* TOP OF THE 1st, Yip Yip Yipees 0, T-Birds 0

So settle in ... this is a championship game

* R. CEDENO facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... and it's lined to center field ... CAMERON takes three steps to his right

and hauls it in ... one down

* C. BIGGIO facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... taken...ball ... BIGGIO walks ... that was BIGGIO's first walk of the series

* S. SOSA facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The pitch comes in ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... say good-bye

a two-run shot

Yip Yip Yipees 2, T-Birds 0

* K. GRIFFEY facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0

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 GRIFFEY the hit

* J. OLERUD facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0

Space on the right ... GRIFFEY leading off ... he comes home ... yanked to right ... base hit

GUERRERO fields the ball ... GRIFFEY's around second

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving him on

THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here comes the throw

TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here's the play at third ... and he's ... just safe under the tag

a pair of singles for Ypsilanti

* R. MONDESI facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0

Infielders back ... GRIFFEY alert at third ... the pitch comes in ... lined to left center

base hit ... CAMERON is over ... GRIFFEY scores ... CAMERON takes it on the long bounce

OLERUD is around second

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

the strong throw comes in to LARKIN ... and they're holding OLERUD at second

Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 0

* M. LORETTA facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0

The pitch comes in ... there's a looping liner to left ... BONDS will have to hurry

charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... both runners are tagging

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in

* V. CASTILLA facing T. RITCHIE, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-0

The offering to CASTILLA ... chopper back to the mound ... RITCHIE comes in ... picks it up

fires to first ... and gets him by a step ... to retire the side

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 0

* E. BURKS facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

SCHILLING winds up ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks

that was BURKS's first walk of the series

* B. BONDS facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3

They start the runner ... BONDS throws his bat at the ball to protect the runner

nubbed toward first ... OLERUD has only one play ... and he steps on first for the out

* C. JONES facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3

He delivers ... sliced toward third ... it's over his head ... CEDENO's racing in for it

BURKS rounds third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

the throw comes in to CASTILLA ... and they're holding BURKS at third

* V. GUERRERO facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-3

They start the runner ... SCHILLING brings it ... lofted to left ... CEDENO moves under it

and he takes it in ... JONES's headed back to first ... BURKS's tagging

TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?

(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)

but they're holding him at third ... that ball just not deep enough ... JONES retreats to first

* F. McGRIFF facing C. SCHILLING, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-3

BURKS off third ... now he comes home with it ... high fly ball to left ... CEDENO moves under it

CEDENO had him played perfectly ... this should do it ... and he takes it in

* TOP OF THE 2nd, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 0

* J. FLAHERTY facing T. RITCHIE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

The pitch ... popped up to the right side ... McGRIFF looking up ... waiting ... puts it away!

that ball was really lifted ... a tough play ... for out number one

* R. CEDENO facing T. RITCHIE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

Here he comes ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far ... Roger is down on strikes

two away

* C. BIGGIO facing T. RITCHIE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0

Here's the delivery ... on the hands ... it's a slow roller toward JONES ... he charges

scoops it ... over to first ... just in time ... three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 0

* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

Now the pitch ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... FLAHERTY's over

OLERUD's there ... at the dugout ... it's out of reach ... strike one

* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

The pitch to LARKIN ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases

GRIFFEY's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... LARKIN cruises in to second

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3

LARKIN stretches his lead off second ... he's on with a lead-off double ... he wheels and deals

poked to left center ... base hit ... that could be trouble ... CEDENO and GRIFFEY converge

and it's through ... LARKIN scores ... and RODRIGUEZ's in to second standing

as the throw comes in ... back-to-back doubles by the T-Birds

Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 1

* M. CAMERON facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3

He wheels and deals ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... OLERUD's up with it

and he tags the bag ... for the first out ... RODRIGUEZ had to hold up at second

* R. VELARDE facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3

SCHILLING cranks it up ... grounded to short ... LORETTA's there ... and he fires it right by OLERUD

RODRIGUEZ rounds third ... he's headed for home ... he'll score

VELARDE never made the turn toward second ... and has to settle for first

score that E6 on Mark LORETTA

Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 2

* E. BURKS facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3

SCHILLING with the offering ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest

he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... two away ... VELARDE moves up

no chance for the lead runner

* B. BONDS facing C. SCHILLING, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3

VELARDE stretching his lead ... the pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... three down

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 2

* S. SOSA facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2

RITCHIE with the pitch ... poked to left center ... it's playable ... BONDS and CAMERON converge

CAMERON calls him off ... and he pulls it in ... one down

* K. GRIFFEY facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2

RITCHIE winds and fires ... just off the corner ... a base on balls

that was GRIFFEY's first walk of the series

* J. OLERUD facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2

He comes home ... punched to left ... it drops in safely ... BONDS collects the ball

GRIFFEY's rounding second

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but the coach flashes the stop sign ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in

and OLERUD is on with a single ... 2nd safety for OLERUD

* R. MONDESI facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2

The runners take their lead ... the delivery from RITCHIE ... OOOOF! ... MONDESI flails the air

but fails to make contact ... that's strike three ... and Raul is headed back to the bench

two gone

* M. LORETTA facing T. RITCHIE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2

The offering to LORETTA ... it's a high bouncer to third ... JONES gloves it ... guns it to first

in time

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 2

* C. JONES facing C. SCHILLING, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3

The pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to BIGGIO ... he dives ... he's got it ... throws quickly

in time ... one away

* V. GUERRERO facing C. SCHILLING, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3

Here comes the pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... bye-bye

over the left field wall

Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 3

* F. McGRIFF facing C. SCHILLING, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

The pitch ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two gone

* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

The pitch ... LARKIN hits a ground-hugger toward second ... BIGGIO picks it up and flips it to first

routine ... three down

* TOP OF THE 4th, Yip Yip Yipees 3, T-Birds 3

* V. CASTILLA facing T. RITCHIE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

No, wait ... RITCHIE is walking off the mound ... here comes the trainer ... they're talking it over

he's holding his wrist ... Todd throws a practice toss now ... oh, he can't even reach the plate

he will have to come out of the game ... he's probably gone for the series

The report from the clubhouse... ... T-Birds pitcher Todd RITCHIE ... injured for 22 days

Has made his decision ... with RITCHIE injured ... Jason GRIMSLEY will take the mound for Austin

so RITCHIE is yanked early ... he goes only three innings ... his line ... 3 runs ... on 5 hits

a homer ... 2 walks ... he struck out 2 ... he gets a no-decision

for GRIMSLEY his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher

it's his game to win

* V. CASTILLA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3

The pitch ... CASTILLA hacks at it ... and shoots it skyward ... into short left-center

that could be trouble ... LARKIN puts on a burst of speed ... CAMERON won't be able to reach it

LARKIN cannot get it! ... he had to leap over a sliding CAMERON to avoid a collision

and CASTILLA holds first with a single

* J. FLAHERTY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3

Space on the right ... now the pitch ... and it hit him!

that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out

FLAHERTY's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he makes his way slowly down to first

* R. CEDENO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 3-3

The runners take their lead ... and the pitch comes in ... hit hard toward the gap in right center

and it drops ... CASTILLA's rounding third ... digging ... Yip Yip Yipees have the lead!

he'll score ... FLAHERTY will make third ... the throw in to second ... and CEDENO holds at first

RBI single

Yip Yip Yipees 4, T-Birds 3

* C. BIGGIO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-3

Firstbaseman McGRIFF right on the bag ... there goes CEDENO ... he waves at it ... and he misses

CEDENO's stealing second

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

RODRIGUEZ guns it down ... the tag ... and the ump signals safe

that's his 1st steal of the series

* C. BIGGIO facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-3

The runners take their lead ... GRIMSLEY to the wind ... hit in the air to right

GUERRERO drifts over ... and he's got it ... both runners tag ... GUERRERO turns and sets

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they're holding him at third

* S. SOSA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-3

They're playing him in ... the offering to SOSA ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four

and a free pass for SOSA ... and the bases are loaded

that was SOSA's first walk of the series

* K. GRIFFEY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-3

Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... hit down the line inside third

JONES backhands it ... fires home ... and he's out! ... you bet he's out ... go to town, T-Birds!

they cut off the run! ... and the bases are still loaded

* J. OLERUD facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-3

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... low ... ball four ... OLERUD hustles down to first

that forces in a run ... and the bases are still loaded ... oh, those bases on balls

that was OLERUD's first walk of the series

Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3

* R. MONDESI facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 5-3

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... punched back to the mound ... and caught by GRIMSLEY!

side retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5

Here's the pitch ... checked swing ... ball four ... and he trots down to first

that was RODRIGUEZ's first walk of the series

* M. CAMERON facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5

SCHILLING rocks and fires ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one away

* R. VELARDE facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5

Now SCHILLING pitches ... banged to left center ... CEDENO's running to the gap

GRIFFEY's racing over ... and it drops between them ... RODRIGUEZ rounds third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

the throw comes in to LORETTA ... they're holding RODRIGUEZ at third

and VELARDE's in standing with a double

* E. BURKS facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-5

Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... strike three

BURKS swung right through it ... two away ... and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it

* B. BONDS facing C. SCHILLING, B 4th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-5

Here's a pitch ... one-hopper back to SCHILLING ... he picked it! ... he'll go to first

side retired

* TOP OF THE 5th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3

* M. LORETTA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

GRIMSLEY winds up ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one

* M. LORETTA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

GRIMSLEY brings it ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... CAMERON's there

and he pulls it in ... one away

* V. CASTILLA facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

The pitch ... batted slowly toward first ... McGRIFF fields it and feeds GRIMSLEY coming over

for the putout

* J. FLAHERTY facing J. GRIMSLEY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

The pitch is on the way ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3

* C. JONES facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5

The pitch ... lofted to left field ... CEDENO over ... and he puts it away ... one away

* V. GUERRERO facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5

The pitch ... bounced up the middle ... LORETTA can't reach it ... neither can BIGGIO

a one-bagger for GUERRERO ... that's GUERRERO's 2nd hit of the game

* F. McGRIFF facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5

Firstbaseman OLERUD right on the bag ... SCHILLING brings it ... toward the gap ... CEDENO's over

cuts it off on the bounce ... GUERRERO's rounding second

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but the coach is signaling to stop ... he'll stop there ... as the throw comes in

the T-Birds put two singles back-to-back ... the tying run is on

* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-5

And now the pitch ... just missed ... ball one

* B. LARKIN facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-5

The runners take their lead ... SCHILLING comes to him ... he squares ... bunted to the right side

OLERUD picks it up ... looks at third ... now turns and flips to first ... in time for the out

a sacrifice for LARKIN ... and the runners move up ... the tying run is now at second base

T-Birds manager looking at his scoresheet

We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base

McGRIFF leaves the field ... here comes Damion EASLEY ... he's a threat

T-Birds skipper wants that run

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing C. SCHILLING, B 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 3-5

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... hard bouncer to BIGGIO ... he charges ... scoops it

flips to first ... out by a step ... side retired

Sean CASEY is now playing first for Austin ... takes EASLEY out of the game

Coming in to pitch is Bob WELLS ... GRIMSLEY pitched two innings in relief ... the game for GRIMSLEY

2 runs ... on 2 hits ... walked 2 ... one strikeout

for WELLS his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher

* TOP OF THE 6th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3

* R. CEDENO facing B. WELLS, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

Here's the pitch from WELLS ... a line drive off the bat of CEDENO ... BONDS runs in on it

and it stays up for him ... he's got it ... CEDENO is around first

he thought it would drop in ... one down

* C. BIGGIO facing B. WELLS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

WELLS comes to him ... BIGGIO hacks at it ... and shoots it skyward ... into short left-center

that could be trouble ... LARKIN puts on a burst of speed ... CAMERON won't be able to reach it

LARKIN cannot get it! ... he had to leap over a sliding CAMERON to avoid a collision

and BIGGIO holds first with a single

* S. SOSA facing B. WELLS, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3

BIGGIO well off first ... WELLS fires it in ... looped to left ... and JONES brings it down

BIGGIO scampers back

* K. GRIFFEY facing B. WELLS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3

WELLS brings it ... easy bouncer to VELARDE ... he's up with it ... over to LARKIN covering second

in time ... that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3

* M. CAMERON facing C. SCHILLING, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5

Now SCHILLING comes home with it ... lofted deep to center field ... GRIFFEY roams over

he has it measured ... he hauls it in ... one away

* R. VELARDE facing C. SCHILLING, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5

He lets one go ... VELARDE lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... two gone

* E. BURKS facing C. SCHILLING, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5

SCHILLING with the offering ... routine fly ball to right ... this should do it

MONDESI moves under it ... taps the glove ... and makes the catch ... for the final out

* TOP OF THE 7th, Yip Yip Yipees 5, T-Birds 3

* J. OLERUD facing B. WELLS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3

WELLS comes to him ... slow tapper toward second ... and it bounces off the heel of his glove

and OLERUD's safe at first ... VELARDE picks up an error

* R. MONDESI facing B. WELLS, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3

They're holding OLERUD ... OLERUD about two feet from first ... WELLS now

he goes the opposite way ... and it's through ... base hit right field ... GUERRERO retrieves it

and the Yip Yip Yipees have a pair of runners ... 2nd safety for MONDESI

* M. LORETTA facing B. WELLS, T 7th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-3

WELLS deals ... he squares ... it's popped up ... in foul territory ... RODRIGUEZ dives

and makes the catch ... he's on his feet ... guns it to first ... and MONDESI gets back in there

* V. CASTILLA facing B. WELLS, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-3

Now WELLS comes home with it ... routine fly ball to right ... GUERRERO moves under it

and brings it down ... both runners are tagging

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in

* J. FLAHERTY facing B. WELLS, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-3

The runners take their lead ... here's the pitch ... spanked hard to the hole on the right side

it skips past VELARDE ... and on into right field for a hit ... GUERRERO racing over

OLERUD is well around third ... MONDESI is around second

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving OLERUD in

TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)

MONDESI's headed for third

THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?

(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)

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

and MONDESI moves to third ... FLAHERTY is on with a single

Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 3

* R. CEDENO facing B. WELLS, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 6-3

WELLS watching MONDESI at third ... now WELLS comes home with it ... grounded to short

LARKIN's up with it ... he flips to VELARDE covering ... and they get him ... to retire the side

* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 3

* B. BONDS facing C. SCHILLING, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6

To the plate ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... GRIFFEY runs straight back

he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... he made that look easy

one down

* C. JONES facing C. SCHILLING, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6

The pitch from SCHILLING ... just off the corner ... a base on balls

that was JONES's first walk of the series

* V. GUERRERO facing C. SCHILLING, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6

And JONES takes off ... GUERRERO goes the opposite way ... right side ... and it's through

a base hit ... Craig BIGGIO ran over to cover second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole

Chipper JONES goes on to third ... and Vladimir GUERRERO shows some good bat control

perfectly placed through the hole left by the Yip Yip Yipees infield

that's GUERRERO's 3rd hit of the game

And here comes Yip Yip Yipees manager ... he's asking SCHILLING for the ball

pitching change for Ypsilanti ... sends John ROCKER to the hill

so SCHILLING goes six and a third ... his line ... 3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 8 hits ... a homer

walked 3 ... he fans 5 ... he's responsible for the runners

he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead ... for ROCKER his first appearance in the series

he's a southpaw ... he'll be looking for the double play

* S. CASEY facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-6

Infield back ... there goes GUERRERO ... fisted to the left side ... and it's through

LORETTA broke for second ... JONES will score ... GUERRERO moves easily to third

and Sean CASEY is on with a control single ... a perfectly placed hit

Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 4

T-Birds skipper walking down the bench

The T-Birds have asked for time ... they're making a move

there will be a runner for CASEY at first base ... Greg VAUGHN is headed out there now

VAUGHN is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs

* B. LARKIN facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-6

Infield back ... and VAUGHN takes off ... here's the pitch ... LARKIN slices one out toward second

and it's through ... BIGGIO broke for second ... GUERRERO scores ... Greg VAUGHN goes on to third

and LARKIN collects a lovely hit ... beautifully executed

Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 5

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 5-6

LARKIN bluffs going ... and LARKIN takes off ... he brings it home ... swung on ... right through it

LARKIN's stealing second

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

FLAHERTY guns it down ... BIGGIO's tag ... and he's safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series

* I. RODRIGUEZ facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 5-6

Left-hander ROCKER ready ... and they're putting RODRIGUEZ on ... he trots down to first

and the bases are loaded ... there's no room now for mistakes to Mike CAMERON ... will let ROCKER

take his chances with Mike CAMERON

* M. CAMERON facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 5-6

Throw to first ... picked off! ... great tag by John OLERUD ... that's two!

* M. CAMERON facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 5-6

VAUGHN down the line some at third ... he comes home ... and it gets by FLAHERTY!

the ball goes to the backstop ... he scrambles for the ball ... VAUGHN races home ... he scores

tie game ... LARKIN hustles over to third ... and they score that a passed ball

Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 6

* M. CAMERON facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 6-6

LARKIN with a head fake at third ... the delivery ... CAMERON puts a charge into it

long run for GRIFFEY ... but he'd need wings to get to this one ... kiss it goodbye!

Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 8

* R. VELARDE facing J. ROCKER, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-6

ROCKER into his motion ... delivers ... fly ball center field ... plenty of room ... GRIFFEY's there

and takes it in ... that's three away

David SEGUI is now playing first for Austin ... takes VAUGHN out of the game

Coming in to relieve WELLS is Armando BENITEZ ... the right-hander

WELLS pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... one unearned run ... on 3 hits

for BENITEZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher

it's his game to save

* TOP OF THE 8th, Yip Yip Yipees 6, T-Birds 8

* C. BIGGIO facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8

The pitch ... swung on and missed ... BENITEZ pulled the string ... and BIGGIO was way out in front

one away

* S. SOSA facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8

To the plate ... he pops it up ... SEGUI's backing up ... he's calling for it

and makes the catch ... for the second out

* K. GRIFFEY facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8

The offering to GRIFFEY ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one

* K. GRIFFEY facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-8

BENITEZ fires it in ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... GRIFFEY draws a walk

* J. OLERUD facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 6-8

The pitch ... swung on ... it's back to BENITEZ ... he gloves it ... fires to first

the throw is wild!...into right field ... GRIFFEY's going for third

OLERUD's headed for second ... the throw to second ... LARKIN's tag ... and he's safe!

GRIFFEY will try to score ... he's charging down the line ... he slides ... safe at home!

what a play! ... that'll be an error on BENITEZ ... the T-Birds have now committed 2 errors

the tying run is now at second base

Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 8

Yip Yip Yipees skipper walking down the bench

The Yip Yip Yipees have asked for time ... they're making a move

and will bring in a pinch runner at second base ... OLERUD leaves the field

here comes Marquis GRISSOM ... GRISSOM is a thief ... Yip Yip Yipees skipper wants that run

* R. MONDESI facing A. BENITEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 7-8

GRISSOM moves another step away from second ... BENITEZ cranks it up ... breaking ball

bounced past BENITEZ ... LARKIN's over ... makes the pick up ... throws quickly

that's the third out!

Makes his move ... Edgar RENTERIA is now playing shortstop ... GRISSOM is out

Mark LORETTA stays in ... now playing first for the Yip Yip Yipees

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 8

* E. BURKS facing J. ROCKER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7

ROCKER to the wind ... powered into left field ... it's a gapper ... CEDENO's chasing it

and BURKS slips going around first ... he's headed for second ... he's in standing

double for Ellis BURKS ... and that's the 12th base knock for the T-Birds in this game

T-Birds skipper walking down the bench

The T-Birds have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for BURKS

it's David CONE and he's trotting out to second base ... that makes him the DH for now

CONE is no speed merchant ... but he won't slow you down

* B. BONDS facing J. ROCKER, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 8-7

ROCKER comes to the plate ... base hit right field ... it drops in front of MONDESI

he has to play the long bounce ... CONE rounds third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

the throw comes in to LORETTA ... and they're holding CONE at third

And here comes Yip Yip Yipees manager ... again ... he's asking ROCKER for the ball

he'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Kevin McGLINCHY

and that will turn around JONES ... so ROCKER goes only two thirds of an inning ... he yielded

3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 5 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he's responsible for the runners

for McGLINCHY his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher

he'll probably be after the K

* C. JONES facing K. McGLINCHY, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 8-7

Firstbaseman LORETTA right on the bag ... and BONDS takes off ... McGLINCHY delivers

and it gets by FLAHERTY! ... CONE scores easily ... BONDS's heading for third ... flying

he'll make it ... ball one

Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 9

* C. JONES facing K. McGLINCHY, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 9-7

Speedy BONDS edging down the line ... here's the pitch ... hot smash to BIGGIO ... and it's by him

BONDS scores easily ... single for JONES

Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 10

* V. GUERRERO facing K. McGLINCHY, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 10-7

Chipper JONES is on the move ... he brings it home ... it's a bullet to RENTERIA ... he spears it

over to first ... double play!

* D. SEGUI facing K. McGLINCHY, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-7

And now the pitch ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... GRIFFEY got a late start

he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing

that's the third out!

* TOP OF THE 9th, Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 10

* M. LORETTA facing A. BENITEZ, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-10

Now BENITEZ comes home with it ... grounded toward LARKIN ... he fields it ... takes his time

throws over to SEGUI ... and LORETTA is gone ... and there's one away

Yip Yip Yipees skipper walking down the bench

Trying to make it happen ... it looks like CASTILLA will not bat ... it's going to be David JUSTICE

he grabs a bat ... heads out ... will send him up to battle the right-hander

And here comes T-Birds manager ... he's asking BENITEZ for the ball

is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Graeme LLOYD takes the mound to face JUSTICE

so BENITEZ goes one and a third in relief ... the line on him ... one unearned run

he did not give up a hit ... one walk ... one strikeout

for LLOYD his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to save

* D. JUSTICE facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 7-10

LLOYD fires it in ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... CAMERON's racing over

so's GUERRERO ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily

a double for David JUSTICE

Yip Yip Yipees manager looking at his scoresheet

We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base

JUSTICE leaves the field ... here comes Travis LEE ... he's not blazing but he's quick

LLOYD will keep an eye on him

Who is it? ... Joe RANDA will bat for FLAHERTY ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat

strolls to the box

* J. RANDA facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 7-10

LEE moves quietly toward third ... quick move to the plate ... it's popped up

in the air to the left side ... LARKIN's racing over ... into foul territory

he waves off JONES ... and makes the catch ... for out number two ... LEE holds second

* R. CEDENO facing G. LLOYD, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 7-10

LLOYD looks back at LEE on second ... LLOYD rocks and fires ... a lazy fly ball to left

CEDENO got under it ... and now so does BONDS ... it's in the bag

and that's the final out of the game

FINAL SCORE : Yip Yip Yipees 7, T-Birds 10