* TOP OF THE 1st, Grace 0, Pelicans 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* K. HRBEK facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SUTCLIFFE into the wind ... HRBEK slaps one to the right side ... GALARRAGA moves for it
and he spears it! ... waves off SUTCLIFFE ... and he steps on first for the out ... one away
* T. TEUFEL facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SUTCLIFFE deals ... TEUFEL skies it to center ... should be an easy play
PUCKETT roams over for it ... and records the putout ... two away
* M. McGWIRE facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... McGWIRE hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center ... right there is PUCKETT
and he gloves it for the putout ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Grace 0, Pelicans 0
* P. BRADLEY facing M. LANGSTON, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here comes the pitch ... base hit center field ... DAVIS's over ... scoops it up
and BRADLEY holds first with a single ... for Phil BRADLEY, his 5th hit of the series
* J. MUMPHREY facing M. LANGSTON, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... half swing ... strike! ... BRADLEY is off to the races
and he caught LANGSTON napping!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... the slide ... tags him ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* J. MUMPHREY facing M. LANGSTON, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
BRADLEY extending his lead ... LANGSTON turns and fakes the throw to second
BRADLEY steps back toward second ... LANGSTON's back on the rubber ... he cranks and fires
it's lined to center field ... DAVIS's chasing it down ... still after it ... he's up with it
BRADLEY's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BRADLEY 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
MUMPHREY holds at first with a single
Grace 0, Pelicans 1
* M. SCHMIDT facing M. LANGSTON, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... SCHMIDT bruises one ... heading for the gap in left center
but EVANS flags it down on the first bounce ... MUMPHREY rounds second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in
a pair of singles for Boca Chita ... for Mike SCHMIDT, his 4th hit of the series
* G. BELL facing M. LANGSTON, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch from LANGSTON
BELL hits in the air to right center field ... DAWSON is over ... he has it
both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* K. PUCKETT facing M. LANGSTON, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
LANGSTON with the pitch ... off speed delivery ... PUCKETT chases it ... he's out of there!
two away!
* A. GALARRAGA facing M. LANGSTON, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... GALARRAGA hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center ... right there is DAVIS
and he gloves it for the putout ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Grace 0, Pelicans 1
* D. EVANS facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one down
* E. DAVIS facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He brings it in ... fastball ... high ... free pass to DAVIS ... and the ump gives him first
* A. DAWSON facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman GALARRAGA perched right in front of the bag ... here comes the pitch ... DAWSON swings
this is a big league fly ball ... center field ... and he takes it in ... two down
DAVIS's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
* J. CARTER facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... now DAVIS is sprinting toward second ... great jump!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
HEATH digs it out and fires ... the slide ... safe! ... that's his 3rd steal of the series
* J. CARTER facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
SUTCLIFFE working on DAVIS to hold him close ... now he comes home with it
it's grounded into the hole ... goes by OQUENDO and into left ... DAVIS's well 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 ... in standing ... CARTER holds at first with a single
Grace 1, Pelicans 1
* B. DIAZ facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
SUTCLIFFE with the pitch ... DIAZ waves at it ... strike! ... and CARTER is stealing ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
HEATH turns it around fast ... safe! ... he got in the back door
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Grace 2nd stolen base in this game
* B. DIAZ facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
CARTER moves another step away from second ... SUTCLIFFE kicks and delivers ... swung on
base hit left field ... BRADLEY's after it ... toward the gap ... CARTER's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CARTER 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
DIAZ holds at first with a single
Grace 2, Pelicans 1
* D. SVEUM facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Firstbaseman GALARRAGA's on the bag ... SUTCLIFFE rocks and fires
hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... fair ball!
but BELL is right there to make a fine running catch ... three down
The Grace will make a pitching change ... right-hander Dale MOHORCIC trots in from the bullpen
and that will turn around OQUENDO ... so LANGSTON is yanked early ... he goes only one inning
he yielded ... one earned run ... on 3 hits ... one strikeout
for MOHORCIC his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Grace 2, Pelicans 1
* J. OQUENDO facing D. MOHORCIC, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
And the pitch ... OQUENDO clubs a high drive ... deep to right ... it could be
DAWSON to the track ... and he takes it at the wall ... OQUENDO just missed it ... one down
* B. DORAN facing D. MOHORCIC, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch from MOHORCIC ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg
SVEUM charges over ... bang-bang play at first ... DORAN is out! ... Dale MOHORCIC shakes it off
he'll be alright ... two away
* M. HEATH facing D. MOHORCIC, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
MOHORCIC into his motion ... delivers ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable
DAVIS moves under it ... and takes it in ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Grace 2, Pelicans 1
* K. HRBEK facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... HEATH near the dugout
and he gloves it for the out ... one down
* T. TEUFEL facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
SUTCLIFFE to the wind ... lined to left center ... giving chase is PUCKETT
he hightails it to the track ... and he snares it on the fly ... two down
* M. McGWIRE facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... HEATH moves under it
he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Grace 2, Pelicans 1
* P. BRADLEY facing D. MOHORCIC, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... way outside ... BRADLEY draws a base on balls
* J. MUMPHREY facing D. MOHORCIC, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Big hole on the right side ... BRADLEY takes a good lead ... the pitch ... swung on
grounded to McGWIRE at third ... only one play ... the long throw to first ... got him
one away ... BRADLEY moves to second on the play
* M. SCHMIDT facing D. MOHORCIC, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
BRADLEY stretching his lead ... pitcher steps off ... now MOHORCIC's set again
MOHORCIC brings it home ... that's hit ... back and deep the other way ... back ... back...
back...... ... oh, man, it's long gone! ... a two-run shot over the right center field wall
SCHMIDT will touch them all ... and he's sure taking his time ... he's greeted at the plate
Grace 2, Pelicans 3
* G. BELL facing D. MOHORCIC, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
MOHORCIC with the offering ... routine grounder to second ... TEUFEL scoops it ... flips to first
two down
* K. PUCKETT facing D. MOHORCIC, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch is on the way ... cut on ... ripped to right center ... DAWSON gallops for it
he cuts it off ... PUCKETT wisely holds first ... for Kirby PUCKETT, his 8th hit of the series
* A. GALARRAGA facing D. MOHORCIC, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
Firstbaseman HRBEK right on the bag ... MOHORCIC comes to the plate
GALARRAGA lifts a lazy pop fly ... McGWIRE drifts back into left ... and brings it down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Grace 2, Pelicans 3
* D. EVANS facing R. SUTCLIFFE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
He brings it home ... EVANS hits a pea ... past the diving GALARRAGA just inside the bag
it rolls up the line ... BELL plays it in the corner ... he plays it in quickly
and EVANS plays it into a double ... for EVANS, his 2nd double of the series
for Dwight EVANS, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Pelicans manager ... he's asking SUTCLIFFE for the ball
on his way to the mound is Doug JONES ... the right-hander ... so SUTCLIFFE is yanked early
he goes only three innings ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 3 hits ... one walk
one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... for JONES
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander JONES has worked two and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
* E. DAVIS facing D. JONES, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... and he fans him ... DAVIS's gone ... one down
* A. DAWSON facing D. JONES, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
JONES brings it home ... swung on and missed ... JONES pulled the string
and DAWSON was way out front ... made him look bad ... two gone
* J. CARTER facing D. JONES, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
Here's a pitch ... and he takes it ... strike! ... and they've got EVANS off second
HEATH throws down ... DORAN's tag ... safe! ... he's back in there
* J. CARTER facing D. JONES, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep ... BELL drifts into the gap
and takes it in ... for the final out
Coming in to relieve MOHORCIC is Todd WORRELL ... MOHORCIC pitched two innings in relief
his line ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk
for WORRELL his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Grace 2, Pelicans 3
* J. OQUENDO facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
WORRELL into the wind ... strike three ... OQUENDO swung right through it ... one down
* B. DORAN facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... DORAN blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... DAVIS plays the carom ... DORAN's going for two ... here's the throw
and DORAN pulls in to second with a long double ... for DORAN, his 1st double of the series
for Bill DORAN, his 3rd hit of the series
* M. HEATH facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
Speedy DORAN edging toward third ... here's a pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... way back
DAVIS jumps...it's ... off the wall ... EVANS grabs the ball ... throws it in ... DORAN scores
and HEATH will make second easily ... back-to-back doubles by the Pelicans
Grace 2, Pelicans 4
* P. BRADLEY facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
WORRELL spins and fakes the pickoff to second ... and HEATH scrambles back to second
now WORRELL's set again ... the pitch ... popped high to the left side ... McGWIRE drifts back
back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... notch two ... and HEATH holds at second
* J. MUMPHREY facing T. WORRELL, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
WORRELL with the pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... SVEUM is over...stabs for it
he stops it ... long throw to first ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, Grace 2, Pelicans 4
* B. DIAZ facing D. JONES, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
Now JONES pitches ... cut on ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... PUCKETT's in
and it skips by him ... he's after it ... and DIAZ is in to second standing
score that a double ... BELL came over quickly to back him up ... 2nd safety for DIAZ
for DIAZ, his 1st double of the series ... for Bo DIAZ, his 5th hit of the series
* D. SVEUM facing D. JONES, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
He lets it go ... a towering fly ball to right ... over BELL's head
bounces at the base of the wall ... DIAZ scores ... SVEUM's heading for third
here comes the throw ... and he's ... SAFE!...under the tag ... triple and an RBI
Grace 3, Pelicans 4
* K. HRBEK facing D. JONES, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 3-4
Infield deep ... SVEUM takes his lead at third ... JONES winds up ... slow bounder up the middle
DORAN charges over ... scoops it
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending SVEUM in ... the throw to the plate ... SVEUM slides into HEATH ... out at home!
oh, those, Pelicans ... they snuff out the tying run
look, I'm only paid to be up here in the booth ... never mind, that's playing hard ball
HRBEK's on at first
* T. TEUFEL facing D. JONES, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
The pitch comes in ... TEUFEL waves at it ... strike! ... and HRBEK is stealing ... good jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from HEATH ... they won't get HRBEK this time!
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... for Amazing, their 3rd stolen base in this game
the tying run is now at second base
* T. TEUFEL facing D. JONES, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
JONES cranks it up ... it's popped foul behind third ... OQUENDO's over ... and he's got it
two down
* M. McGWIRE facing D. JONES, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
JONES brings it ... McGWIRE lifts one ... it's a big league pop-up ... going back is DORAN
waving his arms ... he calls off BELL ... and makes the catch ... that's the third out!
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Grace 3, Pelicans 4
* M. SCHMIDT facing T. WORRELL, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
WORRELL to the wind ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one down
* G. BELL facing T. WORRELL, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... lifted high to left ... EVANS drifts over ... plenty of room
and he makes the catch ... and that's out number two
* K. PUCKETT facing T. WORRELL, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... the heater ... it's in there ... three down
Coming in to relieve JONES is Kent TEKULVE ... the right-hander
JONES pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... he fans 2
for TEKULVE ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander TEKULVE has worked five and two thirds ... he has a 3.18 ERA ... no record yet
* TOP OF THE 6th, Grace 3, Pelicans 4
* D. EVANS facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
Here's the pitch from TEKULVE ... high pop foul ... that should make the stands
chasing it is GALARRAGA ... but it's several rows back
a man in a green hat makes a nice catch ... strike one
* D. EVANS facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... the ball is chopped out over the mound ... OQUENDO gets to it in front of second
rifles it to first ... and just nips EVANS ... and there's one away
* E. DAVIS facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
TEKULVE brings it ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from DORAN ... and DAVIS is out at first ... two away
* A. DAWSON facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The offering to DAWSON ... high fly ball to left ... BRADLEY drifts over toward the line
he's under it ... and makes the catch ... side retired
In from the bullpen is Bobby THIGPEN ... the right-hander ... so WORRELL goes two innings in relief
the game for WORRELL ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... he struck out 3
for THIGPEN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Grace 3, Pelicans 4
* A. GALARRAGA facing B. THIGPEN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
And the pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... DAVIS's chasing it down
but there's nothing he can do ... GALARRAGA cruises in to second
for GALARRAGA, his 4th double of the series ... for Andres GALARRAGA, his 7th hit of the series
Pelicans manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base
GALARRAGA leaves the field ... here comes Gary REDUS ... he has excellent speed
getting some legs out there
* J. OQUENDO facing B. THIGPEN, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-3
REDUS trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... he delivers ... swung on
base hit left field ... EVANS's after it ... toward the gap ... REDUS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving REDUS 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 ... just safe under the tag ... the run scores!
and REDUS just outran the ball ... OQUENDO holds at first with a single
Grace 3, Pelicans 5
* B. DORAN facing B. THIGPEN, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
OQUENDO two full strides off first ... now THIGPEN comes home with it ... swung on
grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first
and there's one away ... OQUENDO moves up
* M. HEATH facing B. THIGPEN, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
OQUENDO at second takes a big lead ... THIGPEN brings it to the plate
it's back to him at the mound ... he takes the high hop ... it handcuffed him
throws quickly to first ... for out number two ... OQUENDO moves to third
* P. BRADLEY facing B. THIGPEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-3
OQUENDO with a head fake at third ... the pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and BRADLEY coaxes a walk ... and there are runners at the corners
* J. MUMPHREY facing B. THIGPEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-3
The runner's going ... ripped to right center ... DAVIS's racing in ... takes it on the bounce
OQUENDO scores easily ... BRADLEY's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to SVEUM ... and they're holding BRADLEY at second
Grace 3, Pelicans 6
* M. SCHMIDT facing B. THIGPEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-3
THIGPEN brings it to the plate ... it's a shot to left center ... base hit ... EVANS is racing over
he cuts it off deep in the gap ... BRADLEY is well around third ... MUMPHREY is rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BRADLEY 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 ... in standing ... and MUMPHREY holds at second
SCHMIDT is on with a single
Grace 3, Pelicans 7
* G. BELL facing B. THIGPEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... BELL hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center ... right there is DAVIS
and he gloves it for the putout ... that's three away
Another defensive change by ... is sending in Fred McGRIFF
he'll be playing first base for Boca Chita ... REDUS is out
* TOP OF THE 7th, Grace 3, Pelicans 7
* J. CARTER facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
TEKULVE comes home ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory
HEATH moves under it ... he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... for the first out
* B. DIAZ facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
And now the pitch ... a healthy cut by DIAZ ... but he sends it straight up
HEATH flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... that play was tougher than it looked
two away!
* D. SVEUM facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
TEKULVE brings it ... hot smash to DORAN ... takes it on one hop ... over to McGRIFF at first
three away!
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Grace 3, Pelicans 7
* K. PUCKETT facing B. THIGPEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
Here's a pitch ... there's a liner toward left ... EVANS is coming in hard ... he can't get it!
it's on its way to the wall! ... PUCKETT's headed for second ... he'll try for third
DAVIS is over ... he has the ball ... too late ... PUCKETT ends up on third with a triple
EVANS tried to make a sliding catch ... but the ball scooted by him
that's PUCKETT's 2nd hit of the game ... for Kirby PUCKETT, his 9th hit of the series
and his 1st triple of the series
* F. McGRIFF facing B. THIGPEN, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-3
Infield drawn in ... the pitch comes in ... swing and a miss ... and McGRIFF is out
he didn't get cheated on that cut ... one away
Pelicans skipper walking down the bench
He's going to give someone an at bat ... for those of you scoring at home
OQUENDO will leave the game for the Pelicans ... Alfredo GRIFFIN will bat in his place
switch-hitter ... he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate
* A. GRIFFIN facing B. THIGPEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-3
They're pulled in around the infield ... he wheels and deals ... GRIFFIN lifts a lazy pop fly
McGWIRE drifts back into left ... and brings it down ... notch two
* B. DORAN facing B. THIGPEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-3
Here comes the pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for THIGPEN ... and PUCKETT is stranded
side retired
Alfredo GRIFFIN ... now playing short for the Pelicans
Coming in to pitch is Scott GARRELTS ... TEKULVE pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded
no runs or hits ... for GARRELTS ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander GARRELTS has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 8th, Grace 3, Pelicans 7
* K. HRBEK facing S. GARRELTS, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
Now the pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box ... DORAN gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips HRBEK by a half step ... one down!
* T. TEUFEL facing S. GARRELTS, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
GARRELTS into his motion ... delivers ... grounder to third ... off his chest
he keeps it in front of him ... the throw to first ... and he's out ... two away
* M. McGWIRE facing S. GARRELTS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
GARRELTS with the offering ... strike three ... he's out of there ... three down
They'll go to Tom HENKE ... the right-hander ... THIGPEN pitched two innings in relief
the line on him ... 3 runs ... on 5 hits ... one walk ... he fans 2 ... for HENKE
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander HENKE has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Grace 3, Pelicans 7
* M. HEATH facing T. HENKE, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
The offering from HENKE ... it's roped hard to right ... DAWSON races to the line
he dives for it ... it looks like a trap ... HEATH's headed for second
no, the ump signals that he caught it ... HEATH's gone! ... and DAWSON pounds his mitt
one down
* P. BRADLEY facing T. HENKE, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
HENKE winds up ... BRADLEY pops a little fly ... back of second ... TEUFEL and SVEUM going out
DAVIS coming in ... coming in ... and DAVIS makes the catch in front of SVEUM ... two away
* J. MUMPHREY facing T. HENKE, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
The delivery from HENKE ... the heater ... it's in there ... side retired
Making another defensive change ... makes a switch at first base
Darrell EVANS comes into the game replacing McGRIFF
* TOP OF THE 9th, Grace 3, Pelicans 7
* D. EVANS facing S. GARRELTS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
GARRELTS with the offering ... way outside ... EVANS draws a base on balls
* E. DAVIS facing S. GARRELTS, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-7
He cranks and fires ... it's a whiff ... one down
* A. DAWSON facing S. GARRELTS, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-7
GARRELTS with the pitch ... slapped toward second ... DORAN takes it on one hop ... flips to GRIFFIN
they get him ... over to first ... safe! ... DAWSON beats the ball to first
but they get the lead runner ... two away
* J. CARTER facing S. GARRELTS, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-7
Here's the pitch from GARRELTS ... CARTER jacks one to deep left ... BRADLEY retreats
his back against the fence ... and puts it away ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : Grace 3, Pelicans 7