* TOP OF THE 1st, M&Ms 0, Auggies 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SABERHAGEN winds and fires ... misses the strike zone ... GUERRERO ambles to first
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... banged to left center ... RAINES's running to the gap ... JAMES's racing over
and it drops between them ... GUERRERO rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to GAGNE ... they're holding GUERRERO at third
and MOLITOR's in standing with a double ... for MOLITOR, his 4th double of the series
for Paul MOLITOR, his 12th hit of the series
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Auggies playing for the out at first ... GUERRERO a step off third ... SABERHAGEN brings it home
swung on ... in the air to the left side ... GAGNE's backing up quickly ... he's under it
and he brings it down ... one away ... GUERRERO has to hold third
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... SABERHAGEN brings it to the plate ... on the corner ... strike three!
that one froze JOYNER ... he couldn't pull the trigger ... and Wally trudges back to the dugout
two away ... and SABERHAGEN is pumped! ... and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it
* I. CALDERON facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0
SABERHAGEN winds and fires ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and CALDERON coaxes a walk ... and the bases are loaded
that was CALDERON's first walk of the series
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... hammered to right ... HAYES races back ... and he won't get it
it's high off the wall ... GUERRERO scores ... MOLITOR is right behind him
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*)
MOSEBY's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... and there's a play at third
the throw and he's ... in standing
M&Ms 3, Auggies 0
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
MOSEBY alert at third ... SABERHAGEN brings it to the plate
hit hard toward the gap in right center ... HAYES races back ... he won't get it
it's off the wall ... MOSEBY trots home ... and RANDOLPH cruises in to second
back-to-back doubles by the M&Ms
M&Ms 4, Auggies 0
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
RANDOLPH stretches his lead off second ... SABERHAGEN rocks and fires ... this one is creamed
RAINES turns and runs ... he can't get it ... RANDOLPH's around third ... he'll score
RAINES picks it up and fires it in ... a two-base hit for FERNANDEZ
M&Ms 5, Auggies 0
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-0
SABERHAGEN working on FERNANDEZ to hold him close ... now SABERHAGEN pitches
powered into left field ... RAINES's right there ... and pulls it down ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, M&Ms 5, Auggies 0
* V. HAYES facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
And the pitch ... HAYES drills one ... by MOLITOR ... backed up by FERNANDEZ
the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by JOYNER ... out at first! ... one away
* T. RAINES facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
GOODEN brings it to the plate ... it's skied ... RANDOLPH's backing up
takes a couple of steps to his left ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch
for the second out
* D. JAMES facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
GOODEN brings it home ... checked swing ... ball four ... and he trots down to first
* J. CLARK facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-5
Firstbaseman JOYNER's on the bag ... JAMES with a substantial lead ... here he comes
hit down the line inside third ... and snared by MOLITOR ... long throw to first
and he fires it right by JOYNER ... JAMES's heading for third ... he'll make it
the throw to second ... FERNANDEZ's tag ... and they get him! ... MURPHY backed it up well
score that a single ... MOLITOR picks up an error ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, M&Ms 5, Auggies 0
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
And the pitch comes in ... GUERRERO doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
and that's already the 3rd walk issued by SABERHAGEN
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-0
The offering ... it's hit hard over third ... base hit ... RAINES's racing to the line
still running ... he picks it up ... GUERRERO rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him 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 GUERRERO's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
and MOLITOR holds with a double
M&Ms 6, Auggies 0
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-0
MOLITOR edges a bit more off second ... here's the pitch ... swung on ... big K
and MURPHY's retired ... one away
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-0
MOLITOR at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... fastball ... and it gets by SURHOFF!
he scrambles ... MOLITOR makes it safely to third
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-0
Infield deep ... to the plate ... 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
M&Ms 8, Auggies 0
* I. CALDERON facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
The offering ... CALDERON smashes one down the line ... READY grabs it near the bag
he wings the long throw to first ... and gets CALDERON by a stride ... and that's the second out
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... this should do it ... HAYES moves under it
taps the glove ... and makes the catch ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, M&Ms 8, Auggies 0
* R. READY facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
The pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... he'll have to hurry ... and CALDERON
takes it in ... one down
* G. BRETT facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
He brings it in ... and he walks him ... George mosies down to first ... that extends the streak
now 7 games in a row on base
* B. SURHOFF facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-8
There goes BRETT ... SURHOFF throws his bat at the ball to protect the runner
nubbed toward first ... JOYNER has only one play ... and he steps on first for the out
* L. WHITAKER facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-8
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, M&Ms 8, Auggies 0
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
The pitch ... RANDOLPH lashes one to right ... it falls ... and RANDOLPH's on with a single
Willie with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Willie RANDOLPH, his 13th hit of the series
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
He brings it home ... half swing ... yes! ... FERNANDEZ went too far ... out on strikes ... one down
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
He delivers ... lofted to center ... JAMES's over ... he's under it ... and he makes the catch
two away ... RANDOLPH's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but he holds first
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
The offering ... high and inside ... and the count goes full
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
The payoff pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... SABERHAGEN knocks it down ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out at first
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, M&Ms 8, Auggies 0
* G. GAGNE facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
GOODEN deals ... swung on and missed ... that's a Linda Ronstadt ... and GAGNE is gone ... one away
* V. HAYES facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-8
GOODEN brings it to the plate ... HAYES lays off the pitch ... ball four ... HAYES takes his base
and that's already the 3rd walk issued by GOODEN ... that extends the streak
now 8 games in a row on base
* T. RAINES facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-8
GOODEN comes home ... rapped back to the mound ... GOODEN knocks it down ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out at first ... HAYES moves to second on the play ... two down
* D. JAMES facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-8
Speedy HAYES edging toward third ... the pitch ... half swing ... yes! ... JAMES went too far
out on strikes ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, M&Ms 8, Auggies 0
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
Here's the pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... one down
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-0
He brings it home ... MURPHY lays off the pitch ... ball four ... MURPHY takes his base
that extends the streak ... now 8 games in a row on base
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-0
Now he throws to first ... and MURPHY is back easily ... now SABERHAGEN is back on the rubber
now SABERHAGEN pitches ... swung on ... base hit right field ... toward the gap
that's good for extra bases ... HAYES digging ... he's got it ... MURPHY rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to GAGNE ... they're holding MURPHY at third
and JOYNER's in standing with a double ... 2nd hit for JOYNER in the game
for JOYNER, his 1st double of the series ... for Wally JOYNER, his 14th hit of the series
* I. CALDERON facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 8-0
Auggies playing for the out at first ... the runners take their lead ... SABERHAGEN with the pitch
CALDERON crushes it ... this one is launched ... RAINES can only watch it
a three-run homer for CALDERON ... he almost tore the cover off the ball
M&Ms 11, Auggies 0
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-0
SABERHAGEN into the wind ... MOSEBY hits one ... high ... hard ... right field
but it won't be enough ... HAYES covers it ... routine
that was very nearly back-to-back home runs ... two gone
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-0
The pitch ... cut on ... hit in the air to right ... HAYES drifts over ... taps the glove
and RANDOLPH's gone ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, M&Ms 11, Auggies 0
* J. CLARK facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-11
GOODEN delivers ... stroked solidly to left field ... CALDERON takes it on the hop
and CLARK is on at first ... that's CLARK's 2nd hit of the game
for Jack CLARK, his 6th hit of the series
* R. READY facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-11
Now GOODEN pitches ... slapped toward second ... RANDOLPH takes it on one hop ... flips to FERNANDEZ
they get him ... over to first ... double play
* G. BRETT facing D. GOODEN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-11
The delivery ... on the ground ... back through the box ... RANDOLPH gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips BRETT by a half step ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 5th, M&Ms 11, Auggies 0
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-0
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-0
The pitch ... FERNANDEZ squibs it to the left side ... READY charges it
picks it up bare-handed and guns it to first ... but FERNANDEZ beats the throw ... base hit
Tony with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Tony FERNANDEZ, his 13th hit of the series
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 11-0
The pitch ... hit to dead left field ... should be an easy play ... RAINES's under it
and he pulls it in ... that's one down ... FERNANDEZ's at second ... he'll go back to first
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 11-0
The delivery ... towering fly ball ... back goes RAINES ... never mind ... it's out of here
nothing cheap about that one ... two-run shot for GUERRERO ... he seems to like base runners
M&Ms 13, Auggies 0
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 13-0
Here's the pitch ... over but low ... and MOLITOR takes first ... for SABERHAGEN, his 5th walk
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 13-0
The offering to MURPHY ... a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone!
way over the fence ... home run for MURPHY ... he seems to like base runners
M&Ms 15, Auggies 0
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 15-0
Here he comes ... strike three ... he's out of there ... two gone
* I. CALDERON facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 15-0
The delivery ... CALDERON lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... HAYES races over
but he won't get it ... CALDERON's going for two ... and there will be a play at second
the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for CALDERON
2nd hit for CALDERON in the game ... and that's the M&Ms 13th hit
for CALDERON, his 3rd double of the series ... for Ivan CALDERON, his 5th hit of the series
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 15-0
SABERHAGEN comes to the plate ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit
around third CALDERON ... he ran right through the red light ... digging
here comes the throw from JAMES ... oh!...SURHOFF took a hard hit ... safe at home!
the umpire is calling time ... SURHOFF's down ... he's clearly in pain as he leaves the field
that had to hurt ... he could be gone for the series ... and he gets a big hand from the crowd
The report from the clubhouse... ... Auggies catcher SURHOFF ... injured for 6 days ... what?
oh, sorry, I didn't tell you what happened to the batter ... MOSEBY has to hold first
M&Ms 16, Auggies 0
SURHOFF is injured ... is sending in Bob BOONE ... he'll be catching for Franklin
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 16-0
Firstbaseman BRETT holding the runner on ... the pitch ... RANDOLPH tops the ball
it bounces to the left side ... past a lunging READY ... and by the outstretched glove of GAGNE
that ball had eyes ... MOSEBY's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in ... a pair of singles for Catskills
3rd safety for RANDOLPH ... for Willie RANDOLPH, his 14th hit of the series
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 16-0
The pitch ... FERNANDEZ smacks a rocket to right field ... and HAYES spears it
he's holding it up and waving it ... for all to admire
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, M&Ms 16, Auggies 0
* B. BOONE facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-16
The pitch ... BOONE sends it deep to right ... but it will stay in the park
he gave it a good ride ... but MURPHY gets to it ... one down
* L. WHITAKER facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-16
The delivery from GOODEN ... WHITAKER wallops this ball ... it might be out of here
CALDERON is on the track ... back against the wall ... and he hauls it in ... two away
* G. GAGNE facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-16
The pitch ... it's drilled straight at center fielder MOSEBY ... he's there
whoa! it's over his head ... it must have knuckled on him ... he's after the ball
he's at the wall ... GAGNE's around second ... he's chugging toward third
there'll be no play on him ... that ball was really smoked
for Greg GAGNE, his 9th hit of the series ... for Greg GAGNE, his 1st triple of the series
* V. HAYES facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-16
Here's a pitch ... in on the fists ... HAYES fights it off to the right side
and it's into shallow right for a base hit ... GAGNE scores ... HAYES holds first with a single
M&Ms 16, Auggies 1
* T. RAINES facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-16
Firstbaseman JOYNER perched right in front of the bag ... he wheels and deals
ouch!...caught him in the leg ... he couldn't get out of the way ... the umpire is calling time
the trainer's out ... RAINES's in pain ... it doesn't look good ... that didn't do Tim any good
he may be out of commission for awhile ... he could be gone for the series
The report from the clubhouse... ... Tim RAINES ... injured for 5 days
Auggies skipper walking down the bench
RAINES is injured ... who ya gunna call? ... will hustle Kirk GIBSON out to run for him
he'll most likely keep him in to play in the outfield ... he's very agressive on the paths
GOODEN will keep an eye on him
* D. JAMES facing D. GOODEN, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-16
And the pitch ... lifted high to right ... MURPHY's chasing it down ... and takes it in
Kirk GIBSON ... now playing left for the Auggies
* TOP OF THE 6th, M&Ms 16, Auggies 1
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 16-1
Here's the pitch ... SCIOSCIA bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but GIBSON flags it down on the first bounce ... and SCIOSCIA decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... and that's the 16th base knock for the M&Ms in this game
for Mike SCIOSCIA, his 4th hit of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 16-1
Now the pitch ... line drive to third ... it's over his head ... GIBSON's chasing it
still running ... he's up with it ... SCIOSCIA rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to GAGNE ... they're holding SCIOSCIA at third
and GUERRERO's in standing with a double ... Pedro with his 2nd hit in this game
and that's the M&Ms 17th hit ... for GUERRERO, his 5th double of the series
for Pedro GUERRERO, his 13th hit of the series
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 6th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 16-1
Auggies playing for the out at first ... now the delivery ... powered into left field
toward the gap ... that could be trouble ... it drops ... one run scores ... two runs score
MOLITOR's headed for second ... here's GIBSON's throw ... and he slides in safely
back-to-back doubles by the M&Ms
M&Ms 18, Auggies 1
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 18-1
SABERHAGEN working on MOLITOR to hold him close ... now SABERHAGEN pitches ... another wide one
ball four ... and Dale heads down to first ... and SABERHAGEN has given up 6 free rides to first
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 6th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 18-1
The pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... one away ... JOYNER has now struck out 3 times
* I. CALDERON facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 18-1
SABERHAGEN kicks and deals ... popped foul behind third ... READY's over ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... and the runners hold
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 18-1
He delivers ... popped foul behind first ... WHITAKER's over ... he's under it ... and hauls it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, M&Ms 18, Auggies 1
* J. CLARK facing D. GOODEN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
And now the pitch ... a high drive to deepest center ... MOSEBY has it all the way ... one down
* R. READY facing D. GOODEN, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
GOODEN brings it ... high fly ball to center ... MOSEBY drifts back ... he's at the warning track
taps the glove ... and brings it down ... two away
* G. BRETT facing D. GOODEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
GOODEN into his motion ... delivers ... fastball ... badly fooled ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, M&Ms 18, Auggies 1
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 18-1
The pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... RANDOLPH rounds first
JAMES takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and RANDOLPH holds with a single
that's RANDOLPH's 4th hit of the game ... for Willie RANDOLPH, his 15th hit of the series
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 18-1
RANDOLPH bluffs going ... he comes home ... swung on ... popped up ... READY moves toward the line
he's under it ... and he makes the catch
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 18-1
Big hole on the right side ... RANDOLPH takes a good lead ... SABERHAGEN brings it to the plate
SCIOSCIA tops the ball ... it bounces to the left side ... past a lunging READY
and by the outstretched glove of GAGNE ... that ball had eyes ... RANDOLPH's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in ... and SCIOSCIA has a single
2nd safety for SCIOSCIA ... for Mike SCIOSCIA, his 5th hit of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 18-1
The runners take their lead ... SABERHAGEN rocks and fires ... GUERRERO hits a frozen rope
straightaway center ... right there is JAMES ... and he gloves it for the putout
both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 18-1
The runners take their lead ... SABERHAGEN spins and fakes the pickoff to second
RANDOLPH hustles back to the bag standing up ... now SABERHAGEN's set again
the offering to MOLITOR ... popped foul behind first ... WHITAKER's over ... he's under it
and hauls it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, M&Ms 18, Auggies 1
* B. BOONE facing D. GOODEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
The pitch ... easy fly ball to CALDERON ... plenty of room ... he moves under it
and brings it down ... and that's out number one
* L. WHITAKER facing D. GOODEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
The offering from GOODEN ... popped high to the right side ... RANDOLPH drifts back
he's calling for it ... he reaches up ... and brings it down ... and that's out number two
* G. GAGNE facing D. GOODEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-18
GOODEN kicks and deals ... GAGNE drills one ... by MOLITOR ... backed up by FERNANDEZ
the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by JOYNER ... out at first! ... three away
* TOP OF THE 8th, M&Ms 18, Auggies 1
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 18-1
SABERHAGEN brings it to the plate ... high pop foul ... that should make the stands
chasing it is BRETT ... but it's several rows back ... nice grab by a boy in a blue shirt
that made his day ... strike one
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 18-1
To the plate ... and MURPHY has hit it ... deep left center ... it has serious distance
will it hit off the wall? ... no! ... it's long gone! ... a home run for MURPHY
M&Ms 19, Auggies 1
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 19-1
The pitch ... way outside ... JOYNER draws a base on balls
and SABERHAGEN has given up 7 free rides to first
* I. CALDERON facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 19-1
The pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one down
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 19-1
The pitch is on the way ... taken ... ball one
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 19-1
SABERHAGEN cranks it up ... MOSEBY squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt
READY charges it ... picks it up and guns it to first ... but MOSEBY beats the throw
that'll be an infield hit for MOSEBY ... that's MOSEBY's 3rd hit of the game
and that's the M&Ms 22nd hit ... for Lloyd MOSEBY, his 11th hit of the series
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 19-1
SABERHAGEN rocks and fires ... RANDOLPH pops it up behind the plate ... BOONE tosses his mask away
he's back at the screen ... and he makes the catch
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 19-1
The runners take their lead ... SABERHAGEN brings it ... lined hard over second ... base hit
HAYES is after it ... he cuts it off ... JOYNER is well around third ... MOSEBY is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BRETT ... and they're holding JOYNER at third
FERNANDEZ loads them up with a single
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 19-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... low and inside ... ball one
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 19-1
The offering ... grounded to GAGNE ... and it bounces off the heel of his glove
it rolls into the outfield ... JOYNER scores ... MOSEBY is right behind him
FERNANDEZ's heading for third ... he dives ... READY's tag ... safe!
SCIOSCIA takes a big turn around first ... he'll hold there ... score that E6 on Greg GAGNE
M&Ms 21, Auggies 1
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 21-1
SABERHAGEN fires it in ... it's blooped toward short ... GAGNE's backing up quickly
and it drops for a hit ... JAMES fields it ... FERNANDEZ scores ... SCIOSCIA's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to GAGNE ... and they're holding SCIOSCIA at second
M&Ms 22, Auggies 1
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 22-1
The pitch ... grounded hard wide of third ... READY just reaches it ... guns it to first ... in time
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, M&Ms 22, Auggies 1
* V. HAYES facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-22
GOODEN into the wind ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... MURPHY gallops for it
he dives ... he cuts it off ... throws to second ... and HAYES holds with a single
that's HAYES's 2nd hit of the game ... for Von HAYES, his 9th hit of the series
* K. GIBSON facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-22
The offering ... rapped back to the mound ... and it's through
shortstop FERNANDEZ might have a play ... and it's by him ... base hit
HAYES holds up at second ... that ball hopped over the mound
then it took a funny bounce at second ... I think that ball's from the other league
for Kirk GIBSON, his 3rd hit of the series
* D. JAMES facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-22
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line
it might drop in ... it does! ... HAYES scores ... GIBSON's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to JOYNER ... JAMES's in standing with a double
and they're holding GIBSON at third
M&Ms 22, Auggies 2
* J. CLARK facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-22
M&Ms playing for the out at first ... here he comes ... there's a little blooper
down the left field line ... it might drop in ... CALDERON has a long run ... and it drops in!
one run scores ... two runs score ... CLARK's headed for second ... here's CALDERON's throw
and he slides in safely
M&Ms 22, Auggies 4
* R. READY facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-22
The pitch ... looped to right ... toward the gap ... MURPHY's after it ... cuts it off on the bounce
CLARK rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to JOYNER ... and they're holding CLARK at third
for Randy READY, his 8th hit of the series
* G. BRETT facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-22
M&Ms playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... he cranks and fires
BRETT started to go around ... but he checks his swing in time ... he takes a walk to first
the bases are loaded
* B. BOONE facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 4-22
M&Ms playing for the double play ... the pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box
RANDOLPH stabs for it ... shovels to FERNANDEZ ... got him ... back to first ... safe!
BOONE beats it out ... and a run scores ... READY moves to third
M&Ms 22, Auggies 5
* L. WHITAKER facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 5-22
Infielders back ... the pitch to WHITAKER ... wild pitch! ... and it goes back to the screen
READY will score ... BOONE races around second ... but he puts on the brakes ... ball one
M&Ms 22, Auggies 6
* L. WHITAKER facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 6-22
GOODEN cranks it up ... popped high to the left side ... MOLITOR drifts back ... back...
he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... and that's out number two
and BOONE holds at second
* G. GAGNE facing D. GOODEN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 6-22
GOODEN brings it ... grounded deep into the hole ... FERNANDEZ is over...stabs for it
he stops it ... long throw to first ... and that's out number three ... yes, the harvest is in
* TOP OF THE 9th, M&Ms 22, Auggies 6
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 22-6
The pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... one down
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 22-6
To the plate ... swing and a fly ball ... pretty well hit ... right field ... may not be caught
it's history! ... home run for JOYNER
M&Ms 23, Auggies 6
* I. CALDERON facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 23-6
The pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... bye-bye
over the left field wall ... back-to-back home runs for the M&Ms
M&Ms 24, Auggies 6
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 24-6
SABERHAGEN kicks and deals ... upstairs ... and MOSEBY isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... for SABERHAGEN, his 8th walk
* W. RANDOLPH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 24-6
Now SABERHAGEN pitches ... half swing ... it's popped up ... BOONE's out ... BRETT's in
BOONE calls him off ... and he covers it ... and that's the second out
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 24-6
Firstbaseman BRETT ready for a throw from SABERHAGEN ... SABERHAGEN delivers
FERNANDEZ lofts an air-ball to left ... GIBSON and JAMES range over ... GIBSON says he'll take it
and just barely does ... a little snow cone in his glove ... and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, M&Ms 24, Auggies 6
* V. HAYES facing D. GOODEN, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-24
Now the pitch ... fly ball right field ... MURPHY moves under it ... and he makes the catch
one down
* K. GIBSON facing D. GOODEN, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-24
GOODEN with the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... GIBSON rounds first
MOSEBY takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and GIBSON holds with a single
2nd hit for GIBSON in the game ... and that's the Auggies 10th hit
for Kirk GIBSON, his 4th hit of the series
* D. JAMES facing D. GOODEN, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-24
GIBSON well off first ... he wheels and deals ... low ... and GIBSON takes off for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from SCIOSCIA ... the tag ... safe! ... GIBSON has a swipe
that's his 1st steal of the series
* D. JAMES facing D. GOODEN, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 6-24
GIBSON moves quietly toward third ... here he comes ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four
and a free pass for JAMES ... and GOODEN has given up 5 free rides to first
* J. CLARK facing D. GOODEN, B 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 6-24
The pitch ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... two away
* R. READY facing D. GOODEN, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 6-24
The runners take their lead ... he lets one go ... strike three on the outside corner
GOODEN slipped one by him ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : M&Ms 24, Auggies 6