* TOP OF THE 1st, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* A. RENDON facing H. IWAKUMA, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from IWAKUMA ... in tight ... ball one
* A. RENDON facing H. IWAKUMA, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
IWAKUMA brings it home ... grounded to the right side ... wide of first ... and it squirts by PEARCE
and on into right for a base hit ... and RENDON has himself a single
for Anthony RENDON, his 4th hit of the series
* S. SMITH facing H. IWAKUMA, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They're holding RENDON ... RENDON is off with the pitch ... it's a bullet to TULOWITZKI
he spears it ... over to first ... double play!
* M. TROUT facing H. IWAKUMA, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
WERTH cuts it off in foul territory ... and TROUT motors in to second with a double
for TROUT, his 3rd double of the series ... for Mike TROUT, his 6th hit of the series
* L. DUDA facing H. IWAKUMA, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
IWAKUMA looks back at TROUT on second ... quick move to the plate ... DUDA goes down swinging
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* J. WERTH facing D. PRICE, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... he goes down on strikes ... one down
* M. CABRERA facing D. PRICE, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He comes home ... right down the middle ... strike three!
a pair of strikeouts for PRICE here in the 1st ... two away
* T. TULOWITZKI facing D. PRICE, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... three down ... PRICE starts fast by striking out the side
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* K. NEGRON facing H. IWAKUMA, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
IWAKUMA with the offering ... swung on ... toward the gap ... WERTH races back ... he stabs for it
and makes the catch in the webbing ... one away
* C. RASMUS facing H. IWAKUMA, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... RASMUS's called out on strikes ... two down
* J. UPTON facing H. IWAKUMA, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He comes home ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... PEARCE covers it and touches the bag
for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* S. PEARCE facing D. PRICE, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PRICE fires it in ... in the dirt ... ball one
* S. PEARCE facing D. PRICE, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering from PRICE ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by PENA...strikeout ... one down
* H. RAMIREZ facing D. PRICE, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PRICE comes to the plate ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time
and he throws him out ... two away
* R. CANO facing D. PRICE, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PRICE fires it in ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far
Robinson is down on strikes ... three down
for PRICE, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* I. DESMOND facing H. IWAKUMA, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for IWAKUMA ... one away
* B. PENA facing H. IWAKUMA, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... LAGARES runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... Juan made that look easy
two down
* A. RENDON facing H. IWAKUMA, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... low and inside ... ball one
* A. RENDON facing H. IWAKUMA, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... RENDON turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* Y. GOMES facing D. PRICE, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PRICE comes home ... GOMES grounds it foul at the plate ... strike one
* Y. GOMES facing D. PRICE, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... swung on ... popped up ... PENA scrambles ... near the stands
it goes into the crowd ... strike two
* Y. GOMES facing D. PRICE, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The two-strike pitch ... GOMES looks at strike three ... one down ... for PRICE strikeout number 6
* J. LAGARES facing D. PRICE, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PRICE brings it home ... outside ... ball one
* J. LAGARES facing D. PRICE, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets one go ... inside ... ball two
* J. LAGARES facing D. PRICE, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to LAGARES ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right
TROUT's racing over ... so's UPTON ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Juan LAGARES ... for Lake Louise ... the 1st hit in this game
* M. CARPENTER facing D. PRICE, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
LAGARES moves another step away from second ... PRICE brings it ... the heater ... it's in there
strike three ... two away ... 7 K's for PRICE
* J. WERTH facing D. PRICE, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
Speedy LAGARES edging toward third ... PRICE into his motion ... delivers ... sliced toward second
and he's got it!
* TOP OF THE 4th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* S. SMITH facing H. IWAKUMA, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
IWAKUMA into the wind ... SMITH bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but CABRERA flags it down on the first bounce ... and SMITH decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... for Seth SMITH, his 3rd hit of the series
And here comes Mukluks manager ... he's asking IWAKUMA for the ball
is bringing in Zach DUKE to face TROUT ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so IWAKUMA is yanked early ... he goes only three innings ... the line on him ... 3 hits
he struck out 4 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can still lose this game
for DUKE his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be looking for the double play
* M. TROUT facing Z. DUKE, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... lifted to center ... not too deep ... there's LAGARES ... and he makes the catch
one away ... and SMITH returns to first
* L. DUDA facing Z. DUKE, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They're holding SMITH ... the pitch ... swing and a miss ... DUDA goes down on strikes ... two gone
And here comes Mukluks manager ... again ... he's asking DUKE for the ball
he's making a pitching change ... will trust the ball to right-hander Kelvin HERRERA
so DUKE goes only two thirds of an inning ... the line on him ... no runs or hits
one strikeout ... he leaves with a runner on ... for HERRERA his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out
* K. NEGRON facing K. HERRERA, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
HERRERA comes to the plate ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes
must have been looking for something else ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* M. CABRERA facing D. PRICE, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch is on the way ... and CABRERA is caught looking ... one down
for PRICE, that's already his 8th strikeout of the game
* T. TULOWITZKI facing D. PRICE, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... he goes down on strikes ... two away ... for PRICE strikeout number 9
* S. PEARCE facing D. PRICE, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PRICE into the wind ... strike three ... he's out of there ... three down
for PRICE strikeout number 10
* TOP OF THE 5th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* C. RASMUS facing K. HERRERA, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He wheels and deals ... RASMUS lashes one to right ... it falls ... and RASMUS's on with a single
the go ahead run has reached ... for Colby RASMUS, his 1st hit of the series
* J. UPTON facing K. HERRERA, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
RASMUS bluffs going ... HERRERA kicks and delivers ... swung on ... strike!
RASMUS is going for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
GOMES fires it down ... safe...good slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
* J. UPTON facing K. HERRERA, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
RASMUS moves another step away from second ... he cranks and fires ... OOOOF!
UPTON flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench
one down
* I. DESMOND facing K. HERRERA, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
RASMUS edges a bit more off second ... HERRERA kicks and delivers ... can't find the strike zone
that's ball four ... and DESMOND coaxes a walk ... and that sets up the double play
that was DESMOND's first walk of the series
* B. PENA facing K. HERRERA, T 5th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... half swing ... strike three! ... no, wait ... the bat hit GOMES's mitt
the ump calls interference ... PENA is awarded first ... and the bases are loaded
the go ahead run is now on third ... score that an error on GOMES
* A. RENDON facing K. HERRERA, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Tied 0-0
They're pulled in around the infield ... the runners take their lead ... he lets one go ... swung on
stroked solidly to left field ... CABRERA drifts over toward the line ... moves in
and he hauls it in ... the runners are tagging
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
RASMUS coming down the line
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
DESMOND's holding
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 ... OUT!...on a close play ... oh, those, Mukluks
they slay the go-ahead run ... the coach was waving him on with two outs
he streaked down the line ... and they finished his story at the front door
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 0
* H. RAMIREZ facing D. PRICE, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
PRICE deals ... looped to left ... toward the gap ... and it drops for a hit
RASMUS gets it back in ... and RAMIREZ's on at first ... the go ahead run has reached
for Hanley RAMIREZ, his 1st hit of the series
* R. CANO facing D. PRICE, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman DUDA perched right in front of the bag ... he lets one go
grounded deep into the hole ... RENDON dives ... he cuts it off ... he's on his feet
throws quickly to first ... and they get him by a hair! ... that's one!
RAMIREZ goes to second
* Y. GOMES facing D. PRICE, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
RAMIREZ stretching his lead ... he lets it go ... looped to right ... toward the gap
UPTON's after it ... cuts it off on the bounce ... RAMIREZ rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving RAMIREZ in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GOMES's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... just safe under the tag ... the run scores!
and RAMIREZ just outran the ball ... and GOMES takes second on the throw
Immortals 0, Mukluks 1
And here comes Immortals manager ... he's asking PRICE for the ball ... he'll go to the pen
on to relieve is right-hander Joaquin BENOIT ... so PRICE goes four and a third ... he yielded
one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits ... he struck out 10 ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for BENOIT his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
Mukluks skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... there will be a runner for GOMES at second base
Eduardo ESCOBAR is headed out there now ... he has good speed ... getting some legs out there
* J. LAGARES facing J. BENOIT, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
ESCOBAR edges a bit more off second ... quick move to the plate ... swung on ... base hit
down the line to right ... UPTON gallops for it ... he has it ... ESCOBAR rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving ESCOBAR in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
LAGARES's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
and ESCOBAR just outran the ball ... and LAGARES takes second on the throw
Immortals 0, Mukluks 2
* M. CARPENTER facing J. BENOIT, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
LAGARES now with an aggressive lead ... BENOIT with the pitch ... that's skied to right center
medium deep ... TROUT roams over ... he calls ... can o' corn ... LAGARES held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the throw comes in
* J. WERTH facing J. BENOIT, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Speedy LAGARES edging toward third ... BENOIT deals ... checked swing
they check with the first base ump ... he punches him out ... that's three away
Making another defensive change ... Christian VAZQUEZ is now catching for Lake Louise
takes ESCOBAR out of the game
* TOP OF THE 6th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 2
* S. SMITH facing K. HERRERA, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HERRERA into his motion ... delivers ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... SMITH draws a walk
Immortals skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... will send in Ben REVERE ... to run for SMITH
REVERE takes his place at first base ... that makes him the DH for now ... he's a speedster
HERRERA will keep an eye on him
And here comes Mukluks manager ... again ... he's asking HERRERA for the ball ... it's the ace
is bringing in J.P. HOWELL to face TROUT ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
HERRERA pitched one and a third in relief ... he yielded ... one hit ... walked 2 ... he fans 2
he's responsible for the runner ... for HOWELL his first appearance in the series
he's a southpaw ... he'll be trying to keep REVERE on first
* M. TROUT facing J. HOWELL, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Space on the right ... REVERE leading off ... and the pitch ... TROUT squibs it to the left side
a swinging bunt ... CARPENTER charges it ... picks it up and guns it to first
but TROUT beats the throw ... that'll be an infield hit for TROUT ... the tying run is on
2nd safety for TROUT ... for Mike TROUT, his 7th hit of the series
* L. DUDA facing J. HOWELL, T 6th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-2
HOWELL cranks it up ... it misses ... ball four ... and DUDA will get the base
that fills the bases ... that was DUDA's first walk of the series
J.P. HOWELL is visibly upset ... he's strolling around the mound ... he's going to take his time
And here comes Mukluks manager ... again ... he's asking HOWELL for the ball
he's making a pitching change ... will trust the ball to right-hander Mark MELANCON
so HOWELL pitched to 2 batters ... he yielded ... one hit ... one walk
he leaves the game with the bases full ... for MELANCON ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander MELANCON has worked one inning ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet
he has his work cut out for him
* K. NEGRON facing M. MELANCON, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-2
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... the pitch comes in ... cut on
a topper out front ... MELANCON has it ... throws to the plate ... out! ... oh, those, Mukluks
they nip him trying to score ... and the bases are still loaded
* C. RASMUS facing M. MELANCON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-2
Infield deep ... the pitch ... ties him up inside ... and RASMUS swings through it
MELANCON notches a strikeout ... two down ... and he leaves the bases loaded
and MELANCON is pumped! ... a big strikeout with the bases loaded
* J. UPTON facing M. MELANCON, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Loaded, Behind 0-2
MELANCON brings it home ... hot smash to CANO ... he takes the short hop ... over to second
for out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 2
* M. CABRERA facing J. BENOIT, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... CABRERA's called out on strikes ... one away ... CABRERA has now struck out 3 times
* T. TULOWITZKI facing J. BENOIT, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Here he comes ... way outside ... TULOWITZKI draws a base on balls
* S. PEARCE facing J. BENOIT, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Here's the delivery ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far
Steve is down on strikes ... two down ... PEARCE has now struck out 3 times
* H. RAMIREZ facing J. BENOIT, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
TULOWITZKI's off and running ... looped toward short ... and he's got it
* TOP OF THE 7th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 2
* I. DESMOND facing M. MELANCON, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He wheels and deals ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... one down
* B. PENA facing M. MELANCON, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
MELANCON brings it to the plate ... swung on ... hit to dead center field ... LAGARES's right there
waits ... and pulls it down ... two away
* A. RENDON facing M. MELANCON, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
MELANCON kicks and deals ... popped a mile high ... VAZQUEZ throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and brings it down ... to retire the side
Justin De FRATUS will take the mound for Illinois
so BENOIT goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... one walk
he fans 3 ... for De FRATUS his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 2
* R. CANO facing J. De FRATUS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
NEGRON and PENA converge near the line ... PENA is calling off NEGRON
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... that's one!
* C. VAZQUEZ facing J. De FRATUS, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... a little tapper up the line ... DUDA charges ... scoops it ... and tags VAZQUEZ
two away
* J. LAGARES facing J. De FRATUS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Now the delivery ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... side retired
Is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Joe BEIMEL takes the mound to face REVERE
MELANCON pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... no runs or hits ... he fans 2
for BEIMEL his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to save
Immortals skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... REVERE will not bat for the Immortals ... here comes Alex AVILA
that makes him the DH ... bats left ... he grabs a bat ... walks confidently before the crowd
* TOP OF THE 8th, Immortals 0, Mukluks 2
* A. AVILA facing J. BEIMEL, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... high fly ball to deep right center ... LAGARES's racing to the track ... so's WERTH
LAGARES waves him off ... and brings it down ... one down
* M. TROUT facing J. BEIMEL, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
BEIMEL into his motion ... delivers ... wide of the mark ... and TROUT walks
* L. DUDA facing J. BEIMEL, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Firstbaseman PEARCE's on the bag ... TROUT with a substantial lead ... to the plate
DUDA lifts a lazy pop fly ... CARPENTER drifts back into left ... and brings it down
And here comes Mukluks manager ... again ... he's asking BEIMEL for the ball
pitching change for Lake Louise ... righty Greg HOLLAND will take over and face NEGRON
so BEIMEL goes only two thirds of an inning ... the game for BEIMEL ... no runs or hits
one walk ... he leaves with a runner on ... for HOLLAND his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
* K. NEGRON facing G. HOLLAND, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Firstbaseman PEARCE holding the runner on ... now the delivery ... a blast to right
no doubt about this one ... it's gone! ... way over the fence ... Kris ties the game!
two-run shot for NEGRON ... he seems to like base runners
Immortals 2, Mukluks 2
* C. RASMUS facing G. HOLLAND, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
Now the pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... side retired ... RASMUS has now struck out 3 times
Pitching change for Illinois ... sends Matt THORNTON to the hill
so De FRATUS goes one inning in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits ... one strikeout
for THORNTON his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Immortals 2, Mukluks 2
* M. CARPENTER facing M. THORNTON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2
THORNTON brings it home ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases
TROUT's chasing it down ... but there's nothing he can do ... CARPENTER cruises in to second
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position ... for CARPENTER, his 1st double of the series
for Matt CARPENTER, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Immortals manager ... again ... he's asking THORNTON for the ball
he'll bring in Immortals right-hander Wade DAVIS ... so THORNTON didn't get his man
he pitched to one batter ... the result ... one hit ... he leaves with a runner on ... for DAVIS
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander DAVIS has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save ... he inherits a runner in scoring position
* J. WERTH facing W. DAVIS, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
CARPENTER at second takes a big lead ... he's on with a lead-off double ... DAVIS brings it home
WERTH squares ... foul ball ... again he squares to bunt ... it's bunted down the third base line
rolling foul ... strike two
* J. WERTH facing W. DAVIS, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
Speedy CARPENTER edging toward third ... he's on with a lead-off double
DAVIS spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by DESMOND ... the tag
he's back ... DAVIS's back on the rubber ... the two-strike pitch ... WERTH squares
it's bunted to the first base side ... DUDA picks it up ... looks at third
and goes to RENDON covering first ... for the easy out ... a sacrifice for WERTH
CARPENTER moves to third ... the go ahead run is now on third
* M. CABRERA facing W. DAVIS, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2
They're pulled in around the infield ... DAVIS looks CARPENTER back to third ... he lets it go
swung on ... big K ... CABRERA walks slowly to the dugout ... and DAVIS is pumped!
that's two! ... CABRERA has now struck out 4 times
and he gets a big strikeout with CARPENTER threatening on third
* T. TULOWITZKI facing W. DAVIS, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2
CARPENTER into a little shuffle at third ... DAVIS now ... uh-oh! ... way back ... RASMUS looks up
put it on the board ... a two-run dinger
Immortals 2, Mukluks 4
And here comes Immortals manager ... again ... he's asking DAVIS for the ball ... it's the ace
is bringing in Jose QUINTANA to face PEARCE ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so DAVIS goes only two thirds of an inning ... his line ... one earned run ... on one hit
a homer ... one strikeout ... for QUINTANA his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he's looking for one out
* S. PEARCE facing J. QUINTANA, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... slow bounder up the middle ... DESMOND's over ... good bounce ... the throw to first
bounces in the dirt! ... DUDA scoops it ... and it pops out of his mitt
PEARCE's safe at first ... that should be an error on DESMOND ... and it is...E6
* H. RAMIREZ facing J. QUINTANA, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
And the pitch ... it misses ... ball four ... and RAMIREZ will get the base
* R. CANO facing J. QUINTANA, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-2
And the pitch ... CANO hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center ... right there is TROUT
and he gloves it for the putout ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 9th, Immortals 2, Mukluks 4
* J. UPTON facing G. HOLLAND, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch ... popped up ... back toward the screen ... VAZQUEZ throws off his mask ... it's playable
and he covers it ... for the first out
* I. DESMOND facing G. HOLLAND, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
Here's the pitch from HOLLAND ... on the outside corner ... no! it just missed the plate
and DESMOND will get down to first ... HOLLAND paws the dirt
* B. PENA facing G. HOLLAND, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
Space on the right ... DESMOND leading off ... here's a pitch ... it's a bleeder to the right side
CANO has only one play ... flips it to first ... and they get him ... two down!
DESMOND now at second
* A. RENDON facing G. HOLLAND, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
DESMOND moves quietly toward third ... HOLLAND brings it ... swung on ... big K
and RENDON's retired ... and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Immortals 2, Mukluks 4