* TOP OF THE 1st, Auggies 0, M&Ms 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* V. HAYES facing D. STEWART, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... fisted to right by HAYES ... MURPHY will have to hustle ... he's there
and hauls it in ... he made that look easy ... one down
* T. RAINES facing D. STEWART, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
STEWART brings it to the plate ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by SCIOSCIA...strikeout
two gone
* D. JAMES facing D. STEWART, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
STEWART comes to him ... grounded to the right side ... and RANDOLPH gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Auggies 0, M&Ms 0
* P. GUERRERO facing B. WELCH, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one down
* P. MOLITOR facing B. WELCH, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... fastball ... it's a nubber to the left of the mound ... GAGNE charges
picks up the ball barehanded ... and he gets him ... two away
* D. MURPHY facing B. WELCH, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... slowly rolled toward GAGNE ... GAGNE covers it...plenty of time ... fires
for the final out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Auggies 0, M&Ms 0
* J. CLARK facing D. STEWART, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and CLARK coaxes a walk
that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
* R. READY facing D. STEWART, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... grounded to first ... JOYNER fires to FERNANDEZ for one ... and back to first
to complete the double play
* G. BRETT facing D. STEWART, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from STEWART ... a towering fly ball to center ... this should do it ... MOSEBY roams over
plenty of room ... and hauls it in ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Auggies 0, M&Ms 0
* W. JOYNER facing B. WELCH, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
READY and SURHOFF converge near the line ... SURHOFF is calling off READY
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... one down
* C. JAMES facing B. WELCH, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... JAMES goes down swinging ... two away
* L. MOSEBY facing B. WELCH, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from WELCH ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
it does! ... HAYES has a long run ... MOSEBY might think three ... no
he wisely holds up at second ... HAYES got the ball back in quickly
for MOSEBY, his 2nd double of the series ... for Lloyd MOSEBY, his 7th hit of the series
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. WELCH, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
WELCH working on MOSEBY to hold him close ... the pitch ... looped to right ... toward the gap
HAYES's after it ... cuts it off on the bounce ... MOSEBY's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MOSEBY in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
RANDOLPH holds at first with a single
Auggies 0, M&Ms 1
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. WELCH, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
He lets it go ... half swing by FERNANDEZ ... the pitch was low ... did he hold up? ... no
FERNANDEZ will grab some pine ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Auggies 0, M&Ms 1
* B. SURHOFF facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He lets one go ... cut on ... and missed ... SURHOFF goes down swinging ... one away
* L. WHITAKER facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch from STEWART ... upstairs ... and WHITAKER isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... that extends the streak ... now 7 games in a row on base
* G. GAGNE facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman JOYNER perched right in front of the bag ... WHITAKER's off and running
STEWART comes home ... it's pushed to right ... MURPHY's there ... reaches up ... and hauls it in
for the second out ... WHITAKER gets back to first
* V. HAYES facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman JOYNER ready for a throw from STEWART ... the pitch ... and he walks him
HAYES mosies down to first ... and WHITAKER moves to second
and that's already the 3rd walk issued by STEWART ... that extends the streak
now 6 games in a row on base
* T. RAINES facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... he lets one go ... RAINES hits a pea ... past the diving JOYNER
just inside the bag ... it's rolling ... MURPHY will have to play it near the corner
WHITAKER scores ... tie game ... HAYES's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HAYES in ... FERNANDEZ will relay
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 RAINES holds with a double
Auggies 2, M&Ms 1
* D. JAMES facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
Speedy RAINES edging toward third ... the pitch from STEWART ... just off the plate
and he issues a free pass ... setting up the force
* J. CLARK facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass ... that will fill them up
walk number 5 for STEWART
* R. READY facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 2-1
STEWART winds up ... jammed him ... and it hits him! ... READY's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first ... and that forces in a run ... RBI for READY
and the bases are still loaded
Auggies 3, M&Ms 1
* G. BRETT facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... and misses the strike zone ... BRETT ambles to first ... and that walks in a run
and the bases are still loaded ... STEWART kicks the rubber ... not happy with that pitch
walk number 6 for STEWART ... that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
Auggies 4, M&Ms 1
* B. SURHOFF facing D. STEWART, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-1
The runners take their lead ... STEWART brings it home ... chopper back to the mound
STEWART up with it ... throws to first ... for the final out ... free at last
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Auggies 4, M&Ms 1
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. WELCH, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
WELCH into the wind ... fly ball center field ... plenty of room ... JAMES's there
and takes it in ... one down
* P. GUERRERO facing B. WELCH, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... he works it to right ... not very deep ... HAYES coming on
and he one-hands it to retire GUERRERO ... two away
* P. MOLITOR facing B. WELCH, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
WELCH winds and fires ... hot smash to third ... READY gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
BRETT scoops it on one hop ... but he bobbles it ... he's safe!
and they give Paul MOLITOR the hit ... for Paul MOLITOR, his 11th hit of the series
* D. MURPHY facing B. WELCH, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... fly ball to straightaway left ... RAINES's there ... waits ... and makes the catch
three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Auggies 4, M&Ms 1
* L. WHITAKER facing D. STEWART, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly ... easy chance for RANDOLPH
and WHITAKER is retired ... one away
* G. GAGNE facing D. STEWART, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
STEWART deals ... strike three on the outside corner ... STEWART slipped one by him ... two away
* V. HAYES facing D. STEWART, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... that's a Linda Ronstadt ... you know, a 'Blue Bayou'
and HAYES is gone ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Auggies 4, M&Ms 1
* W. JOYNER facing B. WELCH, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
WELCH winds up ... cut on ... hit in the air to right ... HAYES drifts over ... taps the glove
and JOYNER's gone ... one away
* C. JAMES facing B. WELCH, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... a healthy cut by JAMES ... but he sends it straight up
SURHOFF flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... for out number two
* L. MOSEBY facing B. WELCH, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
WELCH brings it ... high fly ball to left ... RAINES drifts over toward the line ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 5th, Auggies 4, M&Ms 1
* T. RAINES facing D. STEWART, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
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 RAINES the hit
2nd hit for RAINES in the game ... for Tim RAINES, his 8th hit of the series
* D. JAMES facing D. STEWART, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
RAINES two full strides off first ... he cranks and fires ... half swing ... strike!
and RAINES takes off ... great jump!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SCIOSCIA guns it down ... SAFE!...high throw ... that's his 3rd steal of the series
* D. JAMES facing D. STEWART, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1
RAINES stretching his lead ... the pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and JAMES coaxes a walk ... and that's 7 free tickets by Dave STEWART
* J. CLARK facing D. STEWART, T 5th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-1
STEWART deals ... swung on ... easy bouncer to RANDOLPH ... could be two
he flips to FERNANDEZ at second ... over to first ... double play! ... RAINES moves to third
* R. READY facing D. STEWART, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-1
Speedy RAINES edging down the line ... STEWART with the pitch ... hit hard to center
it may carry ... open the window, Aunt Minnie ... here she comes ... KARAAASH!!
that's too bad ... Aunt Minnie never made it
Auggies 6, M&Ms 1
* G. BRETT facing D. STEWART, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1
He cranks and fires ... BRETT piles into this pitch ... that could be trouble
MURPHY races it to the wall ... back ... picked clean!
that was very nearly back-to-back home runs ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Auggies 6, M&Ms 1
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. WELCH, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
Now WELCH pitches ... this one is straight up the chute ... between first and home
BRETT wants it ... and it's in his glove ... one away
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. WELCH, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
WELCH winds and fires ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... two away
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. WELCH, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
The pitch ... cut on ... hit in the air to right ... HAYES drifts over ... taps the glove
and SCIOSCIA's gone ... three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, Auggies 6, M&Ms 1
* B. SURHOFF facing D. STEWART, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1
The delivery ... easy bouncer to RANDOLPH ... and it bounces off the heel of his glove
and SURHOFF's safe at first ... RANDOLPH picks up an error
* L. WHITAKER facing D. STEWART, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1
SURHOFF well off first ... now the pitch ... WHITAKER hacks at a ball out of the strike zone
he manages to tap it toward RANDOLPH ... hit too slowly for the double play
the quick toss to JOYNER ... and he nails WHITAKER by a step ... for the first out
SURHOFF moves into scoring position
* G. GAGNE facing D. STEWART, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-1
SURHOFF now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch comes in ... GAGNE started to go around
but he checked his swing in time ... he takes a walk to first
and that's the 8th walk issued by STEWART
* V. HAYES facing D. STEWART, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-1
Here's a pitch ... lined to right ... base hit ... MURPHY is after it
he cuts it off deep in the gap ... SURHOFF is around third ... GAGNE is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SURHOFF 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*)
GAGNE's going for third on the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and HAYES's headed for second
CUT IT TO THIRD OR SECOND?
(1-third, 2-second, 3-no cutoff*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... and there's a play at second
the throw and he's ... in standing
Auggies 7, M&Ms 1
* T. RAINES facing D. STEWART, T 6th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 7-1
Infield deep ... the pitch is on the way ... easy fly ball to JAMES ... plenty of room
he moves under it ... and brings it down ... both runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GAGNE in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (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
RAINES picks up a sac fly and an RBI ... and HAYES holds at second
Auggies 8, M&Ms 1
* D. JAMES facing D. STEWART, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 8-1
STEWART working on HAYES to hold him close ... the offering ... stroked solidly to left field
it drops in front of JAMES ... HAYES's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HAYES 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 ... out by inches!
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... he streaked down the line
and they finished his story at the front door
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Auggies 8, M&Ms 1
* P. GUERRERO facing B. WELCH, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
Here comes the pitch ... cut on ... ground ball to READY ... he's up with it
the throw across the diamond ... out at first ... one away
* P. MOLITOR facing B. WELCH, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
Now WELCH pitches ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and MOLITOR coaxes a walk
and that's the 1st walk issued by WELCH
* D. MURPHY facing B. WELCH, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8
The offering from WELCH ... a bouncer to the right side ... BRETT can't reach it ... WHITAKER dives
he knocks it down ... but that's all he can do ... MURPHY is on with an infield hit
for Dale MURPHY, his 7th hit of the series
* W. JOYNER facing B. WELCH, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-8
The runners take their lead ... WELCH cranks it up ... smashed hard at BRETT ... he scoops it up
over to second for one ... back to BRETT at first ... double play
and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 7th, Auggies 8, M&Ms 1
* J. CLARK facing D. STEWART, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one away
* R. READY facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
The pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Randy takes his base on the walk ... for STEWART, his 9th walk
* G. BRETT facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-1
The delivery ... hit hard to right center ... MOSEBY scampering back ... at the track ... he leaps
gone ... home run for BRETT ... and two runs score
Auggies 10, M&Ms 1
* B. SURHOFF facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-1
STEWART into his motion ... delivers ... SURHOFF lofts an air-job to left
JAMES and MOSEBY range over ... JAMES says he'll take it ... and just barely does
a little snow-cone in his glove ... two away
* L. WHITAKER facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-1
The pitch is on the way ... WHITAKER started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time
he takes a walk to first ... for STEWART, his 10th walk
* G. GAGNE facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 10-1
STEWART fires it in ... base hit right field ... MURPHY's after it ... spears it on one hop
WHITAKER's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in ... and GAGNE is on with a single
for Greg GAGNE, his 6th hit of the series
* V. HAYES facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 10-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch from STEWART ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four
and HAYES trots down to first ... that fills the bases
and that's the 11th walk issued by STEWART
* T. RAINES facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 10-1
The offering ... base hit right field ... MURPHY is after it ... he cuts it off deep in the gap
WHITAKER scores ... GAGNE is well around third ... HAYES is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GAGNE in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending HAYES to third also
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
the throw goes 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
and HAYES moves to third ... RAINES holds at first
Auggies 12, M&Ms 1
* D. JAMES facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 12-1
The runners take their lead ... STEWART kicks and delivers ... hit deep to center field
MOSEBY is racing back ... it has double written all over it ... MOSEBY corrals the ball
HAYES scores ... RAINES is around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... JAMES's in standing with a double
Auggies 14, M&Ms 1
* J. CLARK facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 14-1
STEWART working on JAMES to hold him close ... now STEWART comes home with it ... swung on
base hit left field ... JAMES's after it ... toward the gap ... JAMES's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving JAMES in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... CLARK holds at first with a single
Auggies 15, M&Ms 1
* R. READY facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 15-1
The delivery from STEWART ... READY hangs out a frozen rope ... left field
JAMES charges in for it ... but he'll have to short-hop it ... CLARK's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CLARK stops at second ... as the throw comes in ... a pair of singles for Franklin
2nd safety for READY ... for Randy READY, his 5th hit of the series
* G. BRETT facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 15-1
The runners take their lead ... STEWART kicks and delivers ... another wide one ... ball four
and George heads down to first ... that fills the bases
and that's 12 free tickets by Dave STEWART
* B. SURHOFF facing D. STEWART, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 15-1
Here's the pitch ... popped high to the right side ... JOYNER moves under it ... this should do it
and he makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Auggies 15, M&Ms 1
* C. JAMES facing B. WELCH, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-15
WELCH brings it home ... routine grounder to second ... WHITAKER scoops it ... flips to first
bad throw! ... but BRETT gets his foot on the bag ... and that's out number one
* L. MOSEBY facing B. WELCH, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-15
He cranks and fires ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two gone
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. WELCH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-15
The pitch ... fastball ... high ... free pass to RANDOLPH ... and the ump gives him first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by WELCH
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. WELCH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-15
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... he knocks it down
he's up with it ... fires to first ... and gets him by a step ... and that's out number three
* TOP OF THE 8th, Auggies 15, M&Ms 1
* L. WHITAKER facing D. STEWART, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 15-1
The pitch from STEWART ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one away
* G. GAGNE facing D. STEWART, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 15-1
He lets one go ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... GAGNE rounds first
MOSEBY takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and GAGNE holds with a single
that's GAGNE's 2nd hit of the game ... and that's the Auggies 12th hit
for Greg GAGNE, his 7th hit of the series
* V. HAYES facing D. STEWART, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 15-1
GAGNE well off first ... STEWART brings it ... breaking ball ... ball four
and HAYES trots down to first ... for STEWART, his 13th walk
* T. RAINES facing D. STEWART, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 15-1
The delivery ... RAINES's called out on strikes ... two gone
* D. JAMES facing D. STEWART, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 15-1
It's a shot down the line to right ... near the foul pole ... and it's ... long gone!
a three-run homer for JAMES
Auggies 18, M&Ms 1
* J. CLARK facing D. STEWART, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 18-1
Here comes the pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Auggies 18, M&Ms 1
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. WELCH, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
WELCH winds and fires ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far
Mike is down on strikes ... one down
* P. GUERRERO facing B. WELCH, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
The pitch ... WELCH fans him ... a pair of strikeouts for WELCH here in the 8th ... two down
* P. MOLITOR facing B. WELCH, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
WELCH to the wind ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... should be no trouble ... HAYES's there
reaches back ... and he takes it in ... three away
* TOP OF THE 9th, Auggies 18, M&Ms 1
* R. READY facing D. STEWART, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 18-1
STEWART with the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... READY rounds first
MOSEBY takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and READY holds with a single
that's READY's 3rd hit of the game ... 14th hit for the Auggies
for Randy READY, his 6th hit of the series
* G. BRETT facing D. STEWART, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 18-1
The pitch ... BRETT doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
and STEWART has given up 14 free rides to first
* B. SURHOFF facing D. STEWART, T 9th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 18-1
STEWART brings it ... popped foul behind first ... RANDOLPH's over ... he's under it
and hauls it in ... and the runners hold
* L. WHITAKER facing D. STEWART, T 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 18-1
The runners take their lead ... STEWART deals ... WHITAKER pops it up behind the plate
SCIOSCIA tosses his mask away ... he's back at the screen ... and he makes the catch
* G. GAGNE facing D. STEWART, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 18-1
And now the pitch ... strike three ... he's out of there ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Auggies 18, M&Ms 1
* D. MURPHY facing B. WELCH, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
WELCH into the wind ... MURPHY sends this ball air mail to left ... RAINES lopes for it
should be an easy play ... and he makes the catch ... one down
* W. JOYNER facing B. WELCH, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
WELCH brings it to the plate ... healthy cut by JOYNER ... and it's pulled hard to right
it's deep enough if it's fair ... hooking ... fair ball! ... home run for JOYNER
Auggies 18, M&Ms 2
* C. JAMES facing B. WELCH, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-18
WELCH with the pitch ... swung on ... and missed...he struck him out ... no, wait
the bat hit SURHOFF's mitt ... the ump calls interference ... JAMES is awarded first
score that an error on SURHOFF
* L. MOSEBY facing B. WELCH, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-18
Firstbaseman BRETT holding the runner on ... the pitch ... towering fly ball ... back goes RAINES
he snags it ... that's out number two ... JAMES's at second ... he'll go back to first
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. WELCH, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-18
WELCH fires it in ... WELCH misses again ... RANDOLPH trots down to first with the walk
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. WELCH, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-18
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... grounded to first ... BRETT to his right
it's off his glove ... no play anywhere ... and the bases are loaded
BRETT is charged with an error ... the Auggies have now committed 2 errors
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. WELCH, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-18
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... crowds him ... and he lifts a towering pop fly
right side ... WHITAKER will gather it in ... and that will end the threat
and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Auggies 18, M&Ms 2