|
We sent Jon Lieber to save the season against 2-time Cy Young winner William Jester. Leiber started the year 11-0, but ended up 14-6, really struggling in the 2nd half.
James led off the game with a double and with 1 out, Erstad doubled him in and we were up 1-0, but in the bottom half, Giles hit a 401 foot homer and just like that it was 1-1
In the bottom of the 2nd, the Braves filled the bases with 2 outs but Blauser struck out to keep the game 1-1. With 1 out in the 3rd, Grudzielanek singled and after stealing 2nd, he scored on a Giles single to give the Braves a 2-1 lead.
After a Jefferies double Cirillo made his 2nd error of the series throwing it into the seats and the game was tied 2 after 4. That didn't last long at Higgenson led off the 5th with a full count home run. We had a chance to add more, but Jefferies popped up with 2 on and 2 outs.
The 5th, 6th and 7th passed without anyone in scoring position, and with 1 out in the 8th, Erstad hit another double and then Jefferies and Frias walked to load them up. Michael Carlsen then drew a 3rd straight walk to give us a 3-2 lead. Baerga hit a sac fly to score Jefferies and passed ball scored Frias to give us an unglamorous but big 5-2 lead.
BJ Ryan came in to get the last 6 outs in order and we tied this up, 2 games each.
So did the Pirates.......they are tied as well at 2
|