Amos Strunk-16 Leads USA_PA_1's Offense

07/16/1910 - In a tight battle at Neutral Ballpark, USA_PA_1 defeated USA_IL_IN_1 11-9. Amos Strunk-16 led the offense for USA_PA_1 going 2 for 3 with 1 walk, 2 home runs and 6 RBI. With the victory, USA_PA_1 is now 44-39.

7-16-1910 (Day Game): 1910-USA_IL_IN_1 1910_IL_IN_1 (43-39) vs. 1910-USA_PA_1 1910_USA_PA_1 (44-39)

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Batting

1910-USA_IL_IN_1 1910_IL_IN_1ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
A. Hauser-12 (SS)511000010210000.300
B. Collins-10 (CF)611000000000000.247
H. Bay-05 (LF)534110210100000.289
R. Demmitt-09 (RF)422000020000000.243
G. Moriarty-09 (3B)512010100000000.279
D. Altizer-07 (1B)413100310010000.338
C. Berry-14 (C)301000300010021.333
E. Gardner-10 (2B)401000000000000.250
  R. Corriden-14 (PH8)(2B8)100000000100000.000
J. Kane-08 (DH)400000010100000.220
41915220960530021.272
7 for 19 with runners in scoring position.

2B: H. Bay-05[5], D. Altizer-07[2]
3B: H. Bay-05[6], G. Moriarty-09[4]
RBI: H. Bay-05(2)[27], G. Moriarty-09[14], D. Altizer-07(3)[9], C. Berry-14(3)[3]
SF: C. Berry-14(2)[2]
SB: A. Hauser-12[2], D. Altizer-07[4], C. Berry-14[1]
E: C. Berry-14[1]
GIDP: B. Collins-10(2)[8]
DP: 2
LOB: 13
1910-USA_PA_1 1910_USA_PA_1ABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
S. Shannon-07 (LF)432000010010000.246
C. Lindsay-05 (1B)523000000000000.600
A. Strunk-16 (DH)332002610000010.269
R. Murray-08 (RF)300000010100000.235
H. Moran-12 (CF)412000100100001.500
W. Conroy-03 (3B)412000100000000.222
M. Doolin-10 (SS)401000000001001.236
W. Alpermann-07 (2B)401010200100001.286
W. Blair-14 (C)210000020100001.230
3311130121050411014.278
5 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

3B: W. Alpermann-07[1]
HR: A. Strunk-16(2)[3]
RBI: A. Strunk-16(6)[29], H. Moran-12[1], W. Conroy-03[3], W. Alpermann-07(2)[7]
SF: A. Strunk-16[4]
SB: S. Shannon-07[26]
CS: M. Doolin-10[1]
E: H. Moran-12[1], M. Doolin-10[24], W. Alpermann-07[3], W. Blair-14[14]
GIDP: S. Shannon-07[10], M. Doolin-10[6]
DP: 2
LOB: 4

Pitching

1910-USA_IL_IN_1 1910_IL_IN_1IPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
D. Johnson-15(L 0-1)8.01111130125041012.3814211
8.0111113012504102.97142-
1910-USA_PA_1 1910_USA_PA_1IPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
B. Steele-11(W 2-0)8.08613210605003.7016831
L. Moren-09(S 1)1.0112010000005.1417-
9.09715220605002.90185-

Fielding

1910-USA_IL_IN_1 1910_IL_IN_1PosCHPOAE
D. Johnson-15P0000
C. Berry-14C6411
D. Altizer-071B8800
E. Gardner-102B6330
G. Moriarty-093B2200
A. Hauser-12SS5140
H. Bay-05LF1100
B. Collins-10CF3300
R. Demmitt-09RF3210
1910-USA_PA_1 1910_USA_PA_1PosCHPOAE
L. Moren-09P1010
B. Steele-11P2020
W. Blair-14C7511
C. Lindsay-051B101000
W. Alpermann-072B7241
W. Conroy-033B2020
M. Doolin-10SS6321
S. Shannon-07LF2200
H. Moran-12CF3201
R. Murray-08RF3300

DDBB Player of the Game: A. Strunk-16
Neutral Ballpark
Johnson-15 (1910-USA_IL_IN_1 1910_IL_IN_1) throws a complete game [1]. Strunk-16 (1910-USA_PA_1 1910_USA_PA_1) drives in 6 runs [29]. 1910_USA_PA_1 had 4 errors.
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default

7-16-1910 (Day Game): 1910-USA_IL_IN_1 1910_IL_IN_1 (43-39) vs. 1910-USA_PA_1 1910_USA_PA_1 (44-39)

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1910-USA_IL_IN_1 1910_IL_IN_1

Player123456789
1) A. Hauser-12 (SS)SOLO4-BB,SB(2),R(3)SO-1B,X(2)-GO13
2) B. Collins-10 (CF)GO63GO463,DP-GO53-GO13GO143,DP-1B,R(3)
3) H. Bay-05 (LF)1B-SO2B,RBI,R(6)-BB,R(6)-1B,R(7)3B,RBI
4) R. Demmitt-09 (RF)BB-ROE4,R(5)BB-1B,R(7)-1BFO9
5) G. Moriarty-09 (3B)LO7-3B,RBI,R(6)FO9-1B-LO7-
6) D. Altizer-07 (1B)-ROE6,SB(7),E2,R(7)1B,RBI2B,RBI-BB,RBI-1B-
7) C. Berry-14 (C)-1B,RBI,SB(8)LO6LO8-SF,RBI-SF,RBI-
8) E. Gardner-10 (2B)-1BROE8-GO43GO23---
  R. Corriden-14 (PH8)(2B8)-------SO-
9) J. Kane-08 (DH)-BB,X(2)GO43-LO6-SO-GO53
 

1910-USA_PA_1 1910_USA_PA_1

Player123456789
1) S. Shannon-07 (LF)BB,R(4)1B,R(3)-GO643,DP-1B,SB(2),R(3)-GO63-
2) C. Lindsay-05 (1B)1B,R(5)LO6--1B,R(3)1B-GO43-
3) A. Strunk-16 (DH)BB,R(6)HR,3RBI,R(3)--HR,2RBI,R(3)SF,RBI-FO8-
4) R. Murray-08 (RF)WP,SOGO43--BB,X(5)LO9---
5) H. Moran-12 (CF)1B,RBI-FO9-1B,R(8)SO---
6) W. Conroy-03 (3B)1B,RBI,X(7)-LO8-1B,R(8)-PU3--
7) M. Doolin-10 (SS)GO643,DP-1B,CS(8)-FO8-ROE2--
8) W. Alpermann-07 (2B)-SO-PU33B,2RBI-LO5--
9) W. Blair-14 (C)-BB,R(3)-BB,X(1)GO63-SO--
 

DDBB Player of the Game: A. Strunk-16
Neutral Ballpark
Johnson-15 (1910-USA_IL_IN_1 1910_IL_IN_1) throws a complete game [1]. Strunk-16 (1910-USA_PA_1 1910_USA_PA_1) drives in 6 runs [29]. 1910_USA_PA_1 had 4 errors.
Away Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: RHPDH-Default


SCORING PLAYS

Bottom of the 1st
Coming up next, Murray-08. 
  nobody out.
  The bases are loaded.
  Johnson-15 looks down and gets a sign from Berry-14 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Look out, that pitch is way too high and it gets away from Berry-14 ...
  wild pitch!
  Here comes Shannon-07.
  On to third goes Lindsay-05.
  Strunk-16 stops at second.

  And that breaks the tie, USA_PA_1 now leads 1 - 0.


Now batting, Murray-08. 
  nobody down.
  Lindsay-05 is parked on third. Strunk-16 leads off second. 
  Murray-08 waiting ... 
  now Johnson-15 delivers ...

  Murray-08 swings and misses for strike three ...
  Johnson-15 sits him down with the fastball.



Moran-12 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  one out.
  Lindsay-05 edging away from the bag at third. Strunk-16 leads off second. 
  The pitch on the way to Moran-12 ...

  Hard ground ball up the middle ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  that is going to be a single for Moran-12.

  They're unwilling to gamble here ...
  And the runners throw on the brakes ...
  Scoring from third is Lindsay-05.
  Down to third goes Strunk-16.



Conroy-03 chatting with Berry-14 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  one gone.
  Runners at first and third.
  Moran-12 held on by Altizer-07.
  Johnson-15 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  line drive ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Conroy-03 is on with a single.

  A clear stop sign from the coaching box ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Scoring from third is Strunk-16.
  Moran-12 will hustle to second.



Top of the 2nd
Batting next is Berry-14. 
  nobody gone.
  Altizer-07 edging away from the bag at third. 
  And Steele-11 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Slider ...
  and that's sliced into right field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Murray-08 ... 
  a single for Berry-14.
  Here comes Altizer-07.



Bottom of the 2nd
Strunk-16 steps in and calls for time ...
Now he's ready.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Blair-14 is on at second. Shannon-07 is parked on first.
  Johnson-15 cranks it up and deals ...

  Well hit to center field ...
  Collins-10 going back, but he has no chance ...
  and that one's well into the cheap seats ...
  Home Run for Strunk-16!
  That drives in Blair-14.
  Shannon-07 trots home.



Top of the 3rd
Now batting, Moriarty-09. 
  He entered the game batting .274 with 13 RBI.
  one out.
  Demmitt-09 is edging off the bag at first.
  Steele-11 a long look at Demmitt-09 ...
  Steele-11 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's drilled to the gap in left center ...
  Moran-12 coming over ...
  but he won't have a play, and will have to play it off the wall ...
  and now the carom bounces over his head! ...
  And Moriarty-09 is headed towards third for a triple!
  And here comes Demmitt-09 to score all the way from first!



Coming up to the plate is Altizer-07. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Moriarty-09 creeping down the line at third. 
  Steele-11 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply up the middle ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Alpermann-07 ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Moran-12 gets to it quickly ...
  and Altizer-07 is held to a single.
  Here comes Moriarty-09.



Top of the 4th
Bay-05 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Hauser-12 is hanging out at second. 
  Steele-11 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  A high drive to center field ...
  and deep ...
  Moran-12 going back ...
  but it's over his head and off the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for Bay-05.
  Here comes Hauser-12 to score.



Altizer-07 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .314 with 6 RBI.
  two out.
  Steele-11 in a bit of a jam here, with Bay-05 at second. Demmitt-09 takes his lead from first.
  Steele-11 has thrown 93 pitches so far ...
  and here comes another one ...

  Swung on ...
  hard line drive to left field...
  Shannon-07 is chasing after it...
  and the ball takes a wicked bounce up and over the fence!
  The umpire signals an automatic double...
  and there won't be any extra bases on that play.
  Scoring from second is Bay-05.
  Demmitt-09 advances to third.



Bottom of the 5th
Now batting, Strunk-16. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Lindsay-05 leads off first.
  Johnson-15 is keeping a close eye on Lindsay-05 ...
  Anchoring him to the bag.



Strunk-16 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Lindsay-05 is parked on first.
  Big hole on the right side with Altizer-07 holding the runner.
  The windup and the pitch from Johnson-15 ...

  Swung on ...
  high fly ball towards the power alley in right ...
  back goes Demmitt-09 ...
  way back ...
  and he won't get this one ...
  that's into the seats! Home Run for Strunk-16!
  Lindsay-05 scores.
  and Strunk-16 has 2 home runs today.



And that brings up Alpermann-07. 
  He entered the game batting .290 with 5 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Moran-12 leads off second. Conroy-03 leads off first.
  Johnson-15 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  And that ball is absolutely hammered to right field ...
  no chance for Demmitt-09 ...
  he'll have to play it off the wall ...
  and now the carom gets past him ...
  and that sends Alpermann-07 towards third with a triple!
  Scoring from second is Moran-12.
  Conroy-03 scores from first.



Top of the 6th
Altizer-07 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  one gone.
  Things getting interesting now, with the bases full.
  With 125 pitches in the books, Steele-11 is getting a workout ...
  and here comes the pitch ...

  It's in the dirt ... and that's ball four to Altizer-07.
  Here comes Bay-05.
  Demmitt-09 moves to third base.
  On to second goes Moriarty-09.



Settling into the right side of the box is Berry-14. 
  one out here in the Top of the 6th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Steele-11 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  A liner to right ...
  But Murray-08 is right there ...
  To pull it in.

  Demmitt-09 is tagging up ...
  and he'll score without a throw.



Bottom of the 6th
And the hitter is Strunk-16. 
  He entered the game batting .262 with 1 HR and 23 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Runners at the corners.
  Lindsay-05 held on by Altizer-07.
  Johnson-15 ready, here he comes ...

  Line drive to left ...
  Right to Bay-05 for the out.

  Tagging from third is Shannon-07 ...
  and he scores easily.



Top of the 8th
Berry-14 moves into the box now. 
  one out.
  The bases are loaded.
  Steele-11 rocks and fires ...

  Lined to center ...
  But right at Moran-12 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.

  Tagging from third is Bay-05 ...
  there's a play at the plate and it's going to be close ...
  the slide ...
  safe!  And he scores!



Top of the 9th
Bay-05 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  two gone.
  Collins-10 is parked on first.
  Moren-09 a long look at Collins-10 ...
  Moren-09 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that ball is absolutely hammered to left field ...
  no chance for Shannon-07 ...
  he'll have to play it off the wall ...
  and now it takes a crazy hop and gets away! ...
  That is going to be a triple for Bay-05!
  And here comes Collins-10 to score all the way from first!


PLAY BY PLAY 
A great day for a scheduled game between
USA_IL_IN_1 (43-38) and USA_PA_1 (43-39).
The starting pitcher for USA_IL_IN_1 is Dicta Johnson-15 (0-0, 0.00).
The starting pitcher for USA_PA_1 is Bill Steele-11 (1-0, 2.97).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Now batting, Hauser-12. 
  He entered the game batting .320 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Steele-11 comes set to the letters...
  the pitch...

  A big swing and a miss ...
  And Steele-11 chalks up another strikeout.


Batting next is Collins-10. 
  one down.
  Now the pitch to Collins-10 ...

  Swung on ...
  Collins-10 hits a hard ground ball up the middle ... 
  nice stop by Doolin-10 ... 
  and he fires to Lindsay-05 to get him.


Bay-05 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .281 with 25 RBI.
  two down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Lindsay-05 and into right field ...
  Murray-08 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Bay-05 to a single.


Here's the lefty Demmitt-09. 
  two down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Bay-05 is parked on first.
  Steele-11 a long look at Bay-05 ...
  Steele-11 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and Steele-11 delivers...

  Ball four ... and Demmitt-09 trots down to first.
  Bay-05 heads to second.


Moriarty-09 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .274 with 13 RBI.
  two away.
  Steele-11 in a bit of a jam here, with Bay-05 at second. Demmitt-09 takes his lead from first.
  Steele-11 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...
  the runners are going ...

  Hit on the button towards left field ...
  but right at Shannon-07 ...
  who stays with it to retire Moriarty-09.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 2 runners left on base for USA_IL_IN_1...
  And after one half it's USA_IL_IN_1 0 - USA_PA_1 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** USA_IL_IN_1 0 - USA_PA_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_PA_1: Shannon-07, Lindsay-05, and Strunk-16 ***


Hitting next is Shannon-07. 
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And that misses inside, for ball four.


So here's Lindsay-05. 
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Shannon-07 takes his lead from first.
  Pickoff throw to first ...
  The tag ... and he's safe!



And the hitter is Lindsay-05. 
  nobody out.
  Shannon-07 leads off first.
  Johnson-15 glances over at first ...
  Johnson-15 cranks and fires ...

  Line drive ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Lindsay-05 is on with a single.

  And they won't test Collins-10 here ...
  The runners hold up ...
  Shannon-07 moves to second.


Strunk-16 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .262 with 1 HR and 23 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Shannon-07 is hanging out at second. Lindsay-05 stretching his lead at first.
  Johnson-15 rears back and fires ...

  Just missed inside, and that's ball four.
  Shannon-07 moves to third.
  Lindsay-05 heads to second.


Coming up next, Murray-08. 
  nobody out.
  The bases are loaded.
  Johnson-15 looks down and gets a sign from Berry-14 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Look out, that pitch is way too high and it gets away from Berry-14 ...
  wild pitch!
  Here comes Shannon-07.
  On to third goes Lindsay-05.
  Strunk-16 stops at second.

  And that breaks the tie, USA_PA_1 now leads 1 - 0.


Now batting, Murray-08. 
  nobody down.
  Lindsay-05 is parked on third. Strunk-16 leads off second. 
  Murray-08 waiting ... 
  now Johnson-15 delivers ...

  Murray-08 swings and misses for strike three ...
  Johnson-15 sits him down with the fastball.


Moran-12 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  one out.
  Lindsay-05 edging away from the bag at third. Strunk-16 leads off second. 
  The pitch on the way to Moran-12 ...

  Hard ground ball up the middle ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  that is going to be a single for Moran-12.

  They're unwilling to gamble here ...
  And the runners throw on the brakes ...
  Scoring from third is Lindsay-05.
  Down to third goes Strunk-16.


Conroy-03 chatting with Berry-14 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  one gone.
  Runners at first and third.
  Moran-12 held on by Altizer-07.
  Johnson-15 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  line drive ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Conroy-03 is on with a single.

  A clear stop sign from the coaching box ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Scoring from third is Strunk-16.
  Moran-12 will hustle to second.


Coming up next, Doolin-10. 
  He entered the game batting .236 with 19 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Moran-12 is on at second. Conroy-03 stretching his lead at first.
  Johnson-15 rocks and fires ...

  Doolin-10 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  taken by Hauser-12 at shortstop ... 
  he goes to Gardner-10 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  Johnson-15 escapes without further damage, but not before USA_PA_1 comes up with 3 runs...
  and they lead now 3 - 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** USA_PA_1 3 - USA_IL_IN_1 0 ***
*** Due up for USA_IL_IN_1: Altizer-07, Berry-14, and Gardner-10 ***


And the hitter is Altizer-07. 
  nobody out.
  Steele-11 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and Steele-11 delivers...

  Altizer-07 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  taken by Doolin-10 at shortstop ... 
  lots of time ...
  but he throws it away ...
  error on Doolin-10 ...
  as Altizer-07 is safe at first.


Berry-14 is coming up next. 
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Altizer-07 leads off first.
  Altizer-07 has a good lead ...

  Altizer-07 goes ...
  the throw from Blair-14 ...
  is very high and sails into the outfield ...
  and that'll draw an error.
  Altizer-07 stops at third.


Batting next is Berry-14. 
  nobody gone.
  Altizer-07 edging away from the bag at third. 
  And Steele-11 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Slider ...
  and that's sliced into right field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Murray-08 ... 
  a single for Berry-14.
  Here comes Altizer-07.


Up next for USA_IL_IN_1, Gardner-10. 
  nobody down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Berry-14 leads off first.
  A daring lead by Berry-14 ...

  There goes Berry-14 ...
  a good throw by Blair-14 ...
  but Berry-14 slides in just under the tag!


Up to bat is Gardner-10. 
  nobody gone.
  Berry-14 is hanging out at second. 
  Steele-11 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Looped to shallow center ...
  Doolin-10 going out, Moran-12 coming in ...
  but neither one of them is going to get there ...
  and that will fall in for a single.

  Not enough speed out there to chance it ...
  so the runners will not try for an extra base ...
  Berry-14 takes third.


Kane-08 is the hitter. 
  nobody out here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Runners at the corners.
  Gardner-10 held on by Lindsay-05.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Just missed inside, and that's ball four.
  Gardner-10 moves up a base to second.


Now here's Hauser-12. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Steele-11 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Offspeed ...
  and that's lined sharply towards the right side ...
  but right to Alpermann-07 ...
  and Hauser-12 is out.


Collins-10 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  The bases are loaded.
  Steele-11 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  Collins-10 hits it hard to the hole ... 
  nice stop by Alpermann-07 ... 
  strong throw to Doolin-10 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  1 run, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_IL_IN_1...
  And after 1 and a half it's USA_PA_1 3 - USA_IL_IN_1 1.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** USA_PA_1 3 - USA_IL_IN_1 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_PA_1: Alpermann-07, Blair-14, and Shannon-07 ***


Settling into the box is Alpermann-07. 
  nobody down.
  Johnson-15 rears back and fires ...

  Strike three called ...
  Alpermann-07 will take a seat.


Blair-14 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  one down.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Ball four ... Blair-14 will head to first.


Now at the plate, Shannon-07. 
  one gone.
  Blair-14 takes his lead from first.
  Johnson-15 steps off and looks at Blair-14 ...
  Blair-14 dives back ...
  And he'll stay put for now.



Shannon-07 at the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .244 with 29 RBI.
  one out.
  Blair-14 is parked on first.
  Johnson-15 a long look at Blair-14 ...
  Now the pitch to Shannon-07 ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to second base ...
  just out of Gardner-10's reach ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  picked up there by Demmitt-09 ...
  single for Shannon-07.

  A clear stop sign from the coaching box ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Blair-14 goes to second.


The righty Lindsay-05 takes a few practice cuts ...
Now he's ready.
  one gone.
  Blair-14 leads off second. Shannon-07 is parked on first.
  Lindsay-05 waits ... 
  Johnson-15 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to shortstop ...
  but right there to handle it is Hauser-12 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Strunk-16 steps in and calls for time ...
Now he's ready.
  two out here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Blair-14 is on at second. Shannon-07 is parked on first.
  Johnson-15 cranks it up and deals ...

  Well hit to center field ...
  Collins-10 going back, but he has no chance ...
  and that one's well into the cheap seats ...
  Home Run for Strunk-16!
  That drives in Blair-14.
  Shannon-07 trots home.


Now Murray-08 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two down.
  Johnson-15 kicks and deals...

  Two hopper to second base ...
  Gardner-10 has it ...
  And guns a throw to first for the easy out.


  3 runs, 2 hits, and nobody left on base for USA_PA_1...
  And after 2 it's USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 1.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 1 ***
*** Due up for USA_IL_IN_1: Bay-05, Demmitt-09, and Moriarty-09 ***


Hitting next is Bay-05. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody down.
  Steele-11 winds and deals ...

  Strike three called ...
  As Steele-11 paints the outside corner.


Demmitt-09 at the plate. 
  one out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  High chopper to second base ...
  up with it there is Alpermann-07 ... 
  but he bobbles it and will have no play ... 
  charge the error to Alpermann-07 ...
  as Demmitt-09 reaches.


Now batting, Moriarty-09. 
  He entered the game batting .274 with 13 RBI.
  one out.
  Demmitt-09 is edging off the bag at first.
  Steele-11 a long look at Demmitt-09 ...
  Steele-11 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's drilled to the gap in left center ...
  Moran-12 coming over ...
  but he won't have a play, and will have to play it off the wall ...
  and now the carom bounces over his head! ...
  And Moriarty-09 is headed towards third for a triple!
  And here comes Demmitt-09 to score all the way from first!


Coming up to the plate is Altizer-07. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Moriarty-09 creeping down the line at third. 
  Steele-11 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply up the middle ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Alpermann-07 ...
  and into center field for a base hit ...
  Moran-12 gets to it quickly ...
  and Altizer-07 is held to a single.
  Here comes Moriarty-09.


Hitting next is Berry-14. 
  one out here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Altizer-07 stretching his lead at first.
  A step off and a throw to first ...
  But not in time.



Berry-14 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  one gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Altizer-07 stretching his lead at first.
  Steele-11 a long look at Altizer-07 ...
  Steele-11 ready, here he comes ...

  Lined to shortstop ...
  right there to handle it is Doolin-10 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Batting next is Gardner-10. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  two down here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Altizer-07 takes his lead from first.
  Pickoff throw to first ...
  Did he get him?  No!  But that was mighty close!



Now Gardner-10 strides to the plate. 
  two gone here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Altizer-07 leads off first.
  Steele-11 glances over at first ...
  Here comes the pitch ...

  And that's hit in the air to center field ...
  but Moran-12 is motoring after it ...
  and now he appears to lose it ...
  and it's off his glove for an error ...
  and Gardner-10 is safe at first.
  On to second goes Altizer-07.


Now batting, Kane-08. 
  two away.
  Altizer-07 takes his lead from second. Gardner-10 stretching his lead at first.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Soft chopper to second base ...
  Alpermann-07 gloves it ...
  And fires to first for the out.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_IL_IN_1...
  2 and a half in the books, and it's USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 3.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_PA_1: Moran-12, Conroy-03, and Doolin-10 ***


Moran-12 will be the batter. 
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Johnson-15 ready, here he comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's hit in the air to shallow right field ...
  but Demmitt-09 scoots in on it ...
  and that'll take care of Moran-12.


Conroy-03 stands in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 RBI.
  one out.
  Conroy-03 waits ... 
  Johnson-15 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  lined hard to center field ...
  but right there to handle it is Collins-10 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Batting next for USA_PA_1, Doolin-10. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two out.
  Johnson-15 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Little liner ...
  and that ball just sinks like a lead weight ...
  falling in front of Demmitt-09 for a base hit.


So here's Alpermann-07. 
  He entered the game batting .290 with 5 RBI.
  two gone.
  Doolin-10 leads off first.
  Doolin-10 has a good lead ...

  Doolin-10 goes ...
  the throw from Berry-14 ...
  is right on the money to nail him!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_PA_1...
  And after 3 it's USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 3.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 3 ***
*** Due up for USA_IL_IN_1: Hauser-12, Collins-10, and Bay-05 ***


Now Hauser-12 digs in. 
  He entered the game batting .320 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Steele-11 rocks and fires ...

  It's in the dirt ... and that's ball four to Hauser-12.


Collins-10 at the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .250 with 1 HR and 15 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Hauser-12 is parked on first.
  Hauser-12 showing no respect for Steele-11's pickoff move ...
  He has a solid lead ...

  There goes Hauser-12 ...
  head first slide ...
  and he's safe!


Settling into the box is Collins-10. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody down.
  Hauser-12 takes his lead from second. 
  Steele-11 steps off the mound ...
  Collins-10 also steps out ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  Grounded hard to Conroy-03 ...
  He takes it in ...
  And throws to Lindsay-05 for the out.


Bay-05 checks in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Hauser-12 is hanging out at second. 
  Steele-11 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  A high drive to center field ...
  and deep ...
  Moran-12 going back ...
  but it's over his head and off the wall ...
  that is going to be a double for Bay-05.
  Here comes Hauser-12 to score.


Here's Demmitt-09. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Bay-05 is on at second. 
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Just missed inside, and that's ball four.


Now at the plate, Moriarty-09. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one down here in the Top of the 4th.
  Bay-05 is on at second. Demmitt-09 stretching his lead at first.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Hit high, but not deep to right ...
  Under it there is Murray-08 ...
  And he pulls it down for the out.


Altizer-07 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .314 with 6 RBI.
  two out.
  Steele-11 in a bit of a jam here, with Bay-05 at second. Demmitt-09 takes his lead from first.
  Steele-11 has thrown 93 pitches so far ...
  and here comes another one ...

  Swung on ...
  hard line drive to left field...
  Shannon-07 is chasing after it...
  and the ball takes a wicked bounce up and over the fence!
  The umpire signals an automatic double...
  and there won't be any extra bases on that play.
  Scoring from second is Bay-05.
  Demmitt-09 advances to third.


Now here's the righty Berry-14. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  two out here in the Top of the 4th.
  Demmitt-09 is parked on third. Altizer-07 takes his lead from second. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  A liner to center ...
  But Moran-12 is right there ...
  To pull it in.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_IL_IN_1...
  And after 3 and a half it's USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 5.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_PA_1: Alpermann-07, Blair-14, and Shannon-07 ***


Alpermann-07 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Johnson-15.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  a towering pop-up in fair territory behind first base ...
  a trio converging, as Altizer-07, Gardner-10 and Demmitt-09 are all there ...
  and finally it's Altizer-07 calling everyone off to make the catch.


Blair-14 steps into the box. 
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Johnson-15 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Ball four ... and Blair-14 draws a walk.


Up to bat is Shannon-07. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Blair-14 stretching his lead at first.
  A step off and a throw to first ...
  But not in time.



Now here's the lefty Shannon-07. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 4th.
  Blair-14 stretching his lead at first.
  Johnson-15 checks Blair-14 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Johnson-15 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  little roller on the infield ...
  Hauser-12 will make the play ...
  and he fires over to Gardner-10 for the force ...
  and on to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_PA_1...
  And after 4 it's USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 5.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_IL_IN_1: Gardner-10, Kane-08, and Hauser-12 ***


Now here's Gardner-10. 
  nobody gone.
  Steele-11 rocks and fires ...

  Ground ball toward second base ...
  Alpermann-07 scoops it ...
  And the throw to first is in time to retire Gardner-10.


Now Kane-08 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Kane-08 waiting ... 
  now Steele-11 delivers ...

  Fastball ...
  and that's lined sharply towards the left side ...
  but right to Doolin-10 ...
  and Kane-08 is out.


Hauser-12 checks in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  two gone.
  Steele-11 rocks and fires ...

  A swing and a miss, strike three ...
  Steele-11 rings him up with a fastball.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_IL_IN_1...
  And after 4 and a half it's USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 5.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** USA_PA_1 6 - USA_IL_IN_1 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_PA_1: Lindsay-05, Strunk-16, and Murray-08 ***


And play stops for a moment as Lindsay-05 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Lindsay-05 waiting ... 
  now Johnson-15 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  little liner ...
  and that ball just sinks like a lead weight ...
  falling in front of Bay-05 for a base hit.


Now batting, Strunk-16. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Lindsay-05 leads off first.
  Johnson-15 is keeping a close eye on Lindsay-05 ...
  Anchoring him to the bag.



Strunk-16 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Lindsay-05 is parked on first.
  Big hole on the right side with Altizer-07 holding the runner.
  The windup and the pitch from Johnson-15 ...

  Swung on ...
  high fly ball towards the power alley in right ...
  back goes Demmitt-09 ...
  way back ...
  and he won't get this one ...
  that's into the seats! Home Run for Strunk-16!
  Lindsay-05 scores.
  and Strunk-16 has 2 home runs today.


Up next for USA_PA_1, Murray-08. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Johnson-15 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  And Murray-08 takes that one upstairs ... ball four.


Moran-12 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Johnson-15.
  nobody gone.
  Murray-08 takes his lead from first.
  Johnson-15 glances over at first ...
  Johnson-15 winds and deals ...
  there goes the runner ...

  Swung on ...
  lined to right field for a base hit ...
  and that ball was hit right at Demmitt-09 ...
  so it's just a long single for Moran-12.

  They're waving Murray-08 around ...
  but Demmitt-09 might have a play ...
  strong throw to Moriarty-09 ...
  to nail him ... nice play!


And that brings up the right-hander Conroy-03. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Moran-12 is parked on first.
  Snap throw to first ...
  But Moran-12 gets back.



Conroy-03 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2 with 1 RBI.
  one down.
  Moran-12 leads off first.
  Moran-12 held on by Altizer-07.
  Johnson-15 sets and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  ground ball into left field for a base hit ...
  cut off there by Bay-05 ...
  and that's going to be a single for Conroy-03.

  A quick glance out at Bay-05 ...
  and the runner will not try for an extra base ...
  Moran-12 takes second.


Batting next is Doolin-10. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  one down.
  Moran-12 perched out at second. Conroy-03 leads off first.
  Johnson-15 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Swung on ...
  and a fly ball to center field ...
  Collins-10 is there ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


And that brings up Alpermann-07. 
  He entered the game batting .290 with 5 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Moran-12 leads off second. Conroy-03 leads off first.
  Johnson-15 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  And that ball is absolutely hammered to right field ...
  no chance for Demmitt-09 ...
  he'll have to play it off the wall ...
  and now the carom gets past him ...
  and that sends Alpermann-07 towards third with a triple!
  Scoring from second is Moran-12.
  Conroy-03 scores from first.


Blair-14 will be the batter. 
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 5th.
  Tight situation now for Johnson-15, with Alpermann-07 just 90 feet away at third. 
  Here's the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  cued toward shortstop ...
  Hauser-12 charging and up with it in a hurry ...
  and throws to Altizer-07 to get him.


  4 runs, 4 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_PA_1...
  And after 5 it's USA_PA_1 10 - USA_IL_IN_1 5.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** USA_PA_1 10 - USA_IL_IN_1 5 ***
*** Due up for USA_IL_IN_1: Collins-10, Bay-05, and Demmitt-09 ***


Collins-10 is next. 
  He entered the game batting .250 with 1 HR and 15 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 6th.
  Collins-10 waits ... 
  Steele-11 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  And that hit off the plate ...
  and bounds high in the air ...
  Steele-11 waits for it to come down ...
  and now guns it to first to nip Collins-10.


Bay-05 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one down.
  Steele-11 ready and deals ...

  Ball four ... he walked him.


Demmitt-09 steps up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Bay-05 is edging off the bag at first.
  Steele-11 glances over at first ...
  So far Steele-11 has thrown 120 pitches this game ...
  and is ready to deliver another ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a dunker to left field ...
  Shannon-07 a little slow to react ...
  and all he can do is play it on a hop ...
  Demmitt-09 will take it ...
  and he's heading towards first with a single.

  A wide turn on the basepaths ...
  But with Shannon-07 cocked and ready to fire ...
  They think better of it ...
  Bay-05 hustles to second.


Moriarty-09 moves into the box now. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  one gone.
  Bay-05 perched out at second. Demmitt-09 takes his lead from first.
  Steele-11 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's laced into left field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Shannon-07 ... 
  a single for Moriarty-09.

  A red light from the coaching box, and the runners hold ...
  Bay-05 hustles to third.
  Demmitt-09 moves to second.


Altizer-07 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 2 RBI.
  one gone.
  Things getting interesting now, with the bases full.
  With 125 pitches in the books, Steele-11 is getting a workout ...
  and here comes the pitch ...

  It's in the dirt ... and that's ball four to Altizer-07.
  Here comes Bay-05.
  Demmitt-09 moves to third base.
  On to second goes Moriarty-09.


Settling into the right side of the box is Berry-14. 
  one out here in the Top of the 6th.
  The bases are loaded.
  Steele-11 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  A liner to right ...
  But Murray-08 is right there ...
  To pull it in.

  Demmitt-09 is tagging up ...
  and he'll score without a throw.


Batting next for USA_IL_IN_1, Gardner-10. 
  two down.
  Moriarty-09 is hanging out at second. Altizer-07 takes his lead from first.
  Steele-11 cranks and fires ...

  A slow roller ...
  Dying in front of the plate ...
  Blair-14 barehands it ...
  Wheels, and fires to first for the out.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_IL_IN_1...
  And after 5 and a half it's USA_PA_1 10 - USA_IL_IN_1 7.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** USA_PA_1 10 - USA_IL_IN_1 7 ***
*** Due up for USA_PA_1: Shannon-07, Lindsay-05, and Strunk-16 ***


And play stops for a moment as Shannon-07 goes back to the dugout to get a new bat ...
Now he returns and steps into the box.
  nobody out.
  Johnson-15 cranks it up and deals ...

  And that's up the middle ...
  Hauser-12 glides over ... 
  but that's going to get through ...
  Collins-10 cuts it off ...
  a base hit for Shannon-07.


Lindsay-05 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  nobody out.
  Shannon-07 leads off first.
  Shannon-07 has a good lead ...

  Shannon-07 goes ...
  the throw from Berry-14 ...
  is a good one, but he beats it out.


Now here's Lindsay-05. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Shannon-07 is on at second. 
  Johnson-15 winds and deals ...

  Fastball ...
  and that's chunked into center field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Collins-10 ... 
  a single for Lindsay-05.

  And they'll hold the runners here ...
  Giving the bats a chance for a big inning ...
  Shannon-07 goes to third.


And the hitter is Strunk-16. 
  He entered the game batting .262 with 1 HR and 23 RBI.
  nobody down.
  Runners at the corners.
  Lindsay-05 held on by Altizer-07.
  Johnson-15 ready, here he comes ...

  Line drive to left ...
  Right to Bay-05 for the out.

  Tagging from third is Shannon-07 ...
  and he scores easily.


Murray-08 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one out.
  Lindsay-05 is edging off the bag at first.
  Johnson-15 glances over at first ...
  Johnson-15 looks down and gets a sign from Berry-14 ... 
  the pitch ...

  A liner to right ...
  But Demmitt-09 is right there ...
  To pull it in.


Hitting next is Moran-12. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  two out.
  Lindsay-05 stretching his lead at first.
  Johnson-15 a long look at Lindsay-05 ...
  And here comes the pitch ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Down goes Moran-12 on a fastball.


  1 run, 2 hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_PA_1...
  And after 6 it's USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 7.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 7 ***
*** Due up for USA_IL_IN_1: Kane-08, Hauser-12, and Collins-10 ***


Kane-08 stands in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  nobody out.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Struck him out swinging ...
  Good movement on that slider.


Now Hauser-12 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  in the air to right field ...
  and Murray-08 has a long way to go ...
  and that's going to fall in there for a base hit ...
  single for Hauser-12.


The switch hitting Collins-10 adjusting his gloves for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  one gone.
  Hauser-12 is edging off the bag at first.
  Steele-11 glances over at first ...
  Steele-11 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  grounded hard to pitcher ... 
  nice stop by Steele-11 ... 
  he throws to Alpermann-07 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for USA_IL_IN_1...
  And after 6 and a half it's USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 7.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 7 ***
*** Due up for USA_PA_1: Conroy-03, Doolin-10, and Alpermann-07 ***

Time for the seventh-inning stretch.


Up to bat is Conroy-03. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Johnson-15 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's popped up just behind the mound near first base ...
  Altizer-07 settling under it ...
  and he makes the catch.


Doolin-10 steps into the box. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Johnson-15 rocks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  And that's just spinning around in front of the plate ...
  Berry-14 tries to pick it up, but can't get a grip ...
  charge the error to Berry-14.


Alpermann-07 ready to face off against Johnson-15 ...
staring him down.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Doolin-10 leads off first.
  Johnson-15 glances over at first ...
  Johnson-15 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Hard line drive to third base ...
  and that's snared by Moriarty-09 to take a hit away from Alpermann-07!


Blair-14 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Johnson-15 looks in.
  two out.
  Doolin-10 stretching his lead at first.
  Johnson-15 a long look at Doolin-10 ...
  Johnson-15 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  A swing and a miss, strike three ...
  Johnson-15 sets him down on strikes.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for USA_PA_1...
  And after 7 it's USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 7.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 7 ***
*** Due up for USA_IL_IN_1: Bay-05, Demmitt-09, and Moriarty-09 ***


Bay-05 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Steele-11 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's grounded sharply to the right side ...
  past Lindsay-05 and into right field ...
  Murray-08 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Bay-05 is going to have himself a single.


Now Demmitt-09 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody down here in the Top of the 8th.
  Bay-05 is edging off the bag at first.
  Steele-11 a long look at Bay-05 ...
  Steele-11 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  line shot ...
  over the infield and into right field for a base hit ...
  a blistering single for Demmitt-09.

  They're unwilling to gamble here ...
  And the runners throw on the brakes ...
  Bay-05 goes to second.


Moriarty-09 chatting with Blair-14 behind the plate for a moment ...
Now he's ready.
  nobody out.
  Bay-05 is on at second. Demmitt-09 stretching his lead at first.
  Steele-11 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Liner to left ...
  But right at Shannon-07 for the out.


Left-handed Altizer-07 ready to face off against Steele-11 ...
staring him down.
  one gone.
  Bay-05 takes his lead from second. Demmitt-09 stretching his lead at first.
  Steele-11 ready and deals ...

  And that's going to be hit into left field for a base hit ...
  Shannon-07 over to pick it up ...
  single for Altizer-07.

  And they'll wisely not test the arm of Shannon-07 in this situation ...
  The runners will hold ...
  Bay-05 goes to third base.
  Demmitt-09 advances to second base.


Berry-14 moves into the box now. 
  one out.
  The bases are loaded.
  Steele-11 rocks and fires ...

  Lined to center ...
  But right at Moran-12 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.

  Tagging from third is Bay-05 ...
  there's a play at the plate and it's going to be close ...
  the slide ...
  safe!  And he scores!


Now Gardner-10 digs in. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  two away.
  Demmitt-09 takes his lead from second. Altizer-07 is parked on first.

But he's done for the day ...
Instead, they'll call on Corriden-14.

  The pitch is on the way ...
  the runners are going ...

  Struck him out ...
  Steele-11 took something off, and got Corriden-14 to swing right through it.


  1 run, 3 hits, and 2 runners left on base for USA_IL_IN_1...
  And after 7 and a half it's USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 8.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_PA_1: Shannon-07, Lindsay-05, and Strunk-16 ***


Left-handed Shannon-07 ready to face off against Johnson-15 ...
staring him down.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  Johnson-15 cranks and fires ...

  Grounded to Hauser-12 at shortstop ... 
  and he has an easy play ... 
  tossing it to Altizer-07 for the out.


Settling into the right side of the box is Lindsay-05. 
  one down.
  Johnson-15 ready and deals ...

  Two hopper to second base ...
  Corriden-14 up with it ...
  And over to first in time.


Now batting, Strunk-16. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 2 HR and 6 RBI.
  two out.
  Johnson-15 steps off the mound ...
  Strunk-16 also steps out ...
  they're both ready now ...
  and the pitch on the way ...

  And that's lifted in the air to shallow center field ...
  camping under it ...
  and Collins-10 makes the catch.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for USA_PA_1...
  And after 8 it's USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 8.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 8 ***
*** Due up for USA_IL_IN_1: Kane-08, Hauser-12, and Collins-10 ***

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Moren-09 coming on in relief.


That will bring up Kane-08. 
  He entered the game batting .239 with 6 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  And Moren-09 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Kane-08 hits it on the ground to third base ...
  fielded there by Conroy-03 ... 
  and he fires to Lindsay-05 to get him.


Here's the righty Hauser-12. 
  So far today he is 1 for 4.
  one gone.
  Moren-09 ready, here he comes ...

  Slapped right back to the mound...
  gloved by Moren-09 on one hop...
  and he throws to Lindsay-05 for the out.


Collins-10 checks in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 5.
  two gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  In the air to left field ...
  and Shannon-07 has a long way to go ...
  and that's going to fall in there for a base hit ...
  single for Collins-10.


Bay-05 is up there now. 
  So far today he is 3 for 4 with 1 RBI.
  two gone.
  Collins-10 is parked on first.
  Moren-09 a long look at Collins-10 ...
  Moren-09 sets and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that ball is absolutely hammered to left field ...
  no chance for Shannon-07 ...
  he'll have to play it off the wall ...
  and now it takes a crazy hop and gets away! ...
  That is going to be a triple for Bay-05!
  And here comes Collins-10 to score all the way from first!


Now batting, Demmitt-09. 
  So far today he is 2 for 3.
  two down here in the Top of the 9th.
  Tight situation now for Moren-09, with Bay-05 just 90 feet away at third. 
  Moren-09 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Flared into no-man's land in short right ...
  In comes Murray-08 ...
  Who makes a sliding catch ... Nice play!

And that's the ballgame.
The final score is USA_PA_1 11 - USA_IL_IN_1 9