* TOP OF THE 1st, Cardinals 0, Vultures 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* C. CRISP facing H. RYU, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
RYU deals ... slow bounder to the right side ... SCUTARO's there ... throws quickly ... just in time
one away
* I. KINSLER facing H. RYU, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
RYU with the offering ... KINSLER bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but RABURN flags it down on the first bounce ... and KINSLER decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Ian KINSLER, his 3rd hit of the series
* A. BELTRE facing H. RYU, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman DAVIS right on the bag ... the pitch to BELTRE ... BELTRE lays off the pitch
ball four ... Adrian takes his base ... and KINSLER moves into scoring position
* A. GONZALEZ facing H. RYU, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... RYU with the offering ... hooked down the right field line
will it stay fair? ... yes! it's in play ... LOUGH's after it ... KINSLER scores
BELTRE's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to DAVIS ... GONZALEZ's in standing with a double
and they're holding BELTRE at third
Cardinals 1, Vultures 0
* J. BAUTISTA facing H. RYU, T 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infield deep ... RYU to the wind ... swung on ... strike three! ... it gets away from MONTERO
he scrambles ... the throw to first ... not in time ... and the run scores
Cardinals 2, Vultures 0
* D. NORRIS facing H. RYU, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infielders back ... the delivery ... grounded toward first ... DAVIS's there ... he picks it up
and he steps on first for the out ... but a run scores ... BAUTISTA moves to second
Cardinals 3, Vultures 0
* J. MERCER facing H. RYU, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
BAUTISTA now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... right by him ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Cardinals 3, Vultures 0
* J. DYSON facing E. SANTANA, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SANTANA with the offering ... and DYSON is caught looking ... one down
* T. TULOWITZKI facing E. SANTANA, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SANTANA delivers ... whistled to right ... in there for a hit ... BAUTISTA is over quickly
bobbles the ball momentarily ... but TULOWITZKI isn't buying it
he sticks to first with a single ... for Troy TULOWITZKI, his 7th hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing E. SANTANA, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... DAVIS lofts an air-ball to left ... LAKE and CRISP range over
LAKE says he'll take it ... and just barely does ... a little snow cone in his glove
LAKE is smiling now ... two gone ... and TULOWITZKI returns to first
* M. CABRERA facing E. SANTANA, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... swung on ... it's pushed to right ... BAUTISTA's there ... reaches up
and hauls it in ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Cardinals 3, Vultures 0
* J. LAKE facing H. RYU, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one
* J. LAKE facing H. RYU, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Here's the pitch ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... one away
* E. SANTANA facing H. RYU, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
And the pitch ... grounded to the right side ... DAVIS knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to RYU covering ... for the out
* C. CRISP facing H. RYU, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
RYU with the offering ... hot smash to SCUTARO ... takes it on one hop ... over to DAVIS at first
three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Cardinals 3, Vultures 0
* R. RABURN facing E. SANTANA, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SANTANA brings it home ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... GONZALEZ
takes the high hop ... he flips to SANTANA covering ... and they get him
* M. SCUTARO facing E. SANTANA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SANTANA kicks and deals ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center
CRISP's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
SCUTARO 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 SCUTARO
* M. MONTERO facing E. SANTANA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
He wheels and deals ... checked swing ... strike three ... two down
* D. LOUGH facing E. SANTANA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
Quick move to the plate ... rapped back to the mound ... and he spears it! ... throws to first
and the side is retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Cardinals 3, Vultures 0
* I. KINSLER facing H. RYU, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch from RYU ... driven to the gap in right ... LOUGH can't get there ... it falls in
KINSLER is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from DYSON
a photo finish at second ... SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for KINSLER
2nd safety for KINSLER ... for KINSLER, his 1st double of the series
for Ian KINSLER, his 4th hit of the series
* A. BELTRE facing H. RYU, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
KINSLER stretching his lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... RYU brings it ... grounder to SCUTARO
he scoops it up ... no play at third ... and he flips to first ... in time ... one away
KINSLER moves up
* A. GONZALEZ facing H. RYU, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
Vultures playing for the out at first ... checks third ... the pitch ... half swing ... yes!
GONZALEZ went too far ... out on strikes ... two away
* J. BAUTISTA facing H. RYU, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
KINSLER alert at third ... the delivery from RYU ... BAUTISTA started to go around
but he checked his swing in time ... he takes a walk to first
and there are runners at the corners
* D. NORRIS facing H. RYU, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-0
The runners take their lead ... he brings it home ... hit deep to center field
DYSON is racing back ... it's off the wall ... DYSON corrals the ball ... KINSLER scores
BAUTISTA is around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... NORRIS's in standing with a double
Cardinals 5, Vultures 0
And here comes Vultures manager Buck Miller IV ... he's asking RYU for the ball
taking the mound for the Vultures is Felix DOUBRONT ... so RYU is yanked early
he goes only two and two thirds ... his line ... 5 runs ... 4 earned ... on 4 hits ... walked 2
he fans 4 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it ... for DOUBRONT
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty DOUBRONT has worked three and a third
he has a 2.70 ERA ... no record yet ... he'll try to hold them to let the Vultures get back in it
* J. MERCER facing F. DOUBRONT, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-0
Here's the delivery ... a hot grounder down the line ... CABRERA dives ... it skips by him
fair ball! ... rolling into the corner ... NORRIS's around third ... he'll score
RABURN tracks it down ... and they're lucky to hold MERCER to a double
back-to-back doubles by the Cardinals
Cardinals 6, Vultures 0
* J. LAKE facing F. DOUBRONT, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-0
Felix DOUBRONT staring in ... ready to work ... and they're putting LAKE on ... free pass to Junior
setting up the force ... Buck Miller IV will let DOUBRONT ... take his chances with Ervin SANTANA
* E. SANTANA facing F. DOUBRONT, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... SANTANA hits in the air to right center field
LOUGH is over ... and so is the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Cardinals 6, Vultures 0
* F. DOUBRONT facing E. SANTANA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
SANTANA winds up ... swung on ... and drilled foul ... strike one
* F. DOUBRONT facing E. SANTANA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
SANTANA winds up ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... DOUBRONT goes down swinging
one down
* J. DYSON facing E. SANTANA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
SANTANA comes to the plate ... ripped hard toward straightaway center ... CRISP dives for it
it falls in in front of him ... it bounces off his chest ... but CRISP keeps it in front of him
and DYSON has to hold at first ... CRISP is lucky it didn't get by him
DYSON could have run forever ... for Jarrod DYSON, his 3rd hit of the series
* T. TULOWITZKI facing E. SANTANA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
He brings it in ... popped high to the right side ... GONZALEZ's backing up ... he's under it
he stabs out ... and he makes the catch ... and that's out number two ... that was a tough play
DYSON is not going anywhere
* C. DAVIS facing E. SANTANA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
SANTANA delivers ... swung on ... it's a long fly ball to left field ... going ... going ... gone!
home run for DAVIS ... he seems to like base runners
Cardinals 6, Vultures 2
* M. CABRERA facing E. SANTANA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and KINSLER gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 4th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 2
* C. CRISP facing F. DOUBRONT, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... DAVIS knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to DOUBRONT covering ... for the out
* I. KINSLER facing F. DOUBRONT, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
Here's the pitch ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... two down
* A. BELTRE facing F. DOUBRONT, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... a little tapper up the line ... DAVIS charges ... scoops it ... and tags BELTRE
three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 2
* R. RABURN facing E. SANTANA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
SANTANA brings it ... a blast to right ... way back ... it's gone! ... he just went with the pitch
Cardinals 6, Vultures 3
* M. SCUTARO facing E. SANTANA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
To the plate ... grounded to the right side ... KINSLER to his left ... and it sneaks through
single for SCUTARO ... that's SCUTARO's 2nd hit of the game
* M. MONTERO facing E. SANTANA, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6
SANTANA deals ... it's hit sharply on the ground ... MERCER ... to KINSLER ... to GONZALEZ
double play
* D. LOUGH facing E. SANTANA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
The delivery ... base hit right field ... and LOUGH will hold at first
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single
for David LOUGH, his 3rd hit of the series
* F. DOUBRONT facing E. SANTANA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6
He cranks and fires ... ground ball to KINSLER ... he's up with it
over to MERCER covering second ... it's by him! ... LOUGH's safe at second
he retrieves the ball ... and DOUBRONT holds at first ... KINSLER picks up an error
* J. DYSON facing E. SANTANA, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-6
The runners take their lead ... the pitch from SANTANA ... there's a little tapper
to the right side ... GONZALEZ hesitated coming in
and SANTANA is just watching from the mound ... and DYSON legs it out ... safe all around
and the bases are loaded ... that's DYSON's 2nd hit of the game
for Jarrod DYSON, his 4th hit of the series
* T. TULOWITZKI facing E. SANTANA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 3-6
The runners take their lead ... SANTANA rocks and fires ... easy bouncer to KINSLER
he scoops it up ... over to MERCER covering second ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 5th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 3
* A. GONZALEZ facing F. DOUBRONT, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
DOUBRONT brings it ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one away
* J. BAUTISTA facing F. DOUBRONT, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
And the pitch comes in ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three
a pair of strikeouts for DOUBRONT here in the 5th ... two down
* D. NORRIS facing F. DOUBRONT, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
DOUBRONT to the wind ... NORRIS started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the first base ump ... a base on balls for NORRIS
* J. MERCER facing F. DOUBRONT, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-3
Space on the right ... and the pitch comes in ... swing and a miss ... and MERCER is out
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 3
* C. DAVIS facing E. SANTANA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
SANTANA with the pitch ... DAVIS's called out on strikes ... one down
* M. CABRERA facing E. SANTANA, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
Now the delivery ... hard shot to the right side ... and it's through ... base hit for CABRERA
for Miguel CABRERA, his 7th hit of the series
* R. RABURN facing E. SANTANA, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6
The pitch ... fly ball to straightaway left ... LAKE's there ... waits ... and makes the catch
two gone ... and CABRERA returns to first
* M. SCUTARO facing E. SANTANA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6
The pitch ... swung on ... stroked solidly to left field ... it drops in front of LAKE
he fields it ... CABRERA's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... and he puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in
and SCUTARO is on with a single ... Marco with his 3rd hit in this game
* M. MONTERO facing E. SANTANA, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-6
The pitch ... swung on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... CRISP runs in on it
he's under it ... and makes the catch ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 3
* J. LAKE facing F. DOUBRONT, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
The pitch ... banged to left center ... base hit ... LAKE rounds first ... and holds with a single
for Junior LAKE, his 1st hit of the series
* E. SANTANA facing F. DOUBRONT, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-3
Infield back at double play depth ... here's the pitch from DOUBRONT ... DOUBRONT fans him
one down
* C. CRISP facing F. DOUBRONT, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-3
Firstbaseman DAVIS holding the runner on ... DOUBRONT delivers ... healthy cut by CRISP
he's out on strikes ... a pair of strikeouts for DOUBRONT here in the 6th ... two gone
* I. KINSLER facing F. DOUBRONT, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-3
DOUBRONT now ... right by him ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 3
* D. LOUGH facing E. SANTANA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
The delivery ... upstairs with a fast one ... LOUGH doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four
and David will get down to first ... and that's the 1st walk issued by SANTANA
that was LOUGH's first walk of the series
* F. DOUBRONT facing E. SANTANA, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6
Firstbaseman GONZALEZ's on the bag ... LOUGH with a substantial lead
infield looking for the bunt ... SANTANA brings it ... DOUBRONT lays off the pitch ... ball four
Felix takes his base ... and LOUGH moves to second
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by SANTANA ... that was DOUBRONT's first walk of the series
Vultures manager Buck Miller IV looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... you can mark DYSON out for the Vultures
Brett WALLACE will bat in his place ... bats left ... he shoulders the bat
he'll take his time getting to the box ... DYSON leaves this game with 2 hits
* B. WALLACE facing E. SANTANA, B 6th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-6
SANTANA kicks and delivers ... in the air to left ... LAKE has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* T. TULOWITZKI facing E. SANTANA, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-6
The runners take their lead ... SANTANA spins and fires to second ... LOUGH hits the dirt
the tag ... safe! ... good move ... he almost had him ... shortstop MERCER moved in behind LOUGH
and he does not like the call! ... he's arguing with the ump ... but he's cooling off
he had his say ... now SANTANA's set again ... he comes home ... grounded hard to BELTRE
he's up with it ... he goes to second for one ... back to first ... they turn it!
a double play ... and they get out of the inning
Another defensive change by Buck Miller IV ... Justin RUGGIANO is now playing center for Silver City
DOUBRONT pitched three and a third in relief ... he yielded ... 2 hits ... walked 2
he struck out 7
David CARPENTER is coming on to pitch for the Vultures ... he'll bat first ... for CARPENTER
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander CARPENTER has worked one inning
he has a lofty 9.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 7th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 3
* A. BELTRE facing D. CARPENTER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
The pitch ... swung on ... hit to RABURN in deep left ... he's back ... plenty of room
takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... one down
* A. GONZALEZ facing D. CARPENTER, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by MONTERO...strikeout ... two down
GONZALEZ has now struck out 3 times
* J. BAUTISTA facing D. CARPENTER, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-3
The pitch ... a blast to right ... that could be trouble ... LOUGH's chasing it
he's at the track ... against the wall ... he makes the catch ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 3
* C. DAVIS facing E. SANTANA, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-6
SANTANA into his motion ... delivers ... swung on ... a vicious liner toward the corner in left
LAKE cuts the ball off quickly ... and DAVIS will have to settle for a single
2nd hit for DAVIS in the game ... for Chris DAVIS, his 7th hit of the series
And here comes Cardinals manager Buck Miller IV ... he's asking SANTANA for the ball
on his way to the mound is Kenley JANSEN ... the right-hander ... so SANTANA goes six innings
the game for SANTANA ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 11 hits ... 2 homers ... 2 walks ... he fans 4
he's responsible for the runner ... he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead ... for JANSEN
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander JANSEN has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be looking for the double play
* M. CABRERA facing K. JANSEN, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6
The pitch comes in ... CABRERA smacks it ... straight down the line in left ... could it go?
it could ... and it does! ... just inside the left field foul pole ... home run for CABRERA
and two runs score
Cardinals 6, Vultures 5
* R. RABURN facing K. JANSEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
JANSEN comes to the plate ... that's pulled foul along third ... and it hops into the seats
a souvenir for the lady in red ... strike one
* R. RABURN facing K. JANSEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
JANSEN brings it home ... strike three on the outside corner ... JANSEN slipped one by him
one down
* M. SCUTARO facing K. JANSEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
He lets it go ... line drive base hit to right ... SCUTARO rounds first
but BAUTISTA wings it back in to KINSLER ... and SCUTARO will settle for a single
the tying run is on ... 4th safety for SCUTARO
* M. MONTERO facing K. JANSEN, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6
Firstbaseman GONZALEZ's on the bag ... the pitch ... bouncer to KINSLER
he flips to MERCER at second ... and they get him ... they get the out
no chance for a double play ... MONTERO reaches first on the play
* D. LOUGH facing K. JANSEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6
The pitch ... high fly ball to center ... CRISP's racing to the track ... this should do it
and he makes the catch ... Vultures go down
* TOP OF THE 8th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 5
* D. NORRIS facing D. CARPENTER, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
CARPENTER to the wind ... swung on and missed ... one down
* J. MERCER facing D. CARPENTER, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-5
Here's the delivery ... wide of the mark ... and MERCER walks
that was MERCER's first walk of the series
* J. LAKE facing D. CARPENTER, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-5
Big hole on the right side ... MERCER takes a good lead ... now he throws to first
and MERCER is back easily ... now CARPENTER is back on the rubber ... now he throws to first
and MERCER's ... safe! ... he dives back in ... CARPENTER gets the ball back
now he's set again ... now the pitch ... hit deep ... RUGGIANO takes three steps to his right
backs ... he's got it ... that's the second out ... MERCER's tagging
TRY FOR SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach holds him at first
Cardinals skipper Buck Miller IV walking down the bench
You can mark pitcher Kenley JANSEN out for the Cardinals ... Miller IV not letting him bat
Juan URIBE will now hit for him ... bats right ... he grabs a bat ... heads out
so JANSEN goes one inning ... the line on him ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... a homer
* J. URIBE facing D. CARPENTER, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-5
CARPENTER kicks and deals ... URIBE pops it up behind the plate ... MONTERO moves under it
and he's got it ... for the final out
Grant BALFOUR is coming on in relief for Elm Grove ... for BALFOUR
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander BALFOUR has worked one and a third
he has a 6.75 ERA ... no record yet ... it's his game to save
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 5
* J. RUGGIANO facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-6
BALFOUR with the pitch ... fastball ... high ... free pass to RUGGIANO
and the ump gives him first ... and BALFOUR barked something toward home
he was looking for that call ... and BALFOUR has walked the tying run
Vultures manager Buck Miller IV looking at his scoresheet
Miller IV is recalling pitcher CARPENTER ... Zack COZART will bat in his place ... bats right
he shoulders the bat ... he's making his way now to the batter's box
CARPENTER pitched two innings ... the game for CARPENTER ... no runs ... on no hits
Vultures skipper Buck Miller IV walking down the bench
Buck Miller IV will send in Rajai DAVIS ... to run for RUGGIANO
DAVIS takes his place at first base ... he has excellent speed
Buck getting some legs out there ... DAVIS has 3 stolen bases in the 3 games he's played
* Z. COZART facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-6
DAVIS bluffs going ... the pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
NORRIS comes up throwing ... going to be close ... SAFE!...high throw
that's his 4th steal of the series ... the tying run is now at second base
* Z. COZART facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-6
DAVIS now with an aggressive lead ... the pitch ... COZART squares ... bunted back to the mound
BALFOUR has it ... looks at third ... but fires to GONZALEZ at first
the throw is wild!...into right field ... DAVIS scores ... tie ballgame!
and COZART cruises in to second ... that'll be an error on BALFOUR ... 2 errors now for Elm Grove
the go ahead run is now at second base
Cardinals 6, Vultures 6
* T. TULOWITZKI facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 6-6
Here's the pitch from BALFOUR ... base hit right field ... it drops in front of BAUTISTA
he has to play the long bounce ... COZART rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to GONZALEZ ... and they're holding COZART at third
the go ahead run is now on third ... Troy with his 2nd hit in this game
14th hit for the Vultures ... for Troy TULOWITZKI, his 8th hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 6-6
Infield drawn in ... COZART down the line some at third ... BALFOUR comes to the plate
strike three ... DAVIS swung right through it ... one away! ... and BALFOUR gets a big strikeout
* M. CABRERA facing G. BALFOUR, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 6-6
Infield deep ... the runners take their lead ... BALFOUR deals ... it's blooped toward short
MERCER's backing up quickly ... and it drops for a hit ... CRISP fields it ... COZART scores
TULOWITZKI's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to MERCER ... and they're holding TULOWITZKI at second
Cardinals 6, Vultures 7
And here comes Cardinals manager Buck Miller IV ... again ... he's asking BALFOUR for the ball
coming in to relieve BALFOUR is Craig KIMBREL ... the right-hander
so BALFOUR goes only one third of an inning ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... both unearned
on 2 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners ... for KIMBREL
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander KIMBREL has worked two innings
he has a 4.50 ERA ... he'll be looking for the double play
* R. RABURN facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 7-6
The runners take their lead ... the offering from KIMBREL ... this one's got a chance
LAKE gives chase ... now he gives up ... it's a getty goner! ... RABURN takes his victory lap
that's good for three big runs
Cardinals 6, Vultures 10
* M. SCUTARO facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-6
The pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... KINSLER's there ... spins...fires to first
in time for the out ... two away ... at last
* M. MONTERO facing C. KIMBREL, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 10-6
The delivery ... hard two-bouncer to short ... MERCER covers it...plenty of time ... fires
for the third out
Rajai DAVIS ... he goes to center field for the Vultures
Jim HENDERSON is coming on to pitch for the Vultures ... he'll bat first ... for HENDERSON
his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander HENDERSON has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a lofty 10.80 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Cardinals 6, Vultures 10
* C. CRISP facing J. HENDERSON, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-10
HENDERSON brings it ... grounded to short ... TULOWITZKI charges ... takes it on the short hop
throws quickly ... out at first ... for the first out
* I. KINSLER facing J. HENDERSON, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 6-10
He lets one go ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... DAVIS's there
and he pulls it in ... two down
* A. BELTRE facing J. HENDERSON, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 6-10
The offering from HENDERSON ... bounced to short ... TULOWITZKI to his right ... he has it
and he throws him out ... and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Cardinals 6, Vultures 10
