* TOP OF THE 1st, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* K. HRBEK facing D. ALEXANDER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... ALEXANDER fans him ... one away
* E. DAVIS facing D. ALEXANDER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... DAVIS pounds it on the ground to short ... FERNANDEZ is there ... the throw over
and in time ... for the second out
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... OOOOF! ... McGWIRE flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* P. GUERRERO facing C. HOUGH, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap ... DAVIS runs in on it
SVEUM's backing up ... it drops in ... and GUERRERO's on at first with a base hit
for Pedro GUERRERO, his 25th hit of the series
* P. MOLITOR facing C. HOUGH, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And GUERRERO takes off ... he brings it home ... lined back to the mound ... and it's off his leg
MOLITOR races down the line ... no play ... GUERRERO holds up at second
score that a shin-burner single ... for Paul MOLITOR, his 23rd hit of the series
* D. MURPHY facing C. HOUGH, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... HOUGH delivers ... routine fly ball to right
DAWSON moves under it ... and brings it down ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* W. JOYNER facing C. HOUGH, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The offering ... JOYNER pops it up behind the plate ... DIAZ tosses his mask away ... drifts back
near the stands ... and he makes the catch
* I. CALDERON facing C. HOUGH, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... popped foul behind third ... McGWIRE's over ... he's under it ... and makes the catch
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* D. EVANS facing D. ALEXANDER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ALEXANDER deals ... fastball ... high ... free pass to EVANS ... and Dwight takes first
that extends the streak ... now 8 games in a row on base
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... slapped toward second ... RANDOLPH takes it on one hop
flips to FERNANDEZ ... they get him ... over to first ... safe!
DAWSON beats the ball to first ... but they get the lead runner ... one away
* J. CARTER facing D. ALEXANDER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... rapped back to the mound ... ALEXANDER knocks it down ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out at first ... DAWSON moves to second on the play ... that's the second out
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ALEXANDER fires it in ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* L. MOSEBY facing C. HOUGH, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... he's out for excessive window shopping
one away
* W. RANDOLPH facing C. HOUGH, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HOUGH comes to the plate ... and it's chopped down the first base line
HRBEK covers it and touches the bag ... two away
* T. FERNANDEZ facing C. HOUGH, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... slow bounder up the middle ... SVEUM's over ... good bounce ... the throw to first
bounces in the dirt! ... HRBEK scoops it ... too late
for Tony FERNANDEZ, his 21st hit of the series
* M. SCIOSCIA facing C. HOUGH, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He comes home ... chopper back to the mound ... and HOUGH bobbles it ... no throw
both runners are safe ... SCIOSCIA reaches on the error ... that'll be an error on HOUGH
* P. GUERRERO facing C. HOUGH, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the offering to GUERRERO ... popped high to the left side
McGWIRE moves toward the line ... he camps under it ... this should do it
and he brings it down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* D. SVEUM facing D. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... base hit right field ... and SVEUM's aboard with a single
and that's the 1st base knock for the Grace in this game
for Dale SVEUM, his 5th hit of the series
Grace skipper walking down the bench
And will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... SVEUM leaves the field
here comes Garry TEMPLETON ... TEMPLETON is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs
* G. HUBBARD facing D. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
There goes TEMPLETON ... swing and a miss ... SCIOSCIA guns it down ... and he's
safe on a nice fadeaway slide ... that's his 5th steal of the series
* G. HUBBARD facing D. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
Now ALEXANDER pitches ... popped a mile high ... RANDOLPH's backing up ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... one down
* K. HRBEK facing D. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... ground ball to second ... RANDOLPH to his left ... he fields it
no play at third ... and he flips to first ... in time ... two away! ... TEMPLETON moves up
* E. DAVIS facing D. ALEXANDER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
TEMPLETON takes his lead at third ... the pitch comes in ... right in there
he's called out on strikes ... and TEMPLETON is stranded ... that's three away
Garry TEMPLETON ... he'll be playing shortstop for Amazing
Coming in to relieve HOUGH is Todd WORRELL ... the right-hander ... so HOUGH is yanked early
he goes only two innings ... he yielded ... 3 hits ... one strikeout ... he gets a no-decision
for WORRELL ... his 7th appearance in the series
the right-hander WORRELL has worked nine and a third ... he has a 5.79 ERA ... his record
one win ... no losses ... one save ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Grace 0, M&Ms 0
* P. MOLITOR facing T. WORRELL, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from WORRELL ... a blast to center ... DAVIS runs straight back ... turns ... he'll look
but he won't touch it ... it's long gone! ... home run for MOLITOR
Grace 0, M&Ms 1
* D. MURPHY facing T. WORRELL, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* W. JOYNER facing T. WORRELL, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
MURPHY is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from DIAZ ... going to be close ... SAFE!...the hand got in
that's his 1st steal of the series
* W. JOYNER facing T. WORRELL, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
MURPHY now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... lined toward short ... just out of reach
EVANS's chasing it ... rounding third MURPHY
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to McGWIRE ... and they're holding MURPHY at third
* I. CALDERON facing T. WORRELL, B 3rd, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infield drawn in ... MURPHY with a good lead off third ... WORRELL with the pitch
he inside-outs it to right ... over near the line ... DAWSON charges over
and he one-hands it for the out ... and he gets rid of it quickly ... MURPHY's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving MURPHY in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
JOYNER's taking second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
MURPHY will score ... the throw's cut off by HRBEK ... the play at second ... and he's
tagged out...not even close
Grace 0, M&Ms 2
* L. MOSEBY facing T. WORRELL, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for WORRELL ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Grace 0, M&Ms 2
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... McGWIRE really thumps this one ... it's curving toward the pole ... CALDERON looks up
is it fair or foul? ... foul ball ... strike one
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
And the pitch ... McGWIRE nubs it in front of home ... SCIOSCIA pounces on it ... drops it
picks it up again ... and makes the throw to first ... in time ... for the first out
* D. EVANS facing D. ALEXANDER, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
ALEXANDER brings it home ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... two down
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Now the delivery ... low ... ball four ... Andre hustles down to first ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* J. CARTER facing D. ALEXANDER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
And now the pitch ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by FERNANDEZ ... thrown on to first
safe! ... he's safe ... high throw drew JOYNER off the bag
that should be an error on FERNANDEZ
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... strike called ... ...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR THIRD ONLY?
(1-both, 2-third only*)
DAWSON breaks for third
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SCIOSCIA guns it down ... and DAWSON's ... out! ... lovely sweeping tag
and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Grace 0, M&Ms 2
* W. RANDOLPH facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... RANDOLPH pounds it on the ground to short ... TEMPLETON is there ... the throw over
and in time ... one away
* T. FERNANDEZ facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
WORRELL into his motion ... delivers ... yanked toward second ... HUBBARD fields it
he flips to first ... high throw ... his foot was off the bag ... and FERNANDEZ's safe at first
HUBBARD picks up an error ... and that's the 2nd error for the Grace
* M. SCIOSCIA facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Now the delivery ... chopper back to the mound ... WORRELL gloves it ... he flips to HRBEK at first
for the out ... FERNANDEZ moves to second on the play ... that's the second out
* P. GUERRERO facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Speedy FERNANDEZ edging toward third ... he lets it go ... GUERRERO dribbles it toward third
McGWIRE will have to hurry ... the snap throw to first ... in time to retire GUERRERO
* TOP OF THE 5th, Grace 0, M&Ms 2
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... DIAZ pounds it on the ground to short ... FERNANDEZ is there ... the throw over
and in time ... one down
* G. TEMPLETON facing D. ALEXANDER, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
ALEXANDER into the wind ... TEMPLETON bats it on the ground to the right of second
RANDOLPH dives for it ... but it scoots by him ... base hit
and TEMPLETON's aboard with a single ... for Garry TEMPLETON, his 3rd hit of the series
* G. HUBBARD facing D. ALEXANDER, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... HUBBARD swings ... this one will get a lot of air time ... CALDERON gives chase
going back ... he one-hands it for the out ... two gone ... and TEMPLETON returns to first
* K. HRBEK facing D. ALEXANDER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
And the pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... FERNANDEZ has it
throws quickly to RANDOLPH covering ... and the side is retired
Taking the mound for the Grace is Tom HENKE ... the right-hander
WORRELL pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer
one walk ... one strikeout ... for HENKE ... his 8th appearance in the series
the right-hander HENKE has worked nine full innings ... he has a 5.00 ERA ... his record
one win ... one loss ... 3 saves
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Grace 0, M&Ms 2
* P. MOLITOR facing T. HENKE, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... high fly ... left center ... DAVIS on his horse ... but he won't get there
it's going to one-hop the wall ... and MOLITOR pulls in to second
Paul with his 3rd hit in this game ... for MOLITOR, his 8th double of the series
for Paul MOLITOR, his 25th hit of the series
* D. MURPHY facing T. HENKE, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
MOLITOR moves another step away from second ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch ... pasted
TEMPLETON leaps for it ... over his head and on into left ... MOLITOR's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to McGWIRE ... and they're holding MOLITOR at third
* W. JOYNER facing T. HENKE, B 5th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infielders in ... MOLITOR at third with his arms out, crouched ... the pitch
high fly ball to right center ... DAVIS's chasing it down ... so's DAWSON ... DAVIS waves him off
and brings it down ... MOLITOR's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving MOLITOR in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe easily ... JOYNER picks up a sac fly and an RBI
MURPHY retreats and holds first
Grace 0, M&Ms 3
* I. CALDERON facing T. HENKE, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
The pitch from HENKE ... CALDERON lines one deep to right ... DAWSON racing back ... he has it!
two gone ... MURPHY's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
* L. MOSEBY facing T. HENKE, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
Quick move to the plate ... swung on ... big K ... and MOSEBY's retired ... that's three away
MOSEBY has now struck out 3 times
* TOP OF THE 6th, Grace 0, M&Ms 3
* E. DAVIS facing D. ALEXANDER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Now ALEXANDER pitches ... swung on ... blooper down the right field line ... MURPHY racing in
he makes the running catch ... one down
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
ALEXANDER winds up ... swung on and missed ... two down
* D. EVANS facing D. ALEXANDER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The delivery from ALEXANDER ... a healthy cut by EVANS ... but he sends it straight up
SCIOSCIA flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Grace 0, M&Ms 3
* W. RANDOLPH facing T. HENKE, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Now HENKE comes home with it ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right
DAVIS's racing over ... so's DAWSON ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Willie RANDOLPH ... for RANDOLPH, his 4th double of the series
for Willie RANDOLPH, his 21st hit of the series
* T. FERNANDEZ facing T. HENKE, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
HENKE looks back at RANDOLPH on second ... he's on with a lead-off double ... the pitch ... swung on
base hit ... down the line to right ... DAWSON gallops for it ... he has it
RANDOLPH rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to HRBEK ... and they're holding RANDOLPH at third
that's FERNANDEZ's 2nd hit of the game ... for Tony FERNANDEZ, his 22nd hit of the series
M&Ms manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... will send in Ozzie GUILLEN ... to run for FERNANDEZ
GUILLEN takes his place at first base ... he's fast ... checks ... to move
* M. SCIOSCIA facing T. HENKE, B 6th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
Infield drawn in ... RANDOLPH into a little shuffle at third ... now HENKE comes home with it
lined to left center ... base hit ... DAVIS is over ... RANDOLPH scores
DAVIS takes it on the long bounce ... GUILLEN is around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to TEMPLETON ... and they're holding GUILLEN at second
Grace 0, M&Ms 4
* P. GUERRERO facing T. HENKE, B 6th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and GUERRERO will get down to first
that fills the bases
* P. MOLITOR facing T. HENKE, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-0
Infield deep ... the pitch from HENKE ... MOLITOR piles into this pitch ... this could be trouble
DAWSON races it to the wall ... picked clean! ... the runners are tagging
DAWSON turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GUILLEN coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending SCIOSCIA to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-no throw)
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 ... and SCIOSCIA moves to third
GUERRERO holds at first
Grace 0, M&Ms 5
* D. MURPHY facing T. HENKE, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-0
The Grace are looking for the play at the plate ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
wild pitch! ... and it goes back to the screen ... SCIOSCIA will score
GUERRERO races around second ... but he puts on the brakes ... ball one
Grace 0, M&Ms 6
* D. MURPHY facing T. HENKE, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-0
The pitch ... bounced back to the mound ... HENKE knocks it down ... picks it up
looks GUERRERO back to second ... now he throws to first ... two away ... GUERRERO holds
* W. JOYNER facing T. HENKE, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-0
The pitch ... it misses ... ball four ... and JOYNER will get the base ... setting up the force
* I. CALDERON facing T. HENKE, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-0
The runners take their lead ... HENKE comes to him ... HENKE loses him
and he trots down to first ... that fills the bases
* L. MOSEBY facing T. HENKE, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 6-0
HENKE into his motion ... delivers ... and MOSEBY detonates this one
a rocket down the line just inside the bag ... HRBEK just waves at it ... GUERRERO scores easily
DAWSON scrambles in the corner to get the ball back in ... JOYNER scores
CALDERON's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CALDERON 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 ... in standing ... and MOSEBY holds with a double
Grace 0, M&Ms 9
* W. RANDOLPH facing T. HENKE, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-0
MOSEBY stretches his lead off second ... here he comes ... RANDOLPH lifts a rain-bringer
twisting down the line ... not too deep ... DAWSON is after it
tracks it near the right field stripe ... and he grabs it for the out
Ozzie GUILLEN stays in ... he goes to shortstop for the M&Ms
* TOP OF THE 7th, Grace 0, M&Ms 9
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-9
ALEXANDER delivers ... grounded hard to short ... GUILLEN fields it ... over to JOYNER at first
in plenty of time ... and there's one away
* J. CARTER facing D. ALEXANDER, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-9
Now he comes home with it ... cut on ... whacked to center field ... base hit ... MOSEBY's there
throws it in ... and CARTER's aboard with a single ... for Joe CARTER, his 9th hit of the series
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-9
ALEXANDER kicks and deals ... swung on ... strike! ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's SCIOSCIA with the throw ... and this race goes to CARTER!
that's his 4th steal of the series ... and that's the Grace 2nd stolen base in this game
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-9
CARTER stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... ground ball to MOLITOR ... he gloves it
he'll go to first ... and gets him by a stride ... and CARTER moves to third
* G. TEMPLETON facing D. ALEXANDER, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-9
He delivers ... swing and a miss ... and TEMPLETON is out ... he didn't get cheated on that cut
and CARTER is stranded ... three down
Taking the mound for the Grace is Dale MOHORCIC ... so HENKE goes two innings in relief ... his line
7 runs ... on 6 hits ... walked 3 ... one strikeout ... for MOHORCIC
his 6th appearance in the series ... the right-hander MOHORCIC has worked ten
he has a 3.60 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Grace 0, M&Ms 9
* O. GUILLEN facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-0
The pitch is on the way ... that's high and deep by GUILLEN ... DAVIS is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... one down
* M. SCIOSCIA facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-0
Now the delivery ... SCIOSCIA hits it nine miles ... deep to right field ... fair ball!
and it's long gone! ... home run for SCIOSCIA ... he has poked one out down the line
Grace 0, M&Ms 10
* P. GUERRERO facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-0
The pitch ... grounder to third ... the throw to first ... and he's out ... two away
* P. MOLITOR facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-0
The pitch ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one
* P. MOLITOR facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-0
MOHORCIC with the offering ... MOLITOR hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center
right there is DAVIS ... and he gloves it for the putout ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 8th, Grace 0, M&Ms 10
* G. HUBBARD facing D. ALEXANDER, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-10
ALEXANDER brings it ... fastball ... high ... free pass to HUBBARD ... and the ump gives him first
that was HUBBARD's first walk of the series
* K. HRBEK facing D. ALEXANDER, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-10
Firstbaseman JOYNER's on the bag ... to the plate ... soft blooper to right ... toward the gap
and MURPHY ... cuts it off on the bounce ... HUBBARD's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he'll hold at second ... as the throw comes in ... and HRBEK has a single
for Kent HRBEK, his 17th hit of the series
* E. DAVIS facing D. ALEXANDER, T 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-10
Here he comes ... DAVIS puts a charge into this one ... a big fly to deep left
CALDERON will run out of room ... that's a Baltimore special ... a three-run homer
Grace 3, M&Ms 10
* M. McGWIRE facing D. ALEXANDER, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
The pitch ... soft grounder to MOLITOR ... he's up with it ... the throw across the diamond
in time ... and that's out number one
* D. EVANS facing D. ALEXANDER, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
ALEXANDER into the wind ... swung on ... lined to short ... and he spears it! ... EVANS's gone
two away
* A. DAWSON facing D. ALEXANDER, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
He brings it home ... soft grounder to MOLITOR ... he's up with it ... the throw across the diamond
in time ... and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Grace 3, M&Ms 10
* D. MURPHY facing D. MOHORCIC, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-3
And the pitch comes in ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... EVANS drifts over
he's under it ... lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... one down
* W. JOYNER facing D. MOHORCIC, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-3
Now the delivery ... fisted to right by JOYNER ... DAWSON will have to hustle
and it falls in front of him ... he's forced to play it on the hop
he had no chance on that one ... and JOYNER has himself a single ... 2nd safety for JOYNER
for Wally JOYNER, his 23rd hit of the series
* I. CALDERON facing D. MOHORCIC, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 10-3
The pitch comes in ... half swing ... yes! ... CALDERON went too far ... out on strikes ... two gone
* L. MOSEBY facing D. MOHORCIC, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 10-3
He wheels and deals ... swung on ... it's in the air to right ... DAWSON camps in his tracks
and brings it down ... and the side is retired
* TOP OF THE 9th, Grace 3, M&Ms 10
* J. CARTER facing D. ALEXANDER, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
ALEXANDER comes home ... well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... CALDERON and MOSEBY converge
CALDERON calls him off ... and makes the catch ... and there's one away
* B. DIAZ facing D. ALEXANDER, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
ALEXANDER delivers ... DIAZ lofts a routine fly ball to center ... MOSEBY drifts under it
and hauls it in ... two gone
* G. TEMPLETON facing D. ALEXANDER, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
He comes home ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Garry takes his base on the walk
* G. HUBBARD facing D. ALEXANDER, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-10
ALEXANDER kicks and delivers ... high ... and TEMPLETON's off the bag ... SCIOSCIA pumps
but holds the ball ... ball one
* G. HUBBARD facing D. ALEXANDER, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-10
ALEXANDER comes to him ... hit hard to GUILLEN ... he takes the high hop ... throws quickly to first
and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Grace 3, M&Ms 10