* TOP OF THE 1st, ALL-STARS 0, ALL-STARS 0
So settle in ... we're ready to start this game
* C. BELTRAN facing R. HALLADAY, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... BELTRAN turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there ... one away
* C. UTLEY facing R. HALLADAY, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... that could be trouble ... deep to center ... it's got the height
and the distance ... see ya later! ... a homer for UTLEY
ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 0
* A. PUJOLS facing R. HALLADAY, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... hot smash to DURHAM ... takes it on one hop ... over to MORNEAU at first ... two away
* J. DYE facing R. HALLADAY, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... DYE skies it to center ... should be easy ... ETHIER roams over for it
and records the putout ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 0
* D. WRIGHT facing J. SCHMIDT, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... hot smash to third ... GLAUS gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
PUJOLS scoops it on one hop ... and WRIGHT is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield
one down
* J. MAUER facing J. SCHMIDT, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... BAY has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... two gone
* R. HOWARD facing J. SCHMIDT, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
SCHMIDT comes to him ... hit in the air to center ... BAY takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... three down
Is bringing in Johan SANTANA to face GLAUS ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so HALLADAY is yanked early ... he goes only one inning ... his line ... one earned run
on one hit ... a homer ... one strikeout ... he can only lose it
for SANTANA this is his first appearance ... he's a southpaw
* TOP OF THE 2nd, ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 0
* T. GLAUS facing J. SANTANA, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... hit hard down the left field line ... HOLLIDAY's after it
he's at the warning track ... and makes the running catch ... one down
* V. MARTINEZ facing J. SANTANA, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
SANTANA comes to the plate ... he goes the other way ... slashed into the hole ... base hit
and MARTINEZ holds with a single
* M. TEIXEIRA facing J. SANTANA, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... slapped toward second ... DURHAM takes it on one hop ... flips to HALL
they get him ... over to first ... in time ... a double play
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 0
* L. BERKMAN facing J. SCHMIDT, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line ... it might drop in
it does! ... DYE has a long run ... and BERKMAN will be content with two bases
DYE got the ball back in quickly
* M. HOLLIDAY facing J. SCHMIDT, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
Here's the delivery ... grounded hard to short ... GUILLEN fields it ... over to PUJOLS at first
one away ... BERKMAN holds
* J. MORNEAU facing J. SCHMIDT, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
And the pitch comes in ... MORNEAU goes out and gets it ... long ball ... down the left field line
curving ... curving ... is it or isn't it? ... the ump signals ... home run!
an opposite field two-run blow ... Justin trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown
he claps his hands ... he's greeted at the plate
ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 2
* A. ETHIER facing J. SCHMIDT, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Here's a pitch ... hit to straightaway center field ... it's playable ... BAY moves under it
and takes it in ... two away
* R. DURHAM facing J. SCHMIDT, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Here's a pitch ... batted slowly toward first ... PUJOLS fields it and feeds SCHMIDT coming over
for the putout
* TOP OF THE 3rd, ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 2
* J. BAY facing J. SANTANA, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
SANTANA kicks and deals ... and BAY is caught looking ... one down
* C. GUILLEN facing J. SANTANA, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
SANTANA now ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two away
* C. BELTRAN facing J. SANTANA, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... hit high ... that's into center ... ETHIER ... squeezes it ... three down
Pedro J. MARTINEZ will take the mound for 2007 NATIONAL LEAGUE ... the right-hander
so SCHMIDT is yanked early ... he goes only two innings ... the game for SCHMIDT ... 2 runs
on 2 hits ... a homer ... he can only lose it ... for MARTINEZ this is his first appearance
he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 2
* B. HALL facing P. MARTINEZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
MARTINEZ kicks and deals ... a little tapper up the line ... PUJOLS charges ... scoops it
and tags HALL ... one away
* D. WRIGHT facing P. MARTINEZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch comes in ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... two down
* J. MAUER facing P. MARTINEZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... MAUER lashes one to right ... it falls ... and MAUER's on with a single
* R. HOWARD facing P. MARTINEZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... HOWARD started to swing ... did he hold up? ... they check with the third base ump
a base on balls for HOWARD ... and MAUER moves into scoring position
that was HOWARD's first walk of the season
* L. BERKMAN facing P. MARTINEZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
He wheels and deals ... inside ... ball one
* L. BERKMAN facing P. MARTINEZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
MARTINEZ fires it in ... popped foul behind third ... GUILLEN's over ... waves off GLAUS
and brings it in
* TOP OF THE 4th, ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 2
* C. UTLEY facing J. SANTANA, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch is on the way ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... UTLEY goes down swinging
one away
And here comes ALL-STARS manager ... again ... he's asking SANTANA for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... and Brandon WEBB a right-hander will take over
so SANTANA goes two and a third in relief ... the game for SANTANA ... one hit
he struck out 3 ... for WEBB this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* A. PUJOLS facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
And the pitch ... PUJOLS hits a ground-hugger toward second
DURHAM picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... two away
* J. DYE facing B. WEBB, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
WEBB with the pitch ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... ETHIER runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... side retired
Taking the mound for the ALL-STARS is Aaron HARANG ... the right-hander
so MARTINEZ goes one inning in relief ... he yielded ... one hit ... one walk ... one strikeout
for HARANG this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 2
* M. HOLLIDAY facing A. HARANG, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... HOLLIDAY rounds first
BAY takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and HOLLIDAY holds with a single
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... will send in Alfonso SORIANO ... to run for HOLLIDAY
SORIANO takes his place at first base ... he's fast ... ALL-STARS skipper wants that run
* J. MORNEAU facing A. HARANG, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
To the plate ... low and away ... there goes SORIANO
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTINEZ fires it down ... SAFE!...good jump ... that's his 1st steal of the season
* J. MORNEAU facing A. HARANG, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
SORIANO stretches his lead off second ... now HARANG comes home with it ... wide by a hair
free ticket to first for MORNEAU ... and that sets up the double play
that was MORNEAU's first walk of the season
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
He'll make a change ... looks like ETHIER is coming out ... Vladimir GUERRERO will pinch hit for him
bats right ... he grabs some timber ... strolls to the box
* V. GUERRERO facing A. HARANG, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
The runners take their lead ... quick move to the plate ... a line drive off the bat of GUERRERO
BELTRAN running to the gap ... and it stays up for him ... he gathers it in
both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* R. DURHAM facing A. HARANG, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
The runners take their lead ... HARANG comes to him ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep
BAY roams under it ... he calls ... no problemo ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
And here comes ALL-STARS manager ... again ... he's asking HARANG for the ball
Cla MEREDITH will take the mound for 2007 NATIONAL LEAGUE ... the right-hander
so HARANG goes only two thirds of an inning ... he yielded ... one hit ... one walk
he's responsible for the runners ... for MEREDITH this is his first appearance
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out
* B. HALL facing C. MEREDITH, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
MEREDITH cranks it up ... swung on ... big K ... and HALL's retired ... three down
Lance BERKMAN moves from right field to left field
Alfonso SORIANO ... now playing center field for the ALL-STARS
Vladimir GUERRERO will stay in the game ... now playing right for the ALL-STARS
* TOP OF THE 5th, ALL-STARS 1, ALL-STARS 2
* T. GLAUS facing B. WEBB, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
WEBB to the wind ... GLAUS started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the first base ump ... a base on balls for GLAUS
that was GLAUS's first walk of the season
And here comes ALL-STARS manager ... again ... he's asking WEBB for the ball
Roy OSWALT will take the mound for 2007 AMERICAN LEAGUE
so WEBB goes only two thirds of an inning ... the game for WEBB ... no runs or hits ... one walk
he leaves with a runner on ... for OSWALT this is his first appearance
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he'll be looking for the double play
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
GLAUS leaves the field ... here comes Chone FIGGINS ... he has excellent speed
OSWALT will keep an eye on him
* V. MARTINEZ facing R. OSWALT, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
FIGGINS well off first ... they start the runner ... quick move to the plate ... lined toward first
it's over his head ... GUERRERO's got a long way to go ... FIGGINS races to third
they're waving him home ... the throw from right field ... too late ... FIGGINS scores
tie game ... and MARTINEZ's in to second standing
ALL-STARS 2, ALL-STARS 2
* M. TEIXEIRA facing R. OSWALT, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
The delivery ... poked to left center ... base hit ... that could be trouble
BERKMAN and SORIANO converge ... and it's through ... MARTINEZ scores ... ALL-STARS lead!
and TEIXEIRA's in to second standing ... as the throw comes in
ALL-STARS 3, ALL-STARS 2
* J. BAY facing R. OSWALT, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
Now OSWALT pitches ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... that's one!
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
He'll buy a little insurance ... is yanking Carlos GUILLEN ... he's sending _ ICHIRO to the plate
bats left ... he grabs a bat ... strolls to the box
And here comes ALL-STARS manager ... again ... he's asking OSWALT for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to C.C. SABATHIA
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting ICHIRO ... so OSWALT goes only one third of an inning
he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits ... one strikeout
he leaves with a runner on ... for SABATHIA this is his first appearance ... he's a southpaw
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* _. ICHIRO facing C. SABATHIA, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
SABATHIA spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by HALL ... the tag
he's back ... SABATHIA's back on the rubber ... SABATHIA comes to him ... swing and a miss
hang up a K for SABATHIA ... two down
* C. BELTRAN facing C. SABATHIA, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
He lets it go ... pasted ... HALL leaps for it ... over his head and on into left
TEIXEIRA's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving TEIXEIRA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
BELTRAN's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... out!...just missed getting in
oh, those, ALL-STARS ... they nip him trying to score
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... has his boys running ... but he comes up short here
Another defensive change by ... Mark GRUDZIELANEK is now playing second for 2007 NATIONAL LEAGUE
takes UTLEY out of the game
Chone FIGGINS ... he goes to third base for the ALL-STARS
Another defensive change by ... is sending in Hanley RAMIREZ
he'll be playing short for 2007 NATIONAL LEAGUE ... BAY is out
_ ICHIRO ... he'll be playing center for 2007 NATIONAL LEAGUE
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, ALL-STARS 3, ALL-STARS 2
* D. WRIGHT facing C. MEREDITH, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch to WRIGHT ... pulled sharply toward FIGGINS ... he leaps ... it's over his head
BELTRAN's racing over ... he'll have to hurry ... WRIGHT's trying for two
here comes BELTRAN's throw ... and he slides in safely ... WRIGHT has himself a double
the tying run is now at second base
* J. MAUER facing C. MEREDITH, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
WRIGHT stretches his lead off second ... he doubled to lead it off ... MEREDITH kicks and delivers
fastball ... high ... free pass to MAUER ... and Joe takes first
and that sets up the double play ... that was MAUER's first walk of the season
And here comes ALL-STARS manager ... again ... he's asking MEREDITH for the ball
Roger CLEMENS will take the mound for 2007 NATIONAL LEAGUE
so MEREDITH goes only one third of an inning ... he yielded ... one hit ... one walk
one strikeout ... he leaves with two runners on ... for CLEMENS this is his first appearance
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he'll be looking for the double play
* R. HOWARD facing R. CLEMENS, B 5th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-3
The runners take their lead ... CLEMENS brings it home ... rapped back to the mound
and it's off his leg ... the ball rolls away ... no play anywhere ... score that a single
and the bases are loaded ... that puts the tying run at third
* L. BERKMAN facing R. CLEMENS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-3
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... BERKMAN swings
and lifts it to center ... a routine chance for ICHIRO ... and that's all for BERKMAN
the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at third ... not risking it even with WRIGHT
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
He's going to his bench ... Barry BONDS has a bat in his hands
he'll go in for SORIANO to face the right-hander
* B. BONDS facing R. CLEMENS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-3
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... CLEMENS kicks and delivers
in the dirt ... ball one
* B. BONDS facing R. CLEMENS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-3
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... he delivers ... grounded to RAMIREZ
he scoops it up ... spins and throws to second ... and he gets him! ... but a run scores
tie game ... there was no chance to get two
ALL-STARS 3, ALL-STARS 3
* J. MORNEAU facing R. CLEMENS, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 3-3
The runners take their lead ... CLEMENS brings it to the plate ... over but low
and MORNEAU takes first ... that fills the bases
* V. GUERRERO facing R. CLEMENS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Tied 3-3
CLEMENS kicks and delivers ... GUERRERO bruises this one ... heading for the gap in left center
but BELTRAN gets over quickly ... and flags it down on the first bounce ... MAUER scores
ALL-STARS lead! ... BONDS is well around third ... MORNEAU is well around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to FIGGINS ... and they're holding BONDS at third
ALL-STARS 3, ALL-STARS 4
* R. DURHAM facing R. CLEMENS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-3
The runners take their lead ... CLEMENS winds up ... and DURHAM is caught looking ... three down
and he leaves the bases loaded ... and they get out of it with a big strikeout
The wheels are still turning ... David DeJESUS is in center field for 2007 AMERICAN LEAGUE
takes BONDS out of the game
Another defensive change by ... coming in to play shortstop for the ALL-STARS is Derek JETER
HALL leaves the game
He'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander J.J. PUTZ
so SABATHIA goes only two thirds of an inning ... the game for SABATHIA ... one hit
one strikeout ... for PUTZ this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... they're replacing Mark GRUDZIELANEK
Paul KONERKO is enlisted to hit for him ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat
and heads toward the plate
* TOP OF THE 6th, ALL-STARS 3, ALL-STARS 4
* P. KONERKO facing J. PUTZ, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The pitch is on the way ... KONERKO lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... one down
* A. PUJOLS facing J. PUTZ, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
PUTZ to the wind ... lined to left center ... giving chase is DeJESUS
he hightails it to the track ... and he snares it on the fly ... two down
* J. DYE facing J. PUTZ, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
PUTZ winds up ... and DYE is caught looking ... three down
Another defensive change by ... makes his move ... Robinson CANO is now playing second base
KONERKO is out
The wheels are still turning ... coming in to play right field for the ALL-STARS is Michael CUDDYER
DYE leaves the game
In from the bullpen is Jason JENNINGS ... the right-hander ... so CLEMENS goes one inning in relief
the game for CLEMENS ... 2 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
for JENNINGS this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, ALL-STARS 3, ALL-STARS 4
* D. JETER facing J. JENNINGS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... JETER goes down swinging ... one away
* D. WRIGHT facing J. JENNINGS, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch from JENNINGS ... WRIGHT blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... ICHIRO plays the carom ... WRIGHT's going for two ... here's the throw
and WRIGHT pulls in to second with a long double ... that's his 2nd double of the game
* J. MAUER facing J. JENNINGS, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-3
WRIGHT stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... swung on ... base hit
down the line to right ... CUDDYER gallops for it ... he has it ... WRIGHT rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving WRIGHT in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
MAUER's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
WRIGHT scores ... PUJOLS cuts it to second ... and he's ... out by a mile
the firstbase coach was waving him on
ALL-STARS 3, ALL-STARS 5
* R. HOWARD facing J. JENNINGS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
Now JENNINGS pitches ... ball four ... and JENNINGS issues a free pass
ALL-STARS manager looking at his scoresheet
The ALL-STARS have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Miguel CABRERA
to run for HOWARD ... CABRERA takes his place at first base ... that makes him the DH for now
CABRERA is not a big threat ... but he'll get you some runs
* L. BERKMAN facing J. JENNINGS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
The offering ... BERKMAN squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... FIGGINS charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... that's three away
He'll go to lefty B.J. RYAN ... and that will turn around FIGGINS
so PUTZ goes one inning in relief ... he yielded ... no runs or hits ... he fans 2
for RYAN this is his first appearance ... he's a southpaw
* TOP OF THE 7th, ALL-STARS 3, ALL-STARS 5
* C. FIGGINS facing B. RYAN, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
Now RYAN comes home with it ... bounced up the middle ... DURHAM's racing over ... he's got it
spins...fires to first ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit
* V. MARTINEZ facing B. RYAN, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
To the plate ... MARTINEZ waves at it ... strike! ... and FIGGINS is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's MAUER with the throw ... safe! ... FIGGINS has a swipe
that's his 1st steal of the season
* V. MARTINEZ facing B. RYAN, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 3-5
Speedy FIGGINS edging toward third ... RYAN turns and fakes the throw to second
FIGGINS hustles back to the bag standing up ... RYAN's back on the rubber ... the delivery
hit like a shot ... DURHAM waves on it ... but it's by him into right ... FIGGINS rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to MORNEAU ... and they're holding FIGGINS at third ... the tying run is on
Victor with his 3rd hit in this game
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Carl CRAWFORD ... to run for MARTINEZ
CRAWFORD takes his place at first base ... he's a speedster ... getting some legs out there
* M. TEIXEIRA facing B. RYAN, T 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 3-5
HOLD RUNNER AT THIRD OR SQUEEZE?
(1-hold at third, 2-squeeze*)
he squares ... the squeeze is on ... it's bunted toward third ... WRIGHT picks it up
bobbles it ... and throws to first ... in time ... but the run scores
ALL-STARS 4, ALL-STARS 5
* H. RAMIREZ facing B. RYAN, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-5
RYAN looks back at CRAWFORD on second ... pitcher steps off ... RYAN's back on the rubber
RYAN with the pitch ... low ... ball ... ...and the steal is on! ... big jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MAUER fires ... nails him! ... MAUER got rid of that ball in a hurry ... two gone
* H. RAMIREZ facing B. RYAN, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
He cranks and fires ... RAMIREZ turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
side retired
Coming in to catch for the ALL-STARS is Paul LoDUCA ... CRAWFORD leaves the game
He's calling for Akinori OTSUKA ... JENNINGS pitched one inning in relief ... the line on him
one earned run ... on 2 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
for OTSUKA this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, ALL-STARS 4, ALL-STARS 5
* D. DeJESUS facing A. OTSUKA, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
The pitch ... that's high and deep by DeJESUS ... ICHIRO is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... one down
ALL-STARS manager looking at his scoresheet
He'll make a change ... you can mark MORNEAU out for the ALL-STARS
Lyle OVERBAY will bat in his place ... bats left ... he wrenches a piece of ash from the bushes
heads out
* L. OVERBAY facing A. OTSUKA, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
Here's the pitch ... bounced up the middle ... RAMIREZ can't reach it ... neither can CANO
a one-bagger for OVERBAY ... and that's the 10th base knock for the ALL-STARS in this game
* V. GUERRERO facing A. OTSUKA, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
The pitch ... ball ... ...and OVERBAY's stealing ... LoDUCA guns it down ... and he's
safe on a nice fadeaway slide ... that's his 1st steal of the season
and that's the ALL-STARS 2nd stolen base in this game
* V. GUERRERO facing A. OTSUKA, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-4
Here's the delivery ... hit like a shot ... CANO waves on it ... but it's by him into right
OVERBAY rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to PUJOLS ... and they're holding OVERBAY at third ... 2nd safety for GUERRERO
* R. DURHAM facing A. OTSUKA, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-4
Infield deep ... the pitch ... high fly ball to left ... BELTRAN moves under it
BELTRAN had him played perfectly ... and he takes it in ... OVERBAY's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
OVERBAY's headed home ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GUERRERO's taking second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... just safe under the tag ... DURHAM picks up a sac fly and an RBI
and GUERRERO goes on to second
ALL-STARS 4, ALL-STARS 6
* D. JETER facing A. OTSUKA, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
GUERRERO now with an aggressive lead ... and now the pitch ... paints the black
strike three called ... side retired
Lyle OVERBAY remains in the game ... he'll be playing first base for 2007 AMERICAN LEAGUE
It's the ace ... is bringing in Mariano RIVERA to face ICHIRO ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so RYAN goes one inning in relief ... his line ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... one strikeout
for RIVERA this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 8th, ALL-STARS 4, ALL-STARS 6
* _. ICHIRO facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
Now he comes home with it ... hot smash to third ... WRIGHT gets his glove on it
now the long throw ... OVERBAY scoops it on one hop ... and ICHIRO is retired
nice play on both sides of the infield ... for the first out
* C. BELTRAN facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The pitch from RIVERA ... just off the corner ... a base on balls
that was BELTRAN's first walk of the season
* R. CANO facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
They start the runner ... CANO throws his bat at the ball to protect the runner
nubbed toward first ... OVERBAY has only one play ... and he steps on first for the out
* A. PUJOLS facing M. RIVERA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-6
Speedy BELTRAN edging toward third ... the pitch ... popped high in front of the plate
MAUER tosses his mask away ... and waits...steps back ... into foul territory
and makes the catch
The wheels are still turning ... makes a switch at third base
Pedro FELIZ comes into the game replacing FIGGINS
On his way to the mound is Clay HENSLEY ... the right-hander ... so OTSUKA goes one inning in relief
the game for OTSUKA ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... one strikeout
for HENSLEY this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
He'll buy a little insurance ... coming in to bat for WRIGHT ... Garrett ATKINS
that's WRIGHT out, ATKINS to the plate ... bats right ... he grabs a bat
strides toward the box ... WRIGHT leaves this game with 2 hits
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, ALL-STARS 4, ALL-STARS 6
* G. ATKINS facing C. HENSLEY, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
HENSLEY into his motion ... delivers ... driven to the gap in right ... CUDDYER can't get there
it falls in ... ATKINS is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from ICHIRO
he lays the tag on him ... SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for ATKINS
ALL-STARS skipper walking down the bench
He'll make a change ... they're replacing Joe MAUER ... Brian McCANN is enlisted to hit for him
bats left ... he shoulders the bat ... and heads toward the plate
MAUER leaves this game with 2 hits ... the one RBI
* B. McCANN facing C. HENSLEY, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
He brings it home ... OOOOF! ... McCANN flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... one down
* M. CABRERA facing C. HENSLEY, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
And the pitch comes in ... it's a bullet to RAMIREZ ... he spears it ... two away!
And here comes ALL-STARS manager ... again ... he's asking HENSLEY for the ball
coming in to relieve HENSLEY is Huston STREET ... so HENSLEY goes only two thirds of an inning
his line ... one hit ... one strikeout ... he leaves with a runner on
for STREET this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
* L. BERKMAN facing H. STREET, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
He lets one go ... and he takes it ... strike! ... and they've got ATKINS off second
LoDUCA throws down ... CANO's tag ... safe! ... he's back in there
* L. BERKMAN facing H. STREET, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
And the pitch comes in ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
that was BERKMAN's first walk of the season
And here comes ALL-STARS manager ... again ... he's asking STREET for the ball
Chris YOUNG will take the mound for 2007 NATIONAL LEAGUE ... so STREET didn't get his man
he pitched to one batter ... the result ... one walk ... he leaves with two runners on
for YOUNG this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
* D. DeJESUS facing C. YOUNG, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-4
He wheels and deals ... DeJESUS hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center ... right there is ICHIRO
and he gloves it for the putout ... three down
Garrett ATKINS ... he is now playing third for 2007 AMERICAN LEAGUE
Brian McCANN ... he'll be catching for 2007 AMERICAN LEAGUE
Is sending in Chris DUNCAN ... he'll be the DH for 2007 AMERICAN LEAGUE ... CABRERA is out
They'll go to Joe NATHAN ... the right-hander ... RIVERA pitched one inning in relief
the game for RIVERA ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... for NATHAN this is his first appearance
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
ALL-STARS manager looking at his scoresheet
Trying to stir up a little magic ... and Michael CUDDYER is stepping out of the box
manager is sending in a pinch hitter ... who is it? ... oh, it's Gary MATTHEWS
he'll face the right-hander ... he wheels out with a wagon spoke ... heads out
* TOP OF THE 9th, ALL-STARS 4, ALL-STARS 6
* G. MATTHEWS facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
Here comes the pitch ... and it's hit on a line to right center ... DeJESUS with the long run
he'll get there ... MATTHEWS's gone ... one away!
* P. FELIZ facing J. NATHAN, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
He lets it go ... fly ball left field ... no trouble ... BERKMAN moves under it
and brings it down ... two down
And here comes ALL-STARS manager ... he's asking NATHAN for the ball
on his way to the mound is Jered WEAVER ... the right-hander
so NATHAN goes only two thirds of an inning ... his line ... no runs or hits
for WEAVER this is his first appearance ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
* P. LoDUCA facing J. WEAVER, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
WEAVER into the wind ... it's a long fly ball to center field ... DeJESUS got a late start
he's running back ... still after it ... and makes the catch in the webbing ... and that's it
FINAL SCORE : ALL-STARS 4, ALL-STARS 6