 And here's a ball lifted to left field. Lazario tied the game with a two-run homer, waits and makes the catch, retiring Donovan. One out in the ninth inning. This is another example of what teams do in the ninth inning when you're home. As you should do this, use your closer in the top of the ninth inning. You're never going to have a safe situation for them because you can't take a lead and then go to the next inning.