* TOP OF THE 1st, Alley Gators 0, Santo Clause 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* R. JOHNSON facing B. WEBB, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... squibber in front of the plate ... POSADA grabs it ... fires to first
and JOHNSON is retired ... one down
* D. JETER facing B. WEBB, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... RAMIREZ's over
stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... two away
* A. PUJOLS facing B. WEBB, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WEBB into his motion ... delivers ... cut on ... a topper out front ... WEBB has it
goes to first ... in time for the out
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Alley Gators 0, Santo Clause 0
* G. SIZEMORE facing E. BEDARD, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from BEDARD ... SIZEMORE slaps one to the right side ... PUJOLS moves for it
and he spears it! ... races to the bag ... in time for the out ... one away
* J. POSADA facing E. BEDARD, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
BEDARD comes to him ... it's a whiff ... two gone
* J. MORNEAU facing E. BEDARD, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now BEDARD pitches ... cut on ... and missed ... MORNEAU goes down swinging ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Alley Gators 0, Santo Clause 0
* C. LEE facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... fastball ... right across the plate ... strike one
* C. LEE facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... LEE hits a little fly to left ... SCOTT's racing in ... still coming ... he's there
and hauls it in ... one down
* J. DAMON facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for DAMON
that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
* R. CHURCH facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The delivery from WEBB ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... base hit
CUDDYER's got a long way to go ... he's there ... DAMON 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*)
here's the play at the plate ... and DAMON's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
and DAMON just outran the ball ... and CHURCH holds with a double
Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 0
* M. ENSBERG facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
WEBB kicks and delivers ... ENSBERG hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center
right there is SIZEMORE ... and he gloves it for the putout ... CHURCH held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
* K. JOHJIMA facing B. WEBB, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The delivery ... JOHJIMA skies it to left ... should be easy ... SCOTT drifts over for it
and records the putout ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 0
* B. HALL facing E. BEDARD, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now BEDARD comes home with it ... lofted high to right ... CHURCH's there ... he's got a bead on it
and HALL's gone ... one away
* L. SCOTT facing E. BEDARD, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... SCOTT gets plenty of wood on this ball ... headed for the gap in right center
it may carry ... and it certainly does ... home run for SCOTT
Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 1
* F. THOMAS facing E. BEDARD, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
BEDARD comes to the plate ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... two down
* M. CUDDYER facing E. BEDARD, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Now BEDARD comes home with it ... popped up ... back toward the screen
JOHJIMA throws off his mask ... it's out of play ... strike one
* M. CUDDYER facing E. BEDARD, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Here's a pitch ... rip and a miss by CUDDYER ... and that's a strikeout ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Alley Gators 1, Santo Clause 1
* J. CARROLL facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced past WEBB ... RAMIREZ's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws CARROLL out by a step ... one down
* R. JOHNSON facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Here's a pitch ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... SIZEMORE's racing over
so's CUDDYER ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Reed JOHNSON ... for JOHNSON, his 4th double of the series
for Reed JOHNSON, his 6th hit of the series
* D. JETER facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
Speedy JOHNSON edging toward third ... here's the pitch ... popped a mile high
HUDSON's backing up ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... two gone
* A. PUJOLS facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
WEBB working on JOHNSON to hold him close ... the pitch ... lined hard to left ... toward the gap
it's rolling ... that's good for extra bases ... JOHNSON's around third ... he scores
SCOTT gets it in quickly ... PUJOLS stops at second
Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 1
* C. LEE facing B. WEBB, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
PUJOLS moves quietly toward third ... the pitch ... a lazy fly ball to left ... LEE got under it
and now so does SCOTT ... it's in the bag ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 1
* H. RAMIREZ facing E. BEDARD, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one away
for BEDARD, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
* O. HUDSON facing E. BEDARD, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit ... DAMON gets it back in
and HUDSON's on at first ... for Orlando HUDSON, his 5th hit of the series
* G. SIZEMORE facing E. BEDARD, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
He comes home ... smoked to right ... back on the ball goes CHURCH ... can he run it down?
yes, he can ... and does ... and there are now two away ... HUDSON's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but he won't test his arm here
* J. POSADA facing E. BEDARD, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Here's the pitch from BEDARD ... towering fly ball ... back goes DAMON ... he snags it
Santo Clause gone!
* TOP OF THE 4th, Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 1
* J. DAMON facing B. WEBB, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
WEBB deals ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... POSADA throws off his mask ... it's playable
and he covers it ... one away
* R. CHURCH facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
WEBB comes to him ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... two away
* M. ENSBERG facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
WEBB brings it home ... it's hopped to the right side ... MORNEAU fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to WEBB ... and ENSBERG is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 1
* J. MORNEAU facing E. BEDARD, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... JOHNSON has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... one down
* B. HALL facing E. BEDARD, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... BEDARD loses him ... and he trots down to first
and that's the 1st walk issued by BEDARD
* L. SCOTT facing E. BEDARD, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... SCOTT hacks at a ball out of the strike zone ... he manages to tap it toward CARROLL
hit too slowly for the double play ... slings it to first ... out at first ... for the second out
HALL now at second
* F. THOMAS facing E. BEDARD, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
HALL moves quietly toward third ... the pitch comes in ... THOMAS pulls away
but the ump says it's in there ... and BEDARD records a strikeout ... side retired
6th strikeout for BEDARD
* TOP OF THE 5th, Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 1
* K. JOHJIMA facing B. WEBB, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The offering to JOHJIMA ... a healthy cut by JOHJIMA ... but he sends it straight up
POSADA flings his mask aside ... and cradles the ball ... one down
* J. CARROLL facing B. WEBB, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
WEBB with the offering ... and he walks him ... CARROLL mosies down to first
that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
* R. JOHNSON facing B. WEBB, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
WEBB brings it home ... grounded hard to second ... funny bounce! ... knocks it down
slings it to first ... and he nails JOHNSON by a step ... two away
CARROLL moves into scoring position
* D. JETER facing B. WEBB, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
CARROLL moves quietly toward third ... now the pitch ... and he fans him ... JETER's gone
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 1
* M. CUDDYER facing E. BEDARD, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
He comes home ... a little roller to the right side ... CARROLL pounces on it
the quick toss to PUJOLS ... and he nails CUDDYER by a step ... one down
* H. RAMIREZ facing E. BEDARD, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here comes the pitch ... hot shot to the right side ... CARROLL to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... two away
* O. HUDSON facing E. BEDARD, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Now the delivery ... slow bounder up the middle ... JETER's over ... good bounce
the throw to first ... bounces in the dirt! ... PUJOLS scoops it ... and they get him
Santo Clause gone!
* TOP OF THE 6th, Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 1
* A. PUJOLS facing B. WEBB, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now the delivery ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... one away
* C. LEE facing B. WEBB, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and HUDSON gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... two away!
* J. DAMON facing B. WEBB, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
He comes home ... hot smash to third ... HALL gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
MORNEAU scoops it on one hop ... and DAMON is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 1
* G. SIZEMORE facing E. BEDARD, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and SIZEMORE trots down to first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by BEDARD ... that extends the streak
now 6 games in a row on base
And here comes Alley Gators manager ... he's asking BEDARD for the ball ... he'll go to the bullpen
they give the ball to Akinori OTSUKA ... and that will turn around POSADA
so BEDARD goes five innings ... the game for BEDARD ... one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits
a homer ... 2 walks ... he fans 6 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 1-run lead ... for OTSUKA ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander OTSUKA has worked three innings ... he has a 6.00 ERA ... no record yet
he'll be trying to keep SIZEMORE on first
* J. POSADA facing A. OTSUKA, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
They're holding SIZEMORE ... but he's well off the bag ... SIZEMORE's off and running
he brings it home ... lined toward first ... it's over his head ... CHURCH's got a long way to go
SIZEMORE races to third ... they're waving him home ... the throw from right field ... too late
SIZEMORE scores ... tie game! ... and POSADA's in to second standing
Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 2
* J. MORNEAU facing A. OTSUKA, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
OTSUKA with the offering ... MORNEAU belts it deep ... CHURCH has his back to the wall
looking up ... and it's bye-bye baseball ... good for two runs
Justin MORNEAU will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time
he's greeted at the plate
Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 4
* B. HALL facing A. OTSUKA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
OTSUKA into the wind ... checked swing ... he went around ... one down
* L. SCOTT facing A. OTSUKA, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... cut on ... whacked to center field ... base hit ... JOHNSON's there ... throws it in
and SCOTT's aboard with a single ... Luke with his 2nd hit in this game
for Luke SCOTT, his 4th hit of the series
* F. THOMAS facing A. OTSUKA, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
Luke SCOTT is on the move ... high fly deep to right ... CHURCH's back to the warning track
he's under it ... and makes the catch ... two away! ... SCOTT gets back to first
* M. CUDDYER facing A. OTSUKA, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
SCOTT is off with the pitch ... grounded to the right side ... nobody can get to it ... base hit
CARROLL had broken for second ... and that let the ball get through
SCOTT will go on over to third ... and Michael CUDDYER is on with a control single
beautifully executed ... for Michael CUDDYER, his 6th hit of the series
* H. RAMIREZ facing A. OTSUKA, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
SCOTT steps off third ... OTSUKA kicks and delivers ... grounded to short ... JETER's up with it
he flips to CARROLL covering ... and they get him ... to retire the side
Pitching change for Cooperstown ... southpaw Joe KENNEDY climbs the hill
manager working for the platoon advantage ... so WEBB goes six innings ... the game for WEBB
2 runs ... on 3 hits ... 2 walks ... he fans 3 ... he stands to win it ... for KENNEDY
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty KENNEDY has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 7th, Alley Gators 2, Santo Clause 4
* R. CHURCH facing J. KENNEDY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
He lets it go ... strike three on the outside corner ... KENNEDY slipped one by him ... one down
And here comes Santo Clause manager ... again ... he's asking KENNEDY for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Kiko CALERO a right-hander will take over
so KENNEDY goes only one third of an inning ... one strikeout ... for CALERO
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander CALERO has worked an inning and two thirds
he has a 0.00 ERA
* M. ENSBERG facing K. CALERO, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch from CALERO ... ENSBERG smokes it down the line ... it hits third base!
SCOTT retrieves the ball in foul territory ... but ENSBERG goes on to second
for ENSBERG, his 2nd double of the series ... for Morgan ENSBERG, his 5th hit of the series
And here comes Santo Clause manager ... again ... he's asking CALERO for the ball
on his way to the mound is Mike MacDOUGAL ... the right-hander ... so CALERO didn't get his man
he pitched to one batter ... the result ... one hit ... he leaves with a runner on
for MacDOUGAL his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* K. JOHJIMA facing M. MacDOUGAL, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
The pitch comes in ... JOHJIMA lofts a routine fly ball to center ... SIZEMORE has it measured
moves in ... and pulls it down ... ENSBERG held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the throw comes in
Alley Gators skipper walking down the bench
He's calling on his reserves ... so the switch-hitting Victor MARTINEZ will bat
trying for the platoon advantage ... he shoulders the bat ... heads out
* V. MARTINEZ facing M. MacDOUGAL, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
Now MacDOUGAL comes home with it ... strike three! ... and MARTINEZ 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 ... MARTINEZ's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
Alley Gators skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for MARTINEZ at first base
Tony GRAFFANINO is headed out there now ... he's not blazing but he's quick
Alley Gators skipper wants that run
* R. JOHNSON facing M. MacDOUGAL, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-4
The runners take their lead ... MacDOUGAL comes to him ... swung on
it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... CUDDYER's racing over ... but he won't get it
it's to the wall ... ENSBERG scores ... GRAFFANINO's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GRAFFANINO in ... RAMIREZ will relay
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... tie ballgame! ... JOHNSON holds second with a double
as the throw comes back in ... the go ahead run is now at second base
Alley Gators 4, Santo Clause 4
* D. JETER facing M. MacDOUGAL, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
JOHNSON edges a bit more off second ... MacDOUGAL comes home ... and JETER is caught looking
he can't believe it ... he was halfway up the line ... umps don't like to be shown up
three down!
Tony GRAFFANINO ... he is now playing second base for Tin Pan
He'll go to lefty Pedro FELICIANO ... and that will turn around HUDSON
so OTSUKA goes one inning in relief ... the game for OTSUKA ... 2 runs ... on 4 hits ... a homer
one strikeout ... for FELICIANO ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty FELICIANO has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Alley Gators 4, Santo Clause 4
* O. HUDSON facing P. FELICIANO, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
FELICIANO brings it to the plate ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one
* O. HUDSON facing P. FELICIANO, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... lofted to left ... it's playable ... DAMON drifts over ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... one down!
* G. SIZEMORE facing P. FELICIANO, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... taken...ball ... SIZEMORE walks
* J. POSADA facing P. FELICIANO, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
They're holding SIZEMORE ... but he's well off the bag ... FELICIANO comes home ... high and inside
SIZEMORE is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
JOHJIMA guns it down ... GRAFFANINO tags him out ... that kills the go ahead run ... two gone
* J. POSADA facing P. FELICIANO, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
And now the pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 8th, Alley Gators 4, Santo Clause 4
* A. PUJOLS facing M. MacDOUGAL, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
MacDOUGAL winds and fires ... PUJOLS shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward HALL
he guns it to first ... and nails PUJOLS by a step ... for the first out
* C. LEE facing M. MacDOUGAL, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... pulled sharply to HALL ... room service bounce ... the long throw to first
and they get him ... two down
* J. DAMON facing M. MacDOUGAL, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... grounded weakly to MORNEAU ... and he steps on first for the out ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Alley Gators 4, Santo Clause 4
* J. MORNEAU facing P. FELICIANO, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
FELICIANO kicks and deals ... MORNEAU pops it up behind the plate ... JOHJIMA moves under it
and hauls it in ... for out number one
* B. HALL facing P. FELICIANO, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now he comes home with it ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... two gone
* L. SCOTT facing P. FELICIANO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
FELICIANO into his motion ... delivers ... fly ball ... left center ... not too deep
DAMON coming on ... reaches out ... can't get it ... it bounds away from him
and SCOTT will make second standing ... the go ahead run is now at second base
3rd hit for SCOTT in the game ... for SCOTT, his 2nd double of the series
for Luke SCOTT, his 5th hit of the series
Santo Clause skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Dave ROBERTS ... to run for SCOTT
ROBERTS takes his place at second base ... he's a threat ... FELICIANO will keep an eye on him
* F. THOMAS facing P. FELICIANO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
FELICIANO looks back at ROBERTS on second ... the offering to THOMAS ... grounded to short
JETER charges ... takes it on the short hop ... throws quickly ... to retire the side
Dave ROBERTS stays in ... he goes to left field for the Santo Clause
There will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Alan EMBREE
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting CHURCH ... so MacDOUGAL goes an inning and two thirds in relief
his line ... one earned run ... on one hit ... one strikeout ... for EMBREE
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty EMBREE has worked one inning
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 9th, Alley Gators 4, Santo Clause 4
* R. CHURCH facing A. EMBREE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... this one is straight up the chute ... between first and home ... MORNEAU wants it
and it's in his glove ... that's one!
And here comes Santo Clause manager ... he's asking EMBREE for the ball
he'll bring in Santo Clause right-hander J.J. PUTZ ... so EMBREE goes only one third of an inning
for PUTZ ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander PUTZ has worked three and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record
one win ... no losses ... it's his game to win
* M. ENSBERG facing J. PUTZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
PUTZ into his motion ... delivers ... fly ball ... left center ... not too deep
ROBERTS coming on ... reaches out ... can't get it ... it bounds away from him
and ENSBERG will make second standing ... the go ahead run is now at second base
that's his 2nd double of the game ... for ENSBERG, his 3rd double of the series
for Morgan ENSBERG, his 6th hit of the series
* K. JOHJIMA facing J. PUTZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
Now PUTZ comes home with it ... and JOHJIMA is caught looking ... two gone
* T. GRAFFANINO facing J. PUTZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
PUTZ comes to him ... high fly ball ... right field ... CUDDYER trots over ... taps the glove
makes the catch
Is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Takashi SAITO in to face CUDDYER
so FELICIANO goes two innings in relief ... he yielded ... one hit ... one walk ... he fans 2
for SAITO ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander SAITO has worked three innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... 2 saves
it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Alley Gators 4, Santo Clause 4
* M. CUDDYER facing T. SAITO, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The delivery from SAITO ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one away!
* H. RAMIREZ facing T. SAITO, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
To the plate ... hot shot to the right side ... GRAFFANINO to his left ... funny bounce!
knocks it down ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... two down
* O. HUDSON facing T. SAITO, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He brings it home ... that's high and deep by HUDSON ... JOHNSON is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
three down!
* TOP OF THE 10th, Alley Gators 4, Santo Clause 4
* R. JOHNSON facing J. PUTZ, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now the delivery ... that's high and deep by JOHNSON ... SIZEMORE is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... JOHNSON is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
that's his 3rd double of the game ... for JOHNSON, his 6th double of the series
for Reed JOHNSON, his 8th hit of the series
* D. JETER facing J. PUTZ, T 10th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
PUTZ looks back at JOHNSON on second ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch
it's back to him at the mound ... he takes the high hop ... it handcuffed him
throws quickly to first ... one down ... JOHNSON moves to third
so the Cooperstown defenses have been breached ... the go ahead run is now on third
* A. PUJOLS facing J. PUTZ, T 10th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 4-4
PUTZ looking in at the target ... and they're putting PUJOLS on ... intentional walk
will let PUTZ ... take his chances with Carlos LEE
* C. LEE facing J. PUTZ, T 10th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 4-4
Infield deep ... now the delivery ... ground ball to second ... HUDSON to his left ... he has it
goes to first ... and he gets him ... two down ... but the run scores
and PUJOLS moves to second
Alley Gators 5, Santo Clause 4
* J. DAMON facing J. PUTZ, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
PUTZ looks back at PUJOLS on second ... the pitch is on the way ... bounced back to the mound
PUTZ knocks it down ... picks it up ... flips to first ... three away!
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Alley Gators 5, Santo Clause 4
* G. SIZEMORE facing T. SAITO, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced past SAITO ... JETER's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws SIZEMORE out by a step ... for the first out
* J. POSADA facing T. SAITO, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
He lets it go ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder JOHNSON parks under it
he's got it ... and POSADA's gone ... two down
* J. MORNEAU facing T. SAITO, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : Alley Gators 5, Santo Clause 4