NBA 13: The Show Part 8 (The Finals, Game 6)

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 7:05 PM PDT at Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York, New York

Line Score

Angels: 0, 0, 1, 0, 2, 1, 0, 3, 0; 7 Runs, 10 Hit, 0 Errors

Yankees: 2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 0, 2; 8 Runs, 16 Hits, 0 Errors

Win: Clay Rapada Loss: Ryan Madson

Home Runs

Angels: Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton

Yankees: Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez

...and we'll see you Thursday night!

A roller-coaster ride ends with a walkoff 2-run RBI single that ties the series up at three games apiece and sets the stage for Game 7 in the Bronx.

The fireworks started early with Robinson Cano blasting a two-run homer to right in the bottom of the 1st, making it 2-0. It seemed like starting pitcher CJ Wilson would be in for a tough day. However, he would go on to post four scoreless innings before allowing two more in the 6th.

In the meantime, the Angels spent their next five innings clawing back into the lead. Mike Trout was the one to put the team on the map. First, things got going in the 3rd when he hit a line single to right, bringing in Alberto Callaspo and putting LAA on the board. He then came back up in the 5th and notched a two run homer, giving the Angels the lead. Josh Hamilton then came in the next inning and hit a solo shot of his own to make it 4-2 after 5 1/2 innings.

However, the Yankees bats knew what time it was a promptly responded. In the bottom of the 6th Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer to right to level the score at 4. The next half-inning Derek Jeter hit an RBI double to bring in Kevin Youkilis and Ichiro and give the Yankees back, 6-4.

But the Angels just wouldn't go away. Pujols hit an equalizing home run to left field. Two batters later, Howie Kendrick grounded into a double play, giving Josh Hamilton time to advance home from 3rd base. Heading into the bottom of the 8th, the Angels had the lead back, and seemed to be on their way to winning the NBA 13: The Show Championship.

But the Yankees had just enough offense left in them in the bottom of the 9th. After a Brett Gardner groundout, Francisco Cervelli (who would be replaced by pinch runner Edgar Nunez), Ichiro, and Jeter were able to loaded the bases. Tasked with bringing in at least the tying run, Robinson Cano swung away. But he was unsuccessful, striking out while chasing a 1-2 low changeup. The Yankees were down to their last out, Alex Rodriguez. Down to his last strike, he hit a grounder that was just fair down the 3rd base line. This allowed Nunez to come in for the tying run and Ichiro to come in for the winning run.

Instant Classic.

For the Yankees, A-Rod finished 3-5 with a home run, 4 RBIs, and a strikeout. Derek Jeter went 4-4 with a walk, a double, a stolen base, and 2 RBIs. Starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda with five innings allowing six hits, 4 runs (all earned), a walk, posting 4 strikeouts, and finishing with a 7.20 ERA.

For the Angels, Mike Trout went 2-4 with a walk, a strikeout, a homer run, and 3 RBIs. Erick Aybar went 3-5. Starting pitcher C.J. Wilson went six innings, giving up 8 hits, 4 runs (all earned), a walk, and 4 strikeouts. He finished with a 6.00 ERA.

So there will be a Game 7 Thursday in the Bronx. Andy Pettitte and Jason Vargas will face for to determine which team will be the NBA 13: The Show champion.