* TOP OF THE 1st, Redemption 0, Waiting 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* D. JETER facing J. MOYER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
MATTHEWS gets it back in ... and JETER's on at first
for Derek JETER, his 1st hit of the series
* E. ALFONZO facing J. MOYER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
JETER bluffs going ... JETER is off with the pitch ... ALFONZO goes the opposite way ... right side
and it's through ... a base hit ... Junior SPIVEY ran over to cover second
and the ball went right through the vacated spot ... and Derek JETER owns third easily
and ALFONZO is on with a single ... a textbook hit-and-run
for Edgardo ALFONZO, his 1st hit of the series
* J. EDMONDS facing J. MOYER, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... JETER alert at third ... the delivery ... EDMONDS drives a liner to deep center
WINN is racing back ... it's a tweener ... it one hops the wall ... WINN corrals the ball
JETER scores ... ALFONZO 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 he's ... in standing ... and EDMONDS holds with a double
Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* S. SOSA facing J. MOYER, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Speedy EDMONDS edging toward third ... MOYER turns and fakes the throw to second
EDMONDS takes a few steps back toward the bag ... MOYER turns back to the plate
now MOYER's set again ... quick move to the plate ... swung on and missed ... one down
* C. DELGADO facing J. MOYER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
EDMONDS now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced past MOYER
GARCIAPARRA's over ... makes the pick up ... throws quickly ... for the second out
EDMONDS holds
* T. SALMON facing J. MOYER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
EDMONDS stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... SALMON started to go around
but he checked his swing in time ... he takes a walk to first ... setting up the force
that was SALMON's first walk of the series
* B. KIELTY facing J. MOYER, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... popped high to the right side ... SPIVEY drifts back ... the runners are moving
he's under it ... and makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* C. JONES facing R. WOLF, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He wheels and deals ... hit high ... that's into center ... EDMONDS ... squeezes it ... one down
* N. GARCIAPARRA facing R. WOLF, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... WOLF pulled the string
and GARCIAPARRA was way out in front ... two down
* J. OLERUD facing R. WOLF, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... there's a bouncer to the left side ... right where JETER is stationed
he takes his time with the peg ... and puts OLERUD away easily ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* A. KENNEDY facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... it's deep to center ... over WINN's head ... bounces at the base of the wall
that's good for extra bases ... WINN's up with it ... KENNEDY hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for KENNEDY
for KENNEDY, his 1st double of the series ... for Adam KENNEDY, his 1st hit of the series
* J. KENDALL facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
KENNEDY at second takes a big lead ... he's on with a lead-off double ... here's the delivery
KENDALL started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time ... he takes a walk to first
and that sets up the double play ... that was KENDALL's first walk of the series
* D. JETER facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
JETER squares ... he delivers ... it's pushed out in front of the plate
DAVIS tosses his mask away ... fires to third ... in time to get the lead runner
good heads up play ... and JETER doesn't get the job done
* E. ALFONZO facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Here's a pitch ... popped foul behind first ... SPIVEY's over ... he's under it ... and hauls it in
and the runners hold
* J. EDMONDS facing J. MOYER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... BELTRAN moves under it ... and brings it down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* C. BELTRAN facing R. WOLF, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... EDMONDS roams over ... he calls
can o' corn ... one away
* J. SPIVEY facing R. WOLF, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch is on the way ... SPIVEY really thumps this one ... it's curving toward the pole
SALMON looks up ... is it fair or foul? ... foul ball ... strike one
* J. SPIVEY facing R. WOLF, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Here's the pitch ... that's batted to the right side ... DELGADO fields it
and he beats SPIVEY to first ... and that's the second out
* E. HINSKE facing R. WOLF, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... lined to left center ... giving chase is EDMONDS ... he hightails it to the track
and he snares it on the fly ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* S. SOSA facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The offering ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one away
* C. DELGADO facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
MOYER kicks and deals ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... DELGADO draws a walk
and that's already the 3rd walk issued by MOYER ... that was DELGADO's first walk of the series
* T. SALMON facing J. MOYER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... SALMON tops the ball ... it bounces to the left side ... past a lunging HINSKE
and by the outstretched glove of GARCIAPARRA ... that ball had eyes ... DELGADO's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... he'll hold at second ... as the throw comes in
and SALMON has a single ... for Tim SALMON, his 1st hit of the series
And here comes Waiting manager Ken Is One ... he's asking MOYER for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Ben WEBER ... and that will turn around KIELTY
so MOYER is yanked early ... he goes only two and a third ... his line ... 2 runs ... so far
on 5 hits ... 3 walks ... he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runners
he can only lose it ... for WEBER his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he'll be looking for the double play
* B. KIELTY facing B. WEBER, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Here's a pitch ... KIELTY lashes one to right ... base hit ... DELGADO's rounding third
they're holding him up ... but he's going anyway ... he ran right through the red light
coming down the line ... here comes BELTRAN's throw ... on the bounce ... OUT!...great throw
the throw to second ... and they get KIELTY ... double play! ... score that 9-2-6
and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* G. MATTHEWS facing R. WOLF, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He wheels and deals ... fastball ... high ... free pass to MATTHEWS ... and the ump gives him first
that was MATTHEWS's first walk of the series
* R. WINN facing R. WOLF, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Here's a pitch ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up
throws quickly to first ... one away ... MATTHEWS moves up
* B. DAVIS facing R. WOLF, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
MATTHEWS moves another step away from second ... the pitch ... half swing ... he held up
but it caught the corner ... DAVIS can't believe it ... two away
* C. JONES facing R. WOLF, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
MATTHEWS stretching his lead ... he comes home ... powered into left field ... SALMON's right there
and pulls it down ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* A. KENNEDY facing B. WEBER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He wheels and deals ... batted slowly toward first ... OLERUD fields it and feeds WEBER coming over
for the putout
* J. KENDALL facing B. WEBER, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The offering to KENDALL ... KENDALL lofts a routine fly ball to center ... WINN drifts under it
and hauls it in ... two down
And here comes Waiting manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking WEBER for the ball
they'll go to Danny GRAVES ... the right-hander ... so WEBER goes one and a third in relief
his line ... one hit ... for GRAVES his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out
* D. JETER facing D. GRAVES, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
GRAVES delivers ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... WINN's there
and he pulls it in ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* N. GARCIAPARRA facing R. WOLF, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
WOLF delivers ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... one down
* J. OLERUD facing R. WOLF, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Now the pitch ... hard two-bouncer to short ... JETER covers it...plenty of time ... fires
for out number two
* C. BELTRAN facing R. WOLF, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He cranks and fires ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... EDMONDS runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... Jim made that look easy
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* E. ALFONZO facing D. GRAVES, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... line drive base hit to right ... ALFONZO rounds first
but BELTRAN wings it back in to SPIVEY ... and ALFONZO will settle for a single
Edgardo with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Edgardo ALFONZO, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. EDMONDS facing D. GRAVES, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
GRAVES brings it to the plate ... swung on ... strike! ... and ALFONZO is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... the slide ... too late ... ALFONZO dusts himself off at second
that's his 1st steal of the series
* J. EDMONDS facing D. GRAVES, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Now he comes home with it ... ground ball to first ... OLERUD covers it and touches the bag
one away ... ALFONZO had to hold up at second
* S. SOSA facing D. GRAVES, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... GARCIAPARRA is over...stabs for it ... he stops it
long throw to first ... two away ... and ALFONZO moves to third
* C. DELGADO facing D. GRAVES, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
ALFONZO takes his lead at third ... the offering ... right down the middle
and ALFONZO is stranded ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* J. SPIVEY facing R. WOLF, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He brings it in ... swung on and missed ... WOLF pulled the string
and SPIVEY was way out in front ... one away
* E. HINSKE facing R. WOLF, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The delivery from WOLF ... HINSKE swings ... ouch ... he fouls it off his toe ... he's down
that's gotta smart ... he's okay ... but that'll be black and blue tomorrow ... strike one
* E. HINSKE facing R. WOLF, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch comes in ... HINSKE blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... EDMONDS plays the carom ... HINSKE's going for two ... here's the throw
and HINSKE pulls in to second with a long double
and that's the 1st base knock for the Waiting in this game
for HINSKE, his 1st double of the series ... for Eric HINSKE, his 1st hit of the series
And here comes Redemption manager Ken Is One ... he's asking WOLF for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to John SMOLTZ
and that will turn around MATTHEWS ... so WOLF goes four and a third ... he yielded ... one hit
one walk ... he struck out 4 ... he's responsible for the runner
for SMOLTZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* G. MATTHEWS facing J. SMOLTZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... high fly ball ... right field ... KIELTY trots over ... taps the glove
makes the catch ... HINSKE's tagging...KIELTY sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* R. WINN facing J. SMOLTZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
SMOLTZ now ... grounded deep into the hole ... JETER is over...stabs for it ... he stops it
long throw to first ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 6th, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* T. SALMON facing D. GRAVES, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Here he comes ... SALMON looks at strike three ... one away
* B. KIELTY facing D. GRAVES, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
GRAVES with the offering ... base hit right field ... and KIELTY will hold at first
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single ... 2nd safety for KIELTY
Redemption manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
The Redemption have asked for time ... they're making a move
and Ken Is One will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... KIELTY leaves the field
here comes Eli MARRERO ... he's fast ... Is One checks ... Is One to move
* A. KENNEDY facing D. GRAVES, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Firstbaseman OLERUD right on the bag ... and MARRERO takes off ... he delivers ... grounded to short
GARCIAPARRA dives ... but he won't get it ... shortstop GARCIAPARRA was at second base
and he poked it right through the hole ... MARRERO hustles in to third
and Adam KENNEDY is on with a control single ... a textbook hit-and-run
* J. KENDALL facing D. GRAVES, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
KENNEDY two full strides off first ... and KENNEDY takes off ... quick move to the plate ... strike!
DAVIS fires to second ... and he nails him! ... good throw ... two away
MARRERO holds at third
And here comes Waiting manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking GRAVES for the ball
coming in to pitch is Mike TIMLIN ... the right-hander ... GRAVES pitched two innings in relief
the line on him ... 3 hits ... he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runner
for TIMLIN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
* J. KENDALL facing M. TIMLIN, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
TIMLIN looks MARRERO back to third ... and the pitch comes in ... that's high and deep by KENDALL
WINN on the run ... on the run ... it's tailing away from him ... and he makes the catch!
for the third out
Raul MONDESI is in right field for Shungnak ... Is One takes MARRERO out of the game
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Redemption 2, Waiting 0
* B. DAVIS facing J. SMOLTZ, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The offering from SMOLTZ ... belted to right ... near the foul pole ... and it's ... long gone!
home run for DAVIS
Redemption 2, Waiting 1
And here comes Redemption manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking SMOLTZ for the ball
they'll go to Darren HOLMES ... so SMOLTZ goes only two thirds of an inning ... he yielded
one earned run ... on one hit ... a homer ... for HOLMES his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* C. JONES facing D. HOLMES, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
Here he comes ... easy fly ball to SALMON ... plenty of room ... he moves under it
and brings it down ... one away
* N. GARCIAPARRA facing D. HOLMES, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch to GARCIAPARRA ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike
but GARCIAPARRA couldn't unshoulder his bat ... he must have been looking for something else
two down ... GARCIAPARRA has now struck out 3 times
* J. OLERUD facing D. HOLMES, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... JETER's over
stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... three down!
* TOP OF THE 7th, Redemption 2, Waiting 1
* D. JETER facing M. TIMLIN, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
TIMLIN with the pitch ... it's dribbled down the third base line ... HINSKE charges...barehands it
the throw to first ... JETER beats it out! ... he's on with a single
that's JETER's 2nd hit of the game ... for Derek JETER, his 2nd hit of the series
* E. ALFONZO facing M. TIMLIN, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Firstbaseman OLERUD holding the runner on ... the pitch from TIMLIN ... grounded hard to second
funny bounce! ... tipped off his glove ... he's up with it ... the quick toss to OLERUD
out at first ... for the first out ... JETER now at second
And here comes Waiting manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking TIMLIN for the ball
so Is One hands the ball to Steve KLINE ... the Waiting left-hander will face EDMONDS
so TIMLIN goes only two thirds of an inning ... the line on him ... one hit
he leaves with a runner on ... for KLINE his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* J. EDMONDS facing S. KLINE, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
JETER moves quietly toward third ... the pitch ... OOOOF! ... EDMONDS flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... two away
* S. SOSA facing S. KLINE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
Left-hander KLINE ready ... and they're putting SOSA on ... he trots down to first
Ken Is One will let KLINE ... take his chances with Carlos DELGADO
* C. DELGADO facing S. KLINE, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
Lifted high to right ... BELTRAN is chasing back ... he waits on it ... but it's over his head
good-bye ... a three-run dinger for DELGADO
Redemption 5, Waiting 1
* T. SALMON facing S. KLINE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
Now he comes home with it ... cut on ... a topper out front ... KLINE has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Redemption 5, Waiting 1
* C. BELTRAN facing D. HOLMES, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
He lets it go ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one down
* J. SPIVEY facing D. HOLMES, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
He brings it in ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... two gone
And here comes Redemption manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking HOLMES for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... the lefty Eddie GUARDADO will try to stall Wilber
HOLMES pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits
he struck out 3 ... for GUARDADO his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
* E. HINSKE facing E. GUARDADO, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The offering to HINSKE ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
* G. MATTHEWS facing E. GUARDADO, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-5
Firstbaseman DELGADO's on the bag ... the pitch ... MATTHEWS swings ... strike!
now HINSKE is sprinting toward second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
KENDALL gets rid of it quickly ... safe...good slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* G. MATTHEWS facing E. GUARDADO, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-5
GUARDADO comes to the plate ... a hot grounder down the line ... ALFONZO dives ... it skips by him
fair ball! ... rolling into the corner ... HINSKE's around third ... he'll score
SALMON tracks it down ... and they're lucky to hold MATTHEWS to a double
Redemption 5, Waiting 2
* R. WINN facing E. GUARDADO, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
MATTHEWS edges a bit more off second ... he delivers ... it's back to him at the mound
he takes the high hop ... it handcuffed him ... throws quickly to first ... Waiting gone!
* TOP OF THE 8th, Redemption 5, Waiting 2
* R. MONDESI facing S. KLINE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... MONDESI doesn't offer ... and KLINE gets the call
he's out on strikes ... one down
* A. KENNEDY facing S. KLINE, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... KENNEDY tops it down the third base line ... it'll be a tough play for HINSKE
the off-balance peg ... yes! ... got him by a stride ... sweet play by HINSKE
for out number two
And here comes Waiting manager Ken Is One ... again ... he's asking KLINE for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Jose MESA a right-hander will take over
KLINE pitched one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on one hit ... a homer
one walk ... he struck out 2 ... for MESA his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out
* J. KENDALL facing J. MESA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... pushed toward first ... OLERUD to his right ... he has it ... flips to MESA
MESA bobbles it ... and KENDALL's safe! ... took his eye off the ball
he'll pick up an error on that play
* D. JETER facing J. MESA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
Firstbaseman OLERUD holding the runner on ... the offering to JETER ... swung on
grounded to HINSKE at third ... only one play ... the long throw to first ... got him
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Redemption 5, Waiting 2
* B. DAVIS facing E. GUARDADO, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to DELGADO
and they get him ... and there's one away
* C. JONES facing E. GUARDADO, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The delivery ... JONES clubs a high drive ... deep to right ... it could be ... MONDESI to the track
and he takes it at the wall ... JONES just missed it ... two gone
* N. GARCIAPARRA facing E. GUARDADO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
GUARDADO comes to him ... high fly ball to deep center ... EDMONDS's back on the track
reaches up ... and brings it down ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 9th, Redemption 5, Waiting 2
* E. ALFONZO facing J. MESA, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The delivery from MESA ... ALFONZO smacks it toward the hole ... GARCIAPARRA far to his right
nice stop ... but he bobbles it ... ALFONZO takes a big turn around first
but he'll stop there ... they give him a single ... it would have been a tough play
even if he had fielded it cleanly ... Edgardo with his 3rd hit in this game
and that's the Redemption 12th hit ... for Edgardo ALFONZO, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. EDMONDS facing J. MESA, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
Here's a pitch ... pulled hard ... high fly deep to right ... BELTRAN got a good jump
he's at the warning track ... and brings it down ... and there's one away
ALFONZO gets back to first ... as the throw comes in
* S. SOSA facing J. MESA, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
He delivers ... swung on ... one-hopper to second ... shovels to GARCIAPARRA ... for one
back to first ... not in time! ... SOSA beats it out ... but they get the lead runner
two gone
* C. DELGADO facing J. MESA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
SOSA takes his lead ... and the pitch comes in ... wide of the mark ... and DELGADO walks
* T. SALMON facing J. MESA, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-2
Here he comes ... slow chopper toward GARCIAPARRA ... he charges it ... scoops it ... goes to first
for the out
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Redemption 5, Waiting 2
* J. OLERUD facing E. GUARDADO, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... GUARDADO misses ... ball four ... OLERUD will go to first
that was OLERUD's first walk of the series
And here comes Redemption manager Ken Is One ... he's asking GUARDADO for the ball
they'll go to Buddy GROOM ... so GUARDADO goes one and a third in relief ... he yielded
one earned run ... so far ... on one hit ... 2 walks ... he's responsible for the runner
for GROOM his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be looking for the double play ... it's his game to save
Waiting manager Ken Is One looking at his scoresheet
The Waiting have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for OLERUD at first base ... Darin ERSTAD is headed out there now
he's a threat ... GROOM will keep an eye on him
* C. BELTRAN facing B. GROOM, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
Firstbaseman DELGADO perched right in front of the bag ... GROOM kicks and delivers
high and inside ... ERSTAD breaks hard for second base
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
KENDALL guns it down ... the photo finish ... SAFE!...high throw
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Wilber, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* C. BELTRAN facing B. GROOM, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
ERSTAD stretching his lead ... and the pitch ... half swing ... oh! ... Carlos went too far
out on strikes ... one down
* J. SPIVEY facing B. GROOM, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
ERSTAD now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... it's back to him at the mound
he takes the high hop ... it handcuffed him ... throws quickly to first ... two down
ERSTAD moves to third
* E. HINSKE facing B. GROOM, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-5
Looks at third ... the pitch ... popped high to the left side ... ALFONZO drifts back
into foul territory ... and makes the catch ... and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Redemption 5, Waiting 2