* TOP OF THE 1st, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. HOLLIDAY facing Y. DARVISH, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... there's a looping liner to left ... BLACKMON will have to hurry ... charging hard
and he makes the shoestring catch! ... one down
* M. CARPENTER facing Y. DARVISH, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DARVISH winds and fires ... right by him ... strike three ... two down
* A. CRAIG facing Y. DARVISH, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DARVISH winds up ... DARVISH misses ... ball four ... CRAIG will go to first
that was CRAIG's first walk of the series
* Y. PUIG facing Y. DARVISH, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch from DARVISH ... upstairs with a fast one ... PUIG doesn't offer
and DARVISH gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
* C. SANTANA facing J. VERLANDER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... MARTINEZ moves under it
he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... one away
* A. BELTRE facing J. VERLANDER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... BELTRE checks his swing ... and it hit him! ... he's shaking his hand
but the ump says he fouled it off ... strike one
* A. BELTRE facing J. VERLANDER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
VERLANDER into the wind ... a whiff! ... two down
* C. BLACKMON facing J. VERLANDER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly ... easy chance for ZOBRIST
and BLACKMON is retired ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
* F. FREEMAN facing Y. DARVISH, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... FREEMAN lays off the pitch ... ball four ... FREEMAN takes his base
that was FREEMAN's first walk of the series
* A. JONES facing Y. DARVISH, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... JONES swings ... strike! ... there goes FREEMAN
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
POSEY guns it down ... the slide ... the ump signals ... out! ... they lose a runner ... one away
* A. JONES facing Y. DARVISH, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DARVISH brings it ... lofted deep to center field ... JACKSON roams over ... he has it measured
he hauls it in ... and that's out number two
* A. SIMMONS facing Y. DARVISH, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder JACKSON parks under it ... he's got it
and SIMMONS's gone ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Air 0, 4 Baggers 0
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing J. VERLANDER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... GOLDSCHMIDT bats it on the ground to the right of second ... ZOBRIST dives for it
but it scoots by him ... base hit ... and GOLDSCHMIDT's aboard with a single
for Paul GOLDSCHMIDT, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Air manager ... he's asking VERLANDER for the ball
taking the mound for the Air is Brad ZIEGLER ... so VERLANDER is yanked early
he goes only one inning ... his line ... one hit ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... he can still lose this game ... for ZIEGLER
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander ZIEGLER has worked one inning
he has a lofty 18.00 ERA ... no record yet ... he'll be looking for the double play
* R. CANO facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
ZIEGLER brings it home ... swung on ... strike! ... GOLDSCHMIDT is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ guns it down ... the slide ... it's off the bag ... gets by SIMMONS
but GOLDSCHMIDT has to hold at second ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* R. CANO facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... off the end of the bat ... a weak pop fly ... SIMMONS's backing up
and CANO is gone ... one down
* A. JACKSON facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... lined hard to left ... base hit ... CRAIG's racing over ... he cuts it off
GOLDSCHMIDT's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GOLDSCHMIDT 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 ... just safe under the tag ... the run scores!
oh, close call ... the gamble pays off ... JACKSON holds at first with a single
Air 0, 4 Baggers 1
* A. GORDON facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman FREEMAN right on the bag ... the pitch ... GORDON swings ... strike!
there goes JACKSON
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ strongarms it down there ... going to be close ... JACKSON racks up a stolen base
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the 4 Baggers 2nd stolen base in this game
* A. GORDON facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
ZIEGLER looks back at JACKSON on second ... ZIEGLER deals ... popped high to the left side
CARPENTER drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch
and that's the second out ... and JACKSON holds at second
* S. DREW facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
JACKSON edges a bit more off second ... he lets one go ... it misses ... ball four
and DREW will get the base ... setting up the force
* B. POSEY facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
He lets it go ... in tight ... ball one
* B. POSEY facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
He brings it home ... POSEY pops it up behind the plate ... MARTINEZ tosses his mask away
running back ... it's out of play ... strike one
* B. POSEY facing B. ZIEGLER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... easy bouncer to ZOBRIST ... he's up with it
he flips to SIMMONS at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Air 0, 4 Baggers 1
* V. MARTINEZ facing Y. DARVISH, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
DARVISH deals ... high fly ball ... right field ... GORDON trots over ... taps the glove
makes the catch ... one down
* B. ZOBRIST facing Y. DARVISH, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now DARVISH pitches ... lazy fly to center ... easy chance for JACKSON ... he's got it ... two away
* M. HOLLIDAY facing Y. DARVISH, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
And now the pitch ... swung on ... grounded to BELTRE at third ... he bobbles it ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out!...by a step ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Air 0, 4 Baggers 1
* C. SANTANA facing B. ZIEGLER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... hit in the air to right ... PUIG drifts over ... plenty of room ... and SANTANA's gone
one down
* A. BELTRE facing B. ZIEGLER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now the delivery ... base hit center field ... JONES takes it on the long bounce
BELTRE's stretching it ... the throw ... oh! bad throw ... BELTRE's in safely
JONES picks up an error ... score that a single ... for Adrian BELTRE, his 1st hit of the series
* C. BLACKMON facing B. ZIEGLER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... JONES roams over ... he calls
can o' corn ... BELTRE held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing B. ZIEGLER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
ZIEGLER brings it ... high fly ball to left ... CRAIG drifts over ... plenty of room
and makes the catch ... side retired
Here's a defensive change by ... Brett GARDNER is in left field for Leisure City
takes BLACKMON out of the game
* TOP OF THE 4th, Air 0, 4 Baggers 1
* M. CARPENTER facing Y. DARVISH, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... lined ... DREW leaps ... but he won't get it ... and CARPENTER's on at first
and that's the 1st base knock for the Air in this game
for Matt CARPENTER, his 4th hit of the series
* A. CRAIG facing Y. DARVISH, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
CARPENTER two full strides off first ... the pitch ... lofted to center ... JACKSON's over
he's under it ... he squeezes it ... one down ... CARPENTER's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
* Y. PUIG facing Y. DARVISH, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
DARVISH brings it to the plate ... he goes down on strikes ... two gone
* F. FREEMAN facing Y. DARVISH, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... ouch!...caught him in the leg ... he couldn't get out of the way
he's rubbing that leg ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... FREEMAN's in pain
but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first
* A. JONES facing Y. DARVISH, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... now the pitch ... JONES swings ... yes! ... that ball is history
way out in left ... no doubt about it ... what a clout! ... a three-run dinger
Adam trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown ... he's greeted at home plate
congratulations all around
Air 3, 4 Baggers 1
* A. SIMMONS facing Y. DARVISH, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
DARVISH now ... swung on ... toward the gap ... GORDON races back ... he stabs for it
and makes the catch in the webbing ... that's three away
Taking the mound for the Air is Mariano RIVERA ... ZIEGLER pitched two innings in relief
his line ... 2 hits ... one walk ... for RIVERA ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander RIVERA has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Air 3, 4 Baggers 1
* R. CANO facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
RIVERA brings it home ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it
and CANO is on at first ... for Robinson CANO, his 3rd hit of the series
* A. JACKSON facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
He lets it go ... swung on ... strike! ... CANO breaks hard for second base
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
slow throw ... the slide ... SAFE!...high throw ... that's his 1st steal of the series
and that's the 4 Baggers 3rd stolen base in this game
* A. JACKSON facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
CANO stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... swung on ... softly hit liner to center
here comes JONES ... he makes the running catch ... steals a hit from JACKSON
CANO held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is fired back in
* A. GORDON facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
Speedy CANO edging toward third ... here's the delivery ... upstairs with a fast one
GORDON doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four ... and Alex will get down to first
and that sets up the double play
* S. DREW facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... RIVERA brings it ... just outside ... ...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR THIRD ONLY?
(1-both, 2-third only*)
they're both going
THROW TO THIRD OR SECOND?
(1-third*, 2-second, 3-no throw)
MARTINEZ guns it down ... and CANO's ... safe under the sweeping tag ... double steal!
what a play! ... the daring pays off ... how about those 4 Baggers! ... for CANO
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and for GORDON ... that's his 1st steal of the series
for Leisure City, their 5th stolen base in this game
* S. DREW facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-3
Air playing for the out at first ... CANO takes his lead at third ... the pitch
blasted deep to JONES ... deep over his head ... he's racing back ... but it's gone!
Stephen trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown ... he claps his hands
he's greeted at home plate ... congratulations all around ... RIVERA hung one
and DREW made him pay
Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* B. POSEY facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
RIVERA delivers ... off the end of the bat ... FREEMAN moves for it ... and he spears it!
waves off RIVERA ... and he steps on first for the out ... two away
* C. SANTANA facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
RIVERA now ... popped a mile high ... MARTINEZ throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... and that's out number three
* TOP OF THE 5th, Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* V. MARTINEZ facing Y. DARVISH, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and MARTINEZ trots down to first
that was MARTINEZ's first walk of the series
* B. ZOBRIST facing Y. DARVISH, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
He comes home ... hit to dead left field ... should be an easy play ... GARDNER's under it
and he pulls it in ... notch one ... and MARTINEZ returns to first
And here comes 4 Baggers manager ... he's asking DARVISH for the ball
is bringing in Hyun-Jin RYU to face HOLLIDAY ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so DARVISH goes four and a third ... he yielded ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 2 hits ... a homer
walked 3 ... he struck out 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
for RYU his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be looking for the double play
* M. HOLLIDAY facing H. RYU, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
Firstbaseman GOLDSCHMIDT's on the bag ... RYU kicks and delivers ... there's called third strike
right down the pike ... two gone
* M. CARPENTER facing H. RYU, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
Now the pitch ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
GORDON running ... he gets there! ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* A. BELTRE facing M. RIVERA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
He brings it home ... strike three on the outside corner ... RIVERA slipped one by him ... one down
* B. GARDNER facing M. RIVERA, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
RIVERA into his motion ... delivers ... long fly to center ... Adam JONES ... he's going
he's going ... he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... two away
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing M. RIVERA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The offering from RIVERA ... GOLDSCHMIDT raps it to the right side ... ZOBRIST ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and GOLDSCHMIDT is retired ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 6th, Air 3, 4 Baggers 4
* A. CRAIG facing H. RYU, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... hot smash to third ... BELTRE gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
GOLDSCHMIDT scoops it on one hop ... and CRAIG is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... for the first out
And here comes 4 Baggers manager ... again ... he's asking RYU for the ball
he'll bring in 4 Baggers right-hander Nick VINCENT ... RYU pitched one inning in relief
he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one strikeout
for VINCENT his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* Y. PUIG facing N. VINCENT, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The offering to PUIG ... VINCENT misses ... ball four ... PUIG will go to first
that was PUIG's first walk of the series
Air skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Alex RIOS ... to run for PUIG
RIOS takes his place at first base ... he has excellent speed ... Air skipper wants that run
* F. FREEMAN facing N. VINCENT, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
Firstbaseman GOLDSCHMIDT holding the runner on ... and the pitch ... FREEMAN swings ... strike!
RIOS is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
POSEY gets rid of it quickly ... the sweep tag ... SAFE!...high throw
that's his 3rd steal of the series ... the tying run is now at second base
* F. FREEMAN facing N. VINCENT, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
RIOS edges a bit more off second ... pitcher steps off ... now VINCENT's set again ... the pitch
popped high to the left side ... BELTRE drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it
and makes the catch ... for the second out ... and RIOS holds at second
* A. JONES facing N. VINCENT, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-4
RIOS stretching his lead ... and now the pitch ... lined hard to left ... base hit
GARDNER's racing over ... he cuts it off ... RIOS's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving RIOS in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
JONES's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... tie game
and there's a play at second ... the throw ... and JONES's ... in standing
and JONES's speed gets him in there ... that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
Air 4, 4 Baggers 4
* A. SIMMONS facing N. VINCENT, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
JONES extending his lead ... VINCENT brings it home ... swing and a miss
SIMMONS goes down on strikes ... that's the third out!
Mark this down ... Alex RIOS will stay in the game ... he is now playing right field for Mountain
In from the bullpen is Brandon KINTZLER ... RIVERA pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded
3 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... one strikeout ... for KINTZLER
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander KINTZLER has worked three and a third
he has a 2.70 ERA ... no record yet ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Air 4, 4 Baggers 4
* R. CANO facing B. KINTZLER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The offering from KINTZLER ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room
JONES moves under it ... and takes it in ... one down
* A. JACKSON facing B. KINTZLER, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
KINTZLER brings it to the plate ... slashed into the hole ... ZOBRIST to his left ... he has it
over to FREEMAN ... JACKSON's gone ... two down!
* A. GORDON facing B. KINTZLER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now he comes home with it ... GORDON lofts a routine fly ball to center ... JONES drifts under it
and hauls it in ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Air 4, 4 Baggers 4
* V. MARTINEZ facing N. VINCENT, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and CANO gloves it ... the throw ... in plenty of time
one away!
* B. ZOBRIST facing N. VINCENT, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He delivers ... lined ... but right at GOLDSCHMIDT ... he snatches it in mid-air
that was scorched ... two away
* M. HOLLIDAY facing N. VINCENT, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Here he comes ... HOLLIDAY waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Air 4, 4 Baggers 4
* S. DREW facing B. KINTZLER, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
KINTZLER winds up ... KINTZLER misses ... ball four ... DREW will go to first
* B. POSEY facing B. KINTZLER, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
He brings it in ... low ... and there goes DREW!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ digs it out and fires ... DREW sneaks in ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
for Leisure City, their 6th stolen base in this game ... the go ahead run is now at second base
* B. POSEY facing B. KINTZLER, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
Now KINTZLER comes home with it ... it's a moonshot ... right field ... RIOS over
he's got lots of room ... waits ... waits ... and brings it in ... DREW's tagging...RIOS sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
And here comes Air manager ... again ... he's asking KINTZLER for the ball
he'll go to lefty Neal COTTS ... and that will turn around SANTANA
so KINTZLER goes one and a third in relief ... the game for KINTZLER ... no runs or hits
one walk ... he's responsible for the runner ... for COTTS ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty COTTS has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save
he inherits a runner in scoring position
4 Baggers manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at second base
DREW leaves the field ... here comes Elliot JOHNSON ... he has excellent speed ... checks
to move
* C. SANTANA facing N. COTTS, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
JOHNSON stretches his lead off second ... pitcher steps off ... now COTTS's set again
now the pitch ... low ... ball ... and JOHNSON is stealing! ... big jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ with the quick release ... the sweep tag ... and he slides in safely ... he steals third
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the 4 Baggers 7th stolen base in this game
the go ahead run is now on third
* C. SANTANA facing N. COTTS, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 4-4
COTTS glances over his shoulder at third ... now the pitch ... grounded hard to SIMMONS
and he spears it!
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he's coming home with it ... and JOHNSON's ... out at the plate! ... go to town, Air!
they cut off the go-ahead run! ... and the aggressive baserunning does not pay off
and SANTANA's safe at first
* A. BELTRE facing N. COTTS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
Firstbaseman FREEMAN's on the bag ... COTTS delivers ... high and inside
...and SANTANA's stealing ... MARTINEZ guns it down ... and he's
safe on a nice fadeaway slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series
for Leisure City, their 8th stolen base in this game
* A. BELTRE facing N. COTTS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
Now COTTS comes home with it ... looped to right ... toward the gap ... RIOS's after it
spears it on one hop ... SANTANA's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SANTANA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
BELTRE's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... go to town, Air!
they cut off the go-ahead run! ... the coach was waving him on with two outs
SANTANA just doesn't have the wheels
Elliot JOHNSON stays in ... now playing shortstop for the 4 Baggers
Steve CISHEK will take the mound for Leisure City
so VINCENT goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... one earned run
on one hit ... one walk ... he fans 2 ... for CISHEK ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander CISHEK has worked one third of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 8th, Air 4, 4 Baggers 4
* M. CARPENTER facing S. CISHEK, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He wheels and deals ... it's roped hard to right ... GORDON's after it
and takes it on the bounce ... CARPENTER has to hold first ... he's on with a single
the go ahead run has reached ... Matt with his 2nd hit in this game
for Matt CARPENTER, his 5th hit of the series
Air skipper walking down the bench
The Air have asked for time ... they're making a move ... is sending in a runner for CARPENTER
it's Emilio BONIFACIO and he's trotting out to first base ... BONIFACIO is a thief ... checks
to move
Coming in to catch for the 4 Baggers is Ryan HANIGAN ... POSEY leaves the game
* A. CRAIG facing S. CISHEK, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
BONIFACIO two full strides off first ... BONIFACIO is off with the pitch ... CISHEK comes home
lined toward third ... base hit ... GARDNER's racing to the line
BONIFACIO's digging around third ... they're waving him home ... he'll score
CRAIG stops at second ... as the throw comes in ... double and an RBI
Air 5, 4 Baggers 4
* A. RIOS facing S. CISHEK, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
Now the pitch ... RIOS waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... one away!
* F. FREEMAN facing S. CISHEK, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
The pitch to FREEMAN ... and he takes it ... strike! ... and they've got CRAIG off second
HANIGAN throws down ... CANO's tag ... and they've got CRAIG! ... picked clean
for the second out
* F. FREEMAN facing S. CISHEK, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The pitch comes in ... long fly to center ... Austin JACKSON ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... three down
Emilio BONIFACIO ... now playing third for the Air
4 Baggers manager looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... and they're yanking Brett GARDNER ... calls on Carlos QUENTIN
to face the southpaw COTTS ... he grabs some timber ... heads out
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Air 5, 4 Baggers 4
* C. QUENTIN facing N. COTTS, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch ... that's socked to left ... way high ... way deep ... way out of here!
Carlos ties it up! ... QUENTIN hit that on the sweet spot ... Carlos trots around the bases
he loves a trip downtown ... he claps his hands
Air 5, 4 Baggers 5
* P. GOLDSCHMIDT facing N. COTTS, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
COTTS winds and fires ... lined shot to right ... RIOS's there ... and hauls it in ... one down
* R. CANO facing N. COTTS, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The offering ... long fly to center ... Adam JONES ... he's going ... he's going ... he reaches out
he makes the catch ... two away
* A. JACKSON facing N. COTTS, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
COTTS with the offering ... wide of the mark ... and JACKSON walks
that was JACKSON's first walk of the series
* A. GORDON facing N. COTTS, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
COTTS comes to the plate ... the high hard one ... BIG SWING! ... strike three
going for the fences ... side retired
Carlos QUENTIN stays in ... now playing left field for the 4 Baggers
* TOP OF THE 9th, Air 5, 4 Baggers 5
* A. JONES facing S. CISHEK, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
The pitch ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... JACKSON's racing back
it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
JONES 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 JONES
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position ... 3rd hit for JONES in the game
for JONES, his 1st double of the series ... for Adam JONES, his 4th hit of the series
And here comes 4 Baggers manager ... he's asking CISHEK for the ball
taking the mound for the 4 Baggers is Jean MACHI ... the right-hander
CISHEK pitched one inning in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits
one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner
for MACHI his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he inherits a runner in scoring position
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* A. SIMMONS facing J. MACHI, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 5-5
MACHI looks back at JONES on second ... he's on with a lead-off double ... MACHI rocks and fires
it's a shot to left center ... way back ... JACKSON jumps...it's ... off the wall
QUENTIN grabs the ball ... throws it in ... JONES scores ... Air lead!
and SIMMONS will make second easily
Air 6, 4 Baggers 5
* V. MARTINEZ facing J. MACHI, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-5
SIMMONS stretching his lead ... MACHI brings it ... poked to left center ... base hit
that could be trouble ... QUENTIN and JACKSON converge ... and it's through ... SIMMONS scores
and MARTINEZ's in to second standing ... as the throw comes in
Air 7, 4 Baggers 5
* B. ZOBRIST facing J. MACHI, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-5
MACHI deals ... it's back to him at the mound ... he takes the high hop ... it handcuffed him
throws quickly to first ... one away ... MARTINEZ moves to third
* M. HOLLIDAY facing J. MACHI, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 7-5
Infielders in ... MARTINEZ a step off third ... MACHI into his motion ... delivers
well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... QUENTIN and JACKSON converge ... QUENTIN calls him off
and makes the catch ... MARTINEZ's tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him home ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play
HOLLIDAY picks up a sac fly and an RBI
Air 8, 4 Baggers 5
* E. BONIFACIO facing J. MACHI, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-5
The pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... BONIFACIO draws a walk
that was BONIFACIO's first walk of the series
* A. CRAIG facing J. MACHI, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-5
They start the runner ... MACHI deals ... it's a shot to left center ... base hit
BONIFACIO got a good jump ... JACKSON retrieves it ... BONIFACIO will try to score
he's tearing down the line ... here's the throw ... CANO's relay ... the collision at home
and they get him! ... good play ... HANIGAN hung onto the ball ... oh, those, 4 Baggers
they nip him trying to score ... the coach was waving him on with two outs
he was going all the way ... and they finished his story at the front door ... side retired
4 Baggers manager looking at his scoresheet
Trying to make it happen ... Everth CABRERA will now hit for JOHNSON ... switch-hitter
he waves that bat like a wand ... heads to the box
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Air 8, 4 Baggers 5
* E. CABRERA facing N. COTTS, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-8
COTTS winds and fires ... CABRERA sends one to left center ... JONES's racing over
CRAIG's on the run ... the two pass in the night ... and JONES makes the catch ... one away
And here comes Air manager ... he's asking COTTS for the ball ... he'll go to the pen
on to relieve is right-hander Seth MANESS ... COTTS pitched two innings in relief
the line on him ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... one strikeout
for MANESS ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander MANESS has worked two and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA
it's his game to save
* R. HANIGAN facing S. MANESS, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-8
MANESS with the pitch ... blooper to center ... toward the gap ... JONES runs in on it
SIMMONS's backing up ... JONES makes the catch ... two down
* C. SANTANA facing S. MANESS, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-8
The pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and SANTANA trots down to first
* A. BELTRE facing S. MANESS, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-8
MANESS fires it in ... ouch!...caught him in the leg ... he couldn't get out of the way
he's rubbing that leg ... BELTRE's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
* C. QUENTIN facing S. MANESS, B 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 5-8
Now the delivery ... swung on ... easy bouncer to ZOBRIST ... he's up with it
he flips to SIMMONS at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
FINAL SCORE : Air 8, 4 Baggers 5