* TOP OF THE 1st, Surly Smoke 0, Dingers 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. HOLLIDAY facing C. LEE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... grounded weakly to CABRERA ... and he steps on first for the out ... one away
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. LEE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... GRANDERSON goes down swinging ... two gone
* R. CANO facing C. LEE, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to CANO ... CANO goes down swinging ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Surly Smoke 0, Dingers 0
* A. GORDON facing I. NOVA, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... GORDON pops a little fly ... back of second ... CANO and SCUTARO going out
GRANDERSON coming in ... coming in ... and GRANDERSON makes the catch in front of SCUTARO
one down
* M. CABRERA facing I. NOVA, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... swung on ... CABRERA slaps one to the right side ... TEIXEIRA leaps
he won't get it ... FOWLER races to the line ... CABRERA's trying for two
here's FOWLER's throw ... CABRERA slides ... and sneaks in there with a double
for CABRERA, his 2nd double of the series ... for Miguel CABRERA, his 5th hit of the series
* D. ORTIZ facing I. NOVA, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... and ORTIZ is caught looking ... two away!
* J. BRUCE facing I. NOVA, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... a shot toward the hole ... goes by CANO and into right
FOWLER chases it down ... CABRERA's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CABRERA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
BRUCE's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... just safe under the tag ... the run scores!
and BRUCE takes second on the throw
Surly Smoke 0, Dingers 1
* I. KINSLER facing I. NOVA, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
NOVA with the pitch ... KINSLER sends this ball air mail to left ... HOLLIDAY lopes after it
should be easy ... and he makes the catch ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Surly Smoke 0, Dingers 1
* E. LONGORIA facing C. LEE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... over but low ... and LONGORIA takes first
* M. TEIXEIRA facing C. LEE, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
LEE brings it to the plate ... TEIXEIRA lifts a lazy pop fly ... WRIGHT drifts back into left
and brings it down
* D. FOWLER facing C. LEE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Firstbaseman CABRERA's on the bag ... LONGORIA with a substantial lead ... now he throws to first
and LONGORIA's ... safe! ... he dives back in ... good move! ... he almost had him
LEE gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... the offering ... swung on and missed
he struck him out ... two down
* W. BETEMIT facing C. LEE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... slapped into the hole ... CABRERA's over ... he cuts it off
turns and flips to first ... and they get him
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Surly Smoke 0, Dingers 1
* A. CABRERA facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
NOVA into the wind ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and CABRERA coaxes a walk
that was CABRERA's first walk of the series
* D. WRIGHT facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman TEIXEIRA right on the bag ... the pitch ... WRIGHT waves at it ... strike!
CABRERA breaks hard for second base
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTIN fires it down ... the ump signals ... safe! ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
* D. WRIGHT facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
CABRERA stretching his lead ... NOVA comes to him ... bounced up the middle ... CANO's racing over
he's got it ... spins...fires to first ... not in time! ... CABRERA makes it safely to third
and WRIGHT is aboard with a single ... for David WRIGHT, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. WIETERS facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch ... low and away
...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR SECOND? (1-both, 2-second*)
WRIGHT's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTIN guns it down ... SCUTARO's tag ... and the ump signals safe
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Ding Dong, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* M. WIETERS facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infield deep ... NOVA with the pitch ... WIETERS turns on it ... and cranks it but good
deep to right ... you can forget about that ball ... hi-yo baseball, away!
NOVA is giving himself a lecture
Surly Smoke 0, Dingers 4
* M. BOURN facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
He comes home ... an infield roller by BOURN ... shortstop SCUTARO charges ... the flip to first
for out number one
* A. GORDON facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
NOVA winds and fires ... popped high in front of the plate ... MARTIN tosses his mask away
waves off LONGORIA ... and he's got it ... and that's the second out
* M. CABRERA facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... wide of the mark ... and CABRERA walks
* D. ORTIZ facing I. NOVA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
NOVA cranks it up ... one-hopper back to the mound ... NOVA up with it ... throws to first
to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Surly Smoke 0, Dingers 4
* M. SCUTARO facing C. LEE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
He brings it home ... strike three on the outside corner ... LEE slipped one by him ... one away
* R. MARTIN facing C. LEE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
LEE fires it in ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and MARTIN trots down to first
* M. HOLLIDAY facing C. LEE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
He wheels and deals ... half swing ... strike! ... MARTIN breaks for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
WIETERS throws ... tags him ... safe! ... he got in the back door
that's his 1st steal of the series
* M. HOLLIDAY facing C. LEE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
LEE rocks and fires ... HOLLIDAY turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
two away ... for LEE, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. LEE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
The pitch comes in ... lined hard to left ... toward the gap ... it's rolling
that's good for extra bases ... MARTIN's around third ... he scores ... GORDON gets it in quickly
GRANDERSON stops at second
Surly Smoke 1, Dingers 4
* R. CANO facing C. LEE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
GRANDERSON stretching his lead ... the pitch ... and it's a hard liner to KINSLER ... great catch!
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Surly Smoke 1, Dingers 4
* J. BRUCE facing I. NOVA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
NOVA comes home ... and it's chopped down the first base line
TEIXEIRA covers it and touches the bag ... one down
* I. KINSLER facing I. NOVA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
To the plate ... yanked toward short ... SCUTARO dives ... and it's through ... single for KINSLER
for Ian KINSLER, his 4th hit of the series
* A. CABRERA facing I. NOVA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
Ian KINSLER is on the move ... lined to short ... and it's through
shortstop SCUTARO was at second base ... and he poked it right through the hole
KINSLER hustles in to third ... and CABRERA collects a lovely single ... a perfectly placed hit
* D. WRIGHT facing I. NOVA, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-1
Surly Smoke playing for the double play ... the pitch ... popped foul behind first ... CANO's over
waves off TEIXEIRA ... and brings it down ... and the runners hold
* M. WIETERS facing I. NOVA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-1
NOVA kicks and deals ... lined to left center ... base hit ... GRANDERSON is over ... KINSLER scores
GRANDERSON takes it on the long bounce ... CABRERA is well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to SCUTARO ... and they're holding CABRERA at second
Surly Smoke 1, Dingers 5
* M. BOURN facing I. NOVA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-1
The runners take their lead ... NOVA fires it in ... swung on ... easy bouncer to CANO
he's up with it ... he flips to SCUTARO at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 4th, Surly Smoke 1, Dingers 5
* E. LONGORIA facing C. LEE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
LEE brings it home ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one away ... 6 K's for LEE
* M. TEIXEIRA facing C. LEE, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
The pitch is on the way ... high fly ball to center ... BOURN moves under it
and TEIXEIRA's retired ... and that's out number two
* D. FOWLER facing C. LEE, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
He comes home ... swing and a miss ... FOWLER goes down on strikes ... that's three away
7th strikeout for LEE
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Surly Smoke 1, Dingers 5
* A. GORDON facing I. NOVA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The pitch is on the way ... a little roller to the right side ... CANO pounces on it
the quick toss to TEIXEIRA ... and he nails GORDON by a step ... one away
* M. CABRERA facing I. NOVA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
Here's a pitch ... on the hands ... it's a slow roller toward LONGORIA ... he charges ... scoops it
over to first ... in plenty of time ... two away
* D. ORTIZ facing I. NOVA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-1
The offering to ORTIZ ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly ... easy chance for CANO
and ORTIZ is retired ... Dingers gone!
* TOP OF THE 5th, Surly Smoke 1, Dingers 5
* W. BETEMIT facing C. LEE, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-5
And the pitch comes in ... there's a liner toward left ... GORDON is coming in hard
he can't get it! ... it's on its way to the wall! ... BETEMIT's headed for second
he'll try for third ... BOURN is over ... he has the ball ... too late
BETEMIT ends up on third with a triple ... GORDON tried to make a sliding catch
but the ball scooted by him ... for Wilson BETEMIT, his 1st hit of the series
for Wilson BETEMIT, his 1st triple of the series
* M. SCUTARO facing C. LEE, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-5
Dingers playing for the out at first ... and the pitch ... slashed into the hole
KINSLER to his left ... he has it
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
KINSLER looks BETEMIT back ... he flips to first ... and they get him ... one away
and SCUTARO doesn't get the job done
* R. MARTIN facing C. LEE, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-5
Dingers playing for the out at first ... the pitch ... hard two-bouncer to short
he declines the play at the plate ... the throw to first ... and he's gone ... but the run scores
Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* M. HOLLIDAY facing C. LEE, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Now LEE comes home with it ... it's deep to center ... way back ... BOURN's racing to the track
against the wall ... and he makes the catch ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* J. BRUCE facing I. NOVA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The offering to BRUCE ... he waves at it ... strike three ... one away
* I. KINSLER facing I. NOVA, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
NOVA now ... KINSLER pops it up on the infield ... SCUTARO circles beneath it in short left field
and puts it away ... for out number two
* A. CABRERA facing I. NOVA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
And the pitch comes in ... CABRERA hits a ground-hugger toward second
CANO picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. LEE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch comes in ... GRANDERSON waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim
one away
* R. CANO facing C. LEE, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
LEE with the offering ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... BOURN's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... CANO's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
for CANO, his 6th double of the series ... for Robinson CANO, his 9th hit of the series
* E. LONGORIA facing C. LEE, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
CANO moves another step away from second ... quick move to the plate ... strike three
LONGORIA swung right through it ... two down
for Cliff LEE, that's his 9th strikeout of the game
* M. TEIXEIRA facing C. LEE, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
Cliff LEE staring in ... ready to work ... and they're putting TEIXEIRA on
he trots down to first ... setting up the force ... will let LEE
take his chances with Dexter FOWLER
* D. FOWLER facing C. LEE, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-5
Now the delivery ... grounded hard to short ... CABRERA fields it ... flips to KINSLER at second
and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* D. WRIGHT facing I. NOVA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Here comes the pitch ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side
SCUTARO will have to rush his throw ... and he gets WRIGHT ... nice play ... for out number one
* M. WIETERS facing I. NOVA, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... WIETERS hacks at it ... and shoots it skyward ... into short left-center
that could be trouble ... SCUTARO puts on a burst of speed
GRANDERSON won't be able to reach it ... but SCUTARO snares it at the last second
he had to leap over a sliding GRANDERSON to avoid a collision ... two down!
* M. BOURN facing I. NOVA, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
NOVA kicks and deals ... the heater ... it's in there ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* W. BETEMIT facing C. LEE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Now the pitch ... swung on ... popped up ... WIETERS scrambles ... near the stands
it goes into the crowd ... strike one
* W. BETEMIT facing C. LEE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
He lets one go ... a high drive to deepest center ... BOURN has it all the way ... one away
* M. SCUTARO facing C. LEE, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
LEE winds up ... SCUTARO got under it ... it's drifting near the stands past first
CABRERA is there ... he has it ... for out number two
* R. MARTIN facing C. LEE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box ... KINSLER gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips MARTIN by a half step ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* A. GORDON facing I. NOVA, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
NOVA brings it to the plate ... GORDON bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but HOLLIDAY flags it down on the first bounce ... and GORDON decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Alex GORDON, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Surly Smoke manager ... he's asking NOVA for the ball
he's calling for Jonathan PAPELBON ... the right-hander ... so NOVA goes six innings
the line on him ... 5 runs ... so far ... on 8 hits ... a homer ... 2 walks ... he struck out 3
he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it ... for PAPELBON
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander PAPELBON has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be looking for the double play
* M. CABRERA facing J. PAPELBON, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
And GORDON takes off for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTIN gets rid of it quickly ... the tag ... and GORDON slides under the tag
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Ding Dong, their 3rd stolen base in this game
* M. CABRERA facing J. PAPELBON, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
He brings it home ... swung on ... slow roller beyond the mound ... SCUTARO charges in
he scoops it up ... fires to TEIXEIRA ... one down ... and GORDON moves to third
* D. ORTIZ facing J. PAPELBON, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
They're pulled in around the infield ... GORDON down the line some at third ... the offering
swing and a miss ... and ORTIZ is out ... two away
* J. BRUCE facing J. PAPELBON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
Checks third ... the pitch ... fastball ... badly fooled ... and GORDON is stranded ... three down
* TOP OF THE 8th, Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* M. HOLLIDAY facing C. LEE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Now LEE comes home with it ... outside ... ball four ... and LEE issues a free pass
* C. GRANDERSON facing C. LEE, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
LEE comes to him ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... one down
for Cliff LEE, that's his 10th strikeout of the game ... GRANDERSON has now struck out 3 times
Surly Smoke skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
HOLLIDAY leaves the field ... here comes Nick MARKAKIS ... he has good speed
LEE will keep an eye on him
* R. CANO facing C. LEE, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
MARKAKIS well off first ... and MARKAKIS takes off ... LEE deals ... pulled hard
high fly deep to right ... BRUCE got a good jump ... at the wall ... and he brings it down
two down ... MARKAKIS gets back to first
* E. LONGORIA facing C. LEE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
MARKAKIS is off with the pitch ... LEE deals ... it's fouled back out of play ... strike one
* E. LONGORIA facing C. LEE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
Here's the pitch ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed ... LONGORIA goes down swinging
that's three away ... 11th strikeout! ... LONGORIA has now struck out 3 times
Nick MARKAKIS stays in ... he is now playing right field for Rushville
Dexter FOWLER will stay in the game ... now playing left for the Surly Smoke
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* I. KINSLER facing J. PAPELBON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... big swing ... it's a dying quail to right ... MARKAKIS gallops in ... CANO races back
but it parachutes between them ... a bloop single for KINSLER ... 2nd safety for KINSLER
for Ian KINSLER, his 5th hit of the series
* A. CABRERA facing J. PAPELBON, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
PAPELBON brings it to the plate ... taken ... KINSLER is off to the races
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTIN digs it out and fires ... and this race goes to KINSLER!
that's his 3rd steal of the series ... and that's the Dingers 4th stolen base in this game
* A. CABRERA facing J. PAPELBON, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
KINSLER at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... grounded deep into the hole
SCUTARO is over...stabs for it ... he stops it ... long throw to first ... notch one
and KINSLER moves to third
Dingers manager looking at his scoresheet
He'll buy a little insurance ... so David WRIGHT leaves
sends the lefty Nyjer MORGAN to the plate ... he shoulders the bat
he'll take his time getting to the box
And here comes Surly Smoke manager ... again ... he's asking PAPELBON for the ball
so hands the ball to Javier LOPEZ ... the Surly Smoke left-hander will face MORGAN
PAPELBON pitched one and a third in relief ... his line ... one hit ... he fans 2
he's responsible for the runner ... for LOPEZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty LOPEZ has worked two innings ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA
he inherits a tough situation ... he'll be looking for the strikeout
at the very least he wants to keep the ball in the infield
* N. MORGAN facing J. LOPEZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
Infield drawn in ... MORGAN squares ... he delivers ... the squeeze is on
bunted nicely down the third base line ... LONGORIA tries to wave it foul ... and it rolls foul
* N. MORGAN facing J. LOPEZ, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
KINSLER at third with his arms out, crouched ... here's the pitch ... half swing by MORGAN
the pitch was low ... did he hold up? ... no ... MORGAN will grab some pine ... two down
* M. WIETERS facing J. LOPEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 5-2
LOPEZ glances over his shoulder at third ... LOPEZ into his motion ... delivers
grounded hard to SCUTARO ... and he spears it! ... the throw to first ... and he's gone
Another defensive change by ... makes a switch at third base
Carlos RUIZ comes into the game replacing MORGAN
Coming in to pitch is Eric O'FLAHERTY ... so LEE gets his innings ... he pitched eight
the game for LEE ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... walked 4 ... he struck out 11
he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead ... for O'FLAHERTY
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty O'FLAHERTY has worked four innings
he has a 4.50 ERA ... his record ... one loss ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 9th, Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5
* M. TEIXEIRA facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
He delivers ... swung on ... lined to short ... and he spears it! ... TEIXEIRA's gone ... notch one
* D. FOWLER facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
O'FLAHERTY into the wind ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two away
FOWLER has now struck out 3 times
* W. BETEMIT facing E. O'FLAHERTY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The offering ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... WIETERS near the dugout
and he gloves it for the out ... and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Surly Smoke 2, Dingers 5