* 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
Here's a pitch ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... HAYES roams over ... he calls
can o' corn ... one down
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SABERHAGEN into his motion ... delivers ... MOLITOR smacks it toward the hole
SPEIER far to his right ... nice stop ... but he bobbles it
MOLITOR takes a big turn around first ... but he'll stop there ... they give him a single
it would have been a tough play ... even if he had fielded it cleanly
for Paul MOLITOR, his 8th hit of the series
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
SABERHAGEN delivers ... and it hits him! ... that's his 2nd time clobbered in the series
MURPHY's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
JOYNER leans into it ... it's hammered high and hard to right
and the ball does a disappearing act ... it's long gone! ... never in doubt
Wally trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown ... he's greeted at home plate
congratulations all around
M&Ms 3, Auggies 0
* C. JAMES facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
SABERHAGEN winds up ... banged to left center ... deep in the gap ... RAINES won't get it
he's chasing it down ... JAMES makes second ... he looks at third ... but he'll have to hold
for JAMES, his 4th double of the series ... for Chris JAMES, his 6th hit of the series
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
JAMES at second takes a big lead ... the offering from SABERHAGEN ... popped high to the left side
PENDLETON drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch
for the second out ... and JAMES holds at second
* T. WALLACH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
JAMES moves another step away from second ... the pitch ... lined hard to left ... toward the gap
it's rolling ... that's good for extra bases ... JAMES's around third ... he scores
RAINES gets it in quickly ... WALLACH stops at second
M&Ms 4, Auggies 0
* T. FERNANDEZ facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
The delivery from SABERHAGEN ... high fly ball to center ... HAYES drifts under it ... moves in
and makes the catch ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, M&Ms 4, Auggies 0
* V. HAYES facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... a little roller to the right side ... MOLITOR pounces on it
the quick toss to JOYNER ... and he nails HAYES by a step ... one away
* T. RAINES facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... base hit center field ... MOSEBY's over ... scoops it up
and RAINES holds first with a single ... for Tim RAINES, his 5th hit of the series
* J. CLARK facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
GOODEN comes to him ... high and inside ... RAINES is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SCIOSCIA with the quick release ... the slide ... tags him ... SAFE!...good jump
that's his 2nd steal of the series
* J. CLARK facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
RAINES at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... strike three ... CLARK swung right through it
two gone
* K. GIBSON facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
Speedy RAINES edging toward third ... GOODEN brings it ... it's a shot to left center ... way back
MOSEBY jumps...it's ... off the wall ... JAMES grabs the ball ... throws it in ... RAINES scores
and GIBSON will make second easily
M&Ms 4, Auggies 1
* M. BRANTLEY facing D. GOODEN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
GIBSON stretches his lead off second ... here's the delivery ... popped high to the right side
drifting foul ... JOYNER's backing up ... secondbaseman MOLITOR's racing over
he's calling him off ... and makes the running catch ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, M&Ms 4, Auggies 1
* M. SCIOSCIA facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
SABERHAGEN winds up ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
PENDLETON and SURHOFF converge near the line ... SURHOFF is calling off PENDLETON
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... one down
* P. GUERRERO facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to WHITAKER ... he dives ... he knocks it down
throws quickly ... in time ... for out number two
* P. MOLITOR facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
And the pitch ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... and he throws him out
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, M&Ms 4, Auggies 1
* B. SURHOFF facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
He delivers ... that's bounced foul along third ... and it hops into the seats
a souvenir for the lady in red ... strike one
* B. SURHOFF facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it
and SURHOFF is on at first ... for B. J. SURHOFF, his 4th hit of the series
* L. WHITAKER facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
GOODEN cranks it up ... chopper back to the mound ... GOODEN gloves it
he flips to JOYNER at first ... for the out ... SURHOFF moves to second on the play
that's out number one
* T. PENDLETON facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
SURHOFF extending his lead ... GOODEN rocks and fires ... way outside
PENDLETON draws a base on balls ... that was PENDLETON's first walk of the series
* C. SPEIER facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4
He brings it home ... this one could have wings ... up ... up! ... and away!
a three-run shot to left ... that pitch was right in his wheelhouse
SPEIER will touch them all ... and he's sure taking his time ... he's greeted at home plate
congratulations all around
M&Ms 4, Auggies 4
* V. HAYES facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch comes in ... swing and a miss ... and HAYES is out ... two down
* T. RAINES facing D. GOODEN, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
GOODEN winds and fires ... hit in the air to left field ... JAMES backpedals ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, M&Ms 4, Auggies 4
* D. MURPHY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Here he comes ... grounded to the right side ... CLARK knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to SABERHAGEN covering ... for the out
* W. JOYNER facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
SABERHAGEN now ... a little tapper up the line ... CLARK charges ... scoops it ... and tags JOYNER
for the second out
* C. JAMES facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
SABERHAGEN now ... JAMES launches a high drive ... that's a long run for RAINES
and for HAYES coming over ... it falls between them ... and JAMES is on with a double
that's his 2nd double of the game ... for JAMES, his 5th double of the series
for Chris JAMES, his 7th hit of the series
* L. MOSEBY facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
JAMES moves another step away from second ... he lets one go ... swung on ... base hit left field
RAINES'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 ... MOSEBY holds at first with a single
M&Ms 5, Auggies 4
* T. WALLACH facing B. SABERHAGEN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
The pitch from SABERHAGEN ... slow chopper toward SPEIER ... he charges ... barehands it
makes the off-balance throw to first ... in plenty of time ... M&Ms gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, M&Ms 5, Auggies 4
* J. CLARK facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
GOODEN brings it to the plate ... CLARK lofts a routine fly ball to center
MOSEBY drifts under it ... and hauls it in ... one away
* K. GIBSON facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
Now the delivery ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two down
* M. BRANTLEY facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch from GOODEN ... swung on ... hot smash to MOLITOR ... he dives ... he knocks it down
throws quickly ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit
for Mickey BRANTLEY, his 4th hit of the series
* B. SURHOFF facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
And BRANTLEY takes off ... lined toward third ... base hit ... JAMES's racing to the line
BRANTLEY's digging around third ... they're waving him home ... he'll score ... tie game!
SURHOFF stops at second ... as the throw comes in ... double and an RBI
M&Ms 5, Auggies 5
* L. WHITAKER facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
SURHOFF moves another step away from second ... the pitch ... WHITAKER doesn't offer
and he draws a free pass ... setting up the force ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* T. PENDLETON facing D. GOODEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 5-5
The runners take their lead ... he delivers ... swing and a miss ... and PENDLETON is out
he didn't get cheated on that cut ... three down
Coming in to pitch is Doug SISK ... so SABERHAGEN is yanked early ... he goes only three innings
the line on him ... 5 runs ... on 6 hits ... a homer ... he gets a no-decision ... for SISK
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SISK has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 4th, M&Ms 5, Auggies 5
* T. FERNANDEZ facing D. SISK, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
SISK with the offering ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep
BRANTLEY drifts into the gap ... and takes it in ... one down
* M. SCIOSCIA facing D. SISK, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch comes in ... base hit center field ... HAYES's over ... scoops it up
and SCIOSCIA holds first with a single ... for Mike SCIOSCIA, his 3rd hit of the series
* P. GUERRERO facing D. SISK, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
Big hole on the right side ... the pitch ... taken ... ball one
* P. GUERRERO facing D. SISK, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... fair ball!
but BRANTLEY is right there to make a fine running catch ... and there are now two away
SCIOSCIA hurries back to first ... as the throw comes in
* P. MOLITOR facing D. SISK, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
Big hole on the right side ... the pitch from SISK ... MOLITOR shoots it toward short
SPEIER stops it on the first hop ... flips it to WHITAKER ... and that's out number three
Is bringing in Rob MURPHY to face SPEIER ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so GOODEN is yanked early ... he goes only three innings ... he yielded ... 5 runs ... on 6 hits
a homer ... walked 2 ... he struck out 4 ... he gets a no-decision ... for MURPHY
his 4th appearance in the series ... the lefty MURPHY has worked five innings
he has a lofty 12.60 ERA ... his record ... 2 wins ... one loss ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, M&Ms 5, Auggies 5
* C. SPEIER facing R. MURPHY, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch comes in ... OOOOF! ... SPEIER flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... one away
* V. HAYES facing R. MURPHY, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Now MURPHY comes home with it ... base hit right field ... MURPHY takes it on one bounce
and HAYES's on with a single ... for Von HAYES, his 3rd hit of the series
* T. RAINES facing R. MURPHY, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
HAYES breaks for second ... great jump!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... they won't get HAYES this time! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
and that's the Auggies 2nd stolen base in this game
* T. RAINES facing R. MURPHY, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
HAYES stretching his lead ... the pitch ... it's a moonshot ... right field ... MURPHY over
he's got lots of room ... waits ... waits ... and brings it in ... HAYES's tagging...MURPHY sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* J. CLARK facing R. MURPHY, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
HAYES moves another step away from second ... he comes home ... upstairs ... and CLARK isn't tempted
ball number four ... and he takes his base ... setting up the force
* K. GIBSON facing R. MURPHY, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 5-5
The runners take their lead ... MURPHY into his motion ... delivers ... there's called third strike
right down the pike ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, M&Ms 5, Auggies 5
* D. MURPHY facing D. SISK, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
SISK winds and fires ... and he walks him ... MURPHY mosies down to first
* W. JOYNER facing D. SISK, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
They're holding MURPHY ... but he's well off the bag ... throw to first ... back safely
now SISK is back on the rubber ... throw to first ... he's back
now SISK is back on the rubber ... here's the pitch ... swung on ... strike!
there goes MURPHY
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SURHOFF turns it around fast ... the slide ... and he gets him ... that kills the go ahead run
one away!
* W. JOYNER facing D. SISK, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Here's a pitch ... fastball ... and it's pulled hard to right ... it's deep enough if it's fair
hooking ... just foul! ... strike two
* W. JOYNER facing D. SISK, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The two-strike pitch ... way outside ... JOYNER draws a base on balls
* C. JAMES facing D. SISK, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... popped up ... in foul territory ... SURHOFF scrambles ... back toward the screen
it's playable ... and he makes the catch ... and that's the second out
* L. MOSEBY facing D. SISK, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
SISK deals ... toward the gap ... RAINES's over ... cuts it off on the bounce
JOYNER's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... they're holding JOYNER at second
as the throw comes in ... and Lloyd is on with a single ... Lloyd with his 2nd hit in this game
for Lloyd MOSEBY, his 6th hit of the series
* T. WALLACH facing D. SISK, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... high ... ball one
* T. WALLACH facing D. SISK, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 5-5
SISK with the pitch ... swung on and missed ... three down
Making his moves ... Paul MOLITOR moves...he's now playing third
Making his first defensive move ... is sending in Tommy HERR
he'll be playing second for Catskills ... WALLACH is out
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, M&Ms 5, Auggies 5
* M. BRANTLEY facing R. MURPHY, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... that's high and deep by BRANTLEY ... MOSEBY 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 down
* B. SURHOFF facing R. MURPHY, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
And the pitch comes in ... SURHOFF dribbles one to the left of the mound ... MURPHY can't reach it
FERNANDEZ charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips SURHOFF at first
and that's out number two
* L. WHITAKER facing R. MURPHY, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He lets one go ... WHITAKER dribbles one to the left of the mound ... MURPHY can't reach it
FERNANDEZ charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips WHITAKER at first
for the final out
Pitching change ... lefty Frank DiPINO climbs the hill ... and that will turn around FERNANDEZ
SISK pitched two innings in relief ... the game for SISK ... 2 hits ... walked 2
one strikeout ... for DiPINO his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 6th, M&Ms 5, Auggies 5
* T. FERNANDEZ facing F. DiPINO, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Now the delivery ... yanked toward short ... SPEIER dives ... and it's through
single for FERNANDEZ ... the go ahead run has reached
for Tony FERNANDEZ, his 9th hit of the series
* M. SCIOSCIA facing F. DiPINO, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
Space on the right ... FERNANDEZ leading off ... the pitch ... swung on
grounded to PENDLETON at third ... great play! ... the long throw to first ... got him
one away ... FERNANDEZ moves to second on the play
* P. GUERRERO facing F. DiPINO, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
Speedy FERNANDEZ edging toward third ... DiPINO comes to him ... poked to left center ... base hit
that could be trouble ... RAINES and HAYES converge ... and it's through ... FERNANDEZ scores
M&Ms lead! ... and GUERRERO's in to second standing ... as the throw comes in
M&Ms 6, Auggies 5
* P. MOLITOR facing F. DiPINO, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-5
DiPINO spins and fakes the pickoff to second ... GUERRERO hits the dirt!
he'll have to brush off a bit ... DiPINO's back on the rubber ... he brings it in
wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and MOLITOR trots down to first
and that sets up the double play
M&Ms manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... is sending in a runner for GUERRERO
it's Ozzie GUILLEN and he's trotting out to second base ... that makes him the DH for now
he's not blazing but he's quick ... getting some legs out there
* D. MURPHY facing F. DiPINO, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-5
The runners take their lead ... here's the delivery ... grounded hard to short ... could be two
SPEIER fields it ... flips to WHITAKER at second ... over to first ... double play
and they get out of the inning
The M&Ms will make a pitching change ... right-hander Larry ANDERSEN trots in from the bullpen
and that will turn around PENDLETON ... so MURPHY goes two innings in relief ... the line on him
one hit ... one walk ... he fans 2 ... for ANDERSEN ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander ANDERSEN has worked three and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 5
* T. PENDLETON facing L. ANDERSEN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
ANDERSEN into the wind ... fastball ... bounced up the middle ... HERR over ... and it's through
base hit for PENDLETON ... the tying run is on ... for Terry PENDLETON, his 3rd hit of the series
* C. SPEIER facing L. ANDERSEN, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6
PENDLETON bluffs going ... a toss over to first ... and PENDLETON steps back to the bag
now ANDERSEN is back on the rubber ... a toss over to first
and PENDLETON steps back to the bag ... now ANDERSEN is back on the rubber
now he throws to first ... and PENDLETON gets back ... not his best move
ANDERSEN gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... here comes the pitch
it's a bleeder to the right side ... HERR has only one play ... the quick toss to JOYNER
out at first ... for the first out ... PENDLETON moves into scoring position
* V. HAYES facing L. ANDERSEN, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-6
PENDLETON stretching his lead ... the pitch ... low ... ball four ... HAYES hustles down to first
and that sets up the double play
* T. RAINES facing L. ANDERSEN, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 5-6
ANDERSEN brings it to the plate ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair?
yes! it's in play ... MURPHY's after it ... PENDLETON scores ... tie game!
HAYES's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to JOYNER ... RAINES's in standing with a double
and they're holding HAYES at third ... the go ahead run is now on third
M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* J. CLARK facing L. ANDERSEN, B 6th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 6-6
M&Ms playing for the out at first ... ANDERSEN watching HAYES at third ... now ANDERSEN pitches
fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... two gone ... and ANDERSEN is pumped!
and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it
* K. GIBSON facing L. ANDERSEN, B 6th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 6-6
HAYES at third with his arms out, crouched ... ANDERSEN now ... it's a shot to left center
MOSEBY's over ... still after it ... and he makes the running catch ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* W. JOYNER facing F. DiPINO, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
Here's the pitch ... broken bat fly ball left field ... RAINES coming on ... dives for it
and makes the catch ... JOYNER's racing to second ... he's there ... time called
he's arguing with the ump ... he is undoubtedly lecturing the ump
on the finer points of the game ... but he'll head for the dugout ... one away
* C. JAMES facing F. DiPINO, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
Now the delivery ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... SPEIER's over
stabs for it ... and it's through ... base hit for JAMES ... the go ahead run has reached
3rd safety for JAMES ... and that's the M&Ms 11th hit
for Chris JAMES, his 8th hit of the series
* L. MOSEBY facing F. DiPINO, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 6-6
Firstbaseman CLARK right on the bag ... and JAMES takes off ... he delivers
slow chopper toward short ... SPEIER charges ... bad bounce! ... it handcuffed him
on to first ... two away ... JAMES moves up
* T. HERR facing F. DiPINO, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 6-6
JAMES moves quietly toward third ... the pitch ... lifted high to left
RAINES's drifting toward the line ... and he hauls it in ... three down!
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* M. BRANTLEY facing L. ANDERSEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right ... MURPHY on the run
he gets there ... BRANTLEY's gone ... one down
* B. SURHOFF facing L. ANDERSEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
ANDERSEN to the wind ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and SURHOFF trots down to first
Auggies skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
SURHOFF leaves the field ... here comes Dick SCHOFIELD ... he's a threat ... checks ... to move
* L. WHITAKER facing L. ANDERSEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 6-6
SCHOFIELD two full strides off first ... to the plate ... swung on ... grounded to MOLITOR at third
great play! ... the long throw to first ... got him ... two away
SCHOFIELD moves to second on the play
* T. PENDLETON facing L. ANDERSEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 6-6
SCHOFIELD trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... ANDERSEN spins and fires to second
the tag ... he's back ... now ANDERSEN's set again ... he wheels and deals
a lazy fly ball to left ... PENDLETON got under it ... and now so does JAMES ... it's in the bag
that's three away
Dick SCHOFIELD remains in the game ... he is now playing short for Franklin
Bob BOONE is now catching ... PENDLETON is out
Chris SPEIER stays in ... he goes to third base for the Auggies
He'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Terry LEACH
and that will turn around FERNANDEZ ... so DiPINO goes two innings in relief ... his line
one earned run ... on 3 hits ... one walk ... for LEACH ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander LEACH has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 8th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* T. FERNANDEZ facing T. LEACH, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
The pitch ... a high drive to deepest center ... HAYES has it all the way ... one away!
* M. SCIOSCIA facing T. LEACH, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
LEACH delivers ... checked swing ... ball four ... and he trots down to first
and LEACH is expressionatin' out on the mound ... he's not happy with himself
* O. GUILLEN facing T. LEACH, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 6-6
SCIOSCIA hugging first ... GUILLEN is laying it down ... he brings it home ... fouled away
strike one ... again he squares to bunt ... fouled away ... strike two ... LEACH delivers again
here's the pitch ... GUILLEN shortens up as if to bunt ... pushes it past the pitcher
don't even think of a play at second ... SPEIER throws to CLARK ... GUILLEN gets the job done
and SCIOSCIA moves up ... that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
M&Ms manager looking at his scoresheet
The M&Ms have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for SCIOSCIA at second base ... Dave STEWART is headed out there now
he's not blazing but he's quick ... getting some legs out there
* P. MOLITOR facing T. LEACH, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 6-6
STEWART trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... the pitch ... can't find the strike zone
that's ball four ... and MOLITOR coaxes a walk
* D. MURPHY facing T. LEACH, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 6-6
The pitch ... and he fans him ... MURPHY's gone ... three down!
Makes a switch at catcher ... Carlton FISK comes into the game replacing STEWART
Is bringing in John FRANCO to face SPEIER ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so ANDERSEN goes two innings in relief ... the line on him ... one earned run ... on 2 hits
2 walks ... one strikeout ... for FRANCO ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty FRANCO has worked three and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... 2 saves
it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* C. SPEIER facing J. FRANCO, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
The pitch ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one down!
* V. HAYES facing J. FRANCO, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two gone
* T. RAINES facing J. FRANCO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
FRANCO comes to the plate ... RAINES skies it to center ... should be no trouble
MOSEBY roams over for it ... and records the putout ... three down
* TOP OF THE 9th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* W. JOYNER facing T. LEACH, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
The pitch ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to CLARK
and they get him ... for out number one
* C. JAMES facing T. LEACH, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
LEACH delivers ... JAMES tops it down the third base line ... it'll be a tough play for SPEIER
the off-balance peg ... yes! ... got him by a stride ... sweet play by SPEIER ... that's two!
* L. MOSEBY facing T. LEACH, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
The pitch comes in ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
BRANTLEY has a long run ... he gets there! ... three down!
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* J. CLARK facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
The pitch ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... MOSEBY runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... Lloyd made that look easy
one down
* K. GIBSON facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
He brings it home ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by FERNANDEZ ... thrown on to first
it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... JOYNER digs it out ... notch two
* M. BRANTLEY facing J. FRANCO, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
He brings it home ... swung on ... hit to JAMES in deep left ... he's back ... plenty of room
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 10th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* T. HERR facing T. LEACH, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
LEACH delivers ... high fly ball to left ... RAINES drifts over toward the line ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... one down
* T. FERNANDEZ facing T. LEACH, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
Now LEACH pitches ... it's popped foul third base side ... BOONE waves off SPEIER ... he has it
for out number two
* C. FISK facing T. LEACH, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
The pitch ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... HAYES has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... that's three away
In from the bullpen is Mitch WILLIAMS ... so FRANCO goes two innings in relief ... his line
no runs or hits ... he fans 2 ... for WILLIAMS ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty WILLIAMS has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* D. SCHOFIELD facing M. WILLIAMS, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
Now he comes home with it ... that's high and deep by SCHOFIELD ... MOSEBY is on the run
on the run ... it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... one down
* L. WHITAKER facing M. WILLIAMS, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
Here's the pitch from WILLIAMS ... lined to left center ... giving chase is MOSEBY
he hightails it to the track ... and he snares it on the fly ... two away
* B. BOONE facing M. WILLIAMS, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
The pitch ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past MOLITOR ... FERNANDEZ's there ... spins
the long throw to first ... for the final out
Coming in to pitch is Dennis ECKERSLEY ... LEACH pitched three innings in relief ... his line
no runs or hits ... 2 walks ... one strikeout ... for ECKERSLEY
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander ECKERSLEY has worked four innings
he has a 4.50 ERA ... one save ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 11st, M&Ms 6, Auggies 6
* O. GUILLEN facing D. ECKERSLEY, T 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
ECKERSLEY brings it home ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... HAYES coming on
he's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... one down
* P. MOLITOR facing D. ECKERSLEY, T 11st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 6-6
He comes home ... hot smash to third ... SPEIER gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
CLARK scoops it on one hop ... but he bobbles it ... he's safe!
and they give Paul MOLITOR the hit ... the go ahead run has reached
2nd hit for MOLITOR in the game ... and that's the M&Ms 12th hit
for Paul MOLITOR, his 9th hit of the series
* D. MURPHY facing D. ECKERSLEY, T 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 6-6
MOLITOR bluffs going ... the pitch ... MURPHY waves at it ... strike! ... and MOLITOR takes off
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
BOONE turns it around fast ... and he's safe ... that's his 3rd steal of the series
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
* D. MURPHY facing D. ECKERSLEY, T 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 6-6
MOLITOR at second takes a big lead ... ECKERSLEY with the pitch
strike three on the outside corner ... ECKERSLEY slipped one by him ... and MURPHY is enraged
he doesn't like that called strike ... but he'll have to live with it ... two down!
* W. JOYNER facing D. ECKERSLEY, T 11st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 6-6
ECKERSLEY working on MOLITOR to hold him close ... ECKERSLEY comes home
bounced slowly up the middle ... SCHOFIELD can't reach it ... neither can WHITAKER it's through
MOLITOR's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MOLITOR in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
JOYNER's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
MOLITOR scores ... CLARK cuts it to second ... and he's ... out by inches!
the firstbase coach was waving him on
M&Ms 7, Auggies 6
* BOTTOM OF THE 11st, M&Ms 7, Auggies 6
* C. SPEIER facing M. WILLIAMS, B 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
The pitch ... swung on ... popped up ... FISK scrambles ... near the stands
it goes into the crowd ... strike one
* C. SPEIER facing M. WILLIAMS, B 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
And the pitch comes in ... driven to right ... it's playable ... MURPHY's there
and he pulls it in ... one away
* V. HAYES facing M. WILLIAMS, B 11st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
The offering ... and he walks him ... HAYES mosies down to first
and WILLIAMS has walked the tying run
And here comes M&Ms manager ... again ... he's asking WILLIAMS for the ball
the M&Ms will make a pitching change ... right-hander Jim GOTT trots in from the bullpen
and that will turn around RAINES ... so WILLIAMS goes one and a third in relief ... he yielded
no runs or hits ... one walk ... he's responsible for the runner ... for GOTT
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander GOTT has worked three innings
he has a 6.00 ERA ... no record yet ... he'll be trying to keep HAYES on first
it's his game to save
* T. RAINES facing J. GOTT, B 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-7
Firstbaseman JOYNER ready for a throw from GOTT ... throw to first ... safe! ... he dives back in
GOTT gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... GOTT now ... wide of the mark
and RAINES walks ... and GOTT has walked the winning run
* J. CLARK facing J. GOTT, B 11st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 6-7
GOTT comes to him ... grounded hard to short ... could be two ... FERNANDEZ fields it
flips to HERR at second ... over to first ... yes! ... two for the price of one
and they get out of the inning
FINAL SCORE : M&Ms 7, Auggies 6