* TOP OF THE 1st, Bandits 0, Wranglers 0
Well, hi, everybody! ... it's series time ... I'm Ernie Harwell
and welcome to Blythe Bandits baseball ... join the crowd and enjoy the action
here on 66 WAPBA ... today we're coming to you from Prescott ... where the Bandits will meet
the hometown Wranglers before a hostile crowd ... this is the Championship Series!
Game Number One ... in this 7-game series ... these two teams have fought for privilege
their reward is the contest now joined ... the Wranglers take the field here in the first
here's how it lines up defensively for the Wranglers ... Al OLIVER at first base
Manny TRILLO at second ... Lou BOUDREAU the shortstop ... Johnny BUSHLAND at third
across the outfield ... in left it's Koji YAMAMOTO ... in center Bobby RAYBURN
and over in right Tony GWYNN ... Jim SUNDBERG is behind the plate
and the Prescott mound artist ... the right-handed chucker Jim PALMER ... pretty good control
he'll be facing Bandits starter ... right-hander Mike TORRES
we'll tell you about him in the bottom half ... sluggers love this park
you can reach the fence with a fly ball ... so settle in ... this is a championship game
Gene RICHARDS will start it off here in the 1st ... he's a lefty
RICHARDS is up here for the first time in the series ... RICHARDS good at the plate
The batter stands in
PALMER prepares to come home
* G. RICHARDS facing J. PALMER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PALMER deals ... hard two-bouncer to short ... BOUDREAU covers it...plenty of time ... fires
and there's one away
Omar MORENO bat in hand
Omar for the first time in the series ... he'll take advantage of your mistakes
MORENO stands in
PALMER prepares to come home
* O. MORENO facing J. PALMER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PALMER winds up ... MORENO lifts one ... it's a big league pop-up ... going back is TRILLO
waving his arms ... he calls off GWYNN ... and makes the catch ... two away
Alright... ... we have right-handed Bob MEUSEL to bat ... for the Bandits ... hitting third
two away
MEUSEL is up here for the first time in the series ... Bob can pound the ball
MEUSEL settles himself in the box
PALMER gets set to pitch
* B. MEUSEL facing J. PALMER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PALMER now ... stroked solidly to left field ... YAMAMOTO's right there ... and hauls it in
side retired
So the Bandits go quietly ... Bandits nothing Wranglers coming up
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Bandits 0, Wranglers 0
The Bandits take the field here in the first ... Buck Miller IV has set his opening slate
Willie McCOVEY at first base ... Nellie FOX at second ... Tony KUBEK the shortstop
Al COWENS at third ... across the outfield ... in left it's Gene RICHARDS
in center Omar MORENO ... and over in right Bob MEUSEL ... Johnny BENCH is behind the plate
and on the mound for the Bandits ... the right-hander Mike TORRES
Tony GWYNN leading it off
GWYNN is up here for the first time in the series ... he's gives any pitcher fits
GWYNN waits
Mike TORRES staring in ... ready to work
* T. GWYNN facing M. TORRES, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... that's high and deep by GWYNN ... MORENO is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... one away
Manny TRILLO is the next hitter
For Manny his first at bat in the series ... TRILLO good at the plate
TORRES ready
* M. TRILLO facing M. TORRES, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
TORRES kicks and deals ... lined to left center ... giving chase is MORENO
he hightails it to the track ... and he snares it on the fly ... two away
Next up...Prescott hitter Al OLIVER
OLIVER is up here for the first time in the series ... Al a strong hitter
TORRES looking home
* A. OLIVER facing M. TORRES, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... pulled toward second ... just out of reach ... OLIVER rounds first and holds
he's on with a single
Next to bat for Prescott ... is the left-handed hitting Bobby RAYBURN ... runner on first two outs
Bobby for the first time in the series ... very dependable power
The slugger stands in
TORRES looking in
* B. RAYBURN facing M. TORRES, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... RAYBURN pounds it on the ground ... FOX stops it on one hop
shovels to KUBEK for the force ... three down
The line for the Wranglers ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1 ... a chance goes by the board
no score ... we head for the top of the second inning
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Bandits 0, Wranglers 0
For Blythe here in the 2nd ... McCOVEY BENCH and COWENS
Well ... Willie McCOVEY to lead it off for the Bandits ... batting left
McCOVEY is up here for the first time in the series ... looks for those extra bases
McCOVEY steps in
PALMER prepares to come home
* W. McCOVEY facing J. PALMER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PALMER brings it ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike
but McCOVEY couldn't unshoulder his bat ... he must have been looking for something else
one away
Johnny BENCH bat in hand
BENCH is up here for the first time in the series ... a productive power hitter
The hitter stands in
Jim SUNDBERG ready to receive
* J. BENCH facing J. PALMER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PALMER to the wind ... in the dirt ... ball one
BENCH ready to take on PALMER again
PALMER gets set to work on him
* J. BENCH facing J. PALMER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... two away
Al COWENS coming up
COWENS is up here for the first time in the series ... COWENS good at the plate
COWENS stands in
SUNDBERG sets up
* A. COWENS facing J. PALMER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here comes the pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... COWENS goes down swinging
side retired
So the Bandits go quietly ... Prescott due up
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Bandits 0, Wranglers 0
YAMAMOTO BUSHLAND and SUNDBERG due up for Prescott
Leading off Koji YAMAMOTO
For Koji his first at bat in the series ... Koji can pound the ball
YAMAMOTO now ready
TORRES focuses in on the target
* K. YAMAMOTO facing M. TORRES, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... it's grounded into the hole ... McCOVEY to his right ... and it's through
YAMAMOTO's on at first
One on ... we have Johnny BUSHLAND coming up to hit ... he hits from the right
For Johnny his first at bat in the series ... a trusty bat ... YAMAMOTO with average speed
TORRES gets set to work on him
* J. BUSHLAND facing M. TORRES, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
TORRES with the pitch ... fastball ... just inside ... ball one
So BUSHLAND steps back in
Now TORRES ready
* J. BUSHLAND facing M. TORRES, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... it's back to him at the mound ... TORRES turns and throws to second
in time for the out ... and BUSHLAND's on at first ... and there's one away
One on ... Jim SUNDBERG steps up to face TORRES
SUNDBERG is up here for the first time in the series ... a dependable hitter
BUSHLAND at first not known for his speed
BENCH sets up
* J. SUNDBERG facing M. TORRES, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
BUSHLAND takes his lead ... TORRES comes to him ... routine fly ball ... center field ... MORENO
backs ... and he makes the catch ... and there are now two away
BUSHLAND hurries back to first
Lou BOUDREAU coming up
BOUDREAU is up here for the first time in the series ... he gets his share of hits
Mike TORRES staring in ... ready to work
* L. BOUDREAU facing M. TORRES, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... half swing ... it's popped up ... BENCH's out ... McCOVEY's in
BENCH calls him off ... and he covers it ... for the third out
That'll do it for Prescott ... nothing across ... one left on
they fail to capitalize on the runner ... no score as we go to the top of the third inning
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Bandits 0, Wranglers 0
PALMER will now face the bottom of the Bandits lineup ... FOX KUBEK and TORRES coming up
Nellie FOX to lead it off for the Bandits
For Nellie his first at bat in the series ... FOX good at the plate
Catcher SUNDBERG sets his target
* N. FOX facing J. PALMER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... FOX slaps it on the ground toward right ... this one has eyes
right between TRILLO and OLIVER for a base hit ... FOX couldn't have thrown it in a better spot
for Blythe ... the 1st hit in this game
Now at bat Tony KUBEK
Tony for the first time in the series ... a sure hitter ... FOX has some speed
KUBEK takes his stance
Jim PALMER staring in ... ready to work
* T. KUBEK facing J. PALMER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman OLIVER holding the runner on ... he wheels and deals ... on the hands ... popped up
BUSHLAND's waving off the others ... he's under it ... he puts it away
Now coming up Mike TORRES
For Mike his first at bat in the series
Jim SUNDBERG ready to receive
* M. TORRES facing J. PALMER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
He squares ... PALMER comes home ... bunted toward first ... OLIVER fields it
looks down to second ... and tosses to TRILLO covering first ... for the easy out
TORRES sacrifices ... FOX moves down to second
For Blythe ... FOX down at second two gone ... it's now Gene RICHARDS to bat
PALMER looking in at the target
* G. RICHARDS facing J. PALMER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The delivery from PALMER ... base hit right field ... it drops in front of GWYNN
he has to play the long bounce ... FOX's around third ... they're waving FOX in ... and he scores
as the throw comes in to second ... RICHARDS holds at first with a single
Bandits 1, Wranglers 0
So RICHARDS with a ribbie-single ... and the Bandits go ahead by a run 1-0 ... here in the 3rd
Omar MORENO up
MORENO waits
PALMER gets set to work on him
* O. MORENO facing J. PALMER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman OLIVER holding the runner on ... he comes home ... just inside
now RICHARDS is sprinting toward second ... SUNDBERG fires it down ... nails him!
SUNDBERG got rid of that ball in a hurry ... side retired
That'll do it for Blythe ... a run on 2 hits ... so they have one in the bank
the score now stands 1-0 Bandits ... as we head for the bottom of the third inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Bandits 1, Wranglers 0
For Prescott it'll be ... PALMER GWYNN and TRILLO
Leading off Jim PALMER
For Jim his first at bat in the series
Jim waits
Now TORRES ready
* J. PALMER facing M. TORRES, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He lets one go ... lined ... KUBEK leaps ... but he won't get it ... and PALMER's on at first
One on ... here's GWYNN to take his swings
PALMER won't wander far from first
The hitter stands in
TORRES looking home
* T. GWYNN facing M. TORRES, B 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
TORRES with the pitch ... fly ball ... long ball ... MORENO posts himself under it
and he makes the catch ... notch one ... PALMER hurries back to first
For Prescott ... one away PALMER on first ... next up Manny TRILLO
Manny ready
BENCH set
* M. TRILLO facing M. TORRES, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Now he comes home with it ... one-hopper back to the mound ... TORRES up with it ... throws to first
in time for the out ... PALMER moves to second on the play ... and there are now two away
PALMER standing out at second two away ... Al OLIVER now walks out to bat ... he bats left-handed
PALMER on second
Al ready
BENCH sets up
* A. OLIVER facing M. TORRES, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
The offering ... grounded deep into the hole ... KUBEK is over...stabs for it ... he stops it
long throw to first ... to retire the side
The half for the Wranglers ... no runs on one hit ... they leave 1
they had a chance but could not convert ... the score is still 1-0 Blythe
as we go to the top of the fourth inning
* TOP OF THE 4th, Bandits 1, Wranglers 0
Prescott will now face the Blythe strength ... MORENO MEUSEL and McCOVEY
Omar MORENO to lead it off for the Bandits ... he's a port-sider
He stands in
Right-hander PALMER goes to the set position
* O. MORENO facing J. PALMER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... hard shot to the right side ... OLIVER to his right ... it's by him
base hit for MORENO
Bandits hitter Bob MEUSEL
SUNDBERG talking with PALMER ... they want to hold MORENO close
The hitter stands in
PALMER gets set to pitch
* B. MEUSEL facing J. PALMER, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
MORENO bluffs going ... they start the runner ... it's a bullet to BOUDREAU ... he spears it
over to first ... double play!
Bandits hitter Willie McCOVEY
Jim SUNDBERG ready to receive
* W. McCOVEY facing J. PALMER, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
PALMER into his motion ... delivers ... popped high in front of the plate
SUNDBERG tosses his mask away ... waves off BUSHLAND ... and he's got it ... three down
For the Bandits ... no runs one hit ... so the Bandits maintain their thin lead
the score still stands 1-0 Wranglers down ... as we head for the bottom of the fourth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Bandits 1, Wranglers 0
For Prescott here in the 4th ... RAYBURN YAMAMOTO and BUSHLAND
Leading off Bobby RAYBURN
BENCH crouched down now
* B. RAYBURN facing M. TORRES, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
TORRES comes home ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to McCOVEY
and they get him ... one away
Now at bat Koji YAMAMOTO
The slugger stands in
TORRES focuses in on the target
* K. YAMAMOTO facing M. TORRES, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... YAMAMOTO lofts an air-job to left ... RICHARDS and MORENO range over
RICHARDS says he'll take it ... and he covers it ... two down
Johnny BUSHLAND will bat next for Prescott ... a right-sider
Pitcher TORRES set to go
* J. BUSHLAND facing M. TORRES, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
TORRES winds and fires ... poked to left center ... it's playable ... RICHARDS and MORENO converge
MORENO calls him off ... and he pulls it in ... he closed that gap in a hurry ... side retired
So the Wranglers are retired in order ... the score is still 1-0 Blythe
as we go to the top of the fifth inning
* TOP OF THE 5th, Bandits 1, Wranglers 0
For Blythe here in the 5th ... BENCH COWENS and FOX
Johnny BENCH leading it off
He'll take advantage of your mistakes
Right-hander PALMER ready
* J. BENCH facing J. PALMER, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and BENCH coaxes a walk
and that's the 1st walk issued by PALMER ... that was BENCH's first walk of the series
Al COWENS comes up to bat
He gets his share of hits ... it would take power to score BENCH
COWENS waits
PALMER prepared to work
* A. COWENS facing J. PALMER, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The offering from PALMER ... it's hit hard over third ... base hit ... YAMAMOTO's racing to the line
still running ... he picks it up ... BENCH rounds third ... the throw comes in to BOUDREAU
they're holding BENCH at third ... and COWENS's in standing with a double
The Bandits have ... no outs two on...first base is open
here's Nellie FOX to hit for the Bandits ... batting left ... batting seventh
He had a hit earlier ... FOX recently known as a solid hitter
he almost always puts the ball into play ... starter Mike TORRES looking strong
to stay in this game the Wranglers need to stop them here ... they're down by 1
PALMER works the ball with his hand ... Nellie stands in ... waits
Jim PALMER climbs the mound ... PALMER looking in at the target
* N. FOX facing J. PALMER, T 5th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infield deep ... he lets it go ... hard bouncer to TRILLO ... he charges ... scoops it
BENCH's being held at third ... the throw goes to first ... one away
Two on ... the next Bandits batter is KUBEK ... batting eighth
A trusty bat ... he almost always puts the ball into play
PALMER shakes out his right arm ... KUBEK at the plate ... lowers the bat an inch or two
leans in
Jim PALMER climbs the mound
* T. KUBEK facing J. PALMER, T 5th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Wranglers playing for the out at first ... BENCH frozen on third ... he comes home
off the end of the bat ... OLIVER moves for it ... and he spears it!
he flips to PALMER covering ... for the second out ... BENCH has to hold third
Two on ... the top of the fifth inning ... next up pitcher Mike TORRES
Pitcher PALMER eyeing TORRES ... now he's ready
* M. TORRES facing J. PALMER, T 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... it's off his elbow
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
TORRES's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he makes his way slowly down to first
and the bases are loaded
RICHARDS is out to take his hacks ... the Bandits have ... two gone bases full
Gene is a tough out ... he singled earlier
RICHARDS wipes his left sleeve across his forehead ... PALMER bends for the rosin bag
RICHARDS takes his place in the box ... leans in
PALMER on the rubber ... right-hander PALMER goes to the set position
* G. RICHARDS facing J. PALMER, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... PALMER delivers ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it!
throws to first ... for the third out
The line for the Bandits ... no runs one hit ... they leave 3
so the Bandits fail to capitalize on the bases full situation ... we've played four and a half
Wranglers still down by 1
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Bandits 1, Wranglers 0
Bottom of the lineup ... SUNDBERG BOUDREAU and PALMER coming up
Here's Jim SUNDBERG to lead it off ... a right-sider
TORRES gets set to work on him
* J. SUNDBERG facing M. TORRES, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now he comes home with it ... grounded hard to short ... KUBEK fields it
over to McCOVEY at first ... in plenty of time ... for out number one
Here's Lou BOUDREAU coming to the plate
He'll wait for his pitch
BOUDREAU waiting
TORRES looking home
* L. BOUDREAU facing M. TORRES, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... hit in the air to left field ... RICHARDS backpedals ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... two down
Next to bat for Prescott is Jim PALMER ... two down
And the fans are giving him a hand ... in the series ... he's 1 for 1
PALMER steps in
TORRES looking in
* J. PALMER facing M. TORRES, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... pounded off the plate ... BENCH's up ... he waits on it ... and he drops it!
PALMER's on at first ... score that an error on BENCH ... the tying run is on
Now coming to bat for the Wranglers Tony GWYNN
GWYNN has done nothing in two trips
TORRES gets set to pitch
* T. GWYNN facing M. TORRES, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
He brings it home ... banged to right ... and it drops ... MEUSEL takes it on the hop
PALMER's well around second ... but the coach flashes the stop sign
they're holding PALMER at second ... as the throw comes in ... and Tony is on with a single
Okay ... TRILLO now walks out to bat ... two away PALMER at second...GWYNN at first ... for Prescott
Manny can do some damage
TORRES on the rubber ... TORRES takes the sign from BENCH ... checks the runners
* M. TRILLO facing M. TORRES, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... TORRES comes home ... swung on ... easy bouncer to FOX
he's up with it ... he flips to KUBEK at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
For the Wranglers ... no runs on one hit ... the Bandits fumbled once ... 2 left
they waste a good chance ... the score still stands 1-0 Bandits
as we head for the top of the sixth inning
* TOP OF THE 6th, Bandits 1, Wranglers 0
Here come the big guns for the Bandits ... MORENO MEUSEL and McCOVEY
Here's Omar MORENO to lead it off
You can't afford to take him too lightly
SUNDBERG sets up
* O. MORENO facing J. PALMER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering ... hot smash to TRILLO ... takes it on one hop ... over to OLIVER at first
and there's one away
Next up...Blythe hitter Bob MEUSEL
Bob can pound the ball
In the box now
Right-hander PALMER goes to the set position
* B. MEUSEL facing J. PALMER, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... fastball ... it's a nubber to the left of the mound ... BOUDREAU charges
picks up the ball barehanded ... and he gets him ... two away!
Two gone ... Willie McCOVEY will bat next for Blythe ... he's their clean-up hitter
McCOVEY is hitless in two at bats
Jim PALMER staring in ... ready to work
* W. McCOVEY facing J. PALMER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
PALMER kicks and deals ... easy fly ball to YAMAMOTO ... plenty of room ... he moves under it
and brings it down ... three down
PALMER sets them down in order ... we've played five and a half ... Wranglers down 1-0
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Bandits 1, Wranglers 0
The Wranglers now send up ... the heart of their order to face TORRES
OLIVER RAYBURN and YAMAMOTO
Al OLIVER starts it for the Wranglers
Now TORRES ready
* A. OLIVER facing M. TORRES, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
TORRES kicks and deals ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... FOX's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... that's one!
One gone 6th inning ... left-handed hitter Bobby RAYBURN ... gets set to bat against TORRES
he's their clean-up hitter
RAYBURN can get on for you
Mike TORRES staring in ... ready to work
* B. RAYBURN facing M. TORRES, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... RAYBURN lofts a high fly ... down the line to right
MEUSEL looks as if he's got it covered ... on the warning track ... now his back's to the wall
the leap ... and he comes down ... empty handed! ... Bobby has tied it up
RAYBURN eases into his home run trot ... that ball just wouldn't die
Bandits 1, Wranglers 1
So they collect a big solo homer ... his 1st home run of the series
and the Wranglers have tied this game! ... just listen to that crowd!
Koji YAMAMOTO to face TORRES
Koji has a hit in two at bats ... he'll wait for his pitch
YAMAMOTO stands in
Right-hander TORRES goes to the set position
* K. YAMAMOTO facing M. TORRES, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Here's the delivery ... ball four ... and TORRES issues a free pass
and that's the 1st walk issued by TORRES ... that was YAMAMOTO's first walk of the series
Alright... ... now BUSHLAND to face TORRES ... bats right ... for Prescott
one out YAMAMOTO down at first ... score tied
BUSHLAND oh for two ... YAMAMOTO a competent runner ... dish him and they take the lead
And here comes Bandits manager Manager ... he's asking TORRES for the ball
he's calling for Rod BECK ... the right-hander ... so TORRES goes five and a third ... he yielded
one earned run ... so far ... on 5 hits ... a homer ... one walk
he's responsible for the runner ... he can still lose this game
for BECK his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll be looking for the double play
BECK...foot on the rubber ... checks YAMAMOTO on first
* J. BUSHLAND facing R. BECK, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... jams him ... on the hands ... it rolls slowly toward short ... KUBEK charges in
picks it up ... wings it to McCOVEY ... not in time ... and BUSHLAND picks up a scratch base hit
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
Two on ... the bottom of the sixth inning ... Jim SUNDBERG up to hit
Rod BECK climbs the mound ... BECK focuses in on the target
Wranglers manager Buck Miller IV looking at his scoresheet
Trying to make it happen ... and Jim SUNDBERG is stepping out of the box
manager Miller IV is sending in a pinch hitter ... who is it? ... oh, it's Ike BOONE
he'll face the right-hander ... he approves some lumber ... strolls to the box
Ike BOONE to face BECK ... for Ike his first at bat in the series
he has the talent to do some damage
Rod BECK climbs the mound ... checks the runners
* I. BOONE facing R. BECK, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
that fills the bases ... that was BOONE's first walk of the series
One out 6th inning ... bases jammed ... right-handed batter Lou BOUDREAU now walks out to bat
Lou can hit
BOUDREAU pulls at his sleeve ... BECK works the ball with his hand
does a little personal grooming ... BECK shakes out his arms ... climbs up the mound
BOUDREAU in the box ... plays a little flute with his fingers on the bat handle ... now ready
BECK on the rubber
* L. BOUDREAU facing R. BECK, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 1-1
They're pulled in around the infield ... to the plate ... BOUDREAU gets serious wood on this one
it's got plenty of hang time ... BOUDREAU got under it just a hair ... at the track
and there to make the catch is MEUSEL ... he turns quickly and sets ... the runners are tagging
YAMAMOTO coming down the line ... BUSHLAND's holding ... here comes the throw home
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... Wranglers lead!
and BUSHLAND holds at second ... BOONE holds at first
Bandits 1, Wranglers 2
And the Wranglers break the tie and now lead 2-1 ... 6th inning
Two gone 6th inning ... two on ... next up pitcher Jim PALMER
He singled earlier
PALMER stands in
Right-hander BECK ready
Wranglers skipper Manager walking down the bench
You can mark pitcher Jim PALMER out for the Wranglers ... Manager not letting him bat
Joe MARTY is enlisted to hit for him ... bats right ... he grabs a bat ... heads out
so PALMER goes six innings ... he yielded ... one earned run ... on 4 hits
he stands to win it
Wranglers hitter Joe MARTY ... MARTY is up here for the first time in the series
you can't afford to take him too lightly
BECK focuses in on the target
Wranglers manager Manager looking at his scoresheet
There will be a runner for BUSHLAND at second base ... Luis SALAZAR is headed out there now
he's a speedster ... Wranglers skipper Manager wants that run
MARTY in the box
BENCH sets up
* J. MARTY facing R. BECK, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
And now the pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for MARTY ... that fills the bases
that was MARTY's first walk of the series
Tony GWYNN now walks out to bat ... he bats left-handed ... for Prescott
bases all loaded up two outs
Tony one of the league's best ... he has a single already
No room at the inn ... Tony GWYNN ... BECK has asked for a new ball ... he's rubbing it up
fixes his cap ... GWYNN stands in ... works his hands on the bat handle ... waits for the pitch
BECK sets up on the rubber again
Wranglers skipper Manager walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... Manager will send in Shooty BABITT ... to run for BOONE
BABITT takes his place at second base ... he's fast ... BECK will keep an eye on him
The Wranglers lead the Bandits 2-1 ... GWYNN wipes his left sleeve across his forehead
BECK wipes sweat from his hands ... fiddle hitches out there ... BECK bends for the rosin bag
GWYNN in the batter's box ... plays a little flute with his fingers on the bat handle
waits for the pitch
Rod BECK climbs the mound ... catcher ready
No room at the inn ... GWYNN grips his right shoulder ... bends to straighten his sox
BECK works the ball with his hand ... batter in the box ... leans in
Now GWYNN tired of waiting backs out
And here comes Bandits manager Manager ... again ... he's asking BECK for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Andrew LORRAINE
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting GWYNN ... so BECK goes only one third of an inning
the game for BECK ... one hit ... walked 2 ... he leaves the game with the bases full
for LORRAINE his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... he's looking for one out
Tony GWYNN ... works the bat across his back ... LORRAINE bends for the rosin bag
GWYNN in the box ... loosens his grip slightly ... leans in
LORRAINE has got to throw strikes ... there is nowhere to put Tony GWYNN ... Tony GWYNN
LORRAINE bends for the rosin bag ... GWYNN steps up to the plate ... quick look at the ump
again focused on LORRAINE ... now ready
LORRAINE...foot on the rubber ... left-hander LORRAINE ready
* T. GWYNN facing A. LORRAINE, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 2-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... drilled to right by GWYNN ... it is high ... it is far
it is... ... caught at the wall by MEUSEL ... three down
For the Wranglers ... 2 runs on 2 hits ... 3 left ... they had great chances for more
but they have taken the lead in this game ... Wranglers over the Bandits 2-1
and they'll try to protect that lead in the 7th
* TOP OF THE 7th, Bandits 1, Wranglers 2
BENCH COWENS and FOX to bat next
Luis SALAZAR remains in the game ... he goes to third base for the Wranglers
Coming in to catch for the Wranglers is Charlie BERRY ... BABITT leaves the game
Scott STRICKLAND is coming on to pitch for the Wranglers
for STRICKLAND his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Here's Johnny BENCH to start it off
STRICKLAND takes a few warmup pitches ... he's rubbing up the ball ... we're ready to go
BENCH steps in
STRICKLAND is finished with his warmup pitches ... the umpire is brushing off the plate
we're ready to go ... BENCH takes his stance
STRICKLAND is finished with his warmup pitches ... the umpire is brushing off the plate
we're ready to go
Now STRICKLAND ready
* J. BENCH facing S. STRICKLAND, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
STRICKLAND fires it in ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... BENCH draws a walk
and STRICKLAND has walked the tying run
Al COWENS up
Al has a hit in two at bats ... BENCH at first not known for his speed ... that's the tying run
STRICKLAND sets up on the rubber ... checks the runner ... Buck Miller IV looks on silent
* A. COWENS facing S. STRICKLAND, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
Now he comes home with it ... he takes it the other way ... down the line to right
into the corner ... BENCH racing for third ... COWENS headed for second ... BENCH chugs for home
he will score! ... tie game ... GWYNN plays the carom ... the throw to third ... the relay
the slide ... and he's ... safe!...the throw was just a bit wide ... triple and an RBI for COWENS
and he jumps right up and claps his hands
Bandits 2, Wranglers 2
So they score one on a triple ... oh, those Bandits ... they have tied this game
and this crowd has gone silent
One on ... here's Nellie FOX
He already has a hit in this game ... a sure hitter ... he rarely strikes out
COWENS has the wheels ... if he comes home, Blythe goes ahead
STRICKLAND inspects the ball ... trying to find some magic ... FOX at the plate ... tugs at his cap
works his hands on the bat handle ... now ready
And here comes Wranglers manager Buck Miller IV ... again ... he's asking STRICKLAND for the ball
pitching change for Prescott ... Miller IV sends Trevor WILSON to the hill
so STRICKLAND pitched to 2 batters ... his line ... one earned run ... so far ... on one hit
one walk ... he leaves with a runner on ... for WILSON his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw ... he inherits a tough situation ... he'll be looking for the strikeout
at the very least he wants to keep the ball in the infield
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
WILSON shakes out his arms ... FOX in the box ... now ready
Trevor WILSON climbs the mound ... lefty against lefty
* N. FOX facing T. WILSON, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2
The Wranglers are looking for the play at the plate ... looks at third ... the pitch
FOX drives one down the left field line ... if it stays fair ... and it's ... off the wall
COWENS trots home with the run ... FOX's around second ... digging for third
here comes the throw ... he slides ... SAFE!...under the tag ... triple and an RBI for FOX
and he jumps right up and claps his hands
Bandits 3, Wranglers 2
So they score one on a triple ... and the Bandits break the tie and now lead 3-2 ... here in the 7th
Alright... ... Tony KUBEK up to hit ... the Bandits have ... no one out one on at third
Tony can be dangerous ... he almost always puts the ball into play
KUBEK steps in
WILSON is on the slab
* T. KUBEK facing T. WILSON, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-2
The Wranglers are looking for the play at the plate ... FOX takes his lead at third ... the pitch
lofted to left field ... not deep ... YAMAMOTO playing him just right ... and he puts it away
FOX's tagging ... but they're holding him at third ... that ball just not deep enough
Andrew LORRAINE bat in hand ... for Andrew his first at bat in the series
LORRAINE steadies his bat
WILSON sets up on the rubber again ... WILSON gets set to pitch
Bandits skipper Buck Miller IV walking down the bench
Miller IV is taking pitcher LORRAINE out of the game ... Phil GARNER is enlisted to hit for him
bats right ... he wheels out with a wagon spoke
he need not ask what he can do for his team here ... LORRAINE pitched one third of an inning
the game for LORRAINE ... no runs ... on no hits
Phil GARNER getting ready to go ... for Phil his first at bat in the series
he can surprise you at the plate
Does not strike out often
In the box now
Trevor WILSON climbs the mound ... Gene RICHARDS waves a weighted bat on deck ... WILSON comes set
* P. GARNER facing T. WILSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-2
Infield drawn in ... FOX down the line some at third ... the pitch from WILSON ... lined
and caught by WILSON! ... two down ... FOX holds safely
Two outs 7th inning ... one on ... Blythe now sends Gene RICHARDS to bat
He singled earlier ... Gene can be dangerous
* G. RICHARDS facing T. WILSON, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-2
WILSON set ... and they're putting RICHARDS on ... intentional walk
Buck Miller IV will let WILSON ... take his chances with Omar MORENO
Omar MORENO up ... two down two on...second base is open
He'll take advantage of your mistakes
WILSON focuses in on the target
* O. MORENO facing T. WILSON, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-2
The runners take their lead ... to the plate ... checked swing ... ball four
and he trots down to first ... that fills the bases
that was MORENO's first walk of the series
Here's the right-handed hitter Bob MEUSEL to take his swings ... the Bandits have
two gone bases jammed ... FOX, RICHARDS, MORENO around the diamond
Bob a strong hitter
WILSON has got to throw strikes ... there is nowhere to put Bob MEUSEL ... Bob MEUSEL
WILSON stretches his arms above his head ... goes to his cap ... the ump is dusting off the plate
so now ... MEUSEL takes his place in the box
he rubs out a little chalk at the back of the box ... leans in
And here comes Wranglers manager Buck Miller IV ... again ... he's asking WILSON for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Tom HUME
he'll try to shut down the right-handed MEUSEL ... so WILSON goes only two thirds of an inning
he yielded ... one hit ... 2 walks ... he's responsible for the runners
for HUME his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
Bob MEUSEL ... bends to straighten his sox ... works the bat across his back
HUME inspects the ball ... climbs up the mound ... the ump is dusting off the plate
Bob stands in ... looks directly out at HUME ... lowers the bat an inch or two ... leans in
HUME is on the slab
* B. MEUSEL facing T. HUME, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 3-2
Infield drawn in ... to the plate ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four
and a free pass for MEUSEL ... HUME is upset with himself
his control has deserted him for the moment ... that forces in a run
and the bases are still loaded ... that'll give Buck Miller IV a few more grey hairs
and MEUSEL gets an easy rbi ... that was MEUSEL's first walk of the series
Bandits 4, Wranglers 2
And the Bandits now lead 4-2
The Bandits have ... two down ducks on the pond ... RICHARDS, MORENO, MEUSEL around the diamond
next to bat for Blythe ... is the left-handed hitting Willie McCOVEY
McCOVEY has pop in that bat
Batter set
Tom HUME climbs the mound ... Buck Miller IV with his arms folded
* W. McCOVEY facing T. HUME, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-2
The runners take their lead ... HUME into his motion ... delivers ... rapped right back to the mound
HUME waves at it ... oh! he caught it backhanded! ... throws to first ... Bandits gone!
free at last
That'll do it for Blythe ... 3 runs on 2 hits ... 3 left ... they had great chances for more
but they have taken the lead in this game
the score is 4-2 as we go to the bottom of the seventh inning ... okay, folks, on your feet
take a break for the 7th inning stretch
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Bandits 4, Wranglers 2
Here come the big guns for the Wranglers ... TRILLO OLIVER and RAYBURN
Joe DAWSON is coming on in relief for Blythe ... he'll bat first
for DAWSON his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
Al COWENS is moving ... he'll be playing left field for Blythe
Phil GARNER ... he'll be playing third for Blythe
To get it going for the Wranglers here Manny TRILLO ... a right-sider
DAWSON takes a few warmup pitches ... he's rubbing up the ball ... we're ready to go
TRILLO waits
BENCH crouched down now
* M. TRILLO facing J. DAWSON, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
Here's the delivery ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
MORENO's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... TRILLO cruises in to second
One on ... the next Wranglers batter is Al OLIVER ... he's a left-handed batter
OLIVER has been up three times with one hit
Pitcher DAWSON set to go
* A. OLIVER facing J. DAWSON, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
And the pitch comes in ... grounder to second ... no play at third ... and he flips to first
in time ... one away ... TRILLO moves up
The Wranglers have ... one down runner at third ... Bobby RAYBURN up to bat
he's their clean-up hitter
He already has a hit in this game ... a homer ... a trusty bat
DAWSON focuses in on the target
* B. RAYBURN facing J. DAWSON, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-4
Bandits playing for the out at first ... TRILLO takes his lead at third ... DAWSON deals
smashed down the line ... McCOVEY dives ... and he's got it! ... he's on his feet
waves off DAWSON ... and he tags the bag for the out ... two gone ... TRILLO has to hold third
lovely play
The Wranglers have ... two gone TRILLO hanging out at third ... YAMAMOTO is out to take his hacks
He singled earlier ... he's earned his reputation at the plate
YAMAMOTO now ready
BENCH sets up
* K. YAMAMOTO facing J. DAWSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-4
TRILLO down the line some at third ... DAWSON to the wind ... popped up left side
GARNER moves toward the line ... he's under it ... and he makes the catch ... side retired
That'll do it for Prescott ... nothing across ... one left
they had a chance but could not convert ... Wranglers behind the Bandits 4-2
* TOP OF THE 8th, Bandits 4, Wranglers 2
BENCH COWENS and FOX due up for Blythe
Here's Johnny BENCH to start it off ... bats right
Johnny waits
HUME's ready to fire it in
* J. BENCH facing T. HUME, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
HUME with the offering ... BENCH shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward SALAZAR
he guns it to first ... and nails BENCH by a step ... for out number one
One away ... Al COWENS up to hit
COWENS has two hits in three trips ... one RBI ... and he scored once
HUME looking home
* A. COWENS facing T. HUME, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
And the pitch ... COWENS pops a little fly ... back of second ... TRILLO and BOUDREAU going out
RAYBURN coming in ... coming in ... and RAYBURN makes the catch in front of BOUDREAU ... two down
Alright... ... FOX gets set to face HUME ... two gone
Nellie has two hits in three trips ... driven in one ... and he's scored 2 runs
BERRY sets up
* N. FOX facing T. HUME, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Here's the pitch ... swung on ... toward the gap ... GWYNN races back ... he stabs for it
and makes the catch in the webbing ... side retired
HUME sets them down in order ... Wranglers trailing by 2 ... as we go to the home half
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Bandits 4, Wranglers 2
The Wranglers will have ... SALAZAR BERRY and BOUDREAU here in the 8th
Luis SALAZAR comes up to bat ... for Luis his first at bat in the series ... a valuable bat
SALAZAR does not get on much
Right-hander DAWSON ready
* L. SALAZAR facing J. DAWSON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
He cranks and fires ... high fly ... left center ... MORENO roams over ... he'll get there
and does ... one away
Charlie BERRY coming up ... Charlie for the first time in the series ... a dangerous hitter
You don't see Charlie taking many pitches
DAWSON looking in
* C. BERRY facing J. DAWSON, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
And the pitch ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... KUBEK charges over
bang-bang play at first ... BERRY is out! ... a little shin-burner ... Joe DAWSON shakes it off
he'll be alright ... two away
Lou BOUDREAU to hit ... two away
In this game ... he's oh for 2 ... one ribbie
Batter facing DAWSON
Catcher ready
* L. BOUDREAU facing J. DAWSON, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... line drive base hit to right ... MEUSEL fields it and throws it to second
a clean single for BOUDREAU
Tom HUME is scheduled to hit ... Tom HUME bat in hand ... for Tom his first at bat in the series
DAWSON set
Wranglers skipper Buck Miller IV walking down the bench
Miller IV is yanking Tom HUME ... Dave HOSTETLER will bat in his place ... bats right
he wheels out with a wagon spoke ... strides toward the box ... HUME pitched one and a third
the line on him ... no runs ... on no hits
Dave HOSTETLER up ... for Dave his first at bat in the series ... HOSTETLER...decent bat control
HOSTETLER takes his stance
BENCH set
* D. HOSTETLER facing J. DAWSON, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
He brings it in ... hit like a bullet ... right between GARNER and KUBEK
a clean single for HOSTETLER ... COWENS is galloping for it ... BOUDREAU's around second
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... they're holding BOUDREAU at second
as the throw comes in ... the Wranglers put two singles back-to-back ... the tying run is on
BOUDREAU at second...HOSTETLER at first two outs ... the bottom of the eighth inning
GWYNN gets set to bat against DAWSON
Tony can do some damage ... Tony one for four
GWYNN still not in the box ... taps the bat on the inside of his right foot
DAWSON shakes out his right arm ... if the Wranglers are going to score
then it will take a two-out hit ... batter in the box ... tugs at his cap ... waits for the pitch
Geoff BLUM is now playing third base for Blythe
DAWSON pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... the game for DAWSON ... 3 hits
he's responsible for the runners
And here comes Bandits manager Manager ... again ... he's pulling some sort of switch
FOX is out of the game ... John WETTELAND is coming on to pitch for the Bandits
he'll bat seventh ... for WETTELAND his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
Phil GARNER will stay in the game ... now playing second base for the Bandits
GWYNN grips his right shoulder ... ties the lace on his left shoe ... taps the bat on his left heel
WETTELAND bends for the rosin bag ... climbs the mound ... paws the rubber
GWYNN steps up to the plate ... waits for the pitch
If the Wranglers are going to score ... then it will take a two-out hit ... GWYNN tucks in his shirt
rubs his wrist ... ties the lace on his left shoe ... stretches with the bat above his head
WETTELAND positions his mitt ... digging a landing spot in front of the rubber
GWYNN takes his place in the box ... loosens his grip slightly ... leans in
Wranglers skipper Manager walking down the bench
The Wranglers have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for HOSTETLER at first base ... Onix CONCEPCION is headed out there now
he's a threat ... Wranglers skipper Manager wants that run
GWYNN grips his right shoulder ... WETTELAND positions his mitt ... GWYNN at the plate
he digs in with his back foot ... now ready
GWYNN pulls at his sleeve ... WETTELAND works the ball with his hand
if you walk the bases loaded ... you have no place to put TRILLO
the ump is dusting off the plate ... so now ... GWYNN at the plate
Tony takes his time settling in the box ... taps the plate with his bat ... leans in
WETTELAND is on the slab ... Manny TRILLO waits on deck ... checks BOUDREAU at second
* T. GWYNN facing J. WETTELAND, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-4
The runners take their lead ... he cranks and fires ... high and inside ... ball one
GWYNN takes his place in the box ... now ready
WETTELAND is on the slab ... checks the runners
* T. GWYNN facing J. WETTELAND, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-4
The runners take their lead ... now WETTELAND pitches ... well hit fly ball ... left center
COWENS and MORENO converge ... COWENS calls him off ... and makes the catch
The line for the Wranglers ... no runs 2 hits no errors ... they leave 2
the Bandits have held them ... the score still stands 4-2 Bandits
as we head for the top of the ninth inning
* TOP OF THE 9th, Bandits 4, Wranglers 2
KUBEK GARNER and BLUM due up for Blythe
Sparky LYLE is coming on to pitch for the Wranglers ... for LYLE his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw
Tony KUBEK to lead it off for the Bandits ... he bats right
LYLE is finished with his warmup pitches ... the umpire is brushing off the plate
we're ready to go ... Tony steps up
LYLE gets set to pitch
Batter ready
Sparky LYLE staring in ... ready to work
* T. KUBEK facing S. LYLE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
LYLE winds and fires ... it's lifted to dead right ... right fielder GWYNN parks under it
and takes it in ... one down
Phil GARNER comes out to face LYLE ... bats right
LYLE prepares to come home
* P. GARNER facing S. LYLE, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
Now LYLE pitches ... base hit right field ... and GARNER will hold at first
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single
Geoff BLUM bat in hand ... for Geoff his first at bat in the series
he'll take advantage of your mistakes
Pitcher LYLE set to go
* G. BLUM facing S. LYLE, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... low ... GARNER is running ... and he caught LYLE napping! ... the peg ... the slide
tags him ... GARNER sneaks in ... that's his 1st steal of the series
BLUM ready to take on LYLE again
LYLE looking in at the target
* G. BLUM facing S. LYLE, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
LYLE looks back at GARNER on second ... and the pitch comes in ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly
BOUDREAU's backing up ... and BLUM is gone ... two down!
Alright... ... now MORENO to face LYLE ... left-side batter ... the Bandits have
two outs runner on second
Omar has collected a hit and a walk in four times up
BERRY sets up
* O. MORENO facing S. LYLE, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
GARNER moves another step away from second ... the offering ... there's a low liner to left
it's a long run in for YAMAMOTO ... and he's got it on the run ... that's three away
For the Bandits ... nothing across ... one left ... they cannot add to their lead
the score still stands 4-2 Wranglers down ... as we head for the bottom of the ninth inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Bandits 4, Wranglers 2
The big hitters coming up against WETTELAND ... 2-3-4 ... TRILLO OLIVER and RAYBURN
To get it going for the Wranglers here Manny TRILLO ... he swings from the right
OLIVER ... in the on deck circle ... pawing the ground
TRILLO waiting for WETTELAND
WETTELAND...foot on the rubber ... jaw tightens as he gets the sign
Al OLIVER is loose and ready to follow TRILLO ... catcher BENCH sets his target
* M. TRILLO facing J. WETTELAND, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and TRILLO trots down to first
that was TRILLO's first walk of the series
Okay, folks, listen up ... Al OLIVER gets set to face WETTELAND ... batting left
the Wranglers have ... no one out TRILLO down at first
The pressure's on OLIVER to deliver the big hit ... Al is one for four
OLIVER preparing to bat ... bends to straighten his sox ... pumps the bat several times
WETTELAND works the ball with his hand ... OLIVER at the plate ... quick look at the ump
again focused on WETTELAND ... waits
WETTELAND sets up on the rubber again ... WETTELAND focuses in on the target
* A. OLIVER facing J. WETTELAND, B 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
TRILLO takes his lead ... WETTELAND fires it in ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right
base hit ... MEUSEL's got a long way to go ... he's there ... TRILLO rounds third
the throw comes in to KUBEK ... they're holding TRILLO at third
and OLIVER's in standing with a double ... so the Wranglers have an opening
the tying run is now at second base ... that's OLIVER's 2nd hit of the game
10th hit for the Wranglers
No one out 9th inning ... two on ... Bobby RAYBURN up to hit
Bobby had his 1st series homer earlier in this game ... Bobby has a hit in four trips
RAYBURN preparing to bat ... taps the bat on his left heel ... WETTELAND shakes out his right arm
RAYBURN at the plate ... taps the barrel on the plate ... now ready
John WETTELAND climbs the mound ... righty against lefty ... Buck Miller IV with his arms folded
* B. RAYBURN facing J. WETTELAND, B 9th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-4
Bandits playing for the out at first ... TRILLO takes his lead at third ... here's a pitch
WETTELAND misses ... ball four ... RAYBURN will go to first ... WETTELAND is upset with himself
his control has deserted him for the moment ... and WETTELAND has walked the winning run
that was RAYBURN's first walk of the series
So ... ducks on the pond ... TRILLO, OLIVER, RAYBURN around the diamond
Prescott now sends Koji YAMAMOTO to bat ... from the right
Koji has collected a hit and a walk in four times up ... and he scored once
YAMAMOTO brushes his shirt ... he lifts the bat, weighing it
takes a quick glance at the scoreboard ... WETTELAND positions his mitt
WETTELAND has got to throw strikes ... there is nowhere to put Koji YAMAMOTO
the batter stands in ... he digs in deep with his spikes ... leans in
WETTELAND...foot on the rubber ... WETTELAND's ready to fire it in
Wranglers manager Buck Miller IV looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... who is it? ... Jake POWELL will bat for YAMAMOTO ... bats right
he breaks off a willow branch ... strides toward the box
Jake POWELL walking up to bat ... for Jake his first at bat in the series
known to whack that ball pretty well
Average speed at second ... that's the tying run
POWELL preparing himself ... WETTELAND bends for the rosin bag
the ump wants to look at the ball ... now he returns it to WETTELAND ... batter in the box
adjusts himself ... leans in
WETTELAND sets up on the rubber again ... righty against righty ... BENCH set
* J. POWELL facing J. WETTELAND, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-4
Infield deep ... he lets it go ... lined hard to right ... base hit ... MEUSEL is after it
he cuts it off deep in the gap ... TRILLO scores ... OLIVER is around third
RAYBURN is around second ... they're waving OLIVER in ... they're holding RAYBURN at second
here comes the throw home ... RAYBURN's going for third on the throw
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing
and RAYBURN takes third on the throw ... POWELL holds at first
Bandits 4, Wranglers 4
So the single drives in two big runs ... and the Wranglers tie it up!
they have matched the Bandits at 4-4! ... just listen to that crowd!
Okay, folks, listen up ... Prescott now sends Luis SALAZAR to bat ... from the right
Wranglers with ... two on...second base is open no outs ... score tied
SALAZAR is oh for one ... strikeouts have been a problem for him
SALAZAR readying himself ... WETTELAND positions his mitt ... how can they possibly get out of this?
SALAZAR in the box ... sets his cap ... waits
WETTELAND is on the slab ... the ball's hidden in his mitt ... right-hander WETTELAND ready
Buck Miller IV calm
* L. SALAZAR facing J. WETTELAND, B 9th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 4-4
HOLD RUNNER AT THIRD OR SQUEEZE? ... SALAZAR squares ... here comes RAYBURN
bunted nicely down the third base line ... BLUM tries to wave it foul ... but it stays fair
it's all over ... bunt base hit ... and the run scores
Bandits 4, Wranglers 5
And that's it! ... the Wranglers have won it! ... Game 1 goes to the Wranglers!!
spurred on by the disciplined leadership of Buck Miller IV ... our expectancy is rewarded
SALAZAR has won this game with a clutch 9th inning hit ... say it once more
baseball is a game of inches ... a tight one here, fans
the Wranglers sneak by the Bandits 5-4 ... here's the line ... for the Wranglers
5 runs on 12 hits ... no errors ... they leave 13 ... for the Bandits ... 4 runs on 7 hits
one misadventure ... and they leave 7 ... LYLE gets the win...his 1st
WETTELAND takes the loss...his 1st ... so the Wranglers gain a step
in the next game, they'll go after the Bandits again ... in this 7-game series
they now stand at ... Prescott ... one win ... no losses ... that puts the wraps on this one
Ernie Harwell and WAPBA leaving you from Prescott ... Wranglers take this one from the Bandits
5-4
FINAL SCORE : Bandits 4, Wranglers 5
