* TOP OF THE 1st, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* D. GLADDEN facing G. ZAHN, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ZAHN brings it home ... and it's chopped down the first base line
MATTINGLY covers it and touches the bag ... one away
* R. SANDBERG facing G. ZAHN, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... swung on ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... it's playable
CLARK's there ... he's got a bead on it ... and he hauls it in ... two gone
* H. BAINES facing G. ZAHN, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ZAHN fires it in ... BAINES's called out on strikes ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 0
* T. PUHL facing S. DAVIS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
DAVIS comes home ... PUHL blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... GLADDEN plays the carom ... PUHL's going for two ... here's the throw
and PUHL pulls in to second with a long double ... for PUHL, his 2nd double of the series
for Terry PUHL, his 5th hit of the series
* J. CLARK facing S. DAVIS, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
DAVIS looks back at PUHL on second ... he's on with a lead-off double ... DAVIS rocks and fires
just off the corner ... a base on balls ... and that sets up the double play
that was CLARK's first walk of the series
* D. MATTINGLY facing S. DAVIS, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... on the ground to deep short ... SMITH can't get there
it's through for a base hit ... DAVIS running in ... still coming ... PUHL is around third
CLARK is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving PUHL in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
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 easily ... and CLARK holds at second
MATTINGLY is on with a single
Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 1
* K. GIBSON facing S. DAVIS, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... GIBSON hits a pea ... past the diving HRBEK
just inside the bag ... it's rolling ... BAINES will have to play it near the corner
CLARK scores ... MATTINGLY's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to HRBEK ... GIBSON's in standing with a double
and they're holding MATTINGLY at third
Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 2
* A. TRAMMELL facing S. DAVIS, B 1st, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Dancing Bears playing for the out at first ... MATTINGLY steps off third ... the pitch
just off the corner ... a base on balls ... and the bases are loaded ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* L. MOSEBY facing S. DAVIS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 2-0
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch comes in
a topper out front ... DAVIS has it ... and he drops it! ... picks it up ... fires to first
just in time! ... but the run scores ... and the runners move up
looked for a moment like he had a chance at home
Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 3
* J. RAY facing S. DAVIS, B 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
Dancing Bears playing for the out at first ... the runners take their lead ... DAVIS winds and fires
there's a looping drive to the gap in right center ... GLADDEN will have to hurry
charging over ... he dives for it ... and makes the one-handed grab as he hits the ground
both runners tag
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GIBSON in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (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 ... tagged out...not even close ... double play!
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... he streaked down the line
and they finished his story at the front door ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 3
* K. HRBEK facing G. ZAHN, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He comes home ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... TRAMMELL charges over
bang-bang play at first ... HRBEK is out! ... Geoff ZAHN shakes it off ... he'll be alright
one away
* T. CORCORAN facing G. ZAHN, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Now ZAHN comes home with it ... base hit center field ... MOSEBY's over ... scoops it up
and CORCORAN holds first with a single ... for Tim CORCORAN, his 2nd hit of the series
Dancing Bears skipper walking down the bench
Will send in Willie McGEE ... to run for CORCORAN ... McGEE takes his place at first base
that makes him the DH for now ... McGEE is a thief ... getting some legs out there
McGEE has 3 stolen bases in the 5 games he's played
* C. DAVIS facing G. ZAHN, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
ZAHN delivers ... swung on ... strike! ... and McGEE is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
FISK with the quick release ... RAY tags him out ... two gone
* C. DAVIS facing G. ZAHN, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
ZAHN now ... lined at MATTINGLY ... it's over his head ... CLARK was giving him room
he'll have to hurry ... the ball's still rolling ... DAVIS's halfway to second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... with two outs he'll hold up ... double for DAVIS
for DAVIS, his 1st double of the series ... for Chili DAVIS, his 5th hit of the series
* J. BENIQUEZ facing G. ZAHN, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
DAVIS extending his lead ... ZAHN cranks it up ... it's popped foul behind third ... TRAMMELL's over
and he's got it ... Dancing Bears gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 3
* C. LANSFORD facing S. DAVIS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch comes in ... grounded toward third ... BENIQUEZ fields it ... fires ... got him
one away
* C. FISK facing S. DAVIS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch from DAVIS ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for DAVIS ... two down
* T. PUHL facing S. DAVIS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He delivers ... PUHL chops it toward HRBEK ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off DAVIS and takes it himself ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 3
* T. PENA facing G. ZAHN, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
ZAHN with the pitch ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past LANSFORD ... TRAMMELL's there
spins ... the long throw to first ... one away
* O. SMITH facing G. ZAHN, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
ZAHN into the wind ... swung on ... it's popped foul behind third ... LANSFORD's running for it
at the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one
* O. SMITH facing G. ZAHN, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The offering ... high fly ... left center ... MOSEBY roams over ... he'll get there ... and does
two gone
* D. GLADDEN facing G. ZAHN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He comes home ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... TRAMMELL charges over
bang-bang play at first ... GLADDEN beats it out ... for Dan GLADDEN, his 4th hit of the series
* R. SANDBERG facing G. ZAHN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Firstbaseman MATTINGLY right on the bag ... GLADDEN's off and running ... quick move to the plate
high fly deep to right ... CLARK's back to the warning track ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 3
* J. CLARK facing S. DAVIS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... healthy cut by CLARK ... he's out on strikes ... one down
* D. MATTINGLY facing S. DAVIS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
DAVIS comes to the plate ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
BAINES cuts it off in foul territory ... and MATTINGLY motors in to second with a double
2nd hit for MATTINGLY in the game ... for MATTINGLY, his 5th double of the series
for Don MATTINGLY, his 11th hit of the series
* K. GIBSON facing S. DAVIS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
Quick move to the plate ... GIBSON turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
two down
* A. TRAMMELL facing S. DAVIS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
DAVIS brings it to the plate ... a shot toward the hole ... goes by SMITH and into left
DAVIS's racing in for it ... MATTINGLY's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MATTINGLY in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TRAMMELL's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
and TRAMMELL takes second on the throw
Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 4
* L. MOSEBY facing S. DAVIS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
Speedy TRAMMELL edging toward third ... to the plate ... slow chopper toward SMITH ... he charges it
surrounds it ... juggles it ... he'll go to first ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 4th, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 4
* H. BAINES facing G. ZAHN, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
Now ZAHN comes home with it ... it's popped foul third base side ... FISK waves off LANSFORD
he has it ... and there's one away
* K. HRBEK facing G. ZAHN, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
ZAHN now ... HRBEK hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center ... right there is MOSEBY
and he gloves it for the putout ... two away
* W. McGEE facing G. ZAHN, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The offering from ZAHN ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 4
* J. RAY facing S. DAVIS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... one down
* C. LANSFORD facing S. DAVIS, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
DAVIS now ... grounder to SANDBERG ... he scoops it up ... flips to first ... two down
* C. FISK facing S. DAVIS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
DAVIS to the wind ... swing and a miss ... and FISK is out ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Dancing Bears 0, Wolverines 4
* C. DAVIS facing G. ZAHN, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
Now the delivery ... grounded hard to short ... TRAMMELL fields it ... over to MATTINGLY at first
in plenty of time ... and there's one away
* J. BENIQUEZ facing G. ZAHN, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
And the pitch ... soft liner to right ... toward the gap ... it drops in front of CLARK
and BENIQUEZ's aboard with a single ... for Juan BENIQUEZ, his 2nd hit of the series
* T. PENA facing G. ZAHN, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
ZAHN deals ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and PENA trots down to first
and that's the 1st walk issued by ZAHN
* O. SMITH facing G. ZAHN, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-4
The runners take their lead ... now the delivery ... rapped back to the mound ... ZAHN has it
looks to second ... no play ... fires to first ... in time for the out
and the runners move up
* D. GLADDEN facing G. ZAHN, T 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 0-4
The pitch to GLADDEN ... GLADDEN bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center ... base hit
center fielder MOSEBY ... scoops it up ... BENIQUEZ scores ... PENA is well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving PENA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GLADDEN's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
PENA scores ... MATTINGLY cuts it to second ... and he's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag
and GLADDEN's speed gets him in there
Dancing Bears 2, Wolverines 4
* R. SANDBERG facing G. ZAHN, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
Speedy GLADDEN edging toward third ... ZAHN turns and fakes the throw to second
GLADDEN takes a few steps back toward the bag ... ZAHN turns back to the plate
now ZAHN's set again ... to the plate ... a towering fly ball to right ... over CLARK's head
bounces at the base of the wall ... GLADDEN scores ... SANDBERG's heading for third
here comes the throw ... and he's ... SAFE!...under the tag ... triple and an RBI
Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 4
* H. BAINES facing G. ZAHN, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 3-4
Checks third ... here comes the pitch ... grounded hard to TRAMMELL ... and he spears it!
the throw to first ... and he's gone
There will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Gary LUCAS
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting PUHL ... so DAVIS goes four innings ... he yielded ... 4 runs
on 5 hits ... walked 2 ... he fans 4 ... he can only lose it ... for LUCAS
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty LUCAS has worked two and a third
he has a lofty 11.57 ERA ... no record yet
Wolverines skipper walking down the bench
He'll buy a little insurance ... and they're yanking Terry PUHL ... calls on Lee LACY
to face the southpaw LUCAS ... he grabs a bat ... heads out
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 4
* L. LACY facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... LACY sends one to left center ... GLADDEN's racing over ... DAVIS's on the run
and GLADDEN makes the catch ... one down
* J. CLARK facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
LUCAS comes home ... slashed to right ... it's in there ... BAINES fields it
CLARK starts for second ... but he's quickly back ... as the throw comes in to SMITH
single for CLARK ... for Jack CLARK, his 1st hit of the series
* D. MATTINGLY facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
Now LUCAS comes home with it ... it's back to him at the mound ... LUCAS turns and throws to second
in time for the out ... and MATTINGLY is on on the fielder's choice ... two away
* K. GIBSON facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
MATTINGLY's off and running ... here's the pitch ... smashed down the line ... HRBEK dives
and he's got it! ... he's on his feet ... and he'll touch first ... and that's it
Lee LACY stays in ... he'll be playing left for Calumet
* TOP OF THE 6th, Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 4
* K. HRBEK facing G. ZAHN, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
Here he comes ... slow bounder up the middle ... TRAMMELL's over ... good bounce
the throw to first ... bounces in the dirt! ... MATTINGLY scoops it ... and they get him
one away
* W. McGEE facing G. ZAHN, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
Here's the pitch ... McGEE cuts at it ... a squibber off the end of the bat
hugging the third base line ... LANSFORD lets it roll ... and it rolls foul ... strike one
* W. McGEE facing G. ZAHN, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch ... slow bounder to the right side ... MATTINGLY to his right ... scoops it
flips to ZAHN ... just in time
* C. DAVIS facing G. ZAHN, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
Now ZAHN pitches ... hit in the air to center ... MOSEBY takes three steps to his right
taps the glove ... he has it ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 4
* A. TRAMMELL facing G. LUCAS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
Here's the pitch ... low ... ball four ... Alan hustles down to first
* L. MOSEBY facing G. LUCAS, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
Space on the right ... TRAMMELL leading off ... and the pitch comes in ... up and away
...and TRAMMELL's stealing ... PENA guns it down ... and he's ... safe on a nice fadeaway slide
that's his 1st steal of the series
* L. MOSEBY facing G. LUCAS, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-3
TRAMMELL extending his lead ... LUCAS spins and fires to second ... TRAMMELL hits the dirt
the tag ... safe! ... LUCAS's back on the rubber ... LUCAS kicks and deals
stroked solidly to left field ... it drops in front of DAVIS ... TRAMMELL rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BENIQUEZ ... and they're holding TRAMMELL at third
And here comes Dancing Bears manager ... again ... he's asking LUCAS for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Ernie CAMACHO ... and that will turn around RAY
LUCAS pitched one inning in relief ... his line ... 2 hits ... one walk
he's responsible for the runners ... for CAMACHO ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander CAMACHO has worked three innings ... he has a 3.00 ERA ... his record
one win ... one loss ... he'll probably be after the K
* J. RAY facing E. CAMACHO, B 6th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-3
Infield back ... firstbaseman HRBEK perched right in front of the bag ... they start the runner
RAY slices one to short ... and it's through ... SMITH broke for second ... TRAMMELL will score
speedy MOSEBY glides in to third ... and Johnny RAY executes the fundamentals
SMITH couldn't reverse his direction in time
Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 5
* C. LANSFORD facing E. CAMACHO, B 6th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-3
Dancing Bears playing for the double play ... CAMACHO looks MOSEBY back to third
now he comes home with it ... swung on ... bouncer to SANDBERG ... goes to second for one
back to first for two ... double play! ... but the run scores
Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 6
* C. FISK facing E. CAMACHO, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
Now he comes home with it ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to HRBEK
and they get him ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 7th, Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 6
* J. BENIQUEZ facing G. ZAHN, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
The pitch ... an infield roller by BENIQUEZ ... shortstop TRAMMELL charges ... the flip to first
for the first out
* T. PENA facing G. ZAHN, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
The pitch ... PENA swings ... it's a high bouncer to third ... LANSFORD gloves it ... sets
long throw to first ... and he gets him ... two down
* O. SMITH facing G. ZAHN, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
He lets it go ... SMITH clubs a high drive ... deep to right ... it could be ... CLARK to the track
and he takes it at the wall ... SMITH just missed it ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 6
* L. LACY facing E. CAMACHO, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
Now CAMACHO comes home with it ... the ball is chopped out over the mound
SMITH gets to it in front of second ... rifles it to first ... and just nips LACY ... one down
* J. CLARK facing E. CAMACHO, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
The pitch ... hit like a bullet ... SANDBERG waves at it ... but it's by him into right
and CLARK racks up a base hit ... Jack with his 2nd hit in this game
for Jack CLARK, his 2nd hit of the series
Wolverines skipper walking down the bench
The Wolverines have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Mookie WILSON
to run for CLARK ... WILSON takes his place at first base ... he's a speedster
getting some legs out there
* D. MATTINGLY facing E. CAMACHO, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-3
And the pitch ... high and inside ... and WILSON is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's PENA with the throw ... the tag ... WILSON has this base wrapped up
he's safe at second ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
and that's the Wolverines 2nd stolen base in this game
* D. MATTINGLY facing E. CAMACHO, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-3
WILSON moves another step away from second ... here's a pitch ... MATTINGLY doesn't offer
and he draws a free pass ... that was MATTINGLY's first walk of the series
* K. GIBSON facing E. CAMACHO, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-3
Now the pitch ... it misses ... ball four ... and GIBSON will get the base ... that fills the bases
* A. TRAMMELL facing E. CAMACHO, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 6-3
Dancing Bears playing for the double play ... the pitch ... drilled to right by TRAMMELL
it is high ... it is far ... it is... ... caught at the wall by BAINES
the runners are tagging ... BAINES turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
WILSON coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending MATTINGLY to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-no throw)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and MATTINGLY moves to third ... GIBSON holds at first
Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 7
* L. MOSEBY facing E. CAMACHO, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 7-3
CAMACHO rocks and fires ... ground ball to second ... SANDBERG to his left ... he has it
goes to first ... and he gets him ... three down
Is sending in Fred LYNN ... he'll be playing right for Calumet ... WILSON is out
* TOP OF THE 8th, Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 7
* D. GLADDEN facing G. ZAHN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
And the pitch comes in ... routine fly ball to right ... LYNN's there ... he waits on it
lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... one down
* R. SANDBERG facing G. ZAHN, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
ZAHN brings it ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... two gone
* H. BAINES facing G. ZAHN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
He wheels and deals ... it's drilled straight at center fielder MOSEBY ... he's there
whoa! it's over his head ... it must have knuckled on him ... he's after the ball
he's at the wall ... BAINES's around second ... he's chugging toward third
there'll be no play on him ... that ball was really smoked
for Harold BAINES, his 6th hit of the series ... for Harold BAINES, his 1st triple of the series
* K. HRBEK facing G. ZAHN, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 3-7
And now the pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... and BAINES is stranded
three down
On his way to the mound is Bill CAUDILL ... so CAMACHO goes two innings in relief ... his line
one earned run ... on 2 hits ... walked 2 ... for CAUDILL ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander CAUDILL has worked three innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 7
* J. RAY facing B. CAUDILL, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... slowly rolled toward SMITH ... and it slips out of his glove
RAY reaches on the miscue ... SMITH started to throw before he had the ball
that should be an error on SMITH ... and it is...E6
* C. LANSFORD facing B. CAUDILL, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-3
Here comes the pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... if it stays up he'll get it
and DAVIS ... cuts it off on the bounce ... RAY rounds second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... and he puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in
and Carney has himself a single ... for Carney LANSFORD, his 5th hit of the series
* C. FISK facing B. CAUDILL, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... FISK doesn't offer ... and CAUDILL gets the call
he's out on strikes ... one down ... FISK has now struck out 3 times
* L. LACY facing B. CAUDILL, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 7-3
CAUDILL kicks and deals ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... two away
* F. LYNN facing B. CAUDILL, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... LYNN hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center ... right there is GLADDEN
and he gloves it for the putout ... that's three away
He'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Larry ANDERSEN ... and that will turn around McGEE
so ZAHN gets his innings ... he pitched eight ... his line ... 3 runs ... on 7 hits ... one walk
he struck out 4 ... he stands to win it ... for ANDERSEN ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander ANDERSEN has worked three innings ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 7
* W. McGEE facing L. ANDERSEN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
ANDERSEN now ... breaking ball ... bounced past ANDERSEN ... TRAMMELL's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws McGEE out by a step ... one down!
* C. DAVIS facing L. ANDERSEN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
ANDERSEN kicks and deals ... lined ... TRAMMELL leaps ... but he won't get it
and DAVIS's on at first ... 2nd hit for DAVIS in the game
for Chili DAVIS, his 6th hit of the series
* J. BENIQUEZ facing L. ANDERSEN, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-7
The pitch from ANDERSEN ... slow chopper toward short ... TRAMMELL charges ... bad bounce!
it handcuffed him ... on to first ... that's two! ... DAVIS moves up
* T. PENA facing L. ANDERSEN, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-7
DAVIS now with an aggressive lead ... and the pitch ... a skyscraper to left ... LACY roams over
he turns left ... and he makes the catch ... and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Dancing Bears 3, Wolverines 7