* TOP OF THE 1st, Light 0, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* M. TROUT facing C. KLUBER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... routine fly ball to right ... KIERMAIER's there ... he waits on it
lowers the glove ... and makes the catch ... one down
* D. LeMAHIEU facing C. KLUBER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
KLUBER into the wind ... that's high and deep by LeMAHIEU ... MARTIN is on the run ... on the run
it's starting to tail away from him ... and it drops in ... LeMAHIEU is headed for second
he's in to second ahead of the throw ... for LeMAHIEU, his 1st double of the series
for D.J. LeMAHIEU, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. MARTINEZ facing C. KLUBER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
KLUBER brings it to the plate ... hot shot to the right side ... DOZIER to his left ... he has it
no play at third ... and he flips to first ... in time ... two gone ... LeMAHIEU moves up
* B. BELT facing C. KLUBER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
LeMAHIEU takes his lead at third ... now the delivery ... swung on ... grounded hard toward LINDOR
it's by him into left ... LeMAHIEU scores ... BELT holds first with a single
Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
* T. NAQUIN facing C. KLUBER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The pitch ... NAQUIN draws a walk ... wait a minute ... the ump says it's strike three
NAQUIN was already heading to first ... he can't believe it ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 0
* F. LINDOR facing Z. DAVIES, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He brings it home ... LINDOR smacks it toward the hole ... CRAWFORD far to his right ... nice stop
but he bobbles it ... LINDOR takes a big turn around first ... but he'll stop there
they give him a single ... for Francisco LINDOR, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. DONALDSON facing Z. DAVIES, B 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... right back through the box ... past a ducking DAVIES
and on into centerfield for a base hit ... LINDOR's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach has his arms in the air ... he'll hold at second
as the throw comes in ... a pair of singles for Atchinson
for Josh DONALDSON, his 3rd hit of the series
And here comes Light manager ... he's asking DAVIES for the ball ... they'll go to Jeurys FAMILIA
so DAVIES is yanked early ... he goes only but didn't get an out ... he yielded ... 2 hits
he leaves with two runners on ... he can still lose this game ... for FAMILIA
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander FAMILIA has worked two thirds of an inning
he has a lofty 13.50 ERA ... no record yet ... he'll be looking for the double play
* M. CARPENTER facing J. FAMILIA, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 0-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... grounder to third ... RAMIREZ's up with it
no play on LINDOR at third ... the long throw to first ... and he fires it right by BELT
LINDOR scores easily ... DONALDSON's around second ... he'll make third
and CARPENTER has to settle for one ... as the ball is returned to the infield
he never made the turn ... RAMIREZ picks up an error
Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 1
* B. DOZIER facing J. FAMILIA, B 1st, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 1-1
Light playing for the double play ... the runners take their lead ... FAMILIA kicks and deals
easy bouncer to LeMAHIEU ... he's up with it ... throws to second for one ... out
back to first for two ... not in time ... DOZIER beats it out ... and a run scores
Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 2
* S. LEON facing J. FAMILIA, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 2-1
DOZIER is off with the pitch ... lined toward third ... base hit ... MARTINEZ's racing to the line
DOZIER's digging around third ... they're waving him home ... he'll score
LEON stops at second ... as the throw comes in ... double and an RBI
Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* S. DREW facing J. FAMILIA, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... lined to second ... and he's got it! ... he fires to CRAWFORD at second
double play ... and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* R. SCHIMPF facing C. KLUBER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He comes home ... and it's lined to center field ... MARTIN takes three steps to his right
and hauls it in ... one down
* J. RAMIREZ facing C. KLUBER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he punches him out
two gone
* J. BANDY facing C. KLUBER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... heads up! ... that pitched drilled BANDY
just below the helmet in the back of the neck ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out ... BANDY's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he makes his way slowly down to first
* B. CRAWFORD facing C. KLUBER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
The pitch to CRAWFORD ... KLUBER fans him ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* W. MYERS facing J. FAMILIA, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He cranks and fires ... MYERS dribbles one to the left of the mound ... FAMILIA can't reach it
CRAWFORD charges in ... grabs it and throws in one motion ... and nips MYERS at first
one down
* K. KIERMAIER facing J. FAMILIA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here's a pitch ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for KIERMAIER
for Kevin KIERMAIER, his 1st hit of the series
* L. MARTIN facing J. FAMILIA, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
KIERMAIER's off and running ... the delivery ... he goes the opposite way
hit to MARTINEZ in deep left ... he's after it ... plenty of room ... and he takes it in
and that's the second out ... KIERMAIER scampers back to first
* F. LINDOR facing J. FAMILIA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
KIERMAIER two full strides off first ... the delivery ... half swing ... strike!
and there goes KIERMAIER! ... they'll have trouble catching him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from BANDY ... the slide ... and he's safe ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* F. LINDOR facing J. FAMILIA, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
KIERMAIER edges a bit more off second ... he brings it in ... strike three ... he's out of there
side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* M. TROUT facing C. KLUBER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
KLUBER with the offering ... it's grounded into the hole ... CARPENTER to his right
and it's through ... TROUT's on at first ... for Mike TROUT, his 1st hit of the series
* D. LeMAHIEU facing C. KLUBER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
There goes TROUT!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
LEON comes up throwing ... nails him! ... LEON got rid of that ball in a hurry
you know, the Russians claim they invented this game ... perhaps manager has had a job offer
one away
* D. LeMAHIEU facing C. KLUBER, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
KLUBER into the wind ... it's deep to center ... way back ... MARTIN's racing to the track
against the wall ... and he makes the catch ... two down
* J. MARTINEZ facing C. KLUBER, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... LEON moves under it
he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... to retire the side
In from the bullpen is Kelvin HERRERA ... the right-hander ... FAMILIA pitched two innings in relief
his line ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... one strikeout ... for HERRERA
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander HERRERA has worked two innings
he has a lofty 13.50 ERA ... no record yet
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* J. DONALDSON facing K. HERRERA, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... off-balance swing ... it's skied ... in foul territory ... BANDY moves under it
he has it measured ... and makes the catch ... for out number one
* M. CARPENTER facing K. HERRERA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
HERRERA comes to him ... that's batted to the right side ... BELT fields it
and he outraces CARPENTER to the bag ... for the do-it-yourself putout ... two down
* B. DOZIER facing K. HERRERA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here's the pitch from HERRERA ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
* S. LEON facing K. HERRERA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
DOZIER is off with the pitch ... HERRERA delivers ... lofted down the line to right
NAQUIN races over ... into the corner ... he's there ... he's got it ... to retire the side
* TOP OF THE 4th, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* B. BELT facing C. KLUBER, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The delivery ... BELT doesn't offer ... and he draws a free pass
that was BELT's first walk of the series
And here comes Shake Rattle and Rollers manager ... he's asking KLUBER for the ball
coming in to relieve KLUBER is Seung-Hwan OH ... so KLUBER is yanked early
he goes only three innings ... he yielded ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits
one walk ... he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
for OH his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll be looking for the double play
* T. NAQUIN facing S. OH, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Quick move to the plate ... heads up! ... that pitched drilled NAQUIN
just below the helmet in the back of the neck ... that's his 1st time clobbered in the series
the umpire is calling time ... the trainer's out ... Tyler NAQUIN ... he's on his feet
it doesn't look good ... Tyler is back on his feet ... and they're taking him out of the game
he could be gone for the series ... The report from the clubhouse... ... Tyler NAQUIN
injured for 5 days
Light skipper walking down the bench
NAQUIN is injured ... who ya gunna call? ... will hustle Kyle SEAGER out to run for him
we'll have to see if he stays in the game ... SEAGER is no speed merchant
but he won't slow you down
* R. SCHIMPF facing S. OH, T 4th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... SCHIMPF pops it up behind the plate
LEON tosses his mask away ... moves under it ... and he makes the catch
* J. RAMIREZ facing S. OH, T 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The delivery ... grounded hard to short ... could be two ... LINDOR fields it
flips to DOZIER at second ... over to first ... double play ... and they get out of the inning
Kyle SEAGER ... he goes to third base for the Light
Jose E. RAMIREZ remains in the game ... he'll be playing right field for Trevelin
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* S. DREW facing K. HERRERA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... and MARTINEZ chases it down!
what a catch ... one away
* W. MYERS facing K. HERRERA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here's the delivery ... swung on and missed ... he struck him out ... two down
* K. KIERMAIER facing K. HERRERA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Now the delivery ... back through the box ... past HERRERA ... and on into center field
KIERMAIER rounds first and holds with a single ... Kevin with his 2nd hit in this game
for Kevin KIERMAIER, his 2nd hit of the series
* L. MARTIN facing K. HERRERA, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Now he throws to first ... and KIERMAIER gets back ... not his best move
now HERRERA is back on the rubber ... the pitch ... MARTIN squibs it to the left side
a swinging bunt ... SEAGER charges it ... picks it up and guns it to first
but MARTIN beats the throw ... that'll be an infield hit for MARTIN
for Leonys MARTIN, his 1st hit of the series
* F. LINDOR facing K. HERRERA, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The pitch comes in ... slow chopper toward CRAWFORD ... he charges it ... scoops it
goes to first ... for the out
* TOP OF THE 5th, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* J. BANDY facing S. OH, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He delivers ... BANDY chops it toward CARPENTER ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off OH and takes it himself ... one away
* B. CRAWFORD facing S. OH, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He cranks and fires ... cut on ... a topper out front ... OH has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
And here comes Shake Rattle and Rollers manager ... again ... he's asking OH for the ball
coming in to relieve OH is Cody ALLEN ... the right-hander
OH pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... the game for OH ... no runs or hits
for ALLEN ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander ALLEN has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out
* M. TROUT facing C. ALLEN, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... easy fly ball to MYERS ... plenty of room ... he moves under it ... and brings it down
three down
Is bringing in Brad HAND to face DONALDSON ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
HERRERA pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... 2 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
for HAND ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty HAND has worked two innings
he has a lofty 13.50 ERA ... no record yet
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* J. DONALDSON facing B. HAND, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here comes the pitch ... swung on and missed ... one away
* M. CARPENTER facing B. HAND, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... misses the strike zone ... CARPENTER ambles to first
* B. DOZIER facing B. HAND, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Now he comes home with it ... HAND fans him ... two gone
* S. LEON facing B. HAND, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... LEON doesn't offer ... and HAND gets the call
he's out on strikes ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 6th, Light 1, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* D. LeMAHIEU facing C. ALLEN, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Now ALLEN comes home with it ... soft liner to right ... toward the gap
it drops in front of KIERMAIER ... and LeMAHIEU's aboard with a single
that's LeMAHIEU's 2nd hit of the game ... for D.J. LeMAHIEU, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. MARTINEZ facing C. ALLEN, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... he goes the opposite way ... and it's through ... base hit right field
KIERMAIER retrieves it ... LeMAHIEU holds at second ... and MARTINEZ's on with a single
the tying run is on ... for J.D. MARTINEZ, his 1st hit of the series
And here comes Shake Rattle and Rollers manager ... again ... he's asking ALLEN for the ball
coming in to pitch is Kenley JANSEN ... so ALLEN goes only one third of an inning ... he yielded
2 hits ... he leaves with two runners on ... for JANSEN his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he'll be looking for the double play
* B. BELT facing K. JANSEN, T 6th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... JANSEN comes home ... right by him ... strike three ... one away!
* K. SEAGER facing K. JANSEN, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3
The runners take their lead ... now the delivery ... smashed hard at CARPENTER
that will get through ... KIERMAIER racing in ... he's up with it ... LeMAHIEU's around third
MARTINEZ's well around second
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving LeMAHIEU in
TRY FOR THIRD ALSO? (1-yes, 2-no*)
MARTINEZ's headed for third
THROW HOME OR TO THIRD?
(1-home, 2-third, 3-no throw*)
the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and SEAGER's headed for second on the throw
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
oh, close call ... the gamble pays off ... and MARTINEZ moves to third
SEAGER takes second on the throw
Light 2, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* R. SCHIMPF facing K. JANSEN, T 6th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-3
Shake Rattle and Rollers playing for the out at first ... at third MARTINEZ takes a short lead
the pitch comes in ... popped foul behind first ... DOZIER's racing over ... into foul territory
he calls off CARPENTER ... and makes the catch ... two away! ... and the runners hold
* J. RAMIREZ facing K. JANSEN, T 6th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-3
The runners take their lead ... JANSEN kicks and deals ... hard bouncer to DOZIER ... he charges
scoops it ... flips to first ... they just get him ... three down!
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Light 2, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* S. DREW facing B. HAND, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He delivers ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four
Stephen takes his base on the walk ... that was DREW's first walk of the series
Shake Rattle and Rollers skipper walking down the bench
The Shake Rattle and Rollers have asked for time ... they're making a move
is sending in a runner for DREW ... it's Chris OWINGS and he's trotting out to first base
that makes him the DH for now ... he has good speed
Shake Rattle and Rollers skipper wants that run
* W. MYERS facing B. HAND, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
He lets one go ... swung on ... strike! ... and OWINGS is stealing ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
BANDY guns it down ... the ump signals ... out! ... one away
* W. MYERS facing B. HAND, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
HAND brings it home ... hot shot to the right side ... LeMAHIEU to his left ... pebble bounce!
juggles it ... throws quickly to first ... and gets him by a step ... two away!
* K. KIERMAIER facing B. HAND, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
Here's the pitch ... KIERMAIER's called out on strikes ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 7th, Light 2, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* J. BANDY facing K. JANSEN, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
JANSEN brings it to the plate ... easy bouncer to DOZIER ... he stops it ... flips to first
in time ... notch one
* B. CRAWFORD facing K. JANSEN, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
JANSEN winds up ... strike three ... he's out of there ... two gone
And here comes Shake Rattle and Rollers manager ... again ... he's asking JANSEN for the ball
coming in to pitch is Brad BRACH ... the right-hander
so JANSEN goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... his line ... one hit ... he fans 2
for BRACH ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander BRACH has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out
* M. TROUT facing B. BRACH, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... upstairs with a fast one ... TROUT doesn't offer ... and that's ball number four
and Mike will get down to first ... and that puts the tying run on at first
* D. LeMAHIEU facing B. BRACH, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-3
They start the runner ... BRACH comes home ... LeMAHIEU lines one deep to right
that'll be good for extra bases ... KIERMAIER's after it ... it's off the wall
and it gets by him ... TROUT rounds third ... he'll score ... LeMAHIEU's heading for third
they're waving him home ... DOZIER's relay ... and he's ... OUT!...on a close play
his ambition outran his feet ... score that a triple ... to retire the side
Light 3, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
He's calling for Dan JENNINGS ... the left-hander ... so HAND goes two innings in relief
the game for HAND ... no runs or hits ... 2 walks ... he struck out 4
for JENNINGS his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win
Shake Rattle and Rollers manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to his bench ... Jose BAUTISTA has a bat in his hands
he'll step in for MARTIN to face the left-hander
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Light 3, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* J. BAUTISTA facing D. JENNINGS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
JENNINGS winds up ... it's grounded into the hole ... scooped by CRAWFORD ... thrown on to first
it's in the dirt ... but they get him ... BELT digs it out ... one away!
* F. LINDOR facing D. JENNINGS, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... two down
* J. DONALDSON facing D. JENNINGS, B 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
JENNINGS winds up ... strike three ... DONALDSON swung right through it ... side retired
Moving from left field to right field ... Wil MYERS
Kevin KIERMAIER will stay in the game ... he goes to center field for the Shake Rattle and Rollers
Jose BAUTISTA ... he goes to left field for the Shake Rattle and Rollers
* TOP OF THE 8th, Light 3, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* J. MARTINEZ facing B. BRACH, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
BRACH with the offering ... grounded to short ... LINDOR's there ... the throw to first ... gets him
for out number one
* B. BELT facing B. BRACH, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The offering from BRACH ... base hit right field ... MYERS takes it on one bounce
and BELT's on with a single ... the go ahead run has reached
that's BELT's 2nd hit of the game ... for Brandon BELT, his 2nd hit of the series
* K. SEAGER facing B. BRACH, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Space on the right ... BRACH cranks it up ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right
base hit ... MYERS's got a long way to go ... he's there ... BELT rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR THIRD ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
SEAGER's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and BELT's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
oh, close call ... the gamble pays off ... and SEAGER takes third on the throw
Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* R. SCHIMPF facing B. BRACH, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-3
Infield drawn in ... checks third ... the pitch ... scorched ... and caught by BRACH! ... two away
SEAGER holds safely
* J. RAMIREZ facing B. BRACH, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-3
SEAGER down the line some at third ... the pitch ... grounded to CARPENTER ... bad bounce
but he's got it ... waves off BRACH ... and he tags the bag for the out ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* M. CARPENTER facing D. JENNINGS, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
The offering to CARPENTER ... grounder to LeMAHIEU ... he scoops it up ... flips to first
for the first out
* B. DOZIER facing D. JENNINGS, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
JENNINGS with the pitch ... DOZIER skies it to center ... should be easy ... TROUT roams over for it
and records the putout ... two down!
Shake Rattle and Rollers skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... is yanking Sandy LEON ... he's sending Evan GATTIS to the plate
bats right ... he selects a chopstick ... strides toward the box
* E. GATTIS facing D. JENNINGS, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
JENNINGS with the pitch ... hit in the air to left field ... MARTINEZ's over ... he's there
and he takes it in ... for the final out
Evan GATTIS stays in ... he is now catching for Atchinson
Coming in to pitch is Ryan DULL ... the right-hander ... BRACH pitched one and a third in relief
he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... one walk ... for DULL his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 9th, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* J. BANDY facing R. DULL, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The offering ... it's skied ... LINDOR's backing up ... waves off DONALDSON ... and takes it in
one away
* B. CRAWFORD facing R. DULL, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch comes in ... half swing ... he held up ... but it caught the corner
CRAWFORD can't believe it ... two gone ... CRAWFORD has now struck out 3 times
* M. TROUT facing R. DULL, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-3
The pitch ... long fly to center ... Kevin KIERMAIER ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... that's three away
He'll go to the pen ... on to relieve is right-hander Jeremy JEFFRESS
JENNINGS pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits ... he struck out 2
for JEFFRESS ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander JEFFRESS has worked an inning and two thirds ... he has a 0.00 ERA
it's his game to save
Shake Rattle and Rollers manager looking at his scoresheet
He's going to his bench ... they're replacing Chris OWINGS
Jung Ho KANG is enlisted to hit for him ... that makes him the DH ... bats right
he shoulders the bat ... and heads toward the plate
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 3
* J. KANG facing J. JEFFRESS, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-4
Here's the pitch from JEFFRESS ... hit deep ... it's going ... it goes! ... over the left field wall
Jung Ho trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown ... he claps his hands
Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 4
* W. MYERS facing J. JEFFRESS, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
JEFFRESS with the offering ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... LeMAHIEU's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... for out number one
* K. KIERMAIER facing J. JEFFRESS, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... it's lifted high in the air ... center fielder TROUT parks under it ... he's got it
and KIERMAIER's gone ... that's two!
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. JEFFRESS, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch to BAUTISTA ... BAUTISTA pops it up behind the plate ... BANDY moves under it
and hauls it in ... three down!
* TOP OF THE 10th, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 4
* D. LeMAHIEU facing R. DULL, T 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
He brings it in ... a line drive off the bat of LeMAHIEU ... BAUTISTA runs in on it
and it stays up for him ... he's got it ... LeMAHIEU is around first
he thought it would drop in ... one away
* J. MARTINEZ facing R. DULL, T 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
DULL winds up ... MARTINEZ looks at strike three ... two away
* B. BELT facing R. DULL, T 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
Now he comes home with it ... BELT lashes one to right ... toward the gap ... MYERS races over
but he won't get it ... BELT's going for two ... and there will be a play at second ... the tag
safe!...on a very close play ... double for BELT ... the go ahead run is now at second base
Brandon with his 3rd hit in this game ... for BELT, his 1st double of the series
for Brandon BELT, his 3rd hit of the series
* K. SEAGER facing R. DULL, T 10th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
DULL turns and fakes the throw to second ... BELT hits the dirt! ... he'll have to brush off a bit
DULL's back on the rubber ... now the pitch ... grounded hard to DONALDSON
he takes the high hop ... juggles it ... the long throw to first ... just in time
* BOTTOM OF THE 10th, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 4
* F. LINDOR facing J. JEFFRESS, B 10th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... one down ... LINDOR has now struck out 3 times
* J. DONALDSON facing J. JEFFRESS, B 10th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
To the plate ... strike three ... DONALDSON swung right through it ... two away
DONALDSON has now struck out 3 times
* M. CARPENTER facing J. JEFFRESS, B 10th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... popped high in front of the plate ... BANDY tosses his mask away ... waves off SEAGER
and he's got it ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 11st, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 4
* R. SCHIMPF facing R. DULL, T 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
DULL kicks and deals ... swung on ... smashed toward the gap in right center
KIERMAIER's racing back ... it's over his head ... off the wall ... he's chasing it down
SCHIMPF hits second under full steam
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
and he puts on the brakes ... the coach is holding him up ... double for SCHIMPF
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position ... for SCHIMPF, his 1st double of the series
for Ryan SCHIMPF, his 2nd hit of the series
* J. RAMIREZ facing R. DULL, T 11st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
DULL spins and fires to second ... the tag ... safe! ... now DULL's set again ... he brings it home
swung on ... bounced toward the mound ... DULL knocks it down ... now he has it
no play at third ... he takes the out at first ... SCHIMPF moves to third
so here we go, sports fans ... the go ahead run is now on third
* J. BANDY facing R. DULL, T 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 4-4
Infield drawn in ... SCHIMPF takes his lead at third ... and now the pitch ... checked swing
strike three ... and DULL is pumped! ... two away
and he gets a big strikeout with SCHIMPF threatening on third
* B. CRAWFORD facing R. DULL, T 11st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 4-4
Checks third ... DULL with the offering ... CRAWFORD hits a comebacker ... DULL knocks it down
bare-hands it and throws to first ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 11st, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 4
* B. DOZIER facing J. JEFFRESS, B 11st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
JEFFRESS brings it home ... just off the plate ... and he issues a free pass
and JEFFRESS has walked the winning run
* E. GATTIS facing J. JEFFRESS, B 11st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
There goes DOZIER ... he delivers ... bounced toward first ... BELT is up with it
no play at second ... and he steps on first for the out ... so fasten your seat belts once again
the winning run is now on second
* J. KANG facing J. JEFFRESS, B 11st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 4-4
He lets one go ... KANG tops it down the third base line ... SEAGER gets his glove on it
now the long throw ... BELT scoops it on one hop ... and KANG is retired
and DOZIER moves to third
And here comes Light manager ... again ... he's asking JEFFRESS for the ball
taking the mound for the Light is Joe BLANTON ... the right-hander
so JEFFRESS goes two and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... one earned run ... so far
on one hit ... a homer ... one walk ... he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runner
for BLANTON ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander BLANTON has worked two innings ... he has a lofty 9.00 ERA ... no record yet
he's looking for one out
Shake Rattle and Rollers manager looking at his scoresheet
Trying to stir up a little magic ... and Wil MYERS is stepping out of the box
manager is sending in a pinch hitter ... who is it? ... oh, it's Michael SAUNDERS
he'll face the right-hander ... he grabs a bat
* M. SAUNDERS facing J. BLANTON, B 11st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 4-4
DOZIER down the line some at third ... BLANTON with the pitch ... softly hit to left
it'll be a tough chance for MARTINEZ ... running toward the line ... in foul ground
and he hauls it in ... that's the third out!
The skipper has to do something with SAUNDERS ... he'll keep Michael in the game
he goes to right field for the Shake Rattle and Rollers
Taking the mound for the Shake Rattle and Rollers is Edwin DIAZ ... the right-hander
DULL pitched three innings in relief ... the game for DULL ... 2 hits ... he struck out 3
for DIAZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
it's his game to win
* TOP OF THE 12nd, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 4
* M. TROUT facing E. DIAZ, T 12nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The delivery ... it's a shot down the line to right ... near the foul pole ... and it's ... foul!
strike one
* M. TROUT facing E. DIAZ, T 12nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
The pitch ... grounded weakly to CARPENTER ... and he steps on first for the out ... one down
* D. LeMAHIEU facing E. DIAZ, T 12nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
And now the pitch ... long fly to center ... Kevin KIERMAIER ... he's going ... he's going
he reaches out ... he makes the catch ... two down
* J. MARTINEZ facing E. DIAZ, T 12nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
DIAZ brings it home ... MARTINEZ hits a frozen rope ... to straightaway center
right there is KIERMAIER ... and he gloves it for the putout ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 12nd, Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 4
* K. KIERMAIER facing J. BLANTON, B 12nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 4-4
BLANTON now ... BLANTON misses ... ball four ... KIERMAIER will go to first
and BLANTON has walked the winning run ... that was KIERMAIER's first walk of the series
* J. BAUTISTA facing J. BLANTON, B 12nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 4-4
KIERMAIER bluffs going ... the pitch ... BLANTON misses ... ball four ... BAUTISTA will go to first
BLANTON is upset with himself ... his control has deserted him for the moment
and the winning run moves into scoring position ... that was BAUTISTA's first walk of the series
* F. LINDOR facing J. BLANTON, B 12nd, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 4-4
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... ground ball to CRAWFORD ... could be two
flips to LeMAHIEU at second ... over to first ... not in time ... KIERMAIER moves to third
* J. DONALDSON facing J. BLANTON, B 12nd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Tied 4-4
Infield deep ... KIERMAIER alert at third ... BLANTON fires it in ... that's a well hit ball
out to deep left ... MARTINEZ races to the wall ... don't forget to write! ... it's all over
it's a goner ... DONALDSON got the fat of the bat on that one
Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 7
FINAL SCORE : Light 4, Shake Rattle and Rollers 7