* TOP OF THE 1st, Jacks 0, Anchormen 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* C. BELTRAN facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
HAMILTON's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... BELTRAN cruises in to second
for BELTRAN, his 4th double of the series ... for Carlos BELTRAN, his 6th hit of the series
* I. KINSLER facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
BELTRAN at second takes a big lead ... he's on with a lead-off double ... HERNANDEZ kicks and deals
KINSLER squares ... fouled off ... again he squares to bunt ... bunted at and fouled away
strike two
* I. KINSLER facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
BELTRAN edges a bit more off second ... he's on with a lead-off double
HERNANDEZ spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by REYES ... the tag
BELTRAN's back safely ... HERNANDEZ's back on the rubber ... the two-strike pitch ... swung on
strike three ... the steal is on ... they'll have trouble stopping him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
NAVARRO turns it around fast ... safe...good slide ... he has third base stolen
that's his 1st steal of the series
* M. RAMIREZ facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
Anchormen playing for the out at first ... BELTRAN into a little shuffle at third
and the pitch comes in ... fastball ... high ... free pass to RAMIREZ ... and Manny takes first
and there are runners at the corners ... that was RAMIREZ's first walk of the series
that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base
* M. CABRERA facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... the offering ... taken
and BELTRAN is way off third ... NAVARRO fires down ... LONGORIA's tag
and they've got BELTRAN! ... picked clean ... for the second out ... ball one
* M. CABRERA facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
HERNANDEZ fires it in ... CABRERA pounds it on the ground ... UTLEY stops it on one hop
shovels to REYES for the force ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Jacks 0, Anchormen 0
* B. GILES facing G. FLOYD, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
FLOYD now ... GILES slaps it on the ground toward right ... this one has eyes
right between KINSLER and GONZALEZ for a base hit
GILES couldn't have thrown it in a better spot ... for Brian GILES, his 6th hit of the series
* C. PENA facing G. FLOYD, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Space on the right ... he lets it go ... strike three ... PENA swung right through it ... one down
* C. UTLEY facing G. FLOYD, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... ouch!...caught him in the leg ... he couldn't get out of the way
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
he's still down ... it doesn't look good ... UTLEY is a very tough customer
he can absorb a lot of punishment ... The report from the clubhouse... ... Chase UTLEY
injured for the rest of the day
Anchormen manager looking at his scoresheet
UTLEY is injured ... who ya gunna call? ... will hustle Willie HARRIS out to run for him
we'll have to see if he stays in the game ... HARRIS is a thief ... FLOYD will keep an eye on him
* C. DAVIS facing G. FLOYD, B 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... WERTH moves under it
and brings it down ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* J. HAMILTON facing G. FLOYD, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch to HAMILTON ... it's roped hard to right ... base hit ... WERTH is after it
he cuts it off deep in the gap ... GILES is well around third ... HARRIS is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GILES in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
HARRIS'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 HAMILTON's headed for second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GILES will score ... HARRIS hustles over to third ... GONZALEZ cuts it to second ... the tag
and he's ... out by inches! ... side retired
Jacks 0, Anchormen 1
Willie HARRIS ... now playing second for the Anchormen
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Jacks 0, Anchormen 1
* A. GONZALEZ facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HERNANDEZ with the pitch ... and GONZALEZ is caught looking ... one down
* J. WERTH facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HERNANDEZ kicks and deals ... cut on ... hit in the air to right ... HAWPE drifts over
taps the glove ... and WERTH's gone ... two away
* X. NADY facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering ... that's batted to the right side ... PENA fields it
and he outraces NADY to the bag ... for the do-it-yourself putout ... Jacks go down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Jacks 0, Anchormen 1
* B. HAWPE facing G. FLOYD, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
FLOYD brings it ... HAWPE belts one to right center ... WERTH will play it on the hop
and HAWPE's aboard with a single ... for Brad HAWPE, his 5th hit of the series
* E. LONGORIA facing G. FLOYD, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one down
* J. REYES facing G. FLOYD, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Brad HAWPE is on the move ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest
he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... two away ... HAWPE moves up
* D. NAVARRO facing G. FLOYD, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... heads up! ... that pitched drilled NAVARRO ... and he is really hurt
he's rolling on the ground ... in tremendous pain ... take a look at the replay
looks like it hit him right on the elbow ... he gets up and shakes it off
he's still rubbing the elbow ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out ... he's still down ... it doesn't look good
Dioner is trying to walk that one off ... but he will have to leave the game
he could be gone for the series ... The report from the clubhouse... ... Dioner NAVARRO
injured for 5 days
Anchormen skipper walking down the bench
NAVARRO is injured ... who ya gunna call? ... will hustle Matt GARZA out to run for him
we'll have to see if he stays in the game ... GARZA is not a big threat
but he'll get you some runs
* B. GILES facing G. FLOYD, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... skied high to the left side ... YOUNG's drifting back
he's under it ... this should do it ... and he makes the catch
Is sending in Taylor TEAGARDEN ... he'll be catching for Burgundy ... GARZA is out
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Jacks 0, Anchormen 1
* R. MARTIN facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here comes the pitch ... he pops it up ... PENA's backing up ... HARRIS's over ... waves off PENA
one down
* M. YOUNG facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HERNANDEZ brings it home ... hit down the left field stripe ... it'll sail
and go foul into the seats ... strike one
* M. YOUNG facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... line drive to third ... it's over his head ... and YOUNG is on with a single
for Michael YOUNG, his 5th hit of the series
* C. BELTRAN facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
YOUNG two full strides off first ... HERNANDEZ brings it ... high and inside
now YOUNG is sprinting toward second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
TEAGARDEN fires it down ... the slide ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
for Coconut Grove, their 2nd stolen base in this game
And here comes Anchormen manager ... he's asking HERNANDEZ for the ball
Francisco RODRIGUEZ will take the mound for Burgundy ... so HERNANDEZ is yanked early
he goes only two and a third ... the line on him ... 2 hits ... one walk ... he fans 2
he's responsible for the runner ... for RODRIGUEZ ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander RODRIGUEZ has worked four innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... no record yet
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* C. BELTRAN facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
RODRIGUEZ looks back at YOUNG on second ... the offering ... it's roped hard to right
HAWPE races back ... reaches over his shoulder ... and makes the catch
YOUNG's tagging...HAWPE turns and sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the throw comes in
* I. KINSLER facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
RODRIGUEZ looks back at YOUNG on second ... the offering to KINSLER ... it's a bullet to REYES
he spears it ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Jacks 0, Anchormen 1
* C. PENA facing G. FLOYD, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
FLOYD winds up ... swing and a miss ... PENA goes down on strikes ... one away
* W. HARRIS facing G. FLOYD, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
FLOYD to the wind ... base hit center field ... BELTRAN takes it on the long bounce
HARRIS's stretching it ... the throw ... out at second! ... and he ran himself into some trouble
he'll get the single
* C. DAVIS facing G. FLOYD, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... called strike ... strike one
* C. DAVIS facing G. FLOYD, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... he pops it up ... GONZALEZ's backing up ... he's calling for it
and makes the catch ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Jacks 0, Anchormen 1
* M. RAMIREZ facing F. RODRIGUEZ, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
RODRIGUEZ comes to the plate ... RAMIREZ swings ... and its lifted to right
a routine chance for HAWPE ... and that's all for RAMIREZ ... one away
And here comes Anchormen manager ... again ... he's asking RODRIGUEZ for the ball
is bringing in Javier LOPEZ to face CABRERA ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so RODRIGUEZ goes one inning in relief ... the game for RODRIGUEZ ... no runs or hits
for LOPEZ ... his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty LOPEZ has worked two innings
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet
* M. CABRERA facing J. LOPEZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering ... CABRERA looks at strike three ... two away
* A. GONZALEZ facing J. LOPEZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... GONZALEZ draws a walk
* J. WERTH facing J. LOPEZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
LOPEZ with the offering ... WERTH goes down swinging ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Jacks 0, Anchormen 1
* J. HAMILTON facing G. FLOYD, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
And the pitch ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... WERTH gallops for it ... he dives
he cuts it off ... throws to second ... and HAMILTON holds with a single
2nd hit for HAMILTON in the game ... for Josh HAMILTON, his 5th hit of the series
* B. HAWPE facing G. FLOYD, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman GONZALEZ's on the bag ... HAMILTON with a substantial lead ... FLOYD now ... taken
now HAMILTON is sprinting toward second ... and he caught FLOYD napping!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTIN fires it down ... too late ... HAMILTON dusts himself off at second
that's his 1st steal of the series
* B. HAWPE facing G. FLOYD, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
HAMILTON moves another step away from second ... the pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four
and HAWPE trots down to first ... and that sets up the double play
* E. LONGORIA facing G. FLOYD, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
FLOYD rocks and fires ... hit like a bullet right between CABRERA and YOUNG
a clean single to left for LONGORIA ... NADY running in ... still running
HAMILTON's around third ... HAWPE's rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HAMILTON in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
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 ... safe easily ... and HAWPE holds at second
LONGORIA is on with a single
Jacks 0, Anchormen 2
* J. REYES facing G. FLOYD, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
FLOYD spins and fires to second ... HAWPE hits the dirt ... the tag ... safe! ... good move
he almost had him ... shortstop YOUNG moved in behind HAWPE ... now FLOYD's set again
the pitch ... swung on ... easy bouncer to KINSLER ... could be two
he flips to YOUNG at second ... over to first ... double play ... HAWPE moves to third
the Jacks doing their best to keep this game close
* T. TEAGARDEN facing G. FLOYD, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Right-hander FLOYD ready ... and they're putting TEAGARDEN on ... free pass to Taylor
will let FLOYD ... take his chances with Brian GILES
Anchormen manager looking at his scoresheet
The Anchormen have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Mike MUSSINA
to run for TEAGARDEN ... MUSSINA takes his place at first base ... MUSSINA is not a big threat
but he'll get you some runs
* B. GILES facing G. FLOYD, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch comes in ... hit in the air to left field ... NADY backpedals ... plenty of room
this should do it ... and he takes it in
Ryan HANIGAN is now catching for Burgundy ... takes MUSSINA out of the game
* TOP OF THE 5th, Jacks 0, Anchormen 2
* X. NADY facing J. LOPEZ, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
LOPEZ brings it home ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... GILES drifts over
he's under it ... lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... one away
* R. MARTIN facing J. LOPEZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He lets it go ... routine grounder to second ... HARRIS scoops it ... flips to first ... bad throw!
but PENA gets his foot on the bag ... two down
* M. YOUNG facing J. LOPEZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
LOPEZ into the wind ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... three away
There will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Rafael PEREZ
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting PENA ... so FLOYD goes four innings ... his line ... 2 runs
on 6 hits ... 2 walks ... he struck out 3 ... he can only lose it ... for PEREZ
his 4th appearance in the series ... the lefty PEREZ has worked four and a third
he has a 4.15 ERA ... one save
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Jacks 0, Anchormen 2
* C. PENA facing R. PEREZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
PEREZ winds and fires ... PENA juices this one ... it's got possibilities
chasing WERTH to the fence ... and gone! ... Carlos has hit a home run
Jacks 0, Anchormen 3
* W. HARRIS facing R. PEREZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he went around ... one down
* C. DAVIS facing R. PEREZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
PEREZ now ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... two away
* J. HAMILTON facing R. PEREZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... hit in the air to left field ... NADY's over ... he's there ... and he takes it in
and the side is retired
* TOP OF THE 6th, Jacks 0, Anchormen 3
* C. BELTRAN facing J. LOPEZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Now the delivery ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... REYES's over
stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... one away
And here comes Anchormen manager ... again ... he's asking LOPEZ for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Joe NELSON a right-hander will take over
LOPEZ pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... he fans 2
for NELSON ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander NELSON has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record
one win ... no losses
* I. KINSLER facing J. NELSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He brings it in ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... fair ball!
home run for KINSLER
Jacks 1, Anchormen 3
* M. RAMIREZ facing J. NELSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... checked swing ... he went around ... two gone
* M. CABRERA facing J. NELSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He lets one go ... CABRERA bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by REYES
makes the throw ... and CABRERA is out at first ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Jacks 1, Anchormen 3
* B. HAWPE facing R. PEREZ, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here's the pitch from PEREZ ... a high drive to deepest center ... BELTRAN has it all the way
one away
* E. LONGORIA facing R. PEREZ, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
PEREZ comes to the plate ... half swing by LONGORIA ... the pitch was low ... did he hold up? ... no
LONGORIA will grab some pine ... two away
* J. REYES facing R. PEREZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
PEREZ kicks and deals ... REYES lays off the pitch ... ball four ... REYES takes his base
* R. HANIGAN facing R. PEREZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
The pitch comes in ... taken ... REYES is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... tagged...safe! ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
for Burgundy, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* R. HANIGAN facing R. PEREZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
REYES extending his lead ... PEREZ comes to him ... whacked to center field ... base hit
BELTRAN's racing over ... still running ... he fields it ... REYES's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving REYES 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
HANIGAN holds at first with a single
Jacks 1, Anchormen 4
* B. GILES facing R. PEREZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
Firstbaseman GONZALEZ's on the bag ... he could reach out and touch HANIGAN ... now the pitch
fastball ... just inside ... ball one
* B. GILES facing R. PEREZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
Firstbaseman GONZALEZ's on the bag ... PEREZ brings it home ... swung on ... popped up
CABRERA moves toward the line ... he's under it ... and he makes the catch
So hands the ball to Brian SHOUSE ... the Anchormen left-hander will face GONZALEZ
so NELSON goes only two thirds of an inning ... the game for NELSON ... one earned run
on one hit ... a homer ... one strikeout ... for SHOUSE ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty SHOUSE has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 7th, Jacks 1, Anchormen 4
* A. GONZALEZ facing B. SHOUSE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
He lets it go ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... HANIGAN's over
PENA's there ... at the dugout ... it's out of reach ... strike one
* A. GONZALEZ facing B. SHOUSE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... low ... ball four ... Adrian hustles down to first
* J. WERTH facing B. SHOUSE, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
Firstbaseman PENA holding the runner on ... SHOUSE into his motion ... delivers ... a whiff!
one away
Jacks manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... will send in Alex RIOS ... to run for GONZALEZ
RIOS takes his place at first base ... he has good speed ... checks ... to move
* X. NADY facing B. SHOUSE, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
Firstbaseman PENA perched right in front of the bag ... he lets it go ... lofted to center
HAMILTON's over ... he's under it ... he's got it ... that's out number two ... RIOS's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but he holds first
* R. MARTIN facing B. SHOUSE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
SHOUSE brings it ... swung on ... strike! ... there goes RIOS!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
HANIGAN digs it out and fires ... the slide ... and they get him ... three down
For those of you keeping score at home ... Alex RIOS will stay in the game
he is now playing right field for Coconut Grove
Jayson WERTH stays in ... he'll be playing left for Coconut Grove
Xavier NADY ... he goes to first base for the Jacks
This is unusual ... is bringing in Chad DURBIN to face PENA ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so PEREZ goes two innings in relief ... his line ... 2 runs ... on 2 hits ... a homer
one walk ... he struck out 3 ... for DURBIN ... his 4th appearance in the series
the right-hander DURBIN has worked five and two thirds ... he has a 4.76 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Jacks 1, Anchormen 4
* C. PENA facing C. DURBIN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch comes in ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound ... DURBIN is up with it
takes his time ... and tosses it to NADY for the putout
And here comes Jacks manager ... again ... he's asking DURBIN for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Hong-Chih KUO
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting HARRIS ... so DURBIN goes only one third of an inning
for KUO ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty KUO has worked three innings
he has a 3.00 ERA
* W. HARRIS facing H. KUO, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... two away
* C. DAVIS facing H. KUO, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
He delivers ... OOOOF! ... DAVIS flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 8th, Jacks 1, Anchormen 4
* R. MARTIN facing B. SHOUSE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Now he comes home with it ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... MARTIN draws a walk
* M. YOUNG facing B. SHOUSE, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
The runner's going ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up
throws quickly to first ... that's one! ... MARTIN moves up
And here comes Anchormen manager ... again ... he's asking SHOUSE for the ball
the Anchormen will make a pitching change ... right-hander Leo NUNEZ trots in from the bullpen
and that will turn around BELTRAN ... SHOUSE pitched one and a third in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... 2 walks ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... for NUNEZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander NUNEZ has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record
one loss ... he inherits a runner in scoring position ... it's his game to save
* C. BELTRAN facing L. NUNEZ, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
Quick move to the plate ... it's back to him at the mound ... he takes the high hop
it handcuffed him ... throws quickly to first ... for the second out ... MARTIN moves to third
* I. KINSLER facing L. NUNEZ, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-4
MARTIN takes his lead at third ... the pitch ... popped up left side
LONGORIA moves toward the line ... into foul territory ... he's under it
and he makes the catch ... Jacks gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Jacks 1, Anchormen 4
* J. HAMILTON facing H. KUO, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The offering ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one away
* B. HAWPE facing H. KUO, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
KUO comes home ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out
a pair of strikeouts for KUO here in the 8th ... two away
* E. LONGORIA facing H. KUO, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... side retired
LONGORIA has now struck out 3 times
Making another defensive change ... for the Anchormen, has sent Randy WINN in to play left field
GILES is out of the game
Displaying a little strategy ... Josh HAMILTON moves...he's now playing right
Making another defensive change
coming in to play center field for the Anchormen is Jacoby ELLSBURY ... HAWPE leaves the game
* TOP OF THE 9th, Jacks 1, Anchormen 4
* M. RAMIREZ facing L. NUNEZ, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Here's the delivery ... slow bounder up the middle ... REYES's over ... good bounce
the throw to first ... bounces in the dirt! ... PENA scoops it ... and it pops out of his mitt
RAMIREZ's safe at first ... that should be an error on REYES ... and it is...E6
Jacks skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
RAMIREZ leaves the field ... here comes Mark ELLIS ... that makes him the DH for now
he's not blazing but he's quick ... getting some legs out there
* M. CABRERA facing L. NUNEZ, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
ELLIS is off to the races
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... and he has it stolen ... that's his 1st steal of the series
and that's the Jacks 3rd stolen base in this game
* M. CABRERA facing L. NUNEZ, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
ELLIS moves quietly toward third ... NUNEZ with the offering ... swung on and missed
NUNEZ pulled the string ... and CABRERA was way out front ... made him look bad ... one down
* A. RIOS facing L. NUNEZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
ELLIS edges a bit more off second ... he brings it home ... an infield roller by RIOS
REYES charges ... the flip to first ... for out number two ... ELLIS holds
* J. WERTH facing L. NUNEZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
ELLIS edges a bit more off second ... the pitch ... rapped right back to the mound
oh! he caught it backhanded! ... flips to first ... and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Jacks 1, Anchormen 4