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

So settle in ... this is a championship game

* F. LINDOR facing B. COLON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound ... COLON is up with it

takes his time ... and tosses it to BELT for the putout

* J. DONALDSON facing B. COLON, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

He lets it go ... banged to left center ... base hit ... DONALDSON rounds first

and holds with a single

* M. CARPENTER facing B. COLON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0

The pitch is on the way ... ripped to right center ... TROUT's after it ... he won't get it

he'll have to run after it ... and DONALDSON's around second ... he's digging ... running hard

he can smell the fresh bread at home ... coming down the line ... and he will score

CARPENTER's heading for third ... here comes the throw ... and CARPENTER's in standing

triple and an RBI

Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 0

* B. DOZIER facing B. COLON, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0

Light playing for the out at first ... CARPENTER alert at third ... the offering to DOZIER

the heater ... it's in there ... strike three ... and COLON is pumped! ... that's two!

and he gets a big strikeout with CARPENTER threatening on third

* S. LEON facing B. COLON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0

COLON looks CARPENTER back to third ... now COLON comes home with it ... in the air to center

no cause for alarm ... TROUT has it in his sights ... and he tucks it away

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

* M. TROUT facing A. SANCHEZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... one away

* D. LeMAHIEU facing A. SANCHEZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch comes in ... hit high ... that's into center ... KIERMAIER ... squeezes it ... two down

* J. MARTINEZ facing A. SANCHEZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

And the pitch ... squibber in front of the plate ... LEON grabs it ... fires to first

and MARTINEZ is retired ... to retire the side

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

* S. DREW facing B. COLON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch ... well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... MARTINEZ and TROUT converge

MARTINEZ calls him off ... and makes the catch ... one down

* W. MYERS facing B. COLON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

COLON delivers ... MYERS pops a little fly ... back of second ... LeMAHIEU and CRAWFORD going out

TROUT coming in ... coming in ... and TROUT makes the catch in front of CRAWFORD ... two down

* K. KIERMAIER facing B. COLON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

Now the delivery ... high fly ball to center ... TROUT drifts back ... he's at the warning track

taps the glove ... and brings it down ... that's three away

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

* B. BELT facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

To the plate ... swung on ... and missed ... strike one

* B. BELT facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

SANCHEZ fires it in ... a little roller to the right side ... DOZIER pounces on it

the quick toss to CARPENTER ... and he nails BELT by a step ... one away

* T. NAQUIN facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... high pop foul ... that should make the stands ... chasing it is CARPENTER

but it's several rows back ... a fan has a present for his little girl ... a brand-new baseball!

strike one

* T. NAQUIN facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

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

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

* R. SCHIMPF facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

NAQUIN stretches his lead off second ... the delivery ... popped high to the left side

DONALDSON drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch

for out number two ... and NAQUIN holds at second

* J. RAMIREZ facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1

NAQUIN stretching his lead ... the pitch ... this one is creamed ... MARTIN turns and runs

he can't get it ... NAQUIN's around third ... he'll score ... MARTIN picks it up and fires it in

a two-base hit for RAMIREZ

Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 1

* W. RAMOS facing A. SANCHEZ, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

RAMIREZ at second takes a big lead ... SANCHEZ deals ... swung on ... bounced toward the mound

SANCHEZ knocks it down ... now he has it ... he goes to first ... for the third out

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 1

* L. MARTIN facing B. COLON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... he goes the other way ... blooper to center ... toward the gap ... TROUT runs in on it

CRAWFORD's backing up ... TROUT makes the catch ... one down

* F. LINDOR facing B. COLON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch is on the way ... high fly ... left center ... TROUT's on his horse ... he'll get there

and does ... two down

* J. DONALDSON facing B. COLON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

He comes home ... high fly ball to center ... TROUT drifts back ... he's at the warning track

taps the glove ... and brings it down ... side retired

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 1

* B. CRAWFORD facing A. SANCHEZ, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

SANCHEZ to the wind ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by DOZIER ... he throws in time

one down

* M. TROUT facing A. SANCHEZ, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here he comes ... driven to right ... it's playable ... MYERS's there ... and he pulls it in

two down

* D. LeMAHIEU facing A. SANCHEZ, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... KIERMAIER runs straight back

he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down ... he made that look easy

three down

* TOP OF THE 4th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 1

* M. CARPENTER facing B. COLON, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Now the pitch ... slow roller toward third ... RAMIREZ has to rush his peg ... and he gets his man

sweet play by RAMIREZ ... one away

* B. DOZIER facing B. COLON, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch ... ripped to right center ... base hit ... TROUT's chasing it down

he'll have to hurry ... DOZIER's trying for two ... the throw ... safe at second

* S. LEON facing B. COLON, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

COLON rocks and fires ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and LEON trots down to first

and that sets up the double play ... and that's the 1st walk issued by COLON

that was LEON's first walk of the series

* S. DREW facing B. COLON, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1

The runners take their lead ... COLON rocks and fires ... off speed delivery ... DREW chases it

he's out of there! ... two away!

* W. MYERS facing B. COLON, T 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... swung on ... and it's a hard liner to LeMAHIEU

caught!

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 1

* J. MARTINEZ facing A. SANCHEZ, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

The pitch comes in ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by LEON...strikeout ... one down

* B. BELT facing A. SANCHEZ, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

SANCHEZ deals ... he pops it up ... CARPENTER's backing up ... he's calling for it

and makes the catch ... and that's out number two

* T. NAQUIN facing A. SANCHEZ, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

SANCHEZ delivers ... NAQUIN's called out on strikes ... that's three away

* TOP OF THE 5th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 1

* K. KIERMAIER facing B. COLON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

COLON brings it home ... swung on ... lined toward second ... LeMAHIEU back

and he makes the catch ... one away

* L. MARTIN facing B. COLON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here's a pitch ... MARTIN smashes one down the line ... RAMIREZ grabs it near the bag

he wings the long throw to first ... and gets MARTIN by a stride ... for out number two

* F. LINDOR facing B. COLON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

He comes home ... swing and a miss ... and LINDOR is out ... he didn't get cheated on that cut

that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 1

* R. SCHIMPF facing A. SANCHEZ, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Now he comes home with it ... cut on ... and missed ... SCHIMPF goes down swinging ... one down

* J. RAMIREZ facing A. SANCHEZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1

Here's the delivery ... driven to the gap in right ... MYERS can't get there ... it falls in

RAMIREZ is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from KIERMAIER

a photo finish at second ... SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for RAMIREZ

the go ahead run is now at second base ... that's his 2nd double of the game

* W. RAMOS facing A. SANCHEZ, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

SANCHEZ looks back at RAMIREZ on second ... SANCHEZ kicks and deals ... right by him

strike three ... two down!

* B. CRAWFORD facing A. SANCHEZ, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1

RAMIREZ stretches his lead off second ... SANCHEZ turns and fakes the throw to second

RAMIREZ steps back toward second ... SANCHEZ's back on the rubber ... the pitch ... on the hands

CRAWFORD flicks it to right ... DOZIER might have a play ... racing back for it

but it falls in ... MYERS chases it down ... RAMIREZ's well around third

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

they're waving RAMIREZ in

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

here comes the throw home

TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)

CRAWFORD's going for second

CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)

RAMIREZ scores ... CARPENTER cuts it to second ... and he's ... tagged out...not even close

Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 2

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

* J. DONALDSON facing B. COLON, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

The pitch ... a little roller to the right side ... LeMAHIEU pounces on it

the quick toss to BELT ... and he nails DONALDSON by a step ... one away

* M. CARPENTER facing B. COLON, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

COLON comes to him ... smashed hard at BELT ... he leaps ... just out of reach

that's good for extra bases ... NAQUIN's after it ... he's there ... the throw

he'll hold Matt to a double ... the tying run is now at second base

2nd hit for CARPENTER in the game

And here comes Light manager ... he's asking COLON for the ball

coming in to pitch is Jeremy JEFFRESS ... the right-hander ... so COLON goes five and a third

his line ... one earned run ... so far ... on 4 hits ... one walk ... he fans 3

he's responsible for the runner ... he will win it if they hold the 1-run lead

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

he inherits a runner in scoring position

* B. DOZIER facing J. JEFFRESS, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

CARPENTER extending his lead ... the offering ... lined hard to left

MARTINEZ had him played perfectly ... and he gloves it ... MARTINEZ scarcely had to move

CARPENTER's tagging

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

but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is returned to the infield

* S. LEON facing J. JEFFRESS, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

JEFFRESS working on CARPENTER to hold him close ... JEFFRESS comes home ... high fly ball to center

TROUT drifts under it ... moves in ... and makes the catch ... that's three away

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

* M. TROUT facing A. SANCHEZ, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

And the pitch ... in the air to center ... no cause for alarm ... KIERMAIER has it in his sights

and he tucks it away ... one away

* D. LeMAHIEU facing A. SANCHEZ, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

The pitch ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by DOZIER ... he throws in time

for the second out

* J. MARTINEZ facing A. SANCHEZ, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

SANCHEZ with the pitch ... right down the middle ... that's three away

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

* S. DREW facing J. JEFFRESS, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

The pitch comes in ... lined at BELT ... it's over his head ... NAQUIN 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

the tying run is now at second base

Shake Rattle and Rollers manager looking at his scoresheet

He's calling on his reserves ... is calling on the pine-sitters

that's Michael SAUNDERS heading in to replace MYERS

so the lefty will face JEFFRESS the right-hander

* M. SAUNDERS facing J. JEFFRESS, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

JEFFRESS spins and fakes the pickoff to second ... DREW hits the dirt!

he'll have to brush off a bit ... now JEFFRESS's set again ... the pitch comes in

upstairs with a fast one ... SAUNDERS doesn't offer ... and JEFFRESS gets the call

he's out on strikes ... one down

* K. KIERMAIER facing J. JEFFRESS, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

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

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

Shake Rattle and Rollers manager looking at his scoresheet

He's going to his bench ... for those of you scoring at home

MARTIN will leave the game for the Shake Rattle and Rollers ... Evan GATTIS will bat in his place

bats right ... he approves some lumber ... walks confidently before the crowd

* E. GATTIS facing J. JEFFRESS, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

Here comes the pitch ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... that's three away

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

Another defensive change by ... is sending in Jose BAUTISTA ... he'll be playing left for Atchinson

GATTIS is out

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

* B. BELT facing A. SANCHEZ, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

SANCHEZ winds up ... hit hard and deep ... slicing well out of play ... strike one

* B. BELT facing A. SANCHEZ, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

SANCHEZ into the wind ... BELT hits a comebacker ... SANCHEZ knocks it down

bare-hands it and throws to first ... close play! ... and the ump calls BELT out

* T. NAQUIN facing A. SANCHEZ, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

SANCHEZ with the offering ... popped up ... shallow center field ... KIERMAIER's coming on

and he's got it ... two gone

* R. SCHIMPF facing A. SANCHEZ, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

The pitch ... grounded hard to DONALDSON ... backhand stab ... and it's by him ... base hit

BAUTISTA's in ... he'll hold Ryan SCHIMPF to a single

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

so SANCHEZ goes six and two thirds ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... so far ... on 5 hits

he struck out 6 ... he's responsible for the runner ... he can only lose it

so despite a fine performance from Aaron SANCHEZ ... he cannot win this game

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

he's looking for one out

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

BRACH comes home ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep

SAUNDERS drifts into the gap ... and takes it in ... for the third out

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

* F. LINDOR facing J. JEFFRESS, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

The offering ... LINDOR blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance

it rattles the wall ... TROUT plays the carom ... LINDOR's going for two ... here's the throw

and LINDOR pulls in to second with a long double ... the tying run is now at second base

* J. DONALDSON facing J. JEFFRESS, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

LINDOR trying to look casual as he edges toward third ... he doubled to lead it off

the pitch to DONALDSON ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four

and DONALDSON trots down to first ... JEFFRESS is upset with himself

his control has deserted him for the moment ... that was DONALDSON's first walk of the series

And here comes Light manager ... again ... he's asking JEFFRESS for the ball

Tony BARNETTE will take the mound for Trevelin

so JEFFRESS goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... 2 hits ... one walk

he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runners

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

he'll be looking for the double play ... it's his game to save

* M. CARPENTER facing T. BARNETTE, T 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2

The runners take their lead ... the offering ... CARPENTER pops it up behind the plate

RAMOS tosses his mask away ... drifts back ... near the stands ... it's out of play

strike one

* M. CARPENTER facing T. BARNETTE, T 8th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2

Here comes the pitch ... off speed delivery ... CARPENTER chases it ... he's out of there!

that's one!

Shake Rattle and Rollers skipper walking down the bench

We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for LINDOR at second base

Chris OWINGS is headed out there now ... he's not blazing but he's quick ... checks ... to move

* B. DOZIER facing T. BARNETTE, T 8th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-2

BARNETTE into his motion ... delivers ... just outside ... ...and the steal is on!

STEAL BOTH OR THIRD ONLY?

(1-both, 2-third only*)

OWINGS breaks for third

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

RAMOS guns it down ... and OWINGS's ... out! ... lovely sweeping tag ... for the second out

DONALDSON holds at first

* B. DOZIER facing T. BARNETTE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-2

The pitch from BARNETTE ... DOZIER waves at it ... strike! ... DONALDSON breaks for second

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

RAMOS guns it down ... tags him ... DONALDSON racks up a stolen base

that's his 1st steal of the series ... the tying run is now at second base

* B. DOZIER facing T. BARNETTE, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-2

Quick move to the plate ... taken for a strike ... DOZIER goes down looking

he stood there like the house by the side of the road ... and watched it go by ... three away!

Chris OWINGS ... he'll be playing short for Atchinson

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 2

* W. RAMOS facing B. BRACH, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

BRACH winds and fires ... it's a whiff ... one down

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

taking the mound for the Shake Rattle and Rollers is Cody ALLEN

so BRACH goes only two thirds of an inning ... the line on him ... no runs or hits

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

* B. CRAWFORD facing C. ALLEN, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

Here's the pitch from ALLEN ... high fly ball to deep center ... KIERMAIER's back on the track

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

* M. TROUT facing C. ALLEN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 2-1

ALLEN winds up ... swung on ... big K ... and TROUT's retired ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 9th, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 2

* S. LEON facing T. BARNETTE, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

To the plate ... healthy cut by LEON ... he's out on strikes ... he's disgusted with himself

he had his pitch to hit ... but he just didn't make it happen ... one down

* S. DREW facing T. BARNETTE, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

BARNETTE into the wind ... DREW hits a ground-hugger toward second

LeMAHIEU picks it up and flips it to first ... routine ... two down!

* M. SAUNDERS facing T. BARNETTE, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-2

The delivery from BARNETTE ... rapped right back to the mound ... BARNETTE 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

FINAL SCORE : Shake Rattle and Rollers 1, Light 2