* TOP OF THE 1st, of Broken Dreams 0, Machine 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* J. SMOAK facing R. STRIPLING, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now STRIPLING comes home with it ... he pops it up ... FREEMAN's backing up ... GENNETT's over
waves off FREEMAN ... one away
* J. WENDLE facing R. STRIPLING, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... healthy cut by WENDLE ... he's out on strikes ... two away
* W. ASTUDILLO facing R. STRIPLING, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... lined to short ... and he spears it! ... ASTUDILLO's gone
of Broken Dreams go down
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, of Broken Dreams 0, Machine 0
* B. NIMMO facing M. MIKOLAS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... NIMMO looks at strike three ... one down
* M. BETTS facing M. MIKOLAS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
MIKOLAS with the pitch ... BETTS raps it to the right side ... WENDLE ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and BETTS is retired ... and that's the second out
* C. BLACKMON facing M. MIKOLAS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... BLACKMON skies it to center ... should be an easy play ... BRADLEY roams over for it
and records the putout ... three down
* TOP OF THE 2nd, of Broken Dreams 0, Machine 0
* R. ACUNA facing R. STRIPLING, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
STRIPLING brings it to the plate ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right
BLACKMON's racing over ... so's BETTS ... it drops in for a hit
and he will make second easily ... a double for Ronald ACUNA
* D. DAHL facing R. STRIPLING, T 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
ACUNA now with an aggressive lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... the pitch ... it's a whiff
that's one!
* A. SIMMONS facing R. STRIPLING, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
Speedy ACUNA edging toward third ... STRIPLING spins and fires to second ... the tag ... safe!
now STRIPLING's set again ... he lets it go ... high and away ... and it gets by CERVELLI!
he scrambles ... ACUNA moves up
* A. SIMMONS facing R. STRIPLING, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0
Infield deep ... checks third ... now STRIPLING pitches ... fastball ... lined shot to right
it drops in for a hit ... ACUNA scores ... SIMMONS holds first with a single
of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 0
* J. REALMUTO facing R. STRIPLING, T 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
Now the delivery ... swing and a miss ... hang up a K for STRIPLING ... two gone
* E. ESCOBAR facing R. STRIPLING, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 1-0
The offering from STRIPLING ... half swing ... yes! ... ESCOBAR went too far ... out on strikes
side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 0
* A. RENDON facing M. MIKOLAS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
MIKOLAS winds up ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... BRADLEY's racing over
so's DAHL ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Anthony RENDON ... for RENDON, his 1st double of the series
for Anthony RENDON, his 1st hit of the series
* F. FREEMAN facing M. MIKOLAS, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
RENDON moves another step away from second ... he doubled to lead it off ... here's the pitch
base hit right field ... DAHL's there ... RENDON rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving RENDON in
THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here comes the throw home
TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)
FREEMAN's going for second
CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)
RENDON scores ... ESCOBAR cuts it to second ... and he's ... out by a mile
of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 1
* E. SUAREZ facing M. MIKOLAS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... just off the corner ... a base on balls ... MIKOLAS was trying to be a little too fine
* S. GENNETT facing M. MIKOLAS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right ... DAHL's there ... reaches up
and hauls it in ... that's the second out ... and SUAREZ gets back safely
as the throw comes in
* F. CERVELLI facing M. MIKOLAS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch to CERVELLI ... it's crushed deep to center field ... BRADLEY turns and watches ... later!
it's long gone! ... that sounded like a firecracker off the bat ... a two-run shot
of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 3
* B. CRAWFORD facing M. MIKOLAS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here's the pitch ... swung on ... lined to short ... he won't get it ... and CRAWFORD is on at first
for Brandon CRAWFORD, his 2nd hit of the series
* B. NIMMO facing M. MIKOLAS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... low and away ... ball one
* B. NIMMO facing M. MIKOLAS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Here he comes ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... three down
* TOP OF THE 3rd, of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 3
* J. BRADLEY facing R. STRIPLING, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
STRIPLING fires it in ... OOOOF! ... BRADLEY flails the air
but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench ... one away
for STRIPLING, that's already his 5th strikeout of the game
* J. SMOAK facing R. STRIPLING, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... two away ... 6th strikeout for STRIPLING
* J. WENDLE facing R. STRIPLING, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... up the chimney ... a towering pop-up in foul ground ... CERVELLI near the dugout
and he gloves it for the out ... of Broken Dreams gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 3
* M. BETTS facing M. MIKOLAS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... slashed into the hole ... WENDLE to his left ... he has it ... over to SMOAK
BETTS's gone ... for out number one
* C. BLACKMON facing M. MIKOLAS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
MIKOLAS brings it home ... routine grounder to SIMMONS ... he's up with it ... over to first
and BLACKMON is retired ... and that's out number two
* A. RENDON facing M. MIKOLAS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Now the delivery ... RENDON hits it in the air to fairly deep right field ... DAHL is over
and so is the at bat for RENDON ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 3
* W. ASTUDILLO facing R. STRIPLING, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
To the plate ... in on the fists ... ASTUDILLO fights it off ... into shallow right
and he's on at first
* R. ACUNA facing R. STRIPLING, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
To the plate ... STRIPLING fans him ... one down ... 7th strikeout for STRIPLING
And here comes Machine manager ... he's asking STRIPLING for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... and lefty Jose ALVARADO takes the mound to face DAHL
so STRIPLING is yanked early ... he goes only three and a third ... the game for STRIPLING
one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits ... he struck out 7 ... he's responsible for the runner
for ALVARADO ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty ALVARADO has worked two innings
he has a 0.00 ERA ... he'll be looking for the double play
* D. DAHL facing J. ALVARADO, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
He brings it in ... DAHL sends one to straightaway center ... BLACKMON's got a bead
he squeezes it ... that's out number two ... and ASTUDILLO returns to first
* A. SIMMONS facing J. ALVARADO, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Firstbaseman FREEMAN's on the bag ... he brings it in ... SIMMONS pounds it on the ground
GENNETT stops it on one hop ... shovels to CRAWFORD for the force ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 3
* F. FREEMAN facing M. MIKOLAS, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... off his fists ... a weak pop fly ... easy chance for WENDLE ... and FREEMAN is retired
and there's one away
* E. SUAREZ facing M. MIKOLAS, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... banged to left center ... base hit ... SUAREZ rounds first ... and holds with a single
for Eugenio SUAREZ, his 1st hit of the series
* S. GENNETT facing M. MIKOLAS, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
The pitch to GENNETT ... it's back to him at the mound ... MIKOLAS turns and throws to second
in time for the out ... and GENNETT's on at first ... and there are now two away
* F. CERVELLI facing M. MIKOLAS, B 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
To the plate ... hit deep ... BRADLEY takes three steps to his right ... backs ... this should do it
and he takes it in ... and that retires the side
* TOP OF THE 5th, of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 3
* J. REALMUTO facing J. ALVARADO, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Here's a pitch ... hit hard toward the gap in right center ... BLACKMON's racing back
he won't get it ... it's off the wall ... BLACKMON chases it down
REALMUTO cruises in to second ... for REALMUTO, his 1st double of the series
for J.T. REALMUTO, his 1st hit of the series
* E. ESCOBAR facing J. ALVARADO, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
ALVARADO working on REALMUTO to hold him close ... he's on with a lead-off double
the pitch comes in ... rip and a miss by ESCOBAR ... and that's a strikeout ... one down
* J. BRADLEY facing J. ALVARADO, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
REALMUTO moves quietly toward third ... the pitch ... half swing ... oh! ... Jackie went too far
out on strikes ... two away
* J. SMOAK facing J. ALVARADO, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
REALMUTO edges a bit more off second ... ALVARADO with the offering ... breaking ball ... cut on
and missed ... SMOAK goes down swinging ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 3
* B. CRAWFORD facing M. MIKOLAS, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... grounded hard wide of third ... ESCOBAR just reaches it ... over to first
in time for the out ... one down
* B. NIMMO facing M. MIKOLAS, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
He lets one go ... breaking ball ... called strike three ... two gone
NIMMO has now struck out 3 times
* M. BETTS facing M. MIKOLAS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
MIKOLAS with the offering ... MIKOLAS jams him
BETTS fights it off and muscles it toward shallow right
it drops back of first and rolls into foul ground ... DAHL hustles over
but BETTS has himself a fluke two-base hit ... for BETTS, his 1st double of the series
for Mookie BETTS, his 1st hit of the series
* C. BLACKMON facing M. MIKOLAS, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
BETTS stretching his lead ... the pitch ... lined to second ... and he's got it!
and that retires the side
* TOP OF THE 6th, of Broken Dreams 1, Machine 3
* J. WENDLE facing J. ALVARADO, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
And the pitch ... low ... ball four ... Joey hustles down to first
that was WENDLE's first walk of the series
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking ALVARADO for the ball
coming in to relieve ALVARADO is Matt STRAHM
ALVARADO pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... his line ... one hit ... one walk
he struck out 3 ... he's responsible for the runner
for STRAHM his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be trying to keep WENDLE on first
* W. ASTUDILLO facing M. STRAHM, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
Firstbaseman FREEMAN ready for a throw from STRAHM ... the pitch ... swung on
grounded hard to short ... off his chest ... he picks it up ... throws quickly to first
one away! ... WENDLE moves up ... there was no way to get the lead runner
* R. ACUNA facing M. STRAHM, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
WENDLE at second takes a big lead ... now STRAHM pitches ... checked swing
they check with the first base ump ... he rings him up ... two away
* D. DAHL facing M. STRAHM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
WENDLE moves another step away from second ... he lets it go ... and DAHL unloads on it
that's long gone ... a tape measure job deep to right
of Broken Dreams 3, Machine 3
* A. SIMMONS facing M. STRAHM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... in the dirt ... ball one
* A. SIMMONS facing M. STRAHM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
The pitch ... line drive base hit to right ... BETTS fields it and throws it to second
a clean single for SIMMONS ... Andrelton with his 2nd hit in this game
for Andrelton SIMMONS, his 3rd hit of the series
* J. REALMUTO facing M. STRAHM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
STRAHM brings it home ... swung on ... strike! ... SIMMONS is off to the races
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from CERVELLI ... the sweep tag ... SIMMONS sneaks in ... CERVELLI made it close
SIMMONS had a great jump ... he stole it on STRAHM ... that's his 1st steal of the series
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position
* J. REALMUTO facing M. STRAHM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 3-3
STRAHM cranks it up ... fastball ... and it gets by CERVELLI! ... he scrambles
SIMMONS makes it safely to third ... the go ahead run is now on third
* J. REALMUTO facing M. STRAHM, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 3-3
SIMMONS takes his lead at third ... the pitch ... soft grounder to RENDON ... he fields it
the long throw to first ... to retire the side
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, of Broken Dreams 3, Machine 3
* A. RENDON facing M. MIKOLAS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 3-3
And now the pitch ... looped into short right ... it dunks in for a base hit
nothing anyone could do about that ... that's a single for Anthony RENDON
the go ahead run has reached ... 2nd hit for RENDON in the game
for Anthony RENDON, his 2nd hit of the series
Salvador PEREZ is now catching ... REALMUTO is out
* F. FREEMAN facing M. MIKOLAS, B 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 3-3
Firstbaseman SMOAK holding the runner on ... the offering ... and FREEMAN puts a charge into it
deep to right center ... if it's deep enough ... jackpot! ... home run for Freddie
and two runs score ... Freddie trots around the bases ... he loves a trip downtown
he's greeted at the plate
of Broken Dreams 3, Machine 5
* E. SUAREZ facing M. MIKOLAS, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The pitch to SUAREZ ... grounded weakly to SMOAK ... and he steps on first for the out ... one down
* S. GENNETT facing M. MIKOLAS, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
MIKOLAS comes to him ... cut on ... a topper out front ... MIKOLAS has it ... goes to first
in time for the out
* F. CERVELLI facing M. MIKOLAS, B 6th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
Now the delivery ... hard two-bouncer to short ... SIMMONS covers it...plenty of time ... fires
for the third out
* TOP OF THE 7th, of Broken Dreams 3, Machine 5
* E. ESCOBAR facing M. STRAHM, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
He lets one go ... ESCOBAR pounds it on the ground to short ... CRAWFORD is there ... the throw over
and in time ... that's one!
* J. BRADLEY facing M. STRAHM, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The pitch ... fly ball center field ... BLACKMON roams back ... plenty of room
and he brings it down ... that's two!
* J. SMOAK facing M. STRAHM, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
And the pitch comes in ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back ... bye-bye
over the left field wall
of Broken Dreams 4, Machine 5
* J. WENDLE facing M. STRAHM, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
STRAHM with the offering ... well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... NIMMO and BLACKMON converge
NIMMO calls him off ... and makes the catch ... for the third out
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, of Broken Dreams 4, Machine 5
* B. CRAWFORD facing M. MIKOLAS, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
MIKOLAS with the offering ... hit high ... that's into center ... BRADLEY ... squeezes it
one down
* B. NIMMO facing M. MIKOLAS, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-4
And now the pitch ... breaking ball ... ball four ... and NIMMO trots down to first
and that's only the 2nd walk issued by MIKOLAS ... that was NIMMO's first walk of the series
* M. BETTS facing M. MIKOLAS, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
Firstbaseman SMOAK right on the bag ... he cranks and fires ... in tight ... ball one
* M. BETTS facing M. MIKOLAS, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-4
The pitch ... 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
And here comes of Broken Dreams manager ... he's asking MIKOLAS for the ball
there will be a change on the mound ... they give the ball to Richard BLEIER
he'll challenge the lefty-hitting BLACKMON ... so MIKOLAS goes six and a third ... his line
5 runs ... so far ... on 8 hits ... 2 homers ... 2 walks ... he fans 3
he's responsible for the runners ... he can only lose it
for BLEIER his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw
he'll be looking for the double play
* C. BLACKMON facing R. BLEIER, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-4
The delivery ... popped high to the right side ... WENDLE drifts back ... infield fly called
he's under it ... and makes the catch ... and the runners hold
* A. RENDON facing R. BLEIER, B 7th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 5-4
The runners take their lead ... he lets one go ... grounded hard to ESCOBAR ... he scoops it up
and tags third
He'll go to the bullpen ... and Kirby YATES a right-hander will take over
so STRAHM goes two innings in relief ... his line ... 2 runs ... on 3 hits ... 2 homers
one strikeout ... for YATES ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander YATES has worked two and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record
one win ... no losses ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 8th, of Broken Dreams 4, Machine 5
* W. ASTUDILLO facing K. YATES, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
YATES winds up ... high and inside ... ball one
* W. ASTUDILLO facing K. YATES, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 4-5
The pitch ... a blast to right ... way back ... it's gone! ... Willians ties the game!
he just went with the pitch ... ASTUDILLO will touch all the bases
and he's sure taking his time
of Broken Dreams 5, Machine 5
* R. ACUNA facing K. YATES, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 5-5
He brings it in ... lofted down the line to right ... BETTS racing over ... he won't get it
he cuts it off ... ACUNA wisely holds first ... he's on with a single
the go ahead run has reached ... that's ACUNA's 2nd hit of the game
* D. DAHL facing K. YATES, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 5-5
Firstbaseman FREEMAN's on the bag ... ACUNA with a substantial lead ... throw to first ... he's back
YATES gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... the pitch ... swung on
base hit right field ... toward the gap ... that's good for extra bases ... BETTS digging
he's got it ... ACUNA 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*)
DAHL's going for third
CUT IT TO THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
here's the play at the plate ... and ACUNA's ... SAFE!...on a close play ... the run scores!
and ACUNA just outran the ball ... and DAHL takes third on the throw
of Broken Dreams 6, Machine 5
* A. SIMMONS facing K. YATES, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 6-5
Infield deep ... DAHL with a good lead off third ... he brings it home ... hit in the air to right
not deep ... BETTS drifts over ... taps the glove ... and SIMMONS's gone ... DAHL tags
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
they're waving him home ... here comes the throw ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play
SIMMONS picks up a sac fly and an RBI
of Broken Dreams 7, Machine 5
* S. PEREZ facing K. YATES, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
Here he comes ... right by him ... strike three ... two gone
* E. ESCOBAR facing K. YATES, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The pitch comes in ... it misses ... ball four ... and ESCOBAR will get the base
* J. BRADLEY facing K. YATES, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 7-5
The pitch ... swung on and missed ... that's three away ... BRADLEY has now struck out 3 times
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, of Broken Dreams 7, Machine 5
* F. FREEMAN facing R. BLEIER, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
He delivers ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... SMOAK
takes the high hop ... he flips to BLEIER covering ... and they get him
And here comes of Broken Dreams manager ... again ... he's asking BLEIER for the ball
he'll bring in of Broken Dreams right-hander Kyle CRICK ... so BLEIER goes one inning in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... for CRICK his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
* E. SUAREZ facing K. CRICK, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
The pitch ... didn't mean to swing ... a slow roller to the left side
SIMMONS will have to rush his throw ... and he gets SUAREZ ... nice play ... two away!
* S. GENNETT facing K. CRICK, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
He comes home ... cut on ... ripped to right center ... DAHL gallops for it ... he cuts it off
GENNETT wisely holds first ... for Scooter GENNETT, his 2nd hit of the series
* F. CERVELLI facing K. CRICK, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 5-7
CRICK into his motion ... delivers ... upstairs ... and CERVELLI isn't tempted ... ball number four
and he takes his base ... and that puts the tying run on at first
And here comes of Broken Dreams manager ... again ... he's asking CRICK for the ball
on his way to the mound is Brandon MORROW ... so CRICK goes only one third of an inning
his line ... one hit ... one walk ... he leaves with two runners on
for MORROW his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
Machine skipper walking down the bench
Trying to make it happen ... Daniel ROBERTSON will now hit for CRAWFORD ... bats right
he grabs a bat ... walks confidently before the crowd
* D. ROBERTSON facing B. MORROW, B 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 5-7
The runners take their lead ... the pitch to ROBERTSON ... just catches the plate ... see ya later
three down!
Daniel ROBERTSON stays in ... he'll be playing shortstop for West Virginia
Coming in to relieve YATES is Yoshihisa HIRANO ... YATES pitched one inning in relief
the line on him ... 3 runs ... on 3 hits ... a homer ... one walk ... he fans 2 ... for HIRANO
his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander HIRANO has worked two innings
he has a 4.50 ERA
* TOP OF THE 9th, of Broken Dreams 7, Machine 5
* J. SMOAK facing Y. HIRANO, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
HIRANO comes to him ... a towering fly ball to center ... BLACKMON roams over ... plenty of room
and hauls it in ... one away
* J. WENDLE facing Y. HIRANO, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
The offering to WENDLE ... popped high in front of the plate ... CERVELLI tosses his mask away
waves off RENDON ... and he's got it ... two down
Of Broken Dreams manager looking at his scoresheet
He'll make a change ... is yanking Willians ASTUDILLO ... he's sending Michael LORENZEN to the plate
that makes him the DH ... bats right ... he grabs a bat ... and heads toward the plate
ASTUDILLO leaves this game with 2 hits ... including a home run ... the one RBI
* M. LORENZEN facing Y. HIRANO, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 7-5
To the plate ... high fly ball to deep right ... BETTS's back to the warning track
he's against the wall ... reaches up ... and brings it down ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, of Broken Dreams 7, Machine 5
* B. NIMMO facing B. MORROW, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
Now MORROW pitches ... swung on ... fly ball right field ... DAHL moves under it ... backpedals
and takes it in ... one down!
* M. BETTS facing B. MORROW, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
MORROW into the wind ... strike three ... he's out of there ... two down!
And here comes of Broken Dreams manager ... he's asking MORROW for the ball
coming in to pitch is Michael FOLTYNEWICZ ... so MORROW goes one inning in relief
the line on him ... no runs or hits ... he struck out 2
for FOLTYNEWICZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he's looking for one out ... it's his game to save
* C. BLACKMON facing M. FOLTYNEWICZ, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 5-7
FOLTYNEWICZ comes home ... hard two-bouncer to short ... SIMMONS covers it...plenty of time
fires ... and that's the final out of the game
FINAL SCORE : of Broken Dreams 7, Machine 5