* TOP OF THE 1st, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0

So settle in ... this is a championship game

* S. CHOO facing J. ARRIETA, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

He brings it home ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one away

* J. ALTUVE facing J. ARRIETA, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The delivery from ARRIETA ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... BOGAERTS's over

stabs for it ... and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... for out number two

* M. TROUT facing J. ARRIETA, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

He lets one go ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by BOGAERTS ... thrown on to first

it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... GONZALEZ digs it out ... three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0

* M. MACHADO facing C. KERSHAW, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

He cranks and fires ... KERSHAW loses him ... and he trots down to first

that was MACHADO's first walk of the series

* Y. CESPEDES facing C. KERSHAW, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

Here comes the pitch ... slow chopper toward short ... SIMMONS charges ... bad bounce!

it handcuffed him ... on to first ... one away ... MACHADO moves up

* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

MACHADO at second takes a big lead ... KERSHAW fires it in ... that's skied to right center

medium deep ... TROUT roams over ... he calls ... can o' corn ... MACHADO held up and now he tags

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is returned to the infield

* N. CRUZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

Speedy MACHADO edging toward third ... here comes the pitch ... ripped to right center

TROUT races in for it ... it drops in for a hit ... MACHADO is digging

he screams around third ... he ran right through the red light ... here's the throw

the play at the plate ... what a throw! ... out by inches! ... three down

* TOP OF THE 2nd, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0

* J. PARKER facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Now ARRIETA comes home with it ... it's lifted high in the air

center fielder EATON parks under it ... he's got it ... and PARKER's gone ... one away

* M. TEIXEIRA facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

And the pitch comes in ... another wide one ... ball four ... and TEIXEIRA heads down to first

that was TEIXEIRA's first walk of the series

* M. CARPENTER facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

Firstbaseman GONZALEZ right on the bag ... the pitch ... hit deep

EATON takes three steps to his right ... backs ... he's got it ... that's out number two

TEIXEIRA retreats quickly

* J. UPTON facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

TEIXEIRA is off with the pitch ... the delivery ... UPTON taps it to the left of first

GONZALEZ moves over for it ... the underhand toss to ARRIETA ... safe!

his foot was off the base ... the scorer rules it a hit

* A. SIMMONS facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... ARRIETA comes in

picks it up ... fires to first ... and gets him by a step ... to retire the side

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0

* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Here's the pitch ... grounded toward SIMMONS ... he fields it ... takes his time

throws over to TEIXEIRA ... and GONZALEZ is gone ... one away

* D. PERALTA facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to ALTUVE ... just out of reach

and PERALTA's aboard with a single

* X. BOGAERTS facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

Firstbaseman TEIXEIRA's on the bag ... PERALTA with a substantial lead

KERSHAW brings it to the plate ... half swing ... strike! ... and PERALTA takes off

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

MOLINA gets rid of it quickly ... the sweep tag ... safe! ... he got in the back door

that's his 1st steal of the series

* X. BOGAERTS facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

PERALTA moves another step away from second ... KERSHAW fires it in ... swung on

softly hit liner to center ... here comes TROUT ... he makes the running catch

steals a hit from BOGAERTS ... PERALTA held up and now he tags

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in

* A. EATON facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

PERALTA extending his lead ... the pitch ... misses the strike zone ... EATON ambles to first

setting up the force ... that was EATON's first walk of the series

* J. McCANN facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0

The runners take their lead ... KERSHAW with the offering ... swung on ... easy bouncer to ALTUVE

he's up with it ... he flips to SIMMONS at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0

* Y. MOLINA facing J. ARRIETA, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... high and inside ... ball one

* Y. MOLINA facing J. ARRIETA, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... high fly ball to center ... EATON drifts back ... he's at the warning track

taps the glove ... and brings it down ... one down

* S. CHOO facing J. ARRIETA, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

He cranks and fires ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two away

* J. ALTUVE facing J. ARRIETA, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ARRIETA deals ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0

* M. MACHADO facing C. KERSHAW, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

KERSHAW kicks and deals ... popped a mile high ... MOLINA throws off his mask ... he's there

takes a step back ... and brings it down ... and there's one away

* Y. CESPEDES facing C. KERSHAW, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

And the pitch ... CESPEDES nudges a little worm-killer to second ... he could beat this out

the quick snap from ALTUVE ... lousy throw! ... the ump's right there with the call

TEIXEIRA had to leave the bag ... and CESPEDES's safe at first ... ALTUVE picks up an error

* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

Space on the right ... CESPEDES leading off ... CESPEDES is off with the pitch

KERSHAW fires it in ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up

throws quickly to first ... notch two ... CESPEDES moves up

* N. CRUZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

KERSHAW looks back at CESPEDES on second ... the pitch ... checked swing ... strike three

three down

* TOP OF THE 4th, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0

* M. TROUT facing J. ARRIETA, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ARRIETA delivers ... swung on ... grounded to MACHADO at third ... he bobbles it ... picks it up

throws quickly ... out!...by a step ... one down

* J. PARKER facing J. ARRIETA, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

ARRIETA into his motion ... delivers ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... two down

* M. TEIXEIRA facing J. ARRIETA, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The delivery from ARRIETA ... driven to right ... it's playable ... CESPEDES moves under it

and hauls it in ... that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0

* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

Here's the pitch ... GONZALEZ goes down swinging ... one away

* D. PERALTA facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... there's a liner toward left ... CHOO is coming in hard ... he can't get it!

it's on its way to the wall! ... PERALTA's headed for second ... he'll try for third

TROUT is over ... he has the ball ... too late ... PERALTA ends up on third with a triple

CHOO tried to make a sliding catch ... but the ball scooted by him

David with his 2nd hit in this game ... and his 1st triple of the series

* X. BOGAERTS facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0

They're playing him in ... KERSHAW looks PERALTA back to third ... KERSHAW brings it

it's grounded into the hole ... SIMMONS's ranging ... it's by him into left ... PERALTA scores

BOGAERTS holds first with a single

Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 1

* A. EATON facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

Now the pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... KERSHAW knocks it down ... picks it up

throws quickly ... out at first ... BOGAERTS moves to second on the play ... two down

* J. McCANN facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0

Here's a pitch ... swung on ... big K ... and McCANN's retired ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 5th, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 1

* M. CARPENTER facing J. ARRIETA, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and Matt will get down to first

that was CARPENTER's first walk of the series

* J. UPTON facing J. ARRIETA, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

They're holding CARPENTER ... but he's well off the bag ... CARPENTER going with the pitch

lofted down the line to right ... CESPEDES races over ... into the corner ... he's there

he's got it ... one down ... CARPENTER gets back to first

* A. SIMMONS facing J. ARRIETA, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

The runner's going ... ARRIETA deals ... SIMMONS pokes it toward second

and it's on into right field ... DOZIER moved toward second base

and he hit it right through the hole ... CARPENTER moves easily to third

and Andrelton SIMMONS shows some good bat control

perfectly placed through the hole left by the Wranglers infield

that puts the tying run at third

* Y. MOLINA facing J. ARRIETA, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1

They start the runner ... lined shot to right ... CESPEDES racing in ... he's got it!

he fires to first ... oh, double play ... and they get out of the inning

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 1

* M. MACHADO facing C. KERSHAW, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

Now the delivery ... lined shot to right ... UPTON's there ... and hauls it in

he made that look easy ... one away

* Y. CESPEDES facing C. KERSHAW, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

Here's the delivery ... a little roller to the right side ... ALTUVE pounces on it

the quick toss to TEIXEIRA ... and he nails CESPEDES by a step ... two down

* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... cut on ... and missed ... DOZIER goes down swinging ... that's three away

* TOP OF THE 6th, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 1

* S. CHOO facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

Here's the pitch from ARRIETA ... half swing ... yes! ... CHOO went too far ... out on strikes

one down ... CHOO has now struck out 3 times

* J. ALTUVE facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

ARRIETA to the wind ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four

Jose takes his base on the walk ... that was ALTUVE's first walk of the series

* M. TROUT facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

Jose ALTUVE is on the move ... ARRIETA fires it in ... slashed into the hole on the right side

and it's through ... DOZIER had broken for second ... and that let the ball get through

ALTUVE moves easily to third ... and TROUT is on with a single

perfectly placed through the hole left by the Wranglers infield

that puts the tying run at third

* J. PARKER facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 0-1

Wranglers playing for the double play ... ALTUVE with a good lead off third ... the pitch

high fly deep to right ... CESPEDES is on his horse ... that could be trouble ... it's gone!

a three-run homer for PARKER ... Jarrett PARKER will circle the bases

and he's sure taking his time ... he's greeted at home plate ... congratulations all around

Levee Breaks 3, Wranglers 1

* M. TEIXEIRA facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

Now he comes home with it ... taken for a strike ... TEIXEIRA goes down looking ... two down

* M. CARPENTER facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

And now the pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... CARPENTER doesn't offer

and ARRIETA gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Levee Breaks 3, Wranglers 1

* N. CRUZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

The pitch from KERSHAW ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one down

* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

KERSHAW winds up ... high fly ball to deep right center ... TROUT's racing to the track

so's UPTON ... TROUT waves him off ... and brings it down ... two down

* D. PERALTA facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

Now he comes home with it ... PERALTA gets the sweet part of the bat on it

it'll be a tough chance for CHOO ... he might not make it there ... heading toward the wall

he has it in his glove ... and he hits the wall! ... but he holds the ball ... great play!

that's three away

* TOP OF THE 7th, Levee Breaks 3, Wranglers 1

* J. UPTON facing J. ARRIETA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

Here comes the pitch ... muscled to deep left ... this one has a passport ... adios, amigo

it's long gone!

Levee Breaks 4, Wranglers 1

* A. SIMMONS facing J. ARRIETA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

The pitch ... hit hard to BOGAERTS ... he takes the high hop ... throws quickly to first

and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... one down

* Y. MOLINA facing J. ARRIETA, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

ARRIETA deals ... MOLINA raps it to the right side ... DOZIER ranges to his left

the quick peg to first ... and MOLINA is retired ... for out number two

* S. CHOO facing J. ARRIETA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

Here's the pitch from ARRIETA ... swung on ... big K ... and CHOO's retired ... that's three away

CHOO has now struck out 4 times

For the Levee Breaks, has sent Brett GARDNER in to play left field ... CHOO is out of the game

* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Levee Breaks 4, Wranglers 1

* X. BOGAERTS facing C. KERSHAW, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

He comes home ... checked swing ... strike three ... one away

* A. EATON facing C. KERSHAW, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The pitch ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... and GARDNER chases it down!

what a catch ... two away

* J. McCANN facing C. KERSHAW, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The pitch ... KERSHAW fans him ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 8th, Levee Breaks 4, Wranglers 1

* J. ALTUVE facing J. ARRIETA, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

The pitch ... poked to left center ... it's playable ... PERALTA and EATON converge

EATON calls him off ... and he pulls it in ... he closed that gap in a hurry ... one away

* M. TROUT facing J. ARRIETA, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

He comes home ... TROUT laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall

and TROUT pulls in to second base standing up ... Mike with his 2nd hit in this game

Levee Breaks skipper walking down the bench

He'll buy a little insurance ... PARKER will not bat for the Levee Breaks

here comes Kyle SCHWARBER ... that makes him the DH ... bats left ... he shoulders the bat

strolls to the box

* K. SCHWARBER facing J. ARRIETA, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1

ARRIETA looks back at TROUT on second ... the delivery ... popped high to the left side

MACHADO drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... two away!

and TROUT holds at second

* M. TEIXEIRA facing J. ARRIETA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1

ARRIETA looks back at TROUT on second ... to the plate ... swung on ... big K

and TEIXEIRA's retired ... that's three away ... 9th strikeout!

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Levee Breaks 4, Wranglers 1

* M. MACHADO facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The pitch ... grounded toward SIMMONS ... he fields it ... takes his time

throws over to TEIXEIRA ... and MACHADO is gone ... for out number one

* Y. CESPEDES facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The offering from KERSHAW ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... for out number two

* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

KERSHAW now ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder TROUT parks under it ... he's got it

and DOZIER's gone ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 9th, Levee Breaks 4, Wranglers 1

* M. CARPENTER facing J. ARRIETA, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

Now he comes home with it ... hot shot to the right side ... DOZIER to his left

tipped off his glove ... he has it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair

for the first out

* J. UPTON facing J. ARRIETA, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

He cranks and fires ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... two away

* A. SIMMONS facing J. ARRIETA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

ARRIETA with the pitch ... SIMMONS blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance

it rattles the wall ... EATON plays the carom ... SIMMONS's going for two ... here's the throw

and SIMMONS pulls in to second with a long double ... that's SIMMONS's 2nd hit of the game

* Y. MOLINA facing J. ARRIETA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1

The pitch ... off-balance swing ... missed ... three down ... 11 Ks!

* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Levee Breaks 4, Wranglers 1

* N. CRUZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The offering to CRUZ ... bounced to short ... SIMMONS to his right ... he has it

and he throws him out ... one away

* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

KERSHAW comes home ... GONZALEZ blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance

it rattles the wall ... TROUT plays the carom ... old lead-foot will have to hustle

he's going for second ... the throw ... not in time! ... he's in safely ... the chance paid off

* D. PERALTA facing C. KERSHAW, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4

The pitch from KERSHAW ... routine fly ball to right ... UPTON camps in his tracks

and he covers it ... GONZALEZ's tagging...UPTON sets

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they're holding him at second ... as the throw comes in

Wranglers skipper walking down the bench

He's going to his bench ... coming in to bat for BOGAERTS ... Corey DICKERSON

that's BOGAERTS out, DICKERSON to the plate ... bats left ... he grabs a bat

he'll take his time getting to the box

* C. DICKERSON facing C. KERSHAW, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4

Quick move to the plate ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... and that does it

FINAL SCORE : Levee Breaks 4, Wranglers 1