* TOP OF THE 1st, Stones 0, Abdicating Monks 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* B. ABREU facing I. SNELL, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... HILL to his left ... pebble bounce! ... juggles it
throws quickly to first ... too late ... and they give Bobby ABREU the hit
for Bobby ABREU, his 1st hit of the series
* J. ROLLINS facing I. SNELL, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
ABREU bluffs going ... they start the runner ... lined to right center ... it falls
ABREU had a huge jump ... he's heading for third ... he's digging ... they're waving him home
here comes the throw ... SAFE!...ahead of the throw ... ROLLINS holds first
BELTRAN played that a bit casually
Stones 1, Abdicating Monks 0
* M. HOLLIDAY facing I. SNELL, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
ROLLINS's off and running ... here's the pitch ... swing and a miss ... MARTINEZ fires to second
and they've got ROLLINS in a rundown ... and JETER runs him down ... he flips to WILKERSON
and they get him ... nice play ... one down
* M. HOLLIDAY facing I. SNELL, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch ... hit in the air to center ... BELTRAN takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... two gone
* M. CABRERA facing I. SNELL, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
SNELL winds and fires ... hard shot to the right side ... WILKERSON to his right ... it's by him
base hit for CABRERA ... for Miguel CABRERA, his 5th hit of the series
* A. DUNN facing I. SNELL, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... strike three on the outside corner ... SNELL slipped one by him ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Stones 1, Abdicating Monks 0
* N. McLOUTH facing N. LOWRY, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He brings it home ... hot smash to third ... CABRERA gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
GONZALEZ scoops it on one hop ... and McLOUTH is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... one down
* D. YOUNG facing N. LOWRY, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
And the pitch ... long fly to center ... Torii HUNTER ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... two down
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing N. LOWRY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He cranks and fires ... RODRIGUEZ hits a comebacker ... LOWRY knocks it down
bare-hands it and throws to first ... close play! ... and the ump calls RODRIGUEZ out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Stones 1, Abdicating Monks 0
* A. GONZALEZ facing I. SNELL, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one down
* T. HUNTER facing I. SNELL, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's a pitch ... HUNTER dribbles one to the left of the mound ... SNELL can't reach it
JETER charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips HUNTER at first
and that's the second out
* B. HARRIS facing I. SNELL, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the delivery ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center
BELTRAN's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
HARRIS hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... with two outs he'll hold up ... double for HARRIS
for HARRIS, his 1st double of the series ... for Brendan HARRIS, his 1st hit of the series
* J. PAUL facing I. SNELL, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
HARRIS stretching his lead ... the pitch ... cut on ... and missed ... PAUL goes down swinging
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Stones 1, Abdicating Monks 0
* C. BELTRAN facing N. LOWRY, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... it's popped high in the air ... ROLLINS's backing up ... he has it measured
and he puts it away ... and there's one away
* V. MARTINEZ facing N. LOWRY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
And the pitch comes in ... and MARTINEZ takes LOWRY for a ride ... going back is HOLLIDAY
he'll look ... but he won't touch it ... it's long gone!
Stones 1, Abdicating Monks 1
* L. SCOTT facing N. LOWRY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... he goes the other way ... stroked solidly to left field ... HOLLIDAY's right there
and hauls it in ... two gone
* B. WILKERSON facing N. LOWRY, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He lets one go ... WILKERSON cues it on the ground to short ... ROLLINS is there ... that'll do it
the throw ... in time ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Stones 1, Abdicating Monks 1
* B. ABREU facing I. SNELL, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one away
* J. ROLLINS facing I. SNELL, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... strike three! ... and it gets away from MARTINEZ ... he picks it up ... fires to first
and they get him ... two away
* M. HOLLIDAY facing I. SNELL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He comes home ... HOLLIDAY started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the first base ump ... a base on balls for HOLLIDAY
that was HOLLIDAY's first walk of the series
* M. CABRERA facing I. SNELL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... ground ball to JETER ... no play at second ... fires to first
and it's off WILKERSON's glove ... he's chasing after it ... HOLLIDAY goes on to third
and CABRERA cruises in to second ... with more speed HOLLIDAY might have scored
WILKERSON picks up an error
* A. DUNN facing I. SNELL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 1-1
HOLLIDAY takes his lead at third ... he delivers ... lined shot to right toward the line
McLOUTH got a late jump ... he's back ... it's over his head ... both runners score
DUNN's stretching it ... the throw comes in to second ... not in time ... double and two RBI
Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* A. GONZALEZ facing I. SNELL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... side retired ... 6 K's for SNELL
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* D. JETER facing N. LOWRY, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He cranks and fires ... fastball ... hits him right in the helmet ... he's down
but he seems to be OK ... and he wanders vaguely down to first
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
* A. HILL facing N. LOWRY, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
They're holding JETER ... but he's well off the bag ... the pitch ... HILL waves at it ... strike!
JETER breaks for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
PAUL turns it around fast ... and he's safe ... that's his 1st steal of the series
And here comes Stones manager ... he's asking LOWRY for the ball ... is calling for a new pitcher
it will be right-hander Mariano RIVERA in to face HILL ... so LOWRY is yanked early
he goes only two innings ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on one hit ... a homer
he's responsible for the runner ... for RIVERA ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander RIVERA has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* A. HILL facing M. RIVERA, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
Spins and throws to second ... and they've got JETER! ... and there's one away
the throw was high ... good play ROLLINS
* A. HILL facing M. RIVERA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
RIVERA into the wind ... he goes down on strikes ... two down
* N. McLOUTH facing M. RIVERA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... fastball ... hits him right in the helmet ... he's down ... but he seems to be OK
and he wanders vaguely down to first ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
* D. YOUNG facing M. RIVERA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
The runner's going ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's back ... HUNTER gets there!
and the side is retired
He's calling for Brian WOLFE ... the right-hander ... so SNELL is yanked early
he goes only three innings ... the line on him ... 3 runs ... 1 earned ... on 5 hits ... one walk
he struck out 6 ... he can only lose it ... for WOLFE his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 4th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* T. HUNTER facing B. WOLFE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch comes in ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes
must have been looking for something else ... one away
* B. HARRIS facing B. WOLFE, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap ... BELTRAN runs in on it
JETER's backing up ... it drops in ... and HARRIS's on at first with a base hit
2nd hit for HARRIS in the game ... for Brendan HARRIS, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. PAUL facing B. WOLFE, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
HARRIS is off with the pitch ... it's whacked into right field ... McLOUTH's got a long way to go
still after it ... near the line ... and he brings it down ... two away
HARRIS gets back to first
* B. ABREU facing B. WOLFE, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
HARRIS bluffs going ... he comes home ... swung on ... bounced up the middle ... HILL is over
backhands it ... but holds the ball ... no play anywhere ... 2nd safety for ABREU
for Bobby ABREU, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. ROLLINS facing B. WOLFE, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch comes in ... swung on and missed ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
RIVERA brings it home ... high fly ... left center ... HUNTER roams over ... he'll get there
and does ... one down
* C. BELTRAN facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch is on the way ... BELTRAN's called out on strikes ... two down
* V. MARTINEZ facing M. RIVERA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
RIVERA now ... rip and a miss by MARTINEZ ... and that's a strikeout ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* M. HOLLIDAY facing B. WOLFE, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He lets it go ... that's pulled foul along third ... and it hops into the seats
a souvenir for the lady in red ... strike one
* M. HOLLIDAY facing B. WOLFE, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He brings it in ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... SCOTT drifts over ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... one down
* M. CABRERA facing B. WOLFE, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... CABRERA lofts a routine fly ball to center ... BELTRAN drifts under it
and hauls it in ... two away
* A. DUNN facing B. WOLFE, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The offering ... DUNN pops it up behind the plate ... MARTINEZ moves under it ... and hauls it in
three down
He's calling for Joel PERALTA ... so RIVERA goes two innings in relief ... the game for RIVERA
no runs or hits ... he fans 3 ... for PERALTA his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* L. SCOTT facing J. PERALTA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
PERALTA with the offering ... high fly ... left center ... HUNTER roams over ... he'll get there
and does ... one down
* B. WILKERSON facing J. PERALTA, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Here's a pitch ... half swing ... yes! ... WILKERSON went too far ... out on strikes ... two away
* D. JETER facing J. PERALTA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... that's batted to the right side ... GONZALEZ fields it
and he outraces JETER to the bag ... for the do-it-yourself putout ... for the final out
In from the bullpen is Ramon PENA ... WOLFE pitched two innings in relief ... the game for WOLFE
2 hits ... he struck out 2 ... for PENA his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 6th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* A. GONZALEZ facing R. PENA, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
PENA winds and fires ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
RODRIGUEZ and MARTINEZ converge near the line ... MARTINEZ is calling off RODRIGUEZ
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... for the first out
* T. HUNTER facing R. PENA, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He comes home ... grounded weakly to WILKERSON ... and he steps on first for the out ... two away
* B. HARRIS facing R. PENA, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He brings it in ... HARRIS beats it into the dirt ... a Baltimore chop in front of the plate
MARTINEZ waits for it ... rifles a throw to first ... and the ump thumbs HARRIS out
to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* A. HILL facing J. PERALTA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and HARRIS gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... one down
* N. McLOUTH facing J. PERALTA, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The delivery from PERALTA ... hot shot to the right side ... HARRIS to his left ... funny bounce!
knocks it down ... throws quickly to first ... not in time!
and they are giving him the base hit ... for Nate McLOUTH, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Stones manager ... again ... he's asking PERALTA for the ball
coming in to pitch is Ryan FRANKLIN ... PERALTA pitched one and a third in relief
the line on him ... one hit ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner
for FRANKLIN ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander FRANKLIN has worked two innings ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet
he'll be looking for the double play
* D. YOUNG facing R. FRANKLIN, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Space on the right ... FRANKLIN comes home ... one-hopper back to the mound ... FRANKLIN up with it
throws to first ... in time for the out ... McLOUTH moves to second on the play ... two gone
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing R. FRANKLIN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
Quick move to the plate ... RODRIGUEZ jacks one to deep left ... HOLLIDAY retreats
still going back ... to the track ... to the wall ... gone! ... home run for RODRIGUEZ
Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 3
* C. BELTRAN facing R. FRANKLIN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
FRANKLIN fires it in ... BELTRAN sends it deep to right ... but not deep enough
he gave it a good ride ... but ABREU gets to it ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 3
* J. PAUL facing R. PENA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
He brings it home ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one down
* B. ABREU facing R. PENA, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The offering from PENA ... cut on ... hit in the air ... left field ... SCOTT's right there
and he makes the catch ... two down
* J. ROLLINS facing R. PENA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
PENA kicks and deals ... line drive to third ... it's over his head
and ROLLINS is on with a single ... 2nd safety for ROLLINS
for Jimmy ROLLINS, his 4th hit of the series
* M. HOLLIDAY facing R. PENA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Firstbaseman WILKERSON's on the bag ... ROLLINS with a substantial lead ... the pitch ... taken
and ROLLINS is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ fires it down ... the slide ... and he's out! ... that kills the go ahead run
it's getting late ... and they're trying to make something happen ... they read him all the way
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 3
* V. MARTINEZ facing R. FRANKLIN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
Now the delivery ... low ... ball four ... Victor hustles down to first
that was MARTINEZ's first walk of the series
* L. SCOTT facing R. FRANKLIN, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
FRANKLIN comes to the plate ... SCOTT swings ... this one will get a lot of air time
HOLLIDAY gives chase ... going back ... he one-hands it for the out ... and there's one away
MARTINEZ gets back to first
* B. WILKERSON facing R. FRANKLIN, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
And the pitch ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... base hit
ABREU's got a long way to go ... he's there ... MARTINEZ rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to ROLLINS ... they're holding MARTINEZ at third
and WILKERSON's in standing with a double ... the go ahead run is now on third
for WILKERSON, his 1st double of the series ... for Brad WILKERSON, his 1st hit of the series
Abdicating Monks skipper walking down the bench
The Abdicating Monks have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for MARTINEZ at third base ... Rickie WEEKS is headed out there now
he's a threat ... getting some legs out there
* D. JETER facing R. FRANKLIN, B 7th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 3-3
Stones playing for the out at first ... WEEKS alert at third ... the pitch
it's a high fly to center ... HUNTER roams over ... and brings it down ... both runners tag
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach has the windmill churning ... he's trying to score
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and WILKERSON's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD? (1-home*, 2-third)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... JETER picks up a sac fly and an RBI
and WILKERSON gets in to third
Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 4
* A. HILL facing R. FRANKLIN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-3
Looks at third ... the pitch ... lofted down the line to right ... ABREU races over
into foul territory ... near the stands ... and he takes it in ... Abdicating Monks go down
The wheels are still turning ... is sending in Rod BARAJAS ... he'll be catching for Avalon
WEEKS is out
They'll go to Heath BELL ... the right-hander ... PENA pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded
one hit ... one strikeout ... for BELL ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander BELL has worked four innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... one save ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 8th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 4
* M. HOLLIDAY facing H. BELL, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
And now the pitch ... HOLLIDAY dribbles one to the left of the mound ... BELL can't reach it
JETER charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips HOLLIDAY at first
for out number one
* M. CABRERA facing H. BELL, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The delivery ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... BARAJAS throws off his mask
it's playable ... and he covers it ... that's two!
* A. DUNN facing H. BELL, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
BELL delivers ... lazy fly to center ... easy chance for BELTRAN ... he's got it
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 4
* N. McLOUTH facing R. FRANKLIN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
And the pitch ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... PAUL making the call
and the catch ... for the first out
And here comes Stones manager ... again ... he's asking FRANKLIN for the ball
on his way to the mound is Justin SPEIER ... FRANKLIN pitched two innings in relief
the line on him ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... for SPEIER
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SPEIER has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA
* D. YOUNG facing J. SPEIER, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
He brings it home ... upstairs ... and YOUNG isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... that was YOUNG's first walk of the series
Abdicating Monks skipper walking down the bench
The Abdicating Monks have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... YOUNG leaves the field
here comes Alex GORDON ... that makes him the DH for now ... GORDON is not a big threat
but he'll get you some runs
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing J. SPEIER, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
There goes GORDON ... he brings it home ... high fly deep to right
ABREU's back to the warning track ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... notch two
GORDON gets back to first
* C. BELTRAN facing J. SPEIER, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-3
They're holding GORDON ... the runner's going ... the delivery ... bounced toward first
GONZALEZ fields it ... and steps on first ... side retired
In from the bullpen is Francisco CORDERO ... so BELL goes one inning in relief ... he yielded
no runs or hits ... for CORDERO his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 9th, Stones 3, Abdicating Monks 4
* A. GONZALEZ facing F. CORDERO, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
CORDERO brings it to the plate ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... one away
GONZALEZ has now struck out 3 times
* T. HUNTER facing F. CORDERO, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
To the plate ... base hit right field ... and HUNTER's aboard with a single ... the tying run is on
for Torii HUNTER, his 4th hit of the series
* B. HARRIS facing F. CORDERO, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
Firstbaseman WILKERSON perched right in front of the bag ... the runner's going ... the delivery
it's a shot to left center ... BELTRAN's racing to the gap ... and he shags it down
that's two! ... and HUNTER returns to first ... as the throw comes in
Stones manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to his bench ... and they're yanking Josh PAUL ... will call on Johnny DAMON
to face the righty CORDERO ... he grabs some timber ... walks confidently before the crowd
* J. DAMON facing F. CORDERO, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-4
HUNTER well off first ... the runner's going ... here's the pitch ... lined to short
and it's through ... Derek JETER broke toward second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole
HUNTER moves easily to third ... and Johnny DAMON executes the fundamentals
a perfectly placed hit
* B. ABREU facing F. CORDERO, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-4
Big hole on the right side ... DAMON takes a good lead ... they start the runner
lined hard over first ... base hit ... McLOUTH racing over ... he'll take it on the bounce
HUNTER scores ... tie game ... DAMON's 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 ABREU holds with a single ... so the Avalon defenses have been breached
the go ahead run is now on third
Stones 4, Abdicating Monks 4
* J. ROLLINS facing F. CORDERO, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 4-4
DAMON with a head fake at third ... the pitch from CORDERO ... swung on
grounded right at RODRIGUEZ ... he picks it up ... no play at second ... he fires to first
and he gets him ... three down!
Coming in to catch for the Stones is Miguel OLIVO ... DAMON leaves the game
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Stones 4, Abdicating Monks 4
* R. BARAJAS facing J. SPEIER, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
SPEIER brings it ... swung on ... fouled off ... strike one
* R. BARAJAS facing J. SPEIER, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
and SPEIER barked something toward home ... he was looking for that call
and SPEIER has walked the winning run ... that was BARAJAS's first walk of the series
* L. SCOTT facing J. SPEIER, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
He cranks and fires ... it's back to him at the mound ... SPEIER turns and throws to second
in time for the out ... and SCOTT is on on the fielder's choice ... one away
* B. WILKERSON facing J. SPEIER, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
They're holding SCOTT ... Luke SCOTT is on the move ... lined to short ... and it's through
Jimmy ROLLINS broke toward second ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
Luke SCOTT goes on to third ... and WILKERSON is on with a single
ROLLINS couldn't reverse his direction in time
* D. JETER facing J. SPEIER, B 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 4-4
Catcher ready ... and they're putting him on ... free pass to JETER ... will let SPEIER
take his chances with Aaron HILL
* A. HILL facing J. SPEIER, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 4-4
Stones playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... SPEIER winds and fires
he squares ... SCOTT charges down the line ... bunted right in front of the plate
OLIVO pounces on it ... lunges at SCOTT coming home ... and doesn't get him
Stones 4, Abdicating Monks 5
FINAL SCORE : Stones 4, Abdicating Monks 5