* TOP OF THE 1st, Yellow Bluebirds 0, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* J. SEGURA facing J. deGROM, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... fastball ... bounced up the middle ... DOZIER over ... and it's through
base hit for SEGURA ... for Jean SEGURA, his 2nd hit of the series
* D. PEDROIA facing J. deGROM, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
They start the runner ... PEDROIA pokes it toward second ... and it's on into right field
DOZIER had broken for second ... and the ball sneaked through the hole
and Jean SEGURA owns third easily ... and Dustin PEDROIA is on with a control single
a classic hit-and-run ... for Dustin PEDROIA, his 2nd hit of the series
* M. CABRERA facing J. deGROM, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield back at double play depth ... the pitch ... there's a long fly ball ... SAUNDERS races back
he's there ... he's got it ... SEGURA's tagging
TRY FOR HOME ONLY OR HOME AND SECOND?
(1-home, 2-home and second, 3-no advance*)
they're waving SEGURA in ... here comes the throw
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he's ... safe easily ... CABRERA picks up a sac fly and an RBI
PEDROIA retreats and holds first
Yellow Bluebirds 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
* J. PEDERSON facing J. deGROM, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... a bouncer to the right side ... MYERS can't reach it ... DOZIER dives
he knocks it down ... but that's all he can do ... PEDERSON is on with an infield hit
for Joc PEDERSON, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing J. deGROM, T 1st, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
The runners take their lead ... deGROM kicks and deals ... swung on
and it's a hard liner to DOZIER ... caught! ... and the runners hold
* C. GONZALEZ facing J. deGROM, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0
DeGROM comes to the plate ... GONZALEZ hits a pea ... past the diving MYERS ... just inside the bag
it's rolling ... SAUNDERS will have to play it near the corner ... PEDROIA scores
PEDERSON's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving PEDERSON in ... LINDOR will relay
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the coach is waving GONZALEZ to third on the throw
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
PEDERSON scores ... MYERS cuts it to third ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play
oh, close call ... the gamble pays off
Yellow Bluebirds 3, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
* A. RENDON facing J. deGROM, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0
GONZALEZ down the line some at third ... the pitch ... uh-oh! ... way back ... BAUTISTA looks up
put it on the board ... a two-run dinger
Yellow Bluebirds 5, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
* S. MARTE facing J. deGROM, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-0
The pitch ... it's hit deep to DYSON ... over his head ... say good-bye to this one...it's gone!
home run for MARTE ... back-to-back homers for the Yellow Bluebirds!
Yellow Bluebirds 6, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
* J. LUCROY facing J. deGROM, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-0
The pitch ... LUCROY hacks at it ... and shoots it skyward ... into short left-center
that could be trouble ... LINDOR puts on a burst of speed ... DYSON won't be able to reach it
LINDOR cannot get it! ... he had to leap over a sliding DYSON to avoid a collision
and LUCROY holds first with a single ... for Jonathan LUCROY, his 4th hit of the series
* J. SEGURA facing J. deGROM, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-0
DeGROM deals ... lined toward short ... just out of reach ... BAUTISTA's chasing it
LUCROY's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and they hold LUCROY up ... as the throw comes in ... a pair of singles for Danville
that's SEGURA's 2nd hit of the game ... for Jean SEGURA, his 3rd hit of the series
* D. PEDROIA facing J. deGROM, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-0
The runners take their lead ... deGROM now ... swung on ... easy bouncer to DOZIER
he's up with it ... he flips to LINDOR at second ... and they get him ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Yellow Bluebirds 6, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. LESTER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-6
Now the pitch ... BAUTISTA started to swing ... did he hold up?
they check with the first base ump ... a base on balls for BAUTISTA
* J. DONALDSON facing J. LESTER, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
Here comes the pitch ... popped high to the right side ... DAVIS's backing up ... he's under it
he stabs out ... and he makes the catch ... one down ... that was a tough play
BAUTISTA is not going anywhere
* B. DOZIER facing J. LESTER, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
Firstbaseman DAVIS holding the runner on ... LESTER with the pitch ... he pulled the string
strike three called ... two away
* J. KANG facing J. LESTER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-6
Quick move to the plate ... it's crushed deep to center field ... PEDERSON turns and watches
later! ... it's long gone! ... that sounded like a firecracker off the bat ... home run for KANG
and two runs score
Yellow Bluebirds 6, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* E. GATTIS facing J. LESTER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
The offering ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by LUCROY...strikeout ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Yellow Bluebirds 6, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* M. CABRERA facing J. deGROM, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
He brings it in ... scorched back through the box ... it caroms off his leg ... LINDOR charges over
bang-bang play at first ... CABRERA is out! ... Jacob deGROM shakes it off ... he'll be alright
one down
* J. PEDERSON facing J. deGROM, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... taken for a strike ... PEDERSON goes down looking ... two gone
* C. DAVIS facing J. deGROM, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
DeGROM deals ... paints the black ... strike three called ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Yellow Bluebirds 6, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* M. SAUNDERS facing J. LESTER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
And the pitch comes in ... SAUNDERS lifts one ... it's a big league pop-up ... going back is PEDROIA
waving his arms ... he calls off MARTE ... and makes the catch ... for out number one
* W. MYERS facing J. LESTER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
LESTER to the wind ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... two away
* F. LINDOR facing J. LESTER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
LESTER into the wind ... batted hard on the ground toward right ... diving stop by PEDROIA!
throws ... and he makes the play to first ... for the third out
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Yellow Bluebirds 6, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* C. GONZALEZ facing J. deGROM, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The delivery ... GONZALEZ goes down swinging ... one away
* A. RENDON facing J. deGROM, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
Now he comes home with it ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit
RENDON rounds first ... DYSON takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second
and RENDON holds with a single ... 2nd hit for RENDON in the game
for Anthony RENDON, his 4th hit of the series
* S. MARTE facing J. deGROM, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
RENDON two full strides off first ... the pitch ... MARTE swings ... strike!
and RENDON is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's GATTIS with the throw ... the tag ... OUT!...strong throw by GATTIS ... two down
* S. MARTE facing J. deGROM, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
To the plate ... MARTE bruises it ... heading for the gap in left center
but BAUTISTA flags it down on the first bounce ... and MARTE decides not to stretch it
he hugs first with a single ... that's MARTE's 2nd hit of the game
for Starling MARTE, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. LUCROY facing J. deGROM, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
The pitch ... oooh! it gets him ... right in the lower back
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out
LUCROY's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he makes his way slowly down to first
* J. SEGURA facing J. deGROM, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-2
The runners take their lead ... he delivers ... chopper back to the mound ... deGROM comes in
picks it up ... fires to first ... and gets him by a step ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Yellow Bluebirds 6, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* J. DYSON facing J. LESTER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Here's the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... PEDERSON's over ... still after it
and he makes the running catch ... one away
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. LESTER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
Now LESTER pitches ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
RENDON and LUCROY converge near the line ... LUCROY is calling off RENDON
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... and that's out number two
* J. DONALDSON facing J. LESTER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-6
LESTER into the wind ... swung on and missed ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 4th, Yellow Bluebirds 6, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* D. PEDROIA facing J. deGROM, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-2
The pitch comes in ... checked swing ... blooper to center ... DYSON runs in on it ... still coming
takes it on the bounce ... and PEDROIA is aboard with a single
that's PEDROIA's 2nd hit of the game ... for Dustin PEDROIA, his 3rd hit of the series
* M. CABRERA facing J. deGROM, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-2
And PEDROIA takes off ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up
throws quickly to first ... one down ... PEDROIA moves up
* J. PEDERSON facing J. deGROM, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
Here's a pitch ... PEDERSON waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... two down
* C. DAVIS facing J. deGROM, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-2
The delivery ... there's a drive to right center ... it might be ... it could be ... it is!
holy cow, did DAVIS ever cream that ball
Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* C. GONZALEZ facing J. deGROM, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
And the pitch comes in ... he waves at it ... strike three ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* B. DOZIER facing J. LESTER, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one down
* J. KANG facing J. LESTER, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The delivery from LESTER ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by PEDROIA ... he throws in time
two away
* E. GATTIS facing J. LESTER, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
Now LESTER comes home with it ... a screaming liner ... but right at DAVIS
he snatches it in mid-air ... that was an atom ball ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* A. RENDON facing J. deGROM, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
DeGROM to the wind ... RENDON bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by LINDOR
makes the throw ... and RENDON is out at first ... one away
* S. MARTE facing J. deGROM, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
The pitch comes in ... a whiff! ... two away ... for deGROM strikeout number 6
* J. LUCROY facing J. deGROM, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
He lets one go ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... side retired
for deGROM strikeout number 7
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* M. SAUNDERS facing J. LESTER, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... rip and a miss by SAUNDERS ... and that's a strikeout ... one away
6th strikeout for LESTER
* W. MYERS facing J. LESTER, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
And now the pitch ... strike three ... he's out of there
a pair of strikeouts for LESTER here in the 5th ... two down ... 7th strikeout for LESTER
* F. LINDOR facing J. LESTER, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... lined ... SEGURA leaps ... but he won't get it ... and LINDOR's on at first
for Francisco LINDOR, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. DYSON facing J. LESTER, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-8
LINDOR's off and running ... it's a bullet to SEGURA ... he spears it
* TOP OF THE 6th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* J. SEGURA facing J. deGROM, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
Here's the pitch ... it's a ground-hugger to short ... LINDOR gloves it
and easily throws out SEGURA ... and there's one away
* D. PEDROIA facing J. deGROM, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
DeGROM winds and fires ... routine grounder to LINDOR ... he's up with it ... over to first
and PEDROIA is retired ... and that's the second out
* M. CABRERA facing J. deGROM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
DeGROM into his motion ... delivers ... CABRERA laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener
to the wall ... and CABRERA pulls in to second base standing up ... for Danville
the 13th hit in this game ... for CABRERA, his 1st double of the series
for Miguel CABRERA, his 4th hit of the series
* J. PEDERSON facing J. deGROM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 8-2
He lets one go ... it's grounded into the hole ... goes by LINDOR and into left
CABRERA's well around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving CABRERA in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
PEDERSON's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... out!...just missed getting in
the coach was waving him on with two outs ... CABRERA just doesn't have the wheels
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. LESTER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
Now he comes home with it ... long fly to center ... Joc PEDERSON ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... one down
* J. DONALDSON facing J. LESTER, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the first base ump ... he went around ... two gone
* B. DOZIER facing J. LESTER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
And the pitch ... popped up ... LUCROY scrambles ... near the stands ... it's playable
and he makes the catch ... three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* C. DAVIS facing J. deGROM, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
The pitch ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one
* C. DAVIS facing J. deGROM, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
The pitch from deGROM ... it's lifted to dead right ... right fielder SAUNDERS parks under it
and takes it in ... one away
* C. GONZALEZ facing J. deGROM, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
DeGROM into his motion ... delivers ... an infield roller by GONZALEZ ... shortstop LINDOR charges
the flip to first ... two away
* A. RENDON facing J. deGROM, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
DeGROM kicks and deals ... lined ... but right at MYERS ... he snatches it in mid-air
that was an atom ball ... three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* J. KANG facing J. LESTER, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch comes in ... KANG knocks this one into the power alley in left center
GONZALEZ is in hot pursuit ... he cuts it off ... but KANG makes second without a throw
2nd hit for KANG in the game ... for KANG, his 1st double of the series
for Jung Ho KANG, his 4th hit of the series
* E. GATTIS facing J. LESTER, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-8
LESTER delivers ... it's popped up ... in the air to the left side ... SEGURA's racing over
into foul territory ... he waves off RENDON ... and makes the catch ... and that's the first out
KANG holds second
* M. SAUNDERS facing J. LESTER, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-8
The offering ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound ... LESTER knocks it down ... now he has it
no play at third ... he takes the out at first ... KANG moves to third
* W. MYERS facing J. LESTER, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-8
And now the pitch ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... PEDROIA's there ... two outs
he flips to first ... and they get him ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 8th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* S. MARTE facing J. deGROM, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
The offering to MARTE ... it's a whiff ... one down
* J. LUCROY facing J. deGROM, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
DeGROM into the wind ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by GATTIS...strikeout
a pair of strikeouts for deGROM here in the 8th ... two down ... 9 strikeouts for deGROM
* J. SEGURA facing J. deGROM, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
Now deGROM comes home with it ... soft liner to right ... toward the gap
it drops in front of SAUNDERS ... and SEGURA's aboard with a single
3rd hit for SEGURA in the game ... 15th hit for the Yellow Bluebirds
for Jean SEGURA, his 4th hit of the series
* D. PEDROIA facing J. deGROM, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-2
They start the runner ... the delivery ... rocketed toward third ... and he's got it in the air!
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* F. LINDOR facing J. LESTER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
Now LESTER pitches ... high fly ball to deep right ... MARTE's back to the warning track
he's against the wall ... reaches up ... and brings it down ... one away
* J. DYSON facing J. LESTER, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... two down ... 9th strikeout!
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. LESTER, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
What's this? ... LESTER is walking off the mound ... here comes the trainer
they're talking it over ... he's rubbing his shoulder ... Jon throws a practice toss now
not much steam on it ... the manager's not hesitating ... he and LESTER trudge off the field
he could be gone for the series ... The report from the clubhouse...
Yellow Bluebirds pitcher Jon LESTER ... injured for 5 days
Has made his decision ... with LESTER injured ... Stephen STRASBURG will take the mound for Danville
so LESTER gets his innings ... he pitched seven and two thirds ... the line on him ... 2 runs
on 3 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he fans 9 ... he stands to win it
for STRASBURG his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* J. BAUTISTA facing S. STRASBURG, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-8
STRASBURG winds up ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four
and BAUTISTA will get down to first
* J. DONALDSON facing S. STRASBURG, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-8
The pitch ... jammed him ... it's pushed toward second ... PEDROIA fields it ... double pumps
now he flips to DAVIS ... for the out ... three down
* TOP OF THE 9th, Yellow Bluebirds 8, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* M. CABRERA facing J. deGROM, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 8-2
DeGROM fires it in ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and CABRERA trots down to first
and that's the 1st walk issued by deGROM ... that was CABRERA's first walk of the series
* J. PEDERSON facing J. deGROM, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 8-2
Here's the delivery ... PEDERSON tops the ball ... it bounces to the left side
past a lunging DONALDSON ... and by the outstretched glove of LINDOR ... that ball had eyes
CABRERA's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
he'll hold at second ... as the throw comes in ... and Joc is on with a single
3rd hit for PEDERSON in the game ... for Joc PEDERSON, his 4th hit of the series
* C. DAVIS facing J. deGROM, T 9th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 8-2
And the pitch comes in ... grounded hard to short ... could be two ... LINDOR fields it
flips to DOZIER at second ... over to first ... double play ... CABRERA moves to third
* C. GONZALEZ facing J. deGROM, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 8-2
Here's the pitch ... it's grounded into the hole ... LINDOR's ranging ... it's by him into left
CABRERA scores ... GONZALEZ holds first with a single
Yellow Bluebirds 9, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* A. RENDON facing J. deGROM, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 9-2
The pitch ... RENDON swings ... this is a big league fly ball ... center field ... this should do it
he squeezes it ... and that's out number three
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Yellow Bluebirds 9, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* B. DOZIER facing S. STRASBURG, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-9
STRASBURG into the wind ... DOZIER sends it in the air ... deep right center field
PEDERSON goes over ... MARTE goes over ... and right fielder MARTE chases it down ... one down
* J. KANG facing S. STRASBURG, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-9
He comes home ... checked swing ... ball four ... and he trots down to first
that was KANG's first walk of the series
* E. GATTIS facing S. STRASBURG, B 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-9
STRASBURG with the pitch ... routine fly ball ... center field ... PEDERSON ... backs
and he takes it in ... that's out number two ... and KANG returns to first
* M. SAUNDERS facing S. STRASBURG, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-9
Now STRASBURG pitches ... bounced toward first ... DAVIS fields it ... and steps on first
and that's it
FINAL SCORE : Yellow Bluebirds 9, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2