* TOP OF THE 1st, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0, Yellow Bluebirds 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. CUETO, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from CUETO ... over but low ... and BAUTISTA takes first
that was BAUTISTA's first walk of the series
* J. DONALDSON facing J. CUETO, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Here's the pitch from CUETO ... swung on ... grounded to RENDON at third ... great play!
but it's foul! ... strike one
* J. DONALDSON facing J. CUETO, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Space on the right ... and the pitch comes in ... it's corked to left field ... on the fly
hey, this may go! ... and it does! ... touch 'em all, DONALDSON ... home run for DONALDSON
and two runs score
Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 0
* M. CARPENTER facing J. CUETO, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
CUETO deals ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and CARPENTER will get down to first
* B. DOZIER facing J. CUETO, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-0
CARPENTER two full strides off first ... quick move to the plate ... grounded to first
DAVIS fires to SEGURA for one ... and back to first ... to complete the double play
* S. LEON facing J. CUETO, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... healthy cut by LEON ... he's out on strikes ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 0
* J. SEGURA facing A. SANCHEZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The offering to SEGURA ... rapped right back to the mound ... SANCHEZ waves at it
oh! he caught it backhanded! ... he doesn't realize he's caught it!
now he does and he makes a snap throw to first ... got him
* D. PEDROIA facing A. SANCHEZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... KIERMAIER roams over ... he calls
can o' corn ... two down
* M. CABRERA facing A. SANCHEZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
The pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... CABRERA rounds first
KIERMAIER takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and CABRERA holds with a single
for Miguel CABRERA, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. PEDERSON facing A. SANCHEZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
Firstbaseman CARPENTER's on the bag ... here's the pitch ... swung on ... foul tip
held by LEON...strikeout ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 0
* S. DREW facing J. CUETO, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-0
He lets one go ... lined at DAVIS ... it's over his head ... STANTON was giving him room
he'll have to hurry ... the ball's still rolling ... DREW's halfway to second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for DREW
* W. MYERS facing J. CUETO, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0
Here comes the pitch ... way off the plate ... that'll be ball four ... and a free pass for MYERS
and that sets up the double play ... and that's already the 3rd walk issued by CUETO
* F. LINDOR facing J. CUETO, T 2nd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch ... that's skied to right center ... medium deep ... PEDERSON roams under it ... he calls
no problemo ... both runners are tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding them ... as the throw comes back in
* K. KIERMAIER facing J. CUETO, T 2nd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The pitch to KIERMAIER ... swung on ... and it's a hard liner to PEDROIA ... caught!
that ball was scorched ... and the runners hold
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. CUETO, T 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-0
The delivery ... swung on ... easy bouncer to PEDROIA ... he's up with it
he flips to SEGURA at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 0
* C. DAVIS facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-2
He delivers ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and Chris will get down to first
* C. GONZALEZ facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-2
The delivery ... one-hopper back to the mound ... SANCHEZ up with it ... throws to first
in time for the out ... DAVIS moves to second on the play ... one away
* A. RENDON facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
SANCHEZ comes to him ... swung on ... softly hit liner to center ... here comes KIERMAIER
he makes the running catch ... steals a hit from RENDON ... DAVIS held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* J. LUCROY facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-2
He cranks and fires ... hit like a shot ... DOZIER waves on it ... but it's by him into right
DAVIS's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving DAVIS 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 ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the run scores!
LUCROY holds at first with a single
Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* G. STANTON facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2
They start the runner ... SANCHEZ delivers ... it's a bullet to LINDOR ... he spears it
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* J. DONALDSON facing J. CUETO, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
CUETO with the pitch ... grounded toward SEGURA ... he fields it ... takes his time
throws over to DAVIS ... and DONALDSON is gone ... one away
* M. CARPENTER facing J. CUETO, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch to CARPENTER ... hit hard to SEGURA ... he takes the high hop ... throws quickly to first
and he's ... OUT!...on a close play ... for the second out
* B. DOZIER facing J. CUETO, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now CUETO comes home with it ... the heater ... it's in there ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* J. SEGURA facing A. SANCHEZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch is on the way ... cut on ... it's a high fly to shallow center ... KIERMAIER coming on
he's there ... he waits on it ... lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... one down
* D. PEDROIA facing A. SANCHEZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... two down
* M. CABRERA facing A. SANCHEZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... popped a mile high ... LEON throws off his mask ... he's there ... takes a step back
and brings it down ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 4th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* S. LEON facing J. CUETO, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
CUETO comes to him ... on the hands ... it's a slow roller toward RENDON ... he charges
scoops it ... over to first ... in plenty of time ... one away
* S. DREW facing J. CUETO, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now CUETO comes home with it ... high fly ball to deep right center
PEDERSON's racing to the track ... so's STANTON ... PEDERSON waves him off ... and brings it down
two gone
* W. MYERS facing J. CUETO, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
CUETO winds and fires ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by SEGURA ... thrown on to first
it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... DAVIS digs it out ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* J. PEDERSON facing A. SANCHEZ, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The offering from SANCHEZ ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... one down
* C. DAVIS facing A. SANCHEZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The offering from SANCHEZ ... and DAVIS is caught looking
a pair of strikeouts for SANCHEZ here in the 4th ... two gone
* C. GONZALEZ facing A. SANCHEZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
SANCHEZ with the pitch ... a little roller to the right side ... DOZIER pounces on it
the quick toss to CARPENTER ... and he nails GONZALEZ by a step ... Yellow Bluebirds gone!
* TOP OF THE 5th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* F. LINDOR facing J. CUETO, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... GONZALEZ drifts over ... plenty of room
and he covers it ... for the first out
* K. KIERMAIER facing J. CUETO, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... KIERMAIER swings ... it's a high bouncer to third ... RENDON gloves it ... sets
long throw to first ... and he gets him ... two down
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. CUETO, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now the delivery ... popped up ... LUCROY scrambles ... near the stands ... it's playable
and he makes the catch ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* A. RENDON facing A. SANCHEZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2
The pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... KIERMAIER's chasing it down
but there's nothing he can do ... RENDON cruises in to second
the tying run is now at second base ... for RENDON, his 2nd double of the series
for Anthony RENDON, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Shake Rattle and Rollers manager ... he's asking SANCHEZ for the ball
taking the mound for the Shake Rattle and Rollers is Brad BRACH ... the right-hander
so SANCHEZ goes four innings ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits
one walk ... he fans 4 ... he's responsible for the runner
for BRACH his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* J. LUCROY facing B. BRACH, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
RENDON stretching his lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch ... taken ... strike three
he's gone ... one down!
* G. STANTON facing B. BRACH, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
RENDON stretching his lead ... BRACH kicks and delivers ... lined shot to right
MYERS got a late jump ... he's over ... reaches up ... and makes the catch
RENDON's tagging...MYERS turns and sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is fired back in
* J. SEGURA facing B. BRACH, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2
RENDON stretching his lead ... the pitch is on the way ... popped a mile high
DOZIER's backing up ... he's under it ... and makes the catch ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* J. DONALDSON facing J. CUETO, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
CUETO brings it ... DONALDSON chops it toward DAVIS ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off CUETO and takes it himself ... and there's one away
* M. CARPENTER facing J. CUETO, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
The pitch ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... two down
* B. DOZIER facing J. CUETO, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1
Now the pitch ... and a long one ... into left field ... GONZALEZ looks up ... adios! ... good-bye!
arrividerci!
Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* S. LEON facing J. CUETO, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch comes in ... LEON bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by SEGURA
makes the throw ... and LEON is out at first ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* D. PEDROIA facing B. BRACH, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
To the plate ... that's high and deep by PEDROIA ... KIERMAIER is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... he makes the catch ... he stayed with it beautifully
one away
* M. CABRERA facing B. BRACH, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The offering to CABRERA ... swung on ... poked to right ... base hit ... MYERS gets in front of it
fields it cleanly ... CABRERA rounds first and holds ... he's on with a single
that's CABRERA's 2nd hit of the game ... for Miguel CABRERA, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. PEDERSON facing B. BRACH, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
The runner's going ... lined back to the mound ... it's off his glove!
PEDERSON races down the line ... no play ... CABRERA holds up at second ... the tying run is on
for Joc PEDERSON, his 1st hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing B. BRACH, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch to DAVIS ... checked swing
they check with the third base ump ... he went around ... two away
And here comes Shake Rattle and Rollers manager ... again ... he's asking BRACH for the ball
in from the bullpen is Seung-Hwan OH ... so BRACH goes an inning and two thirds in relief
his line ... 2 hits ... he fans 2 ... he's responsible for the runners ... for OH
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander OH has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save ... he's looking for one out
* C. GONZALEZ facing S. OH, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... quick move to the plate ... strike three
GONZALEZ swung right through it ... Yellow Bluebirds go down
* TOP OF THE 7th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* S. DREW facing J. CUETO, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... it's hopped to the right side ... DAVIS fields it on the big bounce
he will flip to CUETO ... and DREW is retired
* W. MYERS facing J. CUETO, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... way outside ... MYERS draws a base on balls
* F. LINDOR facing J. CUETO, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... LINDOR swings ... strike! ... MYERS is running
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
LUCROY with the quick release ... MYERS racks up a stolen base
that's his 1st steal of the series
* F. LINDOR facing J. CUETO, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The offering to LINDOR ... it's hopped to the right side ... DAVIS fields it ... and touches it up
two down ... MYERS had to hold up at second
* K. KIERMAIER facing J. CUETO, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The offering from CUETO ... KIERMAIER hits a frozen rope ... straightaway center
right there is PEDERSON ... and he gloves it for the putout ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* A. RENDON facing S. OH, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
OH deals ... the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... one down
* J. LUCROY facing S. OH, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... OH pulled the string ... and LUCROY was way out in front
a pair of strikeouts for OH here in the 7th ... two gone
* G. STANTON facing S. OH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and STANTON trots down to first
that was STANTON's first walk of the series
* J. SEGURA facing S. OH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... the high hard one ... BIG SWING! ... strike three ... and he lost his helmet
three down
* TOP OF THE 8th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. CUETO, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four ... and BAUTISTA will get down to first
for CUETO, his 5th walk
Shake Rattle and Rollers skipper walking down the bench
The Shake Rattle and Rollers have asked for time ... they're making a move
there will be a runner for BAUTISTA at first base ... Chris OWINGS is headed out there now
he has good speed ... CUETO will keep an eye on him
* J. DONALDSON facing J. CUETO, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
And the pitch ... DONALDSON squibs it to the left side ... a swinging bunt ... RENDON charges it
picks it up and guns it to first ... and they get him! ... one away
OWINGS moves to second on the play
And here comes Yellow Bluebirds manager ... he's asking CUETO for the ball
they'll go to Brad ZIEGLER ... so CUETO gets his innings ... he pitched seven and a third
he yielded ... 3 runs ... so far ... on 3 hits ... 2 homers ... walked 5 ... he struck out 2
he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it
for ZIEGLER his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* M. CARPENTER facing B. ZIEGLER, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
OWINGS edges a bit more off second ... the pitch to CARPENTER ... popped high to the left side
RENDON drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... two down!
and OWINGS holds at second
* B. DOZIER facing B. ZIEGLER, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
ZIEGLER working on OWINGS to hold him close ... ZIEGLER deals ... an infield roller by DOZIER
SEGURA charges ... the flip to first ... three down
Another defensive change by ... Leonys MARTIN is in left field for Atchinson
takes OWINGS out of the game
Kenley JANSEN will take the mound for Atchinson ... the right-hander
so OH goes one and a third in relief ... the game for OH ... no runs or hits ... one walk
he struck out 4 ... for JANSEN ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander JANSEN has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a lofty 13.50 ERA
no record yet ... it's his game to save
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* D. PEDROIA facing K. JANSEN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Here's a pitch ... lofted deep to center field ... KIERMAIER roams over ... he has it measured
he hauls it in ... one down!
* M. CABRERA facing K. JANSEN, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Now JANSEN comes home with it ... lined to right ... down the line ... is it fair or foul?
foul ball ... strike one
* M. CABRERA facing K. JANSEN, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch to CABRERA ... he goes down on strikes ... two down
* J. PEDERSON facing K. JANSEN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Here's the pitch from JANSEN ... lifted high to left ... MARTIN drifts over ... plenty of room
and he makes the catch ... that's the third out!
They'll go to Roberto OSUNA ... so ZIEGLER goes only two thirds of an inning ... his line
no runs or hits ... for OSUNA his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 9th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* S. LEON facing R. OSUNA, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
OSUNA deals ... hard shot to the right side ... DAVIS to his right ... it's by him
base hit for LEON
* S. DREW facing R. OSUNA, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
OSUNA brings it ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... GONZALEZ
makes the catch at the track ... one down ... LEON gets back to first
* W. MYERS facing R. OSUNA, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
OSUNA comes to the plate ... high and inside ... and the count goes full
* W. MYERS facing R. OSUNA, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
The payoff pitch ... base hit right field ... STANTON's after it ... spears it on one hop
LEON's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the coach is signaling to stop ... they're holding LEON at second ... as the throw comes in
and MYERS is on with a single ... for Wil MYERS, his 2nd hit of the series
* F. LINDOR facing R. OSUNA, T 9th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The runners take their lead ... OSUNA brings it ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone
two gone
* K. KIERMAIER facing R. OSUNA, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The offering to KIERMAIER ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... side retired
Yellow Bluebirds manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to his bench ... DAVIS will not bat for the Yellow Bluebirds
here comes Yangervis SOLARTE ... switch-hitter ... he shoulders the bat
and heads toward the plate
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1
* Y. SOLARTE facing K. JANSEN, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The delivery ... SOLARTE turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
one away
* C. GONZALEZ facing K. JANSEN, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
JANSEN into the wind ... base hit right field ... and GONZALEZ will hold at first
as the throw comes in to second ... he's on with a single
for Carlos GONZALEZ, his 1st hit of the series
Yellow Bluebirds manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a pause in the action here ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base
GONZALEZ leaves the field ... here comes Hernan PEREZ ... he has good speed ... checks
to move
* A. RENDON facing K. JANSEN, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Big hole on the right side ... PEREZ takes a good lead ... Hernan PEREZ is on the move
JANSEN brings it ... line drive to third ... caught! ... over to first ... double play!
FINAL SCORE : Shake Rattle and Rollers 3, Yellow Bluebirds 1