* TOP OF THE 1st, Green Dragons 0, Blues 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* H. PENCE facing C. LEE, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
LEE kicks and deals ... routine fly ball to right ... CUDDYER's there ... he waits on it
lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... one away
* Y. MOLINA facing C. LEE, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
SWEENEY's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... MOLINA chugs in to second
* M. CABRERA facing C. LEE, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
Dioner NAVARRO ready to receive ... and they're putting CABRERA on ... he trots down to first
and that sets up the double play ... will let LEE ... take his chances with Justin UPTON
* J. UPTON facing C. LEE, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... LEE brings it to the plate ... cut on ... way out in front
strike three ... two down
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. LEE, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from LEE ... swung on ... easy bouncer to KIPNIS ... he's up with it
he flips to DESMOND at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Green Dragons 0, Blues 0
* M. TROUT facing H. IWAKUMA, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
IWAKUMA brings it home ... cut on ... a topper out front ... IWAKUMA has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
* M. CUDDYER facing H. IWAKUMA, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
IWAKUMA brings it ... CUDDYER lofts a routine fly ball to center ... GOMEZ drifts under it
and hauls it in ... two down
* E. ENCARNACION facing H. IWAKUMA, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... ENCARNACION lays off the pitch ... ball four ... ENCARNACION takes his base
that was ENCARNACION's first walk of the series
* J. BAUTISTA facing H. IWAKUMA, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Big hole on the right side ... ENCARNACION not wandering too far ... now the delivery
BAUTISTA pops it up behind the plate ... MOLINA moves under it ... and he's got it
and the side is retired
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Green Dragons 0, Blues 0
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. LEE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
LEE winds up ... GONZALEZ swings ... ouch ... he fouls it off his foot ... he's down
that's gotta smart ... he's okay ... but that'll be black and blue tomorrow ... strike one
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. LEE, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from LEE ... fly ball center field ... plenty of room ... SWEENEY's there
and takes it in ... one away
* C. GOMEZ facing C. LEE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch ... GOMEZ hits a seed down to ENCARNACION ... right in his glove
and right out of his glove ... he drops it!
GOMEZ hit that on the nose and ENCARNACION couldn't handle it
that's why they call it the hot corner ... he'll pick up an error
* D. PEDROIA facing C. LEE, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And GOMEZ takes off ... the delivery ... bounced toward first ... NAPOLI is up with it
no play at second ... and he steps on first for the out
* J. SEGURA facing C. LEE, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
GOMEZ now with an aggressive lead ... LEE comes home ... a lazy fly ball to left
SEGURA got under it ... and now so does TROUT ... it's in the bag ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Green Dragons 0, Blues 0
* M. NAPOLI facing H. IWAKUMA, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one away
* D. NAVARRO facing H. IWAKUMA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from IWAKUMA ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... two away
* J. KIPNIS facing H. IWAKUMA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Jason takes his base on the walk ... that was KIPNIS's first walk of the series
* I. DESMOND facing H. IWAKUMA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They're holding KIPNIS ... but he's well off the bag ... KIPNIS's off and running
slow chopper toward SEGURA ... he charges ... barehands it
makes the off-balance throw to first ... in time! ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Green Dragons 0, Blues 0
* H. PENCE facing C. LEE, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from LEE ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... NAVARRO throws off his mask
it's playable ... and he covers it ... one away
* Y. MOLINA facing C. LEE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... line drive base hit to right ... CUDDYER fields it and throws it to second
a clean single for MOLINA ... Yadier with his 2nd hit in this game
* M. CABRERA facing C. LEE, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... two away
* J. UPTON facing C. LEE, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
LEE delivers ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Green Dragons 0, Blues 0
* R. SWEENEY facing H. IWAKUMA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
IWAKUMA brings it to the plate ... SWEENEY hits a comebacker ... IWAKUMA knocks it down
bare-hands it and throws to first ... a photo finish ... and the ump calls SWEENEY out
* M. TROUT facing H. IWAKUMA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... Texas Leaguer to left ... TROUT is around first and holds
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single ... for Tishomingo
the 1st hit in this game
* M. CUDDYER facing H. IWAKUMA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
TROUT going with the pitch ... the delivery ... sliced down the line in right ... foul!
strike one
* M. CUDDYER facing H. IWAKUMA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
TROUT bluffs going ... the runner's going ... the delivery ... it's lifted high to shallow left
UPTON running in ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... two down
TROUT scampers back to first
* E. ENCARNACION facing H. IWAKUMA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... bouncer to PEDROIA ... he flips to SEGURA at second ... and they get him
three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Green Dragons 0, Blues 0
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. LEE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
LEE to the wind ... ZIMMERMAN swings ... ouch ... he fouls it off his toe ... he's down
that's gotta smart ... he's okay ... but that'll be black and blue tomorrow ... strike one
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. LEE, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... and ZIMMERMAN is caught looking ... one away
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. LEE, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
LEE fires it in ... GONZALEZ piles into this pitch ... that could be trouble
CUDDYER races it to the wall ... back ... it's history! ... home run for Adrian GONZALEZ
Green Dragons 1, Blues 0
* C. GOMEZ facing C. LEE, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... he inside-outs it to right ... not very deep ... CUDDYER charges in hard
and he one-hands it to retire GOMEZ ... two gone
* D. PEDROIA facing C. LEE, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
LEE into the wind ... swung on ... popped up ... NAVARRO scrambles ... near the stands
it goes into the crowd ... strike one
* D. PEDROIA facing C. LEE, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He brings it home ... lined hard to left ... TROUT had him played perfectly ... and he gloves it
he scarcely had to move ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 0
* J. BAUTISTA facing H. IWAKUMA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... UPTON drifts over ... he's under it
lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... one away
* M. NAPOLI facing H. IWAKUMA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... and NAPOLI is caught looking ... two gone
* D. NAVARRO facing H. IWAKUMA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here's the delivery ... sliced to ZIMMERMAN ... room service bounce ... the long throw to first
and they get him ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 0
* J. SEGURA facing C. LEE, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch from LEE ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg
DESMOND charges over ... bang-bang play at first ... SEGURA is out! ... Cliff LEE shakes it off
he'll be alright ... one away
* H. PENCE facing C. LEE, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here he comes ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... NAPOLI covers it and touches the bag
and that's out number two
* Y. MOLINA facing C. LEE, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 0
* J. KIPNIS facing H. IWAKUMA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for KIPNIS ... the tying run is on
* I. DESMOND facing H. IWAKUMA, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
They're holding KIPNIS ... but he's well off the bag ... now he throws to first ... and KIPNIS's
he's back standing ... now IWAKUMA is back on the rubber ... now the pitch ... swung on
strike! ... KIPNIS is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA strongarms it down there ... the slide ... SAFE!...high throw
that's his 1st steal of the series ... the tying run is now at second base
* I. DESMOND facing H. IWAKUMA, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
Speedy KIPNIS edging toward third ... IWAKUMA with the offering ... he swings
it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases ... GOMEZ's chasing it down
KIPNIS scores ... tie game ... DESMOND hits second under full steam ... but puts on the brakes
as the throw comes in ... double for DESMOND
Green Dragons 1, Blues 1
* R. SWEENEY facing H. IWAKUMA, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
DESMOND edges a bit more off second ... pitcher steps off ... now IWAKUMA's set again
the pitch is on the way ... SWEENEY squares ... it's bunted to the first base side
GONZALEZ picks it up ... looks at third ... and goes to PEDROIA covering first
for the easy out ... and it's a sacrifice for SWEENEY ... DESMOND moves to third
the go ahead run is now on third
* M. TROUT facing H. IWAKUMA, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 1-1
Infield drawn in ... DESMOND alert at third ... now the pitch ... healthy cut by TROUT
he's out on strikes ... he's disgusted with himself ... he had his pitch to hit
but he just didn't make it happen ... and IWAKUMA is pumped! ... two down
and he gets a big strikeout with DESMOND threatening on third
* M. CUDDYER facing H. IWAKUMA, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 1-1
IWAKUMA poised ... he breathes deeply...exhales ... and they're putting CUDDYER on
free pass to Michael ... and he trots down to first ... will let IWAKUMA
take his chances with Edwin ENCARNACION
* E. ENCARNACION facing H. IWAKUMA, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 1-1
And the pitch ... popped up behind third ... SEGURA's over ... into foul territory
waves off ZIMMERMAN ... and makes the catch ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 6th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 1
* M. CABRERA facing C. LEE, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
And the pitch comes in ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and CABRERA coaxes a walk ... and that's only the 2nd walk issued by LEE
* J. UPTON facing C. LEE, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... smoked to right ... back on the ball goes CUDDYER ... can he run it down?
yes, he can ... and does ... that's out number one ... CABRERA hurries back to first
as the throw comes in
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. LEE, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
LEE with the pitch ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... fair ball!
but CUDDYER is right there to make a fine running catch ... that's out number two
CABRERA retreats quickly ... as the throw comes in
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. LEE, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... LEE knocks it down ... picks it up ... throws quickly
out at first
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 1
* J. BAUTISTA facing H. IWAKUMA, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... GOMEZ has it in his sights
and he tucks it away ... one away
* M. NAPOLI facing H. IWAKUMA, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box ... PEDROIA gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips NAPOLI by a half step ... two away
* D. NAVARRO facing H. IWAKUMA, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
IWAKUMA brings it ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 1
* C. GOMEZ facing C. LEE, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... swung on ... lined at NAPOLI ... caught! ... and GOMEZ is gone ... one away
* D. PEDROIA facing C. LEE, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He comes home ... upstairs with a fast one ... PEDROIA doesn't offer ... and LEE gets the call
he's out on strikes ... two gone
* J. SEGURA facing C. LEE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... off the end of the bat ... NAPOLI moves for it ... and he spears it!
races to the bag ... in time for the out ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 1
* J. KIPNIS facing H. IWAKUMA, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He lets one go ... a blast to right ... no doubt about this one ... it's gone!
way over the fence ... home run for KIPNIS
Green Dragons 1, Blues 2
* I. DESMOND facing H. IWAKUMA, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Here's the pitch from IWAKUMA ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes!
but PENCE is right there to make a fine running catch ... one down
* R. SWEENEY facing H. IWAKUMA, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
He lets one go ... cut on ... a topper out front ... IWAKUMA has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
* M. TROUT facing H. IWAKUMA, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The delivery from IWAKUMA ... popped up ... MOLINA scrambles ... near the stands ... it's playable
and he makes the catch ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 8th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 2
* H. PENCE facing C. LEE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
LEE deals ... hot smash to third ... ENCARNACION gets his glove on it ... now the long throw
NAPOLI scoops it on one hop ... but he bobbles it ... he's safe!
and they give Hunter PENCE the hit ... the tying run is on
Is sending in Russell MARTIN ... he'll be catching for Tishomingo ... NAVARRO is out
* Y. MOLINA facing C. LEE, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
PENCE well off first ... now he throws to first ... and PENCE gets back ... not his best move
now LEE is back on the rubber ... throw over to first ... PENCE back standing
LEE gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... the pitch ... swung on ... strike!
PENCE is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MARTIN with the quick release ... going to be close ... SAFE!...the hand got in
that's his 1st steal of the series ... the tying run is now at second base
* Y. MOLINA facing C. LEE, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
LEE looks back at PENCE on second ... the pitch comes in ... grounded hard to ENCARNACION
he takes the high hop ... juggles it ... the long throw to first ... just in time
and PENCE moves to third
* M. CABRERA facing C. LEE, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
They're playing him in ... PENCE with a head fake at third ... the pitch to CABRERA
just catches the plate ... see ya later ... and LEE is pumped! ... two down!
and he gets a big strikeout with PENCE threatening on third
* J. UPTON facing C. LEE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-2
Looks at third ... he lets it go ... checked swing ... he went around ... strike three
and he said something to the ump ... UPTON drops his bat on the plate ... and walks away quietly
and PENCE is stranded ... three down ... UPTON has now struck out 3 times
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 2
* M. CUDDYER facing H. IWAKUMA, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The delivery ... and he walks him ... CUDDYER mosies down to first
* E. ENCARNACION facing H. IWAKUMA, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... ENCARNACION waves at it ... strike! ... and CUDDYER takes off for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA digs it out and fires ... the slide ... tags him ... PEDROIA tags him out ... one down
* E. ENCARNACION facing H. IWAKUMA, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... base hit right field ... and ENCARNACION's aboard with a single
Blues manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Alcides ESCOBAR ... to run for ENCARNACION
ESCOBAR takes his place at first base ... he has good speed ... IWAKUMA will keep an eye on him
* J. BAUTISTA facing H. IWAKUMA, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Firstbaseman GONZALEZ right on the bag ... IWAKUMA comes home ... swung on ... strike!
ESCOBAR is running ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA gets rid of it quickly ... the tag ... and ESCOBAR slides under the tag
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Tishomingo, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* J. BAUTISTA facing H. IWAKUMA, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
ESCOBAR trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... IWAKUMA now ... right in there
he's called out on strikes ... two gone
* M. NAPOLI facing H. IWAKUMA, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
ESCOBAR at second takes a big lead ... IWAKUMA brings it ... IWAKUMA loses him
and he trots down to first ... and that's 5 free tickets by Hisashi IWAKUMA
that was NAPOLI's first walk of the series
And here comes Green Dragons manager ... he's asking IWAKUMA for the ball
coming in to pitch is Jim JOHNSON ... the right-hander ... so IWAKUMA gets his innings
he pitched seven and two thirds ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 5 hits ... a homer
5 walks ... he fans 6 ... he's responsible for the runners ... he can only lose it
for JOHNSON his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out
Blues skipper walking down the bench
Will send in Jordy MERCER ... to run for NAPOLI ... MERCER takes his place at first base
he has good speed ... getting some legs out there
* R. MARTIN facing J. JOHNSON, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... grounded hard to short ... SEGURA fields it ... flips to PEDROIA at second
and they get him ... to retire the side
Eric HOSMER is now playing first base for Tishomingo ... takes ESCOBAR out of the game
Jordy MERCER remains in the game ... he is now playing third base for Tishomingo
* TOP OF THE 9th, Green Dragons 1, Blues 2
* R. ZIMMERMAN facing C. LEE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
He delivers ... ZIMMERMAN strokes it sharply toward short ... DESMOND into the hole
plants himself for the long throw ... guns it hard to HOSMER ... got him! ... one away
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. LEE, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
He wheels and deals ... GONZALEZ waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim
two down!
Green Dragons skipper walking down the bench
He's calling on his reserves ... looks like GOMEZ is coming out
James LONEY will pinch hit for him ... bats left ... he shoulders the bat
and heads toward the plate
* J. LONEY facing C. LEE, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch to LONEY ... that's batted to the right side ... HOSMER fields it
and he runs to first ahead of LONEY ... and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Green Dragons 1, Blues 2