* TOP OF THE 1st, Water 0, T-Birds 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* D. JETER facing D. CONE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... JETER goes the opposite way ... down the line to right ... fair ball!
GUERRERO's racing for it ... into the corner ... JETER's around second ... he's going for third
VELARDE's relay ... not in time ... safe at third! ... triple for JETER
for Derek JETER, his 1st triple of the series
* E. ALFONZO facing D. CONE, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... checks third ... he comes home ... routine grounder to LARKIN
he'll turn down the play at the plate ... the throw to first ... and he's gone
but the run scores
Water 1, T-Birds 0
* L. WALKER facing D. CONE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
CONE comes home ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for CONE ... two away
* C. RIPKEN facing D. CONE, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
CONE now ... popped him up ... back of second ... LARKIN waves off VELARDE ... and gathers it in
and that retires the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Water 1, T-Birds 0
* B. LARKIN facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering from FERNANDEZ ... popped up to the right side ... DELGADO looking up ... waiting
puts it away! ... one down
* B. BONDS facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He comes home ... it's lifted to dead right ... right fielder WALKER parks under it
and takes it in ... two down
* C. JONES facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now the delivery ... grounded toward third ... RIPKEN fields it ... fires ... got him
to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Water 1, T-Birds 0
* M. SWEENEY facing D. CONE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He cranks and fires ... SWEENEY hits a ground-hugger toward second
VELARDE picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... one down
* C. DELGADO facing D. CONE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He comes home ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by VELARDE ... he throws in time ... two down
* R. LANKFORD facing D. CONE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He lets it go ... LANKFORD beats it into the dirt ... a Baltimore chop in front of the plate
RODRIGUEZ waits for it ... rifles a throw to first ... and the ump thumbs LANKFORD out
three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Water 1, T-Birds 0
* V. GUERRERO facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He brings it home ... lined ... but right at DELGADO ... he snatches it in mid-air
and GUERRERO barely got out of the box ... one down
* F. McGRIFF facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He brings it home ... banged to left center ... base hit ... McGRIFF rounds first
and holds with a single
* S. CASEY facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
And the pitch ... fly ball to straightaway left ... STAIRS's there ... waits ... and makes the catch
two away ... and McGRIFF returns to first
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
FERNANDEZ rocks and fires ... easy bouncer to ALFONZO ... he's up with it
over to JETER covering second ... in time ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Water 1, T-Birds 0
* M. STAIRS facing D. CONE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
CONE to the wind ... STAIRS chops it toward McGRIFF ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off CONE and takes it himself ... one away
* S. FINLEY facing D. CONE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch to FINLEY ... taken...ball ... FINLEY walks ... that was FINLEY's first walk of the series
* D. JETER facing D. CONE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
FINLEY well off first ... the offering ... swung on ... popped up ... LARKIN's backing up quickly
still backing ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... FINLEY scampers back
* E. ALFONZO facing D. CONE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
He lets one go ... ALFONZO pounds it on the ground ... VELARDE stops it on one hop
shovels to LARKIN for the force ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Water 1, T-Birds 0
* M. CAMERON facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering from FERNANDEZ ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder FINLEY parks under it
he's got it ... and CAMERON's gone ... one away
* R. VELARDE facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here's the pitch from FERNANDEZ ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
that was VELARDE's first walk of the series
* B. LARKIN facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
There goes VELARDE ... here's the pitch ... it's a pitchout! ... LARKIN with a desperation swing
and he makes contact! ... it's a bleeder to the right side ... and it's through
ALFONZO moved toward second base ... and that let the ball get through
VELARDE hustles in to third ... and Barry LARKIN shows some good bat control
perfectly placed through the hole left by the Water infield
* B. BONDS facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... FERNANDEZ rocks and fires
BONDS turns this ball around ... it's soaring to center ... FINLEY turns and gives chase
the boarding house reach ... it's over his head ... off the base of the wall
FINLEY corrals the ball ... VELARDE scores ... tie ballgame! ... LARKIN rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to JETER ... BONDS's in standing with a double
and they're holding LARKIN at third
Water 1, T-Birds 1
* C. JONES facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 1-1
Water playing for the out at first ... LARKIN alert at third ... the pitch comes in
a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone! ... WALKER didn't even look around
a three-run homer for JONES
Water 1, T-Birds 4
* V. GUERRERO facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
FERNANDEZ now ... GUERRERO swings ... and its lifted to right ... a routine chance for WALKER
and that's all for GUERRERO ... two down
* F. McGRIFF facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... grounded toward JETER ... he fields it ... takes his time ... throws over to DELGADO
and McGRIFF is gone ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 4th, Water 1, T-Birds 4
* L. WALKER facing D. CONE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Here's the pitch ... checked swing ... strike three ... one away
* C. RIPKEN facing D. CONE, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... a pair of strikeouts for CONE here in the 4th
two down
* M. SWEENEY facing D. CONE, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
He lets one go ... lined hard to right ... toward the gap ... GUERRERO ... cuts it off on the bounce
SWEENEY has to hold first
* C. DELGADO facing D. CONE, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... a towering fly ball to center ... CAMERON drifts back ... this should do it
and he makes the catch ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Water 1, T-Birds 4
* S. CASEY facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... CASEY raps it to the right side ... ALFONZO ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and CASEY is retired ... and there's one away
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... swung on ... it's popped foul behind third ... RIPKEN's running for it
at the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
And the pitch comes in ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap ... FINLEY runs in on it
JETER's backing up ... it drops in ... and RODRIGUEZ's on at first with a base hit
* M. CAMERON facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
FERNANDEZ brings it to the plate ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest
he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... for the second out ... RODRIGUEZ moves up
RODRIGUEZ moved quickly with the pitch ... no chance for the lead runner
* R. VELARDE facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1
FERNANDEZ now ... bounced slowly up the middle ... JETER can't reach it
neither can ALFONZO it's through ... RODRIGUEZ's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving RODRIGUEZ 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 easily
VELARDE holds at first with a single
Water 1, T-Birds 5
* B. LARKIN facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1
They're holding VELARDE ... but he's well off the bag ... the pitch ... jammed him
it's pushed toward second ... ALFONZO charges ... fields it ... throws quickly to first
and they get him by a hair! ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 5th, Water 1, T-Birds 5
* R. LANKFORD facing D. CONE, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
CONE winds and fires ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... one away
* M. STAIRS facing D. CONE, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
CONE with the offering ... hit in the air to left field ... BONDS glides back ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... two gone
* S. FINLEY facing D. CONE, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... and FINLEY is caught looking ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Water 1, T-Birds 5
* B. BONDS facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The pitch ... batted slowly toward first ... DELGADO fields it and feeds FERNANDEZ coming over
for the putout
* C. JONES facing A. FERNANDEZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The pitch ... JONES laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall
and JONES pulls in to second base standing up ... 2nd hit for JONES in the game
And here comes Water manager ... he's asking FERNANDEZ for the ball
in from the bullpen is Scott SULLIVAN ... the right-hander ... so FERNANDEZ goes four and a third
the game for FERNANDEZ ... 5 runs ... so far ... on 7 hits ... a homer ... one walk
he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it
for SULLIVAN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll try to hold them to let the Water get back in it
* V. GUERRERO facing S. SULLIVAN, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-1
The pitch ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound ... SULLIVAN knocks it down ... now he has it
no play at third ... he takes the out at first ... JONES moves to third
* F. McGRIFF facing S. SULLIVAN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-1
The pitch is on the way ... McGRIFF turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
and JONES is stranded ... three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, Water 1, T-Birds 5
* D. JETER facing D. CONE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... a blast to right ... way back ... it's gone! ... he just went with the pitch
Water 2, T-Birds 5
* E. ALFONZO facing D. CONE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
He lets one go ... ALFONZO goes down swinging ... one away
* L. WALKER facing D. CONE, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... it misses ... ball four ... and WALKER will get the base
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by CONE ... that was WALKER's first walk of the series
* C. RIPKEN facing D. CONE, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
Firstbaseman McGRIFF holding the runner on ... Larry WALKER is on the move
RIPKEN goes the opposite way ... right side ... and it's through ... a base hit
VELARDE moved toward second base ... and that let the ball get through
WALKER moves easily to third ... and Cal RIPKEN is on with a control single
beautifully executed
Water skipper walking down the bench
The Water have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for RIPKEN
it's Aaron BOONE and he's trotting out to first base ... he's fast
CONE will keep an eye on him
* M. SWEENEY facing D. CONE, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... it's a brush-back ... BOONE's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
RODRIGUEZ guns it down ... VELARDE's tag ... and he's safe!
that's his 1st steal of the series
* M. SWEENEY facing D. CONE, T 6th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-5
T-Birds playing for the out at first ... WALKER into a little shuffle at third
here's the delivery ... popped a mile high ... in foul territory
McGRIFF's back...near the stands ... he reaches into the crowd ... and makes the catch
WALKER's trying to score ... the throw home ... WALKER slides ... the collision
out at the plate! ... oh, double play
he planted his left leg and blocked the plate beautifully ... and they get out of the inning
Aaron BOONE ... he is now playing third base for Chilliwack
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Water 2, T-Birds 5
* S. CASEY facing S. SULLIVAN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Now he comes home with it ... SULLIVAN fans him ... one down
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing S. SULLIVAN, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The offering from SULLIVAN ... swing and a miss ... RODRIGUEZ goes down on strikes ... two away
* M. CAMERON facing S. SULLIVAN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
SULLIVAN winds and fires ... fastball ... it's a nubber to the left of the mound ... JETER charges
picks up the ball barehanded ... and he gets him ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 7th, Water 2, T-Birds 5
* C. DELGADO facing D. CONE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
CONE winds and fires ... upstairs with a fast one ... DELGADO doesn't offer
and that's ball number four ... and DELGADO will get down to first
that was DELGADO's first walk of the series
Water manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Tony PHILLIPS ... to run for DELGADO
PHILLIPS takes his place at first base ... PHILLIPS is not a big threat
but he'll get you some runs
And here comes T-Birds manager ... he's asking CONE for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Graeme LLOYD
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting LANKFORD ... so CONE goes six innings ... his line ... 2 runs
so far ... on 4 hits ... a homer ... 3 walks ... he struck out 6
he's responsible for the runner ... he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead
for LLOYD his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be looking for the double play
* R. LANKFORD facing G. LLOYD, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
They're holding PHILLIPS ... Tony PHILLIPS is on the move ... LLOYD brings it ... lined toward first
it's over his head ... GUERRERO's got a long way to go ... PHILLIPS races to third
they're waving him home ... the throw from right field ... too late ... PHILLIPS scores
and LANKFORD's in to second standing
Water 3, T-Birds 5
* M. STAIRS facing G. LLOYD, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5
LANKFORD edges a bit more off second ... the pitch to STAIRS
it's bunted down the third base line ... JONES charges ... he gloves it ... throws over to first
and gets him by a step ... LANKFORD crosses to third
* S. FINLEY facing G. LLOYD, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 3-5
Infielders in ... looks at third ... the pitch ... tagged ... and caught by LLOYD! ... two away
LANKFORD holds safely
* D. JETER facing G. LLOYD, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 3-5
LLOYD looks LANKFORD back to third ... the pitch ... line drive base hit
LANKFORD trots in with the run ... left fielder BONDS handles it cleanly and plays it to second
Water 4, T-Birds 5
* E. ALFONZO facing G. LLOYD, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
JETER well off first ... JETER's off and running ... the delivery ... line drive to third
caught!
Tony PHILLIPS ... now playing left for the Water
Matt STAIRS ... he goes to first base for the Water
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Water 4, T-Birds 5
* R. VELARDE facing S. SULLIVAN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The pitch comes in ... another wide one ... ball four ... and Randy heads down to first
T-Birds manager looking at his scoresheet
The T-Birds have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for VELARDE at first base ... Damion EASLEY is headed out there now
he's a threat ... T-Birds skipper wants that run
* B. LARKIN facing S. SULLIVAN, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
EASLEY is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
SWEENEY gets rid of it quickly ... the slide ... safe...good slide
that's his 1st steal of the series
And here comes Water manager ... again ... he's asking SULLIVAN for the ball
on his way to the mound is Jeff SHAW ... the right-hander
SULLIVAN pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits ... one walk
he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for SHAW his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
* B. LARKIN facing J. SHAW, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
SHAW looks back at EASLEY on second ... SHAW fires it in ... ball four
and SHAW issues a free pass ... SHAW is upset with himself
his control has deserted him for the moment ... that was LARKIN's first walk of the series
* B. BONDS facing J. SHAW, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-4
The runners take their lead ... SHAW kicks and deals ... swung on ... easy bouncer to ALFONZO
could be two ... he flips to JETER at second ... over to first ... just in time!
a double play ... EASLEY moves to third ... the Water doing their best to keep this game close
* C. JONES facing J. SHAW, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-4
SHAW looks EASLEY back to third ... the pitch ... swung on ... blooper down the right field line
WALKER racing in ... it drops ... EASLEY coming down the line ... and he scores
JONES's headed for second ... the throw ... the tag ... and he's safe! ... double and an RBI
Water 4, T-Birds 6
* V. GUERRERO facing J. SHAW, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
And the pitch ... lined hard to left ... toward the gap ... it's rolling
that's good for extra bases ... JONES's around third ... he scores
PHILLIPS gets it in quickly ... GUERRERO stops at second ... back-to-back doubles by the T-Birds
Water 4, T-Birds 7
* F. McGRIFF facing J. SHAW, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-4
GUERRERO extending his lead ... the pitch ... McGRIFF slaps one to the right side
STAIRS moves for it ... and he spears it! ... he flips to SHAW covering ... three down
Making another defensive change ... David SEGUI is now playing first for Austin
takes McGRIFF out of the game
Damion EASLEY ... he is now playing second for Austin
* TOP OF THE 8th, Water 4, T-Birds 7
* L. WALKER facing G. LLOYD, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
Now LLOYD comes home with it ... hot smash to third ... JONES gets his glove on it
now the long throw ... SEGUI scoops it on one hop ... and WALKER is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... one down
And here comes T-Birds manager ... again ... he's asking LLOYD for the ball
pitching change for Austin ... righty Bob WELLS will take over and face BOONE
so LLOYD goes one and a third in relief ... the game for LLOYD ... one earned run ... on 2 hits
for WELLS his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to save
Water skipper walking down the bench
Trying to stir up a little magic ... so the switch-hitting Ken CAMINITI will bat
trying for the platoon advantage ... he shoulders the bat ... walks confidently before the crowd
* K. CAMINITI facing B. WELLS, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
He brings it in ... routine fly ball to right ... GUERRERO moves under it ... taps the glove
and makes the catch ... two down!
* M. SWEENEY facing B. WELLS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
Here's the pitch ... grounded to the right side ... wide of first ... and it squirts by SEGUI
and on into right for a base hit ... and SWEENEY has himself a single
that's SWEENEY's 2nd hit of the game
* T. PHILLIPS facing B. WELLS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... taken ... ball one
* T. PHILLIPS facing B. WELLS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... PHILLIPS squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... JONES charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... side retired
Ken CAMINITI ... he is now playing third for Chilliwack
Taking the mound for the Water is Pedro ASTACIO ... so SHAW goes one inning in relief ... his line
one earned run ... on 2 hits ... one walk ... for ASTACIO his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Water 4, T-Birds 7
* S. CASEY facing P. ASTACIO, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
ASTACIO now ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... FINLEY's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... CASEY's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
T-Birds skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... is sending in a runner for CASEY
it's Greg VAUGHN and he's trotting out to second base ... that makes him the DH for now
VAUGHN is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs
* I. RODRIGUEZ facing P. ASTACIO, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-4
To the plate ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly ... JETER's backing up ... and RODRIGUEZ is gone
that's one!
* M. CAMERON facing P. ASTACIO, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-4
The pitch ... popped a mile high ... SWEENEY throws off his mask ... he's there ... foul ground
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... and he ... looks VAUGHN back to second
* D. EASLEY facing P. ASTACIO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-4
And now the pitch ... EASLEY drives it ... deep to left ... I think it can ... I think it can!
it can! ... home run for EASLEY
Water 4, T-Birds 9
* B. LARKIN facing P. ASTACIO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-4
The pitch ... LARKIN cuts at it ... a squibber off the end of the bat
hugging the third base line ... CAMINITI lets it roll ... but the ball refuses to go foul
and it's a base hit ... it'll look like a line drive in the box score
Barry with his 2nd hit in this game
* B. BONDS facing P. ASTACIO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-4
The pitch ... smashed hard at CAMINITI ... he backs up...gloves it ... the throw to first
and it gets by STAIRS ... LARKIN was running ... he'll make third ... and BONDS's safe at first
CAMINITI picks up an error
* C. JONES facing P. ASTACIO, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 9-4
He delivers ... it's a high fly to right ... WALKER going back ... he waits on it
and makes the catch
* TOP OF THE 9th, Water 4, T-Birds 9
* R. LANKFORD facing B. WELLS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-9
The pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... EASLEY to his left ... pebble bounce! ... juggles it
throws quickly to first ... too late ... and they give Ray LANKFORD the hit
Ray with his 2nd hit in this game
* M. STAIRS facing B. WELLS, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-9
The pitch ... half swing ... strike! ... and LANKFORD takes off ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
RODRIGUEZ gets rid of it quickly ... and he's out! ... RODRIGUEZ unloaded that one
what was he thinking about? ... just collecting strawberries, I guess ... one down
* M. STAIRS facing B. WELLS, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-9
WELLS fires it in ... popped high in front of the plate ... RODRIGUEZ tosses his mask away
waves off JONES ... and he's got it ... two down
* S. FINLEY facing B. WELLS, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-9
He lets one go ... swung on and missed ... WELLS pulled the string
and FINLEY was way out in front ... and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Water 4, T-Birds 9