* TOP OF THE 1st, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0, Yellow Bluebirds 0

So settle in ... this is a championship game

* J. BAUTISTA facing J. HAPP, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

HAPP winds up ... it's hit hard over third ... just out of reach ... GONZALEZ's racing to the line

BAUTISTA rounds first ... he's headed for second ... the throw ... the tag ... the ump signals

safe! ... in with a two-bagger ... for BAUTISTA, his 1st double of the series

for Jose BAUTISTA, his 2nd hit of the series

* J. DONALDSON facing J. HAPP, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... lofted to right ... MARTE backpedals ... waits ... and pulls it in

BAUTISTA's tagging...MARTE turns and sets

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they'll hold him there ... as the ball is returned to the infield

* M. CARPENTER facing J. HAPP, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

Now the pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and PEDROIA gloves it ... over to DAVIS

and it gets by him ... BAUTISTA's rounding third ... he'll try to score

here comes the throw home ... they may have him ... safe!...the leather missed him

the run scores ... and CARPENTER takes second on the play ... PEDROIA picks up an error

Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 0

* B. DOZIER facing J. HAPP, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0

HAPP working on CARPENTER to hold him close ... now the pitch ... high fly ball ... right field

MARTE trots over ... taps the glove ... makes the catch ... CARPENTER's tagging...MARTE sets

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they're holding him at second ... as the throw comes in

* J. KANG facing J. HAPP, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0

CARPENTER moves quietly toward third ... now HAPP comes home with it ... fastball

hits him right in the helmet ... he's down ... but he seems to be OK

and he wanders vaguely down to first ... that's his 2nd time clobbered in the series

* E. GATTIS facing J. HAPP, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... popped foul behind third ... SEGURA's over ... waves off RENDON ... and brings it in

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 0

* J. SEGURA facing C. KLUBER, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

He comes home ... cut on ... routine fly to left field ... BAUTISTA drifts over ... plenty of room

and he covers it ... one down

* D. PEDROIA facing C. KLUBER, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... PEDROIA pulls it into left center ... it's a gapper ... it's going to roll to the wall

BAUTISTA gets it back in ... and PEDROIA checks in at second ... it's a stand-up double

for PEDROIA, his 3rd double of the series ... for Dustin PEDROIA, his 6th hit of the series

* M. CABRERA facing C. KLUBER, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... and he takes it ... strike! ... and they've got PEDROIA off second

GATTIS fires down ... DOZIER's tag ... and they've got PEDROIA! ... picked off!

Dustin PEDROIA hit the dirt but his hand missed the bag ... and that's the second out

* M. CABRERA facing C. KLUBER, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

Here's a pitch ... a skyscraper to deep left ... BAUTISTA races back ... he turns left

and he stabs at the ball and has it ... to retire the side

* TOP OF THE 2nd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 0

* W. MYERS facing J. HAPP, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... 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 ... one away

* F. LINDOR facing J. HAPP, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The delivery ... line drive base hit to right ... LINDOR rounds first

but MARTE wings it back in to PEDROIA ... and LINDOR will settle for a single

for Francisco LINDOR, his 5th hit of the series

* J. DYSON facing J. HAPP, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

They're holding LINDOR ... but he's well off the bag ... the runner's going ... HAPP brings it

lined toward short ... SEGURA leaps ... he's got it! ... but he falls down ... now he's up

the throw to first ... but LINDOR is back in time

SEGURA really climbed the ladder to get to that liner ... two gone

* J. BAUTISTA facing J. HAPP, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0

Firstbaseman DAVIS right on the bag ... HAPP into his motion ... delivers

he goes the opposite way ... high fly deep to right ... MARTE got a good jump

he's at the warning track ... and brings it down ... and that retires the side

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 0

* J. PEDERSON facing C. KLUBER, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... lined to second ... and he's got it! ... DOZIER grabs the liner

and PEDERSON is gone ... one away

* C. DAVIS facing C. KLUBER, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

And the pitch ... swung on and missed ... two away

* C. GONZALEZ facing C. KLUBER, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

He cranks and fires ... swung on ... hit to BAUTISTA in deep left ... he's back ... plenty of room

takes a couple of steps to his left ... and brings it in ... to retire the side

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 0

* J. DONALDSON facing J. HAPP, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch is on the way ... grounder to second ... he's there ... plenty of time

and he throws him out ... one away

* M. CARPENTER facing J. HAPP, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he rings him up ... two down

* B. DOZIER facing J. HAPP, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The offering ... driven to right ... it's playable ... MARTE's there ... and he covers it

to retire the side

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 0

* A. RENDON facing C. KLUBER, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... pulled hard ... into the hole ... past DONALDSON ... LINDOR's there ... spins

the long throw to first ... one away

* S. MARTE facing C. KLUBER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

Here's a pitch ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it ... and MARTE is on at first

for Starling MARTE, his 4th hit of the series

* J. LUCROY facing C. KLUBER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

MARTE going with the pitch ... swing and a miss ... GATTIS guns it down ... and he's

safe on a nice fadeaway slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series

* J. LUCROY facing C. KLUBER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

MARTE stretches his lead off second ... KLUBER fires it in ... LUCROY drives it

hooked down the left field line ... I think it can ... I think it can! ... it can!

home run for LUCROY ... LUCROY will touch all the bases ... and he's sure taking his time

he's greeted at the plate ... and KLUBER is a lonely man out there

Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* J. SEGURA facing C. KLUBER, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

The pitch comes in ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... BAUTISTA's running back

he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... and that's out number two

* D. PEDROIA facing C. KLUBER, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

The pitch ... grounder to DOZIER ... he scoops it up ... flips to first

and that retires the side

* TOP OF THE 4th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* J. KANG facing J. HAPP, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

The pitch ... KANG beats it into the dirt ... a Baltimore chop in front of the plate

LUCROY waits for it ... rifles a throw to first ... and the ump thumbs KANG out ... one down

* E. GATTIS facing J. HAPP, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

The offering ... grounded toward third ... RENDON fields it ... fires ... got him ... notch two

* W. MYERS facing J. HAPP, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

To the plate ... wide of the mark ... and MYERS walks ... and that's the 1st walk issued by HAPP

* F. LINDOR facing J. HAPP, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2

They start the runner ... LINDOR belts one to right center ... base hit ... PEDERSON's over

MYERS races to third ... the throw comes in ... and LINDOR rounds first and holds

Francisco with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Francisco LINDOR, his 6th hit of the series

* J. DYSON facing J. HAPP, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-2

The runners take their lead ... now the pitch ... rapped back to the mound ... HAPP grabs it

this should do it ... throws over to first ... and gets him ... for the third out

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* M. CABRERA facing C. KLUBER, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

Here's the pitch ... off-speed pitch ... misses ... CABRERA draws a walk

* J. PEDERSON facing C. KLUBER, B 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1

The pitch ... right by him ... strike three ... one away

* C. DAVIS facing C. KLUBER, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1

The offering from KLUBER ... grounder to second ... DOZIER has it ... over to LINDOR ... for the out

back to CARPENTER ... double play

* TOP OF THE 5th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* J. BAUTISTA facing J. HAPP, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

HAPP now ... grounder to third ... the throw to first ... and he's out ... and there's one away

* J. DONALDSON facing J. HAPP, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

Now the delivery ... strike three ... he's out of there ... two gone

* M. CARPENTER facing J. HAPP, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

HAPP with the pitch ... long fly to center ... Joc PEDERSON ... he's going ... he's going

he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* C. GONZALEZ facing C. KLUBER, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

Here's a pitch ... swung on ... lined toward second ... DOZIER back ... and he makes the catch

one away

* A. RENDON facing C. KLUBER, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

The pitch ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for RENDON

for Anthony RENDON, his 5th hit of the series

* S. MARTE facing C. KLUBER, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1

KLUBER comes to the plate ... rapped back to the mound ... KLUBER knocks it down ... picks it up

throws quickly ... out at first ... RENDON moves to second on the play ... notch two

* J. LUCROY facing C. KLUBER, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1

RENDON stretches his lead off second ... KLUBER brings it to the plate ... swung on ... foul tip

held by GATTIS...strikeout ... side retired

He'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander Brad ZIEGLER ... so HAPP goes five innings

his line ... one unearned run ... on 3 hits ... one walk ... he struck out 2

he stands to win it ... for ZIEGLER ... his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander ZIEGLER has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA

* TOP OF THE 6th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* B. DOZIER facing B. ZIEGLER, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

He wheels and deals ... DOZIER started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time

he takes a walk to first

* J. KANG facing B. ZIEGLER, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2

There goes DOZIER ... base hit right field ... DOZIER's running hard ... he rounds third

he's headed for home ... PEDROIA's relay ... here's the play at the plate ... he's out!

perfect throw by MARTE ... and KANG takes second on the play

* E. GATTIS facing B. ZIEGLER, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

The pitch ... popped high to the left side ... RENDON drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it

and makes the catch ... for the second out ... and KANG holds at second

* W. MYERS facing B. ZIEGLER, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

The pitch ... off-balance swing ... missed ... Shake Rattle and Rollers go down

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* J. SEGURA facing C. KLUBER, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

KLUBER winds and fires ... cut on ... whacked to center field ... base hit ... DYSON's there

throws it in ... and SEGURA's aboard with a single ... for Jean SEGURA, his 7th hit of the series

* D. PEDROIA facing C. KLUBER, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1

They start the runner ... slashed into the hole on the right side ... and it's through

DOZIER moved toward second base ... and he hit it right through the hole

speedy SEGURA glides in to third ... and PEDROIA collects a lovely hit ... beautifully executed

Dustin with his 2nd hit in this game ... for Dustin PEDROIA, his 7th hit of the series

Yellow Bluebirds manager looking at his scoresheet

We have a pause in the action here ... will send in Carlos CORREA ... to run for PEDROIA

CORREA takes his place at first base ... CORREA is not a big threat

but he'll get you some runs

* M. CABRERA facing C. KLUBER, B 6th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-1

Firstbaseman CARPENTER's on the bag ... they start the runner ... and it's a hard liner to DOZIER

caught! ... over to CARPENTER at first ... double play ... SEGURA holds at third

the Shake Rattle and Rollers doing their best to keep this game close

* J. PEDERSON facing C. KLUBER, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 2-1

KLUBER looks SEGURA back to third ... he comes home ... misses the strike zone

PEDERSON ambles to first ... and there are runners at the corners

and that's only the 2nd walk issued by KLUBER ... that was PEDERSON's first walk of the series

* C. DAVIS facing C. KLUBER, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 2-1

Throw to first ... picked clean ... great tag by Matt CARPENTER ... that's three away

Making his moves ... moving from shortstop to second base ... Jean SEGURA

The skipper has to do something with CORREA ... he'll keep Carlos in the game

now playing shortstop for the Yellow Bluebirds

* TOP OF THE 7th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* F. LINDOR facing B. ZIEGLER, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

He wheels and deals ... high fly ... left center ... PEDERSON's on his horse ... he'll get there

and does ... one away

* J. DYSON facing B. ZIEGLER, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

ZIEGLER to the wind ... it's hopped to the right side ... DAVIS fields it on the big bounce

he will flip to ZIEGLER ... and DYSON is retired

* J. BAUTISTA facing B. ZIEGLER, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

He cranks and fires ... BAUTISTA doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass

and that puts the tying run on at first

Shake Rattle and Rollers skipper walking down the bench

We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base

BAUTISTA leaves the field ... here comes Chris OWINGS ... he's a threat

ZIEGLER will keep an eye on him

* J. DONALDSON facing B. ZIEGLER, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2

They start the runner ... he delivers ... it's a pitchout! ... DONALDSON with a desperation swing

and he makes contact! ... it's a bleeder to the right side ... and it's through

Jean SEGURA ran over to cover second ... and he hit it right through the hole

and Chris OWINGS owns third easily ... and DONALDSON collects a lovely hit

a textbook hit-and-run ... for Josh DONALDSON, his 2nd hit of the series

* M. CARPENTER facing B. ZIEGLER, T 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Behind 1-2

DONALDSON's off and running ... ZIEGLER fires it in ... and it's chopped down the first base line

DAVIS's up with it ... this should do it ... and he steps on first for the out

to retire the side

Chris OWINGS ... he is now playing left field for Atchinson

Coming in to relieve KLUBER is Brad BRACH ... so KLUBER goes six innings ... his line ... 2 runs

on 6 hits ... a homer ... 2 walks ... he fans 3 ... he can only lose it ... for BRACH

his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander BRACH has worked an inning and two thirds

he has a 0.00 ERA

* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* C. DAVIS facing B. BRACH, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

He cranks and fires ... DAVIS wallops this ball ... it might be out of here

OWINGS is on the track ... back against the wall ... and he hauls it in ... one down

* C. GONZALEZ facing B. BRACH, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

The pitch ... fastball ... and it's pulled hard to right ... it's deep enough if it's fair

hooking ... just foul! ... strike one

* C. GONZALEZ facing B. BRACH, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

The offering to GONZALEZ ... high fly ball to deep center ... DYSON's back on the track

reaches up ... and brings it down ... two away

* A. RENDON facing B. BRACH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

The pitch from BRACH ... fastball ... high ... free pass to RENDON ... and the ump gives him first

* S. MARTE facing B. BRACH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1

And RENDON takes off ... line drive to third ... caught!

Taking the mound for the Yellow Bluebirds is Mark MELANCON ... the right-hander

so ZIEGLER goes two innings in relief ... the line on him ... 2 hits ... 2 walks

one strikeout ... for MELANCON his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher

it's his game to save

* TOP OF THE 8th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* B. DOZIER facing M. MELANCON, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

The pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... PEDERSON's chasing it down

but there's nothing he can do ... DOZIER cruises in to second

the tying run is now at second base ... for DOZIER, his 1st double of the series

for Brian DOZIER, his 3rd hit of the series

* J. KANG facing M. MELANCON, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

MELANCON rocks and fires ... and it hit him! ... that's his 3rd time clobbered in the series

KANG's in pain ... but he seems to be OK ... and he trots down to first

Shake Rattle and Rollers manager looking at his scoresheet

We have a break in the action ... and will bring in a pinch runner at first base

KANG leaves the field ... here comes Leonys MARTIN ... that makes him the DH for now

he's very agressive on the paths ... checks ... to move

* E. GATTIS facing M. MELANCON, T 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... high and inside ... ...and the steal is on!

STEAL BOTH OR THIRD ONLY?

(1-both, 2-third only*)

they're both going

THROW TO THIRD OR SECOND?

(1-third*, 2-second, 3-no throw)

LUCROY guns it down ... and DOZIER's ... in there! ... safe at third ... double steal!

oh, those Shake Rattle and Rollers ... for DOZIER ... that's his 1st steal of the series

and for MARTIN ... that's his 1st steal of the series

and that's the Shake Rattle and Rollers 2nd stolen base in this game

* E. GATTIS facing M. MELANCON, T 8th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 1-2

Here's the pitch from MELANCON ... GATTIS wallops this one to center field

it might be out of here ... tie game! ... PEDERSON is to the wall ... he has no more room

he's looking up ... leaps ... and grabs it! ... that one was over the wall

but PEDERSON brought it back in for the out ... and the runners scramble back

both runners tag

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

the coach has the windmill churning ... he's trying to score

TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)

and MARTIN's headed for third

THROW HOME OR TO THIRD? (1-home*, 2-third)

here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... safe...ahead of the ball

GATTIS picks up a sac fly and an RBI ... and MARTIN gets in to third

the go ahead run is now on third

Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 2

Shake Rattle and Rollers skipper walking down the bench

Michael SAUNDERS has a bat in his hands ... he'll go in for MYERS to face the right-hander

* M. SAUNDERS facing M. MELANCON, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2

Infielders in ... MARTIN at third with his arms out, crouched ... he delivers

popped up left side ... CORREA's racing over ... beyond the dugout

and he makes a sliding catch ... MARTIN's tagging

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they're holding him at third

* F. LINDOR facing M. MELANCON, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2

Looks at third ... MELANCON kicks and deals ... LINDOR started to go around

but he checked his swing in time ... he takes a walk to first

that was LINDOR's first walk of the series

Shake Rattle and Rollers skipper walking down the bench

He's calling on his reserves ... DYSON will not bat for the Shake Rattle and Rollers

here comes Kevin KIERMAIER ... bats left ... he grabs a bat ... up here the press box is still

as he makes the short trip to the batter's box

* K. KIERMAIER facing M. MELANCON, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 2-2

LINDOR two full strides off first ... they start the runner ... MELANCON delivers

lined shot to right ... MARTE racing in ... he's got it! ... three down!

Michael SAUNDERS stays in ... he goes to right field for the Shake Rattle and Rollers

Kevin KIERMAIER ... he'll be playing center field for Atchinson

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 2

* J. LUCROY facing B. BRACH, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

The pitch ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass ... BRACH expressionless

that was LUCROY's first walk of the series

* J. SEGURA facing B. BRACH, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2

He brings it in ... half swing ... strike! ... and LUCROY is stealing

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

GATTIS turns it around fast ... DOZIER tags him out ... and that costs them a lead-getter

that's one!

* J. SEGURA facing B. BRACH, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 2-2

The pitch ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for SEGURA

that was SEGURA's first walk of the series

* C. CORREA facing B. BRACH, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 2-2

Big hole on the right side ... SEGURA takes a good lead ... the pitch ... CORREA swings ... strike!

the steal is on

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

GATTIS turns it around fast ... the sweep tag ... tagged...safe!

that's his 1st steal of the series ... for Danville, their 2nd stolen base in this game

the go ahead run is now at second base

* C. CORREA facing B. BRACH, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 2-2

Speedy SEGURA edging toward third ... here comes the pitch ... and it gets by GATTIS!

he scrambles ... SEGURA makes it safely to third ... the go ahead run is now on third

* C. CORREA facing B. BRACH, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 2-2

Looks at third ... the offering to CORREA ... CORREA drives one down the left field line

if it stays fair ... and it's ... gone! ... home run for CORREA ... and two runs score

Carlos CORREA will circle the bases ... and he's sure taking his time

he's greeted at the plate

Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 4

And here comes Shake Rattle and Rollers manager ... again ... he's asking BRACH for the ball

he's calling for Ryan DULL ... the right-hander ... so BRACH goes one and a third in relief

he yielded ... 2 runs ... on one hit ... a homer ... walked 3 ... for DULL

his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander DULL has worked two innings

he has a 0.00 ERA ... the damage has been done ... he just wants to get out of the inning

* M. CABRERA facing R. DULL, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

The pitch ... CABRERA drills a seed ... outside of third ... and just foul ... strike one

* M. CABRERA facing R. DULL, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

DULL comes to him ... swung on ... fouled off ... strike two

* M. CABRERA facing R. DULL, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

The two-strike pitch ... that's high and deep by CABRERA ... 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

two away

* J. PEDERSON facing R. DULL, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2

DULL brings it to the plate ... taken for a strike ... PEDERSON goes down looking

he stood there like the house by the side of the road ... and watched it go by ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 9th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 4

* C. OWINGS facing M. MELANCON, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-4

The pitch to OWINGS ... OWINGS squibs it to the left side ... RENDON charges it

picks it up bare-handed and guns it to first ... but OWINGS beats the throw ... base hit

for Chris OWINGS, his 1st hit of the series

* J. DONALDSON facing M. MELANCON, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-4

Firstbaseman DAVIS perched right in front of the bag ... OWINGS going with the pitch ... swung on

grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first

one away ... OWINGS moves up ... there was no way to get the lead runner

* M. CARPENTER facing M. MELANCON, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-4

OWINGS stretching his lead ... here's a pitch ... slow chopper toward CORREA ... he charges it

surrounds it ... juggles it ... he'll go to first ... notch two ... and OWINGS moves to third

* B. DOZIER facing M. MELANCON, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 2-4

OWINGS takes his lead at third ... MELANCON brings it ... checked swing

and a roller back to the mound ... MELANCON is up with it ... goes to first ... and that does it

FINAL SCORE : Shake Rattle and Rollers 2, Yellow Bluebirds 4