* TOP OF THE 1st, Grace 0, Pelicans 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* E. DAVIS facing J. CLANCY, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... and it's chopped down the first base line
GALARRAGA covers it and touches the bag ... one away
* K. HRBEK facing J. CLANCY, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... yanked toward second ... DORAN fields it ... he flips to first ... high throw
but they get him ... two away
* M. McGWIRE facing J. CLANCY, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... grounder to third ... the throw to first ... and he's out
for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Grace 0, Pelicans 0
* P. BRADLEY facing C. HOUGH, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by SVEUM ... thrown on to first
it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... HRBEK digs it out ... one down
* J. MUMPHREY facing C. HOUGH, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HOUGH comes to him ... that's batted to the right side ... HRBEK fields it
and he runs to first ahead of MUMPHREY ... and that's the second out
* M. SCHMIDT facing C. HOUGH, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to SCHMIDT ... it's lofted to shallow center ... DAVIS runs in on it ... still coming
and he makes the catch ... three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Grace 0, Pelicans 0
* D. EVANS facing J. CLANCY, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... GALARRAGA
takes the high hop ... he flips to CLANCY covering ... and they get him
* A. DAWSON facing J. CLANCY, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... DAWSON lofts a routine fly ball to center ... PUCKETT drifts under it
and hauls it in ... two gone
* J. CARTER facing J. CLANCY, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CLANCY winds up ... that's high and deep by CARTER ... PUCKETT is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Grace 0, Pelicans 0
* G. BELL facing C. HOUGH, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HOUGH winds and fires ... it's a moonshot ... right field ... DAWSON over ... he's got lots of room
waits ... waits ... and brings it in ... one down
* K. PUCKETT facing C. HOUGH, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... on the hands ... popped up ... HUBBARD's calling for it ... he's under it
and he makes the catch ... two away
* A. GALARRAGA facing C. HOUGH, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... SVEUM's over ... stabs for it
and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Grace 0, Pelicans 0
* B. DIAZ facing J. CLANCY, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
CLANCY deals ... that's high and deep by DIAZ ... PUCKETT is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
one away
* D. SVEUM facing J. CLANCY, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now CLANCY comes home with it ... ball four ... and CLANCY issues a free pass
that was SVEUM's first walk of the series
Grace manager looking at his scoresheet
Will send in Garry TEMPLETON ... to run for SVEUM ... TEMPLETON takes his place at first base
TEMPLETON is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs
* G. HUBBARD facing J. CLANCY, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... OQUENDO's over ... he's got it
the long throw to first ... two away ... TEMPLETON moves up
* E. DAVIS facing J. CLANCY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... high fly ball ... right field ... BELL trots over ... taps the glove
makes the catch
Garry TEMPLETON ... he goes to shortstop for the Grace
Coming in to pitch is Bobby THIGPEN ... so HOUGH is yanked early ... he goes only two innings
the game for HOUGH ... no runs or hits ... he gets a no-decision ... for THIGPEN
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander THIGPEN has worked two innings
he has a lofty 13.50 ERA ... no record yet ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Grace 0, Pelicans 0
* J. OQUENDO facing B. THIGPEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... lined toward second ... HUBBARD back ... it's out of reach
OQUENDO will hold at first ... and that's the 1st base knock for the Pelicans in this game
for Jose OQUENDO, his 7th hit of the series
* B. DORAN facing B. THIGPEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The runner's going ... THIGPEN brings it ... punched back to THIGPEN ... it's off his glove!
DORAN races down the line ... no play ... OQUENDO holds up at second
for Bill DORAN, his 5th hit of the series
* G. CARTER facing B. THIGPEN, B 3rd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... lined to left ... base hit ... EVANS fields the ball
gets it in quickly ... and the bases are loaded
* P. BRADLEY facing B. THIGPEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
Infielders back ... THIGPEN delivers ... grounded hard to second ... this could be two
HUBBARD fields it ... goes to second for one ... back to first ... oh, double play
but the run scores ... and DORAN moves to third
Grace 0, Pelicans 1
* J. MUMPHREY facing B. THIGPEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
DORAN alert at third ... he cranks and fires ... MUMPHREY lifts a rain bringer
twisting down the line ... DAWSON is after it ... tracks it near the right field line
and he grabs it for the out
* TOP OF THE 4th, Grace 0, Pelicans 1
* K. HRBEK facing J. CLANCY, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
CLANCY winds and fires ... HRBEK slaps it on the ground toward right ... this one has eyes
right between DORAN and GALARRAGA for a base hit
HRBEK couldn't have thrown it in a better spot ... for Amazing ... the 1st hit in this game
for Kent HRBEK, his 9th hit of the series
And here comes Pelicans manager ... he's asking CLANCY for the ball
Doug JONES will take the mound for Boca Chita ... the right-hander ... so CLANCY is yanked early
he goes only three innings ... he yielded ... one hit ... one walk
he's responsible for the runner ... for JONES ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander JONES has worked four and a third ... he has a 2.08 ERA ... his record
one win ... no losses ... one save ... he'll be looking for the double play
* M. McGWIRE facing D. JONES, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Quick move to the plate ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by CARTER...strikeout ... one down
* D. EVANS facing D. JONES, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He cranks and fires ... half swing ... it's popped up ... CARTER's out ... GALARRAGA's in
CARTER calls him off ... and he covers it ... and that's out number two
* A. DAWSON facing D. JONES, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Grace 0, Pelicans 1
* M. SCHMIDT facing B. THIGPEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
THIGPEN winds up ... batted slowly toward first ... HRBEK fields it and feeds THIGPEN coming over
for the putout
* G. BELL facing B. THIGPEN, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
THIGPEN fires it in ... soft grounder to McGWIRE ... he's up with it
the throw across the diamond ... in time ... and that's out number two
* K. PUCKETT facing B. THIGPEN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
And the pitch ... PUCKETT waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Grace 0, Pelicans 1
* J. CARTER facing D. JONES, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to GALARRAGA
and they get him ... notch one
* B. DIAZ facing D. JONES, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
JONES winds up ... grounded to the right side ... and DORAN gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... two away
* G. TEMPLETON facing D. JONES, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... way outside ... TEMPLETON draws a base on balls
* G. HUBBARD facing D. JONES, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He delivers ... half swing ... strike! ... TEMPLETON is running ... good jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CARTER turns it around fast ... going to be close ... the ump signals ... safe!
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... the tying run is now at second base
* G. HUBBARD facing D. JONES, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
The pitch to HUBBARD ... healthy cut by HUBBARD ... he's out on strikes
he's disgusted with himself ... he had his pitch to hit ... but he just didn't make it happen
Grace gone!
Coming in to pitch is Todd WORRELL ... the right-hander ... THIGPEN pitched two innings in relief
his line ... one earned run ... on 3 hits ... one strikeout ... for WORRELL
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander WORRELL has worked two and a third
he has a 3.86 ERA ... one save
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Grace 0, Pelicans 1
* A. GALARRAGA facing T. WORRELL, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... GALARRAGA goes down swinging ... one down
* J. OQUENDO facing T. WORRELL, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... misses the strike zone ... OQUENDO ambles to first
* B. DORAN facing T. WORRELL, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
OQUENDO bluffs going ... he brings it in ... slow chopper toward short ... TEMPLETON charges
bad bounce! ... it handcuffed him ... on to first ... two away ... OQUENDO moves up
* G. CARTER facing T. WORRELL, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
OQUENDO stretches his lead off second ... WORRELL now ... stroked solidly to left field ... base hit
EVANS's racing to the line ... still after it ... he's there ... OQUENDO's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving OQUENDO 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
CARTER holds at first with a single
Grace 0, Pelicans 2
* P. BRADLEY facing T. WORRELL, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Big hole on the right side ... the pitch ... BRADLEY lifts a lazy pop fly
McGWIRE drifts back into left ... and brings it down
In from the bullpen is Kent TEKULVE ... the right-hander ... so JONES goes two innings in relief
he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... he fans 3 ... for TEKULVE
his 5th appearance in the series ... the right-hander TEKULVE has worked seven and two thirds
he has a 2.35 ERA ... no record yet
* TOP OF THE 6th, Grace 0, Pelicans 2
* E. DAVIS facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He lets one go ... base hit center field ... PUCKETT's over ... scoops it up
and DAVIS holds first with a single ... for Eric DAVIS, his 7th hit of the series
* K. HRBEK facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
TEKULVE delivers ... swung on ... strike! ... DAVIS is running
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CARTER with the quick release ... the slide ... tagged...safe!
that's his 4th steal of the series ... and that's the Grace 2nd stolen base in this game
* K. HRBEK facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
DAVIS edges a bit more off second ... now TEKULVE comes home with it ... he swings
but he held up ... no, he went too far ... Kent is down on strikes ... one down
* M. McGWIRE facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
TEKULVE looks back at DAVIS on second ... TEKULVE delivers ... McGWIRE chops it toward GALARRAGA
he backs up and plays the big hop ... he flips to TEKULVE covering ... two away
and DAVIS moves to third
* D. EVANS facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-2
DAVIS at third with his arms out, crouched ... he delivers ... wide by a hair
free ticket to first for EVANS ... and there are runners at the corners
* A. DAWSON facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-2
TEKULVE watching DAVIS at third ... here's the pitch ... fisted to right by DAWSON ... it falls
DAVIS trots home with the run ... BELL's after it ... now he has it ... he comes up throwing
EVANS is well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving him to third
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and DAWSON holds with a single ... the tying run is now at third base
Grace 1, Pelicans 2
* J. CARTER facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-2
Space on the right ... the runner's going ... TEKULVE comes home ... it's popped up
DORAN's calling for it ... he's got it ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Grace 1, Pelicans 2
* J. MUMPHREY facing T. WORRELL, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The offering ... MUMPHREY hits it nine miles ... deep to right field ... fair ball!
and it's long gone! ... home run for MUMPHREY ... he has poked one out down the line
Grace 1, Pelicans 3
* M. SCHMIDT facing T. WORRELL, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
WORRELL comes home ... swung on ... lined toward second ... HUBBARD back ... it's out of reach
SCHMIDT will hold at first ... for Mike SCHMIDT, his 8th hit of the series
* G. BELL facing T. WORRELL, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
WORRELL brings it to the plate ... it's crushed deep to center field ... DAVIS turns and watches
later! ... it's long gone! ... that sounded like a firecracker off the bat ... home run for BELL
and two runs score
Grace 1, Pelicans 5
* K. PUCKETT facing T. WORRELL, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The offering ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... DAVIS coming on ... he's there
he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... one away
* A. GALARRAGA facing T. WORRELL, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
And now the pitch ... popped up ... DIAZ scrambles ... near the stands ... it's playable
and he makes the catch ... for out number two
* J. OQUENDO facing T. WORRELL, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The delivery from WORRELL ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... HUBBARD's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... three away!
The wheels are starting to spin ... for the Pelicans ... now has Alfredo GRIFFIN playing short
OQUENDO is out of the game
* TOP OF THE 7th, Grace 1, Pelicans 5
* B. DIAZ facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch from TEKULVE ... high and inside ... ball one
* B. DIAZ facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
He delivers ... pulled sharply to SCHMIDT ... room service bounce ... the long throw to first
and they get him ... one away
* G. TEMPLETON facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
TEKULVE kicks and deals ... slashed into the hole ... GRIFFIN's ranging ... backhand stab
he's got it ... guns it to first ... TEMPLETON beats it out
for Garry TEMPLETON, his 2nd hit of the series
* G. HUBBARD facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
TEKULVE comes home ... shot on the ground toward short ... GRIFFIN scoops it up
tosses it to DORAN for one ... and DORAN relays it to first to nip HUBBARD ... they turn it
that's the third out!
He's calling for Dale MOHORCIC ... WORRELL pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... 4 runs
on 4 hits ... 2 homers ... one walk ... one strikeout ... for MOHORCIC
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander MOHORCIC has worked two innings
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Grace 1, Pelicans 5
* B. DORAN facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
MOHORCIC winds up ... a line drive off the bat of DORAN ... EVANS runs in on it
and it stays up for him ... he's got it ... DORAN is around first ... he thought it would drop in
one away
* G. CARTER facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
MOHORCIC now ... yanked toward short ... TEMPLETON dives ... and it's through ... single for CARTER
3rd hit for CARTER in the game ... for Gary CARTER, his 5th hit of the series
* P. BRADLEY facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1
The pitch ... hit toward EVANS in deep left ... he's chasing it down ... he's at the warning track
and he watches it sail over the wall ... home run for BRADLEY ... and two runs score
Grace 1, Pelicans 7
* J. MUMPHREY facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1
The offering from MOHORCIC ... 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 Jerry MUMPHREY ... that's MUMPHREY's 2nd hit of the game
for MUMPHREY, his 4th double of the series ... for Jerry MUMPHREY, his 14th hit of the series
* M. SCHMIDT facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-1
The pitch ... SCHMIDT sends this ball air mail to left ... EVANS lopes after it
should be routine ... and he makes the catch ... MUMPHREY's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* G. BELL facing D. MOHORCIC, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-1
The pitch ... an infield roller by BELL ... TEMPLETON charges ... the flip to first
and that's out number three
In from the bullpen is Lee SMITH ... the right-hander ... so TEKULVE goes two innings in relief
the game for TEKULVE ... one earned run ... on 3 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
for SMITH ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander SMITH has worked four and a third ... he has a 4.15 ERA
* TOP OF THE 8th, Grace 1, Pelicans 7
* E. DAVIS facing L. SMITH, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7
The pitch ... DAVIS hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center ... right there is PUCKETT
and he gloves it for the putout ... one away
* K. HRBEK facing L. SMITH, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7
The pitch from SMITH ... HRBEK bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but BRADLEY flags it down on the first bounce ... and HRBEK decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... 2nd safety for HRBEK
for Kent HRBEK, his 10th hit of the series
* M. McGWIRE facing L. SMITH, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-7
SMITH fires it in ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two gone
* D. EVANS facing L. SMITH, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-7
The pitch ... EVANS pops it up behind the plate ... CARTER moves under it ... and he's got it
and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Grace 1, Pelicans 7
* K. PUCKETT facing D. MOHORCIC, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1
The pitch ... he pops it up ... HRBEK's backing up ... HUBBARD's over ... waves off HRBEK
and that's out number one
* A. GALARRAGA facing D. MOHORCIC, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1
The pitch to GALARRAGA ... and GALARRAGA is caught looking ... two gone
* A. GRIFFIN facing D. MOHORCIC, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1
The pitch from MOHORCIC ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate ... MOHORCIC is in
picks it up ... spins...fires to first ... in time
* TOP OF THE 9th, Grace 1, Pelicans 7
* A. DAWSON facing L. SMITH, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7
He lets it go ... routine fly ball to right ... BELL's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove
and makes the catch ... one away
* J. CARTER facing L. SMITH, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-7
The pitch ... swung on ... a slow roller toward third ... he'll have to hurry ... he scoops it
he drops it making the transfer ... and they give CARTER the hit
for Joe CARTER, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. DIAZ facing L. SMITH, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-7
CARTER bluffs going ... CARTER going with the pitch ... line drive to third ... caught!
over to first ... double play!
FINAL SCORE : Grace 1, Pelicans 7