* TOP OF THE 1st, Next Week 0, Getaway 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* N. CRUZ facing C. PADDACK, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... CRUZ doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four
and CRUZ will get down to first ... that extends the streak ... now 7 games in a row on base
* L. ARRAEZ facing C. PADDACK, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They're holding CRUZ ... CRUZ about two feet from first ... PADDACK kicks and delivers
fly ball to straightaway left ... BLACKMON's there ... waits ... and makes the catch ... one down
and CRUZ returns to first
* M. GARVER facing C. PADDACK, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Quick move to the plate ... swung on ... hit to BLACKMON in deep left ... he's after it
plenty of room ... and he hauls it in ... two down ... CRUZ's at second
he'll go back to first
* T. STORY facing C. PADDACK, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Nelson CRUZ is on the move ... PADDACK brings it ... soft liner ... one-hops FREEMAN
he'll make the play at first himself ... and that's it
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Next Week 0, Getaway 0
* M. BETTS facing M. SCHERZER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now SCHERZER pitches ... swung on and missed ... one away
* A. RENDON facing M. SCHERZER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
SCHERZER brings it to the plate ... muscled to deep left ... this one has a passport
adios, amigo ... it's long gone!
Next Week 0, Getaway 1
* J. BELL facing M. SCHERZER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... on the corner ... no! ... the ump says it missed
sure looked good from here ... but it's a walk ... and Josh takes first
* C. BLACKMON facing M. SCHERZER, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
BELL going with the pitch ... it's whacked into right field ... CRUZ's got a long way to go
still after it ... near the line ... and he brings it down ... two down
BELL gets back to first
* R. ACUNA facing M. SCHERZER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The delivery from SCHERZER ... ACUNA hangs out a frozen rope ... left field
ARRAEZ charges in for it ... but he'll have to short-hop it ... BELL's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... and he puts on the brakes
as the throw comes in ... and ACUNA is on with a single
for Ronald ACUNA, his 3rd hit of the series
* C. CORREA facing M. SCHERZER, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... this one's got a chance ... ARRAEZ gives chase ... now he gives up
it's a getty goner! ... CORREA takes his victory lap ... that's good for three big runs
Next Week 0, Getaway 4
* F. FREEMAN facing M. SCHERZER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
SCHERZER brings it ... swung on ... grounded to CHAPMAN at third ... throws quickly
out!...by a step ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Next Week 0, Getaway 4
* B. BUXTON facing C. PADDACK, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... BETTS got a late start ... he's running back
still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing ... one down
* Y. GURRIEL facing C. PADDACK, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The offering ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... BETTS's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... GURRIEL's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
for GURRIEL, his 3rd double of the series ... for Yulieski GURRIEL, his 5th hit of the series
* M. MUNCY facing C. PADDACK, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
The pitch is on the way ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
ACUNA cuts it off in foul territory ... GURRIEL around third ... he will score
and MUNCY motors in to second with a double ... back-to-back doubles by the Next Week
Next Week 1, Getaway 4
And here comes Getaway manager ... he's asking PADDACK for the ball
in from the bullpen is Alex COLOME ... the right-hander ... so PADDACK is yanked early
he goes only one and a third ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits
one walk ... he's responsible for the runner ... for COLOME ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander COLOME has worked four innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* M. CHAPMAN facing A. COLOME, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
He delivers ... grounded weakly to short ... CORREA charges in ... comes up with it
and goes to first ... and that's out number two ... MUNCY holds
* J. REALMUTO facing A. COLOME, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... REALMUTO sends this ball air mail to left ... BLACKMON lopes after it
should be an easy play ... and he makes the catch ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Next Week 1, Getaway 4
* O. ALBIES facing M. SCHERZER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
SCHERZER into his motion ... delivers ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
CHAPMAN and REALMUTO converge near the line ... REALMUTO is calling off CHAPMAN
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... and there's one away
* M. WIETERS facing M. SCHERZER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The offering to WIETERS ... WIETERS's called out on strikes ... two away
* M. BETTS facing M. SCHERZER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... BETTS swings ... and mashes it ... it might go all the way
ARRAEZ is at the warning track ... but he'd need a ladder to get to this one
a four-bagger for BETTS
Next Week 1, Getaway 5
* A. RENDON facing M. SCHERZER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
To the plate ... base hit center field ... BUXTON's over ... scoops it up
and RENDON holds first with a single ... that's RENDON's 2nd hit of the game
for Anthony RENDON, his 8th hit of the series
* J. BELL facing M. SCHERZER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1
SCHERZER deals ... swung on and missed ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Next Week 1, Getaway 5
* N. CRUZ facing A. COLOME, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
He wheels and deals ... CRUZ swings ... and mashes it ... it might go all the way
BLACKMON is at the warning track ... but he'd need a ladder to get to this one
a four-bagger for CRUZ
Next Week 2, Getaway 5
* L. ARRAEZ facing A. COLOME, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
COLOME comes to him ... ARRAEZ smacks it to right ... like a rocket
and right fielder ACUNA spears it ... one away
* M. GARVER facing A. COLOME, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
COLOME kicks and deals ... that's high and deep by GARVER ... BETTS is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... two down
* T. STORY facing A. COLOME, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch from COLOME ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... BETTS's racing back
he won't get it ... it's off the wall ... BETTS chases it down ... STORY cruises in to second
for STORY, his 5th double of the series ... for Trevor STORY, his 9th hit of the series
* B. BUXTON facing A. COLOME, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
STORY moves another step away from second ... here's the pitch ... lined hard to left
toward the gap ... it's rolling ... that's good for extra bases ... STORY's around third
he scores ... BLACKMON gets it in quickly ... BUXTON stops at second
back-to-back doubles by the Next Week
Next Week 3, Getaway 5
* Y. GURRIEL facing A. COLOME, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5
BUXTON stretches his lead off second ... here he comes ... high fly ball to center
BETTS drifts under it ... moves in ... and makes the catch ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Next Week 3, Getaway 5
* C. BLACKMON facing M. SCHERZER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
SCHERZER into the wind ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... CRUZ gallops for it
he dives ... he cuts it off ... throws to second ... and BLACKMON holds with a single
for Charlie BLACKMON, his 5th hit of the series
* R. ACUNA facing M. SCHERZER, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
Firstbaseman GURRIEL right on the bag ... the pitch ... grounder to MUNCY
he fires to STORY at second ... out! ... over to GURRIEL at first ... and he's ... safe at first
but they get the lead runner ... one away
And here comes Next Week manager ... he's asking SCHERZER for the ball
is bringing in Julio URIAS to face CORREA ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so SCHERZER is yanked early ... he goes only two and a third ... he yielded ... 5 runs ... so far
on 6 hits ... 3 homers ... one walk ... he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for URIAS ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty URIAS has worked two and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... 2 wins
no losses ... he'll be trying to keep ACUNA on first
* C. CORREA facing J. URIAS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
They start the runner ... CORREA goes the opposite way ... right side ... and it's through
a base hit ... Max MUNCY ran over to cover second ... and he hit it right through the hole
ACUNA hustles in to third ... and CORREA collects a lovely hit ... beautifully executed
2nd safety for CORREA ... for Carlos CORREA, his 4th hit of the series
* F. FREEMAN facing J. URIAS, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-3
Next Week playing for the double play ... URIAS glances over his shoulder at third ... the pitch
wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for FREEMAN ... the bases are loaded
* O. ALBIES facing J. URIAS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 5-3
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
ALBIES drives one down the left field line ... it's in there for a base hit
ARRAEZ is over quickly ... ACUNA scores ... CORREA is around third
FREEMAN is well around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CORREA in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
FREEMAN's going for third also
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
CORREA scores ... the throw goes to third
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and ALBIES's headed for second ... here's the play at third ... and he's ... out easily
and ALBIES takes second on the throw
Next Week 3, Getaway 7
* M. WIETERS facing J. URIAS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
ALBIES stretching his lead ... URIAS with the offering ... WIETERS waves at one in the dirt
and he's a strikeout victim ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Next Week 3, Getaway 7
* M. MUNCY facing A. COLOME, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
And the pitch comes in ... easy fly ball to BLACKMON ... plenty of room ... he moves under it
and brings it down ... and there's one away
And here comes Getaway manager ... again ... he's asking COLOME for the ball
they'll go to Michael LORENZEN ... the right-hander ... so COLOME goes two innings in relief
the line on him ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... a homer ... for LORENZEN
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander LORENZEN has worked two innings
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA
* M. CHAPMAN facing M. LORENZEN, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The pitch ... fastball ... high drive ... BLACKMON's going back ... it's playable ... he's under it
and he pulls it in ... two down
* J. REALMUTO facing M. LORENZEN, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
Now LORENZEN comes home with it ... cut on ... way out in front ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Next Week 3, Getaway 7
* M. BETTS facing J. URIAS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
He brings it home ... BETTS blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... BUXTON plays the carom ... BETTS's going for two ... here's the throw
and BETTS pulls in to second with a long double ... Mookie with his 2nd hit in this game
for BETTS, his 2nd double of the series ... for Mookie BETTS, his 7th hit of the series
* A. RENDON facing J. URIAS, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
BETTS moves another step away from second ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch to RENDON
strike three ... he's out of there ... one down
* J. BELL facing J. URIAS, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
URIAS looks back at BETTS on second ... here comes the pitch ... popped high to the right side
drifting foul ... GURRIEL's backing up ... secondbaseman MUNCY's racing over
he's calling him off ... and makes the running catch ... two away ... BETTS tags
but he'll have to hold ... as he fires the ball back in ... MUNCY ran a long way to get that ball
nice play
* C. BLACKMON facing J. URIAS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
BETTS edges a bit more off second ... the offering ... swung on ... base hit
down the line to right ... CRUZ gallops for it ... he has it ... BETTS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BETTS in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... BLACKMON holds at first with a single
Next Week 3, Getaway 8
* R. ACUNA facing J. URIAS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-3
URIAS brings it to the plate ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Next Week 3, Getaway 8
* N. CRUZ facing M. LORENZEN, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-8
The pitch ... over but low ... and CRUZ takes first
And here comes Getaway manager ... again ... he's asking LORENZEN for the ball
on his way to the mound is Brandon KINTZLER ... so LORENZEN goes only two thirds of an inning
the game for LORENZEN ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
he leaves with a runner on ... for KINTZLER ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander KINTZLER has worked three and a third ... he has a 2.70 ERA
* L. ARRAEZ facing B. KINTZLER, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8
KINTZLER delivers ... bounced sharply to the left side
CORREA grabs it and flips to second for one ... over to first ... safe by a step
but they get the lead runner
* M. GARVER facing B. KINTZLER, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8
KINTZLER brings it to the plate ... on the hands ... popped up ... RENDON's waving off the others
he's under it ... he puts it away
* T. STORY facing B. KINTZLER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8
A little delay in the action here ... a fan is running around the field
must be one of those APBA fans on the juice ... here comes security to hog tie him
they're chasing him down ... still chasing ... oh, they got him ... he's gone!
let's play some baseball!
* T. STORY facing B. KINTZLER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-8
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... STORY doesn't offer ... and KINTZLER gets the call
he's out on strikes ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Next Week 3, Getaway 8
* C. CORREA facing J. URIAS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
URIAS to the wind ... swung on ... hot smash to MUNCY ... he dives ... he knocks it down
throws quickly ... in time ... one away
And here comes Next Week manager ... again ... he's asking URIAS for the ball
is bringing in Evan MARSHALL to face FREEMAN ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
URIAS pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 4 hits ... one walk
he struck out 3 ... for MARSHALL ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander MARSHALL has worked three and two thirds ... he has a 2.45 ERA ... no record yet
he'll try to hold them to let the Next Week get back in it
* F. FREEMAN facing E. MARSHALL, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
MARSHALL winds up ... he hits it off the handle to right ... not very deep ... CRUZ charges in hard
and he one-hands it to retire FREEMAN ... two gone
* O. ALBIES facing E. MARSHALL, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-3
The pitch ... that's high in the air to right center ... CRUZ goes back for it
up against the wall ... CRUZ times his leap ... and comes down with a glove full of air
a round tripper for ALBIES
Next Week 3, Getaway 9
* M. WIETERS facing E. MARSHALL, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
Here's the pitch from MARSHALL ... bounced to STORY ... he fields it ... takes his time
throws over to GURRIEL ... and WIETERS is gone ... and that retires the side
* TOP OF THE 6th, Next Week 3, Getaway 9
* B. BUXTON facing B. KINTZLER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The pitch ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... one away
* Y. GURRIEL facing B. KINTZLER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The pitch ... GURRIEL grounds it foul at the plate ... strike one
* Y. GURRIEL facing B. KINTZLER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The offering to GURRIEL ... slow roller toward third ... RENDON has to rush his peg
and he gets his man ... sweet play by RENDON ... two away
* M. MUNCY facing B. KINTZLER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
Now KINTZLER comes home with it ... he hits it off the handle to right ... not very deep
ACUNA charges in hard ... and he one-hands it to retire MUNCY ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Next Week 3, Getaway 9
* M. BETTS facing E. MARSHALL, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
MARSHALL to the wind ... BETTS lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... CRUZ races over
but he won't get it ... BETTS's going for two ... and there will be a play at second ... the tag
safe!...on a very close play ... double for BETTS ... that's his 2nd double of the game
12th hit for the Getaway ... for BETTS, his 3rd double of the series
for Mookie BETTS, his 8th hit of the series
* A. RENDON facing E. MARSHALL, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-3
BETTS moves another step away from second ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch ... swung on
hit hard to STORY ... he'll go to first ... and that's out number one ... BETTS holds
* J. BELL facing E. MARSHALL, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-3
BETTS stretching his lead ... and the pitch comes in ... swung on ... and missed...he struck him out
and it gets away from REALMUTO! ... he scrambles for the ball ... and comes up throwing to third
OUT!...great throw ... good heads up play ... they get the lead runner ... two gone
BELL reaches first on the play
* C. BLACKMON facing E. MARSHALL, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-3
He comes home ... popped up ... in foul territory ... REALMUTO scrambles ... back toward the screen
it's playable ... and he makes the catch ... and that's out number three
Yusmeiro PETIT will take the mound for Alabama ... the right-hander
KINTZLER pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits ... he fans 2
for PETIT ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander PETIT has worked four and two thirds ... he has a 1.93 ERA
* TOP OF THE 7th, Next Week 3, Getaway 9
* M. CHAPMAN facing Y. PETIT, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The pitch ... popped high in front of the plate ... WIETERS tosses his mask away
waves off RENDON ... and he's got it ... and there's one away
* J. REALMUTO facing Y. PETIT, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
And the pitch comes in ... REALMUTO lofts a routine fly ball to center ... BETTS drifts under it
and hauls it in ... two gone
* N. CRUZ facing Y. PETIT, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
PETIT now ... CRUZ lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... ACUNA races over
but he won't get it ... CRUZ's going for two ... and there will be a play at second ... the tag
safe!...on a very close play ... double for CRUZ ... 2nd safety for CRUZ
for CRUZ, his 5th double of the series ... for Nelson CRUZ, his 10th hit of the series
* L. ARRAEZ facing Y. PETIT, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-9
He lets one go ... powered into left field ... BLACKMON's right there ... and pulls it down
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Next Week 3, Getaway 9
* R. ACUNA facing E. MARSHALL, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
Here's the pitch ... bounced to short ... STORY to his right ... he has it ... and he throws him out
one away
And here comes Next Week manager ... again ... he's asking MARSHALL for the ball
is bringing in Josh TAYLOR to face CORREA ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so MARSHALL goes two innings in relief ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on 2 hits
a homer ... one strikeout ... for TAYLOR ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty TAYLOR has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 3.38 ERA
* C. CORREA facing J. TAYLOR, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
TAYLOR winds up ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by STORY ... thrown on to first
it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... GURRIEL digs it out ... two away
* F. FREEMAN facing J. TAYLOR, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
The pitch ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... ARRAEZ drifts over ... he's under it
no trouble ... and he covers it ... three away
* TOP OF THE 8th, Next Week 3, Getaway 9
* M. GARVER facing Y. PETIT, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The delivery ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one away
* T. STORY facing Y. PETIT, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
To the plate ... blooped to second ... just out of reach ... STORY rounds first and holds
he's on with a single ... 2nd safety for STORY ... for Trevor STORY, his 10th hit of the series
* B. BUXTON facing Y. PETIT, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-9
STORY two full strides off first ... PETIT kicks and deals ... BUXTON shoots it toward short
CORREA stops it on the first hop ... flips it to ALBIES for one ... and on to first
no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw ... but they get the lead runner
* Y. GURRIEL facing Y. PETIT, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-9
They start the runner ... high fly deep to right ... ACUNA's back to the warning track
he's under it ... and makes the catch ... and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Next Week 3, Getaway 9
* O. ALBIES facing J. TAYLOR, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
TAYLOR into the wind ... ALBIES sends this ball air mail to left ... ARRAEZ lopes for it
should be no trouble ... and he makes the catch ... one away
* M. WIETERS facing J. TAYLOR, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
The pitch comes in ... grounded weakly to GURRIEL ... and he steps on first for the out ... two down
* M. BETTS facing J. TAYLOR, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
TAYLOR into the wind ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
BUXTON's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... BETTS cruises in to second
that's his 3rd double of the game ... and that's the Getaway 13th hit
for BETTS, his 4th double of the series ... for Mookie BETTS, his 9th hit of the series
* A. RENDON facing J. TAYLOR, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-3
BETTS extending his lead ... TAYLOR kicks and delivers ... hit like a shot ... MUNCY waves on it
but it's by him into right ... BETTS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving BETTS 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...ahead of the throw
RENDON holds at first with a single
Next Week 3, Getaway 10
* J. BELL facing J. TAYLOR, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 10-3
TAYLOR comes to him ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far
Josh is down on strikes ... that's three away ... BELL has now struck out 3 times
Coming in to pitch is Giovanny GALLEGOS ... PETIT pitched two innings in relief ... the line on him
2 hits ... one strikeout ... for GALLEGOS ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander GALLEGOS has worked four innings ... he has a 2.25 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Next Week 3, Getaway 10
* M. MUNCY facing G. GALLEGOS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-10
The pitch ... MUNCY dribbles one to the left of the mound ... GALLEGOS can't reach it
CORREA charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... not in time! ... MUNCY beats it out
2nd hit for MUNCY in the game ... for Max MUNCY, his 10th hit of the series
* M. CHAPMAN facing G. GALLEGOS, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-10
GALLEGOS kicks and deals ... CHAPMAN lofts an air-ball to left ... BLACKMON and BETTS range over
BLACKMON says he'll take it ... and just barely does ... a little snow cone in his glove
and there's one away ... and MUNCY returns to first
* J. REALMUTO facing G. GALLEGOS, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-10
GALLEGOS with the pitch ... hit to BLACKMON in deep left ... he's chasing it down
he's at the warning track ... and he makes the catch ... two away ... MUNCY's at second
he'll go back to first
* N. CRUZ facing G. GALLEGOS, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-10
The runner's going ... he delivers ... bounced toward first ... FREEMAN fields it
and steps on first ... side retired
FINAL SCORE : Next Week 3, Getaway 10