* TOP OF THE 1st, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* L. BERKMAN facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HERNANDEZ with the offering ... it's a whiff ... one down
* J. HAMILTON facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HERNANDEZ winds and fires ... grounded weakly to YOUKILIS ... and he steps on first for the out
two away
* J. VOTTO facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and VOTTO will get down to first
* P. SANDOVAL facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... SANDOVAL started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the third base ump ... a base on balls for SANDOVAL
and there's a runner in scoring position ... that was SANDOVAL's first walk of the series
* M. STANTON facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... he comes home ... and STANTON connects ... and how
it's far over the wall in left ... HERNANDEZ wishes he had that pitch back
Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 0
* P. BOURJOS facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... and he fans him ... BOURJOS's gone ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 0
* K. YOUKILIS facing A. OGANDO, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here's the pitch from OGANDO ... YOUKILIS laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener
to the wall ... and YOUKILIS pulls in to second base standing up
for YOUKILIS, his 2nd double of the series ... for Kevin YOUKILIS, his 3rd hit of the series
* S. VICTORINO facing A. OGANDO, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... a rocket to right ... up...up...up... ... it's long gone!
a two-run homer for VICTORINO
Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 2
* P. KONERKO facing A. OGANDO, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
And the pitch ... high and inside ... ball one
* P. KONERKO facing A. OGANDO, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... slow roller toward third ... SANDOVAL has to rush his peg ... and he gets his man
sweet play by SANDOVAL ... one away
* M. NAPOLI facing A. OGANDO, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... on the hands ... it's a slow roller toward SANDOVAL ... he charges ... scoops it
over to first ... just in time ... for the second out
* J. ELLSBURY facing A. OGANDO, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
OGANDO brings it to the plate ... grounded toward third ... SANDOVAL fields it ... fires ... got him
and that's out number three
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 2
* E. AYBAR facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
HERNANDEZ brings it to the plate ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... but doesn't
and SMITH shags this one down ... one down
* C. IANNETTA facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
Here comes the pitch ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... two down
* D. UGGLA facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He comes home ... UGGLA hacks at it ... and shoots it skyward ... into short left-center
that could be trouble ... PERALTA puts on a burst of speed ... ELLSBURY won't be able to reach it
PERALTA cannot get it! ... he had to leap over a sliding ELLSBURY to avoid a collision
and UGGLA holds first with a single ... for Dan UGGLA, his 1st hit of the series
* L. BERKMAN facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
HERNANDEZ cranks it up ... banged to right ... and it drops ... VICTORINO takes it on the hop
UGGLA's well around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... he'll hold at second ... as the throw comes in
a pair of singles for Loves Park ... for Lance BERKMAN, his 1st hit of the series
* J. HAMILTON facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2
He brings it in ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes! it's in play
VICTORINO's after it ... UGGLA scores ... BERKMAN's around 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 4, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. VOTTO facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
BERKMAN steps off third ... and now the pitch ... the swing ... his bat snaps it two!
the barrel is headed out toward short ... and the ball pops over second into shallow right
it'll be a base hit ... BERKMAN scores ... HAMILTON is well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving HAMILTON in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the ball
and VOTTO holds at first
Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 2
* P. SANDOVAL facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
The pitch from HERNANDEZ ... SANDOVAL tops the ball ... it bounces to the left side
past a lunging BELTRE ... and by the outstretched glove of PERALTA ... that ball had eyes
VOTTO's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... he'll hold at second ... as the throw comes in
a pair of singles for Loves Park ... for Pablo SANDOVAL, his 1st hit of the series
* M. STANTON facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out
that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 2
* A. BELTRE facing A. OGANDO, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
OGANDO brings it ... well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... STANTON and BOURJOS converge
STANTON calls him off ... and makes the catch ... one away
* S. SMITH facing A. OGANDO, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
OGANDO with the pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
BOURJOS's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... SMITH cruises in to second
for SMITH, his 1st double of the series ... for Seth SMITH, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. PHILLIPS facing A. OGANDO, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-6
SMITH stretches his lead off second ... OGANDO kicks and delivers ... there's a low liner to left
it's a long run in for STANTON ... and he's got it on the run ... SMITH's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is fired back in
* J. PERALTA facing A. OGANDO, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-6
SMITH moves quietly toward third ... OGANDO deals ... it's lined to center field
BOURJOS's chasing it down ... still after it ... he's up with it ... SMITH's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving SMITH in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he scores ... as the throw comes in to second ... PERALTA holds at first with a single
Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 3
* K. YOUKILIS facing A. OGANDO, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-6
OGANDO cranks it up ... line drive to third ... it's over his head ... STANTON's chasing it
still running ... he's up with it ... PERALTA's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
YOUKILIS's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and PERALTA's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
oh, close call ... the gamble pays off ... and YOUKILIS takes third on the throw
Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 4
* S. VICTORINO facing A. OGANDO, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 4-6
At third YOUKILIS takes a short lead ... the pitch to VICTORINO ... slow bounder up the middle
UGGLA charges over ... scoops it ... two outs ... he flips to first ... and they get him
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 4
* P. BOURJOS facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
The pitch from HERNANDEZ ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... he went around
one down ... for HERNANDEZ, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
* E. AYBAR facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
Now the pitch ... he pops it up right side ... YOUKILIS's backing up ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... and that's the second out
* C. IANNETTA facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
He wheels and deals ... IANNETTA doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
and that's already the 3rd walk issued by HERNANDEZ
* D. UGGLA facing F. HERNANDEZ, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-4
HERNANDEZ with the offering ... checked swing ... strike three ... side retired
6 K's for HERNANDEZ
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 4
* P. KONERKO facing A. OGANDO, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate ... OGANDO is in
picks it up ... spins...fires to first ... in time
* M. NAPOLI facing A. OGANDO, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
Here's the pitch from OGANDO ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two away
* J. ELLSBURY facing A. OGANDO, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
Now the delivery ... taken...ball ... ELLSBURY walks
* A. BELTRE facing A. OGANDO, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
The runner's going ... the delivery ... BELTRE pokes it toward second
and it's on into right field ... UGGLA had broken for second
and that let the ball get through ... speedy ELLSBURY glides in to third
and BELTRE collects a lovely hit ... a textbook hit-and-run
for Adrian BELTRE, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Altogether Now manager ... he's asking OGANDO for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Scott DOWNS takes the mound to face SMITH
so OGANDO is yanked early ... he goes only two and two thirds ... his line ... 4 runs ... so far
on 6 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runners
for DOWNS ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty DOWNS has worked one and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he's looking for one out
* S. SMITH facing S. DOWNS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-6
ELLSBURY at third with his arms out, crouched ... the offering to SMITH ... taken for a strike
SMITH goes down looking ... he stood there like the house by the side of the road
and watched it go by ... side retired
Pitching change ... lefty Matt HARRISON climbs the hill ... and that will turn around BERKMAN
so HERNANDEZ is yanked early ... he goes only three innings ... the line on him ... 6 runs
on 6 hits ... a homer ... walked 3 ... he fans 6 ... he can only lose it
for HARRISON his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
* TOP OF THE 4th, Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 4
* L. BERKMAN facing M. HARRISON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
Now the pitch ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... NAPOLI making the call
and the catch ... one down
* J. HAMILTON facing M. HARRISON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
The pitch ... looped to right ... VICTORINO racing in ... if it stays up he'll get it
coming hard ... still coming ... and he makes the catch ... two away
* J. VOTTO facing M. HARRISON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
The pitch ... grounded to short ... PERALTA charges ... takes it on the short hop ... throws quickly
out at first ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 4
* B. PHILLIPS facing S. DOWNS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
DOWNS winds up ... off the end of the bat ... VOTTO moves for it ... and he spears it!
races to the bag ... in time for the out ... one down
* J. PERALTA facing S. DOWNS, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The offering from DOWNS ... whistled to right ... in there for a hit ... HAMILTON is over quickly
bobbles the ball momentarily ... but PERALTA isn't buying it ... he sticks to first with a single
2nd hit for PERALTA in the game ... for Jhonny PERALTA, his 5th hit of the series
* K. YOUKILIS facing S. DOWNS, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
The pitch ... drilled toward third ... SANDOVAL fields the short hop ... to second for the force
back to VOTTO at first ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 5th, Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 4
* P. SANDOVAL facing M. HARRISON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
The delivery from HARRISON ... swung on ... toward the gap ... VICTORINO races back
he stabs for it ... and makes the catch in the webbing ... one away
* M. STANTON facing M. HARRISON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
HARRISON now ... grounded weakly to YOUKILIS ... and he steps on first for the out ... two gone
* P. BOURJOS facing M. HARRISON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
The pitch ... BOURJOS hits a comebacker ... HARRISON knocks it down
bare-hands it and throws to first ... bang! bang! ... and the ump calls BOURJOS out
The Altogether Now will make a pitching change
right-hander Tyler CLIPPARD trots in from the bullpen ... and that will turn around VICTORINO
DOWNS pitched one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... one hit ... one strikeout
for CLIPPARD his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 4
* S. VICTORINO facing T. CLIPPARD, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The pitch ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one down
* P. KONERKO facing T. CLIPPARD, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-6
The pitch comes in ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... KONERKO draws a walk
Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
KONERKO leaves the field ... here comes Will VENABLE ... that makes him the DH for now
he's a threat ... checks ... to move
* M. NAPOLI facing T. CLIPPARD, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
Big hole on the right side ... VENABLE takes a good lead ... VENABLE going with the pitch
high fly deep to right ... HAMILTON's back to the warning track ... he's under it
and makes the catch ... for the second out ... VENABLE gets back to first
* J. ELLSBURY facing T. CLIPPARD, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-6
VENABLE two full strides off first ... CLIPPARD deals ... swung on ... strike!
and VENABLE takes off for second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
IANNETTA guns it down ... the play at second ... SAFE!...high throw
that's his 3rd steal of the series
* J. ELLSBURY facing T. CLIPPARD, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-6
VENABLE moves quietly toward third ... the pitch is on the way ... high fly ball to center
BOURJOS drifts under it ... moves in ... and makes the catch ... three down
He'll go to the bullpen ... they give the ball to Koji UEHARA ... and that will turn around AYBAR
so HARRISON goes two innings in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits
for UEHARA his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 6th, Altogether Now 6, Semper Tyrannis 4
* E. AYBAR facing K. UEHARA, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-4
Now UEHARA pitches ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and AYBAR trots down to first
that was AYBAR's first walk of the series
* C. IANNETTA facing K. UEHARA, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-4
Here comes the pitch ... swung on ... strike! ... AYBAR breaks hard for second base ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
NAPOLI guns it down ... safe...good slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* C. IANNETTA facing K. UEHARA, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-4
AYBAR edges a bit more off second ... the pitch from UEHARA ... it's bunted down the third base line
BELTRE charges ... he gloves it ... throws over to first ... and gets him by a step
AYBAR crosses to third
Altogether Now skipper walking down the bench
He'll buy a little insurance ... so Dan UGGLA leaves ... looks like
will send the switch-hitter Orlando HUDSON to the plate ... he shoulders the bat
strides toward the box
* O. HUDSON facing K. UEHARA, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-4
Infield deep ... UEHARA looks AYBAR back to third ... now UEHARA comes home with it
HUDSON lunges at it ... and that's strike three ... UEHARA fooled him badly ... two down
* L. BERKMAN facing K. UEHARA, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-4
AYBAR into a little shuffle at third ... UEHARA deals ... upstairs with a fast one
BERKMAN doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four ... and Lance will get down to first
and there are runners at the corners
* J. HAMILTON facing K. UEHARA, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 6-4
Here's the delivery ... and HAMILTON jolts it ... this ball is tagged ... deep to right center
VICTORINO and ELLSBURY are looking up ... way up ... and out of the old ball yard
a three-run dinger
Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 4
* J. VOTTO facing K. UEHARA, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-4
The pitch is on the way ... VOTTO lunges at it ... three down
Orlando HUDSON ... now playing second base for the Altogether Now
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 4
* A. BELTRE facing T. CLIPPARD, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-9
Now he comes home with it ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... one down
* S. SMITH facing T. CLIPPARD, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 4-9
CLIPPARD delivers ... SMITH waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... two away
* B. PHILLIPS facing T. CLIPPARD, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-9
CLIPPARD comes to him ... and it's chopped down the first base line
VOTTO covers it and touches the bag ... that's the third out!
* TOP OF THE 7th, Altogether Now 9, Semper Tyrannis 4
* P. SANDOVAL facing K. UEHARA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 9-4
Here comes the pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to PHILLIPS ... just out of reach
and SANDOVAL's aboard with a single ... 2nd safety for SANDOVAL
for Pablo SANDOVAL, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. STANTON facing K. UEHARA, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-4
He brings it home ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one down
* P. BOURJOS facing K. UEHARA, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-4
The pitch ... he takes it the other way ... down the line to right ... into the corner
SANDOVAL racing for third ... BOURJOS headed for second ... SANDOVAL chugs for home
he will score ... VICTORINO plays the carom ... the throw to third ... the relay ... the slide
and he's ... safe!...he slid in headfirst right under the tag ... triple and an RBI for BOURJOS
Altogether Now 10, Semper Tyrannis 4
* E. AYBAR facing K. UEHARA, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 10-4
Infield deep ... the pitch is on the way ... AYBAR bats it on the ground ... to the right of second
PHILLIPS dives ... but it scoots by him ... base hit ... BOURJOS scores
AYBAR holds first with a single
Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 4
* C. IANNETTA facing K. UEHARA, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 11-4
UEHARA now ... IANNETTA pulls away ... but the ump says it's in there
and UEHARA records a strikeout ... two down
* O. HUDSON facing K. UEHARA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 11-4
Here he comes ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... and he didn't go around
ball one
* O. HUDSON facing K. UEHARA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 11-4
AYBAR well off first ... UEHARA rocks and fires ... cut on ... way out in front ... three down
Is bringing in Bruce CHEN to face PERALTA ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
CLIPPARD pitched two innings in relief ... the game for CLIPPARD ... no runs or hits ... one walk
he fans 3 ... for CHEN his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 4
* J. PERALTA facing B. CHEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-11
He comes home ... that's high and deep by PERALTA ... BOURJOS is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... PERALTA is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... that's PERALTA's 3rd hit of the game
for PERALTA, his 2nd double of the series ... for Jhonny PERALTA, his 6th hit of the series
* K. YOUKILIS facing B. CHEN, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-11
CHEN cranks it up ... bounced slowly up the middle ... AYBAR can't reach it
neither can HUDSON it's through ... PERALTA's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to VOTTO ... and they're holding PERALTA at third
that's YOUKILIS's 3rd hit of the game ... for Kevin YOUKILIS, his 5th hit of the series
* S. VICTORINO facing B. CHEN, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-11
Altogether Now playing for the double play ... CHEN brings it to the plate
a towering fly ball to left center ... BOURJOS's racing over ... still after it
and makes the catch ... PERALTA's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're holding PERALTA at third ... as he fires the ball back in ... YOUKILIS retreats to first
Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet
He'll share the playing time ... and they're yanking Will VENABLE ... calls on Jarrod SALTALAMACCHIA
to face the southpaw CHEN ... he shoulders the bat ... walks confidently before the crowd
that makes him the DH
* J. SALTALAMACCHIA facing B. CHEN, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-11
Infield back at double play depth ... he lets it go ... he pulled the string ... strike three called
two gone
* M. NAPOLI facing B. CHEN, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 4-11
The pitch ... swung on ... it's back to him at the mound ... it's off his glove! ... CHEN scrambles
the throw to first ... and he gets him!
In from the bullpen is Jose VALVERDE ... UEHARA pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded
5 runs ... on 4 hits ... a homer ... 2 walks ... he struck out 5 ... for VALVERDE
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander VALVERDE has worked two thirds of an inning
he has a 0.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 8th, Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 4
* L. BERKMAN facing J. VALVERDE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-4
The pitch ... BERKMAN lashes one to right ... it falls ... and BERKMAN's on with a single
2nd hit for BERKMAN in the game ... and that's the Altogether Now 11th hit
for Lance BERKMAN, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. HAMILTON facing J. VALVERDE, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 11-4
And the pitch ... HAMILTON doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
that was HAMILTON's first walk of the series
* J. VOTTO facing J. VALVERDE, T 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 11-4
The pitch ... swung on ... and it's a hard liner to PHILLIPS ... caught! ... and the runners hold
* P. SANDOVAL facing J. VALVERDE, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 11-4
The pitch ... popped high to the left side ... BELTRE moves toward the line ... he camps under it
infield fly called ... and he brings it down ... and the runners hold
* M. STANTON facing J. VALVERDE, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 11-4
VALVERDE fires it in ... swung on ... easy bouncer to PHILLIPS ... he's up with it
he flips to PERALTA at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 4
* J. ELLSBURY facing B. CHEN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-11
He comes home ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for ELLSBURY
* A. BELTRE facing B. CHEN, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-11
Jacoby ELLSBURY is on the move ... CHEN delivers ... it's a shot to left center
BOURJOS's racing to the gap ... and he shags it down ... one down
and ELLSBURY returns to first ... as the throw comes in
* S. SMITH facing B. CHEN, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 4-11
The pitch ... SMITH hacks at a ball out of the strike zone ... he manages to tap it toward HUDSON
hit too slowly for the double play ... the quick toss to VOTTO ... and they get him by a hair!
two away ... ELLSBURY now at second
* B. PHILLIPS facing B. CHEN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 4-11
Speedy ELLSBURY edging toward third ... the pitch ... it's blooped to short
AYBAR reaches to his right ... and hauls it in ... and that retires the side
* TOP OF THE 9th, Altogether Now 11, Semper Tyrannis 4
* P. BOURJOS facing J. VALVERDE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-4
VALVERDE brings it home ... swung on ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... it's playable
VICTORINO's there ... he's got a bead on it ... and he hauls it in ... one away
* E. AYBAR facing J. VALVERDE, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 11-4
VALVERDE kicks and deals ... ripped hard toward straightaway center ... ELLSBURY dives for it
it falls in in front of him ... it bounces off his chest
but ELLSBURY keeps it in front of him ... and AYBAR has to hold at first
ELLSBURY is lucky it didn't get by him ... AYBAR could have run forever
Erick with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Erick AYBAR, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. IANNETTA facing J. VALVERDE, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 11-4
VALVERDE now ... misses the strike zone ... IANNETTA ambles to first
* O. HUDSON facing J. VALVERDE, T 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 11-4
The pitch to HUDSON ... popped high to the left side ... BELTRE moves toward the line
he camps under it ... infield fly called ... and he brings it down ... and the runners hold
* L. BERKMAN facing J. VALVERDE, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 11-4
The pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... BERKMAN draws a walk ... that fills the bases
* J. HAMILTON facing J. VALVERDE, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 11-4
The delivery from VALVERDE ... HAMILTON whacks it into right field ... VICTORINO races over
he takes it on the bounce ... AYBAR scores ... IANNETTA's well around third
BERKMAN's around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving IANNETTA in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're sending BERKMAN to third also
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
IANNETTA scores ... BERKMAN makes third ... as the throw comes in to PHILLIPS
Altogether Now 13, Semper Tyrannis 4
* J. VOTTO facing J. VALVERDE, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 13-4
The runners take their lead ... here's a pitch ... he pops it up ... PHILLIPS drifts back
he's under it ... and makes the catch
He's making a pitching change ... will trust the ball to right-hander Neftali FELIZ
so CHEN goes two innings in relief ... he yielded ... 2 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
for FELIZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Altogether Now 13, Semper Tyrannis 4
* J. PERALTA facing N. FELIZ, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-13
The pitch ... and PERALTA has hit it ... deep left center ... it has serious distance
will it hit off the wall? ... no! ... it's long gone! ... a home run for PERALTA
Altogether Now 13, Semper Tyrannis 5
Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet
He'll give YOUKILIS a rest ... you can mark YOUKILIS out for the Semper Tyrannis
Daniel HUDSON will bat in his place ... bats right ... he wheels out with a wagon spoke
he'll take his time getting to the box ... YOUKILIS leaves this game with 3 hits ... the one RBI
* D. HUDSON facing N. FELIZ, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-13
The pitch ... there's a deep drive to left ... it's going to be a long run for STANTON
but he says he's got it ... and he does ... one away
* S. VICTORINO facing N. FELIZ, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-13
The pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to HUDSON ... just out of reach
and VICTORINO's aboard with a single ... Shane with his 2nd hit in this game
and that's the Semper Tyrannis 11th hit ... for Shane VICTORINO, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. SALTALAMACCHIA facing N. FELIZ, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-13
The pitch ... high and inside ... the steal is on
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
IANNETTA strongarms it down there ... OUT!...good throw ... two away
* J. SALTALAMACCHIA facing N. FELIZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-13
And the pitch comes in ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly ... easy chance for HUDSON
and SALTALAMACCHIA is retired ... and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Altogether Now 13, Semper Tyrannis 5