* TOP OF THE 1st, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* G. SIZEMORE facing D. HAREN, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... one down
* R. CANO facing D. HAREN, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HAREN winds up ... fastball ... it's a nubber to the left of the mound ... TULOWITZKI charges
picks up the ball barehanded ... and he gets him ... and that's out number two
* C. PENA facing D. HAREN, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HAREN brings it home ... off-balance swing ... missed ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 0
* G. SHEFFIELD facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... big swing ... it's a dying quail to right ... MARKAKIS gallops in
CANO races back ... but it parachutes between them ... a bloop single for SHEFFIELD
for Gary SHEFFIELD, his 3rd hit of the series
* O. HUDSON facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And SHEFFIELD takes off ... and it's pulled hard to right ... MARKAKIS's there ... reaches up
and hauls it in ... one away ... SHEFFIELD gets back to first
* C. ROSS facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman PENA holding the runner on ... HUDSON brings it to the plate
hit down the line inside third ... and snared by JACKSON ... long throw to first
and he fires it right by PENA ... SHEFFIELD's heading for third ... they're waving him home
the throw from right field ... here's the play at the plate ... he scores! ... it's cut off
fires to second ... and ROSS gets in there safely ... JACKSON picks up an error
Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 1
* C. GRANDERSON facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced past HUDSON ... GREENE's over ... makes the pick up
throws quickly ... and that's the second out ... ROSS holds
* A. SORIANO facing T. HUDSON, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch comes in ... lined shot to right ... MARKAKIS got a late jump ... he's over ... reaches up
and makes the catch
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 1
* J. POSADA facing D. HAREN, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... PHELPS covers it and touches the bag
one down
* C. CRAWFORD facing D. HAREN, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... strike three ... CRAWFORD swung right through it ... two gone
* N. MARKAKIS facing D. HAREN, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HAREN comes to him ... slow tapper toward second ... he could beat this out
the quick snap from HUDSON ... and MARKAKIS is out at first ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 1
* J. PHELPS facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... fastball ... bounced up the middle ... CANO over ... and it's through
base hit for PHELPS ... for Josh PHELPS, his 2nd hit of the series
* R. BRAUN facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... swung on ... big K ... and BRAUN's retired ... one down
* T. TULOWITZKI facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
HUDSON kicks and delivers ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump
he rings him up ... a pair of strikeouts for HUDSON here in the 2nd ... two away
* M. REDMOND facing T. HUDSON, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman PENA holding the runner on ... the pitch ... it's a shot to left center
CRAWFORD's racing to the gap ... he's on the track ... caught! ... and that's out number three
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 1
* C. JACKSON facing D. HAREN, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering to JACKSON ... slow roller toward third ... BRAUN has to rush his peg
and he gets his man ... and there's one away
* K. GREENE facing D. HAREN, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HAREN fires it in ... popped high to the right side ... HUDSON drifts back ... he's calling for it
he reaches up ... and brings it down ... two away
* B. MOLINA facing D. HAREN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HAREN comes to him ... swung on ... lined toward second ... HUDSON back ... it's out of reach
MOLINA will hold at first ... and that's the 1st base knock for the Fadeaway in this game
for Bengie MOLINA, his 2nd hit of the series
* G. SIZEMORE facing D. HAREN, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman PHELPS holding the runner on ... the delivery ... SIZEMORE goes down swinging
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 1
* G. SHEFFIELD facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
HUDSON with the pitch ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... one down
* O. HUDSON facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He delivers ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and Orlando will get down to first
* C. ROSS facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Now he comes home with it ... swung on ... it's pushed to right ... MARKAKIS's there ... reaches up
and hauls it in ... two away ... HUDSON's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
* C. GRANDERSON facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman PENA perched right in front of the bag ... HUDSON delivers ... pulled hard
down the line to right ... into the corner ... HUDSON racing for third
GRANDERSON headed for second ... HUDSON flies toward home ... he will score
MARKAKIS plays the carom ... the throw to third ... the relay ... the slide ... and he's
just safe under the tag ... triple and an RBI for GRANDERSON
Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* A. SORIANO facing T. HUDSON, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
GRANDERSON takes his lead at third ... HUDSON fires it in ... swung on and missed
and GRANDERSON is stranded ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 4th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* R. CANO facing D. HAREN, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Here's the pitch ... swing and a miss ... and CANO is out ... one down
* C. PENA facing D. HAREN, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He comes home ... swing and a miss ... PENA goes down on strikes ... two away ... 6 K's for HAREN
* J. POSADA facing D. HAREN, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He lets one go ... that's batted to the right side ... PHELPS fields it
and he beats POSADA to first ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* J. PHELPS facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON brings it ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass
that was PHELPS's first walk of the series
* R. BRAUN facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON fires it in ... strike three! ... and BRAUN is hopping mad ... he's jumping up and down
no, wait ... he's not angry ... he's hurt ... the pitch hit him
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
BRAUN's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he makes his way slowly down to first
* T. TULOWITZKI facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch comes in ... low and inside ... ball one
* T. TULOWITZKI facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The runners take their lead ... HUDSON brings it to the plate ... grounded hard to JACKSON
he's up with it ... he goes to second for one ... back to first ... yes!...the twin killing
and PHELPS moves to third ... the Fadeaway doing their best to keep this game close
* M. REDMOND facing T. HUDSON, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Checks third ... he cranks and fires ... popped up left side ... GREENE's racing over
beyond the dugout ... and he makes a sliding catch ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* C. CRAWFORD facing D. HAREN, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch comes in ... fastball ... high drive ... ROSS's going back ... it's playable
he's under it ... and he pulls it in ... one away
* N. MARKAKIS facing D. HAREN, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Now HAREN comes home with it ... swung on ... toward the gap ... SORIANO races back
he stabs for it ... and makes the catch in the webbing ... two away
* C. JACKSON facing D. HAREN, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He comes home ... a towering fly ball to center ... this should do it ... GRANDERSON roams over
plenty of room ... and hauls it in ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* G. SHEFFIELD facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON comes to him ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
* O. HUDSON facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Big hole on the right side ... SHEFFIELD takes a good lead ... HUDSON into his motion ... delivers
half swing ... strike! ... there goes SHEFFIELD
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA throws ... OUT!...strong throw by MOLINA ... one down
* O. HUDSON facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON comes to him ... that's batted to the right side ... PENA fields it
and he runs to first ahead of HUDSON ... for out number two
* C. ROSS facing T. HUDSON, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON comes home ... cut on ... and missed ... ROSS goes down swinging ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 6th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* K. GREENE facing D. HAREN, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HAREN into the wind ... HAREN fans him ... one away
* B. MOLINA facing D. HAREN, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Here's the delivery ... base hit center field ... GRANDERSON's over ... scoops it up
and MOLINA holds first with a single ... that's MOLINA's 2nd hit of the game
for Bengie MOLINA, his 3rd hit of the series
* G. SIZEMORE facing D. HAREN, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
HAREN delivers ... checked swing ... strike three ... two gone
SIZEMORE has now struck out 3 times
* R. CANO facing D. HAREN, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
MOLINA takes his lead ... the pitch ... strike three on the outside corner
HAREN slipped one by him ... side retired ... 9 strikeouts for HAREN
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* C. GRANDERSON facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... GRANDERSON pops a little fly ... back of second ... CANO and GREENE going out
SIZEMORE coming in ... coming in ... and SIZEMORE makes the catch in front of GREENE ... one away
* A. SORIANO facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON comes to the plate ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right
SIZEMORE's racing over ... so's MARKAKIS ... it drops in for a hit
and he will make second easily ... a double for Alfonso SORIANO
for SORIANO, his 3rd double of the series ... for Alfonso SORIANO, his 4th hit of the series
* J. PHELPS facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
SORIANO stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... HUDSON loses him
and he trots down to first ... and that sets up the double play
* R. BRAUN facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch is on the way ... BRAUN pops it up behind the plate ... MOLINA tosses his mask away
drifts back ... near the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one
* R. BRAUN facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... popped foul behind third ... GREENE's over ... waves off JACKSON ... and brings it in
and the runners hold
* T. TULOWITZKI facing T. HUDSON, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... checked swing ... strike three ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* C. PENA facing D. HAREN, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... PENA goes down swinging ... one away
10 strikeouts for HAREN ... PENA has now struck out 3 times
* J. POSADA facing D. HAREN, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HAREN to the wind ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for ROSS
but he says he's got it ... and he does ... two away
* C. CRAWFORD facing D. HAREN, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... TULOWITZKI charges over
bang-bang play at first ... CRAWFORD beats it out
for Carl CRAWFORD, his 4th hit of the series
* N. MARKAKIS facing D. HAREN, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Firstbaseman PHELPS's on the bag ... CRAWFORD with a substantial lead ... to the plate
MARKAKIS waves at it ... strike! ... there goes CRAWFORD!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's REDMOND with the throw ... and he slides in safely ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* N. MARKAKIS facing D. HAREN, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
CRAWFORD stretches his lead off second ... now HAREN pitches
MARKAKIS lofts a routine fly ball to center ... GRANDERSON has it measured ... moves in
and pulls it down ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* M. REDMOND facing T. HUDSON, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Here's the pitch ... sliced toward second ... and he's got it! ... CANO grabs the liner
and REDMOND is gone ... one down
* G. SHEFFIELD facing T. HUDSON, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
HUDSON into the wind ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... two gone
* O. HUDSON facing T. HUDSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Now he comes home with it ... a towering fly ball to center ... this should do it
SIZEMORE roams over ... plenty of room ... and hauls it in ... that's three away
Is sending in Matt DIAZ ... he'll be playing left for Santos ... ROSS is out
* TOP OF THE 8th, Fadeaway 0, Back to Back Jacks 2
* C. JACKSON facing D. HAREN, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... outside ... and it just barely misses ... that's a base on balls
HAREN thinks the ump squeezed the plate ... and that's the 1st walk issued by HAREN
Fadeaway skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... is sending in a runner for JACKSON
it's Rafael FURCAL and he's trotting out to first base ... he has good speed ... checks
to move
GREENE will not bat for the Fadeaway ... here comes Matt KEMP ... bats right
he waves that bat like a wand ... heads to the box
* M. KEMP facing D. HAREN, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
FURCAL bluffs going ... FURCAL's off and running ... the delivery ... it's roped hard to right
into the corner ... SORIANO's after it ... FURCAL's digging ... he's around third
coming down the line ... he'll score ... the throw in to second ... not in time!
and KEMP's in standing with a double
Fadeaway 1, Back to Back Jacks 2
And here comes Back to Back Jacks manager ... he's asking HAREN for the ball
coming in to relieve HAREN is Rafael BETANCOURT ... the right-hander
so HAREN gets his innings ... he pitched seven ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far
on 4 hits ... one walk ... he struck out 10 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 1-run lead ... for BETANCOURT
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander BETANCOURT has worked four innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... no record yet ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
it's his game to save
* B. MOLINA facing R. BETANCOURT, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
KEMP at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... MOLINA squares
nice bunt right down the first base line ... PHELPS will let it roll ... and it goes foul
again he squares to bunt ... and he fouls it back ... strike two
* B. MOLINA facing R. BETANCOURT, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
KEMP at second takes a big lead ... the two-strike pitch ... high and inside ... ball
* B. MOLINA facing R. BETANCOURT, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
KEMP moves another step away from second ... BETANCOURT cranks it up ... MOLINA lifts one
it's a big league pop-up ... going back is HUDSON ... waving his arms ... he calls off SORIANO
and makes the catch ... one away!
* G. SIZEMORE facing R. BETANCOURT, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
KEMP moves quietly toward third ... he brings it in ... bounced back to the mound
BETANCOURT knocks it down ... picks it up ... looks KEMP back to second
now he throws to first ... two away ... KEMP holds
* R. CANO facing R. BETANCOURT, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
KEMP moves quietly toward third ... and the pitch ... wide by a hair
free ticket to first for CANO ... that was CANO's first walk of the series
* C. PENA facing R. BETANCOURT, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2
BETANCOURT comes home ... it's a high bouncer to third ... BRAUN gloves it
the long throw to first ... and he fires it right by PHELPS ... KEMP scores easily
tie ballgame! ... CANO's around second ... he'll make third ... and PENA has to settle for one
as the ball is returned to the infield ... he never made the turn ... BRAUN picks up an error
Fadeaway 2, Back to Back Jacks 2
* J. POSADA facing R. BETANCOURT, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 2-2
CANO takes his lead at third ... BETANCOURT comes to him ... popped foul behind first
HUDSON's over ... waves off PHELPS ... and brings it down
Mark this down ... Rafael FURCAL will stay in the game ... now playing shortstop for the Fadeaway
Makes his move ... Akinori IWAMURA is now playing third ... KEMP is out
On his way to the mound is Jeremy ACCARDO ... the right-hander ... so HUDSON gets his innings
he pitched seven ... his line ... 2 runs ... 1 earned ... on 5 hits ... walked 4 ... he fans 7
he gets a no-decision ... so despite a fine performance from Tim HUDSON
he cannot win this game ... for ACCARDO ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander ACCARDO has worked two innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA ... his record ... one win
no losses ... one save ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Fadeaway 2, Back to Back Jacks 2
* M. DIAZ facing J. ACCARDO, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The delivery ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes
must have been looking for something else ... one away
* C. GRANDERSON facing J. ACCARDO, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
And the pitch ... high fly ball to center ... SIZEMORE drifts back ... he's at the warning track
taps the glove ... and brings it down ... two gone
* A. SORIANO facing J. ACCARDO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The delivery from ACCARDO ... sliced toward second ... and he's got it! ... CANO grabs the liner
and SORIANO is gone ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 9th, Fadeaway 2, Back to Back Jacks 2
* C. CRAWFORD facing R. BETANCOURT, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here comes the pitch ... way outside ... ball one
* C. CRAWFORD facing R. BETANCOURT, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He cranks and fires ... hard two-bouncer to short ... TULOWITZKI covers it...plenty of time
fires ... and there's one away
And here comes Back to Back Jacks manager ... he's asking BETANCOURT for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Jamie WALKER
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting MARKAKIS ... so BETANCOURT goes one and a third in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... for WALKER
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty WALKER has worked two innings
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet ... it's his game to win
* N. MARKAKIS facing J. WALKER, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
WALKER winds and fires ... MARKAKIS looks at strike three ... two down!
* R. FURCAL facing J. WALKER, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now WALKER comes home with it ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate
REDMOND making the call ... and the catch ... that's the third out!
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Fadeaway 2, Back to Back Jacks 2
* J. PHELPS facing J. ACCARDO, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... PHELPS pounds it on the ground to short ... FURCAL is there ... the throw over
and in time ... one away
* R. BRAUN facing J. ACCARDO, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... strike three ... BRAUN swung right through it ... two down!
* T. TULOWITZKI facing J. ACCARDO, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
He brings it in ... swing and a miss ... and TULOWITZKI is out ... side retired
TULOWITZKI has now struck out 3 times
* TOP OF THE 10th, Fadeaway 2, Back to Back Jacks 2
* A. IWAMURA facing J. WALKER, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... popped high in the air ... outside of first ... PHELPS drifts over
it sails out of play ... strike one
* A. IWAMURA facing J. WALKER, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
BRAUN and REDMOND converge near the line ... REDMOND is calling off BRAUN
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... one down
* B. MOLINA facing J. WALKER, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch comes in ... MOLINA lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... SORIANO races over
but he won't get it ... MOLINA's going for two ... and there will be a play at second ... the tag
safe!...on a very close play ... double for MOLINA
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position ... Bengie with his 3rd hit in this game
for MOLINA, his 1st double of the series ... for Bengie MOLINA, his 4th hit of the series
* G. SIZEMORE facing J. WALKER, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
The delivery ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and Grady will get down to first
that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
* R. CANO facing J. WALKER, T 10th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
WALKER now ... CANO lofts a routine fly ball to center ... GRANDERSON moves under it
and hauls it in ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he's headed for third ... no, it's a bluff ... he holds at second ... as the throw comes back in
* C. PENA facing J. WALKER, T 10th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
Now the delivery ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes! it's in play
SORIANO's after it ... MOLINA scores ... Fadeaway have the lead! ... SIZEMORE's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SIZEMORE in ... TULOWITZKI will relay
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving PENA to third on the throw
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
SIZEMORE scores ... PHELPS cuts it to third ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play
oh, he took a big chance! ... the gamble pays off
Fadeaway 4, Back to Back Jacks 2
* J. POSADA facing J. WALKER, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-2
PENA frozen on third ... the pitch ... line drive base hit ... PENA trots in with the run
left fielder DIAZ handles it cleanly and plays it to second
Fadeaway 5, Back to Back Jacks 2
Fadeaway skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for POSADA at first base
Coco CRISP is headed out there now ... that makes him the DH for now
he's very agressive on the paths ... checks ... to move
* C. CRAWFORD facing J. WALKER, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
CRISP going with the pitch ... lined toward first ... it's over his head
SORIANO's got a long way to go ... CRISP races to third ... they're waving him home
the throw from right field ... too late ... CRISP scores ... and CRAWFORD's in to second standing
Fadeaway 6, Back to Back Jacks 2
* N. MARKAKIS facing J. WALKER, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
CRAWFORD at second takes a big lead ... here he comes ... just off the plate
and he issues a free pass ... that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
And here comes Back to Back Jacks manager ... again ... he's asking WALKER for the ball
the Back to Back Jacks will make a pitching change
right-hander Mike TIMLIN trots in from the bullpen ... and that will turn around FURCAL
WALKER pitched one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... 4 runs ... so far ... on 4 hits
walked 2 ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners ... for TIMLIN
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander TIMLIN has worked an inning and two thirds
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* R. FURCAL facing M. TIMLIN, T 10th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-2
The offering to FURCAL ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by REDMOND...strikeout ... side retired
Back to Back Jacks skipper walking down the bench
He's going to his bench ... Geovany SOTO will now hit for REDMOND ... bats right
he waves that bat like a wand ... heads out
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Fadeaway 6, Back to Back Jacks 2
* G. SOTO facing J. ACCARDO, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch ... SOTO's called out on strikes ... one away
* G. SHEFFIELD facing J. ACCARDO, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The offering to SHEFFIELD ... checked swing ... he went around
a pair of strikeouts for ACCARDO here in the 10th ... two down
SHEFFIELD has now struck out 3 times
* O. HUDSON facing J. ACCARDO, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Here he comes ... he hits it off the handle to right ... not very deep ... MARKAKIS charges in hard
and he one-hands it to retire HUDSON ... and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Fadeaway 6, Back to Back Jacks 2