* TOP OF THE 1st, Fadeaway 0, Abdicating Monks 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* G. SIZEMORE facing I. SNELL, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now 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 SIZEMORE's on at first with a base hit ... for Grady SIZEMORE, his 1st hit of the series
* R. CANO facing I. SNELL, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
To the plate ... a little roller to the right side ... HILL running in ... he pounces on it
the quick toss to LONEY ... and they get him by a hair! ... and there's one away
SIZEMORE goes to second
* C. PENA facing I. SNELL, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
SIZEMORE at second takes a big lead ... SNELL with the offering ... fly ball left field
no trouble ... WILKERSON moves under it ... and he drops it! ... SIZEMORE will make third
here comes the throw ... PENA holds first ... WILKERSON picks up the error
And here comes Abdicating Monks manager ... he's asking SNELL for the ball
Brian WOLFE will take the mound for Avalon ... so SNELL is yanked early
he goes only one third of an inning ... the game for SNELL ... one hit
he leaves with two runners on ... he can still lose this game
for WOLFE his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll be looking for the double play
* J. POSADA facing B. WOLFE, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
PENA going with the pitch ... the delivery ... he waves at it ... right through it
PENA's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ guns it down ... JETER's tag ... and he's safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* J. POSADA facing B. WOLFE, T 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Abdicating Monks playing for the out at first ... WOLFE winds up ... checked swing ... he held up
and he walks ... and the bases are loaded
* C. CRAWFORD facing B. WOLFE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch
CRAWFORD whacks it into right field ... ANDERSON races over ... he takes it on the bounce
SIZEMORE scores ... PENA's rounding third ... POSADA's around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to LONEY ... CRAWFORD is on at first with a single
and they're holding PENA at third
Fadeaway 1, Abdicating Monks 0
* N. MARKAKIS facing B. WOLFE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 1-0
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... WOLFE deals
fisted to right by MARKAKIS ... and it falls in front of ANDERSON ... PENA scores
POSADA's rounding third ... CRAWFORD's around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to LONEY ... MARKAKIS is on at first with a single
and they're holding POSADA at third
Fadeaway 2, Abdicating Monks 0
* C. JACKSON facing B. WOLFE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 2-0
Abdicating Monks playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... he brings it in
hit to straightaway center field ... he was shading him to left ... BELTRAN running it down
he has it! ... the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
POSADA coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending CRAWFORD to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and MARKAKIS's trying for second
THROW TO HOME, THIRD OR SECOND?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-second)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... just safe under the tag
oh, he took a big chance! ... the gamble pays off ... and CRAWFORD moves to third
MARKAKIS moves down to second
Fadeaway 3, Abdicating Monks 0
* K. GREENE facing B. WOLFE, T 1st, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
And now the pitch ... WOLFE fans him ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Fadeaway 3, Abdicating Monks 0
* R. WEEKS facing J. SHIELDS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... line drive base hit to right ... WEEKS rounds first
but MARKAKIS wings it back in to CANO ... and WEEKS will settle for a single
for Rickie WEEKS, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Fadeaway manager ... he's asking SHIELDS for the ball
coming in to pitch is Bobby JENKS ... so SHIELDS is yanked early
he goes only but didn't get an out ... the result ... one hit ... he leaves with a runner on
for JENKS ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander JENKS has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be trying to keep WEEKS on first
* G. ANDERSON facing B. JENKS, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
WEEKS going with the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... CRAWFORD's racing to the gap
he's under it ... and he pulls it in ... one down ... WEEKS scampers back to first
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing B. JENKS, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
WEEKS bluffs going ... they start the runner ... here's the pitch
slashed into the hole on the right side ... and it's through ... CANO moved toward second base
and he hit it right through the hole ... speedy WEEKS glides in to third
and Alex RODRIGUEZ shows some good bat control ... a textbook hit-and-run
for Alex RODRIGUEZ, his 5th hit of the series
* C. BELTRAN facing B. JENKS, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-3
They start the runner ... JENKS deals ... it's lined up the middle ... base hit ... WEEKS will score
RODRIGUEZ's going for third ... he'll make it ... and BELTRAN holds with a single
Fadeaway 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* V. MARTINEZ facing B. JENKS, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-3
And BELTRAN takes off ... JENKS delivers ... and it's chopped down the first base line
PENA's up with it ... looks at third ... and he steps on first for the out ... two away
RODRIGUEZ has to hold third ... and BELTRAN moves to second
* J. LONEY facing B. JENKS, B 1st, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-3
Catcher MOLINA sets his target ... and they're putting LONEY on ... he trots down to first
force at any base ... will let JENKS ... take his chances with Brad WILKERSON
* B. WILKERSON facing B. JENKS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... JENKS with the offering ... hit to straightaway center field
he was shading him ro right ... SIZEMORE running it down ... he has it!
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Fadeaway 3, Abdicating Monks 1
* B. MOLINA facing B. WOLFE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
WOLFE brings it home ... it's deep to center ... way back ... BELTRAN's racing to the track
against the wall ... and he makes the catch ... one down
* G. SIZEMORE facing B. WOLFE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
WOLFE comes to him ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... SIZEMORE draws a walk
* R. CANO facing B. WOLFE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Space on the right ... SIZEMORE leading off ... the runner's going ... he brings it home
slow chopper toward short ... JETER charges ... bad bounce! ... it handcuffed him ... on to first
and that's out number two ... SIZEMORE moves up ... no chance for the lead runner
* C. PENA facing B. WOLFE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
SIZEMORE now with an aggressive lead ... the delivery ... and PENA unloads on it
that's long gone ... a tape measure job deep to right
Fadeaway 5, Abdicating Monks 1
* J. POSADA facing B. WOLFE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
WOLFE comes to him ... a whiff! ... and POSADA did not look good on that pitch ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Fadeaway 5, Abdicating Monks 1
* D. JETER facing B. JENKS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... Texas Leaguer to left ... JETER is around first and holds
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single
for Derek JETER, his 4th hit of the series
* A. HILL facing B. JENKS, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
Quick move to the plate ... rapped back to the mound ... JENKS knocks it down ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out at first ... JETER moves to second on the play ... that's out number one
* R. WEEKS facing B. JENKS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-5
JETER stretching his lead ... JENKS comes to the plate ... and he fans him ... WEEKS's gone
two away
* G. ANDERSON facing B. JENKS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-5
JETER stretching his lead ... quick move to the plate ... he swings
it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases ... SIZEMORE's chasing it down
JETER scores ... ANDERSON hits second under full steam ... but puts on the brakes
as the throw comes in ... double for ANDERSON
Fadeaway 5, Abdicating Monks 2
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing B. JENKS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
Here comes the pitch ... RODRIGUEZ pops a little fly ... back of second ... SIZEMORE coming on
coming on ... and makes the catch in front of GREENE ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Fadeaway 5, Abdicating Monks 2
* C. CRAWFORD facing B. WOLFE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The offering ... soft grounder to RODRIGUEZ ... he's up with it ... the throw across the diamond
in time ... for the first out
And here comes Abdicating Monks manager ... again ... he's asking WOLFE for the ball
pitching change for Avalon ... sends Justin HAMPSON to the hill
so WOLFE goes two innings in relief ... the line on him ... 3 runs ... 2 earned ... on 3 hits
a homer ... 2 walks ... he struck out 2 ... for HAMPSON his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw
* N. MARKAKIS facing J. HAMPSON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... and WILKERSON chases it down!
what a catch ... two gone
* C. JACKSON facing J. HAMPSON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... BELTRAN's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... JACKSON's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
for JACKSON, his 1st double of the series ... for Conor JACKSON, his 2nd hit of the series
* K. GREENE facing J. HAMPSON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
The pitch comes in ... it's popped foul behind third ... JETER's over ... and he's got it
and the side is retired
He's calling for Matt LINDSTROM ... so JENKS goes two innings in relief ... the line on him
one earned run ... on 4 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout ... for LINDSTROM
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander LINDSTROM has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Fadeaway 5, Abdicating Monks 2
* C. BELTRAN facing M. LINDSTROM, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch is on the way ... there's a looping liner to left ... CRAWFORD will have to hurry
charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... one away
* V. MARTINEZ facing M. LINDSTROM, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Here's the pitch from LINDSTROM ... lined to second ... and he's got it! ... CANO grabs the liner
and MARTINEZ is gone ... two away
* J. LONEY facing M. LINDSTROM, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
LINDSTROM into the wind ... base hit right field ... and LONEY will hold at first
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single
for James LONEY, his 2nd hit of the series
* B. WILKERSON facing M. LINDSTROM, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
He delivers ... swing and a miss ... and WILKERSON is out ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 4th, Fadeaway 5, Abdicating Monks 2
* B. MOLINA facing J. HAMPSON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Here he comes ... hit in the air to center ... BELTRAN takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... one away
* G. SIZEMORE facing J. HAMPSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch to SIZEMORE ... lined ... JETER leaps ... but he won't get it
and SIZEMORE's on at first ... that's SIZEMORE's 2nd hit of the game
for Grady SIZEMORE, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. CANO facing J. HAMPSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
And SIZEMORE takes off ... quick move to the plate ... it's roped hard to right ... into the corner
ANDERSON's after it ... SIZEMORE's digging ... he's around third ... coming down the line
he'll score ... the throw in to second ... not in time! ... and CANO's in standing with a double
Fadeaway 6, Abdicating Monks 2
* C. PENA facing J. HAMPSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
Speedy CANO edging toward third ... he comes home ... right down the middle ... strike three!
two gone
* J. POSADA facing J. HAMPSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
CANO moves another step away from second ... HAMPSON with the pitch ... POSADA tops the ball
it bounces to the left side ... and through ... CANO's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CANO 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 ... POSADA holds at first with a single
Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 2
* C. CRAWFORD facing J. HAMPSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-2
Here's the pitch from HAMPSON ... bouncer to HILL ... he flips to JETER at second
and they get him ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 2
* D. JETER facing M. LINDSTROM, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... in on the fists ... JETER fights it off ... into shallow right
and he's on at first ... 2nd safety for JETER ... for Derek JETER, his 5th hit of the series
* A. HILL facing M. LINDSTROM, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
They start the runner ... slow chopper toward short ... GREENE charges ... bad bounce!
it handcuffed him ... on to first ... for out number one ... JETER moves up
* R. WEEKS facing M. LINDSTROM, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-7
JETER stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... swung on ... base hit left field
CRAWFORD's after it ... toward the gap ... rounding third JETER
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to JACKSON ... and they're holding JETER at third
And here comes Fadeaway manager ... again ... he's asking LINDSTROM for the ball
taking the mound for the Fadeaway is Lee GARDNER ... so LINDSTROM goes one and a third in relief
the game for LINDSTROM ... 3 hits ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners
for GARDNER his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* G. ANDERSON facing L. GARDNER, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 2-7
Infield deep ... the pitch ... it's a high bouncer to the left side ... GREENE takes it in the hole
his only chance is at first ... nips ANDERSON by a stride ... but the run scores
and WEEKS moves to second
Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 3
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing L. GARDNER, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-7
Speedy WEEKS edging toward third ... GARDNER brings it home ... he pulled the string
strike three called ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 3
* N. MARKAKIS facing J. HAMPSON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
HAMPSON fires it in ... a whiff! ... one away
And here comes Abdicating Monks manager ... again ... he's asking HAMPSON for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Ramon PENA a right-hander will take over
so HAMPSON goes two innings in relief ... his line ... 2 runs ... on 4 hits ... he struck out 2
for PENA his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll try to hold them to let the Abdicating Monks get back in it
* C. JACKSON facing R. PENA, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
PENA to the wind ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... WILKERSON drifts over
plenty of room ... and he covers it ... two away
* K. GREENE facing R. PENA, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
PENA comes home ... OOOOF! ... GREENE flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 3
* C. BELTRAN facing L. GARDNER, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
GARDNER kicks and deals ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center
SIZEMORE's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
BELTRAN hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for BELTRAN
2nd hit for BELTRAN in the game ... for BELTRAN, his 2nd double of the series
for Carlos BELTRAN, his 5th hit of the series
* V. MARTINEZ facing L. GARDNER, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-7
BELTRAN moves another step away from second ... he doubled to lead it off ... GARDNER deals
swing and a miss ... hang up a K for GARDNER ... one down
* J. LONEY facing L. GARDNER, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-7
BELTRAN stretches his lead off second ... GARDNER fires it in ... another wide one ... ball four
and James heads down to first
* B. WILKERSON facing L. GARDNER, B 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-7
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for GARDNER ... two gone
* D. JETER facing L. GARDNER, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-7
The runners take their lead ... the pitch comes in ... slashed into the hole ... CANO to his left
he has it ... over to GREENE covering second ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 6th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 3
* B. MOLINA facing R. PENA, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
The pitch to MOLINA ... MOLINA lofts a routine fly ball to center ... BELTRAN drifts under it
and hauls it in ... one down
* G. SIZEMORE facing R. PENA, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
And the pitch comes in ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Grady takes his base on the walk
* R. CANO facing R. PENA, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-3
Firstbaseman LONEY perched right in front of the bag ... PENA now ... CANO waves at it ... strike!
there goes SIZEMORE!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ guns it down ... the sweep tag ... SAFE!...good jump
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Fadeaway 2nd stolen base in this game
* R. CANO facing R. PENA, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
SIZEMORE at second takes a big lead ... the offering ... lined shot to right ... ANDERSON's there
and hauls it in ... SIZEMORE's tagging...ANDERSON sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
* C. PENA facing R. PENA, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-3
SIZEMORE extending his lead ... he cranks and fires ... breaking ball ... ball four
and PENA trots down to first ... setting up the force
* J. POSADA facing R. PENA, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 7-3
The runners take their lead ... here's the delivery ... grounded hard to short ... JETER fields it
flips to HILL at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 3
* A. HILL facing L. GARDNER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
He cranks and fires ... HILL hits a little fly to left ... CRAWFORD's racing in ... still coming
he's there ... and hauls it in ... one away
And here comes Fadeaway manager ... again ... he's asking GARDNER for the ball
they'll go to Jeremy ACCARDO ... the right-hander ... so GARDNER goes two innings in relief
his line ... one hit ... one walk ... he fans 3
for ACCARDO his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* R. WEEKS facing J. ACCARDO, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The pitch ... driven to right ... it's playable ... MARKAKIS moves under it ... and hauls it in
two gone
* G. ANDERSON facing J. ACCARDO, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
The delivery ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for ACCARDO ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 3
* C. CRAWFORD facing R. PENA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
The pitch ... routine grounder to second ... HILL scoops it ... flips to first
for out number one
And here comes Abdicating Monks manager ... again ... he's asking PENA for the ball
on his way to the mound is Francisco CORDERO ... so PENA goes two innings in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... 2 walks ... one strikeout
for CORDERO his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* N. MARKAKIS facing F. CORDERO, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
CORDERO brings it home ... grounded toward third ... RODRIGUEZ fields it ... fires ... got him
two down
* C. JACKSON facing F. CORDERO, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-3
The pitch comes in ... off the end of the bat ... LONEY moves for it ... and he spears it!
waves off CORDERO ... and he steps on first for the out ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 3
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing J. ACCARDO, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-7
ACCARDO comes home ... cut on ... hit deep to left field ... way back ... CRAWFORD is racing back
it's long gone! ... he got all of that one
Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 4
* C. BELTRAN facing J. ACCARDO, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
He delivers ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... over to first
and BELTRAN's retired
* V. MARTINEZ facing J. ACCARDO, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... misses the strike zone ... MARTINEZ ambles to first
that was MARTINEZ's first walk of the series
* J. LONEY facing J. ACCARDO, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... a towering fly ball to center ... SIZEMORE drifts back ... and he takes it in
that's out number two ... MARTINEZ hurries back to first
* B. WILKERSON facing J. ACCARDO, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... hit to CRAWFORD in deep left ... he's chasing it down ... he's at the warning track
and he makes the catch ... Abdicating Monks gone!
* TOP OF THE 8th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 4
* K. GREENE facing F. CORDERO, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
To the plate ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... WILKERSON drifts over ... he's under it
lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... one away
* B. MOLINA facing F. CORDERO, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
The pitch to MOLINA ... swung on and missed ... CORDERO pulled the string
and MOLINA was way out in front ... two gone
* G. SIZEMORE facing F. CORDERO, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
The pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he rings him up
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 4
* D. JETER facing J. ACCARDO, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
The pitch is on the way ... and it hit him! ... JETER's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
* A. HILL facing J. ACCARDO, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
Big hole on the right side ... JETER takes a good lead ... they start the runner
ACCARDO brings it ... it's roped hard to right ... into the corner ... MARKAKIS's after it
JETER's digging ... he's around third ... coming down the line ... he'll score
the throw in to second ... not in time! ... and HILL's in standing with a double
Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 5
* R. WEEKS facing J. ACCARDO, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-7
ACCARDO working on HILL to hold him close ... he brings it in ... strike three
WEEKS swung right through it ... one away
And here comes Fadeaway manager ... again ... he's asking ACCARDO for the ball
pitching change for West L.A. ... southpaw Brian SHOUSE climbs the hill
manager working for the platoon advantage ... so ACCARDO goes two innings in relief ... his line
2 runs ... so far ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he fans 2
he's responsible for the runner ... for SHOUSE ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty SHOUSE has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a lofty 10.80 ERA
no record yet ... he inherits a runner in scoring position ... this will test his effectiveness
it's his game to save
* G. ANDERSON facing B. SHOUSE, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-7
HILL extending his lead ... now the delivery ... swung on ... base hit ... down the line to right
MARKAKIS gallops for it ... he has it ... HILL rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to PENA ... and they're holding HILL at third ... the tying run is on
that's ANDERSON's 2nd hit of the game ... for Garret ANDERSON, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. RODRIGUEZ facing B. SHOUSE, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 5-7
Infield back at double play depth ... and now the pitch ... it's off his elbow
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... RODRIGUEZ's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first ... and the bases are loaded ... the tying run is now at second base
* C. BELTRAN facing B. SHOUSE, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 5-7
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... and BELTRAN detonates this one
a rocket down the line just inside the bag ... PENA just waves at it ... HILL scores easily
MARKAKIS scrambles in the corner to get the ball back in ... ANDERSON scores
RODRIGUEZ's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving RODRIGUEZ in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
BELTRAN's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and there's a play at third ... the throw and he's ... in standing
Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 8
* V. MARTINEZ facing B. SHOUSE, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 8-7
...and BELTRAN's stealing home! ... here's the pitch ... high and outside ... and he's
out at the plate! ... MOLINA holds on to the ball ... two down!
and they just sold the insurance policy ... MARTINEZ will still be up
* V. MARTINEZ facing B. SHOUSE, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-7
He lets it go ... breaking ball ... bounced past SHOUSE ... GREENE's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws MARTINEZ out by a step ... three down
They'll go to Heath BELL ... CORDERO pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... he yielded
no runs or hits ... he fans 2 ... for BELL ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander BELL has worked two innings ... he has a lofty 13.50 ERA ... no record yet
it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 9th, Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 8
* R. CANO facing H. BELL, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
The pitch ... he pops him up ... back of second ... HILL settles under it ... he has it
and there's one away
* C. PENA facing H. BELL, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
BELL to the wind ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two away
* J. POSADA facing H. BELL, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-8
Now the pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... HILL to his left ... funny bounce!
knocks it down ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a step ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : Fadeaway 7, Abdicating Monks 8