* TOP OF THE 1st, Wranglers 0, Warriors 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. MACHADO facing S. GRAY, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now he comes home with it ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable
GOMEZ moves under it ... and takes it in ... one down
* Y. CESPEDES facing S. GRAY, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... blooped to second ... just out of reach ... CESPEDES rounds first and holds
he's on with a single ... for Yoenis CESPEDES, his 1st hit of the series
* D. PERALTA facing S. GRAY, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... half swing ... strike! ... CESPEDES is off to the races
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw ... and he slides in safely ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* D. PERALTA facing S. GRAY, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
CESPEDES edges a bit more off second ... pitcher steps off ... now GRAY's set again
GRAY kicks and delivers ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... base hit
CESPEDES around third ... he will score ... REDDICK races to the line
PERALTA's trying for two ... here's the throw ... stand-up double for PERALTA
Wranglers 1, Warriors 0
* B. DOZIER facing S. GRAY, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
PERALTA edges a bit more off second ... and now the pitch ... ground ball to second
LeMAHIEU to his left ... he fields it ... no play at third ... and he flips to first ... in time
two away ... PERALTA moves up
* A. GONZALEZ facing S. GRAY, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0
PERALTA into a little shuffle at third ... GRAY now ... on the ground ... back through the box
LeMAHIEU gloves it ... two outs ... he flips to first ... and they get him ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Wranglers 1, Warriors 0
* D. LeMAHIEU facing E. VOLQUEZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here's the delivery ... lofted down the line to right ... CESPEDES racing over ... he won't get it
he cuts it off ... LeMAHIEU wisely holds first ... he's on with a single
for D.J. LeMAHIEU, his 1st hit of the series
* J. ABREU facing E. VOLQUEZ, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He brings it in ... ABREU waves at it ... strike! ... LeMAHIEU breaks hard for second base
good jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
WIETERS with the quick release ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* J. ABREU facing E. VOLQUEZ, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
The pitch comes in ... swung on and missed ... VOLQUEZ pulled the string
and ABREU was way out front ... made him look bad ... one away
* J. DONALDSON facing E. VOLQUEZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
He brings it home ... that's hit ... back and deep the other way ... back ... back... ... back......
HEY-HEY!! ... a two-run shot over the right center field wall ... attaboy DONALDSON
Josh trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown ... he claps his hands
he's greeted at the plate
Wranglers 1, Warriors 2
* B. BELT facing E. VOLQUEZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... banged to left center ... base hit ... BELT rounds first ... and holds with a single
for Brandon BELT, his 1st hit of the series
* B. POSEY facing E. VOLQUEZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
He brings it in ... grounded deep into the hole ... BOGAERTS's over ... he's got it
the long throw to first ... two away ... BELT moves up
* E. NUNEZ facing E. VOLQUEZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
He wheels and deals ... NUNEZ skies it to left ... should be no trouble
PERALTA drifts over for it ... and records the putout ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Wranglers 1, Warriors 2
* N. CRUZ facing S. GRAY, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
GRAY brings it to the plate ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... one down
* A. EATON facing S. GRAY, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
GRAY to the wind ... high fly ... left center ... GOMEZ roams over ... he'll get there ... and does
two down
* M. WIETERS facing S. GRAY, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
GRAY comes home ... popped high in front of the plate ... POSEY tosses his mask away
waves off DONALDSON ... and he's got it ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Wranglers 1, Warriors 2
* J. HEYWARD facing E. VOLQUEZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The delivery from VOLQUEZ ... banged to right ... it's in there ... CESPEDES fields it
HEYWARD starts for second ... but he's quickly back ... as the throw comes in to BOGAERTS
single for HEYWARD ... for Jason HEYWARD, his 1st hit of the series
And here comes Wranglers manager ... he's asking VOLQUEZ for the ball
is bringing in Javier LOPEZ to face GOMEZ ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so VOLQUEZ is yanked early ... he goes only one inning ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... so far
on 4 hits ... a homer ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for LOPEZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty LOPEZ has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he'll be trying to keep HEYWARD on first
* C. GOMEZ facing J. LOPEZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
LOPEZ delivers ... GOMEZ squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... MACHADO charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... one down
HEYWARD moves to second on the play
* J. REDDICK facing J. LOPEZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
HEYWARD moves quietly toward third ... the delivery from LOPEZ ... slow chopper toward BOGAERTS
he charges it ... surrounds it ... juggles it ... he'll go to first ... two down
and HEYWARD moves to third
And here comes Wranglers manager ... again ... he's asking LOPEZ for the ball
he's making a pitching change ... will trust the ball to right-hander Kevin JEPSEN
so LOPEZ goes only two thirds of an inning ... he yielded ... no runs or hits
he leaves with a runner on ... for JEPSEN ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander JEPSEN has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* D. LeMAHIEU facing K. JEPSEN, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-1
HEYWARD alert at third ... JEPSEN delivers ... LeMAHIEU lunges at it ... and HEYWARD is stranded
side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Wranglers 1, Warriors 2
* X. BOGAERTS facing S. GRAY, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... POSEY near the dugout
and he gloves it for the out ... for out number one
* M. MACHADO facing S. GRAY, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... MACHADO squibs it to the left side ... DONALDSON charges it
picks it up bare-handed and guns it to first ... but MACHADO beats the throw ... base hit
for Manny MACHADO, his 1st hit of the series
* Y. CESPEDES facing S. GRAY, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
They're holding MACHADO ... but he's well off the bag ... Manny MACHADO is on the move
GRAY brings it ... it's a pitchout! ... CESPEDES with a desperation swing
and he makes contact! ... it's a bleeder to the right side ... and it's through
LeMAHIEU had broken for second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole
MACHADO moves easily to third ... and Yoenis CESPEDES shows some good bat control
perfectly placed through the hole left by the Warriors infield ... 2nd safety for CESPEDES
for Yoenis CESPEDES, his 2nd hit of the series
* D. PERALTA facing S. GRAY, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-2
Infield back at double play depth ... MACHADO with a head fake at third
GRAY steps off the rubber ... he fakes the throw ... now the pitcher's back on the rubber
the pitch is on the way ... banged to left center ... HEYWARD's running to the gap
and he takes it in ... MACHADO's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
MACHADO's headed home ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
CESPEDES's taking second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe easily ... PERALTA picks up a sac fly and an RBI
and CESPEDES goes on to second
Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* B. DOZIER facing S. GRAY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
CESPEDES now with an aggressive lead ... GRAY spins and fakes the pickoff to second
CESPEDES hustles back to the bag standing up ... GRAY's back on the rubber ... the pitch
it's back to him at the mound ... he gloves it ... throws to first ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* J. ABREU facing K. JEPSEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... ABREU draws a walk
* J. DONALDSON facing K. JEPSEN, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... another wide one ... ball four ... and DONALDSON heads down to first
and ABREU moves into scoring position
* B. BELT facing K. JEPSEN, B 3rd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... off speed delivery ... BELT chases it
he's out of there! ... that's one!
* B. POSEY facing K. JEPSEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... he brings it in ... grounded hard to MACHADO ... he's up with it
he goes to second for one ... back to first ... yes!...the twin killing
and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 4th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* A. GONZALEZ facing S. GRAY, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GRAY into the wind ... slashed toward short ... NUNEZ jumps ... it's over his head
single for GONZALEZ ... for Adrian GONZALEZ, his 2nd hit of the series
* N. CRUZ facing S. GRAY, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Here's the pitch ... towering fly ball ... back goes HEYWARD ... he snags it ... one down
GONZALEZ gets back to first
* A. EATON facing S. GRAY, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
To the plate ... grounder to second ... LeMAHIEU has it ... over to NUNEZ ... for the out
back to BELT ... yes!...double play
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* E. NUNEZ facing K. JEPSEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... swung on ... hit to PERALTA in deep left ... he's back ... plenty of room
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... one down
And here comes Wranglers manager ... again ... he's asking JEPSEN for the ball
in from the bullpen is Joakim SORIA ... JEPSEN pitched an inning and two thirds in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... 2 walks ... he struck out 2 ... for SORIA
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SORIA has worked two and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to win
* J. HEYWARD facing J. SORIA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He brings it in ... another wide one ... ball four ... and HEYWARD heads down to first
* C. GOMEZ facing J. SORIA, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... and HEYWARD takes off
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from WIETERS ... they won't get HEYWARD this time!
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Winthrop, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* C. GOMEZ facing J. SORIA, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
HEYWARD stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... easy bouncer to DOZIER ... he scoops it
looks HEYWARD back to second ... over to first ... in time
* J. REDDICK facing J. SORIA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
SORIA working on HEYWARD to hold him close ... here's the delivery ... bounced to short
he takes the high hop ... fires to first ... and that retires the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* M. WIETERS facing S. GRAY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GRAY brings it home ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for WIETERS
and that's the 1st walk issued by GRAY ... that was WIETERS's first walk of the series
* X. BOGAERTS facing S. GRAY, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
WIETERS hugging first ... he lets it go ... swung on ... one-hopper to second ... shovels to NUNEZ
for one ... back to first ... double play!
* M. MACHADO facing S. GRAY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GRAY comes home ... a high drive to deepest center ... GOMEZ has it all the way
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* D. LeMAHIEU facing J. SORIA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
SORIA into his motion ... delivers ... upstairs with a fast one ... LeMAHIEU doesn't offer
and SORIA gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... one away
* J. ABREU facing J. SORIA, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... high fly ball to deep center ... EATON's back on the track ... reaches up
and brings it down ... two gone
* J. DONALDSON facing J. SORIA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He lets one go ... and he fans him ... DONALDSON's gone ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 6th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* Y. CESPEDES facing S. GRAY, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GRAY winds and fires ... CESPEDES lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... one down
* D. PERALTA facing S. GRAY, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now the pitch ... PERALTA hits a comebacker ... GRAY knocks it down
bare-hands it and throws to first ... close play! ... and the ump calls PERALTA out
* B. DOZIER facing S. GRAY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here's the delivery ... a little tapper up the line ... BELT charges ... scoops it
and tags DOZIER ... Wranglers gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* B. BELT facing J. SORIA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... BELT's called out on strikes ... one down
And here comes Wranglers manager ... again ... he's asking SORIA for the ball
in from the bullpen is George KONTOS ... the right-hander ... SORIA pitched two innings in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... he struck out 3
for KONTOS his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to win
* B. POSEY facing G. KONTOS, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
KONTOS delivers ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... EATON has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... two down
* E. NUNEZ facing G. KONTOS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He wheels and deals ... off the end of the bat ... GONZALEZ moves for it ... and he spears it!
races to the bag ... in time for the out ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* A. GONZALEZ facing S. GRAY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GRAY winds and fires ... a line drive off the bat of GONZALEZ ... HEYWARD runs in on it
and it stays up for him ... he's got it ... GONZALEZ is around first
he thought it would drop in ... one down
* N. CRUZ facing S. GRAY, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
GRAY fires it in ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... two away
* A. EATON facing S. GRAY, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... high fly ball to deep right center ... GOMEZ's racing to the track ... so's REDDICK
GOMEZ waves him off ... and brings it down ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* J. HEYWARD facing G. KONTOS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The offering from KONTOS ... it's hopped to the right side ... GONZALEZ fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to KONTOS ... and HEYWARD is retired
* C. GOMEZ facing G. KONTOS, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
KONTOS into his motion ... delivers ... GOMEZ laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener
to the wall ... and GOMEZ pulls in to second base standing up
the go ahead run is now at second base
And here comes Wranglers manager ... again ... he's asking KONTOS for the ball
coming in to relieve KONTOS is Carson SMITH ... so KONTOS goes one inning in relief ... his line
one hit ... he's responsible for the runner ... for SMITH ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander SMITH has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* J. REDDICK facing C. SMITH, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
SMITH looks back at GOMEZ on second ... here's a pitch ... it's back to him at the mound
he takes the high hop ... it handcuffed him ... throws quickly to first ... that's two!
GOMEZ moves to third ... the go ahead run is now on third
* D. LeMAHIEU facing C. SMITH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2
Speedy GOMEZ edging down the line ... he lets one go ... bounced to short ... BOGAERTS fields it
this should do it ... the throw to first ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 8th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* M. WIETERS facing S. GRAY, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... high fly ball to deep right center ... GOMEZ's racing to the track ... so's REDDICK
GOMEZ waves him off ... and brings it down ... that's one!
* X. BOGAERTS facing S. GRAY, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now he comes home with it ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
GOMEZ's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... BOGAERTS cruises in to second
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position ... for BOGAERTS, his 1st double of the series
for Xander BOGAERTS, his 1st hit of the series
And here comes Warriors manager ... he's asking GRAY for the ball
is bringing in Aroldis CHAPMAN to face MACHADO ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so GRAY gets his innings ... he pitched seven and a third ... his line ... 2 runs ... so far
on 6 hits ... one walk ... he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can still lose this game ... for CHAPMAN his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
* M. MACHADO facing A. CHAPMAN, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
The offering to MACHADO ... swung on ... strike ... BOGAERTS is trying for third
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
POSEY with the quick release ... and he's out of there ... two down!
and that costs them a lead-getter
* M. MACHADO facing A. CHAPMAN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
CHAPMAN fires it in ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... GOMEZ got a late start
he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing
that's the third out!
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* J. ABREU facing C. SMITH, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... ABREU looks at strike three ... one away
* J. DONALDSON facing C. SMITH, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
SMITH winds and fires ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... DONALDSON goes down swinging
a pair of strikeouts for SMITH here in the 8th ... that's two!
* B. BELT facing C. SMITH, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... driven to right ... it's playable ... CESPEDES moves under it ... and hauls it in
side retired
* TOP OF THE 9th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* Y. CESPEDES facing A. CHAPMAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here comes the pitch ... hit in the air to center ... GOMEZ takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... one away
* D. PERALTA facing A. CHAPMAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch from CHAPMAN ... base hit right field ... and PERALTA will hold at first
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
that's PERALTA's 2nd hit of the game ... for David PERALTA, his 3rd hit of the series
Wranglers manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
PERALTA leaves the field ... here comes Billy HAMILTON ... he has excellent speed ... checks
to move
And here comes Warriors manager ... he's asking CHAPMAN for the ball ... he'll go to the pen
on to relieve is right-hander Shawn KELLEY ... so CHAPMAN goes one inning in relief
the game for CHAPMAN ... one hit ... he leaves with a runner on
for KELLEY his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll be trying to keep HAMILTON on first
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
* B. DOZIER facing S. KELLEY, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Firstbaseman BELT ready for a throw from KELLEY ... now he throws to first
and HAMILTON gets back ... not his best move ... KELLEY gets the ball back ... now he's set again
KELLEY comes to the plate ... high and inside ... HAMILTON is trying for the steal
and he caught KELLEY napping!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
POSEY with the quick release ... going to be close ... he's out of there
and that costs them a lead-getter ... in a tie game, you try things
and that's the Wranglers 2nd time caught stealing ... that's two!
* B. DOZIER facing S. KELLEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
KELLEY delivers ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... he rings him up
side retired
Billy HAMILTON ... he'll be playing left for Spase
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* B. POSEY facing C. SMITH, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... hard two-bouncer to short ... BOGAERTS covers it...plenty of time ... fires
POSEY's SAFE! ... high throw drew GONZALEZ off the bag
so the Warriors have a runner on the error ... score that E6 on Xander BOGAERTS
the game-winner is now at first
* E. NUNEZ facing C. SMITH, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
POSEY going with the pitch ... SMITH comes home ... and he cues it foul ... into the stands
strike one
* E. NUNEZ facing C. SMITH, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Big hole on the right side ... SMITH comes home ... and it's bounced in the dirt!
it gets away from WIETERS ... POSEY takes second ... and they score that a wild pitch
Warriors manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... there will be a runner for POSEY at second base
Dallas KEUCHEL is headed out there now ... KEUCHEL is no speed merchant
but he won't slow you down
And here comes Wranglers manager ... he's asking SMITH for the ball
taking the mound for the Wranglers is Ken GILES ... the right-hander
so SMITH goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... the game for SMITH ... no runs or hits
he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runner ... for GILES
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander GILES has worked an inning and two thirds
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* E. NUNEZ facing K. GILES, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
GILES rocks and fires ... it's bunted down the third base line ... MACHADO charges ... he gloves it
throws over to first ... and gets him by a step ... KEUCHEL crosses to third
so here we go, sports fans ... the winning run is now on third base
* J. HEYWARD facing K. GILES, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2
They're pulled in around the infield ... looks at third ... GILES into the wind
HEYWARD lifts a lazy pop fly ... MACHADO drifts back into left ... and brings it down
two away! ... KEUCHEL has to hold third
* C. GOMEZ facing K. GILES, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2
Looks at third ... GILES with the pitch ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by BOGAERTS
two outs ... he'll go to first ... and they get him ... to retire the side
Making another defensive change ... is sending in Martin MALDONADO
he'll be catching for Winthrop ... KEUCHEL is out
So hands the ball to Brett CECIL ... the Warriors left-hander will face GONZALEZ
so KELLEY goes only two thirds of an inning ... the result ... one strikeout
for CECIL his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 10th, Wranglers 2, Warriors 2
* A. GONZALEZ facing B. CECIL, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here he comes ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side
NUNEZ will have to rush his throw ... and he gets GONZALEZ ... nice play ... one down
* N. CRUZ facing B. CECIL, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... CRUZ bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but HEYWARD flags it down on the first bounce ... and CRUZ decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
for Nelson CRUZ, his 2nd hit of the series
Wranglers manager looking at his scoresheet
The Wranglers have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... CRUZ leaves the field
here comes Brock HOLT ... that makes him the DH for now ... he's a threat
Wranglers skipper wants that run
* A. EATON facing B. CECIL, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
HOLT two full strides off first ... he brings it in ... swung on ... strike!
and there goes HOLT!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from MALDONADO ... the sweep tag ... but there's no way they'll stop HOLT
it's grand larceny ... that's his 1st steal of the series
and that's the Wranglers 2nd stolen base in this game
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
Wranglers skipper walking down the bench
Adam EATON will leave the game ... who is it? ... is entrusting this situation
to the righty Stephen PISCOTTY ... he grabs a bat ... heads to the box
And here comes Warriors manager ... again ... he's asking CECIL for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Keone KELA in to face PISCOTTY
so CECIL goes only one third of an inning ... the game for CECIL ... one hit
he leaves with a runner on ... for KELA 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
* S. PISCOTTY facing K. KELA, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
HOLT moves another step away from second ... the pitch ... popped high to the left side
DONALDSON drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... two down
and HOLT holds at second
* M. WIETERS facing K. KELA, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
HOLT edges a bit more off second ... KELA kicks and deals ... a hot grounder down the line
DONALDSON dives ... it skips by him ... fair ball! ... rolling into the corner
HOLT's around third ... he'll score ... HEYWARD tracks it down ... the throw
but WIETERS is in with a double
Wranglers 3, Warriors 2
* X. BOGAERTS facing K. KELA, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
He comes home ... grounded deep into the hole ... NUNEZ is over...stabs for it ... he stops it
long throw to first ... three away!
Making his moves ... moving from right field to center field ... Yoenis CESPEDES
Stephen PISCOTTY ... he'll be playing right field for Spase
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Wranglers 3, Warriors 2
* J. REDDICK facing K. GILES, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... a whiff! ... one away!
* D. LeMAHIEU facing K. GILES, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The offering ... checked swing ... strike three ... a pair of strikeouts for GILES here in the 10th
that's two! ... LeMAHIEU has now struck out 3 times
* J. ABREU facing K. GILES, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
He brings it home ... rip and a miss by ABREU ... and that's a strikeout
and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Wranglers 3, Warriors 2