* TOP OF THE 1st, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* K. HRBEK facing D. STEWART, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... one away
* M. McGWIRE facing D. STEWART, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... sliced toward second ... and he's got it! ... RANDOLPH grabs the liner
and McGWIRE is gone ... two down
* D. EVANS facing D. STEWART, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch to EVANS ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
MURPHY cuts it off in foul territory ... and EVANS motors in to second with a double
for EVANS, his 4th double of the series ... for Dwight EVANS, his 5th hit of the series
* A. DAWSON facing D. STEWART, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The delivery from STEWART ... high fly ball to left ... JAMES drifts over ... plenty of room
and makes the catch ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* W. RANDOLPH facing D. DRAVECKY, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... RANDOLPH breaks his bat ... the barrel helicopters out toward short
the ball pops over second into shallow right ... it's a base hit
and SVEUM fields what's left of the lumber ... for Willie RANDOLPH, his 17th hit of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing D. DRAVECKY, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
DRAVECKY kicks and delivers ... half swing ... strike! ... and there goes RANDOLPH!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
DIAZ with the quick release ... the slide ... RANDOLPH sneaks in ... DIAZ made it close
RANDOLPH had a great jump ... he stole it on DRAVECKY ... that's his 3rd steal of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing D. DRAVECKY, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
RANDOLPH at second takes a big lead ... DRAVECKY rocks and fires ... off-speed pitch ... misses
GUERRERO draws a walk ... and that sets up the double play
* D. MURPHY facing D. DRAVECKY, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
Here comes the pitch ... swung on ... easy bouncer to HUBBARD ... could be two
he flips to SVEUM at second ... over to first ... yes! ... two for the price of one
RANDOLPH moves to third
* C. JAMES facing D. DRAVECKY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
Looks at third ... the pitch ... and he fans him ... JAMES's gone ... and RANDOLPH is stranded
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* J. CARTER facing D. STEWART, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... healthy cut by CARTER ... he's out on strikes ... one away
* H. JOHNSON facing D. STEWART, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... taken for a strike ... JOHNSON goes down looking
he stood there like the house by the side of the road ... and watched it go by
a pair of strikeouts for STEWART here in the 2nd ... two away
* B. DIAZ facing D. STEWART, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
STEWART brings it home ... a high drive to deepest center ... MOSEBY has it all the way
just a loud out ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* T. WALLACH facing D. DRAVECKY, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DRAVECKY into the wind ... grounder to third ... the throw to first ... and he's out
for the first out
* W. JOYNER facing D. DRAVECKY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here comes the pitch ... hot smash to HUBBARD ... takes it on one hop ... over to HRBEK at first
for the second out
* T. FERNANDEZ facing D. DRAVECKY, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DRAVECKY kicks and deals ... slow roller toward third ... JOHNSON has to rush his peg
and he gets his man ... three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* D. SVEUM facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... lofted high to right ... MURPHY's there ... he's got a bead on it ... and SVEUM's gone
for out number one
* G. HUBBARD facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from STEWART ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from RANDOLPH ... and HUBBARD is out at first ... and that's the second out
* K. HRBEK facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
STEWART to the wind ... HRBEK sends it in the air ... deep right center field ... MOSEBY goes over
MURPHY goes over ... and the ball goes over the fence ... HRBEK with a round tripper
Grace 1, M&Ms 0
* M. McGWIRE facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... in the air to center ... MOSEBY has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Grace 1, M&Ms 0
* L. MOSEBY facing D. DRAVECKY, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The delivery ... chopper back to the mound ... DRAVECKY up with it ... flips to first
for the out
* M. SCIOSCIA facing D. DRAVECKY, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
To the plate ... SCIOSCIA lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... DAWSON races over
but he won't get it ... SCIOSCIA's going for two ... and there will be a play at second
the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for SCIOSCIA
for SCIOSCIA, his 3rd double of the series ... for Mike SCIOSCIA, his 11th hit of the series
* W. RANDOLPH facing D. DRAVECKY, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
Quick move to the plate ... base hit right field ... it drops in front of DAWSON
he has to play the long bounce ... SCIOSCIA rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to HRBEK ... and they're holding SCIOSCIA at third
that's RANDOLPH's 2nd hit of the game ... for Willie RANDOLPH, his 18th hit of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing D. DRAVECKY, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
Grace playing for the double play ... and the pitch comes in ... lined to left center ... base hit
CARTER is over ... SCIOSCIA scores ... tie game! ... CARTER takes it on the long bounce
RANDOLPH is around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to SVEUM ... and they're holding RANDOLPH at second
Grace 1, M&Ms 1
* D. MURPHY facing D. DRAVECKY, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1
Now DRAVECKY pitches ... MURPHY smacks a rocket to right field ... and DAWSON spears it
both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he's headed for third ... no, it's a bluff ... he holds at second ... as the throw comes back in
* C. JAMES facing D. DRAVECKY, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Grace 1, M&Ms 1
* D. EVANS facing D. STEWART, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
STEWART delivers ... lifted high to left ... JAMES drifts over ... plenty of room
and he makes the catch ... one away
* A. DAWSON facing D. STEWART, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... swung on ... DAWSON slaps one to the right side ... JOYNER leaps ... he won't get it
MURPHY races to the line ... DAWSON's trying for two ... here's MURPHY's throw ... DAWSON slides
and sneaks in there with a double ... for DAWSON, his 2nd double of the series
for Andre DAWSON, his 7th hit of the series
* J. CARTER facing D. STEWART, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
STEWART cranks it up ... and CARTER is caught looking ... two down!
* H. JOHNSON facing D. STEWART, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
STEWART brings it ... the heater ... it's in there ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Grace 1, M&Ms 1
* T. WALLACH facing D. DRAVECKY, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Now he comes home with it ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one down
* W. JOYNER facing D. DRAVECKY, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He lets it go ... way outside ... JOYNER draws a base on balls ... that extends the streak
now 14 games in a row on base
* T. FERNANDEZ facing D. DRAVECKY, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... he goes the opposite way ... high fly deep to right ... DAWSON got a good jump
he's at the warning track ... say good-bye to this one...it's gone! ... home run for FERNANDEZ
and two runs score
Grace 1, M&Ms 3
* L. MOSEBY facing D. DRAVECKY, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
DRAVECKY with the offering ... swung on ... it's popped foul behind third
JOHNSON's running for it ... at the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one
* L. MOSEBY facing D. DRAVECKY, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
DRAVECKY fires it in ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by HUBBARD!
throws ... and he makes the play to first ... two down
* M. SCIOSCIA facing D. DRAVECKY, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... hit deep ... it's going ... but it won't make it ... EVANS hauls it in
side retired
* TOP OF THE 5th, Grace 1, M&Ms 3
* B. DIAZ facing D. STEWART, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... it's skied ... FERNANDEZ's backing up ... waves off WALLACH ... and takes it in
one down
* D. SVEUM facing D. STEWART, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... SVEUM lofts a high fly ... down the line to right
MURPHY looks as if he's got it covered ... on the warning track ... now his back's to the wall
the leap ... and he comes down ... empty handed! ... SVEUM eases into his home run trot
that ball just wouldn't die
Grace 2, M&Ms 3
* G. HUBBARD facing D. STEWART, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... high fly ball to deep right center ... MOSEBY's racing to the track ... so's MURPHY
MOSEBY waves him off ... and brings it down ... that was very nearly back-to-back home runs
two away
* K. HRBEK facing D. STEWART, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch comes in ... long fly to center ... Lloyd MOSEBY ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... three down
Is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Dale MOHORCIC in to face RANDOLPH
so DRAVECKY goes four innings ... the line on him ... 3 runs ... on 5 hits ... a homer
2 walks ... he struck out 3 ... he can only lose it ... for MOHORCIC
his 5th appearance in the series ... the right-hander MOHORCIC has worked eight
he has a 4.50 ERA ... his record ... one loss
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Grace 2, M&Ms 3
* W. RANDOLPH facing D. MOHORCIC, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... hard shot to the right side ... HRBEK to his right ... it's by him
base hit for RANDOLPH ... Willie with his 3rd hit in this game
for Willie RANDOLPH, his 19th hit of the series
M&Ms manager looking at his scoresheet
The M&Ms have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for RANDOLPH
it's Tommy HERR and he's trotting out to first base ... he's not blazing but he's quick
MOHORCIC will keep an eye on him
* P. GUERRERO facing D. MOHORCIC, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
Here comes the pitch ... half swing ... strike! ... HERR is trying for the steal ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... the slide ... the tag ... nails him! ... DIAZ got rid of that ball in a hurry
one away
* P. GUERRERO facing D. MOHORCIC, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced past MOHORCIC ... SVEUM's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws GUERRERO out by a step ... two away
* D. MURPHY facing D. MOHORCIC, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
Here's the delivery ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... CARTER coming on
he's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... three down
The skipper has to do something with HERR ... he'll keep Tommy in the game
he goes to second base for the M&Ms
* TOP OF THE 6th, Grace 2, M&Ms 3
* M. McGWIRE facing D. STEWART, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The offering ... McGWIRE lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... MURPHY races over
but he won't get it ... McGWIRE's going for two ... and there will be a play at second
the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for McGWIRE
the tying run is now at second base ... for McGWIRE, his 1st double of the series
for Mark McGWIRE, his 5th hit of the series
* D. EVANS facing D. STEWART, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
The pitch comes in ... swing and a miss ... EVANS goes down on strikes ... one away
* A. DAWSON facing D. STEWART, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... it's a slow roller toward WALLACH ... he charges it ... barehands it
makes the off-balance throw to first ... and he gets him ... and McGWIRE moves to third
And here comes M&Ms manager ... he's asking STEWART for the ball
coming in to relieve STEWART is Larry ANDERSEN ... the right-hander
so STEWART goes five and two thirds ... his line ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 5 hits ... 2 homers
he struck out 6 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 1-run lead ... for ANDERSEN ... his 6th appearance in the series
the right-hander ANDERSEN has worked nine and two thirds ... he has a 0.93 ERA ... his record
one win ... no losses ... he's looking for one out
* J. CARTER facing L. ANDERSEN, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-3
At third McGWIRE takes a short lead ... here he comes ... CARTER stirs a breeze ... down on strikes
and McGWIRE is stranded ... three down! ... CARTER has now struck out 3 times
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Grace 2, M&Ms 3
* C. JAMES facing D. MOHORCIC, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
And now the pitch ... cut on ... ground ball to JOHNSON ... he's up with it
the throw across the diamond ... out at first ... for out number one
* T. WALLACH facing D. MOHORCIC, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He delivers ... WALLACH lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... MOHORCIC fooled him badly
two gone
* W. JOYNER facing D. MOHORCIC, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
MOHORCIC kicks and deals ... it's skied ... SVEUM's backing up ... waves off JOHNSON
and takes it in ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 7th, Grace 2, M&Ms 3
* H. JOHNSON facing L. ANDERSEN, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
He wheels and deals ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one away
JOHNSON has now struck out 3 times
* B. DIAZ facing L. ANDERSEN, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
ANDERSEN with the pitch ... DIAZ piles into this pitch ... that could be trouble
MURPHY races it to the wall ... back ... picked clean! ... two away
* D. SVEUM facing L. ANDERSEN, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... ball four ... and ANDERSEN issues a free pass
and ANDERSEN has walked the tying run
Grace manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... is sending in a runner for SVEUM
it's Garry TEMPLETON and he's trotting out to first base ... TEMPLETON is not a big threat
but he'll get you some runs
HUBBARD will not bat for the Grace ... here comes Chet LEMON ... bats right ... he grabs a bat
heads out
And here comes M&Ms manager ... again ... he's asking ANDERSEN for the ball
is bringing in Rob MURPHY to face LEMON ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so ANDERSEN goes one inning in relief ... he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one walk
he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for MURPHY
his 7th appearance in the series ... the lefty MURPHY has worked ten ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA
his record ... 2 wins ... 2 losses ... he's looking for one out
* C. LEMON facing R. MURPHY, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
He lets one go ... swung on ... strike! ... TEMPLETON breaks for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SCIOSCIA gets rid of it quickly ... the tag ... he hooks the bag and eludes the tag
that's his 3rd steal of the series ... the tying run is now at second base
* C. LEMON facing R. MURPHY, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
Here's the pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and LEMON trots down to first
MURPHY is upset with himself ... his control has deserted him for the moment
that was LEMON's first walk of the series
* K. HRBEK facing R. MURPHY, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch to HRBEK ... cut on ... and it's pulled hard to right
base hit ... they were off with the hit ... TEMPLETON's around third ... he's headed for home
here comes the throw ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... tie game! ... the throw to third
safe! ... and HRBEK holds at first ... single and an RBI
Grace 3, M&Ms 3
* M. McGWIRE facing R. MURPHY, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3
LEMON takes his lead at third ... the delivery from MURPHY ... another wide one ... ball four
and Mark heads down to first ... that will load them up
* D. EVANS facing R. MURPHY, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... lifted high to left
JAMES drifts over toward the line ... back ... and he hauls it in
Garry TEMPLETON ... he is now playing short for Amazing
Makes his move ... Harold REYNOLDS is now playing second base ... LEMON is out
On his way to the mound is Tom HENKE ... MOHORCIC pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him
one hit ... one strikeout ... for HENKE ... his 6th appearance in the series
the right-hander HENKE has worked seven ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... 2 saves ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Grace 3, M&Ms 3
* T. FERNANDEZ facing T. HENKE, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The delivery from HENKE ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... FERNANDEZ draws a walk
M&Ms manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for FERNANDEZ at first base
Ozzie GUILLEN is headed out there now ... he's a threat ... getting some legs out there
* L. MOSEBY facing T. HENKE, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Space on the right ... GUILLEN leading off ... GUILLEN going with the pitch ... the delivery
drilled up the middle ... base hit! ... GUILLEN motors into third standing
and MOSEBY checks in at first ... the go ahead run is now on third
for Lloyd MOSEBY, his 14th hit of the series
* M. SCIOSCIA facing T. HENKE, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3
The Grace are looking for the play at the plate ... here comes the pitch
hit deep to center field ... CARTER is racing back ... it's a tweener ... it one hops the wall
CARTER corrals the ball ... GUILLEN scores ... M&Ms have the lead! ... MOSEBY rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to TEMPLETON ... SCIOSCIA's in standing with a double
and they're holding MOSEBY at third
Grace 3, M&Ms 4
* T. HERR facing T. HENKE, B 7th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-3
They're playing him in ... MOSEBY alert at third ... the pitch ... upstairs
and HERR isn't tempted ... ball number four ... and he takes his base
that was HERR's first walk of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing T. HENKE, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-3
They're pulled in around the infield ... the runners take their lead ... HENKE with the offering
and GUERRERO lines it ... past the diving JOHNSON ... that could roll forever
one runner scores ... two runners score ... here comes the relay
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HERR in
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 easily ... and GUERRERO holds with a double
Grace 3, M&Ms 7
And here comes Grace manager ... again ... he's asking HENKE for the ball
he's calling for Bobby THIGPEN ... the right-hander ... so HENKE pitched to 5 batters
he yielded ... 4 runs ... so far ... on 3 hits ... walked 2 ... he's responsible for the runner
for THIGPEN ... his 5th appearance in the series ... the right-hander THIGPEN has worked eight
he has a 6.75 ERA ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
this will test his effectiveness
* D. MURPHY facing B. THIGPEN, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
THIGPEN brings it home ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... one down
* C. JAMES facing B. THIGPEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
THIGPEN brings it to the plate ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... two gone
JAMES has now struck out 3 times
* T. WALLACH facing B. THIGPEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... swung on ... lined at HRBEK ... and he's got it! ... nice play ... three down
The skipper has to do something with GUILLEN ... he'll keep Ozzie in the game
he is now playing short for Catskills
* TOP OF THE 8th, Grace 3, M&Ms 7
* A. DAWSON facing R. MURPHY, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The pitch ... routine grounder to second ... HERR scoops it ... flips to first ... for the first out
* J. CARTER facing R. MURPHY, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The delivery ... fly ball left field ... it's playable ... JAMES moves under it ... and he's got it
two down
* H. JOHNSON facing R. MURPHY, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
Here he comes ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... SCIOSCIA near the dugout
and he gloves it for the out ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Grace 3, M&Ms 7
* W. JOYNER facing B. THIGPEN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
THIGPEN into the wind ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for JOYNER
for Wally JOYNER, his 20th hit of the series
* O. GUILLEN facing B. THIGPEN, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... grounded hard wide of third ... JOHNSON takes it on the short hop
he'll go to first ... and they get him ... one away ... JOYNER moves to second on the play
* L. MOSEBY facing B. THIGPEN, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
THIGPEN brings it to the plate ... punched to left ... it drops safely ... EVANS collects the ball
JOYNER rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to JOHNSON ... and they're holding JOYNER at third
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. THIGPEN, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 7-3
Infield drawn in ... and MOSEBY takes off ... the delivery ... grounded hard wide of third
base hit ... JOYNER will score ... MOSEBY will make third ... SCIOSCIA rounds first and holds
as the throw comes in to second
Grace 3, M&Ms 8
* T. HERR facing B. THIGPEN, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 8-3
The Grace are looking for the play at the plate ... he wheels and deals
it's blooped toward short ... TEMPLETON's backing up quickly ... and it drops for a hit
CARTER fields it ... MOSEBY scores ... SCIOSCIA's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to TEMPLETON ... and they're holding SCIOSCIA at second
Grace 3, M&Ms 9
* P. GUERRERO facing B. THIGPEN, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 9-3
The runners take their lead ... THIGPEN comes to the plate ... lined hard to left ... base hit
EVANS takes it on the hop ... SCIOSCIA's rounding third ... he's headed for home
here's EVANS's throw ... and he's out ... what a throw!
SCIOSCIA just doesn't have the wheels for that ... what was he thinking about?
HERR's in at third ... GUERRERO ends up at second
* D. MURPHY facing B. THIGPEN, B 8th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 9-3
And the pitch comes in ... MURPHY lays off the pitch ... ball four ... Dale takes his base
* C. JAMES facing B. THIGPEN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 9-3
The runners take their lead ... to the plate ... chopper back to the mound ... THIGPEN up with it
throws to first ... and the side is retired
Taking the mound for the M&Ms is Mitch WILLIAMS ... so MURPHY goes one and a third in relief
his line ... one hit ... 2 walks ... for WILLIAMS ... his 4th appearance in the series
the lefty WILLIAMS has worked four innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Grace 3, M&Ms 9
* B. DIAZ facing M. WILLIAMS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
WILLIAMS now ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... one away
* G. TEMPLETON facing M. WILLIAMS, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The pitch ... TEMPLETON sends it in the air ... deep right center field ... MOSEBY goes over
MURPHY goes over ... and right fielder MURPHY chases it down ... two down
* H. REYNOLDS facing M. WILLIAMS, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
WILLIAMS delivers ... REYNOLDS lofts a routine fly ball to center ... MOSEBY drifts under it
and hauls it in ... and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Grace 3, M&Ms 9