* TOP OF THE 1st, M&Ms 0, Grace 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* P. GUERRERO facing C. HOUGH, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HOUGH winds up ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... DIAZ moves under it
he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... one away
* P. MOLITOR facing C. HOUGH, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to MOLITOR ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... two down
* D. MURPHY facing C. HOUGH, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
* W. JOYNER facing C. HOUGH, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They're holding MURPHY ... but he's well off the bag ... the pitch ... banged to right
and it drops ... DAWSON takes it on the hop ... MURPHY's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... and he puts on the brakes
as the throw comes in ... and JOYNER has a single
for Wally JOYNER, his 18th hit of the series
* I. CALDERON facing C. HOUGH, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... he wheels and deals ... CALDERON rams it down the line
it squirts by the diving HRBEK ... this will roll awhile ... DAWSON is chasing it down
MURPHY rounds third ... he'll score ... JOYNER will score ... CALDERON turns on the afterburners
he's heading for third ... now the relay throw ... safe with a sliding triple
M&Ms 2, Grace 0
* L. MOSEBY facing C. HOUGH, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
CALDERON down the line some at third ... the pitch ... and he walks him
MOSEBY mosies down to first ... and there are runners at the corners
* W. RANDOLPH facing C. HOUGH, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
He deals ... it's a pitchout ... MOSEBY's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
DIAZ guns it down ... and they get him! ... and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, M&Ms 2, Grace 0
* K. HRBEK facing D. ALEXANDER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
ALEXANDER brings it ... fastball ... high drive ... CALDERON's going back ... it's playable
he's under it ... and he pulls it in ... one away
* T. TEUFEL facing D. ALEXANDER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He wheels and deals ... TEUFEL squibs it to the left side ... MOLITOR charges it
picks it up bare-handed and guns it to first ... but TEUFEL beats the throw ... base hit
for Tim TEUFEL, his 5th hit of the series
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... McGWIRE smacks it ... straight down the line in left ... could it go? ... it could
and it does! ... just inside the left field foul pole ... home run for Mark
and two runs score
M&Ms 2, Grace 2
* D. EVANS facing D. ALEXANDER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He cranks and fires ... OOOOF! ... EVANS flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... two down
* E. DAVIS facing D. ALEXANDER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here he comes ... this ball is golfed down the line in left ... it's fair by inches
CALDERON will run it down ... but not before DAVIS motors in to second ... a two-bagger
for DAVIS, his 3rd double of the series ... for Eric DAVIS, his 10th hit of the series
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
DAVIS moves another step away from second ... ALEXANDER now ... swung on ... base hit
down the line to right ... MURPHY gallops for it ... he has it ... DAVIS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving DAVIS 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 ... safe...ahead of the throw
DAWSON holds at first with a single
M&Ms 2, Grace 3
* J. CARTER facing D. ALEXANDER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
He brings it in ... towering fly ball ... back goes CALDERON ... he snags it ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, M&Ms 2, Grace 3
* W. RANDOLPH facing C. HOUGH, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
He wheels and deals ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... EVANS's running back
he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... one away
* T. FERNANDEZ facing C. HOUGH, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The delivery ... a towering fly ball to center ... DAVIS roams over ... plenty of room
and hauls it in ... two gone
* M. SCIOSCIA facing C. HOUGH, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... in on the fists ... SCIOSCIA fights it off ... into shallow right
and he's on at first ... for Mike SCIOSCIA, his 10th hit of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing C. HOUGH, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
HOUGH cranks it up ... GUERRERO swings ... this one will get a lot of air time ... EVANS gives chase
going back ... he one-hands it for the out ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, M&Ms 2, Grace 3
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
ALEXANDER comes to the plate ... DIAZ drills a seed ... outside of third ... and just foul
strike one
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch is on the way ... batted slowly toward first
JOYNER fields it and feeds ALEXANDER coming over ... bad throw! ... DIAZ is safe at first
JOYNER's throw was a little short ... he'll pick up an error on that play
* D. SVEUM facing D. ALEXANDER, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
ALEXANDER comes to the plate ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair?
fair ball! ... but MURPHY is right there to make a fine running catch ... one down
DIAZ hurries back to first ... as the throw comes in
* K. HRBEK facing D. ALEXANDER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... it's back to him at the mound ... ALEXANDER turns and throws to second
in time for the out ... and HRBEK is on on the fielder's choice ... that's the second out
* T. TEUFEL facing D. ALEXANDER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
ALEXANDER comes home ... TEUFEL swings ... strike! ... HRBEK breaks hard for second base
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SCIOSCIA guns it down ... going to be close ... he's out of there ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, M&Ms 2, Grace 3
* P. MOLITOR facing C. HOUGH, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
Now the delivery ... MOLITOR tops it toward second ... TEUFEL races in and short hops it ... throws
scooped up by HRBEK ... but not in time ... MOLITOR beats it out!
for Paul MOLITOR, his 17th hit of the series
* D. MURPHY facing C. HOUGH, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
MOLITOR well off first ... he brings it home ... grounder to TEUFEL ... he fires to SVEUM at second
out! ... over to HRBEK at first ... and he's ... safe at first ... but they get the lead runner
one down
* W. JOYNER facing C. HOUGH, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
MURPHY bluffs going ... Dale MURPHY is on the move ... it's lifted high to shallow left
EVANS running in ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... two away
MURPHY scampers back to first
* I. CALDERON facing C. HOUGH, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
Firstbaseman HRBEK's on the bag ... MURPHY with a substantial lead ... the pitch
lofted to center ... DAVIS's over ... he's under it ... this should do it
and he makes the catch ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, M&Ms 2, Grace 3
* T. TEUFEL facing D. ALEXANDER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... a slow roller toward third ... he'll have to hurry
he scoops it ... he drops it making the transfer ... and they give TEUFEL the hit
that's TEUFEL's 2nd hit of the game ... for Tim TEUFEL, his 6th hit of the series
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... low and away ... and it jumps out of the catcher's mitt ... he's after it
it didn't go far ... and TEUFEL has to hold first ... ball one
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
Firstbaseman JOYNER right on the bag ... the pitch ... the ball is lifted into right center
not deep ... MURPHY drifts into the gap ... and takes it in ... that's out number one
TEUFEL gets back to first ... as the throw comes in
* D. EVANS facing D. ALEXANDER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... lofted to center ... MOSEBY's over ... he's under it ... and he makes the catch
two away ... and TEUFEL gets back safely
* E. DAVIS facing D. ALEXANDER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
ALEXANDER fires it in ... easy bouncer to RANDOLPH ... he's up with it
over to FERNANDEZ covering second ... in time ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 4th, M&Ms 2, Grace 3
* L. MOSEBY facing C. HOUGH, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
HOUGH to the wind ... high fly ball to left ... EVANS drifts over toward the line ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... one down
* W. RANDOLPH facing C. HOUGH, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
Here's the pitch ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and Willie will get down to first
that extends the streak ... now 12 games in a row on base
* T. FERNANDEZ facing C. HOUGH, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
They're holding RANDOLPH ... but he's well off the bag ... they start the runner ... HOUGH deals
this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's back ... DAVIS gets there! ... two down
and RANDOLPH returns to first ... as the throw comes in
* M. SCIOSCIA facing C. HOUGH, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
RANDOLPH two full strides off first ... the pitch ... HOUGH misses ... ball four
SCIOSCIA will go to first ... and RANDOLPH moves into scoring position
* P. GUERRERO facing C. HOUGH, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-3
The runners take their lead ... to the plate ... on the ground to deep short
SVEUM can't get there ... it's through for a base hit ... EVANS running in ... still coming
RANDOLPH is well around third ... SCIOSCIA is rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving RANDOLPH in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw ... tie game
and SCIOSCIA holds at second ... GUERRERO is on with a single
M&Ms 3, Grace 3
And here comes Grace manager ... he's asking HOUGH for the ball
on his way to the mound is Todd WORRELL ... the right-hander ... so HOUGH is yanked early
he goes only three and two thirds ... his line ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 5 hits ... 4 walks
one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners ... he can still lose this game
for WORRELL ... his 5th appearance in the series
the right-hander WORRELL has worked six and a third ... he has a 7.11 ERA ... his record
one win ... no losses ... one save ... he's looking for one out
* P. MOLITOR facing T. WORRELL, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... MOLITOR pops it up behind the plate
DIAZ tosses his mask away ... drifts back ... near the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one
* P. MOLITOR facing T. WORRELL, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... to the plate ... MOLITOR pops it up behind the plate
DIAZ tosses his mask away ... he scrambles ... it's out of play ... strike two
* P. MOLITOR facing T. WORRELL, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... the two-strike pitch ... hit hard toward the gap in right center
base hit ... DAVIS is after it ... still running ... he cuts it off
SCIOSCIA is well around third ... GUERRERO is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SCIOSCIA in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GUERRERO's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and MOLITOR'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 ... safe easily ... and there's a play at second
the throw and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
M&Ms 4, Grace 3
* D. MURPHY facing T. WORRELL, T 4th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-3
The runners take their lead ... he brings it in ... popped up ... TEUFEL drifts over behind HRBEK
and brings it down ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, M&Ms 4, Grace 3
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes! it's in play
the ball rolls all the way to the corner ... DAWSON turns second and looks to third
no, he holds up ... he'll settle for two ... Andre with his 2nd hit in this game
for DAWSON, his 1st double of the series ... for Andre DAWSON, his 6th hit of the series
* J. CARTER facing D. ALEXANDER, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
Pitcher steps off ... ALEXANDER's back on the rubber ... here he comes
an infield roller by CARTER ... FERNANDEZ charges ... the flip to first ... one away!
DAWSON holds
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
Pitcher steps off ... ALEXANDER's back on the rubber ... he cranks and fires ... swung on
hit hard to FERNANDEZ ... he'll go to first ... and that's out number two ... DAWSON holds
* D. SVEUM facing D. ALEXANDER, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
ALEXANDER delivers ... healthy cut by SVEUM ... he's out on strikes ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, M&Ms 4, Grace 3
* W. JOYNER facing T. WORRELL, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
WORRELL brings it home ... swing and a fly ball ... pretty well hit ... right field
may not be caught ... it's history! ... home run for JOYNER
M&Ms 5, Grace 3
* I. CALDERON facing T. WORRELL, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... HRBEK covers it and touches the bag
one away
* L. MOSEBY facing T. WORRELL, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... fastball ... it's a nubber to the left of the mound ... SVEUM charges
picks up the ball barehanded ... and he gets him ... two away
* W. RANDOLPH facing T. WORRELL, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
Now the pitch ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one
* W. RANDOLPH facing T. WORRELL, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... RANDOLPH lunges at it ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, M&Ms 5, Grace 3
* K. HRBEK facing D. ALEXANDER, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
ALEXANDER now ... ALEXANDER fans him ... one down
* T. TEUFEL facing D. ALEXANDER, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
Here's the delivery ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two away
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... and he throws him out
three away
They'll go to Dale MOHORCIC ... WORRELL pitched one and a third in relief ... the line on him
one earned run ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one strikeout ... for MOHORCIC
his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander MOHORCIC has worked six innings
he has a 6.00 ERA ... his record ... one loss
* TOP OF THE 6th, M&Ms 5, Grace 3
* T. FERNANDEZ facing D. MOHORCIC, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch comes in ... driven to the gap in right ... DAWSON can't get there ... it falls in
FERNANDEZ is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from DAVIS ... slap tag!
SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for FERNANDEZ
for FERNANDEZ, his 4th double of the series ... for Tony FERNANDEZ, his 16th hit of the series
* M. SCIOSCIA facing D. MOHORCIC, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
FERNANDEZ extending his lead ... he's on with a lead-off double ... and the pitch comes in
he squares ... bunted to the third base side ... McGWIRE charges ... barehands it
and throws a strike to first ... and it's a sacrifice for SCIOSCIA ... FERNANDEZ moves to third
* P. GUERRERO facing D. MOHORCIC, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-3
The Grace are looking for the play at the plate ... looks at third ... and now the pitch
GUERRERO's called out on strikes ... two down
* P. MOLITOR facing D. MOHORCIC, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-3
FERNANDEZ with a head fake at third ... MOHORCIC into the wind ... in the air to center
no cause for alarm ... DAVIS has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, M&Ms 5, Grace 3
* D. EVANS facing D. ALEXANDER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
To the plate ... a whiff! ... one down
* E. DAVIS facing D. ALEXANDER, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... over but low ... and DAVIS takes first ... and that's the 1st walk issued by ALEXANDER
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
Big hole on the right side ... DAVIS takes a good lead ... the offering from ALEXANDER ... swung on
strike! ... DAVIS is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SCIOSCIA fires it down ... they won't get DAVIS this time! ... that's his 6th steal of the series
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5
DAVIS at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... low ... ball ... there goes DAVIS ... big jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... headfirst slide ... he's out of there ... two gone
and that's the Grace 2nd time caught stealing
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... DAWSON swings ... and its lifted to right ... a routine chance for MURPHY
and that's all for DAWSON ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, M&Ms 5, Grace 3
* D. MURPHY facing D. MOHORCIC, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
He comes home ... MURPHY hits a ground-hugger toward second
TEUFEL picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... one away
* W. JOYNER facing D. MOHORCIC, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch ... and it's pulled hard to right ... down the line ... it's playable
DAWSON got a good jump ... he stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... two down
* I. CALDERON facing D. MOHORCIC, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
MOHORCIC comes to him ... cut on ... a topper out front ... MOHORCIC has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, M&Ms 5, Grace 3
* J. CARTER facing D. ALEXANDER, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
And now the pitch ... CARTER pops it up behind the plate ... SCIOSCIA moves under it
and hauls it in ... one away
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
Here's the pitch from ALEXANDER ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... MURPHY moves under it
backpedals ... and takes it in ... two gone
* D. SVEUM facing D. ALEXANDER, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
Now ALEXANDER pitches ... cued toward third ... MOLITOR has it ... slings it to first
and gets him ... Grace gone!
On his way to the mound is Bobby THIGPEN ... so MOHORCIC goes two innings in relief ... his line
one hit ... one strikeout ... for THIGPEN ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander THIGPEN has worked six innings ... he has a 6.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 8th, M&Ms 5, Grace 3
* L. MOSEBY facing B. THIGPEN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
THIGPEN fires it in ... low ... ball four ... Lloyd hustles down to first
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. THIGPEN, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
Firstbaseman HRBEK perched right in front of the bag ... the pitch ... high bouncer to short
he has to wait ... now he has it ... looks at second ... he'll go to first ... for out number one
MOSEBY moves up
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. THIGPEN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
Speedy MOSEBY edging toward third ... THIGPEN now ... hit like a shot ... TEUFEL waves on it
but it's by him into right ... MOSEBY rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MOSEBY 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 ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the run scores!
FERNANDEZ holds at first with a single
M&Ms 6, Grace 3
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. THIGPEN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-3
The pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... THIGPEN gloves it ... he flips to HRBEK
and it gets by him ... FERNANDEZ goes on to third ... SCIOSCIA has to hold first
that'll be an error on THIGPEN
* P. GUERRERO facing B. THIGPEN, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 6-3
Grace playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... the offering
it's a shot to left center ... EVANS's racing over ... spears it on one hop ... FERNANDEZ scores
SCIOSCIA's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to SVEUM ... and they're holding SCIOSCIA at second
M&Ms 7, Grace 3
* P. MOLITOR facing B. THIGPEN, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 7-3
THIGPEN fires it in ... swung on ... and missed! ... and SCIOSCIA's off the bag ... DIAZ throws down
he dives back in ... OUT!...strong throw by DIAZ ... he's picked off!
* P. MOLITOR facing B. THIGPEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-3
Here's the pitch ... he waves at it ... strike three ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, M&Ms 7, Grace 3
* K. HRBEK facing D. ALEXANDER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
Here he comes ... base hit right field ... MURPHY takes it on one bounce
and HRBEK's on with a single ... for Kent HRBEK, his 13th hit of the series
Grace manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for HRBEK at first base
Vince COLEMAN is headed out there now ... COLEMAN is a thief ... checks ... to move
COLEMAN has 3 stolen bases in the 4 games he's played
* T. TEUFEL facing D. ALEXANDER, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-7
And COLEMAN takes off ... high bouncer to short ... he has to wait ... now he has it
he'll go to first ... and there's one away ... COLEMAN moves up
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-7
COLEMAN moves quietly toward third ... now the delivery ... a towering fly ball to left center
it's back ... way back ... gone! ... home run for McGWIRE ... ALEXANDER kicks the rubber
not happy with that pitch
M&Ms 7, Grace 5
* D. EVANS facing D. ALEXANDER, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
He brings it in ... ALEXANDER loses him ... and he trots down to first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by ALEXANDER
Grace skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... will send in Howard JOHNSON ... to run for EVANS
JOHNSON takes his place at first base ... he's fast ... checks ... to move
And here comes M&Ms manager ... he's asking ALEXANDER for the ball
is bringing in John FRANCO to face DAVIS ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so ALEXANDER gets his innings ... he pitched seven and a third ... the line on him ... 5 runs
so far ... on 8 hits ... 2 homers ... walked 2 ... he struck out 5
he's responsible for the runner ... he will win it if they hold the 2-run lead ... for FRANCO
his 6th appearance in the series ... the lefty FRANCO has worked eight ... he has a 0.00 ERA
4 saves ... he'll be trying to keep JOHNSON on first ... it's his game to save
* E. DAVIS facing J. FRANCO, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
The offering from FRANCO ... he goes the opposite way ... high fly deep to right
MURPHY got a good jump ... he's at the warning track ... and brings it down
and there are now two away ... JOHNSON's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
* A. DAWSON facing J. FRANCO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
JOHNSON two full strides off first ... the pitch comes in ... swung on ... bounced up the middle
FERNANDEZ's racing over ... and he's got it! ... flips to RANDOLPH at second
for the final out
Vince COLEMAN ... he is now playing left field for Amazing
Mark McGWIRE moves from third base to first base
Howard JOHNSON ... he is now playing third for Amazing
* TOP OF THE 9th, M&Ms 7, Grace 5
* D. MURPHY facing B. THIGPEN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
THIGPEN winds up ... MURPHY laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall
and MURPHY pulls in to second base standing up
and that's the 11th base knock for the M&Ms in this game
for MURPHY, his 3rd double of the series ... for Dale MURPHY, his 14th hit of the series
* W. JOYNER facing B. THIGPEN, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-5
Speedy MURPHY edging toward third ... he's on with a lead-off double ... the pitch
high fly ball to center ... DAVIS drifts under it ... moves in ... and makes the catch
MURPHY held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is fired back in
* I. CALDERON facing B. THIGPEN, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-5
MURPHY at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound
THIGPEN knocks it down ... now he has it ... no play at third ... he takes the out at first
MURPHY moves to third
* L. MOSEBY facing B. THIGPEN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-5
MURPHY into a little shuffle at third ... the delivery from THIGPEN ... checked swing ... ball four
and he trots down to first
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. THIGPEN, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 7-5
MOSEBY going with the pitch ... he brings it home ... and it gets by DIAZ! ... MURPHY scores easily
MOSEBY's heading for third ... flying ... he'll make it ... ball one
M&Ms 8, Grace 5
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. THIGPEN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 8-5
Looks at third ... to the plate ... routine grounder to SVEUM ... the throw to first
and he's gone
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, M&Ms 8, Grace 5
* J. CARTER facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-8
FRANCO kicks and deals ... 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 3rd double of the series
for Joe CARTER, his 6th hit of the series
* B. DIAZ facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-8
CARTER edges a bit more off second ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch from FRANCO
base hit right field ... it drops in front of MURPHY ... he has to play the long bounce
CARTER rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to JOYNER ... and they're holding CARTER at third
for Bo DIAZ, his 7th hit of the series
Grace skipper walking down the bench
The Grace have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for DIAZ
it's Willie WILSON and he's trotting out to first base ... WILSON is a thief
getting some legs out there
* D. SVEUM facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 5-8
M&Ms playing for the double play ... CARTER alert at third ... the delivery ... taken for a strike
...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR SECOND? (1-both, 2-second*)
WILSON's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SCIOSCIA guns it down ... RANDOLPH's tag ... and he slides in safely!
that's his 3rd steal of the series ... and that's the Grace 2nd stolen base in this game
* D. SVEUM facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 5-8
Infield deep ... CARTER takes his lead at third ... FRANCO brings it home
SVEUM smashes one down the line ... MOLITOR grabs it near the bag ... juggles it
rifles it to first ... and they get him! ... but the run scores
M&Ms 8, Grace 6
Grace manager looking at his scoresheet
COLEMAN will not bat for the Grace ... here comes Chet LEMON ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat
walks confidently before the crowd
* C. LEMON facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 6-8
M&Ms playing for the out at first ... WILSON at third with his arms out, crouched ... the pitch
drilled to right by LEMON ... it is high ... it is far ... it is... ... caught by MURPHY
WILSON tags
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him home ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... safe at the plate!
LEMON picks up a sac fly and an RBI
M&Ms 8, Grace 7
* T. TEUFEL facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
FRANCO fires it in ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... MOSEBY's racing back
he won't get it ... it's off the wall ... MOSEBY chases it down ... TEUFEL cruises in to second
so here we go, sports fans ... the tying run is now at second base
that's TEUFEL's 3rd hit of the game ... for TEUFEL, his 1st double of the series
for Tim TEUFEL, his 7th hit of the series
Grace manager looking at his scoresheet
The Grace have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at second base ... TEUFEL leaves the field
here comes Harold REYNOLDS ... he's a speedster ... checks ... to move
* M. McGWIRE facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 7-8
REYNOLDS stretches his lead off second ... the pitch from FRANCO ... swung on ... lined at JOYNER
and he's got it! ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : M&Ms 8, Grace 7