* TOP OF THE 1st, Semper Tyrannis 0, Altogether Now 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* K. YOUKILIS facing I. KENNEDY, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... YOUKILIS lofts a routine fly ball to center ... BOURJOS drifts under it
and hauls it in ... one down
* S. VICTORINO facing I. KENNEDY, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... VOTTO covers it and touches the bag
two down
* P. KONERKO facing I. KENNEDY, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now KENNEDY pitches ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four
and KONERKO coaxes a walk
* M. NAPOLI facing I. KENNEDY, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
KONERKO hugging first ... the offering ... breaking ball ... cut on ... and missed
NAPOLI goes down swinging ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Semper Tyrannis 0, Altogether Now 0
* L. BERKMAN facing M. CAIN, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... ELLSBURY roams over
he calls ... can o' corn ... one away
* J. HAMILTON facing M. CAIN, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... HAMILTON hits a ground-hugger toward second
LILLIBRIDGE picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... two away
* B. LAWRIE facing M. CAIN, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... he hits a lazy fly ball ... LAWRIE got under it ... and now so does JOHNSON
it's in the bag ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Semper Tyrannis 0, Altogether Now 0
* J. ELLSBURY facing I. KENNEDY, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... RAMOS frames the pitch for the ump ... but the ump's like a statue ... a base on balls
good eye ELLSBURY
* A. BELTRE facing I. KENNEDY, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here's a pitch ... grounded deep into the hole ... AYBAR's over ... he's got it
the long throw to first ... for out number one ... ELLSBURY moves up
* B. LILLIBRIDGE facing I. KENNEDY, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ELLSBURY trying to look casual as he edges toward third
KENNEDY turns and fakes the throw to second ... ELLSBURY hustles back to the bag standing up
KENNEDY's back on the rubber ... the pitch ... and LILLIBRIDGE is caught looking ... that's two!
* R. JOHNSON facing I. KENNEDY, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ELLSBURY stretches his lead off second ... to the plate ... grounded deep into the hole
AYBAR is over...stabs for it ... he stops it ... long throw to first ... and the side is retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Semper Tyrannis 0, Altogether Now 0
* J. VOTTO facing M. CAIN, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And the pitch comes in ... hit in the air to left field ... JOHNSON waits ... taps the glove
and he covers it ... one down
* M. STANTON facing M. CAIN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's back to CAIN on the mound ... he stabs for it ... but he won't get it
and it's through ... and CAIN is laid out on the mound ... he's just resting
base hit for STANTON ... for Mike STANTON, his 3rd hit of the series
* P. BOURJOS facing M. CAIN, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... pulled sharply to BELTRE ... just out of reach ... JOHNSON's racing to the line
still after it ... still running ... he's there ... picks it up ... STANTON rounds 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*)
BOURJOS's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and STANTON's ... out easily
and the aggressive baserunning does not pay off ... and BOURJOS takes third on the throw
* E. AYBAR facing M. CAIN, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
Speedy BOURJOS edging down the line ... he wheels and deals ... AYBAR lifts a lazy pop fly
BELTRE drifts back into left ... and brings it down ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Semper Tyrannis 0, Altogether Now 0
* J. PERALTA facing I. KENNEDY, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He delivers ... lazy fly to center ... easy chance for BOURJOS ... he's got it ... one down
* K. YOUKILIS facing I. KENNEDY, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... he went around ... two down
* S. VICTORINO facing I. KENNEDY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... taken...ball ... VICTORINO walks ... and that's already the 3rd walk issued by KENNEDY
that was VICTORINO's first walk of the series
* P. KONERKO facing I. KENNEDY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... it's a long fly ball to left field ... going ... going ... gone!
home run for KONERKO ... he seems to like base runners
Semper Tyrannis 2, Altogether Now 0
* M. NAPOLI facing I. KENNEDY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... and NAPOLI stings it ... it's got extra bases written all over it
through the gap in left center ... BOURJOS hunts it down quickly ... and holds NAPOLI to a double
for NAPOLI, his 2nd double of the series ... for Mike NAPOLI, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. ELLSBURY facing I. KENNEDY, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... grounded hard to short ... AYBAR fields it ... over to VOTTO at first
to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Semper Tyrannis 2, Altogether Now 0
* W. RAMOS facing M. CAIN, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He cranks and fires ... long fly to center ... Jacoby ELLSBURY ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... one down
* D. UGGLA facing M. CAIN, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Here comes the pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... two down
* L. BERKMAN facing M. CAIN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Now CAIN comes home with it ... that's high and deep by BERKMAN ... ELLSBURY is on the run
on the run ... it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in
BERKMAN is headed for second ... he's in to second ahead of the throw
for BERKMAN, his 1st double of the series ... for Lance BERKMAN, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. HAMILTON facing M. CAIN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
He lets it go ... HAMILTON goes down swinging ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Semper Tyrannis 2, Altogether Now 0
* A. BELTRE facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KENNEDY brings it to the plate ... hit in the air to center
BOURJOS takes three steps to his right ... and he covers it ... one down
* B. LILLIBRIDGE facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Here's the pitch from KENNEDY ... LILLIBRIDGE turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty
he's out of there ... two away
* R. JOHNSON facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He brings it in ... heads up! ... that pitched drilled JOHNSON ... and he is really hurt
he's rolling on the ground ... in tremendous pain ... take a look at the replay
oh, it hit him on the helmet ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out ... JOHNSON's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he makes his way slowly down to first
* J. PERALTA facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
He delivers ... banged to left center ... STANTON's running to the gap ... BOURJOS's racing over
and it drops between them ... JOHNSON'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*)
PERALTA's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and JOHNSON's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
oh, close call ... the gamble pays off ... and PERALTA takes third on the throw
Semper Tyrannis 3, Altogether Now 0
* K. YOUKILIS facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
At third PERALTA takes a short lead ... the pitch ... big swing ... it's a dying quail to right
HAMILTON gallops in ... UGGLA races back ... but it parachutes between them
a Texas League single for YOUKILIS ... PERALTA scores easily ... and YOUKILIS has the RBI
Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 0
* S. VICTORINO facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
They're holding YOUKILIS ... YOUKILIS's off and running ... foul tip ... RAMOS can't hold it
strike one
* S. VICTORINO facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-0
They're holding YOUKILIS ... he cranks and fires ... laced to right field ... base hit
HAMILTON's over ... fields it ... YOUKILIS'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
the Semper Tyrannis put two singles back-to-back
for Shane VICTORINO, his 4th hit of the series
* P. KONERKO facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-0
The pitch comes in ... KONERKO started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the first base ump ... a base on balls for KONERKO ... that will fill them up
* M. NAPOLI facing I. KENNEDY, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... hit to straightaway center field
he was shading him to left ... BOURJOS running it down ... he has it!
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 0
* B. LAWRIE facing M. CAIN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one away
* J. VOTTO facing M. CAIN, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
Now the delivery ... hot smash to LILLIBRIDGE ... takes it on one hop ... over to YOUKILIS at first
for out number two
* M. STANTON facing M. CAIN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... STANTON cuts at it ... a squibber off the end of the bat
hugging the third base line ... BELTRE lets it roll ... and it rolls foul ... strike one
* M. STANTON facing M. CAIN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... ELLSBURY's racing back
it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
STANTON hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... with two outs he'll hold up ... double for STANTON
Mike with his 2nd hit in this game ... for STANTON, his 1st double of the series
for Mike STANTON, his 4th hit of the series
* P. BOURJOS facing M. CAIN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-4
STANTON moves another step away from second ... here he comes
smashed toward the gap in right center ... ELLSBURY gallops for it ... he cuts it off
STANTON 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! ... they nail him!
the coach was waving frantically to hold him up ... he was looking right at him
and they finished his story at the front door ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 0
* J. ELLSBURY facing I. KENNEDY, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
KENNEDY brings it home ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... one away
* A. BELTRE facing I. KENNEDY, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
KENNEDY into the wind ... driven to right ... it's playable ... HAMILTON moves under it
and hauls it in ... two down
* B. LILLIBRIDGE facing I. KENNEDY, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
He lets one go ... LILLIBRIDGE skies it to center ... should be routine
BOURJOS roams over for it ... and records the putout ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 0
* E. AYBAR facing M. CAIN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
CAIN brings it ... AYBAR raps it to the right side ... LILLIBRIDGE ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and AYBAR is retired ... one away
* W. RAMOS facing M. CAIN, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The offering to RAMOS ... that's high and deep by RAMOS ... ELLSBURY is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
two down
* D. UGGLA facing M. CAIN, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
The pitch ... half swing ... yes! ... UGGLA went too far ... out on strikes ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 0
* R. JOHNSON facing I. KENNEDY, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
Here's the pitch ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep
HAMILTON drifts into the gap ... and takes it in ... one down
* J. PERALTA facing I. KENNEDY, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
He lets one go ... PERALTA waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... two away
* K. YOUKILIS facing I. KENNEDY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-0
Now the pitch ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... BOURJOS's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... YOUKILIS's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
Kevin with his 2nd hit in this game ... for YOUKILIS, his 4th double of the series
for Kevin YOUKILIS, his 7th hit of the series
* S. VICTORINO facing I. KENNEDY, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-0
The pitch ... high fly ball to right center ... HAMILTON moves under it ... and he hauls it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 0
* L. BERKMAN facing M. CAIN, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-4
And the pitch ... low ... ball four ... Lance hustles down to first
and that's the 1st walk issued by CAIN
* J. HAMILTON facing M. CAIN, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
CAIN rocks and fires ... bounced sharply to the left side
PERALTA 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
* B. LAWRIE facing M. CAIN, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-4
HAMILTON is off with the pitch ... here's the pitch ... LAWRIE lines one deep to right
that'll be good for extra bases ... VICTORINO's after it ... it's off the wall
and it gets by him ... HAMILTON rounds third ... he'll score ... LAWRIE's heading for third
they're waving him home ... LILLIBRIDGE's relay ... and he's ... OUT!...on a close play
his ambition outran his feet ... score that a triple ... notch two
Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 1
* J. VOTTO facing M. CAIN, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Now he comes home with it ... lofted deep to left field ... JOHNSON's chasing it
he's at the warning track ... and he hauls it in ... three down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 1
* P. KONERKO facing I. KENNEDY, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... KONERKO leans into it ... a shot to left field ... STANTON got a great jump
he's back ... but he won't get to it ... it kicks off the wall ... BOURJOS plays it nicely
but KONERKO goes on to second ... and hangs on with a stand-up double ... 2nd safety for KONERKO
for KONERKO, his 1st double of the series ... for Paul KONERKO, his 3rd hit of the series
Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet
The Semper Tyrannis have asked for time ... they're making a move
is sending in a runner for KONERKO ... it's Will VENABLE and he's trotting out to second base
that makes him the DH for now ... he has good speed ... Semper Tyrannis skipper wants that run
VENABLE has 3 stolen bases in the 3 games he's played
* M. NAPOLI facing I. KENNEDY, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1
VENABLE now with an aggressive lead ... KENNEDY comes home ... taken ... strike
VENABLE breaks hard for third ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
RAMOS with the quick release ... into the slide ... OUT!...good throw ... one away
* M. NAPOLI facing I. KENNEDY, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The delivery from KENNEDY ... long fly to center ... Peter BOURJOS ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... two down
* J. ELLSBURY facing I. KENNEDY, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The offering ... ELLSBURY grounds it foul at the plate ... strike one
* J. ELLSBURY facing I. KENNEDY, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The offering ... lined to second ... and he's got it! ... UGGLA grabs the liner
and ELLSBURY is gone ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 1
* M. STANTON facing M. CAIN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
The offering from CAIN ... fastball ... bounced up the middle ... LILLIBRIDGE over
and it's through ... base hit for STANTON ... 3rd safety for STANTON
for Mike STANTON, his 5th hit of the series
Altogether Now skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... will send in Carlos GOMEZ ... to run for STANTON
GOMEZ takes his place at first base ... he has excellent speed ... getting some legs out there
And here comes Semper Tyrannis manager ... he's asking CAIN for the ball
coming in to pitch is Joe SMITH ... the right-hander ... so CAIN goes six innings
the line on him ... one earned run ... so far ... on 7 hits ... one walk ... he fans 4
he's responsible for the runner ... he will win it if they hold the 3-run lead ... for SMITH
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SMITH has worked an inning and two thirds
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses
he'll be trying to keep GOMEZ on first
* P. BOURJOS facing J. SMITH, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4
The pitch ... BOURJOS hacks at a ball out of the strike zone
he manages to tap it toward LILLIBRIDGE ... hit too slowly for the double play
throws quickly to first ... and they get him by a hair! ... for the first out
GOMEZ now at second
* E. AYBAR facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
GOMEZ stretching his lead ... the pitch ... it's back to him at the mound ... he takes the high hop
it handcuffed him ... throws quickly to first ... two down! ... GOMEZ moves to third
Altogether Now skipper walking down the bench
And Wilson RAMOS is stepping out of the box ... manager is sending in a pinch hitter ... who is it?
oh, it's Pablo SANDOVAL ... he'll face the right-hander ... he wheels out with a wagon spoke
walks confidently before the crowd
* P. SANDOVAL facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-4
Speedy GOMEZ edging down the line ... the pitch ... line drive base hit
GOMEZ trots in with the run ... left fielder JOHNSON handles it cleanly and plays it to second
Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 2
Altogether Now skipper walking down the bench
The Altogether Now have asked for time ... they're making a move
is sending in a runner for SANDOVAL ... it's Orlando HUDSON and he's trotting out to first base
he's not blazing but he's quick ... getting some legs out there
* D. UGGLA facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
And HUDSON takes off ... SMITH fires it in ... UGGLA taps it to the left of first
YOUKILIS moves over for it ... the underhand toss to SMITH ... safe!
his foot was off the base ... the scorer rules it a hit
for Dan UGGLA, his 3rd hit of the series
* L. BERKMAN facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 2-4
The runners take their lead ... the pitch is on the way ... over but low ... and BERKMAN takes first
that fills the bases ... and that moves the tying run into scoring postion
* J. HAMILTON facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 2-4
SMITH brings it home ... off-balance swing ... missed ... three away!
and he leaves the bases loaded ... and they get out of it with a big strikeout
Carlos GOMEZ ... now playing center field for the Altogether Now
Peter BOURJOS ... now playing left for the Altogether Now
Orlando HUDSON ... now playing second for the Altogether Now
Making another defensive change ... Chris IANNETTA is now catching ... UGGLA is out
* TOP OF THE 8th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 2
* A. BELTRE facing I. KENNEDY, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
He delivers ... and BELTRE is caught looking ... one down
* B. LILLIBRIDGE facing I. KENNEDY, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
KENNEDY to the wind ... driven to the gap in right ... HAMILTON can't get there ... it falls in
LILLIBRIDGE is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from GOMEZ ... slap tag!
SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for LILLIBRIDGE
for LILLIBRIDGE, his 1st double of the series
for Brent LILLIBRIDGE, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Altogether Now manager ... he's asking KENNEDY for the ball
in from the bullpen is David ROBERTSON ... the right-hander ... so KENNEDY gets his innings
he pitched seven and a third ... the game for KENNEDY ... 4 runs ... so far ... on 8 hits
a homer ... walked 4 ... he struck out 7 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for ROBERTSON ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the right-hander ROBERTSON has worked four and two thirds ... he has a 3.86 ERA
he inherits a runner in scoring position ... this will test his effectiveness
Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... will send in Seth SMITH ... to run for LILLIBRIDGE
SMITH takes his place at second base ... he has good speed ... getting some legs out there
* R. JOHNSON facing D. ROBERTSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
SMITH stretches his lead off second ... he comes home ... taken ... strike
SMITH is off to the races ... they'll have trouble stopping him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
IANNETTA turns it around fast ... the play at third ... safe...good slide
he has third base stolen ... that's his 1st steal of the series
Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet
Is yanking Reed JOHNSON ... he's sending Brandon PHILLIPS to the plate ... bats right
he shoulders the bat ... walks confidently before the crowd
* B. PHILLIPS facing D. ROBERTSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-2
The delivery ... the squeeze is on ... it's a dandy bunt hugging the line
LAWRIE tries to wave it foul ... but it stays fair ... SMITH scores easily ... RBI single
Semper Tyrannis 5, Altogether Now 2
* J. PERALTA facing D. ROBERTSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
Now ROBERTSON pitches ... half swing ... strike! ... PHILLIPS is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
IANNETTA fires it down ... the sweep tag ... SAFE!...the hand got in
that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Sic, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* J. PERALTA facing D. ROBERTSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
ROBERTSON working on PHILLIPS to hold him close ... the pitch to PERALTA ... swung on and missed
he struck him out ... two gone
* K. YOUKILIS facing D. ROBERTSON, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
PHILLIPS edges a bit more off second ... ROBERTSON kicks and delivers ... paints the black
strike three called ... side retired
Seth SMITH ... he is now playing left field for Sic
Brandon PHILLIPS ... he is now playing second for Sic
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Semper Tyrannis 5, Altogether Now 2
* B. LAWRIE facing J. SMITH, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... YOUKILIS covers it and touches the bag
and there's one away
* J. VOTTO facing J. SMITH, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Now SMITH pitches ... checked swing ... he went around ... two away
* C. GOMEZ facing J. SMITH, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Now SMITH pitches ... hot shot to the right side ... PHILLIPS to his left ... tipped off his glove
he has it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a hair ... three away!
They'll go to Neftali FELIZ ... so ROBERTSON goes only two thirds of an inning ... the line on him
one hit ... he struck out 2 ... for FELIZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander FELIZ has worked one inning ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, Semper Tyrannis 5, Altogether Now 2
* S. VICTORINO facing N. FELIZ, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Here's the pitch from FELIZ ... long fly to center ... Carlos GOMEZ ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... one down
Semper Tyrannis skipper walking down the bench
He'll buy a little insurance ... who is it? ... Josh WILLINGHAM will bat for VENABLE
that makes him the DH ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat ... strides toward the box
* J. WILLINGHAM facing N. FELIZ, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two gone
* M. NAPOLI facing N. FELIZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... big swing ... hit deep to left field ... toward the gap ... BOURJOS got a great jump
but he won't get it ... NAPOLI's trying for two ... here comes the throw ... too late
double for NAPOLI ... that's his 2nd double of the game
for NAPOLI, his 3rd double of the series ... for Mike NAPOLI, his 4th hit of the series
* J. ELLSBURY facing N. FELIZ, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-2
The pitch ... ELLSBURY skies it to left ... should be no trouble ... BOURJOS drifts over for it
and records the putout ... that's three away
Coming in to pitch is Luis AYALA ... the right-hander ... SMITH pitched two innings in relief
the game for SMITH ... 2 hits ... one walk ... he fans 2 ... for AYALA
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander AYALA has worked one and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to save
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Semper Tyrannis 5, Altogether Now 2
* P. BOURJOS facing L. AYALA, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
AYALA fires it in ... BOURJOS's called out on strikes ... one away
* E. AYBAR facing L. AYALA, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
AYALA now ... AYBAR chops it toward YOUKILIS ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off AYALA and takes it himself ... two down
* O. HUDSON facing L. AYALA, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... driven to right ... it's playable ... VICTORINO moves under it ... and hauls it in
and that does it
FINAL SCORE : Semper Tyrannis 5, Altogether Now 2