Donnie Hill put down a bunt, which Leary fielded cleanly before slipping on the grass and dropping the ball for an error.

Donnie Hill singled home the tie-breaking run and Carlton Fisk followed with a home run.

Dale Mohorcic (2-3) came on in relief and walked Donnie Hill, a pinch-hitter, to load the bases.

Donnie Hill, an infielder who was the seventh California pitcher, was the most successful, throwing a hitless eighth.

It bounded over the head of Fraser, and by the time Donnie Hill, the shortstop, grabbed it and threw to first, Kelly scored.

"And when I walked Bichette this year," Eckersley said, "Donnie Hill took me deep."

On a hit-and-run, Donnie Hill, the second baseman, misplayed Marty Barrett's grounder, putting runners at first and third.

Gary Gaetti led off the ninth with a double to left-center field and Ryan was removed after Donnie Hill lined out to first.

Luis Polonia singled to shortstop and Donnie Hill grounded into a double play after twice failing in sacrifice attempts.