* TOP OF THE 1st, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* L. BERKMAN facing C. WILSON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... lofted deep to left field ... JOHNSON's chasing it ... he's at the warning track
and he hauls it in ... one down
* J. HAMILTON facing C. WILSON, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... VICTORINO's there ... he waits on it
lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... two gone
* J. VOTTO facing C. WILSON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WILSON kicks and deals ... grounded weakly to YOUKILIS ... and he steps on first for the out
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 0
* K. YOUKILIS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... routine grounder to AYBAR ... he's up with it ... over to first
and YOUKILIS is retired ... one down
* S. VICTORINO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... VOGELSONG up with it ... flips to first
for the out
* P. KONERKO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He comes home ... KONERKO powders this ball to left ... it drops between MAYBERRY and the line
it's chased down by MAYBERRY ... KONERKO steams in to second ... he has himself a double
for KONERKO, his 2nd double of the series ... for Paul KONERKO, his 4th hit of the series
* M. NAPOLI facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... a little tapper up the line ... VOTTO charges ... scoops it
and he'll hold the ball ... VOGELSONG couldn't get over to cover ... KONERKO rounds third
but puts on the brakes ... he'll hold right there ... for Mike NAPOLI, his 5th hit of the series
* J. ELLSBURY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from VOGELSONG ... swung on and missed ... VOGELSONG pulled the string
and ELLSBURY was way out in front ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 0
* P. SANDOVAL facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He comes home ... and he walks him ... Pablo mosies down to first
* M. STANTON facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
There goes SANDOVAL ... STANTON taps it to the left of first ... YOUKILIS moves over for it
the underhand toss to WILSON ... safe! ... his foot was off the base
the scorer rules it a hit ... for Mike STANTON, his 6th hit of the series
* J. MAYBERRY facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... slow chopper toward PERALTA ... he charges it
scoops it ... no play at second ... goes to first ... for the out ... and the runners advance
* E. AYBAR facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Semper Tyrannis playing for the out at first ... the pitch is on the way
AYBAR strokes a low liner to left ... JOHNSON racing over toward the line ... he won't get it
he plays it on the hop ... SANDOVAL scores easily ... STANTON rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BELTRE ... and they're holding STANTON at third
Altogether Now 1, Semper Tyrannis 0
* W. RAMOS facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
AYBAR bluffs going ... AYBAR is off with the pitch ... the delivery ... ripped to right center
ELLSBURY's racing in ... takes it on the bounce ... STANTON scores easily
AYBAR's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving him to third
THROW TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the throw
and RAMOS holds with a single
Altogether Now 2, Semper Tyrannis 0
* D. UGGLA facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Infield deep ... now WILSON comes home with it ... whacked to center field ... base hit
AYBAR will score ... ELLSBURY races in for it ... and it gets by him! ... RAMOS running hard
he'll try to score ... and UGGLA's going for two ... the throw to second ... not in time!
safe at second ... and two runs score ... ELLSBURY picks up an error
Altogether Now 4, Semper Tyrannis 0
* L. BERKMAN facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
WILSON rocks and fires ... BERKMAN doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
that extends the streak ... now 6 games in a row on base
* J. HAMILTON facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-0
The runners take their lead ... WILSON fires it in ... swung on
it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... VICTORINO's racing over ... but he won't get it
it's to the wall ... UGGLA scores ... BERKMAN's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to YOUKILIS ... HAMILTON's in standing with a double
and they're holding BERKMAN at third
Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 0
* J. VOTTO facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 5-0
Semper Tyrannis playing for the out at first ... the delivery from WILSON ... lined shot to right
down the line ... VICTORINO races over ... reaches up ... and makes the catch
both runners tag ... VICTORINO turns and sets
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at third
* P. SANDOVAL facing C. WILSON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 5-0
The runners take their lead ... here's the delivery ... on the hands
and SANDOVAL flicks it out right ... LILLIBRIDGE might have a play ... racing back for it
he has it! ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 0
* A. BELTRE facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
The offering from VOGELSONG ... BELTRE lunges at it ... and that's strike three
VOGELSONG fooled him badly ... one away
* B. LILLIBRIDGE facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
And now the pitch ... LILLIBRIDGE pounds it on the ground to short ... AYBAR is there
the throw over ... and in time ... two down
* R. JOHNSON facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
The pitch ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... HAMILTON's racing back ... he won't get it
it's off the wall ... HAMILTON chases it down ... JOHNSON cruises in to second
for JOHNSON, his 1st double of the series ... for Reed JOHNSON, his 1st hit of the series
* J. PERALTA facing R. VOGELSONG, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-5
Now the delivery ... there's a low liner to left ... it's a long run in for MAYBERRY
and he's got it on the run ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 0
* M. STANTON facing C. WILSON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
The pitch is on the way ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... STANTON goes down swinging
one away
* J. MAYBERRY facing C. WILSON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
He brings it home ... MAYBERRY lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... two down
* E. AYBAR facing C. WILSON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
Now the delivery ... lofted deep to left field ... JOHNSON's chasing it
he's at the warning track ... and he hauls it in ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 0
* K. YOUKILIS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
VOGELSONG delivers ... it's a whiff ... one down
* S. VICTORINO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-5
He lets one go ... swing and a little looper ... shortstop AYBAR might have a play ... running back
he twists and reaches ... but it drops just beyond his glove ... MAYBERRY gets it back in
VICTORINO checks in at first with a single ... for Shane VICTORINO, his 5th hit of the series
* P. KONERKO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-5
They're holding VICTORINO ... but he's well off the bag ... there goes VICTORINO
KONERKO goes the opposite way ... right side ... and it's through ... a base hit
Dan UGGLA ran over to cover second ... and the ball went right through the vacated spot
VICTORINO hustles in to third ... and Paul KONERKO is on with a control single
a textbook hit-and-run ... that's KONERKO's 2nd hit of the game
for Paul KONERKO, his 5th hit of the series
* M. NAPOLI facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-5
Infielders back ... and now the pitch ... it's blooped toward short ... AYBAR's backing up quickly
and it drops for a hit ... HAMILTON fields it ... VICTORINO scores ... KONERKO's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to AYBAR ... and they're holding KONERKO at second
Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 1
* J. ELLSBURY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-5
The pitch from VOGELSONG ... strike three on the outside corner ... VOGELSONG slipped one by him
two down
* A. BELTRE facing R. VOGELSONG, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-5
The pitch ... popped foul behind third ... AYBAR's over ... waves off SANDOVAL ... and brings it in
* TOP OF THE 4th, Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 1
* W. RAMOS facing C. WILSON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
WILSON comes to the plate ... and he walks him ... Wilson mosies down to first
that was RAMOS's first walk of the series
* D. UGGLA facing C. WILSON, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-1
Wilson RAMOS is on the move ... hard ground ball behind first ... YOUKILIS knocks it down
but he'll have no play ... and both runners are safe ... score that a single
that's UGGLA's 2nd hit of the game ... for Dan UGGLA, his 5th hit of the series
Altogether Now manager looking at his scoresheet
The Altogether Now have asked for time ... they're making a move
is sending in a runner for RAMOS ... it's Peter BOURJOS and he's trotting out to second base
he has excellent speed ... checks ... to move
The Altogether Now have asked for time ... they're making a move
is sending in a runner for UGGLA ... it's Orlando HUDSON and he's trotting out to first base
he has good speed ... WILSON will keep an eye on him
* L. BERKMAN facing C. WILSON, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-1
BERKMAN squares ... quick move to the plate ... it's pushed out in front of the plate
NAPOLI tosses his mask away ... fires to third ... in time to get the lead runner
good heads up play ... and BERKMAN doesn't get the job done
* J. HAMILTON facing C. WILSON, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-1
The pitch ... that pitch is looped into short right field
but it's going to land in no man's land ... a base hit all the way ... VICTORINO is charging in
still running ... HUDSON is around third ... BERKMAN is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to YOUKILIS ... and they're holding HUDSON at third
HAMILTON loads them up with a single
* J. VOTTO facing C. WILSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Ahead 5-1
Infield back at double play depth ... the pitch ... and he tags this one right on the button
deep to straightaway center ... that could be trouble ... ELLSBURY racing back ... big trouble
that ball is gone! ... a grand salami ... you can't get away with a pitch like that
not in this league
Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 1
* P. SANDOVAL facing C. WILSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-1
WILSON winds and fires ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by LILLIBRIDGE ... he throws in time
two down
* M. STANTON facing C. WILSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-1
The pitch comes in ... STANTON lays off the pitch ... ball four ... Mike takes his base
* J. MAYBERRY facing C. WILSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-1
The pitch comes in ... MAYBERRY pounds it on the ground ... LILLIBRIDGE stops it on one hop
shovels to PERALTA for the force ... that's three away
Moving from center field to right field ... Josh HAMILTON
Mike STANTON remains in the game ... he is now playing left for Loves Park
Is taking advantage of the score to go to his bench ... Chris IANNETTA is now catching
MAYBERRY is out
Peter BOURJOS remains in the game ... he'll be playing center field for Loves Park
Orlando HUDSON ... he goes to second base for the Altogether Now
Semper Tyrannis skipper walking down the bench
He's going to give someone an at bat ... for those of you scoring at home
LILLIBRIDGE will leave the game for the Semper Tyrannis
Brandon PHILLIPS will bat in his place ... bats right ... he grabs a bat
and heads toward the plate
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 1
* B. PHILLIPS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-9
Here's the delivery ... ripped hard toward straightaway center ... BOURJOS dives for it
it falls in in front of him ... it bounces off his chest ... but BOURJOS keeps it in front of him
and PHILLIPS has to hold at first ... BOURJOS is lucky it didn't get by him
PHILLIPS could have run forever ... for Brandon PHILLIPS, his 2nd hit of the series
Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet
He'll share the playing time ... so the lefty Seth SMITH will bat
trying for the platoon advantage ... he shoulders the bat ... and heads toward the plate
* S. SMITH facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-9
They start the runner ... stroked solidly to left field ... and it drops
PHILLIPS hits second under full steam ... he's headed for third ... here's STANTON's throw
safe! ... SMITH rounds first and holds ... for Seth SMITH, his 4th hit of the series
* J. PERALTA facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-9
Infield deep ... the pitch ... popped foul behind first ... HUDSON's over ... waves off VOTTO
and brings it down ... and the runners hold
* K. YOUKILIS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-9
Infield back ... the runner's going ... YOUKILIS pushes one to the right side ... and it's through
HUDSON broke for second ... PHILLIPS scores ... SMITH hustles in to third
and YOUKILIS collects a lovely hit
perfectly placed through the hole left by the Altogether Now infield
Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 2
* S. VICTORINO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 2-9
Altogether Now playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... he brings it in
grounded deep into the hole ... AYBAR is over ... he dives for it ... and he's got it!
but holds the ball ... he doesn't have a play ... SMITH scores ... and YOUKILIS moves to second
Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 3
* P. KONERKO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-9
VOGELSONG fires it in ... lifted high to right ... HAMILTON's chasing it down ... and takes it in
both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he's headed for third ... no, it's a bluff ... he holds at second ... as the throw comes back in
* M. NAPOLI facing R. VOGELSONG, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 3-9
The runners take their lead ... VOGELSONG kicks and deals ... grounded hard to SANDOVAL
he's up with it ... fires to second ... and they get him ... and that retires the side
Brandon PHILLIPS will stay in the game ... now playing second base for the Semper Tyrannis
Seth SMITH ... he is now playing left field for Sic
* TOP OF THE 5th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 3
* E. AYBAR facing C. WILSON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
He cranks and fires ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... he punches him out
one down
* P. BOURJOS facing C. WILSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
The pitch comes in ... bounced up the middle ... PHILLIPS's racing over ... he's got it
spins...fires to first ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit
for Peter BOURJOS, his 6th hit of the series
* O. HUDSON facing C. WILSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-3
Quick move to the plate ... jammed him ... it's pushed toward second ... PHILLIPS charges
fields it ... the quick toss to YOUKILIS ... and they get him by a hair! ... two down
BOURJOS goes to second
* L. BERKMAN facing C. WILSON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-3
WILSON looks back at BOURJOS on second ... the offering from WILSON ... off the end of the bat
a weak pop fly ... easy chance for PHILLIPS ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 3
* J. ELLSBURY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
He delivers ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
SANDOVAL and IANNETTA converge near the line ... IANNETTA is calling off SANDOVAL
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... one away
* A. BELTRE facing R. VOGELSONG, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The pitch ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time ... and that's the second out
* B. PHILLIPS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
VOGELSONG brings it to the plate ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike
three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 3
* J. HAMILTON facing C. WILSON, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
The pitch ... HAMILTON waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... one down
* J. VOTTO facing C. WILSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
The delivery from WILSON ... OOOOF! ... VOTTO flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... two away
* P. SANDOVAL facing C. WILSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-3
WILSON winds up ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
SMITH gets it back in ... and SANDOVAL's on at first
for Pablo SANDOVAL, his 5th hit of the series
* M. STANTON facing C. WILSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-3
Now WILSON pitches ... low ... ball four ... STANTON hustles down to first
and WILSON has given up 5 free rides to first
* C. IANNETTA facing C. WILSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 9-3
The runners take their lead ... the offering to IANNETTA ... a whiff! ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 3
* S. SMITH facing R. VOGELSONG, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
The pitch ... lined hard to left ... STANTON running ... he stabs back ... and makes the catch
good recovery ... one away
* J. PERALTA facing R. VOGELSONG, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-9
He brings it home ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Jhonny takes his base on the walk ... and that's the 1st walk issued by VOGELSONG
* K. YOUKILIS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-9
The pitch ... it's corked to left field ... on the fly ... hey, this may go! ... and it does!
touch 'em all, YOUKILIS ... a two-run shot
Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 5
* S. VICTORINO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-9
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... VOTTO knocks it down ... he's up with it
he flips to VOGELSONG covering ... for the out
* P. KONERKO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-9
The pitch ... a high drive to deepest center ... BOURJOS has it all the way ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 5
* E. AYBAR facing C. WILSON, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-5
He brings it in ... it's a whiff ... one down
* P. BOURJOS facing C. WILSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-5
The pitch ... base hit center field ... ELLSBURY's over ... scoops it up
and BOURJOS holds first with a single ... that's BOURJOS's 2nd hit of the game
for Peter BOURJOS, his 7th hit of the series
* O. HUDSON facing C. WILSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-5
Firstbaseman YOUKILIS holding the runner on ... the pitch to HUDSON ... HUDSON waves at it
strike! ... and BOURJOS takes off
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
NAPOLI strongarms it down there ... they won't get BOURJOS this time!
that's his 1st steal of the series
* O. HUDSON facing C. WILSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-5
WILSON working on BOURJOS to hold him close ... here's the delivery ... roped to second ... he leaps
and he snares it! ... and he tags the bag ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 5
* M. NAPOLI facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-9
The pitch comes in ... checked swing ... he went around ... one away
* J. ELLSBURY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-9
He wheels and deals ... smashed hard at VOTTO ... he leaps ... just out of reach
that's good for extra bases ... HAMILTON's after it ... he's there ... the throw
he'll hold ELLSBURY to a double ... for Sic ... the 12th hit in this game
for ELLSBURY, his 2nd double of the series ... for Jacoby ELLSBURY, his 4th hit of the series
* A. BELTRE facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-9
ELLSBURY stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... it's blooped to short
AYBAR reaches to his right ... and hauls it in ... two away!
* B. PHILLIPS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-9
Speedy ELLSBURY edging toward third ... the delivery ... right down the middle ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 8th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 5
* L. BERKMAN facing C. WILSON, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-5
Here's a pitch ... wide of the mark ... and BERKMAN walks
and that's the 6th walk issued by WILSON
Altogether Now skipper walking down the bench
The Altogether Now have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... BERKMAN leaves the field
here comes Jimmy ROLLINS ... that makes him the DH for now ... he's a threat
getting some legs out there
* J. HAMILTON facing C. WILSON, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-5
WILSON rocks and fires ... swung on ... strike! ... and ROLLINS takes off
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
NAPOLI comes up throwing ... ROLLINS has this base wrapped up ... he's safe at second
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Altogether Now 2nd stolen base in this game
* J. HAMILTON facing C. WILSON, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 9-5
ROLLINS now with an aggressive lead ... he lets it go ... and HAMILTON unloads on it
that's long gone ... a tape measure job deep to right
Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 5
* J. VOTTO facing C. WILSON, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-5
The pitch ... hot smash to third ... BELTRE gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
YOUKILIS scoops it on one hop ... and VOTTO is retired ... nice play on both sides of the infield
and there's one away
* P. SANDOVAL facing C. WILSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-5
Now WILSON pitches ... hot smash to PHILLIPS ... takes it on one hop ... over to YOUKILIS at first
and that's out number two
* M. STANTON facing C. WILSON, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-5
WILSON winds up ... slow roller toward third ... BELTRE has to rush his peg ... and he gets his man
sweet play by BELTRE ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 5
* S. SMITH facing R. VOGELSONG, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-11
VOGELSONG comes to him ... ball four ... and VOGELSONG issues a free pass
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by VOGELSONG ... that was SMITH's first walk of the series
* J. PERALTA facing R. VOGELSONG, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-11
Firstbaseman VOTTO holding the runner on ... VOGELSONG comes to the plate ... PERALTA swings
and rolls it to the right side ... HUDSON fields it ... no play at second
the quick toss to VOTTO ... and he's gone ... and there's one away ... SMITH now at second
* K. YOUKILIS facing R. VOGELSONG, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-11
SMITH stretches his lead off second ... VOGELSONG delivers ... swung on
softly hit liner to center ... here comes BOURJOS ... he makes the running catch
steals a hit from YOUKILIS ... SMITH held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is fired back in
* S. VICTORINO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 5-11
SMITH trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... VOGELSONG kicks and delivers
it's a whiff ... three down
* TOP OF THE 9th, Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 5
* C. IANNETTA facing C. WILSON, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-5
Here he comes ... IANNETTA swings hard ... and fans ... tag him and bag him ... he's gone
one down
* E. AYBAR facing C. WILSON, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-5
WILSON into the wind ... a towering fly ball to center ... ELLSBURY roams over ... plenty of room
and hauls it in ... two down
* P. BOURJOS facing C. WILSON, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-5
The offering ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... ELLSBURY has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 5
* P. KONERKO facing R. VOGELSONG, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-11
The pitch comes in ... a little tapper up the line ... VOTTO charges ... scoops it
and tags KONERKO ... and there's one away
* M. NAPOLI facing R. VOGELSONG, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-11
To the plate ... it's a whiff ... two down
* J. ELLSBURY facing R. VOGELSONG, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-11
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by IANNETTA...strikeout ... and that's it
FINAL SCORE : Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 5