* TOP OF THE 1st, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* J. TURNER facing B. SNELL, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... easy bouncer to ZOBRIST ... he stops it ... flips to first ... in time ... one away
* M. BETTS facing B. SNELL, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now SNELL comes home with it ... grounded hard wide of third ... ESCOBAR just reaches it
over to first ... in time for the out ... two away
* C. BLACKMON facing B. SNELL, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from SNELL ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 0
* J. SMOAK facing T. WILLIAMS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The delivery from WILLIAMS ... SMOAK chops it toward FREEMAN ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off WILLIAMS and takes it himself ... one down
* M. TROUT facing T. WILLIAMS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to TROUT ... way outside ... TROUT draws a base on balls
that was TROUT's first walk of the series
* L. VOIT facing T. WILLIAMS, B 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch to VOIT ... VOIT turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
two down
* B. ZOBRIST facing T. WILLIAMS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
WILLIAMS now ... ground ball ... RENDON's up with it ... fires to second ... and they get him
for the final out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 0
* A. RENDON facing B. SNELL, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... RENDON's called out on strikes ... one away
* F. FREEMAN facing B. SNELL, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... it's a whiff ... two gone
* S. GENNETT facing B. SNELL, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... GENNETT sends it deep to right ... but not deep enough ... he gave it a good ride
but PUIG gets to it ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 0
* D. DAHL facing T. WILLIAMS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
WILLIAMS comes home ... he hits a lazy fly ball ... DAHL got under it ... and now so does BETTS
it's in the bag ... one away
* Y. PUIG facing T. WILLIAMS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here he comes ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... two away
* A. SIMMONS facing T. WILLIAMS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... grounded to the right side ... and GENNETT gloves it ... the throw
in plenty of time ... of Broken Dreams go down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 0
* A. JUDGE facing B. SNELL, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... paints the black ... strike three called ... one down
* B. CRAWFORD facing B. SNELL, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch from SNELL ... it's drilled straight at center fielder TROUT ... he's there
whoa! it's over his head ... it must have knuckled on him ... he's after the ball
he's at the wall ... CRAWFORD's around second ... he's chugging toward third
there'll be no play on him ... that ball was really smoked
and that's the 1st base knock for the Machine in this game
for Brandon CRAWFORD, his 1st triple of the series
* Y. MOLINA facing B. SNELL, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
The of Broken Dreams are looking for the play at the plate ... checks third ... the pitch ... lined
and caught by SNELL! ... two down! ... CRAWFORD holds safely
* J. TURNER facing B. SNELL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
CRAWFORD down the line some at third ... the delivery from SNELL ... taken...ball ... TURNER walks
and there are runners at the corners ... that was TURNER's first walk of the series
* M. BETTS facing B. SNELL, T 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... it's a high fly to right ... PUIG going back
he waits on it ... and makes the catch
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 0
* E. ESCOBAR facing T. WILLIAMS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch comes in ... ESCOBAR dribbles it toward third ... RENDON will have to hurry
the snap throw to first ... in time to retire ESCOBAR ... one away
* S. PEREZ facing T. WILLIAMS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for PEREZ
and that's the 1st base knock for the of Broken Dreams in this game
* J. SMOAK facing T. WILLIAMS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
WILLIAMS rocks and fires ... lined hard to right ... deep in the gap ... and JUDGE ... cuts it off
PEREZ's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... they're holding PEREZ at second
as the throw comes in ... the of Broken Dreams put two singles back-to-back
And here comes Machine manager ... he's asking WILLIAMS for the ball
Craig STAMMEN will take the mound for West Virginia ... the right-hander
so WILLIAMS is yanked early ... he goes only two and a third ... the line on him ... 2 hits
one walk ... he struck out 2 ... he's responsible for the runners ... he can still lose this game
for STAMMEN his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll be looking for the double play
* M. TROUT facing C. STAMMEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
STAMMEN fires it in ... TROUT pops it up behind the plate ... MOLINA tosses his mask away
running back ... it's out of play ... strike one
* M. TROUT facing C. STAMMEN, B 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
STAMMEN brings it to the plate ... off speed delivery ... TROUT chases it ... he's out of there!
two down
* L. VOIT facing C. STAMMEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
Now the delivery ... this one could have wings ... up ... up! ... and away!
a three-run shot to left ... that pitch was right in his wheelhouse
Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 3
* B. ZOBRIST facing C. STAMMEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
The pitch ... lined to right ... JUDGE will play it on the hop ... and ZOBRIST's on with a single
* D. DAHL facing C. STAMMEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
He brings it home ... taken ... ball one
* D. DAHL facing C. STAMMEN, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-0
The delivery from STAMMEN ... grounded deep into the hole ... CRAWFORD has it
throws quickly to GENNETT covering ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 4th, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 3
* C. BLACKMON facing B. SNELL, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch from SNELL ... BLACKMON turns the bat loose ... but comes up empty ... he's out of there
one down
* A. RENDON facing B. SNELL, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... SNELL fans him ... a pair of strikeouts for SNELL here in the 4th ... two down
for SNELL strikeout number 6
* F. FREEMAN facing B. SNELL, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... FREEMAN pops a little fly ... back of second ... ZOBRIST and SIMMONS going out
TROUT coming in ... coming in ... and TROUT makes the catch in front of SIMMONS ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 3
* Y. PUIG facing C. STAMMEN, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
STAMMEN winds up ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one away
* A. SIMMONS facing C. STAMMEN, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
STAMMEN into the wind ... driven to the gap in right ... JUDGE can't get there ... it falls in
SIMMONS is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from BLACKMON
he lays the tag on him ... SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for SIMMONS
* E. ESCOBAR facing C. STAMMEN, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
He delivers ... high fly ball to left ... BETTS drifts over ... plenty of room
and makes the catch ... SIMMONS's tagging
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* S. PEREZ facing C. STAMMEN, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-0
STAMMEN cranks it up ... swung on ... big K ... and PEREZ's retired ... three down
* TOP OF THE 5th, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 3
* S. GENNETT facing B. SNELL, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch ... on the ground ... back through the box ... ZOBRIST gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips GENNETT by a half step ... one down
* A. JUDGE facing B. SNELL, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SNELL delivers ... JUDGE pulls away ... but the ump says it's in there
and SNELL records a strikeout ... two gone ... for SNELL strikeout number 7
* B. CRAWFORD facing B. SNELL, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
Here's the delivery ... CRAWFORD pops a little fly ... back of second
ZOBRIST and SIMMONS going out ... TROUT coming in ... coming in
and TROUT makes the catch in front of SIMMONS ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 3
* J. SMOAK facing C. STAMMEN, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He delivers ... fly ball center field ... should be no trouble ... BLACKMON's there
and he pulls it in ... one down
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking STAMMEN for the ball
coming in to pitch is Yoshihisa HIRANO ... the right-hander
so STAMMEN goes two innings in relief ... his line ... one earned run ... on 3 hits ... a homer
he fans 3 ... for HIRANO his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* M. TROUT facing Y. HIRANO, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
He lets it go ... on the ground ... back through the box ... GENNETT gloves it ... spins and fires
long stretch ... just nips TROUT by a half step ... for the second out
* L. VOIT facing Y. HIRANO, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-0
Now the pitch ... cut on ... way out in front ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 6th, Machine 0, of Broken Dreams 3
* Y. MOLINA facing B. SNELL, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
SNELL winds up ... routine fly ball to right ... PUIG moves under it ... taps the glove
and makes the catch ... one away!
* J. TURNER facing B. SNELL, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
He cranks and fires ... it's a shot down the line to right ... near the foul pole ... and it's
foul! ... strike one
* J. TURNER facing B. SNELL, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3
The pitch from SNELL ... grounded to the right side ... wide of first ... and it squirts by SMOAK
and on into right for a base hit ... and TURNER has himself a single
* M. BETTS facing B. SNELL, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
Here's a pitch ... on the hands ... popped up ... ESCOBAR's waving off the others ... he's under it
he puts it away
* C. BLACKMON facing B. SNELL, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3
SNELL comes to him ... lined hard over first ... PUIG races over ... he cuts it off in the corner
TURNER's around 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*)
BLACKMON's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
TURNER scores ... SMOAK cuts it to third ... and BLACKMON's ... SAFE!...on a close play
and BLACKMON just outran the ball
Machine 1, of Broken Dreams 3
* A. RENDON facing B. SNELL, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Behind 1-3
...and BLACKMON's stealing home! ... here's the pitch ... high and outside ... and he's ... safe!
and he's stolen home! ... yes, a great slide and the run scores!
his teammates are out to congratulate him ... that's his 1st steal of the series
Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 3
* A. RENDON facing B. SNELL, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
He delivers ... RENDON sends it in the air ... deep right center field ... TROUT goes over
PUIG goes over ... and right fielder PUIG chases it down ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 3
* B. ZOBRIST facing Y. HIRANO, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... swung on ... hot smash to GENNETT ... just out of reach
and ZOBRIST's aboard with a single ... Ben with his 2nd hit in this game
Of Broken Dreams skipper walking down the bench
The of Broken Dreams have asked for time ... they're making a move
and will bring in a pinch runner at first base ... ZOBRIST leaves the field
here comes Jackie BRADLEY ... he's a threat ... HIRANO will keep an eye on him
* D. DAHL facing Y. HIRANO, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
Firstbaseman FREEMAN perched right in front of the bag ... HIRANO comes to him ... just inside
now BRADLEY is sprinting toward second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA turns it around fast ... SAFE!...good jump ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* D. DAHL facing Y. HIRANO, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
Speedy BRADLEY edging toward third ... HIRANO rocks and fires ... checked swing ... ball four
and he trots down to first ... HIRANO is upset with himself
his control has deserted him for the moment ... and that sets up the double play
that was DAHL's first walk of the series
Of Broken Dreams manager looking at his scoresheet
We have a break in the action ... is sending in a runner for BRADLEY
it's Joey WENDLE and he's trotting out to second base ... he's a threat
HIRANO will keep an eye on him
* Y. PUIG facing Y. HIRANO, B 6th, No Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 3-2
The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... strike called ... ...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)
MOLINA guns it down ... and WENDLE's ... safe!...close call ... double steal! ... what a play!
the daring pays off ... how about those of Broken Dreams! ... for WENDLE
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and for DAHL ... that's his 1st steal of the series
and that's the of Broken Dreams 3rd stolen base in this game
* Y. PUIG facing Y. HIRANO, B 6th, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 3-2
Infield deep ... WENDLE with a good lead off third ... the pitch ... lined to FREEMAN ... caught!
spins and throws to second ... oh, double play ... WENDLE hugs the bag
the Machine doing their best to keep this game close
* A. SIMMONS facing Y. HIRANO, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-2
Looks at third ... the pitch ... there's a looping liner to left ... BETTS got a great jump
charging hard ... and he makes the shoestring catch! ... of Broken Dreams gone!
For those of you keeping score at home ... mark this down ... Joey WENDLE will stay in the game
he goes to second base for the of Broken Dreams
* TOP OF THE 7th, Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 3
* F. FREEMAN facing B. SNELL, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... a blast to right ... that could be trouble ... PUIG's chasing it ... he's at the track
against the wall ... he makes the catch ... one down
* S. GENNETT facing B. SNELL, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
The pitch ... lofted to center ... TROUT has the range ... and the bead ... and he puts it away
two gone
* A. JUDGE facing B. SNELL, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
SNELL fires it in ... JUDGE jacks one to deep left ... DAHL retreats ... still going back
to the track ... to the wall ... and puts it away ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 3
* E. ESCOBAR facing Y. HIRANO, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... another wide one ... ball four ... and ESCOBAR heads down to first
that was ESCOBAR's first walk of the series
* S. PEREZ facing Y. HIRANO, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
Now the delivery ... PEREZ pounds it on the ground ... GENNETT stops it on one hop
shovels to CRAWFORD for the force ... and he leaps over ESCOBAR and guns it to first
not in time! ... PEREZ reaches ... but they get the lead runner ... one down
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking HIRANO for the ball ... pitching change
lefty Tony WATSON climbs the hill ... and that will turn around SMOAK
so HIRANO goes two innings in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... walked 2
one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner
for WATSON his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be looking for the double play
* J. SMOAK facing T. WATSON, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
There goes PEREZ ... he delivers ... swung on ... grounded hard to short ... off his chest
he picks it up ... throws quickly to first ... two away ... and PEREZ hugs second
PEREZ had a good jump on the pitch ... there was no way to get the lead runner
* M. TROUT facing T. WATSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
Quick move to the plate ... he swings ... it's smashed deep to left center
that's good for extra bases ... BLACKMON's chasing it down ... PEREZ scores
TROUT hits second under full steam ... but puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in
double for TROUT
Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 4
* L. VOIT facing T. WATSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-2
TROUT extending his lead ... WATSON into his motion ... delivers ... swung on ... base hit
down the line to right ... JUDGE gallops for it ... he has it ... TROUT's around third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving TROUT in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and he's ... in standing ... VOIT holds at first with a single
Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 5
* J. WENDLE facing T. WATSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
Here comes the pitch ... high and inside ... and the count goes full
* J. WENDLE facing T. WATSON, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
The runner's going ... high fly deep to right ... JUDGE's back to the warning track
he's under it ... and makes the catch ... for the third out
Machine skipper walking down the bench
He's calling on his reserves ... that's Eugenio SUAREZ in to replace CRAWFORD
so the righty will challenge the southpaw SNELL ... he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate
* TOP OF THE 8th, Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 5
* E. SUAREZ facing B. SNELL, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Here's the delivery ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for SUAREZ
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by SNELL ... that was SUAREZ's first walk of the series
* Y. MOLINA facing B. SNELL, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 2-5
Quick move to the plate ... and it's bounced in the dirt! ... it gets away from PEREZ
SUAREZ goes to second ... and they score that a wild pitch
* Y. MOLINA facing B. SNELL, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
SNELL spins and fakes the pickoff to second ... and SUAREZ scrambles back to second
now SNELL's set again ... he brings it home ... MOLINA pops a little fly ... back of second
TROUT coming on ... coming on ... and makes the catch in front of SIMMONS
SUAREZ held up and now he tags
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the throw comes in
* J. TURNER facing B. SNELL, T 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
Now SNELL pitches ... off-balance swing ... missed ... strike three ... two down
* M. BETTS facing B. SNELL, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... powered into left field ... DAHL's right there ... and pulls it down ... side retired
Eugenio SUAREZ ... now playing short for the Machine
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 5
* D. DAHL facing T. WATSON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
The pitch from WATSON ... upstairs with a fast one ... DAHL doesn't offer
and WATSON gets the call ... he's out on strikes ... one down
* Y. PUIG facing T. WATSON, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Here's the pitch from WATSON ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying
and BETTS chases it down! ... what a catch ... two down
* A. SIMMONS facing T. WATSON, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
WATSON comes home ... there's a looping liner to left ... BETTS will have to hurry ... charging hard
and he makes the shoestring catch! ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 9th, Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 5
* C. BLACKMON facing B. SNELL, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
SNELL now ... checked swing ... they check with the third base ump ... he went around ... one away
BLACKMON has now struck out 3 times
* A. RENDON facing B. SNELL, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
SNELL to the wind ... RENDON looks at strike three ... two down
RENDON has now struck out 3 times
* F. FREEMAN facing B. SNELL, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
SNELL deals ... a whiff! ... and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : Machine 2, of Broken Dreams 5