery ... base hit right field ... it drops in front of BETTS
he has to play the long bounce ... BIGGIO rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BIGGIO in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TURNER's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... out!...just missed getting in
oh, those, MaskedMen ... they nip him trying to score
BIGGIO just doesn't have the wheels for that ... and TURNER takes second on the throw
* C. CASALI facing M. FOSTER, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
FOSTER with the offering ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... HICKS roams over
he calls ... can o' corn ... three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 5
* M. BETTS facing E. YARDLEY, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
YARDLEY into the wind ... high fly ... left center ... YASTRZEMSKI roams over ... he'll get there
and does ... one down
* B. LOWE facing E. YARDLEY, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch is on the way ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two away
* C. BELLINGER facing E. YARDLEY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
YARDLEY delivers ... BELLINGER swings ... it's a high bouncer to third ... TURNER gloves it ... sets
long throw to first ... and he gets him ... MaskedMen gone!
In from the bullpen is John CURTISS ... FOSTER pitched an inning and two thirds in relief
he yielded ... one unearned run ... on 2 hits ... one walk ... for CURTISS
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander CURTISS has worked four and a third
he has a 2.08 ERA ... his record ... one win ... one loss ... one save
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 5
* B. BELT facing J. CURTISS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
Now he comes home with it ... BELT lays off the pitch ... ball four ... Brandon takes his base
Catch Colts manager looking at his scoresheet
The Catch Colts have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Austin SLATER
to run for BELT ... SLATER takes his place at first base ... that makes him the DH for now
SLATER is no speed merchant ... but he won't slow you down
* F. TATIS facing J. CURTISS, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
CURTISS brings it to the plate ... half swing ... strike! ... SLATER is going for the steal
good jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PEREZ gets rid of it quickly ... safe...good slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series
for Cassidy, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* F. TATIS facing J. CURTISS, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... TURNER is over...stabs for it ... he stops it
long throw to first ... for the first out ... and SLATER moves to third
* A. STEVENSON facing J. CURTISS, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-3
They're pulled in around the infield ... checks third ... the pitch ... STEVENSON swings
that's pretty well hit ... deep toward the gap in right center ... BETTS going back
will it or won't it? ... it will! ... a two-run homer for STEVENSON
MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 7
* M. YASTRZEMSKI facing J. CURTISS, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
Here comes the pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and LOWE gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... two away
* J. WINKER facing J. CURTISS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to LOWE ... he dives ... he knocks it down ... throws quickly
in time ... for the final out
Trent GRISHAM is now playing center ... YASTRZEMSKI is out
* TOP OF THE 7th, MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 7
* M. MACHADO facing E. YARDLEY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one down
And here comes Catch Colts manager ... again ... he's asking YARDLEY for the ball
on his way to the mound is Liam HENDRIKS ... the right-hander
YARDLEY pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... one hit ... one walk ... he fans 3
for HENDRIKS ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander HENDRIKS has worked five innings ... he has a 5.40 ERA
* T. TURNER facing L. HENDRIKS, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The pitch ... hit in the air to center ... GRISHAM takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... two gone
* A. HICKS facing L. HENDRIKS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The pitch is on the way ... grounder to BIGGIO ... he scoops it up ... flips to first
three down!
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 7
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing J. CURTISS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
CURTISS comes home ... GOLDSCHMIDT drives one down the left field line ... into the corner
SOTO plays the carom ... and he kicks the ball away ... GOLDSCHMIDT's heading for third
they're waving him home ... here's SOTO's throw ... not in time! ... and he scores
score that a double
MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 8
* C. BIGGIO facing J. CURTISS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
CURTISS deals ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... LOWE's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... one down
* J. TURNER facing J. CURTISS, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
The delivery ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... HICKS runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... Aaron made that look easy
two gone
* C. CASALI facing J. CURTISS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
CURTISS brings it ... CASALI really thumps this one ... it's curving toward the pole
SOTO looks up ... is it fair or foul? ... home run! ... it's long gone!
Curt does it the short way
MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 9
* A. SLATER facing J. CURTISS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
The pitch ... it's drilled straight at center fielder HICKS ... he's there
whoa! it's over his head ... it must have knuckled on him ... he's after the ball
he's at the wall ... SLATER's around second ... he's chugging toward third
there'll be no play on him ... that ball was really smoked
for Austin SLATER, his 1st hit of the series ... for Austin SLATER, his 1st triple of the series
* F. TATIS facing J. CURTISS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 9-3
The pitch ... it's a high fly to right ... BETTS was giving him room ... he's running back
and brings it in
Taking the mound for the Catch Colts is Jesse HAHN ... so HENDRIKS goes only two thirds of an inning
the game for HENDRIKS ... no runs or hits ... for HAHN ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander HAHN has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 6.75 ERA
* TOP OF THE 8th, MaskedMen 3, Catch Colts 9
* M. CONFORTO facing J. HAHN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
To the plate ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Michael takes his base on the walk
* J. SOTO facing J. HAHN, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-9
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... base hit right field ... toward the gap
that's good for extra bases ... WINKER digging ... he's got it ... CONFORTO rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to TATIS ... they're holding CONFORTO at third
and SOTO's in standing with a double ... that's his 2nd double of the game
for SOTO, his 7th double of the series ... for Juan SOTO, his 13th hit of the series
* S. PEREZ facing J. HAHN, T 8th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-9
Catch Colts playing for the out at first ... the pitch ... high fly ball to left
STEVENSON drifts over toward the line ... he's under it ... and makes the catch
both runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at third
* M. BETTS facing J. HAHN, T 8th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-9
Infield deep ... and the pitch comes in ... there's a little blooper ... down the left field line
it might drop in ... STEVENSON has a long run ... and it drops in! ... one run scores
two runs score ... BETTS's headed for second ... here's STEVENSON's throw
and he slides in safely ... double and two RBI
MaskedMen 5, Catch Colts 9
* B. LOWE facing J. HAHN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-9
HAHN working on BETTS to hold him close ... the pitch ... it's a moonshot ... right field
WINKER over ... he's got lots of room ... waits ... waits ... and brings it in
BETTS's tagging...WINKER sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the throw comes in
* C. BELLINGER facing J. HAHN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-9
BETTS moves another step away from second ... now he comes home with it ... swung on ... base hit
down the line to right ... WINKER gallops for it ... he has it ... BETTS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BETTS 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
BELLINGER holds at first with a single
MaskedMen 6, Catch Colts 9
* M. MACHADO facing J. HAHN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-9
Big hole on the right side ... BELLINGER takes a good lead ... HAHN now ... and he fans him
MACHADO's gone ... side retired
In from the bullpen is Kyle ZIMMER ... CURTISS pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded
4 runs ... 2 earned ... on 4 hits ... 2 homers ... one walk ... for ZIMMER
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander ZIMMER has worked two and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, MaskedMen 6, Catch Colts 9
* A. STEVENSON facing K. ZIMMER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-6
The pitch ... STEVENSON lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... one down
* T. GRISHAM facing K. ZIMMER, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-6
The offering from ZIMMER ... over but low ... and GRISHAM takes first
* J. WINKER facing K. ZIMMER, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-6
The pitch ... just inside ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's PEREZ with the throw ... going to be close ... and he's safe
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the Catch Colts 3rd stolen base in this game
* J. WINKER facing K. ZIMMER, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-6
Speedy GRISHAM edging toward third ... the pitch ... poked to left center ... base hit
that could be trouble ... SOTO and HICKS converge ... and it's through ... GRISHAM scores
and WINKER's in to second standing ... as the throw comes in
MaskedMen 6, Catch Colts 10
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing K. ZIMMER, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 10-6
Pitcher steps off ... now ZIMMER's set again ... the pitch from ZIMMER ... swung on
softly hit liner to center ... here comes HICKS ... he makes the running catch
steals a hit from GOLDSCHMIDT ... WINKER held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the throw comes in
* C. BIGGIO facing K. ZIMMER, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 10-6
He wheels and deals ... BIGGIO lofts a routine fly ball to center ... HICKS has it measured
moves in ... and pulls it down ... three down
MaskedMen manager looking at his scoresheet
Trying to make it happen ... and Trea TURNER is stepping out of the box
manager is sending in a pinch hitter ... who is it? ... oh, it's Willi CASTRO
he'll face the right-hander ... he grabs a bat ... strides toward the box
* TOP OF THE 9th, MaskedMen 6, Catch Colts 10
* W. CASTRO facing J. HAHN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-10
HAHN comes to him ... he waves at it ... strike three ... one away
* A. HICKS facing J. HAHN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-10
HAHN deals ... ball four ... and HAHN issues a free pass
* M. CONFORTO facing J. HAHN, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-10
HICKS two full strides off first ... here comes the pitch ... cut on ... grounded hard to short
scooped by TATIS ... throws quickly ... out at second ... over to GOLDSCHMIDT ... for the deuce
and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : MaskedMen 6, Catch Colts 10