Sunday, October 09, 2005 |
NLDS Game 4: Astros 7, Braves 6
Fifth inning: The Braves extended their lead in the top of the fifth on an Andruw Jones sac fly, but the 'stros got on the board with an Orlando Palmiero sac fly of their own. And in the
Top of the eighth, Brian McCann got a solo shot to make it 6-1 Braves. It wouldn't last long, as in the
Bottom of the eighth, Houston came up with their own grand salami when Lance Berkman blew one in to the short porch in left off of Kyle Farnsworth. (Hm, maybe it's time to re-reconsider my position on Dr. Tightpants.) 6-5 Braves.
Bottom 9th: Brad Ausmus takes Farnsworth deep to center, inches over the yellow line in one of those high arcing home runs that just don't quit in that park. All tied up, with two outs, and Houston's sweating every pitch.
Bottom 17th: Jesus. The longest playoff game in history, and the Rocket's come up to pitch in relief on two days' rest; he just made an out on Brian McCann. Brian Jordan gets to second on a pinch-hit double.
Bottom 18: Reserve outfielder Chris Burke -- who had five home runs all year -- smokes one into the left field seats off Joey Devine, mercifully ending the game, Clemens getting the win. Long forgotten is Tim Hudson's excellent outing; the longest postseason game in history both in time and innings, the Braves using 23 players. It's Angels time, baby. Final score, 7-6 Astros.
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