GAME THREAD: GAME THREAD: NL: FLORIDA (48-56) at SAN FRANCISCO (44-57)

NL: FLORIDA at SAN FRANCISCO

<div class="pre">NL AT SAN FRANCISCO - SCORING UPDATE
SINGLE BY RAY DURHAM SCORED FRED LEWIS.

FINAL SCORE: SAN FRANCISCO 4, FLORIDA 3</div>

 

NL: FLORIDA at SAN FRANCISCO

<div class="pre">NL FINAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
- - - - - - - - - - - -
FLORIDA 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 2
SAN FRANCISCO 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 9 0 (FINAL)

BATTERIES: FLA - DONTRELLE WILLIS, ARMANDO BENITEZ (8TH), KEVIN GREGG (9TH) AND
MATT TREANOR

SFO - MATT CAIN, VINNIE CHULK (8TH), JACK TASCHNER
(9TH) AND BENGIE MOLINA

HOME RUNS: FLA - MIGUEL CABRERA (24) OFF MATT CAIN IN THE 3RD, 1 ON

SFO - NONE</div>

 

NL: FLORIDA at SAN FRANCISCO

<div class="pre">NL FINAL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
- - - - - - - - - - - -
FLORIDA 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 2
SAN FRANCISCO 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 4 9 0 (FINAL)

BATTERIES: FLA - DONTRELLE WILLIS, ARMANDO BENITEZ (8TH), KEVIN GREGG (9TH) AND
MATT TREANOR

SFO - MATT CAIN, VINNIE CHULK (8TH), JACK TASCHNER
(9TH) AND BENGIE MOLINA


WP - JACK TASCHNER (2-0)
LP - KEVIN GREGG (0-4)
SAVE - NONE

HOME RUNS: FLA - MIGUEL CABRERA (24) OFF MATT CAIN IN THE 3RD, 1 ON

SFO - NONE


TIME: 2:55 ATT: 43,001

PROBABLES: FLA - SERGIO MITRE (4-5, 3.34)
SFO - MATT MORRIS (7-6, 4.16)</div>

 

NL: FLORIDA at SAN FRANCISCO

<div class="pre">FLORIDA (3) VS SAN FRANCISCO (4) - FINAL

FLORIDA ab r h rbi bb so lob avg
H Ramirez ss 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 .341
D Uggla 2b 3 0 0 0 1 0 2 .255
M Cabrera 3b 4 1 1 2 0 2 1 .331
M Jacobs 1b 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 .276
J Wood 1b 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276
J Willingham lf 4 1 1 0 0 0 2 .262
J Hermida rf 3 0 1 1 0 2 0 .257
a-C Ross ph-cf 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .289
M Treanor c 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 .309
A Amezaga cf 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 .271
K Gregg p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
D Willis p 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 .139
A Benitez p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
T Linden rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .216

Totals 33 3 6 3 2 11 7

a-flied out to left for J Hermida in the 9th.

BATTING: 2B - J Willingham (23, M Cain); H Ramirez (30, M Cain). HR - M Cabrera
(24, 3rd inning off M Cain 1 on, 1 Out). RBI - M Cabrera 2 (74), J Hermida
(32). 2-out RBI - J Hermida. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out - D Willis
1, J Willingham 1, D Uggla 1. Team LOB - 5.

BASERUNNING: SB - H Ramirez (28, 2nd base off M Cain/B Molina).

FIELDING: E - M Cabrera 2 (17, ground ball, throw). DP: 2 (H Ramirez-D
Uggla-M Jacobs, H Ramirez-D Uggla-J Wood).


SAN FRANCISCO ab r h rbi bb so lob avg
R Winn cf 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 .296
O Vizquel ss 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 .250
R Durham 2b 4 0 1 1 1 0 1 .240
B Bonds lf 3 0 0 0 1 1 4 .278
P Feliz 3b 4 1 0 0 0 1 2 .251
B Molina c 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 .271
R Aurilia 1b 4 0 2 1 0 0 1 .247
K Frandsen rf 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 .237
b-D Roberts ph 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 .262
M Cain p 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 .028
a-G Rodriguez ph 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .258
V Chulk p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
J Taschner p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
c-M Sweeney ph 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 .228
F Lewis pr 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 .274

Totals 32 4 9 3 6 2 13

a-grounded to shortstop for M Cain in the 7th; b-walked for K Frandsen in the
9th; c-doubled to deep right for J Taschner in the 9th.

BATTING: 2B - B Molina (15, D Willis); R Aurilia (14, D Willis); M Sweeney (8,
K Gregg). S - O Vizquel. RBI - R Aurilia (26), M Sweeney (10), R Durham (55).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out - B Bonds 2, P Feliz 1, M Cain 1, K
Frandsen 1. GIDP - K Frandsen, R Aurilia. Team LOB - 10.

BASERUNNING: SB - O Vizquel (10, 2nd base off D Willis/M Treanor).


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FLORIDA - 003 000 000 -- 3
SAN FRANCISCO - 100 001 002 -- 4

One out when winning run scored.
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FLORIDA ip h r er bb so hr era
D Willis 7 7 2 1 3 2 0 4.95
A Benitez (H, 10) 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5.45
K Gregg (L, 0-4; B, 2) 1/3 2 2 2 2 0 0 3.32

SAN FRANCISCO ip h r er bb so hr era
M Cain 7 6 3 3 2 7 1 4.02
V Chulk 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 3.27
J Taschner (W, 2-0) 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 5.71

WP - M Cain. Pitches-strikes: D Willis 106-64; A Benitez 17-11; K Gregg
28-13; M Cain 121-74; V Chulk 13-9; J Taschner 16-10. Ground balls-fly balls: D
Willis 12-7; A Benitez 2-1; K Gregg 1-0; M Cain 6-8; V Chulk 0-1; J Taschner
0-1. Batters faced: D Willis 31; A Benitez 3; K Gregg 5; M Cain 29; V Chulk 3;
J Taschner 3.

UMPIRES: HP--Jeff Kellogg. 1B--Eric Cooper. 2B--Andy Fletcher. 3B--Mike
Reilly.

T--2:55. Att--43,001.
Weather: 64 degrees, clear. Wind: 20 mph, out to
center.</div>

 

NL: FLORIDA at SAN FRANCISCO

<div class="pre">** CONFIRMED **
NL
FLORIDA 3
SAN FRANCISCO 4 FINAL</div>

 

NL: FLORIDA at SAN FRANCISCO

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FLORIDA (3) AT SAN FRANCISCO (4) - HOW THEY SCORED
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SAN FRANCISCO 1ST: R Winn singled to center. O Vizquel walked, R Winn to
second. R Durham lined out to third, R Winn scored, O Vizquel to third on
throwing error by third baseman M Cabrera. B Bonds struck out swinging.
P Feliz struck out swinging. (1 Run, 1 Hit, 1 Error) FLORIDA 0, SAN FRANCISCO 1.

FLORIDA 3RD: H Ramirez singled to right. D Uggla flied out to center.
H Ramirez stole second. M Cabrera homered to left, H Ramirez scored. M Jacobs
grounded out to shortstop. J Willingham doubled to left. J Hermida singled to
center, J Willingham scored. M Treanor fouled out to third. (3 Runs, 4 Hits,
0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 6TH: B Bonds walked. P Feliz grounded into fielder's choice
to third, B Bonds out at second. B Molina singled to deep right, P Feliz to
third. R Aurilia singled to right, P Feliz scored, B Molina to second.
K Frandsen grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, R Aurilia out
at second.(1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 2.

SAN FRANCISCO 9TH: C Ross in center field. K Gregg relieved A Benitez.
T Linden in right field. D Roberts hit for K Frandsen. D Roberts walked.
M Sweeney hit for J Taschner. M Sweeney doubled to deep right, D Roberts scored.
F Lewis ran for M Sweeney. R Winn walked. O Vizquel sacrificed to third,
F Lewis to third, R Winn to second. R Durham singled to deep right, F Lewis
scored, R Winn to third. (2 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 4.</div>

 

NL: FLORIDA at SAN FRANCISCO

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FLORIDA (3) AT SAN FRANCISCO (4) - EVENT LOG
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Florida Starting Lineups -- H Ramirez SS, D Uggla 2B, M Cabrera 3B, M Jacobs 1B,
J Willingham LF, J Hermida RF, M Treanor C, A Amezaga CF, D Willis LHP.

San Francisco Starting Lineups -- R Winn CF, O Vizquel SS, R Durham 2B,
B Bonds LF, P Feliz 3B, B Molina C, R Aurilia 1B, K Frandsen RF, M Cain RHP.

Umpires -- Jeff Kellogg (HP), Eric Cooper (1B), Andy Fletcher (2B),
Mike Reilly (3B).

Gametime Weather: 64 degrees, Clear, wind out to center at 20 mph.


FLORIDA 1ST: H Ramirez grounded out to second. D Uggla walked. M Cabrera
struck out swinging. M Jacobs singled to right, D Uggla to third.
J Willingham fouled out to catcher. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 0,
SAN FRANCISCO 0.

SAN FRANCISCO 1ST: R Winn singled to center. O Vizquel walked, R Winn to
second. R Durham lined out to third, R Winn scored, O Vizquel to third on
throwing error by third baseman M Cabrera. B Bonds struck out swinging.
P Feliz struck out swinging. (1 Run, 1 Hit, 1 Error) FLORIDA 0,
SAN FRANCISCO 1.

FLORIDA 2ND: J Hermida struck out swinging. M Treanor struck out swinging.
A Amezaga walked. A Amezaga to second on wild pitch by M Cain. D Willis
struck out swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 0, SAN FRANCISCO 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 2ND: B Molina doubled to deep left. R Aurilia grounded out
to pitcher, B Molina to third. K Frandsen grounded out to shortstop. M Cain
grounded out to second. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 0, SAN FRANCISCO 1.

FLORIDA 3RD: H Ramirez singled to right. D Uggla flied out to center.
H Ramirez stole second. M Cabrera homered to left, H Ramirez scored. M Jacobs
grounded out to shortstop. J Willingham doubled to left. J Hermida singled to
center, J Willingham scored. M Treanor fouled out to third. (3 Runs, 4 Hits,
0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 3RD: R Winn flied out to left. O Vizquel singled to center.
R Durham grounded out to third, O Vizquel to second. B Bonds popped out to
second. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 1.

FLORIDA 4TH: A Amezaga grounded out to second. D Willis struck out
swinging. H Ramirez flied out to center. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3,
SAN FRANCISCO 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 4TH: P Feliz grounded out to third. B Molina flied out to
center. R Aurilia doubled to left. K Frandsen grounded out to shortstop.
(0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 1.

FLORIDA 5TH: D Uggla grounded out to shortstop. M Cabrera grounded out to
third. M Jacobs flied out to right. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3,
SAN FRANCISCO 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 5TH: M Cain grounded out to shortstop. R Winn lined out to
shortstop. O Vizquel reached on infield single to second. R Durham flied out
to center. (0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 1.

FLORIDA 6TH: J Willingham flied out to right. J Hermida struck out
swinging. M Treanor grounded out to third. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3,
SAN FRANCISCO 1.

SAN FRANCISCO 6TH: B Bonds walked. P Feliz grounded into fielder's choice
to third, B Bonds out at second. B Molina singled to deep right, P Feliz to
third. R Aurilia singled to right, P Feliz scored, B Molina to second.
K Frandsen grounded into double play, shortstop to second to first, R Aurilia
out at second.(1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 2.

FLORIDA 7TH: A Amezaga struck out looking. D Willis flied out to center.
H Ramirez hit a ground rule double to deep center. D Uggla flied out to left.
(0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 2.

SAN FRANCISCO 7TH: G Rodriguez hit for M Cain. G Rodriguez grounded out to
shortstop. R Winn grounded out to shortstop. O Vizquel safe at first on error
by third baseman M Cabrera. O Vizquel stole second. R Durham walked. B Bonds
fouled out to catcher. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 1 Error) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 2.

FLORIDA 8TH: V Chulk relieved M Cain. M Cabrera struck out swinging.
M Jacobs struck out swinging. J Willingham popped out to third. (0 Runs, 0 Hits,
0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 2.

SAN FRANCISCO 8TH: J Wood at first base. A Benitez relieved D Willis.
P Feliz flied out to center. B Molina walked. R Aurilia grounded into double
play, shortstop to second to first, B Molina out at second.(0 Runs, 0 Hits,
0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 2.

FLORIDA 9TH: J Taschner relieved V Chulk. C Ross hit for J Hermida. C Ross
flied out to left. M Treanor struck out swinging. A Amezaga struck out
swinging. (0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3, SAN FRANCISCO 2.

SAN FRANCISCO 9TH: C Ross in center field. K Gregg relieved A Benitez.
T Linden in right field. D Roberts hit for K Frandsen. D Roberts walked.
M Sweeney hit for J Taschner. M Sweeney doubled to deep right, D Roberts scored.
F Lewis ran for M Sweeney. R Winn walked. O Vizquel sacrificed to third,
F Lewis to third, R Winn to second. R Durham singled to deep right, F Lewis
scored, R Winn to third. (2 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors) FLORIDA 3,
SAN FRANCISCO 4.</div>

 

Bonds fails to homer in Giants' win

<h3>SAN FRANCISCO 4, FLORIDA 3</h3>SAN FRANCISCO (Ticker) -- San Francisco Giants fans will haveto wait at least one more day to watch Barry Bonds make history,but at least they got to watch their team earn a dramaticvictory.


Bonds failed to homer in four plate appearances, but Ray Durhampicked him up with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninthinning to lift the Giants to a 4-3 victory over the FloridaMarlins on Saturday.


Mark Sweeney's pinch-hit double off Marlins closer Kevin Greggtied the game in the ninth for San Francisco, which has now wonfour straight games.


Bonds remains stuck at 754 career home runs, one shy of tyingHank Aaron's all-time record.


Gregg (0-4) walked Dave Roberts leading off the bottom of theninth before yielding Sweeney's double. With the score tied at3-3, Gregg walked Randy Winn to put runners on first and second.Veteran Omar Vizquel moved the runners along with a buntbefore Durham's drive to right field got over the head of formerGiant Todd Linden for the game-winner.


Dontrelle Willis got the start for the Marlins and dominated SanFrancisco's hitters through seven innings, allowing two runs -one earned - and seven hits while striking out two and walkingthree. The 25-year-old lefthander was in line to earn his firstwin since May 29 at Chicago - a span of 10 starts.

He had been 0-7 over that stretch with a 5.61 ERA and a .333batting average against. Lack of command was a big issue, asWillis issued 26 walks and allowed 100 baserunners in 51 1/3innings.


Willis, who has been the subject of trade rumors as the Tuesdaydeadline approaches, likely impressed opposing scouts in hislast inning, forcing Bonds to foul out to the catcher withrunners on first and second to end a threat.


Miguel Cabrera got Florida on the board in the third when he gotto Giants starter Matt Cain for a two-run homer. The blast washis 24th of the season and gave Florida a 2-1 advantage.

Jeremy Hermida tacked on an insurance run three batters laterwhen he singled home Josh Willingham, who had clubbed a two-outdouble.


Cain, who ranks among the league leaders in lowest run supportin the National league, avoided his 10th loss in 11 decisions.San Francisco has scored a total of 15 runs in Cain's last ninelosses, an average of just 1.5 per start.


The 23-year-old righthander yielded three runs and six hits inseven innings, striking out seven and issuing a pair of walks.

 

Bonds fails to homer in Giants' win

<h3>SAN FRANCISCO 4, FLORIDA 3</h3>SAN FRANCISCO (Ticker) -- San Francisco Giants fans will haveto wait at least one more day to watch Barry Bonds make history,but at least they got to watch their team earn a dramaticvictory.


Bonds failed to homer in four plate appearances, but Ray Durhampicked him up with a walk-off hit in the bottom of the ninthinning to lift the Giants to a 4-3 victory over the FloridaMarlins on Saturday.


Mark Sweeney's pinch-hit double off Marlins closer Kevin Greggtied the game in the ninth for San Francisco, which has now wonfour straight games. The Giants trailed, 6-2, on Friday beforerallying for a wild 12-10 win.


Bonds remains stuck at 754 career home runs, one shy of tyingHank Aaron's all-time record.


Gregg (0-4) walked Dave Roberts leading off the bottom of theninth before yielding Sweeney's double. With the score tied at3-3, Gregg walked Randy Winn to put runners on first and second.Veteran Omar Vizquel moved the runners along with a sacrificebunt before Durham's drive to right field got over the head offormer Giant Todd Linden for the game-winner.


"You try and do it early but better late than never," Durhamsaid. "You know they're not going to (let) him (Bonds) beatyou. So it was up to me, so even if I popped out or whatever Istill felt that they were going to walk him and pitch to Pedro(Feliz) behind him. Overall, that's probably their goal and notlet Barry beat you."


When asked whether walking Durham to get to Bonds, who at thatpoint had yet to get a ball out of the infield, was met with ablank stare by Florida manager Fredi Gonzalez.


Catcher Matt Treanor gave an audible response.


"I've heard that question a lot," Treanor said. "What are yougoing to do? Walk him (Durham) to get to Barry?"


Dontrelle Willis got the start for the Marlins and dominated SanFrancisco's hitters through seven innings, allowing two runs -one earned - and seven hits while striking out two and walkingthree. The 25-year-old lefthander was in line to earn his firstwin since May 29 at Chicago - a span of 10 starts.

He had been 0-7 over that stretch with a 5.61 ERA and a .333batting average against. Lack of command was a big issue, asWillis issued 26 walks and allowed 100 baserunners in 51 1/3innings.


Willis, who has been the subject of trade rumors as the Tuesdaydeadline approaches, likely impressed opposing scouts in hislast inning, forcing Bonds to foul out to the catcher withrunners on first and second to end a threat.


"My effort is out there, I play hard," Willis said. "That's allyou can ask from an individual. I'm definitely disappointed thatagain we played hard and came up short."


"Dontrelle threw the ball great," Gonzalez said. "He got throughsome tough innings there, made some great pitches there. It wasvery nice to see. He challenged him (Bonds), made some greatpitches to him. Again, the overall outing was very good."

Willis struck out Bonds in the first inning for his 700th careerstrikeout. Although Willis joked the milestone was not asimpressive as 700 home runs and joked with reporters abouthaving Bonds sign the ball, he relished the opportunity to facea player he idolized growing up in the Bay Area.


"You just have to stay focused," Willis said. "Everybody elsecan feel the excitement. I try to stay poised. I wish him allthe best. Hopefully he does it after we leave. He's a greatindividual and I'm proud to say I competed against him. Irespect him as a competitor."


Miguel Cabrera got Florida on the board in the third when he gotto Giants starter Matt Cain for a two-run homer. The blast washis 24th of the season and gave Florida a 2-1 advantage.

Jeremy Hermida tacked on an insurance run three batters laterwhen he singled home Josh Willingham, who had clubbed a two-outdouble.


Cain, who ranks among the league leaders in lowest run supportin the National league, avoided his 10th loss in 11 decisions.San Francisco has scored a total of 15 runs in Cain's last ninelosses, an average of just 1.5 per start.


"I thought he was a little bit quick early in the game, but hesettled down," San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy said. "This isan outing I know he should feel good about, gave the club achance to win."


The 23-year-old righthander yielded three runs and six hits inseven innings, striking out seven and issuing a pair of walks.

Bochy was noncommittal about whether Bonds would be in thelineup for Sunday's game as the slugger typically sits out ofday games following a night game.


"If he feels good, he'll play tomorrow," Bochy said. "If hefeels anything, then I'll shut him down. That's the way it's<div class="pre">gonna be. I'm sure he'd like to play tomorrow he'd like to</div><div class="pre">play all the time but we can't wear him down trying to chase</div>this thing."


Bonds did not voice his opinion on the matter since he will notaddress the media postgame unless he hits a home run.

San Francisco's current four-game winning streak is the longestfor the team since May 20-23.