* TOP OF THE 1st, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* L. BERKMAN facing D. HUDSON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
HUDSON with the offering ... BERKMAN cues it on the ground to short ... PERALTA is there
the throw over ... and in time ... notch one
* J. HAMILTON facing D. HUDSON, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... grounded to short ... PERALTA's there ... the throw to first ... gets him
two down
* J. VOTTO facing D. HUDSON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... over but low ... and VOTTO takes first
* P. SANDOVAL facing D. HUDSON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
VOTTO is off with the pitch ... grounded weakly to first ... KONERKO's up with it
and he tags the bag ... and that's it
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 0
* J. WILLINGHAM facing S. MARCUM, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... hot smash to UGGLA ... takes it on one hop ... over to VOTTO at first
one down
* S. VICTORINO facing S. MARCUM, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... there's a liner toward left ... STANTON is coming in hard ... he can't get it!
it's on its way to the wall! ... VICTORINO's headed for second ... he'll try for third
MAYBERRY is over ... he has the ball ... too late ... VICTORINO ends up on third with a triple
STANTON tried to make a sliding catch ... but the ball scooted by him
for Shane VICTORINO, his 3rd hit of the series
for Shane VICTORINO, his 1st triple of the series
* P. KONERKO facing S. MARCUM, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... checks third ... MARCUM steps off the rubber ... he fakes the throw
now the pitcher's back on the rubber ... the pitch comes in ... it's grounded into the hole
past SANDOVAL ... VICTORINO scores easily ... and KONERKO holds at first
Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 1
* H. BLANCO facing S. MARCUM, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
KONERKO hugging first ... MARCUM kicks and delivers ... bounced sharply to the left side
AYBAR grabs it and flips to second for one ... no throw, no throw to first
the runner did his job ... but they get the lead runner
* J. ELLSBURY facing S. MARCUM, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... ripped to right center ... MAYBERRY's after it ... he won't get it
he'll have to run after it ... and BLANCO is puffing ... he can see third
and they're waving him in ... he will slow-boat it home ... ELLSBURY's heading for third
here comes the throw ... and ELLSBURY's in standing ... triple and an RBI
Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 2
* A. BELTRE facing S. MARCUM, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-0
Looks at third ... the offering to BELTRE ... BELTRE gets serious wood on this one
it's got plenty of hang time ... BELTRE got under it just a hair
and there to make the catch is HAMILTON
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 2
* M. STANTON facing D. HUDSON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He brings it home ... long fly to center ... Jacoby ELLSBURY ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... one away
* J. MAYBERRY facing D. HUDSON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... popped high in front of the plate ... BLANCO tosses his mask away ... waves off BELTRE
and he's got it ... for out number two
* E. AYBAR facing D. HUDSON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Now he comes home with it ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to KONERKO
and they get him ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 2
* S. SMITH facing S. MARCUM, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He brings it home ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one down
* B. PHILLIPS facing S. MARCUM, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... swung on ... chopping ground ball up the middle ... AYBAR's over ... stabs for it
and he's got it! ... fires to first ... in time ... two down
* J. PERALTA facing S. MARCUM, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He lets one go ... spanked sharply to SANDOVAL ... brutal bounce
the quick throw across the diamond ... got him! ... Semper Tyrannis gone!
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 2
* D. UGGLA facing D. HUDSON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUDSON into the wind ... popped up ... shallow center field ... ELLSBURY's coming on
and he's got it ... one away
* J. LUCROY facing D. HUDSON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He brings it in ... LUCROY shatters his bat ... and the ball rolls toward BELTRE
he guns it to first ... and nails LUCROY by a step ... for the second out
* L. BERKMAN facing D. HUDSON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUDSON comes home ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... SMITH drifts over ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. WILLINGHAM facing S. MARCUM, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
MARCUM winds and fires ... a whiff! ... one away
* S. VICTORINO facing S. MARCUM, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
MARCUM with the pitch ... grounded weakly to VOTTO ... and he steps on first for the out
two away
* P. KONERKO facing S. MARCUM, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The delivery from MARCUM ... popped a mile high ... LUCROY throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Altogether Now 0, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. HAMILTON facing D. HUDSON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
And the pitch comes in ... fastball ... badly fooled ... strike three ... one away
* J. VOTTO facing D. HUDSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HUDSON winds and fires ... swing and a fly ball ... pretty well hit ... right field
may not be caught ... it's history! ... home run for VOTTO
Altogether Now 1, Semper Tyrannis 2
* P. SANDOVAL facing D. HUDSON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
HUDSON deals ... SANDOVAL pops a little fly ... back of second ... PHILLIPS and PERALTA going out
ELLSBURY coming in ... coming in ... and ELLSBURY makes the catch in front of PERALTA
two gone
* M. STANTON facing D. HUDSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
And the pitch ... hit in the air to center ... ELLSBURY takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Altogether Now 1, Semper Tyrannis 2
* H. BLANCO facing S. MARCUM, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
MARCUM into the wind ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair
foul ball ... strike one
* H. BLANCO facing S. MARCUM, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
He wheels and deals ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for BLANCO
that was BLANCO's first walk of the series
* J. ELLSBURY facing S. MARCUM, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
Firstbaseman VOTTO holding the runner on ... the offering from MARCUM ... cut on ... popped up
LUCROY tosses his mask away ... near the stands ... and he hauls it in ... for out number one
* A. BELTRE facing S. MARCUM, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
And BLANCO takes off ... MARCUM brings it ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest
he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... two away ... and BLANCO hugs second
* S. SMITH facing S. MARCUM, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
He brings it in ... SMITH lifts one ... it's a big league pop-up ... going back is UGGLA
waving his arms ... he calls off HAMILTON ... and makes the catch ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Altogether Now 1, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. MAYBERRY facing D. HUDSON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
HUDSON into the wind ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... bye-bye
over the left field wall
Altogether Now 2, Semper Tyrannis 2
* E. AYBAR facing D. HUDSON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The offering ... swung on ... a squibber in front of the plate ... HUDSON is in ... picks it up
spins...fires to first ... in time
* D. UGGLA facing D. HUDSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here comes the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... UGGLA rounds first
ELLSBURY takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and UGGLA holds with a single
the go ahead run has reached ... for Dan UGGLA, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. LUCROY facing D. HUDSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
HUDSON comes to him ... ground ball ... BELTRE's up with it ... fires to second ... and they get him
over to first ... no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw
* L. BERKMAN facing D. HUDSON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Now he comes home with it ... BERKMAN's called out on strikes ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Altogether Now 2, Semper Tyrannis 2
* B. PHILLIPS facing S. MARCUM, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
MARCUM delivers ... PHILLIPS strokes it sharply toward short ... AYBAR into the hole
plants himself for the long throw ... guns it hard to VOTTO ... got him! ... one down
* J. PERALTA facing S. MARCUM, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
And the pitch comes in ... it's a whiff ... two away
* J. WILLINGHAM facing S. MARCUM, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
MARCUM brings it home ... upstairs ... and WILLINGHAM isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... that was WILLINGHAM's first walk of the series
* S. VICTORINO facing S. MARCUM, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
MARCUM brings it home ... swung on ... strike! ... there goes WILLINGHAM
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
LUCROY digs it out and fires ... tags him ... he's safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
* S. VICTORINO facing S. MARCUM, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound ... MARCUM knocks it down ... now he has it
he goes to first ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 6th, Altogether Now 2, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. HAMILTON facing D. HUDSON, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
HUDSON to the wind ... grounded hard wide of third ... BELTRE just reaches it ... over to first
in time for the out ... one away!
* J. VOTTO facing D. HUDSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch comes in ... VOTTO slaps one to the right side ... KONERKO moves for it
and he spears it! ... waves off HUDSON ... and he steps on first for the out ... two away
* P. SANDOVAL facing D. HUDSON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The delivery ... swung on ... lofted down the line to right ... VICTORINO was playing that way
he gets there ... SANDOVAL's gone ... that's three away
David ROBERTSON will take the mound for Loves Park ... the right-hander
so MARCUM goes five innings ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... walked 2
he struck out 3 ... he gets a no-decision ... for ROBERTSON ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander ROBERTSON has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 6.75 ERA ... his record
one loss ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Altogether Now 2, Semper Tyrannis 2
* P. KONERKO facing D. ROBERTSON, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now he comes home with it ... hard two-bouncer to short ... AYBAR covers it...plenty of time
fires ... one down!
* H. BLANCO facing D. ROBERTSON, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here's the pitch ... BLANCO dribbles it toward third ... SANDOVAL will have to hurry
the snap throw to first ... in time to retire BLANCO ... notch two
* J. ELLSBURY facing D. ROBERTSON, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Here comes the pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Altogether Now 2, Semper Tyrannis 2
* M. STANTON facing D. HUDSON, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
The pitch ... STANTON waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... one down
* J. MAYBERRY facing D. HUDSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now HUDSON comes home with it ... taken...ball ... MAYBERRY walks
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by HUDSON ... that was MAYBERRY's first walk of the series
Altogether Now manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for MAYBERRY at first base
Carlos GOMEZ is headed out there now ... he's very agressive on the paths ... checks ... to move
* E. AYBAR facing D. HUDSON, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2
Space on the right ... GOMEZ leading off ... he lets it go ... half swing ... strike!
GOMEZ is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... tags him ... SAFE!...late throw ... that's his 1st steal of the series
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
And here comes Semper Tyrannis manager ... he's asking HUDSON for the ball
he's calling for Jose VALVERDE ... so HUDSON goes six and a third ... his line ... 2 runs
so far ... on 3 hits ... 2 homers ... walked 2 ... he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can still lose this game ... for VALVERDE ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander VALVERDE has worked two and two thirds ... he has a 6.75 ERA ... no record yet
he inherits a runner in scoring position ... this will test his effectiveness
if he can get out of this situation it's his game to win
Altogether Now manager looking at his scoresheet
Ryan VOGELSONG will now hit for AYBAR ... bats right ... he grabs a bat
walks confidently before the crowd
* R. VOGELSONG facing J. VALVERDE, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
GOMEZ trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... he brings it home ... low ... ball
and GOMEZ is stealing! ... they'll have trouble stopping him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
BLANCO turns it around fast ... and this race goes to GOMEZ ... safe at third
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the Altogether Now 2nd stolen base in this game
the go ahead run is now on third
Altogether Now manager looking at his scoresheet
Is calling on the pine-sitters ... who's he got?
that's Jimmy ROLLINS heading in to replace VOGELSONG
ROLLINS bats either way, so he'll bat left here
* J. ROLLINS facing J. VALVERDE, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2
Semper Tyrannis playing for the out at first ... looks at third ... VALVERDE into the wind
it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by PERALTA ... he declines the play at the plate
the throw to first ... and he's gone ... but the run scores ... Altogether Now have the lead!
Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 2
* D. UGGLA facing J. VALVERDE, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... strike three on the outside corner ... VALVERDE slipped one by him ... side retired
Carlos GOMEZ will stay in the game ... he is now playing center for Loves Park
Jimmy ROLLINS stays in ... he is now playing shortstop for Loves Park
Makes a switch at second base ... Orlando HUDSON comes into the game replacing UGGLA
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 2
* A. BELTRE facing D. ROBERTSON, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... hooked down the right field line ... will it stay fair? ... yes!
but HAMILTON is right there to make a fine running catch ... one away
* S. SMITH facing D. ROBERTSON, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
And now the pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... two away
* B. PHILLIPS facing D. ROBERTSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
Here's the pitch from ROBERTSON ... the high hard one ... BIG SWING! ... strike three
and he almost went down ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 8th, Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. LUCROY facing J. VALVERDE, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He brings it in ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... ELLSBURY runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... he made that look easy
one away
* L. BERKMAN facing J. VALVERDE, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Lance takes his base on the walk
Altogether Now skipper walking down the bench
We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for BERKMAN at first base
Peter BOURJOS is headed out there now ... that makes him the DH for now
he's very agressive on the paths ... getting some legs out there
* J. HAMILTON facing J. VALVERDE, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
Firstbaseman KONERKO right on the bag ... and BOURJOS takes off ... looped toward short
and he's got it ... over to first ... double play!
Coming in to pitch is Tyler CLIPPARD ... the right-hander
ROBERTSON pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits ... he struck out 3
for CLIPPARD ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander CLIPPARD has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to save
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. PERALTA facing T. CLIPPARD, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
Here he comes ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... ROLLINS charges over
bang-bang play at first ... PERALTA is out! ... Tyler CLIPPARD shakes it off ... he'll be alright
one away!
* J. WILLINGHAM facing T. CLIPPARD, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one
* J. WILLINGHAM facing T. CLIPPARD, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... GOMEZ's there
and he pulls it in ... that's two!
* S. VICTORINO facing T. CLIPPARD, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... slashed into the hole ... ROLLINS's ranging ... backhand stab ... he's got it
guns it to first ... for the third out
On his way to the mound is Koji UEHARA ... so VALVERDE goes an inning and two thirds in relief
the game for VALVERDE ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... one strikeout ... for UEHARA
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander UEHARA has worked two innings
he has a lofty 22.50 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Altogether Now 3, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. VOTTO facing K. UEHARA, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... and VOTTO is caught looking ... one away
* P. SANDOVAL facing K. UEHARA, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... smashed hard at KONERKO ... he leaps ... just out of reach
that's good for extra bases ... VICTORINO's after it ... he's there
and SANDOVAL will make second easily ... for SANDOVAL, his 1st double of the series
for Pablo SANDOVAL, his 3rd hit of the series
* M. STANTON facing K. UEHARA, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... pulled sharply to BELTRE ... he leaves his feet ... and he's got it!
but he doesn't have a play ... SANDOVAL takes third on the infield hit
for Mike STANTON, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. GOMEZ facing K. UEHARA, T 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-2
Infield back at double play depth ... UEHARA brings it ... it's a whiff ... two down
* J. ROLLINS facing K. UEHARA, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-2
UEHARA rocks and fires ... it's blooped toward short ... PERALTA's backing up quickly
and it drops for a hit ... ELLSBURY fields it ... SANDOVAL scores ... STANTON's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the strong throw comes in to PERALTA ... and they're holding STANTON at second
Altogether Now 4, Semper Tyrannis 2
* O. HUDSON facing K. UEHARA, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-2
UEHARA brings it to the plate ... HUDSON bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
base hit ... ELLSBURY running it down ... STANTON is well around third
ROLLINS is around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving STANTON in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... and ROLLINS holds at second
HUDSON is on with a single
Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 2
* J. LUCROY facing K. UEHARA, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... in tight ... ball one
* J. LUCROY facing K. UEHARA, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-2
The runners take their lead ... here's the pitch from UEHARA ... 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 9th, Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 2
* P. KONERKO facing T. CLIPPARD, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
CLIPPARD now ... a shot to left field ... STANTON got a great jump ... he's back ... reaches up
and brings it down ... one down
* H. BLANCO facing T. CLIPPARD, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The delivery from CLIPPARD ... checked swing ... he went around ... two gone
* J. ELLSBURY facing T. CLIPPARD, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... swung on ... big K ... and ELLSBURY's retired ... and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Altogether Now 5, Semper Tyrannis 2