Bottom of the 9th. 3-1 Illinois.

Ochinko, Helenihi, and Pontiff due up.

Pitching change: Nick Chimoluski now throwing for Illinois.

Looks like the Tigers are finally seeing some real competion.

Ochinko batting.

First pitch grounded foul. 0-1

Swing and miss. 0-2

Fouled down right field side. 0-2

Down & away. 1-2

Low pitch, checked swing. 2-2

Fouled to 3rd base side. 2-2

Ground ball into left field for a base hit!!

Ochinko on 1st!

Yes, Ochinko with a base hit! Rally time! Tying run at the plate. You can do it, Tigahs!

Geaux!

Helenihi comes to the plate as the tying run.

1st pitch fouled. 0-1

Strike. 0-2

Called strike 3. 1 out, Ochinko on 1st.

Pontiff up. How about another homer?

Strike. 0-1. Crowd not pleased.

Groundball toward first. All runners safe! Pontiff dodged the tag.

Ochinko on 2nd, Pontiff on 1st, 1 out.

YES! Booted by the 1B and Pontiff avoided the tag. SAFE!

Runners on 1st and 2nd. Geaux!

TIGERS!!!

McGhee at bat representing the go-ahead run.

Matza pinch running at 1st.

1st pitch low. 1-0

Another low one. 2-0

Fast ball strike. 2-1

Crowd chanting :lsup: :lsup: :lsup:

Crowd angry again at this strike. 2-2

Strikeout. 2 outs.