* TOP OF THE 1st, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* G. SIZEMORE facing C. HAMELS, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... fly ball center field ... plenty of room ... BELTRAN's there
and takes it in ... one away
* R. CANO facing C. HAMELS, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... a whiff! ... two away
* C. PENA facing C. HAMELS, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HAMELS winds up ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he rings him up
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 0
* N. McLOUTH facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... checked swing ... he went around ... one away
* D. YOUNG facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
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 ... and he's safe! ... he escapes back into the crowd
let's play some baseball!
* D. YOUNG facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... base hit right field ... MARKAKIS takes it on one bounce
and YOUNG's on with a single ... for Dmitri YOUNG, his 1st hit of the series
Abdicating Monks manager looking at his scoresheet
Is sending in a runner for YOUNG ... it's Rickie WEEKS and he's trotting out to first base
that makes him the DH for now ... he's a threat ... checks ... to move
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
HUDSON cranks it up ... RODRIGUEZ smacks it ... straight down the line in left ... could it go?
it could ... and it does! ... just inside the left field foul pole ... a two-run dinger
Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 2
* C. BELTRAN facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Here comes the pitch ... healthy cut by BELTRAN ... he's out on strikes ... two away
* V. MARTINEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON winds up ... batted slowly toward first ... PENA fields it and feeds HUDSON coming over
for the putout
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 2
* J. POSADA facing C. HAMELS, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... and POSADA is out ... he didn't get cheated on that cut
one down
* M. KEMP facing C. HAMELS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... it's grounded into the hole ... WILKERSON to his right ... and it's through
KEMP's on at first ... for Matt KEMP, his 1st hit of the series
* N. MARKAKIS facing C. HAMELS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
HAMELS comes to him ... half swing ... strike! ... KEMP is going for the steal
they'll have trouble catching him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ throws ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* N. MARKAKIS facing C. HAMELS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
KEMP moves quietly toward third ... the pitch comes in ... it's blooped to short
JETER's backing up quickly ... stabs high to his right ... and he hauls it in
for out number two
* C. JACKSON facing C. HAMELS, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
KEMP now with an aggressive lead ... HAMELS cranks it up ... breaking ball ... bounced past HAMELS
JETER's over ... makes the pick up ... throws quickly ... Fadeaway gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 2
* L. SCOTT facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON into his motion ... delivers ... lined to right ... down the line ... fair or foul? ... foul!
a souvenir for the fans in the stands ... strike one
* L. SCOTT facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Now the pitch ... HUDSON misses ... ball four ... SCOTT will go to first
that was SCOTT's first walk of the series
* B. WILKERSON facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
He cranks and fires ... it's back to him at the mound ... HUDSON turns and throws to second
in time for the out ... and WILKERSON is on on the fielder's choice ... and there's one away
* K. MATSUI facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Now HUDSON pitches ... grounded hard wide of third ... JACKSON takes it on the short hop
he'll go to first ... and they get him ... two away ... WILKERSON moves to second on the play
* D. JETER facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... this one is creamed ... KEMP turns and runs ... he can't get it
WILKERSON's around third ... he'll score ... KEMP picks it up and fires it in
a two-base hit for JETER
Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 3
* N. McLOUTH facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
Speedy JETER edging toward third ... he brings it home ... a towering fly ball to right
over MARKAKIS's head ... bounces at the base of the wall ... JETER scores
McLOUTH's heading for third ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... SAFE!...under the tag
triple and an RBI
Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 4
* R. WEEKS facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-0
HUDSON deals ... he goes down on strikes ... and McLOUTH is stranded ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 4
* K. GREENE facing C. HAMELS, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... BELTRAN has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... one away
* B. MOLINA facing C. HAMELS, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
HAMELS comes to the plate ... it's lifted to dead right ... right fielder McLOUTH parks under it
and takes it in ... notch two
* G. SIZEMORE facing C. HAMELS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
And the pitch ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... and SCOTT chases it down!
what a catch ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 4
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
HUDSON brings it home ... base hit right field ... and RODRIGUEZ's aboard with a single
that's RODRIGUEZ's 2nd hit of the game ... for Alex RODRIGUEZ, his 3rd hit of the series
* C. BELTRAN facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
Firstbaseman PENA's on the bag ... RODRIGUEZ with a substantial lead
here's the pitch from HUDSON ... cut on ... popped up ... MOLINA tosses his mask away
near the stands ... and he hauls it in ... for out number one
* V. MARTINEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
Firstbaseman PENA perched right in front of the bag ... the pitch is on the way ... swung on
strike! ... there goes RODRIGUEZ! ... they'll have trouble catching him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA guns it down ... the slide ... RODRIGUEZ racks up a stolen base
that's his 1st steal of the series
* V. MARTINEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
RODRIGUEZ stretches his lead off second ... HUDSON fires it in ... he pops it up
PENA's backing up ... CANO's over ... waves off PENA ... two gone
* L. SCOTT facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
HUDSON looks back at RODRIGUEZ on second ... the pitch ... easy bouncer to CANO ... he scoops it
this should do it ... over to first ... in time
* TOP OF THE 4th, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 4
* R. CANO facing C. HAMELS, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
HAMELS brings it ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... BELTRAN's racing over
so's McLOUTH ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Robinson CANO ... for CANO, his 1st double of the series
for Robinson CANO, his 1st hit of the series
* C. PENA facing C. HAMELS, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
CANO stretches his lead off second ... he's on with a lead-off double ... the pitch to PENA
ground ball to second ... MATSUI to his left ... he fields it ... no play at third
and he flips to first ... in time ... one away ... CANO moves up
* J. POSADA facing C. HAMELS, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-4
Infield deep ... HAMELS into the wind ... a whiff! ... two down
* M. KEMP facing C. HAMELS, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-4
Now he comes home with it ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... and CANO is stranded
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 4
* B. WILKERSON facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
He brings it home ... WILKERSON squibs it to the left side ... JACKSON charges it
picks it up bare-handed and guns it to first ... but WILKERSON beats the throw ... base hit
for Brad WILKERSON, his 3rd hit of the series
* K. MATSUI facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
The offering to MATSUI ... high and inside ... now WILKERSON is sprinting toward second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA digs it out and fires ... the sweep tag ... WILKERSON racks up a stolen base
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Avalon, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* K. MATSUI facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
The offering to MATSUI ... taken...ball ... MATSUI walks
that was MATSUI's first walk of the series
* D. JETER facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-0
HUDSON comes to him ... low and inside ... ball one
* D. JETER facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-0
JETER squares ... quick move to the plate ... bunted in the air ... but it drops foul ... strike one
HUDSON delivers ... pushed ... foul ... strike two
* D. JETER facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-0
JETER squares ... HUDSON delivers ... bunted in the air ... HUDSON dives
but he can't come up with it ... he's on his feet ... guns it to first ... just in time
JETER sacrifices
* N. McLOUTH facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-0
Fadeaway playing for the out at first ... HUDSON brings it home ... blooped to right field
and it'll drop in ... WILKERSON scores ... MARKAKIS fields the ball ... MATSUI rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to PENA ... and they're holding MATSUI at third
Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 5
Abdicating Monks manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to give someone an at bat ... looks like WEEKS is coming out
Aaron HILL will pinch hit for him ... that makes him the DH ... bats right
he wheels out with a wagon spoke ... heads out
* A. HILL facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-0
McLOUTH is off with the pitch ... he delivers ... lined shot to right ... MARKAKIS racing in
he's got it! ... he fires to first ... in time ... a double play
and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 5th, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 5
* N. MARKAKIS facing C. HAMELS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
HAMELS brings it home ... MARKAKIS hits one ... high ... hard ... deep to right field
don't even think about it ... it's long gone!
Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 5
* C. JACKSON facing C. HAMELS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The delivery ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... BELTRAN's there
and he pulls it in ... one away
* K. GREENE facing C. HAMELS, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... and GREENE is out ... two down ... for HAMELS strikeout number 6
* B. MOLINA facing C. HAMELS, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
HAMELS comes home ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... side retired
7 K's for HAMELS
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 5
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The pitch ... RODRIGUEZ lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... MARKAKIS races over
but he won't get it ... RODRIGUEZ's going for two ... and there will be a play at second
the tag ... safe!...on a very close play ... double for RODRIGUEZ
that's RODRIGUEZ's 3rd hit of the game ... for RODRIGUEZ, his 2nd double of the series
for Alex RODRIGUEZ, his 4th hit of the series
* C. BELTRAN facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-1
RODRIGUEZ edges a bit more off second ... he doubled to lead it off ... here's a pitch ... he swings
it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases ... SIZEMORE's chasing it down
RODRIGUEZ scores ... BELTRAN hits second under full steam ... but puts on the brakes
as the throw comes in ... double for BELTRAN ... back-to-back doubles by the Abdicating Monks
Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 6
* V. MARTINEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-1
BELTRAN stretching his lead ... the offering from HUDSON ... low ... ball ... and BELTRAN takes off
big jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA fires it down ... the sweep tag ... no way they get him ... he has third base stolen
that's his 2nd steal of the series
and that's the Abdicating Monks 3rd stolen base in this game
* V. MARTINEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-1
Infield deep ... and the pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... one away
* L. SCOTT facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-1
Infield deep ... HUDSON winds and fires ... SCOTT lifts a rain bringer ... twisting down the line
MARKAKIS is after it ... tracks it near the right field line ... and he grabs it for the out
BELTRAN tags
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him home ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... safe easily
SCOTT picks up a sac fly and an RBI
Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 7
* B. WILKERSON facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-1
The pitch ... pulled toward second ... just out of reach ... WILKERSON rounds first and holds
he's on with a single ... 2nd hit for WILKERSON in the game
for Brad WILKERSON, his 4th hit of the series
* K. MATSUI facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-1
Firstbaseman PENA holding the runner on ... the pitch ... MATSUI lashes one to right ... base hit
that could be trouble ... it's rolling ... MARKAKIS gallops for it ... he's up with it
WILKERSON'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*)
MATSUI's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
WILKERSON scores ... PENA cuts it to third ... and MATSUI's ... out by a mile
Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 8
For the Abdicating Monks ... now has Alex GORDON playing first ... McLOUTH is out of the game
Brad WILKERSON ... he is now playing right for Avalon
* TOP OF THE 6th, Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 8
* G. SIZEMORE facing C. HAMELS, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... one away
* R. CANO facing C. HAMELS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-8
Here comes the pitch ... he goes the other way ... blooper to left center ... toward the gap
BELTRAN runs in on it ... JETER's backing up ... it drops in
and CANO's on at first with a base hit ... Robinson with his 2nd hit in this game
for Robinson CANO, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. PENA facing C. HAMELS, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8
He delivers ... whacked it into right field ... WILKERSON's got a long way to go ... still after it
near the line ... he makes the catch ... two down ... CANO's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there
* J. POSADA facing C. HAMELS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-8
The runner's going ... he delivers ... swing and a miss ... MARTINEZ fires to second
and they've got CANO in a rundown ... and JETER runs him down ... he flips to GORDON
and they get him ... nice play ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 8
* D. JETER facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-1
Now HUDSON pitches ... jammed him ... and it hits him!
that's his 2nd time clobbered in the series ... JETER's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
* A. GORDON facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-1
And they're calling a balk ... he started toward first ... JETER takes second
* A. GORDON facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 8-1
JETER moves quietly toward third ... quick move to the plate ... it's a shot to left center
way back ... SIZEMORE jumps...it's ... off the wall ... KEMP grabs the ball ... throws it in
JETER scores ... and GORDON will make second easily
Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 9
* A. HILL facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-1
The pitch ... low ... ball ... GORDON is sprinting toward third
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the throw to third ... the ump waits for the dust to clear ... out! ... one away
* A. HILL facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-1
The pitch ... HILL nudges a little worm-killer to second ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from CANO ... and HILL is out at first ... and that's out number two
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-1
The delivery ... it's popped up ... in the air to the left side ... GREENE comes in
he's under it ... and he makes the catch ... and that's out number three
* TOP OF THE 7th, Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 9
* J. POSADA facing C. HAMELS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-9
The pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and POSADA trots down to first
and that's the 1st walk issued by HAMELS ... that was POSADA's first walk of the series
* M. KEMP facing C. HAMELS, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-9
The pitch from HAMELS ... base hit right field ... WILKERSON's after it ... spears it on one hop
POSADA's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he'll hold at second ... as the throw comes in ... and Matt is on with a single
2nd hit for KEMP in the game ... for Matt KEMP, his 2nd hit of the series
* N. MARKAKIS facing C. HAMELS, T 7th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-9
The pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... MARKAKIS goes down swinging ... one away
for Cole HAMELS, that's his 9th strikeout of the game
* C. JACKSON facing C. HAMELS, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-9
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... swung on ... and it's a hard liner to MATSUI
caught! ... and the runners hold
* K. GREENE facing C. HAMELS, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-9
HAMELS deals ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... GREENE goes down swinging
side retired ... 10th strikeout!
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 9
* C. BELTRAN facing T. HUDSON, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-1
HUDSON to the wind ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
KEMP gets it back in ... and BELTRAN's on at first ... that's BELTRAN's 2nd hit of the game
for Carlos BELTRAN, his 3rd hit of the series
* V. MARTINEZ facing T. HUDSON, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-1
Space on the right ... BELTRAN leading off ... the pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry
it's way back ... KEMP ... makes the catch at the track ... that's out number one
and BELTRAN returns to first
* L. SCOTT facing T. HUDSON, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-1
Firstbaseman PENA ready for a throw from HUDSON ... HUDSON rocks and fires ... bouncer to CANO
he flips to GREENE at second ... and they get him ... and Khalil GREENE will hold the ball
the toss was just a little wide and tough to handle ... SCOTT is on at first
* B. WILKERSON facing T. HUDSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-1
Firstbaseman PENA's on the bag ... HUDSON deals ... grounded hard wide of third
JACKSON takes it on the short hop ... he'll go to first ... and they get him ... side retired
Fadeaway manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to give someone an at bat ... Carl CRAWFORD will now hit for MOLINA ... bats left
he selects a chopstick ... strolls to the box
* TOP OF THE 8th, Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 9
* C. CRAWFORD facing C. HAMELS, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-9
Now he comes home with it ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes
must have been looking for something else ... one away ... 11th strikeout!
* G. SIZEMORE facing C. HAMELS, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-9
The pitch comes in ... lined to right ... coming on is WILKERSON ... he's there
and he pulls it in ... two gone
* R. CANO facing C. HAMELS, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-9
HAMELS brings it to the plate ... swung on ... lined at GORDON ... caught! ... and CANO is gone
three away
For the Fadeaway, DH Jorge POSADA ... will now be catching ... that's a big move by
the DH will no longer be allowed for the Fadeaway
We have a pause in the action here ... this is unusual ... in a move which invalidates the DH-Rule
Tim HUDSON will replace CRAWFORD ... he'll go to pitcher
manager displaying a little strategy
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 9
* K. MATSUI facing T. HUDSON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-1
He wheels and deals ... MATSUI drills a seed ... outside of third ... and just foul ... strike one
* K. MATSUI facing T. HUDSON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-1
And the pitch ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... GREENE charges over
bang-bang play at first ... MATSUI beats it out ... 2nd safety for MATSUI
for Kazuo MATSUI, his 3rd hit of the series
* D. JETER facing T. HUDSON, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-1
Firstbaseman PENA right on the bag ... HUDSON comes to the plate ... JETER swings ... strike!
and MATSUI takes off ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's POSADA with the throw ... and he slides in safely ... that's his 1st steal of the series
for Avalon, their 4th stolen base in this game
* D. JETER facing T. HUDSON, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-1
MATSUI moves another step away from second ... now HUDSON pitches ... swung on and missed
he struck him out ... one away
* A. GORDON facing T. HUDSON, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-1
Speedy MATSUI edging toward third ... here's the delivery ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly
easy chance for CANO ... two away
* A. HILL facing T. HUDSON, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-1
MATSUI moves quietly toward third ... HUDSON spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt!
scooped by GREENE ... the tag ... he's back ... now HUDSON's set again ... now the delivery
that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... SIZEMORE roams over ... he calls ... can o' corn
three down
* TOP OF THE 9th, Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 9
* C. PENA facing C. HAMELS, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-9
And the pitch comes in ... another wide one ... ball four ... and PENA heads down to first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by HAMELS ... that was PENA's first walk of the series
* J. POSADA facing C. HAMELS, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-9
Big hole on the right side ... the pitch ... he waves at it ... strike three ... one down ... 12 Ks!
and two outs to go ... POSADA has now struck out 3 times
* M. KEMP facing C. HAMELS, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-9
Firstbaseman GORDON right on the bag ... HAMELS rocks and fires ... this one is hit ... it may carry
but it will drop short of the track ... BELTRAN's up with it ... PENA rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to JETER ... they're holding PENA at third
and KEMP's in standing with a double ... Matt with his 3rd hit in this game
for KEMP, his 1st double of the series ... for Matt KEMP, his 3rd hit of the series
* N. MARKAKIS facing C. HAMELS, T 9th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-9
Abdicating Monks playing for the out at first ... the runners take their lead ... the delivery
slow chopper toward JETER ... he charges ... scoops it ... goes to first ... in time
but a run scores
Fadeaway 2, Abdicating Monks 9
* C. JACKSON facing C. HAMELS, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-9
The pitch ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound ... HAMELS is up with it
goes to first ... and that's it
FINAL SCORE : Fadeaway 2, Abdicating Monks 9