* TOP OF THE 1st, Ice Man 0, Pirates 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* A. KEARNS facing D. WELLS, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WELLS kicks and deals ... KEARNS hits a comebacker ... WELLS knocks it down
bare-hands it and throws to first ... a photo finish ... and the ump calls KEARNS out
* M. SWEENEY facing D. WELLS, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WELLS into the wind ... SWEENEY hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center
right there is JONES ... and he gloves it for the putout ... two down
* B. BONDS facing D. WELLS, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... hot smash to KENT ... takes it on one hop ... over to KLESKO at first
three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Ice Man 0, Pirates 0
* B. GILES facing K. RUETER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... GILES lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... KEARNS races over
but he won't get it ... GILES's going for two ... and there will be a play at second ... the tag
safe!...on a very close play ... double for GILES ... for GILES, his 1st double of the series
for Brian GILES, his 1st hit of the series
* J. THOME facing K. RUETER, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
GILES stretches his lead off second ... he's on with a lead-off double ... the pitch
just off the corner ... a base on balls ... and that sets up the double play
* R. KLESKO facing K. RUETER, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... RUETER comes to him ... lined hard to left ... BONDS running
he stabs back ... and makes the catch ... good recovery ... 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
* J. KENT facing K. RUETER, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the delivery from RUETER ... grounded to first
GIAMBI to his right ... he snags it ... fires to second ... but he throws high and into left
GILES's around third ... flying ... he'll score ... THOME goes on to third
the throw comes in to second ... and KENT's in standing ... GIAMBI is charged with an error
Ice Man 0, Pirates 1
* G. COLBRUNN facing K. RUETER, B 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infielders in ... he comes home ... slow chopper toward TEJADA ... he charges ... scoops it
juggles it ... goes to first ... not in time! ... and a run scores
that should be an error on TEJADA ... 2 errors now for Oman
Ice Man 0, Pirates 2
* G. ANDERSON facing K. RUETER, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infield deep ... now RUETER comes home with it ... swung on ... bouncer to VIDRO
goes to second for one ... back to first for two ... double play!
and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Ice Man 0, Pirates 2
* J. GIAMBI facing D. WELLS, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
WELLS winds and fires ... GIAMBI breaks his bat ... the barrel helicopters out toward short
the ball pops over second into shallow right ... it's a base hit
and BORDICK fields what's left of the lumber ... for Jason GIAMBI, his 3rd hit of the series
* M. TEJADA facing D. WELLS, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
WELLS comes to the plate ... hit like a bullet ... right between COLBRUNN and BORDICK
a clean single for TEJADA ... GILES is galloping for it ... GIAMBI rounds second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... they're holding GIAMBI at second
as the throw comes in ... a pair of singles for Oman
for Miguel TEJADA, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. VIDRO facing D. WELLS, T 2nd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-2
The runners take their lead ... here comes the pitch ... lined hard over second ... base hit
ANDERSON is after it ... he cuts it off ... GIAMBI is around third ... TEJADA is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GIAMBI in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TEJADA's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and VIDRO's headed for second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... and there's a play at second
the throw and he's ... tagged out...not even close ... one down
Ice Man 1, Pirates 2
* M. KOTSAY facing D. WELLS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
Infield drawn in ... TEJADA alert at third ... the pitch ... big swing
it's a dying quail to right ... ANDERSON gallops in ... KENT races back
but it parachutes between them ... a Texas League single for KOTSAY ... TEJADA scores easily
and KOTSAY has the RBI
Ice Man 2, Pirates 2
* C. KOSKIE facing D. WELLS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
KOTSAY two full strides off first ... he brings it home ... KOSKIE swings ... strike!
now KOTSAY is sprinting toward second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from SANTIAGO ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* C. KOSKIE facing D. WELLS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
KOTSAY at second takes a big lead ... the offering to KOSKIE ... it's lined to center field
JONES's chasing it down ... still after it ... he's up with it ... KOTSAY's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving KOTSAY in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
KOSKIE's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... out by inches!
and the aggressive baserunning does not pay off ... and KOSKIE takes second on the throw
* M. MATHENY facing D. WELLS, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
WELLS brings it to the plate ... it's a whiff ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Ice Man 2, Pirates 2
* A. JONES facing K. RUETER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... bounced to short ... TEJADA to his right ... he has it ... and he throws him out
one away
* B. SANTIAGO facing K. RUETER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now he comes home with it ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... two gone
* M. BORDICK facing K. RUETER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... easy bouncer to VIDRO ... he stops it ... flips to first ... in time
to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Ice Man 2, Pirates 2
* A. KEARNS facing D. WELLS, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
WELLS comes to the plate ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one down
* M. SWEENEY facing D. WELLS, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here comes the pitch ... hard two-bouncer to short ... BORDICK covers it...plenty of time ... fires
notch two
* B. BONDS facing D. WELLS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now the delivery ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
it does! ... ANDERSON has a long run ... and BONDS will be content with two bases
ANDERSON got the ball back in quickly ... for BONDS, his 2nd double of the series
for Barry BONDS, his 5th hit of the series
* J. GIAMBI facing D. WELLS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
He comes home ... upstairs with a fast one ... GIAMBI doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four
and Jason will get down to first ... setting up the force
that was GIAMBI's first walk of the series
* M. TEJADA facing D. WELLS, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 2-2
The runners take their lead ... WELLS comes to him ... grounded hard to short ... BORDICK fields it
flips to KENT at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Ice Man 2, Pirates 2
* B. GILES facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The offering from RUETER ... broken bat fly ball left field ... BONDS coming on ... dives for it
and makes the catch ... GILES's racing to second ... he's there ... time called
he's arguing with the ump ... the ump signals hit! ... he trapped it
that's his 2nd double of the game ... for GILES, his 2nd double of the series
for Brian GILES, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. THOME facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
RUETER working on GILES to hold him close ... he doubled to lead it off ... quick move to the plate
hot smash to VIDRO ... takes it on one hop ... no play at third ... and he flips to first
in time ... one away! ... GILES moves up
* R. KLESKO facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2
They're playing him in ... RUETER looks GILES back to third ... the pitch
hard ground ball behind first ... he dives ... it's by him into right ... KEARNS's after it
GILES will score ... KLESKO's stretching it ... and he's in standing
as the ball is returned to the infield ... score that a double for KLESKO
Ice Man 2, Pirates 3
* J. KENT facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... high fly ball to left ... BONDS drifts over ... plenty of room ... and makes the catch
KLESKO's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the throw comes in
* G. COLBRUNN facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
RUETER set ... and they're putting COLBRUNN on ... intentional walk ... setting up the force
will let RUETER ... take his chances with Garret ANDERSON
* G. ANDERSON facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... cut on ... poked to right ... base hit
they were off with the hit ... KLESKO's around third ... he's headed for home
here comes the throw ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the throw to third ... safe!
and ANDERSON holds at first ... single and an RBI
Ice Man 2, Pirates 4
* A. JONES facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
ANDERSON's off and running ... hit deep to left field ... over BONDS's head ... COLBRUNN will score
it's off the wall ... BONDS plays the carom ... ANDERSON digging ... he rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... JONES's in standing with a double
Ice Man 2, Pirates 6
* B. SANTIAGO facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
JONES extending his lead ... quick move to the plate ... looped to right ... toward the gap
KEARNS's after it ... spears it on one hop ... JONES's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving JONES 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 ... in standing
SANTIAGO holds at first with a single
Ice Man 2, Pirates 7
* M. BORDICK facing K. RUETER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-2
Benito SANTIAGO is on the move ... RUETER brings it ... it's lifted high to shallow left
BONDS running in ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... and that's out number three
free at last
* TOP OF THE 4th, Ice Man 2, Pirates 7
* J. VIDRO facing D. WELLS, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
WELLS winds up ... a skyscraper to deep left ... GILES races back ... he turns left
and he stabs at the ball and has it ... one away
* M. KOTSAY facing D. WELLS, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-7
WELLS with the pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
GILES gets it back in ... and KOTSAY's on at first ... 2nd safety for KOTSAY
for Mark KOTSAY, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. KOSKIE facing D. WELLS, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-7
Here comes the pitch ... it's off his elbow ... KOSKIE's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
* M. MATHENY facing D. WELLS, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-7
The pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... BORDICK's racing over ... he dives for it
but he won't get it ... it rolls into left for a base hit ... KOTSAY races around third
coming down the line ... he will score ... KOSKIE's going for third ... here's GILES's throw
not in time ... safe at third ... and MATHENY's on at first
the Pirates were just outhustled on that play
Ice Man 3, Pirates 7
* A. KEARNS facing D. WELLS, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-7
Infield back at double play depth ... KOSKIE down the line some at third ... WELLS comes to him
taken for a strike ... KEARNS goes down looking ... two down
* M. SWEENEY facing D. WELLS, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-7
KOSKIE takes his lead at third ... the pitch ... lined to left center ... base hit ... JONES is over
KOSKIE scores ... JONES takes it on the long bounce ... MATHENY is well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to BORDICK ... and they're holding MATHENY at second
Ice Man 4, Pirates 7
* B. BONDS facing D. WELLS, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
The offering to BONDS ... popped foul behind first ... KENT's over ... he's under it
and hauls it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Ice Man 4, Pirates 7
* B. GILES facing K. RUETER, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
RUETER to the wind ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one away
* J. THOME facing K. RUETER, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
To the plate ... long fly to center ... Mark KOTSAY ... he's going ... he's going ... he reaches out
he makes the catch ... two gone
* R. KLESKO facing K. RUETER, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
RUETER brings it to the plate ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right
KEARNS was playing that way ... he gets there ... KLESKO's gone ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Ice Man 4, Pirates 7
* J. GIAMBI facing D. WELLS, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
To the plate ... GIAMBI slaps one to the right side ... KLESKO moves for it ... and he spears it!
waves off WELLS ... and he steps on first for the out ... one down
* M. TEJADA facing D. WELLS, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... it's looped to right ... ANDERSON coming on ... but he won't get it
and TEJADA's on at first ... 2nd safety for TEJADA ... and that's the Ice Man 10th hit
for Miguel TEJADA, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. VIDRO facing D. WELLS, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... strike three! ... and VIDRO is hopping mad ... he's jumping up and down ... no, wait
he's not angry ... he's hurt ... the pitch hit him ... VIDRO's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
* M. KOTSAY facing D. WELLS, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 4-7
The runners take their lead ... now the pitch ... swung on ... easy bouncer to KENT ... could be two
he flips to BORDICK at second ... over to first ... oh, double play
and they get out of the inning
There will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Mike LINCOLN
he'll try to shut down the right-handed KENT ... so RUETER goes four innings
the game for RUETER ... 7 runs ... 5 earned ... on 6 hits ... 2 walks ... he struck out 2
he can only lose it ... for LINCOLN his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Ice Man 4, Pirates 7
* J. KENT facing M. LINCOLN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
Here comes the pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one away
* G. COLBRUNN facing M. LINCOLN, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
Here's the delivery ... COLBRUNN goes down swinging ... two away
* G. ANDERSON facing M. LINCOLN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-4
LINCOLN brings it ... cut on ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... KOTSAY's in
and it skips by him ... he's after it ... and ANDERSON is in to second standing
score that a double ... KEARNS came over quickly to back him up
Garret with his 2nd hit in this game ... for ANDERSON, his 1st double of the series
for Garret ANDERSON, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. JONES facing M. LINCOLN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 7-4
The offering ... breaking ball ... bounced past LINCOLN ... TEJADA's over ... makes the pick up
throws quickly ... and the side is retired
* TOP OF THE 6th, Ice Man 4, Pirates 7
* C. KOSKIE facing D. WELLS, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... grounded hard to short ... BORDICK fields it ... over to KLESKO at first
in plenty of time ... one away
* M. MATHENY facing D. WELLS, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
The pitch is on the way ... swung on and missed ... two gone
* A. KEARNS facing D. WELLS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-7
The pitch ... slashed to right ... it's in there ... ANDERSON fields it ... KEARNS starts for second
but he's quickly back ... as the throw comes in to BORDICK ... single for KEARNS
for Austin KEARNS, his 1st hit of the series
And here comes Pirates manager ... he's asking WELLS for the ball ... he'll go to the bullpen
and Steve REED a right-hander will take over ... so WELLS goes five and two thirds ... his line
4 runs ... so far ... on 11 hits ... one walk ... he fans 4 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead ... for REED his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out
* M. SWEENEY facing S. REED, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-7
REED rocks and fires ... one-hopper back to the mound ... REED up with it ... throws to first
the throw's off the bag ... KLESKO scrambles ... KEARNS goes on to third
SWEENEY has to hold first ... that'll be an error on REED
* B. BONDS facing S. REED, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-7
KEARNS off third ... the pitch ... oh! look at this! ... that baseball is just a memory!
a tape measure job deep to right
Ice Man 7, Pirates 7
* J. GIAMBI facing S. REED, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... cued toward third ... COLBRUNN has it ... slings it to first ... and gets him
to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Ice Man 7, Pirates 7
* B. SANTIAGO facing M. LINCOLN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Here's the pitch from LINCOLN ... ball four ... and LINCOLN issues a free pass
that was SANTIAGO's first walk of the series
* M. BORDICK facing M. LINCOLN, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
Benito SANTIAGO is on the move ... LINCOLN fires it in ... swing and a miss
MATHENY fires to second ... and gets him! ... great throw by MATHENY
and that costs them a lead-getter
Pirates skipper walking down the bench
Trying to stir up a little magic ... and Mike BORDICK is stepping out of the box
manager is sending in a pinch hitter ... who is it? ... oh, it's Alex CORA
he'll face the right-hander ... he grabs a bat ... walks confidently before the crowd
And here comes Ice Man manager ... again ... he's asking LINCOLN for the ball
so hands the ball to Alan EMBREE ... the Ice Man left-hander will face CORA
so LINCOLN goes one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... one hit ... one walk
he struck out 2 ... for EMBREE his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
it's his game to win
* A. CORA facing A. EMBREE, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
He delivers ... checked swing ... strike three ... two away
* B. GILES facing A. EMBREE, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
KEARNS has a long run ... he gets there! ... three down
Alex CORA stays in ... he goes to shortstop for the Pirates
On his way to the mound is Steve KARSAY ... the right-hander
so REED goes only one third of an inning ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... both unearned
on one hit ... a homer ... for KARSAY his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 7th, Ice Man 7, Pirates 7
* M. TEJADA facing S. KARSAY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
KARSAY into the wind ... TEJADA hits a ground-hugger toward second
KENT picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... one down
* J. VIDRO facing S. KARSAY, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
KARSAY into his motion ... delivers ... fly ball center field ... plenty of room ... JONES's there
and takes it in ... two down
* M. KOTSAY facing S. KARSAY, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Ice Man 7, Pirates 7
* J. THOME facing A. EMBREE, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
Here's the pitch from EMBREE ... strike three ... he's out of there ... one away
* R. KLESKO facing A. EMBREE, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
The offering ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
KOSKIE and MATHENY converge near the line ... MATHENY is calling off KOSKIE
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... for out number two
And here comes Ice Man manager ... again ... he's asking EMBREE for the ball
he'll bring in Ice Man right-hander Paul QUANTRILL ... so EMBREE goes one and a third in relief
the game for EMBREE ... no runs or hits ... he fans 2
for QUANTRILL his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out ... it's his game to win
* J. KENT facing P. QUANTRILL, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
QUANTRILL comes to the plate ... he goes down on strikes ... three down
* TOP OF THE 8th, Ice Man 7, Pirates 7
* C. KOSKIE facing S. KARSAY, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
And the pitch comes in ... KOSKIE bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but GILES flags it down on the first bounce ... and KOSKIE decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... the go ahead run has reached ... 2nd hit for KOSKIE in the game
13th hit for the Ice Man
* M. MATHENY facing S. KARSAY, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 7-7
He comes home ... MATHENY squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... COLBRUNN charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... one away
KOSKIE moves to second on the play
* A. KEARNS facing S. KARSAY, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
Now the pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... two away!
KEARNS has now struck out 3 times
* M. SWEENEY facing S. KARSAY, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
KARSAY comes home ... grounded deep into the hole ... CORA is over...stabs for it ... he stops it
long throw to first ... three down!
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Ice Man 7, Pirates 7
* G. COLBRUNN facing P. QUANTRILL, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 7-7
QUANTRILL deals ... COLBRUNN jumps all over it ... this ball's headed for the corner in left
short hops the wall ... BONDS plays it cleanly ... the play will be at second ... COLBRUNN slides
and he sneaks in under the sweeping tag ... safe with a double
the go ahead run is now at second base ... for COLBRUNN, his 2nd double of the series
for Greg COLBRUNN, his 3rd hit of the series
Pirates skipper walking down the bench
The Pirates have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Aaron BOONE
to run for COLBRUNN ... BOONE takes his place at second base ... he's not blazing but he's quick
QUANTRILL will keep an eye on him
* G. ANDERSON facing P. QUANTRILL, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 7-7
BOONE moves quietly toward third ... he wheels and deals ... wide by a hair
free ticket to first for ANDERSON ... that was ANDERSON's first walk of the series
* A. JONES facing P. QUANTRILL, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
The delivery ... JONES squares ... bunted on ... and missed ... strike one
* A. JONES facing P. QUANTRILL, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 7-7
Here's the pitch ... JONES squares ... it's a beautiful bunt ... KOSKIE barehands it
and throws to first ... high throw! ... but he tags him out
JONES has himself a successful sacrifice ... the go ahead run is now on third
Pirates manager looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... and they're yanking Benito SANTIAGO ... who's coming on?
will call on Aubrey HUFF ... to face the righty QUANTRILL ... he approves some lumber
heads to the box
* A. HUFF facing P. QUANTRILL, B 8th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 7-7
Pitcher QUANTRILL eyeing HUFF ... now he's ready ... and they're putting HUFF on
he trots down to first ... but HUFF's disappointed
there's no room now for mistakes to Alex CORA ... will let QUANTRILL
take his chances with Alex CORA
* A. CORA facing P. QUANTRILL, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 7-7
Infielders back ... he comes home ... swung on ... high fly deep to right ... KEARNS's back
at the track ... he's under it ... and he hauls it in ... he turns quickly and sets
the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
BOONE coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending ANDERSON to third
TRY FOR SECOND ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home*, 2-third, 3-no throw)
BOONE scores ... Pirates lead! ... here comes the throw to third
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw ... and HUFF holds
Ice Man 7, Pirates 8
* B. GILES facing P. QUANTRILL, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 8-7
ANDERSON down the line some at third ... QUANTRILL kicks and delivers ... it's blooped toward short
TEJADA's backing up quickly ... and it drops for a hit ... KOTSAY fields it ... ANDERSON scores
HUFF's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to TEJADA ... and they're holding HUFF at second
Ice Man 7, Pirates 9
And here comes Ice Man manager ... again ... he's asking QUANTRILL for the ball
so hands the ball to Ray KING ... the Ice Man left-hander will face THOME
so QUANTRILL goes one inning in relief ... the line on him ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 2 hits
walked 2 ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners
for KING his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... he's looking for one out
Pirates manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for HUFF at second base
Doug GLANVILLE is headed out there now ... he's not blazing but he's quick
getting some legs out there
* J. THOME facing R. KING, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 9-7
And the pitch ... popped foul behind third ... KOSKIE's over ... he's under it
and makes the catch
Aaron BOONE remains in the game ... he goes to third base for the Pirates
Brian SCHNEIDER is now catching ... GLANVILLE is out
Is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty J.C. ROMERO takes the mound to face BONDS
KARSAY pitched two innings in relief ... the game for KARSAY ... one hit ... he fans 2
for ROMERO his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 9th, Ice Man 7, Pirates 9
* B. BONDS facing J. ROMERO, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-9
What's this? ... ROMERO is walking off the mound ... here comes the trainer
they're talking it over ... ROMERO stretches his arm ... throws a pitch ... he seems to be OK
he'll stay in the game
* B. BONDS facing J. ROMERO, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 7-9
The pitch ... BONDS sends it in the air ... deep right center field ... JONES goes over
ANDERSON goes over ... and right fielder ANDERSON chases it down ... one away
* J. GIAMBI facing J. ROMERO, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 7-9
And now the pitch ... GIAMBI swings ... ouch ... he fouls it off his foot ... he's down
that's gotta smart ... he's okay ... but that'll be black and blue tomorrow ... strike one
* J. GIAMBI facing J. ROMERO, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 7-9
The pitch ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass ... and ROMERO is agitatin' out there
he's having a conversation with himself
* M. TEJADA facing J. ROMERO, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 7-9
The pitch ... TEJADA lifts a lazy pop fly ... BOONE drifts back into left ... and brings it down
* J. VIDRO facing J. ROMERO, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 7-9
ROMERO comes home ... one-hopper back to the mound ... ROMERO up with it ... throws to first
to retire the side
FINAL SCORE : Ice Man 7, Pirates 9