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Moriarty9 · 10-25-2009, 10:08 AM

Wild (Throw) Walk-off Win
Encarnacion scampers home on overthrow
June 25, 2010

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Juan Encarnacion entered the game as a pinch-runner in the bottom of the ninth inning, and came across home plate when a throw to throw him out at third base sailed into the outfield.

Rick Ankiel led off the ninth inning with a single off Atlanta Braves reliever Jonathan Broxton, and was replaced by Encarnacion on the bases. Encarnacion quickly used his speed, stealing second base off Broxton and catcher Dioner Navarro. With first base now open, the Braves decided to intentionally walk Ryan Freel, setting up force outs at first, second, and third bases. The Devil Rays went for a double-steal and Navarro threw down to third base, but his throw sailed into left field, allowing Encarnacion to score the game-winning run.

Broxton took the loss, giving up one run without recording a single out. He falls to 1-3 with a 4.80 ERA on the year as a result.

Manny Delcarmen got the win in relief for Tampa Bay after two-thirds of an inning in relief. He is now 3-1 with a 1.76 ERA.

Both starting pitchers did well, but neither factored in the decision. Hiroki Kuroda gave up three runs, two earned, on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in seven innings. Burke Badenhop, who was hit hard in his first big league start last week, was much better this time around. Badenhop allowed three runs, one earned, on five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in seven innings.

Lastings Milledge went 2-for3 with a walk, a double, a run, and two RBI. Ankiel went 2-for-4.

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Moriarty9 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,858 Thanks: 10 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Wild (Throw) Walk-off Win Encarnacion scampers home on overthrow June 25, 2010 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Juan Encarnacion entered the game as a pinch-runner in the bottom of the ninth inning, and came across home plate when a throw to throw him out at third base sailed into the outfield. Rick Ankiel led off the ninth inning with a single off Atlanta Braves reliever Jonathan Broxton, and was replaced by Encarnacion on the bases. Encarnacion quickly used his speed, stealing second base off Broxton and catcher Dioner Navarro. With first base now open, the Braves decided to intentionally walk Ryan Freel, setting up force outs at first, second, and third bases. The Devil Rays went for a double-steal and Navarro threw down to third base, but his throw sailed into left field, allowing Encarnacion to score the game-winning run. Broxton took the loss, giving up one run without recording a single out. He falls to 1-3 with a 4.80 ERA on the year as a result. Manny Delcarmen got the win in relief for Tampa Bay after two-thirds of an inning in relief. He is now 3-1 with a 1.76 ERA. Both starting pitchers did well, but neither factored in the decision. Hiroki Kuroda gave up three runs, two earned, on six hits and two walks with three strikeouts in seven innings. Burke Badenhop, who was hit hard in his first big league start last week, was much better this time around. Badenhop allowed three runs, one earned, on five hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in seven innings. Lastings Milledge went 2-for3 with a walk, a double, a run, and two RBI. Ankiel went 2-for-4.