* TOP OF THE 1st, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* S. CHOO facing J. ARRIETA, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... healthy cut by CHOO ... but all he hits is air ... he's out on strikes ... one down
* M. CABRERA facing J. ARRIETA, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
ARRIETA kicks and deals ... grounded weakly to GONZALEZ ... and he steps on first for the out
two down
* M. TROUT facing J. ARRIETA, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
And now the pitch ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... EATON's racing back
he won't get it ... it's off the wall ... EATON chases it down ... TROUT cruises in to second
for TROUT, his 2nd double of the series ... for Mike TROUT, his 5th hit of the series
* A. BLANCO facing J. ARRIETA, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ARRIETA spins and fires to second ... and it's in the dirt! ... scooped by BOGAERTS ... the tag
out at second! ... he's picked off! ... and that retires the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0
* M. MACHADO facing C. KERSHAW, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
KERSHAW deals ... a high drive to deepest center ... TROUT has it all the way ... one away
* Y. CESPEDES facing C. KERSHAW, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it home ... just over the knees ... the plate ump thumbs him out ... two gone
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
KERSHAW winds and fires ... DOZIER piles into this pitch ... that could be trouble
UPTON races it to the wall ... back ... picked clean! ... UPTON turned it into just a loud out
three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Levee Breaks 0, Wranglers 0
* A. BLANCO facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from ARRIETA ... cut on ... and missed ... BLANCO goes down swinging ... one away
* M. CARPENTER facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He brings it in ... CARPENTER looks at strike three
a pair of strikeouts for ARRIETA here in the 2nd ... two away
* J. UPTON facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... UPTON draws a walk
* J. ALTUVE facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And UPTON takes off ... ARRIETA comes home ... lined toward first ... it's over his head
CESPEDES's got a long way to go ... UPTON races to third ... they're waving him home
the throw from right field ... too late ... UPTON scores ... and ALTUVE's in to second standing
Levee Breaks 1, Wranglers 0
* A. SIMMONS facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
ALTUVE moves another step away from second ... the delivery from ARRIETA ... ARRIETA misses
ball four ... SIMMONS will go to first ... setting up the force
* Y. MOLINA facing J. ARRIETA, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... base hit
PERALTA is racing over ... he cuts it off deep in the gap ... ALTUVE is well around third
SIMMONS is rounding second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving ALTUVE in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
SIMMONS's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
ALTUVE will score ... the throw goes to third
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at third ... and he's ... out by inches!
Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 0
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 0
* N. CRUZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... one away
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
KERSHAW brings it to the plate ... whistled to right ... in there for a hit
UPTON is over quickly ... bobbles the ball momentarily ... but GONZALEZ isn't buying it
he sticks to first with a single ... for Adrian GONZALEZ, his 4th hit of the series
* D. PERALTA facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
KERSHAW kicks and deals ... PERALTA lines one deep to right ... UPTON racing back ... he has it!
and there are now two away ... GONZALEZ hurries back to first ... as the throw comes in
* X. BOGAERTS facing C. KERSHAW, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... an infield roller by BOGAERTS ... SIMMONS charges ... the flip to first ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 0
* S. CHOO facing J. ARRIETA, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
ARRIETA into his motion ... delivers ... CHOO skies it to center ... should be an easy play
EATON roams over for it ... and records the putout ... one away
* M. CABRERA facing J. ARRIETA, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
Here he comes ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... EATON's chasing it down
he'll have to hurry ... CABRERA's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second
for CABRERA, his 3rd double of the series ... for Miguel CABRERA, his 4th hit of the series
* M. TROUT facing J. ARRIETA, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Here's the pitch ... OOOOF! ... TROUT flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball
he heads back to the bench ... two down
* A. BLANCO facing J. ARRIETA, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
ARRIETA brings it ... grounded hard to short ... BOGAERTS fields it ... over to GONZALEZ at first
for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 0
* A. EATON facing C. KERSHAW, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He cranks and fires ... upstairs with a fast one ... EATON doesn't offer
and KERSHAW gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... one away
* J. McCANN facing C. KERSHAW, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
KERSHAW brings it to the plate ... and it's chopped down the first base line
and McCANN runs right into it ... the ump signals ... he's out! ... two away
* M. MACHADO facing C. KERSHAW, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He wheels and deals ... that's high and deep by MACHADO ... TROUT is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
that's three away
* TOP OF THE 4th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 0
* M. CARPENTER facing J. ARRIETA, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
ARRIETA comes to him ... right by him ... strike three ... one down
* J. UPTON facing J. ARRIETA, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch to UPTON ... swing and a miss ... and UPTON is out ... two gone ... 6 K's for ARRIETA
* J. ALTUVE facing J. ARRIETA, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
ARRIETA comes home ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... that's three away
7th strikeout for ARRIETA
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 0
* Y. CESPEDES facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
KERSHAW into the wind ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... CHOO's running back
he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... one down
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch comes in ... a whiff! ... two away
* N. CRUZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
KERSHAW winds and fires ... CRUZ swings ... and mashes it ... it might go all the way
CHOO is at the warning track ... but he'd need a ladder to get to this one
a four-bagger for CRUZ
Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 1
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... GONZALEZ's called out on strikes ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 1
* A. SIMMONS facing J. ARRIETA, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
ARRIETA winds and fires ... SIMMONS waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim
one down ... for ARRIETA, that's already his 8th strikeout of the game
* Y. MOLINA facing J. ARRIETA, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
He lets one go ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... BOGAERTS charges over
bang-bang play at first ... MOLINA is out! ... a little shin-burner
Jake ARRIETA shakes it off ... he'll be alright ... two gone
* S. CHOO facing J. ARRIETA, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now the pitch ... slashed into the hole ... BOGAERTS's ranging ... backhand stab ... he's got it
guns it to first ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 1
* D. PERALTA facing C. KERSHAW, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... can't find the strike zone ... that's ball four ... and PERALTA coaxes a walk
and that's the 1st walk issued by KERSHAW
Wranglers skipper walking down the bench
We have a break in the action ... will send in Billy HAMILTON ... to run for PERALTA
HAMILTON takes his place at first base ... he's very agressive on the paths
Wranglers skipper wants that run
* X. BOGAERTS facing C. KERSHAW, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
They're holding HAMILTON ... but he's well off the bag ... the pitch ... this one is hit
it may carry ... it's way back ... say good-bye ... home run for BOGAERTS ... and two runs score
Xander BOGAERTS will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time
he's greeted at the plate
Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 3
* A. EATON facing C. KERSHAW, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
Now KERSHAW comes home with it ... driven to right ... it's playable ... UPTON's there
and he covers it ... for out number one
* J. McCANN facing C. KERSHAW, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... two away
for KERSHAW strikeout number 6
* M. MACHADO facing C. KERSHAW, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
KERSHAW winds up ... and it's chopped down the first base line
CARPENTER covers it and touches the bag ... for the third out
Billy HAMILTON ... he is now playing left for Spase
* TOP OF THE 6th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 3
* M. CABRERA facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
ARRIETA comes to the plate ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one away ... 9 Ks!
* M. TROUT facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... checked swing ... strike three ... two down ... 10 Ks!
* A. BLANCO facing J. ARRIETA, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... BLANCO lofts a routine fly ball to center ... EATON drifts under it
and hauls it in ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 3
* Y. CESPEDES facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch comes in ... routine fly ball to right ... UPTON moves under it ... taps the glove
and makes the catch ... for the first out
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
KERSHAW winds and fires ... DOZIER started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time
he takes a walk to first ... and that's only the 2nd walk issued by KERSHAW
* N. CRUZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
The pitch to CRUZ ... and it gets by MOLINA! ... DOZIER goes to second
and they score that a wild pitch
* N. CRUZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
KERSHAW kicks and deals ... lined hard to left ... toward the gap ... it's rolling
that's good for extra bases ... DOZIER's around third ... he scores ... CHOO gets it in quickly
CRUZ stops at second
Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 4
Wranglers manager looking at his scoresheet
The Wranglers have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at second base ... CRUZ leaves the field
here comes Brock HOLT ... that makes him the DH for now ... he's a threat
Wranglers skipper wants that run
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
HOLT moves another step away from second ... KERSHAW comes to the plate
it's lifted high to shallow left ... SIMMONS's drifting back ... and he's got it ... two down
Wranglers manager looking at his scoresheet
Looks like HAMILTON is coming out ... Stephen PISCOTTY will pinch hit for him ... bats right
he grabs a bat ... heads out
* S. PISCOTTY facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
HOLT trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... the pitch ... PISCOTTY doesn't offer
and he draws a free pass ... setting up the force
that was PISCOTTY's first walk of the series
* X. BOGAERTS facing C. KERSHAW, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 4-2
The runners take their lead ... KERSHAW into his motion ... delivers
and BOGAERTS is caught looking ... side retired
Stephen PISCOTTY ... he'll be playing left field for Spase
* TOP OF THE 7th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 4
* M. CARPENTER facing J. ARRIETA, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
ARRIETA into the wind ... cut on ... a topper out front ... ARRIETA has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
* J. UPTON facing J. ARRIETA, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
The pitch to UPTON ... chopper back to the mound ... ARRIETA is up with it ... flips to first
bad throw! ... GONZALEZ can't handle it ... and UPTON is safe at first on the error
* J. ALTUVE facing J. ARRIETA, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4
ARRIETA with the pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... ARRIETA knocks it down ... picks it up
throws quickly ... out at first ... UPTON moves to second on the play ... two gone
* A. SIMMONS facing J. ARRIETA, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4
UPTON edges a bit more off second ... ARRIETA comes to the plate ... high fly ball to left
PISCOTTY drifts over ... plenty of room ... and makes the catch ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 4
* A. EATON facing C. KERSHAW, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
KERSHAW winds up ... high fly ball to center ... TROUT drifts back ... he's at the warning track
taps the glove ... and brings it down ... one down
* J. McCANN facing C. KERSHAW, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
KERSHAW brings it to the plate ... McCANN hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center
right there is TROUT ... and he gloves it for the putout ... two away
* M. MACHADO facing C. KERSHAW, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... three down
* TOP OF THE 8th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 4
* Y. MOLINA facing J. ARRIETA, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
Now ARRIETA pitches ... long fly to center ... Adam EATON ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... one away
* S. CHOO facing J. ARRIETA, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
ARRIETA winds up ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for ARRIETA ... two away ... 11th strikeout!
* M. CABRERA facing J. ARRIETA, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4
ARRIETA brings it to the plate ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... PISCOTTY drifts over
plenty of room ... and he covers it ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 4
* Y. CESPEDES facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
To the plate ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... one away
for Clayton KERSHAW, that's his 9th strikeout of the game
* B. DOZIER facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
KERSHAW deals ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... CHOO drifts over ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... two away
* B. HOLT facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The pitch comes in ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center ... TROUT's racing back
it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
HOLT 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 HOLT
for HOLT, his 1st double of the series ... for Brock HOLT, his 1st hit of the series
* A. GONZALEZ facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
HOLT now with an aggressive lead ... and now the pitch ... and GONZALEZ unloads on it
that's long gone ... a tape measure job deep to right
Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 6
* S. PISCOTTY facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
He comes home ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for PISCOTTY
* X. BOGAERTS facing C. KERSHAW, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
Here's the pitch ... grounded to short ... SIMMONS has it ... he'll go to first
for the final out
* TOP OF THE 9th, Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 6
* M. TROUT facing J. ARRIETA, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Now the delivery ... breaking ball ... bounced past ARRIETA ... BOGAERTS's over ... he stabs for it
makes the pick up ... and throws TROUT out by a step ... one down!
* A. BLANCO facing J. ARRIETA, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch ... and he fans him ... BLANCO's gone ... two gone ... 12 strikeouts for ARRIETA
and one out to go
* M. CARPENTER facing J. ARRIETA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The pitch ... misses the strike zone ... CARPENTER ambles to first ... that extends the streak
now 5 games in a row on base
* J. UPTON facing J. ARRIETA, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-6
The delivery ... UPTON sends one to straightaway center ... EATON's got a bead ... this should do it
he squeezes it ... and that's the last out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Levee Breaks 2, Wranglers 6