* TOP OF THE 1st, Alley Gators 0, Santo Clause 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* R. JOHNSON facing K. ESCOBAR, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ESCOBAR kicks and deals ... oh, it nails him in the ribs
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
JOHNSON's in pain ... it doesn't look good ... but he'll stay in the game
he walks slowly down to first
* D. JETER facing K. ESCOBAR, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The runner's going ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up
throws quickly to first ... for the first out ... JOHNSON moves up
* A. PUJOLS facing K. ESCOBAR, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
JOHNSON moves another step away from second ... he brings it home ... high fly ball to center
SIZEMORE drifts under it ... moves in ... and makes the catch ... JOHNSON held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is fired back in
* C. LEE facing K. ESCOBAR, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ESCOBAR working on JOHNSON to hold him close ... he delivers ... right in there
he's called out on strikes ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Alley Gators 0, Santo Clause 0
* G. SIZEMORE facing C. HENSLEY, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... rip and a miss by SIZEMORE ... and that's a strikeout ... one down
* J. POSADA facing C. HENSLEY, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... POSADA hits it nine miles ... but foul down the right field line
POSADA will try to straighten it out ... strike one
* J. POSADA facing C. HENSLEY, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HENSLEY brings it ... fisted to right by POSADA ... JOHNSON will have to hustle ... he's there
and hauls it in ... he made that look easy ... two away
* J. MORNEAU facing C. HENSLEY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HENSLEY winds up ... banged to right ... it's in there ... JOHNSON fields it
MORNEAU starts for second ... but he's quickly back ... as the throw comes in to JETER
single for MORNEAU ... for Justin MORNEAU, his 1st hit of the series
* L. SCOTT facing C. HENSLEY, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... hit deep ... CHURCH takes three steps to his right ... backs ... this should do it
he squeezes it ... and that retires the side
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Alley Gators 0, Santo Clause 0
* J. DAMON facing K. ESCOBAR, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from ESCOBAR ... fastball ... high ... free pass to DAMON
and Johnny takes first ... that was DAMON's first walk of the series
* R. CHURCH facing K. ESCOBAR, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And they've got DAMON off first ... ESCOBAR fires ... back safely ... ESCOBAR gets the ball back
now he's set again ... he comes home ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by POSADA...strikeout
one away
* T. GRAFFANINO facing K. ESCOBAR, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
There goes DAMON ... the delivery ... GRAFFANINO slaps one to the right side ... HUDSON stabs for it
it's by him! ... HUDSON had broken for second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole
DAMON hustles in to third ... and Tony GRAFFANINO is on with a control single
beautifully executed ... for Tony GRAFFANINO, his 1st hit of the series
* J. CARROLL facing K. ESCOBAR, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman MORNEAU's on the bag ... GRAFFANINO with a substantial lead
GRAFFANINO is off with the pitch ... ripped to right center ... SIZEMORE's racing in
takes it on the bounce ... DAMON scores easily ... GRAFFANINO'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 CARROLL holds with a single
Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 0
* K. JOHJIMA facing K. ESCOBAR, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
There goes CARROLL ... he delivers ... lined shot to right ... CUDDYER racing in ... he's got it!
he fires to first ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 0
* B. HALL facing C. HENSLEY, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here comes the pitch ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... CHURCH has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... one away
* F. THOMAS facing C. HENSLEY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He lets one go ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
that was THOMAS's first walk of the series
* M. CUDDYER facing C. HENSLEY, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
HENSLEY rocks and fires ... high fly ball to center ... CHURCH's racing to the track
he brings it down ... two away ... THOMAS hurries back to first
* H. RAMIREZ facing C. HENSLEY, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman PUJOLS's on the bag ... here he comes ... misses the strike zone
RAMIREZ ambles to first ... and there's a runner in scoring position
* O. HUDSON facing C. HENSLEY, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... now HENSLEY comes home with it ... grounded hard to GRAFFANINO
he scoops it up ... and tags third
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 0
* R. JOHNSON facing K. ESCOBAR, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
ESCOBAR delivers ... scorched ... but right at MORNEAU ... he snatches it in mid-air
and JOHNSON barely got out of the box ... one down
* D. JETER facing K. ESCOBAR, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... SIZEMORE moves under it
and takes it in ... two away
* A. PUJOLS facing K. ESCOBAR, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
ESCOBAR winds up ... popped a mile high ... POSADA throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 0
* G. SIZEMORE facing C. HENSLEY, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
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 2nd time clobbered in the series
* J. POSADA facing C. HENSLEY, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He wheels and deals ... bouncer to CARROLL ... he flips to JETER at second ... and they get him
they get the out ... no chance for a double play ... POSADA is on at first
* J. MORNEAU facing C. HENSLEY, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Big hole on the right side ... HENSLEY cranks it up ... grounder to second ... CARROLL has it
over to JETER ... for the out ... back to PUJOLS ... yes! ... two for the price of one
* TOP OF THE 4th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 0
* C. LEE facing K. ESCOBAR, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
ESCOBAR winds up ... ties him up inside ... and LEE swings through it
ESCOBAR notches a strikeout ... one away
* J. DAMON facing K. ESCOBAR, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Now he comes home with it ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three
a pair of strikeouts for ESCOBAR here in the 4th ... two away
* R. CHURCH facing K. ESCOBAR, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... it's hopped to the right side ... MORNEAU fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to ESCOBAR ... and CHURCH is safe! ... MORNEAU's throw was a little short
he'll pick up an error on that play
* T. GRAFFANINO facing K. ESCOBAR, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman MORNEAU holding the runner on ... he lets it go ... swung on ... popped up
HALL moves toward the line ... he's under it ... and he makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 0
* L. SCOTT facing C. HENSLEY, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He wheels and deals ... high fly ... left center ... CHURCH on his horse ... but he won't get there
it's going to one-hop the wall ... and SCOTT pulls in to second
* B. HALL facing C. HENSLEY, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
The delivery from HENSLEY ... it's a slow roller toward GRAFFANINO ... he charges it
barehands it ... makes the off-balance throw to first ... and he gets him
and SCOTT moves to third
* F. THOMAS facing C. HENSLEY, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 0-1
They're playing him in ... SCOTT off third ... the pitch from HENSLEY ... breaking ball
ball four ... and THOMAS trots down to first ... and there are runners at the corners
Santo Clause manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
THOMAS leaves the field ... here comes Gabe GROSS ... that makes him the DH for now
he's a threat ... getting some legs out there
* M. CUDDYER facing C. HENSLEY, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
GROSS well off first ... Gabe GROSS is on the move ... it's a shot down the line to right
near the foul pole ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... foul ball! ... strike one
* M. CUDDYER facing C. HENSLEY, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman PUJOLS holding the runner on ... the runner's going ... he brings it home
hit deep to left field ... over DAMON's head ... SCOTT will score ... tie game
it's off the wall ... DAMON plays the carom ... GROSS digging ... he rounds 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*)
CUDDYER's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GROSS scores ... Santo Clause lead! ... PUJOLS cuts it to third ... and he's
SAFE!...slid around the tag ... oh, close call ... the gamble pays off
Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 2
* H. RAMIREZ facing C. HENSLEY, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-1
Infielders in ... CUDDYER takes his lead at third ... HENSLEY brings it to the plate ... big swing
it's a dying quail to right ... JOHNSON gallops in ... CARROLL races back
but it parachutes between them ... a Texas League single for RAMIREZ ... CUDDYER scores easily
and RAMIREZ has the RBI
Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 3
And here comes Alley Gators manager ... he's asking HENSLEY for the ball
he'll go to lefty Pedro FELICIANO ... and that will turn around HUDSON
so HENSLEY is yanked early ... he goes only three and a third ... his line ... 3 runs ... so far
on 4 hits ... walked 3 ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for FELICIANO his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be trying to keep RAMIREZ on first
* O. HUDSON facing P. FELICIANO, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
To the plate ... grounded deep into the hole ... JETER's over ... he's got it
the long throw to first ... two away ... RAMIREZ moves up
there was no way to get the lead runner
* G. SIZEMORE facing P. FELICIANO, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
RAMIREZ moves quietly toward third ... FELICIANO now ... high fly ball to left ... DAMON drifts over
plenty of room ... and makes the catch ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 5th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 3
* J. CARROLL facing K. ESCOBAR, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The offering to CARROLL ... breaking ball ... called strike three
he's out for excessive window shopping ... one away
* K. JOHJIMA facing K. ESCOBAR, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He wheels and deals ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair
foul ball ... strike one
* K. JOHJIMA facing K. ESCOBAR, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... slow roller toward third ... HALL has to rush his peg ... and he gets his man
for out number two
* R. JOHNSON facing K. ESCOBAR, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
ESCOBAR winds and fires ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit
JOHNSON rounds first ... SIZEMORE takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second
and JOHNSON holds with a single ... for Reed JOHNSON, his 1st hit of the series
* D. JETER facing K. ESCOBAR, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Firstbaseman MORNEAU perched right in front of the bag ... JOHNSON going with the pitch
here's the pitch ... slashed into the hole on the right side ... and it's through
HUDSON had broken for second ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
JOHNSON hustles in to third ... and Derek JETER shows some good bat control
a classic hit-and-run ... for Derek JETER, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Santo Clause manager ... he's asking ESCOBAR for the ball
he's calling for J.J. PUTZ ... the right-hander ... so ESCOBAR goes four and two thirds
he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 4 hits ... one walk ... he fans 5
he's responsible for the runners ... for PUTZ his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out
* A. PUJOLS facing J. PUTZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... quick move to the plate ... right in there
he's called out on strikes ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 3
* J. POSADA facing P. FELICIANO, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... and POSADA is caught looking ... one down
* J. MORNEAU facing P. FELICIANO, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The offering ... FELICIANO fans him ... two gone
* L. SCOTT facing P. FELICIANO, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... SCOTT pulls away ... but the ump says it's in there
and FELICIANO records a strikeout ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 3
* C. LEE facing J. PUTZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... POSADA throws off his mask
it's out of play ... strike one
* C. LEE facing J. PUTZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
PUTZ comes to the plate ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... one down
LEE has now struck out 3 times
* J. DAMON facing J. PUTZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
PUTZ into his motion ... delivers ... swung on ... poked to right ... CUDDYER takes it on the bounce
DAMON takes a big turn ... but puts on the brakes ... they may have him ... the throw to first
and they get him! ... great throw! ... picked off! ... oh man, what a play
score that a single ... but he's out of there ... speed kills ... for the second out
* R. CHURCH facing J. PUTZ, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
PUTZ delivers ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... but doesn't ... and SCOTT shags this one down
that's three away
He's making a pitching change ... will trust the ball to right-hander Chris RAY
FELICIANO pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... he yielded ... no runs or hits
he struck out 3 ... for RAY his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 3
* B. HALL facing C. RAY, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The offering to HALL ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... he rings him up
one away
* G. GROSS facing C. RAY, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
RAY with the pitch ... OOOOF! ... GROSS flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... two down
* M. CUDDYER facing C. RAY, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 3
* T. GRAFFANINO facing J. PUTZ, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The offering from PUTZ ... OOOOF! ... GRAFFANINO flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... one away
* J. CARROLL facing J. PUTZ, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch from PUTZ ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass
that was CARROLL's first walk of the series
And here comes Santo Clause manager ... again ... he's asking PUTZ for the ball
is bringing in Jamie WALKER to face JOHJIMA ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
PUTZ pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... one walk
he struck out 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
for WALKER his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be trying to keep CARROLL on first
* K. JOHJIMA facing J. WALKER, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
CARROLL's off and running ... he delivers
JOHJIMA throws his bat at the ball to protect the runner ... nubbed toward first
MORNEAU has only one play ... and he steps on first for the out
And here comes Santo Clause manager ... again ... he's asking WALKER for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Chris BRITTON in to face JOHNSON
so WALKER goes only one third of an inning ... he leaves with a runner on
for BRITTON his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
* R. JOHNSON facing C. BRITTON, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
CARROLL edges a bit more off second ... BRITTON kicks and delivers ... bounced to short
he takes the high hop ... fires to first ... Alley Gators gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 3
* H. RAMIREZ facing C. RAY, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... CHURCH's racing over
so's JOHNSON ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Hanley RAMIREZ ... Hanley with his 2nd hit in this game
for RAMIREZ, his 1st double of the series ... for Hanley RAMIREZ, his 4th hit of the series
* O. HUDSON facing C. RAY, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
RAMIREZ now with an aggressive lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... he brings it in
on the corner ... no! ... the ump says it missed ... sure looked good from here
but it's a walk ... and the ump gives him first ... that was HUDSON's first walk of the series
* G. SIZEMORE facing C. RAY, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-1
Quick move to the plate ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks ... that fills the bases
that was SIZEMORE's first walk of the series
* J. POSADA facing C. RAY, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 3-1
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... to the plate
POSADA piles into this pitch ... this could be trouble ... JOHNSON races it to the wall
picked clean! ... the runners are tagging ... JOHNSON turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
RAMIREZ coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending HUDSON to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-no throw)
RAMIREZ scores ... here comes the throw to third
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... in standing ... and SIZEMORE holds
Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 4
* J. MORNEAU facing C. RAY, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-1
Infield back at double play depth ... HUDSON with a good lead off third ... he wheels and deals
off his fists into right ... over near the line ... JOHNSON charges over
and he one-hands it for the out ... and he gets rid of it quickly ... HUDSON's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving HUDSON in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe easily ... MORNEAU picks up a sac fly and an RBI
SIZEMORE retreats and holds first
Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 5
* L. SCOTT facing C. RAY, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1
RAY brings it ... swung on ... bounced up the middle ... JETER's racing over ... and he's got it!
flips to CARROLL at second ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 8th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 5
* D. JETER facing C. BRITTON, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past HALL ... RAMIREZ's there ... spins
the long throw to first ... one away!
* A. PUJOLS facing C. BRITTON, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The delivery from BRITTON ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... SIZEMORE coming on
he's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... two down
* C. LEE facing C. BRITTON, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch is on the way ... off the end of the bat ... MORNEAU moves for it ... and he spears it!
waves off BRITTON ... and he steps on first for the out ... that's three away
Taking the mound for the Alley Gators is Justin SPEIER ... the right-hander
so RAY goes two innings in relief ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... on one hit ... walked 2
he struck out 3 ... for SPEIER his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 5
* B. HALL facing J. SPEIER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
Now the pitch ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it ... and HALL is on at first
for Bill HALL, his 2nd hit of the series
Santo Clause manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... will send in Dave ROBERTS ... to run for HALL
ROBERTS takes his place at first base ... he's fast ... getting some legs out there
* G. GROSS facing J. SPEIER, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1
The pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... and ROBERTS takes off
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... he's out of there ... pretty aggressive with a 4-run lead ... one down
* G. GROSS facing J. SPEIER, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The delivery from SPEIER ... a towering fly ball to right ... plenty of room
JOHNSON moves under it ... and makes the catch ... two down
* M. CUDDYER facing J. SPEIER, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
He cranks and fires ... fly ball hit to left ... DAMON drifts over ... he camps under it
taps the glove ... and makes the catch ... side retired
Another defensive change by ... makes a switch at third base
Troy GLAUS comes into the game replacing ROBERTS
He'll go to the bullpen ... the lefty Alan EMBREE will try to stall Tin Pan
so BRITTON goes one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... no runs or hits ... for EMBREE
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty EMBREE has worked two thirds of an inning
he has a lofty 13.50 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 5
* J. DAMON facing A. EMBREE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
Now EMBREE pitches ... hit hard to RAMIREZ ... he takes the high hop ... throws quickly to first
and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... one down!
Alley Gators manager looking at his scoresheet
Trying to stir up a little magic ... Victor MARTINEZ has a bat in his hands
he'll step in for CHURCH to face the left-hander
And here comes Santo Clause manager ... he's asking EMBREE for the ball ... he'll go to the bullpen
they give the ball to Kiko CALERO ... and that will turn around MARTINEZ
so EMBREE goes only one third of an inning ... for CALERO ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander CALERO has worked one inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* V. MARTINEZ facing K. CALERO, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
Here comes the pitch ... belted to right ... near the foul pole ... and it's ... foul ... strike one
* V. MARTINEZ facing K. CALERO, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... MARTINEZ pops a little fly ... back of second ... HUDSON and RAMIREZ going out
SIZEMORE coming in ... coming in ... and SIZEMORE makes the catch in front of RAMIREZ
two away
* T. GRAFFANINO facing K. CALERO, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
He delivers ... misses the strike zone ... GRAFFANINO ambles to first
that was GRAFFANINO's first walk of the series
* J. CARROLL facing K. CALERO, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
Firstbaseman MORNEAU right on the bag ... the pitch is on the way
CARROLL pounds it on the ground ... HUDSON stops it on one hop
shovels to RAMIREZ for the force ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 5