USA_NJ_PA_2 Wins 6 in a Row and Hands USA_NE Their 4th Straight Loss

08/01/1880 - Both teams fought hard in this tight contest, and it was clear from the start that this one might end with a walk-off. The last inning 4-3 victory for USA_NJ_PA_2 was the icing on the cake for the home team faithful. Hardy Richardson-86 led the offense for USA_NJ_PA_2 going 1 for 6 with 2 RBI. With the victory, USA_NJ_PA_2 is now 46-36.

8-1-1880 (Day Game): 1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE (48-29) vs. 1880-USA_NJ_PA_2 1880_USA_NJ_PA_2 (46-36)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	R	H	E
1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	8	3
1880-USA_NJ_PA_2 1880_USA_NJ_PA_2	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	12	2

Batting

1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
N. Hanlon-90 (LF)	4	1	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.236
C. Nelson-84 (SS)	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	.224
R. Connor-85 (1B)	6	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.301
G. Gore-85 (CF)	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.307
J. O'Rourke-79 (DH)	6	0	2	2	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.361
J. Keenan-89 (C)	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.270
J. Manning-84 (RF)	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	.294
A. Whitney-86 (3B)	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.219
H. Carpenter-82 (PH9)(3B9)	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.231
S. Crane-83 (2B)	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.205
M. Dorgan-85 (PH12)	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.256
F. Corey-83 (2B12)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
	46	3	8	3	0	0	2	5	0	3	0	0	0	1	3	.276

2 for 8 with runners in scoring position.

2B: N. Hanlon-90[6], J. O'Rourke-79(2)[2]
RBI: J. O'Rourke-79[20], J. Keenan-89[9]
SF: J. Keenan-89[1]
E: C. Nelson-84[42], J. Manning-84[5], S. Crane-83[35]
GIDP: N. Hanlon-90[4], J. Manning-84[9]
LOB: 10

1880-USA_NJ_PA_2 1880_USA_NJ_PA_2	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	IBB	SO	SB	CS	SH	SF	E	AVE
T. Burns-90 (3B)	6	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	.288
B. Harbridge-84 (CF)	6	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.248
H. Richardson-86 (DH)	6	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.325
B. Purcell-90 (RF)	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	1	.292
D. Rowe-84 (1B)	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	.287
B. Crowley-84 (LF)	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	.286
C. Fulmer-83 (SS)	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.238
N. Cuthbert-72 (PH9)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	.317
D. Mack-73 (SS10)	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	.353
D. Pierson-76 (C)	6	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	.317
B. Fouser-76 (2B)	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	.067
C. Sensenderfer-71 (PH11)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
A. Allison-75 (2B12)	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.304
	50	4	12	1	0	0	4	4	0	15	4	2	0	0	2	.283

3 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

2B: A. Allison-75[1]
RBI: B. Harbridge-84[17], H. Richardson-86(2)[53], A. Allison-75[2]
SB: T. Burns-90(2)[30], B. Purcell-90[19], D. Pierson-76[1]
CS: B. Crowley-84[1], D. Mack-73[3]
E: B. Purcell-90[8], D. Rowe-84[6]
DP: 2
LOB: 10

Pitching

1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
T. Keefe-83	10.1	3	2	8	0	0	0	4	0	13	0	0	2.39	182	82
B. McGunnigle-79(L 1-1)	2.1	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2.08	34	-
F. Bradley-76	0.0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.50	6	-
	12.2	4	3	12	1	0	0	4	0	15	0	0	2.53	222	-

1880-USA_NJ_PA_2 1880_USA_NJ_PA_2	IP	R	ER	H	2B	3B	HR	BB	IBB	SO	WP	HBP	ERA	Pitches Thrown	Game Score
G. Bradley-76	10.0	3	2	6	2	0	0	4	0	2	1	0	2.19	136	73
S. Weaver-82	2.0	0	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	3.00	33	-
B. Parks-75(W 1-2)	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6.00	12	-
	13.0	3	2	8	3	0	0	5	0	3	1	0	2.06	181	-

Fielding

1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
F. Bradley-76	P	0	0	0	0
T. Keefe-83	P	0	0	0	0
B. McGunnigle-79	P	0	0	0	0
J. Keenan-89	C	17	15	2	0
R. Connor-85	1B	8	8	0	0
F. Corey-83	2B	1	0	1	0
S. Crane-83	2B	4	2	1	1
A. Whitney-86	3B	2	0	2	0
C. Nelson-84	SS	3	0	2	1
N. Hanlon-90	LF	1	1	0	0
G. Gore-85	CF	7	7	0	0
J. Manning-84	RF	4	3	0	1

1880-USA_NJ_PA_2 1880_USA_NJ_PA_2	Pos	CH	PO	A	E
G. Bradley-76	P	2	1	1	0
B. Parks-75	P	0	0	0	0
S. Weaver-82	P	0	0	0	0
D. Pierson-76	C	3	3	0	0
D. Rowe-84	1B	22	20	1	1
A. Allison-75	2B	3	1	2	0
B. Fouser-76	2B	6	0	6	0
T. Burns-90	3B	2	1	1	0
C. Fulmer-83	SS	10	3	7	0
D. Mack-73	SS	0	0	0	0
B. Crowley-84	LF	2	2	0	0
B. Harbridge-84	CF	3	3	0	0
B. Purcell-90	RF	6	5	0	1

DDBB Player of the Game: H. Richardson-86
Neutral Ballpark
Keefe-83 (1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE) strikes out 13 batters [206].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default

8-1-1880 (Day Game): 1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE (48-29) vs. 1880-USA_NJ_PA_2 1880_USA_NJ_PA_2 (46-36)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	R	H	E
1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	8	3
1880-USA_NJ_PA_2 1880_USA_NJ_PA_2	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	12	2

1880-USA_NE 1880_USA_NE

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
1) N. Hanlon-90 (LF)	BB,R(4)	LO9	-	GO63,DP	-	-	BB	-	-	GO53	-	2B	-
2) C. Nelson-84 (SS)	ROE9	-	SO	-	GO63	-	FO8	-	-	LO9	-	BB	-
3) R. Connor-85 (1B)	1B	-	1B,R(5)	-	GO43	-	-	GO43	-	ROE3	-	SO	-
4) G. Gore-85 (CF)	WP,FO9	-	1B,R(6)	-	LO3	-	-	GO31	-	GO13	-	GO43	-
5) J. O'Rourke-79 (DH)	PU3	-	2B,RBI	-	-	GO63	-	2B	-	-	GO43	-	FO9
6) J. Keenan-89 (C)	LO3	-	SF,RBI	-	-	BB,X(7)	-	FO7	-	-	GO43	-	PU4
7) J. Manning-84 (RF)	-	GO43	SO	-	-	GO463,DP	-	-	GO63	-	LO5	-	GO43
8) A. Whitney-86 (3B)	-	1B	-	LO8	-	-	GO63	-	-	-	-	-	-
H. Carpenter-82 (PH9)(3B9)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	LO9	-	-	LO3	-
9) S. Crane-83 (2B)	-	FO7	-	BB,X(1)	-	-	GO63	-	PU6	-	-	-	-
M. Dorgan-85 (PH12)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1B	-
F. Corey-83 (2B12)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

1880-USA_NJ_PA_2 1880_USA_NJ_PA_2

Player	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13
1) T. Burns-90 (3B)	SO	-	1B,E9	-	1B,SB(3),R(3)	-	1B	-	-	1B,SB(3)	-	LO8	-
2) B. Harbridge-84 (CF)	FO8	-	SO	-	1B,RBI	-	FO9	-	-	SO	-	GO43	-
3) H. Richardson-86 (DH)	1B	-	RBI,GO63	-	RBI,GO43	-	-	GOU	-	LO8	-	ROE6	-
4) B. Purcell-90 (RF)	SO	-	SO	-	FO7	-	-	BB	-	ROE4,SB(5)	-	SO	-
5) D. Rowe-84 (1B)	-	GO53	-	SO	-	SO	-	LO8	-	GO63	-	-	LO9
6) B. Crowley-84 (LF)	-	BB	-	BB,CS(8)	-	LO8	-	FO9	-	-	SO	-	SO
7) C. Fulmer-83 (SS)	-	LO4	-	SO	-	FO8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N. Cuthbert-72 (PH9)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	SO	-	-	-	-
D. Mack-73 (SS10)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	BB,CS(9)	-	1B,R(9)
8) D. Pierson-76 (C)	-	GOU	-	-	1B,SB(9),R(2)	-	FO8	-	SO	-	1B	-	1B
9) B. Fouser-76 (2B)	-	-	1B,R(3)	-	GO53	-	SO	-	SO	-	-	-	-
C. Sensenderfer-71 (PH11)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	LO5	-	-
A. Allison-75 (2B12)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2B,RBI

SCORING PLAYS

Top of the 1st
Batting next is Gore-85. 
  He brings a 11 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  The bases are loaded.
  Gore-85 waits ... 
  Bradley-76 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Look out, that pitch is way too high and it gets away from Pierson-76 ...
  wild pitch!
  Here comes Hanlon-90.
  Down to third goes Nelson-84.
  Connor-85 goes to second.

  And Bradley-76 can't keep USA_NE off the scoreboard here in the Top of the 1st ...
  They lead now 1 - 0.


Gore-85 is coming up next. 
  He brings a 11 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Nelson-84 is parked on third. Connor-85 leads off second. 
  Now the pitch to Gore-85 ...

  In the air to shallow right field ...
  and this could be trouble ...
  but Purcell-90, who was initially fooled, recovers quickly to make the play.



Top of the 3rd
Standing in to hit is O'Rourke-79. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Connor-85 is on at second. Gore-85 stretching his lead at first.
  Bradley-76 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  There's a high fly ball to center field ...
  Harbridge-84 should get there ...
  but the ball is carrying well ...
  and its over his head and off the wall for a double!
  O'Rourke-79 extends his hitting streak to 15 games.

  A wide turn ...
  But USA_NE will hold the runners here with one out ...
  Scoring from second is Connor-85.
  Gore-85 goes to third.



Keenan-89 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Gore-85 is parked on third. O'Rourke-79 takes his lead from second. 
  Bradley-76 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Hit on the button towards center field ...
  but right at Harbridge-84 ...
  who stays with it to retire Keenan-89.

  Gore-85 is tagging up ...
  and he scores easily.



Bottom of the 3rd
Richardson-86 brings his perfect swing into the box. 
  He has been finding the holes all season long.
  He entered the game batting .327 with 11 HR and 51 RBI.
  one gone.
  Fouser-76 is parked on third. Burns-90 perched out at second. 
  Keefe-83 sets and deals ...

  Richardson-86 hits a hard ground ball up the middle ... 
  nice stop by Nelson-84 to cut it off ... 
  and he fires to Connor-85 to get him.
  Here comes Fouser-76.
  Burns-90 advances to third base.



Bottom of the 5th
Now here's Harbridge-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one out.
  Runners at the corners.
  A step off and throw to first ...
  Safe! Burns-90 gets back.



That will bring up Harbridge-84. 
  He entered the game batting .250 with 16 RBI.
  one out.
  Runners at the corners.
  Connor-85 holding Burns-90 to the bag.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lined to center field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Gore-85 ...
  base hit for Harbridge-84.

  And they won't gamble with one out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Scoring from third is Pierson-76.
  Burns-90 takes second.



Richardson-86 checks in. 
  He entered the game batting .327 with 11 HR and 51 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Runners at first and third.
  Harbridge-84 held on by Connor-85.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Soft little one hopper ...
  Crane-83 picks ...
  Throws ...
  Got him!
  Here comes Burns-90.
  Over to second goes Harbridge-84.

  And the game is tied at 3.



Bottom of the 13th
And the hitter is Allison-75. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 1 RBI.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 13th.
  Mack-73 is hanging out at second. Pierson-76 is edging off the bag at first.
  Bradley-76 sets and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  lifted deep to left field ...
  back goes Hanlon-90 ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get to it ...
  and that's going to be a long double for Allison-75.
  Scoring from second is Mack-73.
  Pierson-76 hustles to third base.

  And that breaks the tie, USA_NJ_PA_2 now leads 4 - 3.

PLAY BY PLAY

A great day for a scheduled game between
USA_NE (48-28) and USA_NJ_PA_2 (45-36).
The starting pitcher for USA_NE is Tim Keefe-83 (24-13, 2.41).
The starting pitcher for USA_NJ_PA_2 is George Bradley-76 (21-20, 2.20).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Stepping to the plate is Hanlon-90. 
  nobody down.
  Bradley-76 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Walked him on four pitches.


Now here's Nelson-84. 
  He entered the game batting .227 with 27 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Hanlon-90 stretching his lead at first.
  Hanlon-90 held on by Rowe-84.
  Bradley-76 winds and deals ...

  And that's hit in the air to right field ...
  Purcell-90 starts back ...
  but is now coming in ...
  and it bounces out of his glove ...
  error on Purcell-90, he should have made that play ...
  and Nelson-84 is safe at first.
  Hanlon-90 goes to second.


Standing in with a quick and powerful bat is Connor-85. 
  He entered the game batting .300 with 50 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Hanlon-90 perched out at second. Nelson-84 leads off first.
  Bradley-76 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Hard ground ball ...
  through the hole on the left side ...
  and that is going to be a single for Connor-85.

  Taking an extra base against Crowley-84 here is unlikely ...
  The runners will stop where they are ...
  Hanlon-90 advances to third.
  Nelson-84 advances to second.


Batting next is Gore-85. 
  He brings a 11 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 1st.
  The bases are loaded.
  Gore-85 waits ... 
  Bradley-76 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Look out, that pitch is way too high and it gets away from Pierson-76 ...
  wild pitch!
  Here comes Hanlon-90.
  Down to third goes Nelson-84.
  Connor-85 goes to second.

  And Bradley-76 can't keep USA_NE off the scoreboard here in the Top of the 1st ...
  They lead now 1 - 0.


Gore-85 is coming up next. 
  He brings a 11 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Nelson-84 is parked on third. Connor-85 leads off second. 
  Now the pitch to Gore-85 ...

  In the air to shallow right field ...
  and this could be trouble ...
  but Purcell-90, who was initially fooled, recovers quickly to make the play.


O'Rourke-79 steps into the box. 
  He entered the game with a 14 game hitting streak.
  one out here in the Top of the 1st.
  Nelson-84 creeping down the line at third. Connor-85 is on at second. 
  Bradley-76 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's popped up just behind the mound near first base ...
  Rowe-84 settling under it ...
  and he makes the catch.


Now at the plate, Keenan-89. 
  two down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Tight situation now for Bradley-76, with Nelson-84 just 90 feet away at third. Connor-85 is on at second. 
  Bradley-76 ready, here he comes ...

  Swung on ...
  hard line drive ...
  and a nice grab by Rowe-84 to take a hit away ...
  Keenan-89 is out.


  That'll do it for USA_NE in the Top of the 1st.
  But they get 1 run in the inning...
  and have now jumped out on top 1 - 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** USA_NE 1 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Burns-90, Harbridge-84, and Richardson-86 ***


Burns-90 will be the hitter. 
  He brings a 7 game hitting streak with him to the plate.
  nobody gone.
  Keefe-83 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on and missed for strike three ...
  Keefe-83 gets him with the fastball.


Getting set to hit is Harbridge-84. 
  one down.
  Keefe-83 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Put in the air to center ...
  Gore-85 eases back ...
  And makes the grab.


Richardson-86 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .327 with 11 HR and 51 RBI.
  two away.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  And there's a liner to left field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Hanlon-90 ...
  but he'll have to play it on a hop...
  single for Richardson-86.


Batting next is Purcell-90. 
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Richardson-86 takes his lead from first.
  Big hole on the right side with Connor-85 holding the runner.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on and missed ...
  Down goes Purcell-90.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  And after 1 it's USA_NE 1 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** USA_NE 1 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Manning-84, Whitney-86, and Crane-83 ***


Coming up next, Manning-84. 
  He entered the game batting .303 with 2 HR and 26 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Bradley-76 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Ground ball to second base ...
  Fouser-76 gobbles it up ...
  And his throw is in time.


Settling into the right side of the box is Whitney-86. 
  He entered the game batting .216 with 10 RBI.
  one down.
  Bradley-76 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's grounded sharply up the middle ...
  past Fulmer-83 and into center field ...
  Harbridge-84 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Whitney-86 is going to have himself a single.


Getting set to hit is Crane-83. 
  one out here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Whitney-86 is parked on first.
  Bradley-76 a long look at Whitney-86 ...
  Bradley-76 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  High fly ball down the left field line ...
  Crowley-84 chases after it ...
  And makes the catch in fair territory.


Hanlon-90 ready to face off against Bradley-76 ...
staring him down.
  two out.
  Whitney-86 is parked on first.
  Bradley-76 throws to first ...
  Safe!



Up next for USA_NE, Hanlon-90. 
  two gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Whitney-86 stretching his lead at first.
  Rowe-84 holding Whitney-86 to the bag.
  Bradley-76 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  And there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Purcell-90 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_NE...
  We've played 1 and a half, and the score is USA_NE 1 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** USA_NE 1 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Rowe-84, Crowley-84, and Fulmer-83 ***


Now here's Rowe-84. 
  nobody down.
  Keefe-83 sets his hands at the belt ...
  now looks in to get a sign from Keenan-89 ...
  the pitch ...

  Slow bouncer toward third base ...
  Whitney-86 charges in ...
  Scoops it up ...
  And fires to Connor-85 for the out.


Coming up to the plate is Crowley-84. 
  one gone.
  Keefe-83 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Way upstairs ... and that's ball four to Crowley-84.


Getting set to hit is Fulmer-83. 
  He entered the game batting .241 with 3 HR and 21 RBI.
  one down.
  Crowley-84 is edging off the bag at first.
  A throw to first ...
  Quick tag by Connor-85 ...
  But Crowley-84 was back in time.



Fulmer-83 is up there now. 
  one gone.
  Crowley-84 is parked on first.
  Connor-85 holding Crowley-84 to the bag.
  Keefe-83 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Line drive to second base ...
  and that's snared by Crane-83 to take a hit away from Fulmer-83!


And that brings up the right-hander Pierson-76. 
  two down.
  Crowley-84 stretching his lead at first.
  Keefe-83 rifles it to first ...
  Safe!  Crowley-84 scrambles back.



Now Pierson-76 strolls to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .298 with 5 RBI.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Crowley-84 leads off first.
  Big hole on the right side with Connor-85 holding the runner.
  Keefe-83 ready and deals ...

  Hit hard on the ground to first base ...
  Connor-85 grabs it and steps on the bag for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  We've played 2, and the score is USA_NE 1 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** USA_NE 1 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Nelson-84, Connor-85, and Gore-85 ***


Nelson-84 at the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .227 with 27 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Nelson-84 waiting ... 
  now Bradley-76 delivers ...

  Swung on and missed, strike three ...
  Bradley-76 blows it by him.


Hitting next is Connor-85. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one gone.
  Bradley-76 cranks it up and deals ...

  And a line drive base hit into center field ...
  Harbridge-84 comes in to take it on a hop ...
  single for Connor-85.


Gore-85 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Connor-85 is edging off the bag at first.
  Throw to first ...
  Safe!  Connor-85 just did get back in time.



Gore-85 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  one out here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Connor-85 leads off first.
  Bradley-76 glances over at first ...
  Bradley-76 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's a base hit into left field ...
  Crowley-84 picks it up quickly to hold Gore-85 to a single.
  Gore-85 extends his hitting streak to 12 games.

  A quick glance out at Crowley-84 ...
  and the runner will not try for an extra base ...
  On to second goes Connor-85.


Standing in to hit is O'Rourke-79. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Connor-85 is on at second. Gore-85 stretching his lead at first.
  Bradley-76 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  There's a high fly ball to center field ...
  Harbridge-84 should get there ...
  but the ball is carrying well ...
  and its over his head and off the wall for a double!
  O'Rourke-79 extends his hitting streak to 15 games.

  A wide turn ...
  But USA_NE will hold the runners here with one out ...
  Scoring from second is Connor-85.
  Gore-85 goes to third.


Keenan-89 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Gore-85 is parked on third. O'Rourke-79 takes his lead from second. 
  Bradley-76 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Hit on the button towards center field ...
  but right at Harbridge-84 ...
  who stays with it to retire Keenan-89.

  Gore-85 is tagging up ...
  and he scores easily.


Now Manning-84 digs in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two out.
  O'Rourke-79 leads off second. 
  Bradley-76 cranks it up and deals ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Manning-84 strikes out.


  2 runs, 3 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_NE...
  And after 2 and a half it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Fouser-76, Burns-90, and Harbridge-84 ***


So here's Fouser-76. 
  He entered the game batting .038 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Line drive ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Fouser-76 is on with a single.


Here's Burns-90. 
  He entered the game batting .281 with 2 HR and 34 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Fouser-76 is parked on first.
  Keefe-83 a long look at Fouser-76 ...
  Keefe-83 ready, here he comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's looped into right field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Manning-84 ... 
  a single for Burns-90.
  Burns-90 extends his hitting streak to 8 games.

  And the ball slips out of Manning-84's hands as he goes to throw ...
  Burns-90 is going to take an extra base ...
  charge the error to Manning-84.
  Down to third goes Fouser-76.


Left-handed Harbridge-84 ready to face off against Keefe-83 ...
staring him down.
  nobody out.
  Tight situation now for Keefe-83, with Fouser-76 just 90 feet away at third. Burns-90 leads off second. 
  Keefe-83 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on and missed ...
  He was way out in front of that changeup from Keefe-83.


Richardson-86 brings his perfect swing into the box. 
  He has been finding the holes all season long.
  He entered the game batting .327 with 11 HR and 51 RBI.
  one gone.
  Fouser-76 is parked on third. Burns-90 perched out at second. 
  Keefe-83 sets and deals ...

  Richardson-86 hits a hard ground ball up the middle ... 
  nice stop by Nelson-84 to cut it off ... 
  and he fires to Connor-85 to get him.
  Here comes Fouser-76.
  Burns-90 advances to third base.


And that brings up the righty Purcell-90. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Burns-90 inches away from third. 
  Now the pitch to Purcell-90 ...

  And Purcell-90 swings right through it ... Down he goes.


  1 run, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  And after 3 it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 1.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Whitney-86, Crane-83, and Hanlon-90 ***


Coming up next, Whitney-86. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lined to center ...
  But right at Harbridge-84 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.


Crane-83 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down here in the Top of the 4th.
  Bradley-76 rears back and fires ...

  Ball four ... he walked him.


Hanlon-90 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out.
  Crane-83 takes his lead from first.
  Bradley-76 checks Crane-83 to keep him close to the bag ...
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Grounded to Fulmer-83 who steps on the bag ...
  throws a rocket to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NE...
  3 and a half in the books, and it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 1.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Rowe-84, Crowley-84, and Fulmer-83 ***


Now Rowe-84 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out.
  Keefe-83 rocks and fires ...

  A big swing and a miss ...
  And Keefe-83 chalks up another strikeout.


Standing in to hit is Crowley-84. 
  one out.
  Keefe-83 winds and deals ...

  Way inside and they walked him.


Up to bat is Fulmer-83. 
  He entered the game batting .241 with 3 HR and 21 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Crowley-84 stretching his lead at first.
  Keefe-83 checks Crowley-84 to keep him close to the bag ...
  The pitch on the way to Fulmer-83 ...

  Swung on and missed ...
  He was way out in front of that changeup from Keefe-83.


Pierson-76 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game batting .298 with 5 RBI.
  two gone.
  Crowley-84 stretching his lead at first.
  A daring lead by Crowley-84 ...

  There goes Crowley-84 ...
  the throw from Keenan-89 ...
  is in time, they got him!


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  And after 4 it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 1.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Nelson-84, Connor-85, and Gore-85 ***


Nelson-84 is up there now. 
  He entered the game batting .227 with 27 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 5th.
  Bradley-76 cranks and fires ...

  Routine grounder back up the middle ...
  Fulmer-83 ranges over to play it ...
  And throws to first for the out.


So here's Connor-85. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2.
  one down here in the Top of the 5th.
  Bradley-76 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and Bradley-76 delivers...

  Hit on the ground to second base ...
  Fouser-76 gathers it ...
  And sends it to Rowe-84 for the out.


Stepping to the plate is Gore-85. 
  He entered the game batting .310 with 4 HR and 41 RBI.
  two away.
  And Gore-85 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Bradley-76 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined towards right field ...
  but right to Rowe-84 ...
  and Gore-85 is out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NE...
  And after 4 and a half it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 1.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Pierson-76, Fouser-76, and Burns-90 ***


Hitting next is Pierson-76. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Keefe-83 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to second base ...
  just out of Crane-83's reach ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Manning-84 ...
  single for Pierson-76.


And that brings up Fouser-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody down.
  Pierson-76 is parked on first.
  Pierson-76 has a good lead ...

  There goes Pierson-76 ...
  the throw from Keenan-89 ...
  is a good one, but he beats it out.


The right-handed Fouser-76 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody gone.
  Pierson-76 takes his lead from second. 
  Keefe-83 sets and deals ...

  Chopper to Whitney-86 at third base ...
  He backs up a step to field it ...
  And throws Fouser-76 out at first.


Hitting next is Burns-90. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one down.
  Pierson-76 is hanging out at second. 
  Keefe-83 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Ground ball into right field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Manning-84 ...
  and that's going to be a single for Burns-90.

  Taking an extra base against Manning-84 here is unlikely ...
  The runners will stop where they are ...
  Pierson-76 heads to third.


Now here's Harbridge-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one out.
  Runners at the corners.
  A step off and throw to first ...
  Safe! Burns-90 gets back.



That will bring up Harbridge-84. 
  He entered the game batting .250 with 16 RBI.
  one out.
  Runners at the corners.
  Connor-85 holding Burns-90 to the bag.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lined to center field ...
  and that's going to get down in front of Gore-85 ...
  base hit for Harbridge-84.

  And they won't gamble with one out ...
  The runners throw on the brakes ...
  Scoring from third is Pierson-76.
  Burns-90 takes second.


Richardson-86 steps in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Burns-90 is on at second. Harbridge-84 leads off first.
  A daring lead by Burns-90 ...

  Burns-90 goes ...
  the throw from Keenan-89 ...
  is high, and he's in there.
  and that is Burns-90's 29th stolen base of the season.


Richardson-86 checks in. 
  He entered the game batting .327 with 11 HR and 51 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Runners at first and third.
  Harbridge-84 held on by Connor-85.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Soft little one hopper ...
  Crane-83 picks ...
  Throws ...
  Got him!
  Here comes Burns-90.
  Over to second goes Harbridge-84.

  And the game is tied at 3.


So here's Purcell-90. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Keefe-83 in a bit of a jam here, with Harbridge-84 at second. 
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit in the air to shallow left field ...
  but Hanlon-90 is hustling in for it ...
  and that'll take care of Purcell-90.


  That'll do it for USA_NJ_PA_2 in the Bottom of the 5th.
  But they get 2 runs in the inning...
  and after 5, we're tied at 3.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: O'Rourke-79, Keenan-89, and Manning-84 ***


Now batting, O'Rourke-79. 
  He entered the game batting .364 with 3 HR and 19 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 6th.
  Bradley-76 ready, here he comes ...

  Routine roller hit right to Fulmer-83 ...
  He fields it smoothly ...
  And whips it to first base to get O'Rourke-79.


Now Keenan-89 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  one gone here in the Top of the 6th.
  Bradley-76 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  It's in the dirt ... and that's ball four to Keenan-89.


Now at the plate, Manning-84. 
  He entered the game batting .303 with 2 HR and 26 RBI.
  one gone.
  Keenan-89 leads off first.
  Bradley-76 checks Keenan-89 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Bradley-76 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Manning-84 hits it on the ground to second base ...
  taken there by Fouser-76 ... 
  he fires to Fulmer-83 for the force ...
  and on to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NE...
  5 and a half in the books, and it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Rowe-84, Crowley-84, and Fulmer-83 ***


Right-handed Rowe-84 ready to face off against Keefe-83 ...
staring him down.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  And Rowe-84 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Keefe-83 delivers ...

  Struck him out swinging ...
  Keefe-83 polishes him off with a fastball.


Crowley-84 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Keefe-83.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  The windup and the pitch from Keefe-83 ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to center field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Gore-85 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


Up to bat is Fulmer-83. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two gone.
  The windup and the pitch from Keefe-83 ...

  Banged in the air to deep center field ...
  tough play for Gore-85, who got a late jump ...
  but he catches up to it to make the play.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  We've played 6, and the score is USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Whitney-86, Crane-83, and Hanlon-90 ***


That will bring up the righty Whitney-86. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody out.
  Bradley-76 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Hit on the ground to shortstop ...
  Fulmer-83 gathers it ...
  And sends it to Rowe-84 for the out.


Now here's Crane-83. 
  He entered the game batting .208 with 1 HR and 18 RBI.
  one down.
  Bradley-76 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Grounder toward Fulmer-83 ...
  He fields it smoothly ...
  And throws to first in time.


Standing in to hit is Hanlon-90. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two away.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Just missed outside, and that's ball four.


Getting set to hit is Nelson-84. 
  He entered the game batting .227 with 27 RBI.
  two out.
  Hanlon-90 leads off first.
  A step off and throw to first ...
  Safe! Hanlon-90 gets back.



Up next for USA_NE, Nelson-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  two away here in the Top of the 7th.
  Hanlon-90 leads off first.
  Big hole on the right side with Rowe-84 holding the runner.
  Bradley-76 cranks and fires ...

  High fly ball to the gap in right center ...
  Harbridge-84 on the dead run ...
  and he catches up to it to pick it off on the warning track ...
  nice play!


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_NE...
  And after 6 and a half it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Pierson-76, Fouser-76, and Burns-90 ***

Stand up... it's time for the 7th inning stretch.


That will bring up the righty Pierson-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody down.
  Now the pitch to Pierson-76 ...

  Hit in the air to deep center field ...
  going back is Gore-85 ...
  and he picks it off to retire Pierson-76.


Now Fouser-76 digs in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Keefe-83 nice change up to get Fouser-76.
  And Keefe-83 has 8 strikeouts.


Burns-90 at the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .281 with 2 HR and 34 RBI.
  two out.
  Keefe-83 delivers ...

  Breaking ball ...
  and Burns-90 skies one to left field ...
  over to get it is Hanlon-90 ...
  but that's going to fall in there for a single.


Getting set to hit is Harbridge-84. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Burns-90 takes his lead from first.
  Keefe-83 checks Burns-90 to keep him close to the bag ...
  A little chat going on between Keenan-89 and Harbridge-84 ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Hit high to right ...
  But not very deep ...
  Waiting is Manning-84 ...
  And he's got it.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  We've played 7, and the score is USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Connor-85, Gore-85, and O'Rourke-79 ***


Connor-85 stands in ready to do some damage. 
  He entered the game batting .300 with 50 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Bradley-76 cranks and fires ...

  Soft liner caught ... no, trapped by Fouser-76 at second base ...
  Who now throws to first for the out.


Gore-85 stands in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one gone here in the Top of the 8th.
  Bradley-76 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Broken-bat bouncer right to Rowe-84 ...
  He gets it on a good hop ...
  And underhands it to Bradley-76 to retire Gore-85.


Coming up next, O'Rourke-79. 
  He entered the game batting .364 with 3 HR and 19 RBI.
  two out here in the Top of the 8th.
  Bradley-76 rears back and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a fly ball to right field ...
  but slicing away from Purcell-90 ...
  and he can't get to it ...
  it gets by him and goes to the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for O'Rourke-79.


And play stops for a moment as Keenan-89 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  two out here in the Top of the 8th.
  O'Rourke-79 leads off second. 
  Bradley-76 steps in and is ready to toss pitch number 111 ...
  the runner is going ...

  There's a high fly ball to deep left field ...
  Crowley-84 should get there ...
  and he does, to take care of Keenan-89.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_NE...
  And after 7 and a half it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Richardson-86, Purcell-90, and Rowe-84 ***


Now Richardson-86 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  nobody down.
  So far Keefe-83 has thrown 121 pitches this game ...
  and is ready to deliver another ...

  Grounded hard to first base ...
  Connor-85 takes it to the bag himself.


Batting next for USA_NJ_PA_2, Purcell-90. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Keefe-83 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  And that's high, for ball four.


Coming up to the plate is Rowe-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one out.
  Purcell-90 leads off first.
  Keefe-83 a long look at Purcell-90 ...
  The pitch on the way to Rowe-84 ...

  Lined to center ...
  That won't fall in, but he hit it hard ...
  And Gore-85 catches it to retire Rowe-84.


Crowley-84 checks in. 
  He entered the game batting .292 with 7 HR and 27 RBI.
  two away.
  Purcell-90 takes his lead from first.
  Keefe-83 glances over at first ...
  Keefe-83 looks in to get a sign from Keenan-89 ...
  and deals pitch number 130 ...

  And there's a little flare to right field ...
  Manning-84 got a great jump and is coming in a hurry ...
  and he puts it away for the out ...
  great hustle there!


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  We've played 8, and the score is USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Manning-84, Whitney-86, and Crane-83 ***


And that brings up the right-hander Manning-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 9th.
  Bradley-76 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's up the middle ...
  Fulmer-83 glides over ... 
  scoops it up ...
  and throws him out.


Whitney-86 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  one out here in the Top of the 9th.

And now he's being called back ...
It looks like Carpenter-82 is going to pinch hit.

  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a liner to right field ...
  coming up to get a bead on it is Purcell-90 ...
  and he makes a fine running catch.


Getting set to hit is Crane-83. 
  He entered the game batting .208 with 1 HR and 18 RBI.
  two out here in the Top of the 9th.
  Bradley-76 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Popped him up ...
  Way up there, behind the pitcher's mound ... who wants it? ...
  and now Fulmer-83 calling for it ...
  and puts it away for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NE...
  And after 8 and a half it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Bottom of the 9th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Fulmer-83, Pierson-76, and Fouser-76 ***

We have a close one... time to make some noise!


Up next for USA_NJ_PA_2, Fulmer-83. 
  He entered the game batting .241 with 3 HR and 21 RBI.
  nobody down.

Check that, they're going to the bench ...
Cuthbert-72 is going to pinch hit.

  Cuthbert-72 waiting ... 
  now Keefe-83 delivers ...

  Strike three ...
  Cuthbert-72 goes down swinging ...
  Like Benny Goodman.
  And that's 9 strikeouts for Keefe-83.


And that brings up the right-hander Pierson-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one gone.
  Keefe-83 rocks and fires ...

  Taken for strike three ...
  And that'll do it for Pierson-76.
  And that's 10 Ks for Keefe-83.


Standing in to hit is Fouser-76. 
  He entered the game batting .038 with 1 RBI.
  two gone.
  Keefe-83 rears back and fires ...

  Strike three called ...
  As Keefe-83 paints the outside corner.
  And that's 11 Ks for Keefe-83.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  And after 9 it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Top of the 10th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Hanlon-90, Nelson-84, and Connor-85 ***

Mack-73 is taking his spot at SS. 


Now here's Hanlon-90. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 10th.
  The pitch on the way to Hanlon-90 ...

  Grounded hard to third base ... 
  up with it there is Burns-90 ... 
  lots of time ... 
  and he throws out Hanlon-90 easily.


Nelson-84 checks in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  one gone.
  Bradley-76 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Stroked to right ...
  But this one has a little air under it ...
  And Purcell-90 makes the catch.


The dangerous Connor-85 checks in. 
  So far today he is 2 for 4.
  two gone.
  Bradley-76 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Grounded to first base ... 
  and Rowe-84 kicks it ... 
  that'll be an error, and Connor-85 is safe at first.


Gore-85 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .310 with 4 HR and 41 RBI.
  two away.
  Connor-85 takes his lead from first.
  Connor-85 held on by Rowe-84.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  A little come-backer to the mound ...
  up with it is Bradley-76 ... 
  and he throws to Rowe-84 to get him.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_NE...
  And after 9 and a half it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Bottom of the 10th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Burns-90, Harbridge-84, and Richardson-86 ***


Now batting, Burns-90. 
  He entered the game batting .281 with 2 HR and 34 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Keefe-83 ready, here he comes ...

  Swung on ...
  soft line drive up the middle ...
  just over the infield ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Gore-85 ...
  single for Burns-90.


Harbridge-84 steps in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  Burns-90 leads off first.
  Connor-85 holding Burns-90 to the bag.
  Harbridge-84 waiting ... 
  now Keefe-83 delivers ...

  Harbridge-84 strikes out swinging on a fastball.
  And that's 12 Ks for Keefe-83.


Richardson-86 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 2 RBI.
  one down.
  Burns-90 takes his lead from first.
  Burns-90 has a good lead ...

  Burns-90 goes ...
  the throw from Keenan-89 ...
  is high, and he's in there.


Up next for USA_NJ_PA_2, Richardson-86. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4 with 2 RBI.
  one out.
  Burns-90 is hanging out at second. 
  Keefe-83 steps off and looks at Burns-90 ...
  Burns-90 dives back ...
  And he'll stay put for now.



Richardson-86 moves into the box now. 
  He has been driving in some runs this year.
  He entered the game batting .327 with 11 HR and 51 RBI.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  Burns-90 is hanging out at second. 
  Now the pitch to Richardson-86 ...

  There's a shot to center ...
  But Gore-85 is waiting for it ...
  And pulls it in.


Purcell-90 steps in. 
  He entered the game batting .301 with 2 HR and 22 RBI.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  Burns-90 takes his lead from second. 
  Keefe-83 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Routine ground ball to second base ...
  and Crane-83 boots it ... 
  error on Crane-83 and Purcell-90 is safe at first.
  Stopping at third is Burns-90.


Rowe-84 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  And a bit of drama here for Keefe-83 and USA_NE, with runners at the corners.
  A daring lead by Purcell-90 ...

  There goes Purcell-90 ...
  a poor throw by Keenan-89 ...
  and he is in there standing.


Rowe-84 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Keefe-83 looks in.
  two down here in the Bottom of the 10th.
  Burns-90 measures his lead at third. Purcell-90 is hanging out at second. 
  Keefe-83 ready, here he comes ...

  Easy bouncer to Nelson-84 at shortstop ...
  But he loses the handle ...
  Now quickly recovers ...
  And tosses to first for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  And after 10 it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Top of the 11th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: O'Rourke-79, Keenan-89, and Manning-84 ***

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Weaver-82.


O'Rourke-79 chatting with Pierson-76 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now the slugger is ready.
  nobody out.
  And Weaver-82 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Bouncing ball to Fouser-76 ...
  He gathers it in ...
  Sets, and fires to first for the out.


Up to bat is Keenan-89. 
  He entered the game batting .282 with 1 HR and 8 RBI.
  one down.
  Weaver-82 sets and delivers ...

  Easy roller to Fouser-76 at second base ...
  He collects it and sends it to first to retire Keenan-89.


And that brings up the righty Manning-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  two out here in the Top of the 11th.
  Weaver-82 steps off the mound ...
  Manning-84 also steps out ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  line drive ...
  but Burns-90 is right there ...
  to make the play on that hard shot ...
  he had him played perfectly.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NE...
  And after 10 and a half it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Bottom of the 11th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Crowley-84, Mack-73, and Pierson-76 ***


Settling into the box is Crowley-84. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody gone.
  Keefe-83 looks down and gets a sign from Keenan-89 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Crowley-84 swings right through it for strike three.
  And that's 13 strikeouts for Keefe-83.


Batting next for USA_NJ_PA_2, Mack-73. 
  He entered the game batting .349 with 2 HR and 11 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 11th.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Way upstairs ... and that's ball four to Mack-73.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be McGunnigle-79 coming on in relief.


Now Pierson-76 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 11th.
  Mack-73 is edging off the bag at first.
  Quick throw to first ...
  And Mack-73 gets back.



Now Pierson-76 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 11th.
  Mack-73 is edging off the bag at first.
  McGunnigle-79 a long look at Mack-73 ...
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  line shot ...
  over the infield and into center field for a base hit ...
  a blistering single for Pierson-76.

  And they won't test Gore-85 here ...
  The runners hold up ...
  Mack-73 advances to second base.


That will bring up Fouser-76. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one down.
  Mack-73 perched out at second. Pierson-76 leads off first.

But he's not going to get a chance here ...
They'll go to Sensenderfer-71 off of the bench.

  Mack-73 showing no respect for McGunnigle-79's pickoff move ...
  He has a solid lead ...

  Mack-73 goes ...
  the throw from Keenan-89 ...
  is right on the money to nail him!


Getting set to hit is Sensenderfer-71. 
  two out.
  Pierson-76 stretching his lead at first.
  A move to first ...
  Not in time!  Pierson-76 hustles back.



Up next for USA_NJ_PA_2, Sensenderfer-71. 
  two gone.
  Pierson-76 takes his lead from first.
  Pierson-76 held on by Connor-85.
  McGunnigle-79 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  Lined hard to third base ...
  but right there to handle it is Carpenter-82 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  And after 11 it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Top of the 12th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: Carpenter-82, Crane-83, and Hanlon-90 ***

Allison-75 is taking his spot at 2B. 


Up next for USA_NE, Carpenter-82. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 12th.
  Weaver-82 looks down and gets a sign from Pierson-76 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined towards right field ...
  but right to Rowe-84 ...
  and Carpenter-82 is out.


Crane-83 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Weaver-82.
  one out here in the Top of the 12th.

It looks like they're calling him back ...
Dorgan-85 is coming out of the dugout to pinch hit.

  Dorgan-85 waiting ... 
  now Weaver-82 delivers ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards second base ...
  and Allison-75 can't quite come up with it ...
  as it sails past him and into center field for a base hit ...
  Harbridge-84 cuts it off ...
  a single for Dorgan-85.


And that brings up the lefty Hanlon-90. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one down.
  Dorgan-85 leads off first.
  Weaver-82 checks Dorgan-85 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Weaver-82 winds and deals ...

  And there's a fly ball to center field ...
  but slicing away from Harbridge-84 ...
  and he can't get to it ...
  it gets by him and goes to the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for Hanlon-90.

  Taking an extra base against Harbridge-84 here is unlikely ...
  The runners will stop where they are ...
  Dorgan-85 heads to third.


So here's Nelson-84. 
  He entered the game batting .227 with 27 RBI.
  one out here in the Top of the 12th.
  Dorgan-85 creeping down the line at third. Hanlon-90 takes his lead from second. 
  And they bring the infield in.
  Nelson-84 waiting ... 
  now Weaver-82 delivers ...

  And that misses outside, for ball four.


Now Connor-85 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 2 for 5.
  one down here in the Top of the 12th.
  Tight spot for Weaver-82, with the bases loaded.
  The infield is in.
  Weaver-82 delivers ...

  Strike three called ...
  Weaver-82 locked him up with a breaking ball.


The umpire brushes off the plate ...
as Gore-85 gets set to hit.
  two out here in the Top of the 12th.
  The bases are loaded.
  And Gore-85 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Weaver-82 delivers ...

  A high chopper up the middle ...
  Allison-75 grabs it in stride ...
  And pegs it to Rowe-84 for the out.


  And Gore-85 fails to deliver with two out and the bases loaded.

  No runs, 2 hits, and 3 runners left on base for USA_NE...
  We've played 11 and a half, and the score is USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Bottom of the 12th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Burns-90, Harbridge-84, and Richardson-86 ***

Corey-83 is taking his spot at 2B. 


Burns-90 steps up next. 
  He entered the game batting .281 with 2 HR and 34 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 12th.
  McGunnigle-79 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  hit on the button towards center field ...
  but right at Gore-85 ...
  who stays with it to retire Burns-90.


Coming up next, Harbridge-84. 
  So far today he is 1 for 5 with 1 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 12th.
  McGunnigle-79 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Grounded to second base ... 
  almost exactly where Corey-83 was playing ...
  and he throws out Harbridge-84.


Up to bat is Richardson-86... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He entered the game batting .327 with 11 HR and 51 RBI.
  two out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Routine ground ball to shortstop ...
  and Nelson-84 boots it ... 
  error on Nelson-84 and Richardson-86 is safe at first.


Now here's Purcell-90. 
  So far today he is 0 for 4.
  two out.
  Richardson-86 is edging off the bag at first.
  McGunnigle-79 a long look at Richardson-86 ...
  McGunnigle-79 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Strike three called ...
  must have nicked the corner.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_NJ_PA_2...
  12 in the books, and it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Top of the 13th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NE: O'Rourke-79, Keenan-89, and Manning-84 ***

And they'll make a change here ...
Out of the bullpen comes Parks-75.


O'Rourke-79 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 2 for 5 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Parks-75 sets and deals ...

  Lifted to right ...
  And slicing to Purcell-90 ...
  Who is right there to make the grab.


Keenan-89 takes a few practice cuts ...
Now he's ready.
  one down.
  Parks-75 rocks and fires ...

  Popped up in the middle of the infield ...
  Allison-75 is there ...
  and he makes the catch.


Manning-84 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 5.
  two out.
  Parks-75 kicks and deals...

  Hit on the ground ...
  Allison-75 has it ...
  And makes the throw across to Rowe-84 for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_NE...
  12 and a half in the books, and it's USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3.

*** Bottom of the 13th ***
*** USA_NE 3 - USA_NJ_PA_2 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_NJ_PA_2: Rowe-84, Crowley-84, and Mack-73 ***


Here's Rowe-84. 
  He entered the game batting .307 with 2 HR and 19 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 13th.
  McGunnigle-79 sets and deals ...

  Sinking liner to right field ...
  Waiting for it is Manning-84 ...
  not far to go....and he grabs it for the out.


Crowley-84 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Breaking ball ...
  Waved at and missed for strike three.


Mack-73 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  two gone.
  McGunnigle-79 ready, here he comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's grounded sharply to the left side ...
  past Nelson-84 and into left field ...
  Hanlon-90 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Mack-73 is going to have himself a single.

Bradley-76 is making his way from the bullpen to pitch in relief.


Pierson-76 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .298 with 5 RBI.
  two away.
  Mack-73 leads off first.
  Connor-85 holding Mack-73 to the bag.
  Bradley-76 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Line drive ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Pierson-76 is on with a single.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  On to second goes Mack-73.


And the hitter is Allison-75. 
  He entered the game batting .273 with 1 RBI.
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 13th.
  Mack-73 is hanging out at second. Pierson-76 is edging off the bag at first.
  Bradley-76 sets and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  lifted deep to left field ...
  back goes Hanlon-90 ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get to it ...
  and that's going to be a long double for Allison-75.
  Scoring from second is Mack-73.
  Pierson-76 hustles to third base.

  And that breaks the tie, USA_NJ_PA_2 now leads 4 - 3.

And you can put this one in the books.
The final score is USA_NJ_PA_2 4 - USA_NE 3