Bobby M Estalella-00 Leads Florida's Offense

05/21/2000 - The fans at Neutral Ballpark were treated to an offensive show today as Florida took this game by a wide margin. The final score of 7-0 left no doubt about the winner. On the mound, Mike Hampton-99 picked up the win with help from Bobby M Estalella-00's player of the game performance (3 for 3 with 1 walk, 3 home runs and 5 RBI). With the victory, Florida is now 21-14.

5-21-2000 (Day Game): 2000-Texas 2000_USA_TX (15-19) vs. 2000-Florida 2000_USA_FL (21-14)

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Batting

2000-Texas 2000_USA_TXABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
J. Canizaro-00 (2B)301000000000000.222
  T. Neel-93 (PH9)100000000000000.190
B. Grieve-98 (RF)400000000200000.217
L. Berkman-08 (1B)400000000300000.243
P. Clark-93 (DH)400000000000000.367
S. Andrews-98 (3B)201000000001000.156
  B. Aven-99 (PH7)101000000000000.203
  S. Livingstone-92 (3B7)100000000000000.312
J. LaRue-05 (C)301100000000000.299
C. Allen-99 (LF)202000000000000.268
  E. Taubensee-99 (PH8)100000000000000.333
  D. Hulse-93 (LF8)000000000000000.250
D. Sadler-98 (SS)300000000000001.000
J. Tyner-01 (CF)301000000001000.360
3207100000502001.259
0 for 2 with runners in scoring position.

2B: J. LaRue-05[7]
CS: S. Andrews-98[2], J. Tyner-01[3]
E: D. Sadler-98[1]
GIDP: D. Sadler-98[1]
DP: 3
LOB: 5
2000-Florida 2000_USA_FLABRH2B3BHRRBIBBIBBSOSBCSSHSFEAVE
A. Ochoa-99 (LF)400000000000000.211
D. Bell-98 (CF)402000000000000.230
C. Jones-99 (3B)311000010000001.273
J. Drew-04 (RF)422001100000000.312
H. Perry-00 (1B)400000000100000.169
B. Estalella-00 (C)333003510000000.185
R. Gutierrez-01 (DH)411010000000000.237
A. Gonzalez-03 (SS)100000110000011.286
D. Howard-96 (2B)300000000000000.243
3079014730100012.248
1 for 3 with runners in scoring position.

3B: R. Gutierrez-01[1]
HR: J. Drew-04[10], B. Estalella-00(3)[3]
RBI: J. Drew-04[26], B. Estalella-00(5)[7], A. Gonzalez-03[9]
SF: A. Gonzalez-03[1]
E: C. Jones-99[7], A. Gonzalez-03[2]
GIDP: D. Bell-98[5], C. Jones-99(2)[6]
DP: 1
LOB: 3

Pitching

2000-Texas 2000_USA_TXIPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
P. Schourek-95(L 1-6)8.0779014301006.4312420
8.0779014301005.04124-
2000-Florida 2000_USA_FLIPRERH2B3BHRBBIBBSOWPHBPERAPitches ThrownGame Score
M. Hampton-99(W 4-2)6.2006000004004.1312472
R. Meacham-922.0001100001004.7626-
L. Carter-030.1000000000002.113-
9.0007100005004.14153-

Fielding

2000-Texas 2000_USA_TXPosCHPOAE
P. Schourek-95P2200
J. LaRue-05C1100
L. Berkman-081B9900
J. Canizaro-002B4130
S. Andrews-983B2020
S. Livingstone-923B2110
D. Sadler-98SS8341
C. Allen-99LF2200
D. Hulse-93LF0000
J. Tyner-01CF4400
B. Grieve-98RF1100
2000-Florida 2000_USA_FLPosCHPOAE
L. Carter-03P0000
M. Hampton-99P1010
R. Meacham-92P0000
B. Estalella-00C7520
H. Perry-001B101000
D. Howard-962B6330
C. Jones-993B5131
A. Gonzalez-03SS6141
A. Ochoa-99LF4310
D. Bell-98CF2200
J. Drew-04RF1100

DDBB Player of the Game: B. Estalella-00
Neutral Ballpark
Schourek-95 (2000-Texas 2000_USA_TX) throws a complete game [2]. Estalella-00 (2000-Florida 2000_USA_FL) hits 3 home runs [3].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default

5-21-2000 (Day Game): 2000-Texas 2000_USA_TX (15-19) vs. 2000-Florida 2000_USA_FL (21-14)

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2000-Texas 2000_USA_TX

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1) J. Canizaro-00 (2B)PU3--1B-FO7---
  T. Neel-93 (PH9)--------GO53
2) B. Grieve-98 (RF)SO--GO43-SO--ROE6
3) L. Berkman-08 (1B)LO8--SO--SO-SO
4) P. Clark-93 (DH)-GO63-LO7--LO4-ROE5
5) S. Andrews-98 (3B)-1B,CS(6)--GO43----
  B. Aven-99 (PH7)------1B,X(6)--
  S. Livingstone-92 (3B7)--------FO8
6) J. LaRue-05 (C)-GO63--LO5-2B--
7) C. Allen-99 (LF)--1B,X(8)-1B----
  E. Taubensee-99 (PH8)-------GO63-
  D. Hulse-93 (LF8)---------
8) D. Sadler-98 (SS)--GO143,DP-FO7--LO9-
9) J. Tyner-01 (CF)--GO53--1B,CS(2)-GO63-
 

2000-Florida 2000_USA_FL

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1) A. Ochoa-99 (LF)ROE6,X(2)-FO8-LO9-GOU--
2) D. Bell-98 (CF)GO463,DP-1B,X(3)--1B,X(3)-GO53-
3) C. Jones-99 (3B)BB-GO463,DP--GO463,DP-1B,R(6)-
4) J. Drew-04 (RF)GO53--FO8-HR,R(4),RBI-1B,R(6)-
5) H. Perry-00 (1B)-FO7-LO8-SO-LO3-
6) B. Estalella-00 (C)-HR,R(6),RBI-BB--HR,R(6),RBIHR,3RBI,R(6)-
7) R. Gutierrez-01 (DH)-GO63-PU1--3B,R(8)LO5-
8) A. Gonzalez-03 (SS)-BB--LO7-SF,RBI--
9) D. Howard-96 (2B)-GO53--LO4-LO1--
 

DDBB Player of the Game: B. Estalella-00
Neutral Ballpark
Schourek-95 (2000-Texas 2000_USA_TX) throws a complete game [2]. Estalella-00 (2000-Florida 2000_USA_FL) hits 3 home runs [3].
Away Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default
Home Lineup Type: Profile: LHPDH-Default


SCORING PLAYS

Bottom of the 2nd
Estalella-00 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game batting .083 with 2 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Schourek-95 delivers ...

  And there's a drive to the power alley in left ...
  going back is Allen-99 ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that's into the seats!  Home Run for Estalella-00!

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



Bottom of the 6th
Hitting next is Drew-04. 
  He entered the game batting .306 with 9 HR and 25 RBI.
  two out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  high fly ball towards the left field power alley ...
  and carrying well ... 
  back goes Tyner-01 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Drew-04!



Bottom of the 7th
Time for the seventh-inning stretch.

Livingstone-92 is taking his spot at 3B. 


Estalella-00 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .083 with 2 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Schourek-95 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  And there's a high fly ball to deep center field ...
  Tyner-01 is shuffling back to the track ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that ball sneaks into the seats for a Home Run!
  and that's 2 home runs for Estalella-00 today.



Gonzalez-03 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody down.
  Gutierrez-01 inches away from third. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lined hard to center field ...
  but right there to handle it is Tyner-01 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.

  Tagging from third is Gutierrez-01 ...
  and he scores.



Bottom of the 8th
Hitting next is Estalella-00. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
  two away.
  Jones-99 is hanging out at second. Drew-04 takes his lead from first.
  Schourek-95 delivers ...

  Lifted deep to center field ...
  back goes Tyner-01 ...
  this one has a chance ...
  and that's GONE!  Home Run for Estalella-00!
  Jones-99 scores.
  Drew-04 scores.
  and Estalella-00 has 3 home runs today.


PLAY BY PLAY 
A great day for a scheduled game between
Texas (15-18) and Florida (20-14).
The starting pitcher for Texas is Pete Schourek-95 (1-5, 6.15).
The starting pitcher for Florida is Mike Hampton-99 (3-2, 4.73).


*** Top of the 1st ***


Canizaro-00 at the plate. 
  nobody out here in the Top of the 1st.
  Canizaro-00 waiting ... 
  now Hampton-99 delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's looped to shallow right ...
  Perry-00 going out, Drew-04 coming in ...
  and lookout, they're both still after it ...
  now Drew-04 finally gives way ...
  as Perry-00 makes a difficult catch for the out.


Now Grieve-98 strides to the plate. 
  one down here in the Top of the 1st.
  Hampton-99 sets and deals ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  And he's out on strikes.


Berkman-08 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .252 with 5 HR and 15 RBI.
  two down.
  Hampton-99 looks down and gets a sign from Estalella-00 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Offspeed ...
  and that's a bullet hit towards center field ...
  but Bell-98 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Berkman-08 is out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for Texas...
  And after one half it's Texas 0 - Florida 0.

*** Bottom of the 1st ***
*** Texas 0 - Florida 0 ***
*** Due up for Florida: Ochoa-99, Bell-98, and Jones-99 ***


Ochoa-99 stands in. 
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  The pitch on the way to Ochoa-99 ...

  Grounded to shortstop ... 
  taken there by Sadler-98 ... 
  and he throws high, pulling Berkman-08 off of the bag ...
  charge the error to Sadler-98 ...
  as Ochoa-99 is safe at first.


Up to bat is the menacing Bell-98. 
  He entered the game batting .221 with 5 HR and 16 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Ochoa-99 is parked on first.
  Schourek-95 a long look at Ochoa-99 ...
  Schourek-95 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and Schourek-95 delivers...

  Grounded hard to second base ...
  nice stop by Canizaro-00 ...
  off balance throw to Sadler-98 for the force ...
  and over to first ...
  in time for the double play ...
  and that was one slick turn!


Jones-99 steps into the box. 
  two away here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Schourek-95 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Way inside and they walked him.


Drew-04 steps up next. 
  two away.
  Jones-99 is parked on first.
  Snap throw to first ...
  But Jones-99 gets back.



Drew-04 will be the batter. 
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 1st.
  Jones-99 stretching his lead at first.
  Jones-99 held on by Berkman-08.
  Schourek-95 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and Schourek-95 delivers...

  Bounced on a hop to third base ...
  And Andrews-98 with a leisurely toss to first for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for Florida...
  1 in the books, and it's Texas 0 - Florida 0.

*** Top of the 2nd ***
*** Texas 0 - Florida 0 ***
*** Due up for Texas: Clark-93, Andrews-98, and LaRue-05 ***


So here's Clark-93. 
  nobody gone.
  The pitch on the way to Clark-93 ...

  Swung on ...
  cued toward shortstop ...
  Gonzalez-03 charging and up with it in a hurry ...
  and throws to Perry-00 to get him.


Stepping to the plate is Andrews-98. 
  one out here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Hampton-99 toes the rubber ...
  now winds, and delivers ...

  Swung on ...
  and a line drive base hit into right field ...
  Drew-04 comes in to take it on a hop ...
  single for Andrews-98.


Batting next is LaRue-05. 
  one down here in the Top of the 2nd.
  Andrews-98 leads off first.
  A daring lead by Andrews-98 ...

  There goes Andrews-98 ...
  the throw from Estalella-00 ...
  is right on the money to nail him!


And that brings up LaRue-05. 
  two away.
  Hampton-99 cranks and fires ...

  Hit on the ground ...
  Gonzalez-03 is right there ...
  And he throws LaRue-05 out at first.


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for Texas...
  And after 1 and a half it's Texas 0 - Florida 0.

*** Bottom of the 2nd ***
*** Texas 0 - Florida 0 ***
*** Due up for Florida: Perry-00, Estalella-00, and Gutierrez-01 ***


Here's Perry-00. 
  He entered the game batting .178 with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Schourek-95 is looking in...
  now the pitch ...

  Fly ball to left ...
  Allen-99 comes in ...
  But now circles back on the ball ...
  Still backing up ...
  And just barely makes the catch ...
  That one almost got away from him.


Estalella-00 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game batting .083 with 2 RBI.
  one gone here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Schourek-95 delivers ...

  And there's a drive to the power alley in left ...
  going back is Allen-99 ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that's into the seats!  Home Run for Estalella-00!

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


So here's Gutierrez-01. 
  He entered the game batting .236 with 10 RBI.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Now the pitch to Gutierrez-01 ...

  Slapped out to shortstop ...
  Sadler-98 picks it up, and guns him down at first ...
  With Berkman-08 managing to keep his foot on the bag.


Gonzalez-03 steps up next. 
  two gone here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Gonzalez-03 waiting ... 
  now Schourek-95 delivers ...

  And Gonzalez-03 looks at ball four.


Now Howard-96 digs in. 
  two out here in the Bottom of the 2nd.
  Gonzalez-03 stretching his lead at first.
  Schourek-95 a long look at Gonzalez-03 ...
  Schourek-95 sets and delivers ...

  Rolled to third base ...
  Andrews-98 scoops, throws ...
  And gets him.


  And that'll do it.  Schourek-95 finally puts out the fire,
  but Florida gets 1 run in the inning, and now they lead 1 - 0.

*** Top of the 3rd ***
*** Florida 1 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Texas: Allen-99, Sadler-98, and Tyner-01 ***


Allen-99 steps into the box. 
  nobody gone.
  Hampton-99 sets and deals ...

  And that's going to be hit into left field for a base hit ...
  Ochoa-99 over to pick it up ...
  single for Allen-99.


Sadler-98 stands in. 
  nobody down.
  Allen-99 takes his lead from first.
  They throw over to first ... 
  And Allen-99 gets back easily.



Sadler-98 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Hampton-99.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 3rd.
  Allen-99 leads off first.
  Hampton-99 checks Allen-99 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Hampton-99 has the sign ...
  he winds and fires ...

  Sadler-98 hits it on the ground to pitcher ...
  up with it is Hampton-99 ... 
  he fires to Howard-96 for the force ...
  and on to first ...
  in time ... double play!


Tyner-01 going through his ritual outside the box ...
Now he's ready and digs in.
  two gone.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Ground ball, deep in the hole on the left side ...
  snared by Jones-99 ...
  and with one foot on the grass, he throws ...
  in time to get him, nice play!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for Texas...
  And after 2 and a half it's Florida 1 - Texas 0.

*** Bottom of the 3rd ***
*** Florida 1 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Florida: Ochoa-99, Bell-98, and Jones-99 ***


Now here's Ochoa-99. 
  He entered the game batting .235 with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
  nobody out.
  Schourek-95 cranks it up and deals ...

  Swung on ...
  Ochoa-99 sends this one deep to center field ...
  but Tyner-01 is drifting leisurely back ...
  and catches it easily there for the out.


Standing in to hit is Bell-98. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  The pitch on the way to Bell-98 ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards first base ...
  too hot to handle and that's going to whiz right on by ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  Grieve-98 is on it quickly ...
  a single for Bell-98.


Getting set to hit is Jones-99. 
  one down.
  Bell-98 is edging off the bag at first.
  Throw to first ...
  Safe!  Bell-98 just did get back in time.



Jones-99 steps in and repositions his helmet ...
Now he's ready.
  one out here in the Bottom of the 3rd.
  Bell-98 takes his lead from first.
  Schourek-95 a long look at Bell-98 ...
  Schourek-95 at the belt, now comes to the plate ...

  Jones-99 hits it hard on the ground ... 
  fielded by Canizaro-00 at second base ... 
  he goes to Sadler-98 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for Florida...
  And after 3 it's Florida 1 - Texas 0.

*** Top of the 4th ***
*** Florida 1 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Texas: Canizaro-00, Grieve-98, and Berkman-08 ***


Canizaro-00 taking a moment to clean some dirt from his spikes ...
And now he steps in to face Hampton-99.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 4th.
  Hampton-99 rocks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's lined sharply to the right side ...
  just over the outstretched glove of the leaping Howard-96 ...
  and into right field for a base hit ...
  Drew-04 gets to it quickly ...
  and Canizaro-00 is held to a single.


Coming up to the plate is Grieve-98. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody down.
  Canizaro-00 is parked on first.
  Quick throw to first ...
  And Canizaro-00 gets back.



Now Grieve-98 strides to the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .224 with 2 HR and 14 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Top of the 4th.
  Canizaro-00 leads off first.
  Canizaro-00 held on by Perry-00.
  Hampton-99 delivers ...

  Hit to Howard-96 on four hops ...
  He collects it and throws Grieve-98 out.
  Canizaro-00 goes to second.


The deadly Berkman-08 stands in and cocks his bat ...
Hampton-99 looks in ready for the challenge.
  one down.
  Canizaro-00 is on at second. 
  The pitch on the way to Berkman-08 ...

  Got him swinging with a letter-high fastball.


Getting set to hit is Clark-93. 
  He entered the game batting .400 with 4 HR and 13 RBI.
  two away here in the Top of the 4th.
  Canizaro-00 takes his lead from second. 
  The windup and the pitch from Hampton-99 ...

  There's a shot to left ...
  But Ochoa-99 is waiting for it ...
  And pulls it in.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for Texas...
  3 and a half in the books, and it's Florida 1 - Texas 0.

*** Bottom of the 4th ***
*** Florida 1 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Florida: Drew-04, Perry-00, and Estalella-00 ***


The dangerous Drew-04 checks in. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out.
  Drew-04 waits ... 
  Schourek-95 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  Fly ball to center ...
  venturing back is Tyner-01 ...
  and he makes the play.


And that brings up Perry-00. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one gone.
  Schourek-95 kicks and deals...

  And that's a bullet hit towards center field ...
  but Tyner-01 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Perry-00 is out.


Estalella-00 stands in to take his turn. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
  two away.
  Schourek-95 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Estalella-00 takes ball four, and will trot down to first.


Gutierrez-01 is the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two down.
  Estalella-00 is parked on first.
  Berkman-08 holding Estalella-00 to the bag.
  Schourek-95 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  High pop-up just behind the mound ...
  calling for it is Schourek-95 ...
  and he puts it away for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and 1 man left on base for Florida...
  And after 4 it's Florida 1 - Texas 0.

*** Top of the 5th ***
*** Florida 1 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Texas: Andrews-98, LaRue-05, and Allen-99 ***


And the hitter is Andrews-98. 
  So far today he is 1 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Hampton-99 winds and deals ...

  One hopper to Howard-96 at second base ...
  And he fires to first in time for the out.


Batting next for Texas, LaRue-05. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one out.
  Hampton-99 looks down and gets a sign from Estalella-00 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  hit on the button towards third base ...
  but right at Jones-99 ...
  who stays with it to retire LaRue-05.


Allen-99 steps up next. 
  He entered the game batting .250 with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
  two gone.
  Hampton-99 cranks and fires ...

  Swung on ...
  and there's a line shot ...
  past a diving Howard-96 and into right field ...
  Drew-04 coming over to cut it off ...
  and he does, to hold Allen-99 to a single.


Now Sadler-98 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  two down.
  Allen-99 leads off first.
  Hampton-99 glances over at first ...
  Hampton-99 sets and delivers ...

  And that's hit in the air to left field ...
  but Ochoa-99 makes the running catch ...
  and that'll take care of Sadler-98.


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for Texas...
  And after 4 and a half it's Florida 1 - Texas 0.

*** Bottom of the 5th ***
*** Florida 1 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Florida: Gonzalez-03, Howard-96, and Ochoa-99 ***


Gonzalez-03 at the plate. 
  nobody out.
  Schourek-95 rears back and fires ...

  A liner to left ...
  But Allen-99 is right there ...
  To pull it in.


Now Howard-96 strides to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  one down.
  Schourek-95 rocks and fires ...

  Lined to second base ...
  right there to handle it is Canizaro-00 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Ochoa-99 brings his perfect swing into the box. 
  He entered the game batting .235 with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
  two away.
  Schourek-95 looks down and gets a sign from LaRue-05 ... 
  the pitch ...

  Lined to right ...
  But right at Grieve-98 ...
  Who had him played perfectly for the out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for Florida...
  We've played 5, and the score is Florida 1 - Texas 0.

*** Top of the 6th ***
*** Florida 1 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Texas: Tyner-01, Canizaro-00, and Grieve-98 ***


Tyner-01 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Hampton-99.
  nobody down.
  Hampton-99 looks down and gets a sign from Estalella-00 ... 
  the pitch ...

  And there's a shot up the middle ...
  off the bag and into center field ...
  that'll slow it down perfectly for Bell-98 ...
  and Tyner-01 is going to have to settle for a single.


Canizaro-00 at the plate. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 6th.
  Tyner-01 takes his lead from first.
  A quick throw over to first ...
  Tyner-01 dives back ...
  And is in just under the tag.



Standing in to hit is Canizaro-00. 
  He entered the game batting .167.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 6th.
  Tyner-01 leads off first.
  Hampton-99 a long look at Tyner-01 ...
  And Canizaro-00 tired of waiting and steps out of the box ...
  he steps back in now ...
  and Hampton-99 delivers ...

  Towering fly to left ...
  Ochoa-99 is under it ...
  Waits ...
  And puts it away.


Grieve-98 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one down.
  Tyner-01 stretching his lead at first.
  Tyner-01 has a good lead ...

  Tyner-01 goes ...
  the throw from Estalella-00 ...
  is in time, they got him!


Grieve-98 steps in and calls for time ...
Now he's ready.
  two out.
  With 104 pitches in the books, Hampton-99 is getting a workout ...
  and here comes the pitch ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Strike three!


  No runs, 1 hit, and nobody left on base for Texas...
  We've played 5 and a half, and the score is Florida 1 - Texas 0.

*** Bottom of the 6th ***
*** Florida 1 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Florida: Bell-98, Jones-99, and Drew-04 ***


Up to bat is Bell-98, who is always a threat at the plate. 
  He entered the game batting .221 with 5 HR and 16 RBI.
  nobody gone here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Now the pitch to Bell-98 ...

  And that's going to be hit into right field for a base hit ...
  Grieve-98 over to pick it up ...
  single for Bell-98.


That will bring up Jones-99. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody gone.
  Bell-98 leads off first.
  They throw over to first ... 
  And Bell-98 gets back easily.



Now at the plate, Jones-99. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody out here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Bell-98 takes his lead from first.
  Schourek-95 checks Bell-98 to keep him close to the bag ...
  Schourek-95 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Bounced to second base ...
  taken by Canizaro-00 ...
  he goes to Sadler-98 for the force ...
  and down to first ...
  in time ... double play!


Hitting next is Drew-04. 
  He entered the game batting .306 with 9 HR and 25 RBI.
  two out.
  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  high fly ball towards the left field power alley ...
  and carrying well ... 
  back goes Tyner-01 ...
  way back ...
  and that one's outta here! Home Run for Drew-04!


Perry-00 steps up next. 
  He entered the game batting .178 with 1 HR and 6 RBI.
  two away here in the Bottom of the 6th.
  Schourek-95 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  A swing and a miss ... Strike three!


  1 run, 2 hits, and nobody left on base for Florida...
  6 in the books, and it's Florida 2 - Texas 0.

*** Top of the 7th ***
*** Florida 2 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Texas: Berkman-08, Clark-93, and Andrews-98 ***


Up to bat is Berkman-08... 
and the defense digs-in for the hard hitting slugger. 
  He entered the game batting .252 with 5 HR and 15 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Hampton-99 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  Strike three called ...
  As Hampton-99 paints the outside corner.


Now Clark-93 strolls to the plate. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one down here in the Top of the 7th.
  Hampton-99 shakes off a few signs...
  now he gets the one he wants...
  and Hampton-99 delivers...

  Offspeed ...
  and that's lined sharply towards the right side ...
  but right to Howard-96 ...
  and Clark-93 is out.


Andrews-98 stands in. 
  He entered the game batting .149 with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
  two out.

But he's done for the day ...
Instead, they'll call on Aven-99.

  The pitch is on the way ...

  Grounded sharply to the left side ...
  and that's going to get past Gonzalez-03 and into left field ...
  Ochoa-99 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Aven-99 is going to have himself a single.

And they're going to the bullpen ...
It looks like it'll be Meacham-92 coming on in relief.


Now at the plate, LaRue-05. 
  He entered the game batting .297 with 8 RBI.
  two gone.
  Aven-99 is edging off the bag at first.
  The stretch ...
  And now a quick throw to first ...
  And he's safe!  Aven-99 gets back in time!



Settling into the box is LaRue-05. 
  He entered the game batting .297 with 8 RBI.
  two down.
  Aven-99 is edging off the bag at first.
  Perry-00 holding Aven-99 to the bag.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  And that's lined sharply towards left field ...
  down the line and headed for the corner ...
  LaRue-05 is off to the races ...
  and cruises toward second for a double.

  They are going to send the runner home ...
  the perfect cutoff throw to Jones-99 and he turns and fires it home ...
  and he's out!


  No runs, 1 hit, and 1 man left on base for Texas...
  6 and a half in the books, and it's Florida 2 - Texas 0.

*** Bottom of the 7th ***
*** Florida 2 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Florida: Estalella-00, Gutierrez-01, and Gonzalez-03 ***

Time for the seventh-inning stretch.

Livingstone-92 is taking his spot at 3B. 


Estalella-00 is the hitter. 
  He entered the game batting .083 with 2 RBI.
  nobody down here in the Bottom of the 7th.
  Schourek-95 has the sign ...
  he rocks back, and here it comes ...

  And there's a high fly ball to deep center field ...
  Tyner-01 is shuffling back to the track ...
  he reaches up ...
  can't get it ...
  and that ball sneaks into the seats for a Home Run!
  and that's 2 home runs for Estalella-00 today.


Gutierrez-01 will be the batter. 
  He entered the game batting .236 with 10 RBI.
  nobody gone.
  Gutierrez-01 waiting ... 
  now Schourek-95 delivers ...

  Fastball ...
  and that's lined sharply towards left field ...
  down the line and headed for the corner ...
  Gutierrez-01 is off to the races ...
  and is now digging for third for a triple!


Gonzalez-03 will be the hitter. 
  So far today he is 0 for 1.
  nobody down.
  Gutierrez-01 inches away from third. 
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Lined hard to center field ...
  but right there to handle it is Tyner-01 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.

  Tagging from third is Gutierrez-01 ...
  and he scores.


Coming up to the plate is Howard-96. 
  So far today he is 0 for 2.
  one down.
  Schourek-95 ready and deals ...

  Fastball ...
  and lined hard back to the mound ...
  but right at the glove of Schourek-95 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.


Ochoa-99 digs into the box ...
and stares out at Schourek-95.
  two gone.
  The pitch on the way to Ochoa-99 ...

  Hit hard on the ground to first base ...
  Berkman-08 is up with it and hustles to the bag for the out.


  2 runs, 2 hits, and nobody left on base for Florida...
  And after 7 it's Florida 4 - Texas 0.

*** Top of the 8th ***
*** Florida 4 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Texas: Allen-99, Sadler-98, and Tyner-01 ***


Getting set to hit is Allen-99. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2.
  nobody out here in the Top of the 8th.

And now he's being called back ...
It looks like Taubensee-99 is going to pinch hit.

  Here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and Taubensee-99 hits a hard ground ball up the middle ... 
  cut off quickly by Gonzalez-03 ... 
  lots of time ... 
  and he throws out Taubensee-99 easily.


Batting next is Sadler-98. 
  one down.
  And Meacham-92 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  There's a shot to right ...
  But Drew-04 is waiting for it ...
  And pulls it in.


Getting set to hit is Tyner-01. 
  So far today he is 1 for 2.
  two down here in the Top of the 8th.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Ground ball to shortstop ...
  Nice chest high hop for Gonzalez-03 ...
  And he throws Tyner-01 out.


  No runs, no hits, and nobody left on base for Texas...
  7 and a half in the books, and it's Florida 4 - Texas 0.

*** Bottom of the 8th ***
*** Florida 4 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Florida: Bell-98, Jones-99, and Drew-04 ***

Hulse-93 is taking his spot at LF. 


Bell-98 moves into the box now. 
  He entered the game batting .221 with 5 HR and 16 RBI.
  nobody down.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Grounded to third base ... 
  fielded there by Livingstone-92 ... 
  and he throws out Bell-98.


Jones-99 steps in and calls for time ...
Now he's ready.
  one down here in the Bottom of the 8th.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Swung on ...
  and that's grounded sharply to the left side ...
  past Livingstone-92 and into left field ...
  Hulse-93 comes up with it quickly there...
  and Jones-99 is going to have himself a single.


Stepping to the plate is Drew-04. 
  He entered the game batting .306 with 9 HR and 25 RBI.
  one gone.
  Jones-99 takes his lead from first.
  Schourek-95 a long look at Jones-99 ...
  And Schourek-95 steps off the mound for a moment...
  he is ready now...
  the pitch...

  Slider ...
  and that's a little flare into center field for a base hit ...
  coming up to get it is Tyner-01 ... 
  a single for Drew-04.

  The runners decide to play it safe ...
  Jones-99 takes second.


Perry-00 is next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one out.
  Jones-99 takes his lead from second. Drew-04 is edging off the bag at first.
  Schourek-95 may be reaching his limit here ... 
  but he digs deep and fires away ...

  Line drive ...
  but Berkman-08 is right there ...
  to snare it ...
  he had him played perfectly.


Hitting next is Estalella-00. 
  So far today he is 2 for 2 with 2 HR and 2 RBI.
  two away.
  Jones-99 is hanging out at second. Drew-04 takes his lead from first.
  Schourek-95 delivers ...

  Lifted deep to center field ...
  back goes Tyner-01 ...
  this one has a chance ...
  and that's GONE!  Home Run for Estalella-00!
  Jones-99 scores.
  Drew-04 scores.
  and Estalella-00 has 3 home runs today.


That will bring up the righty Gutierrez-01. 
  So far today he is 1 for 3.
  two away.
  Gutierrez-01 waits ... 
  Schourek-95 plants his foot on the rubber, and deals ...

  And that's a bullet hit towards third base ...
  but Livingstone-92 is right there to take care of it ...
  and Gutierrez-01 is out.


  3 runs, 3 hits, and nobody left on base for Florida...
  8 in the books, and it's Florida 7 - Texas 0.

*** Top of the 9th ***
*** Florida 7 - Texas 0 ***
*** Due up for Texas: Canizaro-00, Grieve-98, and Berkman-08 ***


Up to bat is Canizaro-00. 
  He entered the game batting .167.
  nobody gone.

And now he's being called back ...
It looks like Neel-93 is going to pinch hit.

  Meacham-92 ready and deals ...

  And Neel-93 rolls it slowly to third base ...
  on it easily is Jones-99 ...
  and over to Perry-00 to record the out.


Grieve-98 is coming up next. 
  So far today he is 0 for 3.
  one out.
  And here comes the pitch ...

  Grounded hard to shortstop ... 
  taken there by Gonzalez-03 ... 
  lots of time ...
  but he throws it away ...
  error on Gonzalez-03 ...
  as Grieve-98 is safe at first.


Berkman-08 stands in ready to do some damage. 
  He entered the game batting .252 with 5 HR and 15 RBI.
  one down.
  Grieve-98 stretching his lead at first.
  And Perry-00 not holding Grieve-98 on.
  The pitch on the way to Berkman-08 ...

  A swing and a miss ...
  Meacham-92 gets the strikeout on the high hard one.


Clark-93 stands in to take his turn. 
  He entered the game batting .400 with 4 HR and 13 RBI.
  two down.
  Grieve-98 is parked on first.
  And they won't hold Grieve-98 here, Perry-00 is well off the bag.
  The pitch is on the way ...

  Clark-93 hits it slowly on the ground towards third base ...
  taken there by Jones-99 ... 
  no, it goes under his glove ... 
  and Clark-93 reaches on the error
  Grieve-98 advances to second.

Carter-03 slowly makes his way from the bullpen.


Livingstone-92 steps up next. 
  two gone.
  Grieve-98 leads off second. Clark-93 takes his lead from first.
  Carter-03 turns, sets, and delivers ...

  Banged in the air to shallow center field ...
  rushing in is Bell-98 ...
  and he makes the catch for the out.

And that's all folks.
The final score is Florida 7 - Texas 0