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00:43A battle for dominance.
00:45The Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
00:49This is 2K Sports.
01:01And the starter, Joe Saunders.
01:05Bob Guerin's got his line.
01:08David.
01:11Into the batter's box.
01:12He prepares to lead off this game.
01:14Getting set to look at the first pitch.
01:19Saunders with the delivery.
01:21Sliders in there.
01:22No balls and a strike.
01:24Pitching coaches love it when you can throw it down and away consistently.
01:27He got it done right there.
01:31Liner towards the hole.
01:33And he's on.
01:34That's a nice way to jumpstart your offense.
01:36Safe at first base.
01:38They got a base runner.
01:39I wouldn't be surprised right here to see him running.
01:42Just trying to get things going.
01:43Try to stimulate some offense.
01:45And it's Mark Ellis in the hook.
01:47There's Davis running.
01:50He is safe at second base.
01:53Now Gary kept inching off the base a little bit more each time.
01:57And had a pretty big lead.
01:58And then he got a great jump to get in there in second base.
02:01Nice job of base running.
02:02And it gets down.
02:04Davis looking to come across.
02:06Not in time.
02:07In there at third.
02:09They had the right idea shifting the defense to the left.
02:12That's where he hit it.
02:14But he was still.
02:24That's where he hit it.
02:24That's where he hit it.
02:28That's where he hit it.
02:30That's where he hit it.
02:32That's where he hit it.
02:33That's where he hit it.
02:33That's where he hit it.
02:34That's where he hit it.
02:34That's where he hit it.
02:34That's where he hit it.
02:35That's where he hit it.
02:35That's where he hit it.
02:36That's where he hit it.
02:38That's where he hit it.
02:42That's where he hit it.
02:49...able to get it down anyways. Nice hit.
02:51Matt Holliday at the plate.
02:53Gary, his great speed comes into play offensively in a lot of different ways.
02:57And, you know, the infield going to have to play more shallow because of that speed.
03:03Here's how the Angels stack up on the diamond.
03:06Well, this is the best defensive team within this division.
03:09They've got the fewest number of errors committed,
03:11so they make plays behind their pitchers.
03:14And it's Jason Giambi at the plate.
03:16And that swung on and hit.
03:18Guerrero's going to play it.
03:19Out number two.
03:23Well, he keeps the runners right where they are,
03:26so now he's just an out away from working his way out of danger
03:29and keeping this game tied.
03:31And here's Eric Chavez.
03:34A line drive towards short.
03:36And it's Torres picks it up.
03:39Safe at first.
03:40He's in there, not quite getting him.
03:43And he scores.
03:44And there's our first run of the game, a 1-0 ball game.
03:48Well, as a pitcher, you hate to give up hits like these.
03:50You don't mind.
03:51Listen, you make a bad pitch, a guy rips a line drive.
03:53But these sorts of infield hits, they kill you.
03:59Circle change there, misses, 1-1.
04:02Well, the Oakland A's going to try to turn their season around
04:05from a year ago on the road where they really struggled, Gary.
04:08They just could not find victories as they travel.
04:14Saunders winds up, 1-2 pitch.
04:16And a slurve is swung on and missed, side retired.
04:21Off to a good start here.
04:23They put one over in the first.
04:24B.A.'s on.
04:27And it'll be Sean Gallagher doing the pitching.
04:29For Oakland, he'll be starting.
04:32Steve, as he gets into this Angels lineup, what's he looking at?
04:35Well, Sean Gallagher out on the mound, a guy that has pretty good stuff.
04:39Not overpowering.
04:40He does have to command it and locate it.
04:42But he does keep the ball off center a lot of times for the hitter.
04:49And he delivers.
04:51And it's 0-2.
04:52Figgins, he'll be careful here to make contact.
04:58He deals.
04:59Swung on, hit in the air to right center.
05:02This one towards Buck.
05:04Roms over, puts it away.
05:09It's brought to you by State Farm.
05:11The lineup for Mike Sosha's team.
05:15And, Steve, what are you looking at today?
05:17Take a look at Torrey Hunter.
05:18He's a guy that if you get the ball up in the zone, he can hurt you.
05:22He can take your mistakes out of the ballpark.
05:24And Gary Matthews Jr. to bat.
05:34There's a swing and a liner.
05:36Ellis able to pull that one in.
05:382-0.
05:40That's an atom ball right there.
05:42That ball was smoked.
05:43He stung it, but right at the second baseman.
05:45And it's Juan Rivera at the plate.
05:53Swings and misses the slider.
05:55Here, 0-1.
05:56As a hitter, when you get out in front, your swing breaks down.
05:59And when you get a breaking ball like this, you have no chance to make contact.
06:03Strike two.
06:04No balls.
06:05Two strikes.
06:06Rivera now got to protect that strike zone.
06:08At 0-2, you're in complete control right now.
06:11So, I'm throwing him something out of the strike zone to see if I can get him to chase.
06:16And that half inning finished with a strikeout.
06:19And they aren't able to get anything going.
06:22And if you're just coming on board, this is Gary Thorne along with Steve Phillips.
06:26We've got Major League Baseball on 2K Sports.
06:33A swing and a fly ball to left center field.
06:36And it's through.
06:37Base hit for Buck.
06:42That brings up Bobby Crosby.
06:44You know, with base runners on, you get a man at first base.
06:47Now you're looking not just for the single, but it'd be nice to get that extra base hit
06:50and try to score him from first.
06:52Slider swung on a miss.
06:540-1.
07:01Strike two there.
07:03Saunders, he's got him where he wants him.
07:051-2.
07:05Well, the A's playing in Los Angeles.
07:07And last year, they did a nice job splitting the ten games that they played here, Gary.
07:12And it's caught by Kendrick.
07:13We were talking about that 5-5 record here last season between these two teams.
07:18Steve, pretty close offensively.
07:19Only a ten-run separation.
07:20Well, you know, these two teams kind of score runs the same way.
07:23They have to manufacture a little bit because neither one of them with prodigious power.
07:27It's going to be Barton.
07:29First pitch was a strike.
07:300-1 now.
07:31Gary, even with an 0-1 count, he's willing to sit back and see if the pitch is going to
07:35throw him another strike or not.
07:36A good opportunity to get ahead.
07:380-2.
07:40That one's drilled to short.
07:43Gets one at second.
07:45And a double play.
07:46They got a ball.
07:47So no runs on one hit and nobody left on.
07:50And we move on to the bottom half of the second inning.
08:00And it's Vladimir Guerrero in the box now.
08:02He'll get things started here in the home half of the second.
08:12Swung and a ground ball to third.
08:15Retiring Guerrero.
08:22And it's Torrey Hunter in the box now.
08:27Base is empty with one away.
08:35This one's pretty well hit to deep left center.
08:37And it's going to be Holliday.
08:40And Hunter is retired.
08:42Now it's two away.
08:45It's going to be Napoli.
08:50Base is empty and two down.
08:58This one swung on line towards the middle.
09:00And the sides retired.
09:02Ellis catches and he heads in.
09:05Well, that's one way to keep your pitch count down.
09:07They wrap that inning up with three pitches.
09:11Bob Guerin on camera.
09:13He has to be happy with the work on the mound.
09:15Especially that last inning.
09:17Insurance run so important.
09:19Davis into the batter's box.
09:23First pitch is that slur in there.
09:260-1.
09:26You have to have a different approach with everybody you face in the lineup.
09:30This guy really struggles with that changeup early on.
09:32Look for him to see some.
09:34And a swing and a hit.
09:36It's going to be Guerrero.
09:37And that sets down Davis.
09:40One away.
09:41And Mark Ellis.
09:43He's part of this offensive lineup that Bob Guerin has crafted.
09:47One out.
09:48Nobody on.
09:52And it goes foul.
10:06Hit in the air to left center.
10:09And it's caught.
10:10Play.
10:10Matthews Jr.
10:16Well, they had him play perfectly right here, Gary.
10:18Great call from the dugout to shift the defense toward left.
10:22Two outs and nobody on.
10:24Here's the first pitch to Holiday.
10:27And a swing and a hit.
10:29It's going to be Guerrero.
10:32That's caught.
10:33Side is retired.
10:35Only five pitches to get out of that inning.
10:37That'll rush your arm.
10:38Now it's time to move on to the home.
10:42It's Morales at the plate.
10:44He's our first batter.
10:45Home half of the third inning.
10:49Spotted by Suzuki.
10:52Hit hard to second.
10:54Picked up by Ellis.
10:56Over to Barton.
10:58That's one away.
11:00Nice, easy, soft ground ball to second.
11:02Doesn't have any trouble at all with that one.
11:04Retires him at first base.
11:06One out.
11:07Nobody on.
11:13Kicks and throws.
11:14Swing and a line at a right center.
11:16That falls in.
11:18First hit of the ball game for this club.
11:24That's going to go down.
11:25It's the first hit of the ball game.
11:27It comes here in the third inning.
11:28Now let's see if they can capitalize on it and get things going.
11:31And we've got his tourist batting.
11:33He's in his sixth season.
11:35Runner at first with one down.
11:41He swings.
11:43That's a ball to right field.
11:45Two away.
11:51And it's Sean Figgins now.
11:53Last time up.
11:54Flewell.
11:56Two outs and a man on first.
12:01Fresh count.
12:02Figgins.
12:02Here it comes.
12:03And this is popped up on the left side.
12:08Looked at a second like he might go.
12:10But I guess he's happy with first.
12:12No runs at a base hit.
12:13They leave one man on at first.
12:18And it's Jason Giambi at the plate.
12:20He's going to get us started here in the fourth.
12:23And Giambi ready for the first pitch.
12:27It's strike one.
12:29Can't make contact on the fastball.
12:36Putt shot towards the hole.
12:38Played by Kendrick.
12:40And Giambi is retired.
12:45And Eric Chavez to bat.
12:47Single homer run in his last at bat.
12:51One out.
12:52Bases empty.
12:55Saunders with the delivery.
12:57The OO delivery.
12:58A fastball taken for a strike.
13:08Pitch on the way.
13:10On the ground to second.
13:12And Kendrick in position.
13:13And that'll set down Chavez.
13:25And Suzuki's in the box.
13:28Struck out swinging last time.
13:30Bases empty with two outs.
13:33Here's the first pitch.
13:36First pitch looked like a slurbed there.
13:39Call for a strike.
13:46Here's a swing and a fly ball to right center.
13:49And there's Guerrero.
13:51Out number three.
13:52And they go quietly offensively in this half inning.
13:55Nothing across.
13:56On now last half of the fourth inning.
14:00And here's Gary Matthews Jr.
14:02He'll lead it off here.
14:03Bottom half of the fourth.
14:07And Matthews Jr.
14:08In the box.
14:09Ready for the first pitch.
14:10He sends this one in the air towards center.
14:13This one.
14:13Fielded.
14:14Davis.
14:15As he just strolls over for that out.
14:20And it's one Rivera now.
14:220 for 1 thus far.
14:24Bases empty with one away.
14:31Big uppercut that time for strike one.
14:33Well Gary they really can't seem to mount any offense at all.
14:36I mean one hit through four innings.
14:38And you know you really have to look at your approach at the plate.
14:40He makes contact.
14:41Line drive.
14:43The dive.
14:43And he's got it.
14:45What a catch.
14:47Reaction time critical in this play if you're going to get it in the air.
14:50You're not going to see many plays better than this one.
14:52The instant it leaves the bat.
14:54He reacts quickly and reaches out and makes the catch.
14:57Two outs.
14:58Bases empty.
15:03The pitch.
15:04Hit on the ground up the middle.
15:06And Ellis picks it up.
15:08He'll throw on to first.
15:09And that'll do it for this half inning.
15:11No runs.
15:12No hits.
15:13Nobody crossed the plate in this half inning.
15:15And nobody left on base.
15:16A's not letting this lead get away.
15:20And it's Buck Manning.
15:22Three years off.
15:52A's not letting this lead get away.
16:23Well, this is a good move right here.
16:26You're bringing in the better defensive player for the guy who could be a little suspect in the outfield.
16:31Defense helps you win games.
16:370-1 offering, Saunders.
16:390-1 is a slur for a called strike.
16:42Well, he gets the breaking ball right over the heart of the plate.
16:45He must have been looking for something else.
16:49Here's a swing and a liner to left center.
16:52And that one is in there, his second hit today.
17:000-1 mistake right here.
17:02He throws it over the heart of the plate, and he pays for it.
17:05Crosby into the batter's box.
17:07Flew out last time.
17:09Runner on first base.
17:10Nobody out.
17:11There's a swing and a liner towards first.
17:13And it's through.
17:14A base hit for Crosby.
17:21Good offensive chance here.
17:24Oh, this is great patience at the plate.
17:26He lets the ball get deep in on the plate.
17:29Comes in.
17:38There's a kind of
17:40You're not out of spirit.
18:41One and two.
18:42Now, two strikes on him.
18:43They're probably going to throw him the slider here.
18:45He struggled with it.
18:47Smash towards the hole.
18:48That's one down.
18:50And that will keep the runners.
18:51They have to stay at first and second.
18:53Well, they're down already early in this game.
18:55They can't afford a big inning against them.
18:58That's a big first out.
18:59Now, let's see what else you can do.
19:00Davis into the batter's block.
19:03And it gets through.
19:04Not bad.
19:05Two for three today.
19:10Oakland in a nice position here to capitalize.
19:14Just kind of lean in, Steve, and slap that thing the other way on that kind of pitch.
19:18Well, you can't pull that pitch.
19:19If you do, it's going to be a ground ball to short.
19:21You want to punch it to right field.
19:23He's one of the best at doing it.
19:25And Mark Ellis.
19:26Well, working on the 0-1 count now.
19:300-1 offering.
19:31Saunders.
19:32A swing and a fly ball in the left center field.
19:35Buck is heading home.
19:36The throw.
19:38Buck scores.
19:40Well, this is what a good offense does.
19:42It picks up runs with productive outs.
19:44Good piece of hitting.
19:45It's going to be holiday now.
19:48Steve, we've seen them continue to.
20:20Charge it up at the plate, and it doesn't look like they're going to be stopped.
20:24I'll tell you what, Gary.
20:25We're seeing a solid, consistent, professional approach from these hitters,
20:29and it's paying off because they now have the lead.
20:32That ends up fouled.
20:34Consistency matters.
20:35Don't give up at bats, and he didn't.
20:37That's right.
20:50Consistency is the difference between the good teams and the bad teams.
20:54Let's see if the consistency continues.
21:01He delivers.
21:03Swung on.
21:04Hit in the air to right center.
21:06And another one.
21:07It's contagious.
21:08The throw.
21:10And he gets in there.
21:11No contest.
21:12And they get that run in.
21:16Situations repeating themselves here.
21:18A chance to produce, and they are.
21:21And Jason Giambi in the box.
21:24This one player picking up after another, Steve.
21:26This is a good offensive show going on, and they're climbing the ladder with it.
21:30You know, after giving up runs like that,
21:33this is where the pitcher has to bow his neck and shut down the opponent.
21:37Damage control.
21:38This is where you begin to wonder whether this game is going to start slipping away or not.
21:46Struck him out.
21:47He gets out of this with just a little hurt.
21:50Though they pick up four hits in the inning and two runs across.
21:55And for those of you just coming on, it's Gary Thorne along with Steve Phillips.
21:59Great to have you with us.
22:002K Sports.
22:05Sports.
22:06Major League Baseball.
22:07And Torrey Hunter.
22:09Second in RBIs for the ball club last year.
22:12Here's the first pitch to Hunter.
22:15A smash between short and third.
22:17And nobody gets this one.
22:18That's going to go for a base hit.
22:24Gary, as you look at him, I mean, he's clearly a big part of this offense.
22:27And they need him to produce if they're going to win.
22:31Mathis at the plate.
22:37On the ground to third.
22:39And he grabs this one.
22:41And there's one.
22:42But he'll hang on to that so they will get one.
22:46Well, quick release by the third baseman.
22:48They get the lead runner at second.
22:49Just not able to turn the double play.
22:51One down runner at first.
23:00And here's the first one.
23:02Line drive.
23:02That's foul towards first.
23:07On the way.
23:09Swings and misses at the curve already 0-2.
23:13Offensively, they just have not been able to get anything going.
23:15Only one runner left on base.
23:17So they just need more opportunities.
23:19And see if they can't capitalize on it.
23:22Bring him up.
23:23Strike three.
23:24Count that one as a cake.
23:25That's how you get it done right there.
23:27Great technique.
23:28Three pitches and three strikes.
23:30And now he goes away.
23:31And he had great command of all those three pitches.
23:34And now he Kendrick up.
23:37That one swung on.
23:38Hit in the air to deep right center field.
23:42It's up against the wall on the mound.
23:44There's the throw.
23:46He's around third.
23:47And he's heading home.
23:48And he is safe scoring that run.
23:52Anaheim there continuing.
23:54The bats are hot.
23:59It's Eibar at the plate.
24:01They try and rebuild momentum.
24:03Looked like they had lost it earlier.
24:04Right now it's coming back to him.
24:06Gary, that hit right there could prove to be a key at bat in this game.
24:10They've just narrowed the deficit.
24:12That was a big one.
24:13And what you've done is you've put a little question mark in the opponent's mind here.
24:16All of a sudden it's not their game.
24:18That swung on and fly to right.
24:21And Buck grabs that one.
24:23And the sides retire.
24:24So they score once on two hits.
24:27One man left.
24:28Angels doing a nice job as they start to work their way back.
24:33And here's Eric Chavez.
24:35One for two in the ballgame.
24:39Now Chavez gets set.
24:41That's a called strike 0-1.
24:43The pitcher showing that he can effectively throw strikes on the inside part of the plate.
24:48Hit sharply towards the hole.
24:50And Kendrick in position.
24:52And that'll set down Chavez.
24:57And Suzuki's in the box.
24:590 for 2.
25:18We've got Darren Oliver out on the mound.
25:20He's coming on in relief for the Angels.
25:23I'm sure they didn't set out thinking, hey, let's pitch all our bullpen guys this early in the game.
25:27What do you think, Gary?
25:28I don't know.
25:29They need this guy to hold down the fort and see if he can't give them some energy.
25:32Waves at that big breaking ball.
25:34Can't get to it, though.
25:351-1.
25:371-1 on the way.
25:39Watches that fastball go by.
25:40And now he's at 1-2.
25:42Sometimes you get a pitch, and if it's early enough in the count, you can just say, not this one.
25:46I'm going to wait for the next one.
25:48Got him there.
25:49That was a nice strikeout.
25:51Now this curveball just drops right off the table.
25:54The hitter thought he had a beat on it.
25:56Then he gave up as it breaks into the strike zone.
25:58Here's a swing and a high pop-up.
26:01And Kendrick's there.
26:03And that's out number three.
26:05And they're held in check here in this half inning.
26:08Top half of the sixth inning now in the books who move to the home half.
26:13And Woods batting.
26:15He'll lead off the bottom half of the sixth.
26:23First pitch, curveball, swung on and missed, 0-1.
26:27Well, if you've done your homework, you know how you're going to attack this guy.
26:30You've got to go with the slider here.
26:33Swing sets this one pretty well.
26:35Deep right center.
26:37And Davis manages to make that catch.
26:40Wow.
26:42Shows some outstanding speed just to catch up with this thing.
26:45Well, this is an all-or-nothing effort right here.
26:48If he doesn't get it, it's extra bases.
26:50Nice play.
26:51Bases empty, one out.
26:55Spotted by Suzuki.
26:58Hit in the air to center field.
27:01That one's put away.
27:03Now two down.
27:08And it's Willett's batting.
27:13Aces empty and two down.
27:21Swing and a miss on that curveball.
27:23It's 0-1.
27:30Here's the pitch.
27:32Tried to get him to go after the slider.
27:341-1.
27:34Well, it got away from him.
27:35Got outside that slider.
27:37Left it hanging up and away.
27:40He delivers.
27:42He sends this one in the air towards center.
27:44And it is in there.
27:46That's going to bring the tying run to the plate.
27:50And that's going to bring out Vladimir Guerrero.
27:57Well, look for them to keep an eye and hold him close at first base here.
28:00He's fast.
28:01And they're going to try to get him in scoring position and see if they can't get back.
28:04There's a swing and a smash.
28:06This one.
28:07Fielded.
28:07Davis.
28:08And that one's put away to retire the side.
28:12Well, it was a quick inning right there.
28:13Seven pitchers.
28:15A's not letting this lead get away.
28:20And you're looking at Mike Socia.
28:22He wants offense.
28:24And he wants his pitching to shut the door, too.
28:26Two runs back.
28:26He needs a little of each.
28:29Crosby into the batter's box.
28:31Towards center field.
28:32And eye bars there.
28:34And it's caught by Kendrick.
28:37One away.
28:38It's going to be Barton.
28:40Lined out last time.
28:42Nobody on base.
28:43One away.
28:44Here's the first pitch.
28:46Swing.
28:46And a line drive.
28:51Davis.
28:52Into the batter's box.
28:53Two for three thus far.
28:55Two outs and nobody on.
29:02That's a foul ball.
29:08Here's a swing and a fly ball to right center.
29:11And it gets down.
29:13A three for four game.
29:14Good hitting job.
29:18Oh, picking up a big two out hit.
29:20Now is fourth hit of the game.
29:21They just can't seem to get them out.
29:25And Mark Ellis.
29:27One for two in the ball game.
29:31Runner on first.
29:32Two away.
29:34Tries off a call strike.
29:36Tries off a call strike.
29:36Oh and one.
29:37Well, if it gets this guy in this situation, Gary, you've got to go with the changeup.
29:42Strike two there.
29:43No balls.
29:44Two strikes.
29:44Ellis.
29:45Pitcher's in charge.
29:47Well, if he can throw this cutter down and away like this, he's going to be very effective.
29:50That's an outstanding pick.
29:52That's an outstanding pick.
29:52Throws to second.
29:53That'll be a force out.
29:55And the third out.
29:56No runs on a hit.
29:57And they'll strand it.
29:59Stretch time here in Anaheim.
30:03And Torrey Hunter.
30:04He's going to get things going here.
30:06Home half.
30:06Seventh inning.
30:13Here it comes.
30:14There's a swing and a liner towards the gap in left field.
30:17The catch.
30:18And he puts it away.
30:20Out number one.
30:23Mathis at the plate.
30:25Bounced into a fielder's choices last time.
30:28One out.
30:29Nobody on.
30:33Here's the first pitch.
30:37Filed off.
30:44The pitch.
30:45Swings over the top on that one.
30:47And it's 0-2.
30:48Went out right here.
30:49Up by two in the inning.
30:51You want to limit base runners and make plays.
30:53Try to eliminate the lead runner.
30:56But get outs if he can.
30:59And Davis pulls it in.
31:01Two away.
31:06It's Morales at the plate.
31:08He was a strikeout victim last time through the lineup.
31:11Base is empty with two outs.
31:14And the first pitch.
31:17Line towards first.
31:19And he can't pull it in.
31:23Oh, he changed his mind.
31:24He's going to head back to first.
31:26Now with a man on base.
31:27They have to see if they can't string a couple more hits together.
31:30And try to narrow this deficit.
31:32Two outs and a man on first.
31:36And he starts Kendrick out.
31:38First pitch.
31:39And he misses the fastball.
31:40Strike one.
31:41Now second out in the inning.
31:42Here in the seventh.
31:43You're up by two.
31:44I think right now you've got to throw strikes.
31:46Force them to get base hits.
31:48Make them earn their base runners.
31:50No free passes.
31:59And Howie Kendrick got a swing and a miss.
32:01He's gone.
32:02So out of the inning.
32:04Only eight pitches thrown.
32:05That's pretty efficient.
32:06He's not letting this lead.
32:09For those of you just coming on board.
32:11Along with Steve Phillips.
32:12I'm Gary Thorne.
32:13This is MLB on 2K Sports.
32:24And it'll be Scott Shields doing the pitching.
32:27He's coming on in relief for the Angels.
32:30Well managers face so many different decisions during the course of a game.
32:34And as the game goes on and it's close.
32:36Those decisions become much more critical to success or failure.
32:41Swung on line to right field.
32:43And that'll retire Holliday.
32:45That's one a bite.
32:47Well this is why he's swinging the outfielders around to right field.
32:51That's where his strength is.
32:52That's where he hits it.
32:53That's where he did hit it.
32:55It's an out.
32:55And it's Jason Jambi at the plate.
32:58Swung on.
32:59Hit in the air to right center.
33:02And it falls in there.
33:03That's going to be a single.
33:07And this time around as he steps to the plate.
33:10We'll get a brief glimpse at our 2K Sports hit front.
33:13If they had had stuff like this when I was playing.
33:15I'd have been a big leaguer Gary.
33:16But maybe not.
33:17But I mean this has to help to have this kind of information.
33:20And the tendencies that take place on the field.
33:23And here's Eric Chavez.
33:25Well this isn't a steal situation.
33:27You don't have the kind of speed.
33:28As much as you want to keep the pressure on.
33:30You don't want to just run into easy outs.
33:32It's scooped up.
33:33That's one.
33:35And two.
33:36Double play.
33:38Quick half inning there.
33:40It's over five pitches.
33:42Now Angels.
33:43Home half of the eighth inning.
33:45End of the.
33:48It's Eibar at the plate.
33:49He'll get us started as we go to the bottom half of the eighth inning.
33:56Here's the pitch.
33:58Curve ball.
33:59Swung on and missed.
34:00Now it's 0-1.
34:01Nobody out here in the eighth inning.
34:02Strike, strike, strike.
34:03Throw strikes.
34:04Go right at him.
34:05Force him to put it in play.
34:07A home run doesn't hurt you.
34:08Don't walk anybody.
34:11That's one away.
34:16And Woods batting.
34:17Flew out last time.
34:22Base is empty.
34:23One out.
34:27First pitch on the way.
34:30Here's a swing and a fly ball to right center.
34:33And it's through into the gap.
34:35Should be extra bases.
34:36He's going to try to stretch it.
34:38And he gets there in time.
34:40Second base.
34:44Take the risk.
34:45And sometimes it pays off.
34:46And it does there.
34:47Well, I'll tell you what.
34:48But it's a risk.
34:49There's no question about it.
34:50He got in safely.
34:51But I have to consider whether it's a risk worth taking.
34:54And on second, one away.
35:00Tossier sets and throws.
35:02Fastball.
35:02Swung out and miss.
35:03Stowing one.
35:04Now you're up by two runs here with one out.
35:06And obviously, you know, this is where you want to try to just get another out.
35:10Take away any hope they have.
35:12Try to get back in the dugout.
35:13Try to get put on some more runs before they come back up again to try to expand the lead.
35:21Good-looking fastball.
35:22Called the ball, though.
35:23Two and one.
35:31Now, nothing like a good, solid four-seam fastball.
35:34And this guy clearly has that as his best pitch, Gary.
35:37And it allows you to use all your secondary pitches off of it.
35:45Now, the 2-2 pitch.
35:47This one swung out and driven hard.
35:49And that's going to be a base hit.
35:51Time run is on.
35:59Brown will be called on to pitch.
36:02He's been brought in to take over for the athletics.
36:05Well, this is a key situation.
36:06So, they go to the closer in the eighth inning.
36:09And you can't go to the well like this too many times during the course of the year.
36:13But the manager thinks this game's worth it.
36:16And Barton's keeping him tight.
36:22First pitch.
36:23Here it comes.
36:24Lined right at the second baseman.
36:26Oh, and that one eats him up.
36:28And they just have to eat this one.
36:30The run's going to score in the air.
36:32And they bring him home.
36:35Now, Vladimir Guerrero.
36:37Big Vladdy.
36:37This Anaheim offense.
36:40Yet another chance to capitalize.
36:44He swings on that 0-0 delivery.
36:46Misses the fastball.
36:47Strike one.
36:53Pitch on the way.
36:55Catcher can't control it.
37:01Oh, they're scrambling.
37:05They apply the tag.
37:07He is out at third.
37:14And he delivers.
37:16There's a swing and a miss.
37:18But he's headed for first.
37:20There's the throw.
37:21And out.
37:22The catcher makes the play.
37:23That's a great play, Gary.
37:25Pitch in the dirt.
37:25Gets away from the catcher.
37:27Does a great job retrieving the ball.
37:28And gunning him out at first.
37:32And Suzuki's in the box.
37:390-3 to this point.
37:41And Brian Fuentes is the pitcher.
37:44As they make the pitching swap.
37:46Well, this isn't a save opportunity.
37:48But they don't want to let this game get away from them.
37:50So they're going to go to the closer here in the ninth inning anyway.
37:54Hit in the air to left center.
37:55This one towards Matthews Jr.
37:58As he moves over, puts it away.
38:00Short left.
38:02He has to come in on this one and make the running catch.
38:05But he had enough time to get under it and put it away.
38:08One out.
38:09Bases him.
38:10First pitch.
38:11Put something off.
38:13And it swung on and missed.
38:140-1.
38:15Gary, now that he's ahead in the count,
38:17probably a good time to go to the changeup.
38:19And a swing and a hit.
38:21It's going to be Guerrero.
38:26Crosby into the batter's box.
38:28We'll try it again here.
38:29Just one for three.
38:30Three thus far.
38:31Two outs and nobody on.
38:33That one's going to be outside.
38:35Ball one.
38:40The pitch from Fuentes.
38:42Looking for something a little higher there.
38:44One and one.
38:45Boy, that's a huge swing right there.
38:47Swinging for the fences.
38:49Just couldn't make contact, though.
38:51Started to go around, but a called strike.
38:53One and two.
38:56Won't bite at the change.
38:57Two and two.
38:58Well, the changeup up in the zone.
39:00Sooner or later, you're going to get hurt.
39:02The change in speed, you want to throw it down and away.
39:05That one goes foul.
39:11Swung on.
39:11Hit in the air to right center.
39:41And there's Guerrero.
39:43Right now, you've got to force the issue.
39:44You're running out of time.
39:45You've got two outs left in this game, Gary.
39:47I think that from a managerial perspective, he's got to think about putting runners in motion
39:51if he gets them on and try to make something happen.
39:54Mathis at the plate.
39:57And that's a hit.
39:59Holiday to field.
40:01And that gets the trying run on board.
40:06It's a real tough pitch to hit right there with that breaking ball.
40:09Good late break on it, but he stays with it and punches a single out to the outfield.
40:16Now, the first pitch.
40:18This one foul back.
40:24The pitch.
40:25The swing and a fly ball to left center field.
40:29And there we go.
40:31The winning run on base.
40:35You want to play to your team's weaknesses, not to their strengths.
40:38That pitch went right to his strength, and he knew how to drive.
40:42And that's how he can do.
40:44And he's at the plate with the possibility of tying this ball game up.
40:48Runners on.
40:49Well, this is one of those situations you don't want the hitter to put it in play.
40:52You need a punch out.
40:54Swings and misses the slider.
40:560-1.
40:56A good pitch right there.
40:58He was thinking fastball, and he got the breaking ball too far out in front.
41:02He swings and drives this one.
41:06Two away.
41:07With that, they'll hold the runners at first and second.
41:11Now, you know what?
41:12You're one out of the way from victory in a very well-played, close ball game right here.
41:16Listen, you'll take it.
41:18A one-run win is just as good as a 10-run win.
41:21It's Eibar at the plate.
41:23Gary, they're down.
41:24Head on the ground.
41:24This could be the end of this ball game.
41:27And on to first for out number three, and that's going to do it.
41:33Sean Gallagher wins our Pepsi clutch performance.
41:37Real good ball game.
41:39Great battle here.
41:40And the pitching, the better part of it, came away with a win.
41:42And before...
41:43He forgot to click on it.
41:53I'm here.
41:55I'm here.
41:57I'm here.
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