* TOP OF THE 1st, Dancing Bears 0, Big Wood 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* K. PHELPS facing J. BUTCHER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
BUTCHER comes to the plate ... misses the strike zone ... PHELPS ambles to first
* R. SANDBERG facing J. BUTCHER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... and they've got PHELPS off first ... CARTER fires down to MURRAY ... safe!
* R. SANDBERG facing J. BUTCHER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... one-hopper to second ... shovels to TEMPLETON ... for one
back to first ... double play
* H. BAINES facing J. BUTCHER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... slow bounder up the middle ... TEMPLETON's over ... good bounce
the throw to first ... bounces in the dirt! ... MURRAY scoops it ... and they get him
and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Dancing Bears 0, Big Wood 0
* J. CRUZ facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... a shot to left field ... DAVIS got a great jump ... he's back ... reaches up
and brings it down ... one down
* R. MULLINIKS facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... misses the strike zone ... MULLINIKS ambles to first
* E. MURRAY facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Quick move to the plate ... fastball ... just inside ... ball one
* E. MURRAY facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Big hole on the right side ... MULLINIKS not wandering too far ... the offering ... half swing
strike! ... the steal is on ... good jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... the slide ... the sweep tag ... the ump signals ... out! ... they lose a runner
two down
* E. MURRAY facing S. SANDERSON, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... soft grounder to KRENCHICKI ... he's up with it
the throw across the diamond ... in time ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Dancing Bears 0, Big Wood 0
* K. HRBEK facing J. BUTCHER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... outside ... ball four ... and BUTCHER issues a free pass
that was HRBEK's first walk of the series
* C. DAVIS facing J. BUTCHER, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
BUTCHER brings it to the plate ... base hit right field ... CRUZ's after it ... spears it on one hop
HRBEK's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... he'll hold at second
as the throw comes in ... and DAVIS has a single ... for Chili DAVIS, his 5th hit of the series
And here comes Big Wood manager ... he's asking BUTCHER for the ball
Jay HOWELL will take the mound for Sequoia ... so BUTCHER is yanked early
he goes only one inning ... he yielded ... one hit ... 2 walks
he's responsible for the runners ... he can still lose this game ... for HOWELL
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander HOWELL has worked two thirds of an inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be looking for the double play
* W. McGEE facing J. HOWELL, T 2nd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... off speed delivery ... McGEE chases it ... he's out of there!
that pitch was low and way out of the strike zone ... one away
* T. PENA facing J. HOWELL, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... HOWELL delivers ... healthy cut by PENA ... but all he hits is air
he's out on strikes ... PENA is disgusted with himself ... he had his pitch to hit
but he just didn't make it happen ... two gone
* R. WASHINGTON facing J. HOWELL, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... popped high to the right side ... WHITAKER drifts back
the runners are moving ... he's under it ... and makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Dancing Bears 0, Big Wood 0
* D. MURPHY facing S. SANDERSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... an infield roller by MURPHY ... shortstop WASHINGTON charges ... the flip to first
one down
* D. STRAWBERRY facing S. SANDERSON, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... PENA making the call ... and the catch
for out number two
* R. JONES facing S. SANDERSON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SANDERSON comes to the plate ... a towering fly ball to center ... this should do it
McGEE roams over ... plenty of room ... and hauls it in ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Dancing Bears 0, Big Wood 0
* W. KRENCHICKI facing J. HOWELL, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HOWELL comes to him ... lined to right ... coming on is CRUZ ... he's there ... and he pulls it in
one down
* K. PHELPS facing J. HOWELL, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HOWELL to the wind ... OOOOF! ... PHELPS flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... two away
* R. SANDBERG facing J. HOWELL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for JONES
but he says he's got it ... and he does ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Dancing Bears 0, Big Wood 0
* G. CARTER facing S. SANDERSON, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... spanked sharply to KRENCHICKI ... brutal bounce
the quick throw across the diamond ... got him! ... one down
* L. WHITAKER facing S. SANDERSON, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... a line drive off the bat of WHITAKER ... DAVIS runs in on it
and it stays up for him ... he's got it ... two down
* G. TEMPLETON facing S. SANDERSON, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SANDERSON into his motion ... delivers ... breaking ball ... ball four
and TEMPLETON trots down to first
* J. CRUZ facing S. SANDERSON, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They're holding TEMPLETON ... TEMPLETON going with the pitch ... he goes the opposite way
hit to DAVIS in deep left ... he's after it ... plenty of room ... and he takes it in
to retire the side
Pitching change for Sequoia ... southpaw John FRANCO climbs the hill
manager working for the platoon advantage ... HOWELL pitched two innings in relief
he yielded ... no runs or hits ... he fans 3 ... for FRANCO his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 4th, Dancing Bears 0, Big Wood 0
* H. BAINES facing J. FRANCO, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... BAINES gets plenty of wood on this ball ... headed for the gap in right center
it may carry ... go crazy, folks, go crazy! ... it's a home run!
Dancing Bears 1, Big Wood 0
* K. HRBEK facing J. FRANCO, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... MURPHY's racing over
so's CRUZ ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Kent HRBEK ... for HRBEK, his 1st double of the series
for Kent HRBEK, his 4th hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing J. FRANCO, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
Now the pitch ... pasted ... TEMPLETON leaps for it ... over his head and on into left
rounding third HRBEK
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to MULLINIKS ... and they're holding HRBEK at third
And here comes Big Wood manager ... again ... he's asking FRANCO for the ball
he's calling for Craig LEFFERTS ... so FRANCO pitched to 3 batters ... he yielded
one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits ... a homer ... he leaves with two runners on
for LEFFERTS ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty LEFFERTS has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll probably be looking for the double play
* W. McGEE facing C. LEFFERTS, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... a whiff!
that's one! ... and he gets the strikeout just when he needs it
* T. PENA facing C. LEFFERTS, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Big Wood playing for the double play ... at third HRBEK takes a short lead ... the pitch
base hit right field ... HRBEK trots home ... CRUZ's after it ... now he has it
he comes up throwing ... DAVIS is well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving him to third
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and PENA holds with a single
Dancing Bears 2, Big Wood 0
* R. WASHINGTON facing C. LEFFERTS, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
The Big Wood are looking for the play at the plate ... LEFFERTS into his motion ... delivers
ground ball to MURRAY ... he goes to second for one ... back to first for two ... double play!
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Dancing Bears 2, Big Wood 0
* R. MULLINIKS facing S. SANDERSON, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
SANDERSON with the offering ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... DAVIS drifts over
plenty of room ... and he covers it ... one down
* E. MURRAY facing S. SANDERSON, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... it misses ... ball four ... and MURRAY will get the base
that was MURRAY's first walk of the series
* D. MURPHY facing S. SANDERSON, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
SANDERSON brings it home ... grounded deep toward the hole ... KRENCHICKI just reaches it
and he won't get off the throw ... MURPHY rounds first and holds ... infield hit for MURPHY
for Sequoia ... the 1st hit in this game ... for Dale MURPHY, his 5th hit of the series
And here comes Dancing Bears manager ... he's asking SANDERSON for the ball
pitching change for Sphere ... southpaw Gary LUCAS climbs the hill
manager working for the platoon advantage ... so SANDERSON is yanked early
he goes only three and a third ... his line ... one hit ... 3 walks
he's responsible for the runners ... for LUCAS ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty LUCAS has worked one inning ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet
he'll be looking for the double play
Big Wood skipper walking down the bench
He's calling on his reserves ... that's Cliff JOHNSON in to replace STRAWBERRY
so the righty will challenge the southpaw LUCAS ... he shoulders the bat ... heads to the box
that makes him the DH
* C. JOHNSON facing G. LUCAS, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-2
The runners take their lead ... here's the pitch from LUCAS ... it's a shot to left center
base hit ... DAVIS is racing over ... he cuts it off deep in the gap ... MURRAY is around third
MURPHY is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving MURRAY 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 MURPHY holds at second
JOHNSON is on with a single
Dancing Bears 2, Big Wood 1
Big Wood manager looking at his scoresheet
Trying to stir up a little magic ... so the right-hander Jeffrey LEONARD is commissioned
JONES leaves the game ... trying for the platoon advantage ... he grabs a bat ... heads out
* J. LEONARD facing G. LUCAS, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
The runners take their lead ... LUCAS fires it in ... LEONARD lofts a routine fly ball to center
McGEE moves under it ... and hauls it in ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* G. CARTER facing G. LUCAS, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
Quick move to the plate ... it sails wide of the plate ... ball four ... that will fill them up
Gary LUCAS is doing some grooming out there
* L. WHITAKER facing G. LUCAS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... bounced to short ... he takes the high hop
flips to SANDBERG at second ... for out number three
Jeffrey LEONARD ... he'll be playing left field for Sequoia
* TOP OF THE 5th, Dancing Bears 2, Big Wood 1
* W. KRENCHICKI facing C. LEFFERTS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now the pitch ... KRENCHICKI swings ... and he got hold of that one ... way back
and it's long gone! ... home run ... KRENCHICKI touches them all
Dancing Bears 3, Big Wood 1
* K. PHELPS facing C. LEFFERTS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
* R. SANDBERG facing C. LEFFERTS, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Now he comes home with it ... OOOOF! ... SANDBERG flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... one away
* H. BAINES facing C. LEFFERTS, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... swung on ... popped up ... MULLINIKS moves toward the line ... he's under it
and he makes the catch
* K. HRBEK facing C. LEFFERTS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
LEFFERTS brings it to the plate ... swung on ... base hit right field ... toward the gap
that's good for extra bases ... CRUZ digging ... he's got it ... PHELPS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
HRBEK's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and PHELPS's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
oh, he took a big chance! ... the gamble pays off ... and HRBEK takes third on the throw
Dancing Bears 4, Big Wood 1
* C. DAVIS facing C. LEFFERTS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-1
At third HRBEK takes a short lead ... LEFFERTS into his motion ... delivers ... high and tight
the ump says ball four ... and Chili will get down to first
and there are runners at the corners
* W. McGEE facing C. LEFFERTS, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-1
At third HRBEK takes a short lead ... now LEFFERTS comes home with it ... swung on
and it's pulled hard to left ... that could be trouble ... it drops ... fair ball
HRBEK scores ... DAVIS's digging ... he's headed for third ... they're waving him in
he'll try to score ... the throw home ... the play at the plate ... safe!
and McGEE's in at third with a triple
Dancing Bears 6, Big Wood 1
* T. PENA facing C. LEFFERTS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-1
The pitch ... slow bounder up the middle ... WHITAKER charges over ... scoops it ... two outs
he flips to first ... and they get him ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Dancing Bears 6, Big Wood 1
* G. TEMPLETON facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
He lets it go ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... McGEE moves under it
and takes it in ... one away
* J. CRUZ facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
LUCAS delivers ... upstairs ... and CRUZ isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base
* R. MULLINIKS facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-6
CRUZ is off with the pitch ... LUCAS brings it ... well hit ... but foul ... strike one
* R. MULLINIKS facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-6
And CRUZ takes off ... hit to DAVIS in deep left ... he gallops for it ... he's at the warning track
and he makes the catch ... and that's out number two ... CRUZ scampers back to first
* E. MURRAY facing G. LUCAS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-6
CRUZ bluffs going ... CRUZ going with the pitch ... LUCAS delivers ... MURRAY goes the opposite way
bounced to the right side ... just out of SANDBERG's reach ... SANDBERG moved toward second base
and that let the ball get through ... speedy CRUZ glides in to third
and Eddie MURRAY shows some good bat control ... a textbook hit-and-run
for Eddie MURRAY, his 5th hit of the series
And here comes Dancing Bears manager ... again ... he's asking LUCAS for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Ted POWER in to face MURPHY
LUCAS pitched one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... 2 hits ... walked 2
he's responsible for the runners ... for POWER ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander POWER has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* D. MURPHY facing T. POWER, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-6
The runners take their lead ... POWER deals ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out
side retired
He'll bring in Big Wood right-hander Kent TEKULVE ... LEFFERTS pitched two innings in relief
the game for LEFFERTS ... 4 runs ... on 4 hits ... a homer ... walked 2 ... he fans 2
for TEKULVE ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander TEKULVE has worked three innings ... he has a 6.00 ERA ... no record yet
he'll try to hold them to let the Big Wood get back in it
* TOP OF THE 6th, Dancing Bears 6, Big Wood 1
* R. WASHINGTON facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1
He wheels and deals ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to MURRAY
and they get him ... for the first out
* W. KRENCHICKI facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1
The pitch ... in on the fists ... KRENCHICKI fights it off ... into shallow right
and he's on at first ... Wayne with his 2nd hit in this game
for Wayne KRENCHICKI, his 2nd hit of the series
* K. PHELPS facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1
Space on the right ... KRENCHICKI a stride off the bag ... here's a pitch
PHELPS sends one to straightaway center ... MURPHY's got a bead ... he brings it down
two gone ... KRENCHICKI hurries back to first
* R. SANDBERG facing K. TEKULVE, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1
TEKULVE kicks and delivers ... one-hopper back to the mound ... TEKULVE up with it
throws to first ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Dancing Bears 6, Big Wood 1
* C. JOHNSON facing T. POWER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
POWER deals ... right by him ... strike three ... one away
* J. LEONARD facing T. POWER, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6
The delivery from POWER ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for LEONARD
that was LEONARD's first walk of the series
* G. CARTER facing T. POWER, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-6
LEONARD bluffs going ... and now the pitch ... a little roller to the right side
SANDBERG running in ... he pounces on it ... the quick toss to HRBEK ... and they get him
two down ... LEONARD moves into scoring position
* L. WHITAKER facing T. POWER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-6
LEONARD edges a bit more off second ... the pitch ... bounced slowly up the middle
WASHINGTON can't reach it ... neither can SANDBERG it's through ... LEONARD's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving LEONARD 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 ... safe easily
WHITAKER holds at first with a single
Dancing Bears 6, Big Wood 2
* G. TEMPLETON facing T. POWER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-6
The delivery from POWER ... grounded hard wide of third ... KRENCHICKI takes it on the short hop
he'll go to first ... and they get him ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Dancing Bears 6, Big Wood 2
* H. BAINES facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... it's grounded into the hole ... MURRAY to his right ... and it's through
BAINES's on at first ... Harold with his 2nd hit in this game
for Harold BAINES, his 6th hit of the series
Dancing Bears skipper walking down the bench
The Dancing Bears have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Duane WALKER
to run for BAINES ... WALKER takes his place at first base ... he's a threat ... checks
to move
* K. HRBEK facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
He wheels and deals ... half swing ... strike! ... there goes WALKER
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from CARTER ... the play at second ... too late
WALKER dusts himself off at second ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
* K. HRBEK facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
TEKULVE working on WALKER to hold him close ... and the pitch comes in ... base hit right field
it drops in front of CRUZ ... he has to play the long bounce ... WALKER rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving WALKER in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
HRBEK's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the run scores!
and HRBEK takes second on the throw
Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 2
* C. DAVIS facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-2
TEKULVE rocks and fires ... lofted to right ... CRUZ backpedals ... waits ... and pulls it in
HRBEK's tagging...CRUZ turns and sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the throw comes in
* W. McGEE facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-2
The pitch ... swung on ... base hit left field ... LEONARD's after it ... toward the gap
rounding third HRBEK
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to MULLINIKS ... and they're holding HRBEK at third
* T. PENA facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 7-2
The Big Wood are looking for the play at the plate ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
he pops it up ... WHITAKER drifts back ... he's under it ... and makes the catch
and the runners hold
* R. WASHINGTON facing K. TEKULVE, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 7-2
Firstbaseman MURRAY's on the bag ... McGEE with a substantial lead ... the runner's going
and it's chopped down the first base line ... MURRAY's up with it ... this should do it
and he steps on first for the out ... for the final out
Duane WALKER ... he'll be playing left field for Sphere
Chili DAVIS ... he'll be playing right for Sphere
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 2
* J. CRUZ facing T. POWER, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
POWER winds up ... CRUZ sends one to left center ... McGEE's racing over ... WALKER's on the run
and McGEE makes the catch ... one away
* R. MULLINIKS facing T. POWER, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... it's rocked high and deep ... get going DAVIS ... and he tracks it down ... two down
And here comes Dancing Bears manager ... again ... he's asking POWER for the ball
he's calling for Jeff REARDON ... POWER pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him
one earned run ... on one hit ... one walk ... he fans 2 ... for REARDON
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander REARDON has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA
* E. MURRAY facing J. REARDON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
Now REARDON comes home with it ... long fly to center ... Willie McGEE ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... three down
On his way to the mound is Don ROBINSON ... TEKULVE pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded
one earned run ... on 4 hits ... for ROBINSON ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander ROBINSON has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 8th, Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 2
* W. KRENCHICKI facing D. ROBINSON, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
The delivery ... KRENCHICKI looks at strike three ... one down
* K. PHELPS facing D. ROBINSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-2
Now he comes home with it ... he goes the other way ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap
MURPHY runs in on it ... TEMPLETON's backing up ... it drops in
and PHELPS's on at first with a base hit ... for Ken PHELPS, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. SANDBERG facing D. ROBINSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-2
The pitch comes in ... grounded deep into the hole ... TEMPLETON has it
throws quickly to WHITAKER covering ... out! ... and on to first
no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw ... but they get the lead runner
* D. WALKER facing D. ROBINSON, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-2
Here comes the pitch ... low and away ... now SANDBERG is sprinting toward second ... great jump!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CARTER gets rid of it quickly ... and they nail him! ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 2
* D. MURPHY facing J. REARDON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch from REARDON ... a blast to center ... McGEE runs straight back ... turns ... he'll look
but he won't touch it ... it's long gone! ... home run for MURPHY
Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 3
* C. JOHNSON facing J. REARDON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
He brings it home ... lazy fly to center ... easy chance for McGEE ... he's got it ... one down
* J. LEONARD facing J. REARDON, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
REARDON brings it home ... LEONARD doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
* G. CARTER facing J. REARDON, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-7
The runner's going ... here's the pitch ... lofted down the line to right ... DAVIS races over
into the corner ... he's there ... he's got it ... for out number two
LEONARD gets back to first
* L. WHITAKER facing J. REARDON, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-7
Firstbaseman HRBEK perched right in front of the bag ... and LEONARD takes off
line drive to third ... caught!
* TOP OF THE 9th, Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 3
* D. WALKER facing D. ROBINSON, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
ROBINSON with the pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and WHITAKER gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... one down
* K. HRBEK facing D. ROBINSON, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
ROBINSON into his motion ... delivers ... a whiff! ... two down
* C. DAVIS facing D. ROBINSON, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... ROBINSON pulled the string ... and DAVIS was way out in front
three down
Big Wood manager looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... who is it? ... Sixto LEZCANO will bat for TEMPLETON ... bats right
he shoulders the bat ... heads to the box
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 3
* S. LEZCANO facing J. REARDON, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... LEZCANO doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four
and Sixto will get down to first
* J. CRUZ facing J. REARDON, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-7
And LEZCANO takes off ... he brings it home ... lined to short ... and it's through
Ron WASHINGTON broke toward second ... and that let the ball get through
Sixto LEZCANO goes on to third ... and CRUZ is on with a single ... a perfectly placed hit
* R. MULLINIKS facing J. REARDON, B 9th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-7
They start the runner ... REARDON brings it ... lofted to left ... WALKER moves under it
and he takes it in ... CRUZ's headed back to first ... LEZCANO's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
but they're holding him at third ... CRUZ retreats to first
* E. MURRAY facing J. REARDON, B 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-7
Dancing Bears playing for the double play ... here comes the pitch ... and MURRAY jolts it
this ball is tagged ... deep to right center ... DAVIS and McGEE are looking up ... way up
and out of the old ball yard ... a three-run dinger
Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 6
* D. MURPHY facing J. REARDON, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
REARDON into the wind ... swung on and missed ... MURPHY took a home run cut ... but came up empty
two away
And here comes Dancing Bears manager ... he's asking REARDON for the ball
in from the bullpen is Aurelio LOPEZ ... the right-hander
so REARDON goes two innings in relief ... the game for REARDON ... 4 runs ... on 3 hits
2 homers ... walked 2 ... one strikeout ... for LOPEZ his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
* C. JOHNSON facing A. LOPEZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-7
The pitch ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
KRENCHICKI and PENA converge near the line ... PENA is calling off KRENCHICKI
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Dancing Bears 7, Big Wood 6