* TOP OF THE 1st, Cranberry Crackle 0, Bombs 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* C. GOMEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
KERSHAW winds up ... KERSHAW misses again ... GOMEZ trots down to first with the walk
that was GOMEZ's first walk of the series
* R. MARTIN facing C. KERSHAW, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Firstbaseman VOTTO's on the bag ... GOMEZ with a substantial lead ... KERSHAW delivers
chopper back to the mound ... KERSHAW gloves it ... he flips to VOTTO at first ... for the out
GOMEZ moves to second on the play ... that's one down
* V. MARTINEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
Speedy GOMEZ edging toward third ... the offering from KERSHAW ... powered into left field
GORDON's right there ... and pulls it down ... GOMEZ's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the throw comes in
* C. DICKERSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
GOMEZ stretches his lead off second ... the pitch ... hit like a shot ... KINSLER waves on it
but it's by him into right ... GOMEZ's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving GOMEZ 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 ... in standing
DICKERSON holds at first with a single
Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* J. DONALDSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
DICKERSON is trying for the steal
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CASTILLO with the quick release ... the tag ... the ump signals ... out!
and they just sold the insurance policy ... well, manager , it's his call ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* J. VOTTO facing C. HAMELS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He comes home ... there's a long fly ball ... deep to right ... it's got a chance
GOMEZ races to the wall ... leaps ... and wins! ... that's grand theft homer!
VOTTO kicks the dirt near second ... he was robbed ... one down
* W. CASTILLO facing C. HAMELS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... hit in the air to left field ... DICKERSON waits ... taps the glove
and he covers it ... two down
* N. CRUZ facing C. HAMELS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The delivery ... looped into short right ... it dunks in for a base hit
nothing anyone could do about that ... that's a single for Nelson CRUZ
for Nelson CRUZ, his 3rd hit of the series
* A. JONES facing C. HAMELS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
Now he comes home with it ... jammed him ... and it hits him!
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
he's still down ... it doesn't look good ... Adam doesn't seem to be badly hurt
The report from the clubhouse... ... Adam JONES ... injured for the rest of the day
Bombs skipper walking down the bench
JONES is injured ... who ya gunna call? ... will hustle Adam EATON out to run for him
he'll probably keep him in to play in the outfield ... he's fast ... getting some legs out there
* J. PERALTA facing C. HAMELS, B 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... it's a high fly to center
CAIN takes three steps to his right ... and makes the catch ... three down
Adam EATON ... he is now playing center for Flushing
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* J. DONALDSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The delivery ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one down
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... PENCE's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove
and makes the catch ... two away
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... low and away ... ball one
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
KERSHAW brings it to the plate ... fastball ... high ... free pass to DOZIER
and Brian takes first
* L. CAIN facing C. KERSHAW, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
And DOZIER takes off ... fouled back of the plate ... strike one
* L. CAIN facing C. KERSHAW, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Firstbaseman VOTTO perched right in front of the bag ... they start the runner ... the delivery
it's pushed to right ... PENCE's there ... reaches up ... and hauls it in
Cranberry Crackle go down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* K. SEAGER facing C. HAMELS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here's the pitch ... yanked toward second ... DOZIER fields it ... he flips to first ... high throw
but they get him ... one away
* H. PENCE facing C. HAMELS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HAMELS fires it in ... strike three ... PENCE swung right through it ... two gone
* I. KINSLER facing C. HAMELS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Here he comes ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far ... Ian is down on strikes
three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* J. ROLLINS facing C. KERSHAW, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far ... Jimmy is down on strikes
one away
* C. GOMEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The offering from KERSHAW ... routine grounder to second ... KINSLER scoops it ... flips to first
and that's out number two
* R. MARTIN facing C. KERSHAW, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... CASTILLO moves under it
he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* A. GORDON facing C. HAMELS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
Now the delivery ... fastball ... high drive ... DICKERSON's going back ... it's playable
he's under it ... and he pulls it in ... one down
* J. VOTTO facing C. HAMELS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The offering ... VOTTO goes down swinging ... two away
* W. CASTILLO facing C. HAMELS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HAMELS comes to the plate ... CASTILLO looks at strike three ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 4th, Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* V. MARTINEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He comes home ... low and away ... ball one
* V. MARTINEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He brings it home ... in tight ... ball two
* V. MARTINEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here's the pitch ... MARTINEZ blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... EATON plays the carom ... old lead-foot will have to hustle
he's going for second ... the throw ... not in time! ... he's in safely
for MARTINEZ, his 2nd double of the series ... for Victor MARTINEZ, his 5th hit of the series
* C. DICKERSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
And now the pitch ... swing and a miss ... and DICKERSON is out ... one down
* J. DONALDSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
Now KERSHAW comes home with it ... it's rocketed down the first base line ... VOTTO knocks it down
he's up with it ... MARTINEZ rounds third ... VOTTO fires to SEAGER ... MARTINEZ dives back in
and he's ... OUT!...couldn't change direction ... and DONALDSON's on at first with a single
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
DONALDSON is off with the pitch ... bounced toward first ... VOTTO is up with it
and he steps on first for the out
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* N. CRUZ facing C. HAMELS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... CRUZ belts one to right center ... base hit ... CAIN's over ... CRUZ's going for two
and he pulls up at second ... as the throw comes in to ROLLINS ... on with a double
2nd hit for CRUZ in the game ... for CRUZ, his 2nd double of the series
for Nelson CRUZ, his 4th hit of the series
* A. EATON facing C. HAMELS, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
And now the pitch ... a skyscraper to left ... DICKERSON roams over ... he turns left
and he makes the catch ... CRUZ's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the throw comes in
* J. PERALTA facing C. HAMELS, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
HAMELS brings it ... bounced to short ... he takes the high hop ... fires to first
and that's out number two ... CRUZ holds
* K. SEAGER facing C. HAMELS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
HAMELS spins and fires to second ... it's right there ... the tag ... he's back
HAMELS's back on the rubber ... the pitch is on the way ... rapped back to the mound
and he spears it! ... flips to first ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 5th, Cranberry Crackle 1, Bombs 0
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... one away
* L. CAIN facing C. KERSHAW, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... cut on ... hit in the air to right ... PENCE drifts over ... taps the glove
and CAIN's gone ... two away
* J. ROLLINS facing C. KERSHAW, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
Here he comes ... cut on ... and it's lined to center field ... base hit ... EATON's in
and it skips by him ... he's after it ... and ROLLINS is in to second standing
score that a double ... PENCE came over quickly to back him up
for ROLLINS, his 1st double of the series ... for Jimmy ROLLINS, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. GOMEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
KERSHAW looks back at ROLLINS on second ... he brings it home ... looped to right ... toward the gap
PENCE's after it ... spears it on one hop ... ROLLINS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving ROLLINS in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
GOMEZ's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe easily ... and there's a play at second
the throw ... and GOMEZ's ... safe...ahead of the throw ... and GOMEZ's speed gets him in there
Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 0
* R. MARTIN facing C. KERSHAW, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Speedy GOMEZ edging toward third ... KERSHAW now ... rapped right back to the mound
oh! he caught it backhanded! ... flips to first ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 0
* H. PENCE facing C. HAMELS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Now HAMELS pitches ... and he fans him ... PENCE's gone ... one away
* I. KINSLER facing C. HAMELS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HAMELS delivers ... swung on ... hit in the air to right ... GOMEZ drifts over ... and he's got it
two down
* A. GORDON facing C. HAMELS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HAMELS brings it home ... squibber in front of the plate ... MARTIN grabs it ... fires to first
and GORDON is retired ... three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 0
* V. MARTINEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and KINSLER gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... for out number one
* C. DICKERSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KERSHAW brings it home ... upstairs with a fast one ... DICKERSON doesn't offer
and KERSHAW gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... two down
* J. DONALDSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 0
* J. VOTTO facing C. HAMELS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
Here's the delivery ... that's high and deep by VOTTO ... CAIN is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... one away
* W. CASTILLO facing C. HAMELS, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
HAMELS to the wind ... strike three! ... and CASTILLO is hopping mad ... he's jumping up and down
no, wait ... he's not angry ... he's hurt ... the pitch hit him
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
Welington CASTILLO ... he's on his feet ... it doesn't look good ... but he'll stay in the game
he walks slowly down to first
* N. CRUZ facing C. HAMELS, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Here's the delivery ... bounced sharply to the left side
ROLLINS grabs it and flips to second for one ... and on to first
no, he's taken out by the runner ... no throw ... but they get the lead runner
* A. EATON facing C. HAMELS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Here comes the pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... DICKERSON
makes the catch at the track ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 7th, Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 0
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KERSHAW brings it to the plate ... base hit right field ... PENCE takes it on one bounce
and GONZALEZ's on with a single ... for Adrian GONZALEZ, his 4th hit of the series
Cranberry Crackle skipper walking down the bench
The Cranberry Crackle have asked for time ... they're making a move
is sending in a runner for GONZALEZ ... it's Alexei RAMIREZ and he's trotting out to first base
he has good speed ... getting some legs out there
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
Firstbaseman VOTTO perched right in front of the bag ... the pitch ... swung on ... strike!
there goes RAMIREZ
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
CASTILLO gets rid of it quickly ... the slide ... he's out of there
and that's the Cranberry Crackle 2nd time caught stealing ... one away
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KERSHAW with the pitch ... DOZIER gets the sweet part of the bat on it
it'll be a tough chance for GORDON ... he might not make it there ... heading toward the wall
he has it in his glove ... and he hits the wall! ... but he holds the ball ... great play!
two away
* L. CAIN facing C. KERSHAW, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
And the pitch comes in ... CAIN lifts one ... way up there ... on the infield
coming down from third to take charge is SEAGER ... he camps under it ... and drops it
he just...dropped it
* J. ROLLINS facing C. KERSHAW, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
They're holding CAIN ... but he's well off the bag ... the pitch
a little roller to the right side ... KINSLER running in ... he pounces on it
the quick toss to VOTTO ... and they get him by a hair! ... three down
Makes a switch at first base ... Sean RODRIGUEZ comes into the game replacing RAMIREZ
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 0
* J. PERALTA facing C. HAMELS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The delivery from HAMELS ... that's batted to the right side ... RODRIGUEZ fields it
and he beats PERALTA to first ... that's one!
* K. SEAGER facing C. HAMELS, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
And the pitch ... strike three ... SEAGER swung right through it ... two down
* H. PENCE facing C. HAMELS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... Bombs go down
* TOP OF THE 8th, Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 0
* C. GOMEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KERSHAW comes to the plate ... in tight ... ball one
* C. GOMEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KERSHAW delivers ... swung on and missed ... one down
* R. MARTIN facing C. KERSHAW, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KERSHAW comes home ... swing and a miss ... and MARTIN is out ... he didn't get cheated on that cut
a pair of strikeouts for KERSHAW here in the 8th ... two away
* V. MARTINEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
KERSHAW comes to him ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... GORDON drifts over
he's under it ... lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 0
* I. KINSLER facing C. HAMELS, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... a whiff! ... one away
* A. GORDON facing C. HAMELS, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He delivers ... half swing ... yes! ... GORDON went too far ... out on strikes ... two away
* J. VOTTO facing C. HAMELS, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch from HAMELS ... VOTTO blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... CAIN plays the carom ... VOTTO's going for two ... here's the throw
and VOTTO pulls in to second with a long double ... for VOTTO, his 1st double of the series
for Joey VOTTO, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Cranberry Crackle manager ... he's asking HAMELS for the ball
pitching change for Corcoran ... righty Neil RAMIREZ will take over and face CASTILLO
so HAMELS gets his innings ... he pitched seven and two thirds ... the game for HAMELS ... 3 hits
he struck out 8 ... he's responsible for the runner
he will win it if they hold the 2-run lead ... for RAMIREZ ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander RAMIREZ has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
Bombs skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... so the switch-hitting Carlos SANTANA will bat
trying for the platoon advantage ... he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate
* C. SANTANA facing N. RAMIREZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
To the plate ... this one is creamed ... DICKERSON turns and runs ... he can't get it
VOTTO's around third ... he'll score ... DICKERSON picks it up and fires it in
a two-base hit for SANTANA
Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 1
* N. CRUZ facing N. RAMIREZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... he swings ... it's smashed deep to left center ... that's good for extra bases
CAIN's chasing it down ... SANTANA scores ... tie ballgame! ... CRUZ hits second under full steam
but puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in ... double for CRUZ
back-to-back doubles by the Bombs
Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 2
* A. EATON facing N. RAMIREZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2
The delivery ... base hit right field ... it drops in front of GOMEZ
he has to play the long bounce ... CRUZ's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CRUZ in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
EATON'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!
Bombs have the lead! ... oh, close call ... the gamble pays off
and EATON takes second on the throw
Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 3
* J. PERALTA facing N. RAMIREZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
EATON at second takes a big lead ... quick move to the plate ... easy bouncer to DOZIER
he scoops it ... this should do it ... over to first ... in time
Carlos SANTANA ... he goes to catcher for the Bombs
Making another defensive change ... makes a switch in left field
Jason HEYWARD comes into the game replacing PENCE
Mark this down ... Alex GORDON will stay in the game ... now playing right for the Bombs
* TOP OF THE 9th, Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 3
* C. DICKERSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
KERSHAW kicks and deals ... grounder to third ... the throw to first ... and he's out
for the first out
* J. DONALDSON facing C. KERSHAW, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch to DONALDSON ... grounder to KINSLER ... he scoops it up ... flips to first
for out number two
* S. RODRIGUEZ facing C. KERSHAW, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
Now KERSHAW comes home with it ... RODRIGUEZ's called out on strikes
and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Cranberry Crackle 2, Bombs 3