* TOP OF THE 1st, Dingers 0, Surly Smoke 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* A. GORDON facing J. MASTERSON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from MASTERSON ... GORDON lays off the pitch ... ball four ... Alex takes his base
* L. DUDA facing J. MASTERSON, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They start the runner ... MASTERSON comes home ... it's lifted high to shallow left
HOLLIDAY running in ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... for the first out
GORDON gets back to first
* M. CABRERA facing J. MASTERSON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
GORDON going with the pitch ... CABRERA goes the opposite way ... bounced to the right side
just out of CANO's reach ... CANO had broken for second ... and that let the ball get through
GORDON winds up perched on third ... and CABRERA is on with a single ... a textbook hit-and-run
for Miguel CABRERA, his 4th hit of the series
* D. ORTIZ facing J. MASTERSON, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
grounded to LONGORIA at third ... and it bounces off the heel of his glove
the ball rolls away ... GORDON will score ... CABRERA moves to second ... and ORTIZ's on at first
Dingers 1, Surly Smoke 0
And here comes Surly Smoke manager ... he's asking MASTERSON for the ball
they'll go to Brad ZIEGLER ... so MASTERSON is yanked early
he goes only one third of an inning ... the line on him ... one earned run ... so far
on one hit ... one walk ... he's responsible for the runners ... he can only lose it
for ZIEGLER ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander ZIEGLER has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... he'll be looking for the double play
* J. BRUCE facing B. ZIEGLER, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... the delivery from ZIEGLER ... low ... ball four
BRUCE hustles down to first ... and the bases are loaded
* I. KINSLER facing B. ZIEGLER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 1-0
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
drilled to right by KINSLER ... it is high ... it is far ... it is...
caught at the wall by MARKAKIS ... the runners are tagging ... MARKAKIS turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CABRERA coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending ORTIZ to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and BRUCE's trying for second
THROW TO HOME, THIRD OR SECOND?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-second)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... out!...just missed getting in
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... CABRERA just doesn't have the wheels
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Dingers 1, Surly Smoke 0
* M. HOLLIDAY facing K. LOHSE, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here's a pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for LOHSE ... one down
* C. GRANDERSON facing K. LOHSE, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
LOHSE delivers ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... GRANDERSON goes down swinging
two gone
* R. CANO facing K. LOHSE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering ... cut on ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... BOURN's in
and it skips by him ... he's after it ... and CANO is in to second standing
score that a double ... BRUCE came over quickly to back him up
for CANO, his 5th double of the series ... for Robinson CANO, his 6th hit of the series
* J. GIAMBI facing K. LOHSE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
CANO at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... GIAMBI pulls away
but the ump says it's in there ... and LOHSE records a strikeout ... side retired
LOHSE starts fast by striking out the side
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Dingers 1, Surly Smoke 0
* A. CABRERA facing B. ZIEGLER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... cut on ... hit in the air ... left field ... HOLLIDAY's right there
and he makes the catch ... notch one
* M. WIETERS facing B. ZIEGLER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... WIETERS sends it in the air ... deep right center field ... GRANDERSON after it
MARKAKIS goes over ... and right fielder MARKAKIS chases it down ... two down
* M. BOURN facing B. ZIEGLER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
ZIEGLER comes home ... fisted to right by BOURN ... MARKAKIS will have to hustle ... he's there
and hauls it in ... he made that look easy ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Dingers 1, Surly Smoke 0
* M. TEIXEIRA facing K. LOHSE, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... swung on ... hit in the air to right ... BRUCE drifts over ... and he's got it
one down
* E. LONGORIA facing K. LOHSE, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
LOHSE fires it in ... slashed into the hole ... KINSLER to his left ... he has it
over to CABRERA ... LONGORIA's gone ... and that's the second out
* N. MARKAKIS facing K. LOHSE, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
LOHSE fires it in ... MARKAKIS doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
that was MARKAKIS's first walk of the series
* M. SCUTARO facing K. LOHSE, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman CABRERA's on the bag ... MARKAKIS with a substantial lead ... the runner's going
SCUTARO goes the opposite way ... right side ... and it's through ... a base hit
KINSLER had broken for second ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
and Nick MARKAKIS owns third easily ... and Marco SCUTARO shows some good bat control
a classic hit-and-run ... for Marco SCUTARO, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. MARTIN facing K. LOHSE, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
MARKAKIS takes his lead at third ... the pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
that will load them up ... that was MARTIN's first walk of the series
And here comes Dingers manager ... he's asking LOHSE for the ball
taking the mound for the Dingers is J.J. PUTZ ... the right-hander ... so LOHSE is yanked early
he goes only an inning and two thirds ... he yielded ... 2 hits ... 2 walks ... he struck out 3
he's responsible for the runners ... he can still lose this game
for PUTZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
* M. HOLLIDAY facing J. PUTZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-1
The pitch to HOLLIDAY ... ties him up inside ... and HOLLIDAY swings through it
PUTZ notches a strikeout ... Surly Smoke go down ... and he leaves the bases loaded
and they get out of it with a big strikeout
He's calling for Casey JANSSEN ... so ZIEGLER goes an inning and two thirds in relief
the game for ZIEGLER ... no runs or hits ... one walk
for JANSSEN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Dingers 1, Surly Smoke 0
* A. GORDON facing C. JANSSEN, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
JANSSEN winds and fires ... low and away ... ball one
* A. GORDON facing C. JANSSEN, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here he comes ... taken...ball ... GORDON walks
* L. DUDA facing C. JANSSEN, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Now the delivery ... grounded deep into the hole ... SCUTARO's over ... he's got it
the long throw to first ... one away ... GORDON moves up ... GORDON moved quickly with the pitch
there was no way to get the lead runner
* M. CABRERA facing C. JANSSEN, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The offering from JANSSEN ... oooh! it gets him ... right in the lower back
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
CABRERA's in pain ... it doesn't look good ... CABRERA is a very tough customer
he can absorb a lot of punishment ... The report from the clubhouse... ... Miguel CABRERA
injured for the rest of the day
Dingers manager looking at his scoresheet
CABRERA is injured ... who ya gunna call? ... will hustle Mike CUDDYER out to run for him
we'll have to see if he stays in the game ... CUDDYER is no speed merchant
but he won't slow you down
* D. ORTIZ facing C. JANSSEN, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... JANSSEN kicks and deals ... grounded hard to short ... could be two
SCUTARO fields it ... flips to CANO at second ... over to first ... in time ... a double play
and they get out of the inning
Mike CUDDYER ... he'll be playing first for Ding Dong
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Dingers 1, Surly Smoke 0
* C. GRANDERSON facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
PUTZ to the wind ... on the hands ... GRANDERSON flicks it to right ... KINSLER might have a play
racing back for it ... but it falls in ... just out of reach
and GRANDERSON is aboard with a single ... for Curtis GRANDERSON, his 5th hit of the series
* R. CANO facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
GRANDERSON is running
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
WIETERS fires it down ... he hooks the bag and eludes the tag
that's his 1st steal of the series
* R. CANO facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
GRANDERSON now with an aggressive lead ... he brings it in ... hit like a shot
KINSLER waves on it ... but it's by him into right ... GRANDERSON rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to CUDDYER ... and they're holding GRANDERSON at third
Robinson with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Robinson CANO, his 7th hit of the series
* J. GIAMBI facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... here's a pitch ... the heater ... it's in there
strike three ... one down ... and PUTZ gets a big strikeout
* M. TEIXEIRA facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
Big hole on the right side ... CANO takes a good lead ... the runner's going ... he waves at it
right through it ... CANO's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
WIETERS guns it down ... CABRERA's tag ... safe at second ... that's his 1st steal of the series
and that's the Surly Smoke 2nd stolen base in this game
* M. TEIXEIRA facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 0-1
Now PUTZ ready ... and they're putting TEIXEIRA on ... he trots down to first
and the bases are loaded ... there's no room now for mistakes to Evan LONGORIA ... will let PUTZ
take his chances with Evan LONGORIA
* E. LONGORIA facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-1
Infield back at double play depth ... he wheels and deals ... lined hard to right ... base hit
BRUCE is after it ... he cuts it off deep in the gap ... GRANDERSON scores ... tie game
CANO is around third ... TEIXEIRA is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CANO in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're holding TEIXEIRA at second
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and TEIXEIRA holds at second ... LONGORIA holds at first
Dingers 1, Surly Smoke 2
* N. MARKAKIS facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
The runners take their lead ... PUTZ rocks and fires ... bounced to CABRERA ... could be two
flips to KINSLER at second ... over to first ... not in time ... TEIXEIRA moves to third
* M. SCUTARO facing J. PUTZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-1
TEIXEIRA steps off third ... PUTZ brings it to the plate ... grounded to short
CABRERA's up with it ... he flips to KINSLER covering ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 4th, Dingers 1, Surly Smoke 2
* J. BRUCE facing C. JANSSEN, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here he comes ... ripped to right center ... MARKAKIS racing in ... and it gets by him
and he skids and he's sitting there on his ... now he's up ... he's after it
BRUCE races around second ... he's heading for third ... here comes MARKAKIS's throw
not in time ... and BRUCE's in standing ... score that a single
that's an error on Nick MARKAKIS
* I. KINSLER facing C. JANSSEN, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
Surly Smoke playing for the out at first ... BRUCE down the line some at third
now he comes home with it ... it's a high fly to right ... MARKAKIS camps in his tracks
and he drops it! ... BRUCE scores ... tie game ... now he quickly wings it back to the infield
KINSLER has to hold at first ... that was deep enough so they score that a sac fly
MARKAKIS picks up an error ... he was just a little casual making that play
and that's his 2nd error in the game ... 3 errors now for Rushville
that'll give a few more grey hairs
Dingers 2, Surly Smoke 2
* A. CABRERA facing C. JANSSEN, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Here's a pitch ... low and away ... and KINSLER is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTIN fires it down ... safe! ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
* A. CABRERA facing C. JANSSEN, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
KINSLER at second takes a big lead ... now JANSSEN comes home with it ... and CABRERA unloads on it
that's long gone ... a tape measure job deep to right ... CABRERA will touch them all
and he's sure taking his time ... he's greeted at the plate
Dingers 4, Surly Smoke 2
And here comes Surly Smoke manager ... again ... he's asking JANSSEN for the ball
Jonathan PAPELBON will take the mound for Rushville ... so JANSSEN goes one inning in relief
his line ... 3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk
for PAPELBON his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
the damage has been done ... he just wants to get out of the inning
* M. WIETERS facing J. PAPELBON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Now PAPELBON pitches ... WIETERS raps it to the right side ... CANO ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and WIETERS is retired ... one down
* M. BOURN facing J. PAPELBON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Now PAPELBON pitches ... and it's hit on a line to right center ... GRANDERSON with the long run
he'll get there ... BOURN's gone ... two down
* A. GORDON facing J. PAPELBON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... but doesn't ... and HOLLIDAY shags this one down
that's three away
They'll go to Craig KIMBREL ... the right-hander ... so PUTZ goes one and a third in relief
the game for PUTZ ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... one walk ... he struck out 2 ... for KIMBREL
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander KIMBREL has worked three and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Dingers 4, Surly Smoke 2
* R. MARTIN facing C. KIMBREL, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The offering from KIMBREL ... checked swing ... he went around ... one down
* M. HOLLIDAY facing C. KIMBREL, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
He delivers ... breaking ball ... grounded hard to GORDON ... it's off his glove
but he recovers and throws quickly ... and he's out! ... two away
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. KIMBREL, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch to GRANDERSON ... GRANDERSON smacks it toward the hole ... CABRERA far to his right
nice stop ... but he bobbles it ... GRANDERSON takes a big turn around first
but he'll stop there ... they give him a single ... that's GRANDERSON's 2nd hit of the game
for Curtis GRANDERSON, his 6th hit of the series
* R. CANO facing C. KIMBREL, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
Firstbaseman CUDDYER perched right in front of the bag ... the offering from KIMBREL ... swung on
and it's pulled hard to right ... good-bye Mr. Spalding ... it's gone! ... Robinson ties the game
home run for CANO ... and two runs score
Dingers 4, Surly Smoke 4
* J. GIAMBI facing C. KIMBREL, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... fly ball right center ... BOURN on his horse ... but he won't get there
it's off the wall ... BOURN is chasing it down ... and GIAMBI will make second standing
for GIAMBI, his 2nd double of the series ... for Jason GIAMBI, his 4th hit of the series
* M. TEIXEIRA facing C. KIMBREL, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
Here's the pitch ... swing and a miss ... TEIXEIRA goes down on strikes ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Dingers 4, Surly Smoke 4
* L. DUDA facing J. PAPELBON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
PAPELBON brings it ... DUDA lofts an air-job to left ... HOLLIDAY and GRANDERSON range over
HOLLIDAY says he'll take it ... and he covers it ... one away
* M. CUDDYER facing J. PAPELBON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
PAPELBON brings it to the plate ... popped up ... back toward the screen
MARTIN throws off his mask ... it's playable ... and he covers it ... two down
* D. ORTIZ facing J. PAPELBON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... low and inside ... ball one
* D. ORTIZ facing J. PAPELBON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... a whiff! ... side retired
For the Dingers ... Alex GORDON moves to left field
Another defensive change by ... for the Dingers ... now has Carlos RUIZ playing third
DUDA is out of the game
On his way to the mound is Vinnie PESTANO ... the right-hander
KIMBREL pitched one inning in relief ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... a homer
he struck out 2 ... for PESTANO ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander PESTANO has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Dingers 4, Surly Smoke 4
* E. LONGORIA facing V. PESTANO, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to CUDDYER
and they get him ... for out number one
* N. MARKAKIS facing V. PESTANO, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
To the plate ... OOOOF! ... MARKAKIS flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... two away
* M. SCUTARO facing V. PESTANO, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... BOURN's racing back
it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
SCUTARO hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for SCUTARO
that's SCUTARO's 2nd hit of the game ... for SCUTARO, his 1st double of the series
for Marco SCUTARO, his 3rd hit of the series
* R. MARTIN facing V. PESTANO, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
Now PESTANO pitches ... a lazy fly ball to left ... MARTIN got under it ... and now so does GORDON
it's in the bag ... that's three away
They'll go to LaTroy HAWKINS ... so PAPELBON goes two innings in relief ... his line
no runs or hits ... one strikeout ... for HAWKINS ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander HAWKINS has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save
it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 6th, Dingers 4, Surly Smoke 4
* J. BRUCE facing L. HAWKINS, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now HAWKINS pitches ... it's a moonshot ... right field ... MARKAKIS over ... he's got lots of room
waits ... waits ... and brings it in ... one away
* I. KINSLER facing L. HAWKINS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... a blast to right ... way back ... it's gone! ... he just went with the pitch
Dingers 5, Surly Smoke 4
* A. CABRERA facing L. HAWKINS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
HAWKINS to the wind ... lazy fly to center ... easy chance for GRANDERSON ... he's got it
two down
* M. WIETERS facing L. HAWKINS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
HAWKINS into his motion ... delivers ... long fly to center ... Curtis GRANDERSON ... he's going
he's going ... he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... that's three away
They'll go to Tim HUDSON ... the right-hander ... PESTANO pitched one inning in relief ... his line
one hit ... one strikeout ... for HUDSON ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander HUDSON has worked two innings ... he has a lofty 18.00 ERA ... no record yet
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Dingers 5, Surly Smoke 4
* M. HOLLIDAY facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
HUDSON fires it in ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side
CABRERA will have to rush his throw ... wide throw!
CUDDYER could not keep his foot on the bag ... and HOLLIDAY is on at first
CABRERA picks up an error ... the tying run is on
* C. GRANDERSON facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-5
Now he throws to first ... and HOLLIDAY's ... safe! ... he dives back in
HUDSON gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... the pitch ... grounded hard wide of third
RUIZ takes it on the short hop ... he'll go to first ... and they get him ... one down!
HOLLIDAY moves to second on the play
* R. CANO facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound ... HUDSON knocks it down
now he has it ... no play at third ... he takes the out at first ... HOLLIDAY moves to third
the tying run is now at third base
And here comes Dingers manager ... again ... he's asking HUDSON for the ball
so hands the ball to Antonio BASTARDO ... the Dingers left-hander will face GIAMBI
so HUDSON goes only two thirds of an inning ... the game for HUDSON ... no runs or hits
he leaves with a runner on ... for BASTARDO ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty BASTARDO has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* J. GIAMBI facing A. BASTARDO, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 4-5
HOLLIDAY down the line some at third ... BASTARDO brings it ... line drive base hit
HOLLIDAY trots in with the run ... tie game!
left fielder GORDON handles it cleanly and plays it to second
Dingers 5, Surly Smoke 5
Surly Smoke manager looking at his scoresheet
The Surly Smoke have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... GIAMBI leaves the field
here comes Desmond JENNINGS ... that makes him the DH for now
he's very agressive on the paths ... Surly Smoke skipper wants that run
And here comes Dingers manager ... again ... he's asking BASTARDO for the ball
he's calling for Eric O'FLAHERTY ... so BASTARDO didn't get his man ... he pitched to one batter
the result ... one hit ... he leaves with a runner on ... for O'FLAHERTY
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty O'FLAHERTY has worked two innings
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... his record ... one loss ... he's looking for one out
* M. TEIXEIRA facing E. O'FLAHERTY, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
Firstbaseman CUDDYER holding the runner on ... they start the runner ... rocketed toward third
and he's got it in the air!
* TOP OF THE 7th, Dingers 5, Surly Smoke 5
* M. BOURN facing L. HAWKINS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
HAWKINS comes home ... popped him up ... back of second ... SCUTARO waves off CANO
and gathers it in ... for the first out
* A. GORDON facing L. HAWKINS, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
To the plate ... routine grounder to SCUTARO ... he's up with it ... over to first
and GORDON is retired ... two away!
* C. RUIZ facing L. HAWKINS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Here he comes ... he goes the other way ... slashed into the hole ... base hit
and RUIZ holds with a single ... for Carlos RUIZ, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. CUDDYER facing L. HAWKINS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
The pitch is on the way ... ground ball ... LONGORIA's up with it ... fires to second
and they get him ... Dingers go down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Dingers 5, Surly Smoke 5
* E. LONGORIA facing E. O'FLAHERTY, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Now O'FLAHERTY comes home with it ... misses the strike zone ... LONGORIA ambles to first
* N. MARKAKIS facing E. O'FLAHERTY, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
LONGORIA bluffs going ... O'FLAHERTY with the offering ... chopper back to the mound
O'FLAHERTY gloves it ... he flips to CUDDYER at first ... for the out
LONGORIA moves to second on the play ... one away
* M. SCUTARO facing E. O'FLAHERTY, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
LONGORIA stretches his lead off second ... O'FLAHERTY turns and fakes the throw to second
LONGORIA steps back toward second ... O'FLAHERTY's back on the rubber ... he comes home
SCUTARO gets this one in the air ... on the infield ... the shortstop CABRERA drifts over
behind second base ... to make the catch ... two away!
* R. MARTIN facing E. O'FLAHERTY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
LONGORIA at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... MARTIN waves at one in the dirt
and he's a strikeout victim ... three down
Is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Javier LOPEZ takes the mound to face ORTIZ
HAWKINS pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... a homer
for LOPEZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 8th, Dingers 5, Surly Smoke 5
* D. ORTIZ facing J. LOPEZ, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Now the delivery ... hit in the air to center ... GRANDERSON takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... one away!
* J. BRUCE facing J. LOPEZ, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... BRUCE goes down swinging ... two away!
* I. KINSLER facing J. LOPEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... TEIXEIRA covers it and touches the bag
Dingers gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Dingers 5, Surly Smoke 5
* M. HOLLIDAY facing E. O'FLAHERTY, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box ... KINSLER gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips HOLLIDAY by a half step ... for the first out
* C. GRANDERSON facing E. O'FLAHERTY, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... routine grounder to CABRERA ... he's up with it ... over to first
and GRANDERSON is retired ... two away!
And here comes Dingers manager ... again ... he's asking O'FLAHERTY for the ball ... it's the ace
is bringing in Francisco CORDERO to face CANO ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
O'FLAHERTY pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits ... one walk
one strikeout ... for CORDERO ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander CORDERO has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
it's his game to win
* R. CANO facing F. CORDERO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... CANO slaps one to the right side ... CUDDYER moves for it ... and he spears it!
races to the bag ... in time for the out ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 9th, Dingers 5, Surly Smoke 5
* A. CABRERA facing J. LOPEZ, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
LOPEZ comes to the plate ... rip and a miss by CABRERA ... and that's a strikeout ... one down
* M. WIETERS facing J. LOPEZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
Here's the delivery ... taken for a strike ... WIETERS goes down looking
he stood there like the house by the side of the road ... and watched it go by
a pair of strikeouts for LOPEZ here in the 9th ... two down!
* M. BOURN facing J. LOPEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He lets it go ... BOURN tops it toward second ... CANO races in and short hops it ... throws
scooped up by TEIXEIRA ... but not in time ... BOURN beats it out!
the go ahead run has reached ... for Michael BOURN, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. GORDON facing J. LOPEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
Firstbaseman TEIXEIRA's on the bag ... BOURN with a substantial lead ... throw to first
he's back ... LOPEZ gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... now he throws to first
and BOURN's ... safe! ... he dives back in ... LOPEZ gets the ball back ... now he's set again
quick move to the plate ... just inside ... and there goes BOURN!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... tagged...safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
and that's the Dingers 2nd stolen base in this game
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
* A. GORDON facing J. LOPEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
Speedy BOURN edging toward third ... and the pitch ... GORDON goes out and gets it ... long ball
down the left field line ... curving ... curving ... is it or isn't it? ... the ump signals
home run! ... an opposite field two-run blow ... Alex trots around the bases
he loves a trip downtown ... he's greeted at the plate
Dingers 7, Surly Smoke 5
* C. RUIZ facing J. LOPEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
Now the delivery ... RUIZ drills a seed ... outside of third ... and just foul ... strike one
* C. RUIZ facing J. LOPEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Dingers 7, Surly Smoke 5
* D. JENNINGS facing F. CORDERO, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The delivery from CORDERO ... there's a little tapper to the right side
CUDDYER hesitated coming in ... and CORDERO is just watching from the hill
JENNINGS legs it out ... he's on with a single ... for Rushville ... the 11th hit in this game
for Desmond JENNINGS, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. TEIXEIRA facing F. CORDERO, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
Space on the right ... JENNINGS leading off ... the pitch ... chopper back to the mound
CORDERO gloves it ... he flips to CUDDYER at first ... for the out
JENNINGS moves to second on the play ... one down
* E. LONGORIA facing F. CORDERO, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-7
JENNINGS moves another step away from second ... and the pitch comes in ... low ... ball
and JENNINGS takes off ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
WIETERS guns it down ... and he's ... OUT!...great throw ... two away!
* E. LONGORIA facing F. CORDERO, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The pitch comes in ... it's rocked high and deep ... get going BRUCE ... and he tracks it down
and that's it
FINAL SCORE : Dingers 7, Surly Smoke 5