* TOP OF THE 1st, M&Ms 0, Grace 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* P. GUERRERO facing J. MORRIS, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... GUERRERO goes down swinging ... one away
* P. MOLITOR facing J. MORRIS, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MORRIS with the offering ... routine fly ball to right ... DAWSON moves under it ... taps the glove
and makes the catch ... and that's out number two
* D. MURPHY facing J. MORRIS, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... MURPHY swings ... it's a high bouncer to third ... McGWIRE gloves it ... sets
long throw to first ... and he gets him ... M&Ms gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, M&Ms 0, Grace 0
* K. HRBEK facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from GOODEN ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one down
* T. TEUFEL facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... there's a fly ball to left ... JAMES drifts back ... still backpeddling
hey, this ball may carry ... at the fence ... JAMES jumps for it ... does he have it? ... no!
a home run for TEUFEL!
M&Ms 0, Grace 1
* M. McGWIRE facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... off the end of the bat ... JOYNER moves for it ... and he spears it!
waves off GOODEN ... and he steps on first for the out ... two gone
* D. EVANS facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He wheels and deals ... swing and a miss ... EVANS goes down on strikes ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, M&Ms 0, Grace 1
* W. JOYNER facing J. MORRIS, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
To the plate ... JOYNER skies it to center ... should be easy ... DAVIS roams over for it
and records the putout ... one away
* C. JAMES facing J. MORRIS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch from MORRIS ... a shot to left field ... EVANS got a great jump ... he's back
reaches up ... and brings it down ... two away
* L. MOSEBY facing J. MORRIS, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... a whiff! ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, M&Ms 0, Grace 1
* E. DAVIS facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
To the plate ... taken for a strike ... DAVIS goes down looking ... one down
* A. DAWSON facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory
SCIOSCIA moves under it ... he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... two down
* J. CARTER facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
GOODEN into the wind ... swung on and missed ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, M&Ms 0, Grace 1
* T. WALLACH facing J. MORRIS, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
And now the pitch ... strike three ... WALLACH swung right through it ... one away
* T. FERNANDEZ facing J. MORRIS, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He wheels and deals ... long fly to center ... Eric DAVIS ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... two down
* M. SCIOSCIA facing J. MORRIS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... slow bounder up the middle ... SVEUM's over ... good bounce ... the throw to first
bounces in the dirt! ... HRBEK scoops it ... too late ... for Catskills
the 1st hit in this game ... for Mike SCIOSCIA, his 7th hit of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing J. MORRIS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Here's a pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... MORRIS gloves it ... he flips to HRBEK at first
for the out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, M&Ms 0, Grace 1
* B. DIAZ facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... FERNANDEZ's over ... stabs for it
and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... for out number one
* D. SVEUM facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The delivery from GOODEN ... swing and a miss ... and SVEUM is out ... two away
for GOODEN, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
* K. HRBEK facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... MOSEBY's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... HRBEK's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
for HRBEK, his 3rd double of the series ... for Kent HRBEK, his 12th hit of the series
* T. TEUFEL facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
Now the delivery ... on the hands ... popped up ... WALLACH's drifting back
FERNANDEZ's racing over ... into foul territory ... he waves off WALLACH ... and makes the catch
Grace gone!
* TOP OF THE 4th, M&Ms 0, Grace 1
* P. MOLITOR facing J. MORRIS, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch comes in ... grounder to TEUFEL ... he scoops it up ... flips to first
and there's one away
* D. MURPHY facing J. MORRIS, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He comes home ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and MURPHY's retired
* W. JOYNER facing J. MORRIS, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by DIAZ...strikeout ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, M&Ms 0, Grace 1
* M. McGWIRE facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering ... and a long one ... into left field ... JAMES looks up ... adios! ... good-bye!
arrividerci!
M&Ms 0, Grace 2
* D. EVANS facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
GOODEN comes home ... smashed hard at JOYNER ... he leaps ... just out of reach
that's good for extra bases ... MURPHY's after it ... he's there ... the throw
he'll hold EVANS to a double ... for EVANS, his 3rd double of the series
for Dwight EVANS, his 4th hit of the series
* E. DAVIS facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... it's a shot ... down the line to right ... into the corner ... EVANS scores
DAVIS's digging ... he's heading for third ... here comes MURPHY's throw ... and he's
SAFE!...ahead of the throw ... stand-up triple
M&Ms 0, Grace 3
* A. DAWSON facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
M&Ms playing for the out at first ... DAVIS at third with his arms out, crouched ... to the plate
lined to right ... coming on is MURPHY ... he's there ... and he pulls it in ... DAVIS tags
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at third ... not risking it even with DAVIS
* J. CARTER facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
The M&Ms are looking for the play at the plate ... looks at third ... here's the delivery
CARTER gets serious wood on this one ... it's got plenty of hang time
CARTER got under it just a hair ... and there to make the catch is MURPHY ... DAVIS tags
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him home ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... in standing
CARTER picks up a sac fly and an RBI
M&Ms 0, Grace 4
* B. DIAZ facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
He lets one go ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... MOSEBY got a late start
he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing ... Grace go down
* TOP OF THE 5th, M&Ms 0, Grace 4
* C. JAMES facing J. MORRIS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
He lets one go ... JAMES turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
one away
* L. MOSEBY facing J. MORRIS, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The offering ... base hit right field ... and MOSEBY's aboard with a single
for Lloyd MOSEBY, his 13th hit of the series
* T. WALLACH facing J. MORRIS, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
Now MORRIS comes home with it ... WALLACH waves at it ... strike! ... and MOSEBY takes off
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
DIAZ gets rid of it quickly ... the play at second ... SAFE!...good jump
that's his 4th steal of the series
* T. WALLACH facing J. MORRIS, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
MORRIS looks back at MOSEBY on second ... he comes home ... and it nails him on the shoulder
the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out ... WALLACH's in pain ... it doesn't look good
but he'll stay in the game ... he walks slowly down to first
* T. FERNANDEZ facing J. MORRIS, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... popped foul behind third ... McGWIRE's over ... he's under it ... and makes the catch
and the runners hold
* M. SCIOSCIA facing J. MORRIS, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-4
Here's the delivery ... SCIOSCIA lashes one to right ... base hit ... MOSEBY's rounding third
they're holding him up ... but he's going anyway ... he ran right through the red light
coming down the line ... here comes DAWSON's throw ... on the bounce ... OUT!...great throw
the coach was waving frantically to hold him up ... he must have seen him
and they finished his story at the front door
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, M&Ms 0, Grace 4
* D. SVEUM facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch from GOODEN ... high fly ball to deep right center ... MOSEBY's racing to the track
so's MURPHY ... MOSEBY waves him off ... and brings it down ... one away
* K. HRBEK facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
GOODEN comes to the plate ... bounced to short ... FERNANDEZ to his right ... he has it
and he throws him out ... for out number two
* T. TEUFEL facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch to TEUFEL ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and TEUFEL trots down to first
and that's the 1st walk issued by GOODEN
Grace manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... is sending in a runner for TEUFEL
it's Harold REYNOLDS and he's trotting out to first base ... REYNOLDS is a thief
GOODEN will keep an eye on him
* M. McGWIRE facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
He lets it go ... McGWIRE squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... WALLACH charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... side retired
Harold REYNOLDS ... now playing second base for the Grace
* TOP OF THE 6th, M&Ms 0, Grace 4
* P. GUERRERO facing J. MORRIS, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
MORRIS comes to the plate ... GUERRERO gets way under this one ... a tall one in the infield
SVEUM and REYNOLDS are both there ... SVEUM takes charge ... and GUERRERO is history ... one away
* P. MOLITOR facing J. MORRIS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
And the pitch comes in ... drilled to right by MOLITOR ... it is high ... it is far ... it is
caught at the wall by DAWSON ... two away
* D. MURPHY facing J. MORRIS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
MORRIS into the wind ... strike three ... MURPHY swung right through it ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, M&Ms 0, Grace 4
* D. EVANS facing D. GOODEN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
GOODEN to the wind ... grounded to the right side ... and MOLITOR gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... notch one
* E. DAVIS facing D. GOODEN, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... there's a little tapper to the right side ... JOYNER hesitated coming in
and GOODEN is just watching from the hill ... DAVIS legs it out ... and he has a little gift
score that a single ... 2nd safety for DAVIS ... for Eric DAVIS, his 9th hit of the series
* A. DAWSON facing D. GOODEN, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
He lets it go ... taken ... and DAVIS takes off for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from SCIOSCIA ... too late ... DAVIS dusts himself off at second
that's his 5th steal of the series
* A. DAWSON facing D. GOODEN, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
Speedy DAVIS edging toward third ... the pitch ... a whiff! ... two down
* J. CARTER facing D. GOODEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
DAVIS extending his lead ... the pitch is on the way ... grounded hard to WALLACH
he takes the high hop ... juggles it ... the long throw to first ... just in time
* TOP OF THE 7th, M&Ms 0, Grace 4
* W. JOYNER facing J. MORRIS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
Here's a pitch ... fastball ... bounced up the middle ... REYNOLDS over ... and it's through
base hit for JOYNER ... for Wally JOYNER, his 16th hit of the series
* C. JAMES facing J. MORRIS, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... JAMES squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... McGWIRE charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... but JAMES beats the throw
that'll be an infield hit for JAMES ... for Chris JAMES, his 11th hit of the series
* L. MOSEBY facing J. MORRIS, T 7th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-4
The runners take their lead ... he lets one go ... upstairs ... and MOSEBY isn't tempted
ball number four ... and he takes his base ... that fills the bases
and that's the 1st walk issued by MORRIS
* T. WALLACH facing J. MORRIS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-4
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... to the plate ... chopper in front of the plate
DIAZ charges out ... but he bobbles it! ... no play anywhere ... the run scores
Bo DIAZ takes the E ... and the bases are still loaded
M&Ms 1, Grace 4
* T. FERNANDEZ facing J. MORRIS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-4
Infield back at double play depth ... here's the pitch ... hit hard toward the gap in right center
DAWSON is after it ... cuts it off on the bounce ... one run scores ... MOSEBY is around third
WALLACH is well around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MOSEBY in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending WALLACH to third also
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
MOSEBY scores ... the throw goes to third
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag
oh, he took a big chance! ... the gamble pays off ... and FERNANDEZ holds at first
M&Ms 3, Grace 4
* M. SCIOSCIA facing J. MORRIS, T 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-4
Grace playing for the double play ... MORRIS comes to the plate ... base hit right field
WALLACH trots home ... tie game ... DAWSON's after it ... now he has it ... he comes up throwing
FERNANDEZ is well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving him to third
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and SCIOSCIA holds with a single ... the go ahead run is now on third
M&Ms 4, Grace 4
* P. GUERRERO facing J. MORRIS, T 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 4-4
The Grace are looking for the play at the plate ... FERNANDEZ takes his lead at third
MORRIS deals ... ground ball to HRBEK ... he goes to second for one ... back to first for two
double play! ... and a run scores
M&Ms 5, Grace 4
* P. MOLITOR facing J. MORRIS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
And the pitch ... half swing ... oh! ... Paul went too far ... out on strikes ... that's three away
The wheels are starting to spin ... coming in to play second base for the M&Ms is Tommy HERR
MOLITOR leaves the game
Is bringing in Rob MURPHY to face DIAZ ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so GOODEN goes six innings ... his line ... 4 runs ... on 6 hits ... 2 homers ... one walk
he fans 6 ... he will win it if they hold the 1-run lead ... for MURPHY
his 6th appearance in the series ... the lefty MURPHY has worked eight and two thirds
he has a 7.27 ERA ... his record ... 2 wins ... one loss
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, M&Ms 5, Grace 4
* B. DIAZ facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
He delivers ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past WALLACH ... FERNANDEZ's there ... spins
the long throw to first ... one away
* D. SVEUM facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
Now MURPHY pitches ... strike three on the outside corner ... MURPHY slipped one by him ... two gone
* K. HRBEK facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... HRBEK draws a walk
and that puts the tying run on at first
Grace manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to his bench ... REYNOLDS will not bat for the Grace ... here comes Howard JOHNSON
switch-hitter ... he shoulders the bat ... heads out
* H. JOHNSON facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
MURPHY rocks and fires ... low and away ... ball one
* H. JOHNSON facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
The pitch comes in ... right back through the box ... past a ducking MURPHY
and on into centerfield for a base hit ... HRBEK's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... they're holding HRBEK at second ... as the throw comes in
and Howard is on with a single ... for Howard JOHNSON, his 1st hit of the series
* M. McGWIRE facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-5
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... low ... ball one
* M. McGWIRE facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-5
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... and McGWIRE connects ... and how
it's far over the wall in left ... MURPHY wishes he had that pitch back
McGWIRE will touch all the bases ... and he's sure taking his time ... he's greeted at home plate
congratulations all around
M&Ms 5, Grace 7
* D. EVANS facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
And the pitch ... bounced to the mound ... MURPHY with a backhand stab ... it's off his glove
MURPHY spins ... falls on the ball ... twists ... fires to first ... and throws it away!
but the ball bounces off the wall at the stands ... right back to JOYNER
and EVANS has to hold at first ... that'll be an error on MURPHY ... tough call
* E. DAVIS facing R. MURPHY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
Quick move to the plate ... DAVIS lunges at it ... three down
Glenn HUBBARD is now playing second base for Amazing ... takes JOHNSON out of the game
* TOP OF THE 8th, M&Ms 5, Grace 7
* D. MURPHY facing J. MORRIS, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The offering from MORRIS ... MURPHY chops it toward HRBEK ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off MORRIS and takes it himself ... one down
* W. JOYNER facing J. MORRIS, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The pitch comes in ... cut on ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... DAVIS's in
and it skips by him ... he's after it ... and JOYNER is in to second standing
score that a double ... DAWSON came over quickly to back him up
2nd hit for JOYNER in the game ... for JOYNER, his 2nd double of the series
for Wally JOYNER, his 17th hit of the series
* C. JAMES facing J. MORRIS, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-7
MORRIS brings it ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... that's two!
* L. MOSEBY facing J. MORRIS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-7
Now the delivery ... checked swing ... he went around ... side retired ... 9 Ks!
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, M&Ms 5, Grace 7
* A. DAWSON facing R. MURPHY, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
Here comes the pitch ... well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... JAMES and MOSEBY converge
JAMES calls him off ... and makes the catch ... one down!
And here comes M&Ms manager ... again ... he's asking MURPHY for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Jim GOTT a right-hander will take over
MURPHY pitched one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... 3 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer
one walk ... he struck out 2 ... for GOTT ... his 5th appearance in the series
the right-hander GOTT has worked five and a third ... he has a 6.75 ERA
* J. CARTER facing J. GOTT, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
GOTT into the wind ... CARTER laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall
and CARTER pulls in to second base standing up ... for CARTER, his 2nd double of the series
for Joe CARTER, his 5th hit of the series
* B. DIAZ facing J. GOTT, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-5
CARTER moves quietly toward third ... pitcher steps off ... GOTT's back on the rubber
GOTT fires it in ... bounced back to the mound ... GOTT knocks it down ... picks it up
looks CARTER back to second ... now he throws to first ... two away ... CARTER holds
* D. SVEUM facing J. GOTT, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-5
Speedy CARTER edging toward third ... GOTT with the offering ... SVEUM goes down swinging
that's three away ... SVEUM has now struck out 3 times
Coming in to play shortstop for the Grace is Garry TEMPLETON ... SVEUM leaves the game
Coming in to pitch is Tom HENKE ... the right-hander ... so MORRIS gets his innings
he pitched eight ... he yielded ... 5 runs ... 2 earned ... on 8 hits ... one walk ... he fans 9
he stands to win it ... for HENKE ... his 5th appearance in the series
the right-hander HENKE has worked six innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... one save ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 9th, M&Ms 5, Grace 7
* T. WALLACH facing T. HENKE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The offering from HENKE ... driven to right ... it's playable ... DAWSON moves under it
and hauls it in ... one away!
* T. FERNANDEZ facing T. HENKE, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
HENKE brings it to the plate ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... two down!
* M. SCIOSCIA facing T. HENKE, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
HENKE winds up ... SCIOSCIA looks at strike three ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : M&Ms 5, Grace 7