* TOP OF THE 1st, Machine 0, Coal Miners 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* J. TURNER facing J. TAILLON, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
TAILLON brings it to the plate ... low ... ball four ... TURNER hustles down to first
* M. BETTS facing J. TAILLON, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
TAILLON comes to him ... swung on ... one-hopper to second ... shovels to TURNER ... for one
back to first ... double play
* C. BLACKMON facing J. TAILLON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... BLACKMON swings ... and he got hold of that one ... way back ... and it's long gone!
home run ... BLACKMON touches them all
Machine 1, Coal Miners 0
* F. FREEMAN facing J. TAILLON, T 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
TAILLON brings it home ... a high drive to deepest center ... YELICH has it all the way
just a loud out ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Machine 1, Coal Miners 0
* B. HARPER facing C. CARRASCO, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch ... HARPER raps it to the right side ... GENNETT ranges to his left
the quick peg to first ... and HARPER is retired ... one away
* M. MUNCY facing C. CARRASCO, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
He brings it home ... that's batted to the right side ... FREEMAN fields it
and he runs to first ahead of MUNCY ... two away
* C. YELICH facing C. CARRASCO, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
CARRASCO to the wind ... YELICH chops it toward FREEMAN ... he backs up and plays the big hop
he waves off CARRASCO and takes it himself ... for the final out
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Machine 1, Coal Miners 0
* E. SUAREZ facing J. TAILLON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
TAILLON winds and fires ... swung on ... it's popped foul behind third ... ARENADO's running for it
at the stands ... it's out of play ... strike one
* E. SUAREZ facing J. TAILLON, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
And now the pitch ... just catches the plate ... see ya later ... one down
* S. GENNETT facing J. TAILLON, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
The pitch is on the way ... a whiff! ... a pair of strikeouts for TAILLON here in the 2nd
two gone
* A. JUDGE facing J. TAILLON, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0
He brings it in ... JUDGE waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Machine 1, Coal Miners 0
* A. BENINTENDI facing C. CARRASCO, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
CARRASCO comes to the plate ... bounced up the middle ... GENNETT's racing over ... he's got it
spins...fires to first ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit
for Andrew BENINTENDI, his 1st hit of the series
* N. ARENADO facing C. CARRASCO, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1
BENINTENDI bluffs going ... BENINTENDI is off with the pitch ... quick move to the plate
lined toward first ... it's over his head ... JUDGE's got a long way to go
BENINTENDI races to third ... they're waving him home ... the throw from right field ... too late
BENINTENDI scores ... and ARENADO's in to second standing
Machine 1, Coal Miners 1
And here comes Machine manager ... he's asking CARRASCO for the ball
taking the mound for the Machine is Pedro STROP ... so CARRASCO is yanked early
he goes only one inning ... the line on him ... one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits
he's responsible for the runner ... he can still lose this game
for STROP his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* C. BELLINGER facing P. STROP, B 2nd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
STROP kicks and deals ... breaking ball ... bounced past STROP ... CRAWFORD's over
makes the pick up ... throws quickly ... one away ... ARENADO holds
* J. ALTUVE facing P. STROP, B 2nd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
Now he comes home with it ... and ALTUVE is caught looking ... two down
* T. TURNER facing P. STROP, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
The offering ... grounded to the right side ... and GENNETT gloves it ... this should do it
and he flips to first ... in time ... side retired
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Machine 1, Coal Miners 1
* B. CRAWFORD facing J. TAILLON, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch comes in ... driven to right ... it's playable ... HARPER's there ... and he covers it
one away
* Y. MOLINA facing J. TAILLON, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... swing and a miss ... and MOLINA is out ... two away
* J. TURNER facing J. TAILLON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
TAILLON brings it home ... fastball ... bounced up the middle ... ALTUVE over ... and it's through
base hit for TURNER ... for Justin TURNER, his 4th hit of the series
* M. BETTS facing J. TAILLON, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
They're holding TURNER ... and now the pitch ... easy bouncer to ALTUVE ... he's up with it
over to TURNER covering second ... in time ... three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Machine 1, Coal Miners 1
* E. DIAZ facing P. STROP, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
STROP fires it in ... chopper back to the mound ... STROP up with it ... flips to first
for the out
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking STROP for the ball
so hands the ball to T.J. McFARLAND ... the Machine left-hander will face HARPER
so STROP goes one and a third in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits ... one strikeout
for McFARLAND his first appearance in the series ... he's a southpaw ... it's his game to win
* B. HARPER facing T. McFARLAND, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
McFARLAND winds and fires ... HARPER started to go around ... but he checked his swing in time
he takes a walk to first
* M. MUNCY facing T. McFARLAND, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... low ... now HARPER is sprinting toward second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
the peg ... safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* M. MUNCY facing T. McFARLAND, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
HARPER moves another step away from second ... the delivery ... hard shot to TURNER at third
he's up with it ... he'll go to first ... for the out ... two down ... HARPER holds
* C. YELICH facing T. McFARLAND, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
HARPER stretching his lead ... McFARLAND cranks it up ... and YELICH unloads on it
that's long gone ... a tape measure job deep to right
Machine 1, Coal Miners 3
* A. BENINTENDI facing T. McFARLAND, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
McFARLAND to the wind ... lazy fly to center ... easy chance for BLACKMON ... he's got it
three down
Coming in to pitch is Jesse CHAVEZ ... so TAILLON is yanked early ... he goes only three innings
the game for TAILLON ... one earned run ... on 2 hits ... a homer ... one walk
he struck out 4 ... for CHAVEZ his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 4th, Machine 1, Coal Miners 3
* C. BLACKMON facing J. CHAVEZ, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
CHAVEZ delivers ... CHAVEZ misses ... ball four ... BLACKMON will go to first
that was BLACKMON's first walk of the series
* F. FREEMAN facing J. CHAVEZ, T 4th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
And there goes BLACKMON! ... they'll have trouble catching him
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
DIAZ strongarms it down there ... the tag ... and they nail him! ... one down
* F. FREEMAN facing J. CHAVEZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Here's the pitch from CHAVEZ ... swung on ... big K ... and FREEMAN's retired ... two down
* E. SUAREZ facing J. CHAVEZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He wheels and deals ... popped a mile high ... DIAZ throws off his mask ... he's there
takes a step back ... and it pops out of his mitt ... and that's a fair ball
SUAREZ is on at first ... score that an error on DIAZ
* S. GENNETT facing J. CHAVEZ, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
And the pitch comes in ... checked swing ... he went around ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Machine 1, Coal Miners 3
* N. ARENADO facing T. McFARLAND, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
McFARLAND brings it to the plate ... grounded weakly to FREEMAN
and he steps on first for the out ... one down
* C. BELLINGER facing T. McFARLAND, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
McFARLAND into the wind ... one-hopper to second ... over to first ... notch two
* J. ALTUVE facing T. McFARLAND, B 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... banged to left center ... BETTS's running to the gap ... BLACKMON's racing over
BETTS calls him off ... and makes the catch ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 5th, Machine 1, Coal Miners 3
* A. JUDGE facing J. CHAVEZ, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
The offering ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... YELICH's chasing it down
but there's nothing he can do ... JUDGE cruises in to second
for JUDGE, his 1st double of the series ... for Aaron JUDGE, his 1st hit of the series
* B. CRAWFORD facing J. CHAVEZ, T 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
The pitch ... it's roped hard to right ... HARPER races back ... reaches over his shoulder
and makes the catch ... JUDGE's tagging...HARPER turns and sets
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but they're holding him at second ... as the ball is returned to the infield
* Y. MOLINA facing J. CHAVEZ, T 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
He lets one go ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by DIAZ...strikeout ... two gone
* J. TURNER facing J. CHAVEZ, T 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
And now the pitch ... swing and a miss ... and TURNER is out ... he didn't get cheated on that cut
three down
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Machine 1, Coal Miners 3
* T. TURNER facing T. McFARLAND, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... TURNER blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... BLACKMON plays the carom ... TURNER's going for two ... here's the throw
and TURNER pulls in to second with a long double ... for TURNER, his 1st double of the series
for Trea TURNER, his 1st hit of the series
* E. DIAZ facing T. McFARLAND, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
TURNER now with an aggressive lead ... he doubled to lead it off ... McFARLAND brings it home
taken ... strike ... there goes TURNER ... great jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA fires ... the tag ... SAFE!...the hand got in ... he steals third
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... and that's the Coal Miners 2nd stolen base in this game
* E. DIAZ facing T. McFARLAND, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-1
Machine playing for the out at first ... TURNER at third with his arms out, crouched ... the pitch
lined hard over GENNETT ... base hit ... JUDGE takes it on the bounce ... TURNER scores easily
and DIAZ has the RBI
Machine 1, Coal Miners 4
* B. HARPER facing T. McFARLAND, B 5th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
Big hole on the right side ... and the pitch ... swung on ... one-hopper to second
shovels to CRAWFORD ... for one ... back to first ... bang! bang! ... double play!
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking McFARLAND for the ball
taking the mound for the Machine is Jose ALVARADO ... the left-hander
McFARLAND pitched two and a third in relief ... he yielded ... 3 runs ... on 3 hits ... a homer
one walk ... for ALVARADO ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the lefty ALVARADO has worked two thirds of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he's looking for one out
* M. MUNCY facing J. ALVARADO, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... healthy cut by MUNCY ... he's out on strikes ... that's three away
Taking the mound for the Coal Miners is Seth LUGO ... the right-hander
CHAVEZ pitched two innings in relief ... his line ... one hit ... one walk ... he fans 4
for LUGO his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
* TOP OF THE 6th, Machine 1, Coal Miners 4
* M. BETTS facing S. LUGO, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
Here's a pitch ... BETTS lofts a routine fly ball to center ... YELICH drifts under it
and hauls it in ... one away
* C. BLACKMON facing S. LUGO, T 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
LUGO delivers ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... YELICH's racing over
so's HARPER ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Charlie BLACKMON ... Charlie with his 2nd hit in this game
for BLACKMON, his 1st double of the series ... for Charlie BLACKMON, his 2nd hit of the series
* F. FREEMAN facing S. LUGO, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
BLACKMON extending his lead ... LUGO delivers ... fastball ... high ... free pass to FREEMAN
and the ump gives him first ... that was FREEMAN's first walk of the series
* E. SUAREZ facing S. LUGO, T 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4
The runners take their lead ... the pitch comes in ... he swings ... but he held up
no, he went too far ... Eugenio is down on strikes ... two gone
* S. GENNETT facing S. LUGO, T 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4
The runners take their lead ... LUGO comes to the plate ... GENNETT goes down swinging
three away! ... GENNETT has now struck out 3 times
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Machine 1, Coal Miners 4
* C. YELICH facing J. ALVARADO, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
The pitch ... a bouncer back of second ... fielded by GENNETT ... he throws in time
for out number one
* A. BENINTENDI facing J. ALVARADO, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1
ALVARADO winds and fires ... ALVARADO loses him ... and he trots down to first
* N. ARENADO facing J. ALVARADO, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1
ALVARADO with the offering ... low ... there goes BENINTENDI
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA strongarms it down there ... the ump signals ... safe!
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Coal Miners 3rd stolen base in this game
* N. ARENADO facing J. ALVARADO, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1
ALVARADO looks back at BENINTENDI on second ... he brings it in ... popped high to the left side
TURNER drifts back ... back... ... he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... for out number two
and BENINTENDI holds at second
* C. BELLINGER facing J. ALVARADO, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1
BENINTENDI extending his lead ... here's a pitch ... a skyscraper to left ... BETTS roams over
he turns left ... and he stabs at the ball and has it ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Machine 1, Coal Miners 4
* A. JUDGE facing S. LUGO, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4
He comes home ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... YELICH's racing over
so's HARPER ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily
a double for Aaron JUDGE ... that's his 2nd double of the game
for JUDGE, his 2nd double of the series ... for Aaron JUDGE, his 2nd hit of the series
Machine manager looking at his scoresheet
He's calling on his reserves ... you can mark CRAWFORD out for the Machine
Daniel ROBERTSON will bat in his place ... bats right ... he shoulders the bat ... heads out
* D. ROBERTSON facing S. LUGO, T 7th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
The offering from LUGO ... right in there ... he's called out on strikes ... one away
* Y. MOLINA facing S. LUGO, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4
LUGO brings it ... and it nails him on the shoulder ... MOLINA's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
* J. TURNER facing S. LUGO, T 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4
The runners take their lead ... LUGO now ... there's a little blooper ... down the right field line
it might drop in ... it does! ... JUDGE scores ... MOLINA's rounding third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to BELLINGER ... TURNER's in standing with a double
and they're holding MOLINA at third ... the tying run is now at second base
Machine 2, Coal Miners 4
And here comes Coal Miners manager ... again ... he's asking LUGO for the ball
in from the bullpen is Collin McHUGH ... the right-hander
so LUGO goes one and a third in relief ... his line ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits
one walk ... he fans 3 ... he's responsible for the runners
for McHUGH his first appearance in the series ... he's a right-handed pitcher
he'll be looking for the strikeout
* M. BETTS facing C. McHUGH, T 7th, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Behind 2-4
Infield deep ... MOLINA a step off third ... the offering to BETTS ... lined to BELLINGER
caught! ... spins and throws to second ... yes! ... two for the price of one
and they get out of the inning
Daniel ROBERTSON will stay in the game ... he is now playing shortstop for West Virginia
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Machine 2, Coal Miners 4
* J. ALTUVE facing J. ALVARADO, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-2
The offering from ALVARADO ... whistled to right ... in there for a hit ... JUDGE is over quickly
bobbles the ball momentarily ... but ALTUVE isn't buying it ... he sticks to first with a single
* T. TURNER facing J. ALVARADO, B 7th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-2
The runner's going ... base hit center field ... ALTUVE rounds second ... he's headed for third
here's BLACKMON's throw ... safe! ... and TURNER rounds first and holds ... 2nd safety for TURNER
for Trea TURNER, his 2nd hit of the series
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking ALVARADO for the ball
pitching change for West Virginia ... righty Craig STAMMEN will take over and face DIAZ
ALVARADO pitched one and a third in relief ... his line ... 2 hits ... one walk ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runners ... for STAMMEN his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... he'll probably be after the K
* E. DIAZ facing C. STAMMEN, B 7th, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 4-2
Infield deep ... here's the pitch from STAMMEN ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four
and Elias will get down to first ... that will load them up
that was DIAZ's first walk of the series
* B. HARPER facing C. STAMMEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-2
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... and the pitch comes in ... outside ... ball one
* B. HARPER facing C. STAMMEN, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Loaded, Ahead 4-2
Infield back at double play depth ... the runners take their lead ... here's the pitch from STAMMEN
bounced up the middle ... shovels to ROBERTSON ... got him ... back to first ... safe!
HARPER beats it out ... and a run scores ... TURNER moves to third
Machine 2, Coal Miners 5
* M. MUNCY facing C. STAMMEN, B 7th, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 5-2
Machine playing for the double play ... and the pitch ... swung on ... bouncer to GENNETT
goes to second for one ... back to first for two ... double play
and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 8th, Machine 2, Coal Miners 5
* C. BLACKMON facing C. McHUGH, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The offering ... a high drive to deepest center ... YELICH has it all the way ... one down
* F. FREEMAN facing C. McHUGH, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
McHUGH winds and fires ... strike three on the outside corner ... McHUGH slipped one by him
two away
* E. SUAREZ facing C. McHUGH, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
Here comes the pitch ... well hit drive ... deep to left field ... carrying ... it's long gone!
Machine 3, Coal Miners 5
* S. GENNETT facing C. McHUGH, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
The delivery from McHUGH ... swung on ... lined shot to center ... YELICH runs straight back
he got a quick start ... turns and reaches ... and brings it down
Christian made that look easy ... that's three away
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Machine 3, Coal Miners 5
* C. YELICH facing C. STAMMEN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
STAMMEN comes to the plate ... called strike ... strike one
* C. YELICH facing C. STAMMEN, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-3
The offering ... way outside ... YELICH draws a base on balls
that was YELICH's first walk of the series
* A. BENINTENDI facing C. STAMMEN, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-3
The pitch is on the way ... swung on ... strike! ... and YELICH is stealing
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
MOLINA strongarms it down there ... the tag ... safe! ... YELICH has a swipe
that's his 1st steal of the series ... and that's the Coal Miners 4th stolen base in this game
* A. BENINTENDI facing C. STAMMEN, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
Speedy YELICH edging toward third ... the pitch comes in ... swung on ... foul tip
held by MOLINA...strikeout ... one away
* N. ARENADO facing C. STAMMEN, B 8th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
YELICH at second takes a big lead ... here's the delivery ... soft grounder to TURNER
he's up with it ... the throw across the diamond ... in time ... two away ... YELICH holds
* C. BELLINGER facing C. STAMMEN, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 5-3
YELICH moves another step away from second ... the pitch ... BELLINGER skies it to left
should be no trouble ... BETTS drifts over for it ... and records the putout ... three down
Jose LECLERC will take the mound for Yelland ... the right-hander
so McHUGH goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... the game for McHUGH ... one earned run
on one hit ... a homer ... one strikeout ... for LECLERC his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 9th, Machine 3, Coal Miners 5
* A. JUDGE facing J. LECLERC, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 3-5
LECLERC brings it home ... taken...ball ... JUDGE walks
* D. ROBERTSON facing J. LECLERC, T 9th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
Firstbaseman BELLINGER's on the bag ... now he throws to first ... and JUDGE's ... back safely
LECLERC gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... LECLERC cranks it up ... fastball
badly fooled ... strike three ... one down!
* Y. MOLINA facing J. LECLERC, T 9th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
They're holding JUDGE ... now LECLERC pitches ... cut on ... it's a high fly ... straightaway center
YELICH has it measured ... he's got it ... and there are now two away
and JUDGE returns to first
* J. TURNER facing J. LECLERC, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 3-5
He delivers ... a towering fly ball to center ... YELICH drifts back ... this should do it
and he takes it in ... and that's out number three and the game
FINAL SCORE : Machine 3, Coal Miners 5