* TOP OF THE 1st, Coal Miners 0, Machine 0
So settle in ... this is a championship game
* B. HARPER facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... hit to straightaway center field ... plenty of room ... BLACKMON moves under it
and takes it in ... one away
* M. MUNCY facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He comes home ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and MUNCY trots down to first
that was MUNCY's first walk of the series
* C. YELICH facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The delivery from BUMGARNER ... swung on ... strike! ... and MUNCY takes off for second
good jump
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
here's the peg from LUCROY ... he's safe! ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* C. YELICH facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... popped high to the left side ... RENDON drifts back ... back...
he stabs for it ... and makes the catch ... and that's the second out
and MUNCY holds at second
* N. ARENADO facing M. BUMGARNER, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... slow chopper toward CRAWFORD ... he charges it ... surrounds it
juggles it ... he'll go to first ... for the final out
* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Coal Miners 0, Machine 0
* B. NIMMO facing K. HENDRICKS, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... swung on ... routine fly to left field ... YELICH drifts over ... he's under it
lowers the glove ... and he covers it ... one away
* C. BLACKMON facing K. HENDRICKS, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... yanked toward second ... ALTUVE fields it ... he flips to first ... high throw
but they get him ... notch two
* J. TURNER facing K. HENDRICKS, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The offering to TURNER ... grounder to third ... off his chest ... he keeps it in front of him
the throw to first ... and he's out ... Machine gone!
* TOP OF THE 2nd, Coal Miners 0, Machine 0
* R. LAUREANO facing M. BUMGARNER, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Here's the delivery ... driven to right ... it's playable ... JUDGE moves under it
and hauls it in ... one down
* T. TURNER facing M. BUMGARNER, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... batted slowly toward first ... FREEMAN fields it and feeds BUMGARNER coming over
for the putout
* J. ALTUVE facing M. BUMGARNER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
BUMGARNER brings it ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... ALTUVE rounds first
BLACKMON takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and ALTUVE holds with a single
for Jose ALTUVE, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. BELLINGER facing M. BUMGARNER, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
Now he throws to first ... and ALTUVE gets back ... not his best move
BUMGARNER gets the ball back ... now he's set again ... BUMGARNER rocks and fires
BELLINGER swings ... and rolls it to the right side ... GENNETT fields it
throws quickly to first ... and he nails BELLINGER by a step ... Coal Miners gone!
* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Coal Miners 0, Machine 0
* A. RENDON facing K. HENDRICKS, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He cranks and fires ... grounded toward third ... ARENADO fields it ... fires ... got him
one away
* F. FREEMAN facing K. HENDRICKS, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
Now the pitch ... swung on ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... BELLINGER
takes the high hop ... he flips to HENDRICKS covering ... and they get him
* S. GENNETT facing K. HENDRICKS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... it's a shot to left center ... that's a base hit ... GENNETT rounds first
HARPER takes it on the long bounce ... the throw to second ... and GENNETT holds with a single
for Scooter GENNETT, his 2nd hit of the series
* A. JUDGE facing K. HENDRICKS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
The pitch ... JUDGE tops the ball ... it bounces to the left side ... past a lunging ARENADO
and by the outstretched glove of TURNER ... that ball had eyes ... GENNETT's around second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... he'll hold at second ... as the throw comes in
a pair of singles for West Virginia ... for Aaron JUDGE, his 3rd hit of the series
* B. CRAWFORD facing K. HENDRICKS, B 2nd, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Tied 0-0
The runners take their lead ... the offering from HENDRICKS ... grounded hard to ARENADO
he scoops it up ... and tags third
* TOP OF THE 3rd, Coal Miners 0, Machine 0
* Y. GOMES facing M. BUMGARNER, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0
He lets it go ... GOMES checks his swing ... and it hit him! ... he's shaking his hand
that's his 1st time clobbered in the series ... GOMES's in pain ... but he seems to be OK
and he trots down to first
* B. HARPER facing M. BUMGARNER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 0-0
And they're calling a balk ... he started toward first ... GOMES takes second
* B. HARPER facing M. BUMGARNER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0
BUMGARNER cranks it up ... it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
JUDGE cuts it off in foul territory ... GOMES around third ... he will score
and HARPER motors in to second with a double ... stand-up double for HARPER
Coal Miners 1, Machine 0
* M. MUNCY facing M. BUMGARNER, T 3rd, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
HARPER moves quietly toward third ... he brings it in ... swung on ... hit hard to CRAWFORD
he'll go to first ... for the first out ... HARPER holds
And here comes Machine manager ... he's asking BUMGARNER for the ball
is bringing in Yoshihisa HIRANO to face YELICH ... he'll lose the platoon advantage
so BUMGARNER is yanked early ... he goes only two and a third ... the game for BUMGARNER
one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits ... one walk ... he's responsible for the runner
he can only lose it ... for HIRANO ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander HIRANO has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he inherits a runner in scoring position
* C. YELICH facing Y. HIRANO, T 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0
HARPER now with an aggressive lead ... HIRANO turns and fakes the throw to second
HARPER steps back toward second ... now HIRANO's set again ... he delivers ... swung on
base hit ... down the line to right ... JUDGE gallops for it ... he has it
HARPER rounds third
TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)
the throw comes in to FREEMAN ... and they're holding HARPER at third
for Christian YELICH, his 3rd hit of the series
* N. ARENADO facing Y. HIRANO, T 3rd, 1 Out, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Infielders back ... the runners take their lead ... he cranks and fires ... pitch up and in
...and the steal is on!
STEAL BOTH OR SECOND? (1-both, 2-second*)
YELICH's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
LUCROY guns it down ... GENNETT's tag ... safe at second ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
for Yelland, their 2nd stolen base in this game
* N. ARENADO facing Y. HIRANO, T 3rd, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 1-0
Machine playing for the out at first ... HARPER into a little shuffle at third ... HIRANO winds up
swung on ... it's blooped to short ... CRAWFORD leaps ... and he's got it!
flips to GENNETT at second ... they turn it! ... a double play ... and they get out of the inning
* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Coal Miners 1, Machine 0
* J. LUCROY facing K. HENDRICKS, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
HENDRICKS brings it ... right down the middle ... strike three! ... one away
* B. NIMMO facing K. HENDRICKS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1
The pitch comes in ... NIMMO blasts a drive to right center ... it might have the distance
it rattles the wall ... HARPER plays the carom ... NIMMO's going for two ... here's the throw
and NIMMO pulls in to second with a long double ... for NIMMO, his 2nd double of the series
for Brandon NIMMO, his 2nd hit of the series
* C. BLACKMON facing K. HENDRICKS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 0-1
NIMMO edges a bit more off second ... the pitch ... swung on ... and it's pulled hard to right
base hit ... NIMMO around third ... he will score ... tie ballgame!
LAUREANO races to the line ... BLACKMON's trying for two ... here's the throw
Coal Miners 1, Machine 1
* J. TURNER facing K. HENDRICKS, B 3rd, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
BLACKMON at second takes a big lead ... the pitch ... off the end of the bat ... a weak pop fly
easy chance for ALTUVE ... two gone
* A. RENDON facing K. HENDRICKS, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
BLACKMON moves another step away from second ... HENDRICKS cranks it up
RENDON sends this ball air mail to left ... YELICH lopes after it ... should be routine
and he makes the catch ... three down
* TOP OF THE 4th, Coal Miners 1, Machine 1
* R. LAUREANO facing Y. HIRANO, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch comes in ... hit in the air to center ... BLACKMON takes three steps to his right
and he covers it ... one down
* T. TURNER facing Y. HIRANO, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Now the delivery ... routine grounder to second ... he's up with it ... he flips to FREEMAN
and they get him ... two down
* J. ALTUVE facing Y. HIRANO, T 4th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... ALTUVE lashes one to right ... it falls ... and ALTUVE's on with a single
2nd safety for ALTUVE ... for Jose ALTUVE, his 3rd hit of the series
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking HIRANO for the ball
he'll go to the bullpen ... the lefty Jose ALVARADO will try to stall Yelland
so HIRANO goes one and a third in relief ... the game for HIRANO ... 2 hits
he's responsible for the runner ... for ALVARADO ... his 3rd appearance in the series
the lefty ALVARADO has worked two innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA ... no record yet
he's looking for one out
* C. BELLINGER facing J. ALVARADO, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
And ALTUVE takes off ... the delivery ... swing and a miss ... LUCROY guns it down ... and he's
safe on a nice fadeaway slide ... that's his 1st steal of the series
* C. BELLINGER facing J. ALVARADO, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
ALVARADO looks back at ALTUVE on second ... ALVARADO brings it to the plate
chopper back to the mound ... ALVARADO scoops it up ... throws to first
and that's out number three
Yusmeiro PETIT will take the mound for Yelland ... so HENDRICKS is yanked early
he goes only three innings ... the game for HENDRICKS ... one earned run ... on 4 hits
one strikeout ... he gets a no-decision ... for PETIT ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander PETIT has worked two innings ... he has a 0.00 ERA ... it's his game to win
* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Coal Miners 1, Machine 1
* F. FREEMAN facing Y. PETIT, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
PETIT into the wind ... high, high pop fly ... this one'll bring rain
ARENADO and GOMES converge near the line ... GOMES is calling off ARENADO
and he has it for the out in fair territory ... one away
* S. GENNETT facing Y. PETIT, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
He comes home ... it's looped to right ... LAUREANO coming on ... but he won't get it
and GENNETT's on at first ... Scooter with his 2nd hit in this game
for Scooter GENNETT, his 3rd hit of the series
* A. JUDGE facing Y. PETIT, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Tied 1-1
The pitch from PETIT ... JUDGE hangs out a frozen rope ... left field ... YELICH charges in for it
but he'll have to short-hop it ... GENNETT's rounding second
TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)
but the third base coach is on the job ... and he puts on the brakes ... as the throw comes in
a pair of singles for West Virginia ... 2nd safety for JUDGE
for Aaron JUDGE, his 4th hit of the series
* B. CRAWFORD facing Y. PETIT, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Tied 1-1
PETIT cranks it up ... rapped back to the mound ... PETIT has it ... turns and fires to second
back to first ... oh, double play ... and they get out of the inning
* TOP OF THE 5th, Coal Miners 1, Machine 1
* Y. GOMES facing J. ALVARADO, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
The pitch ... taken ... strike three ... he's gone ... one down
* B. HARPER facing J. ALVARADO, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Here's the pitch ... grounder to GENNETT ... he scoops it up ... flips to first ... two down
* M. MUNCY facing J. ALVARADO, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
Here's the pitch from ALVARADO ... high fly ball to deep right ... JUDGE's back to the warning track
he's against the wall ... reaches up ... and brings it down ... side retired
* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Coal Miners 1, Machine 1
* J. LUCROY facing Y. PETIT, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
PETIT fires it in ... breaking ball ... bounced up the middle ... ALTUVE's there
spins...fires to first ... in time for the out ... one down
* B. NIMMO facing Y. PETIT, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Tied 1-1
PETIT with the pitch ... driven to the gap in right ... LAUREANO can't get there ... it falls in
NIMMO is headed for second ... he's digging ... the throw from HARPER
a photo finish at second ... SAFE!...the ump signals safe ... a double for NIMMO
that puts the go ahead run in scoring position ... that's his 2nd double of the game
for NIMMO, his 3rd double of the series ... for Brandon NIMMO, his 3rd hit of the series
* C. BLACKMON facing Y. PETIT, B 5th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
NIMMO moves another step away from second ... now the pitch ... swung on and missed
PETIT pulled the string ... and BLACKMON was way out front ... made him look bad ... two down
* J. TURNER facing Y. PETIT, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 1-1
Speedy NIMMO edging toward third ... the offering ... he swings ... it's smashed deep to left center
that's good for extra bases ... HARPER's chasing it down ... NIMMO scores
Machine have the lead! ... TURNER hits second under full steam ... but puts on the brakes
as the throw comes in ... double for TURNER
Coal Miners 1, Machine 2
* A. RENDON facing Y. PETIT, B 5th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-1
PETIT deals ... wide by a hair ... free ticket to first for RENDON ... setting up the force
that was RENDON's first walk of the series
* F. FREEMAN facing Y. PETIT, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 2-1
The runners take their lead ... the pitch comes in ... cut on ... poked to right ... base hit
they were off with the hit ... TURNER's around third ... he's headed for home
here comes the throw ... SAFE!...slid around the tag ... the throw to third ... safe!
and FREEMAN holds at first ... single and an RBI
Coal Miners 1, Machine 3
* S. GENNETT facing Y. PETIT, B 5th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 3-1
Freddie FREEMAN is on the move ... swung on ... right through it ... FREEMAN's stealing second
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
GOMES guns it down ... safe at second ... that's his 2nd steal of the series
* S. GENNETT facing Y. PETIT, B 5th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 3-1
RENDON takes his lead at third ... the pitch ... swing and a miss ... and GENNETT is out
three down
* TOP OF THE 6th, Coal Miners 1, Machine 3
* C. YELICH facing J. ALVARADO, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
ALVARADO comes to him ... base hit right field ... and YELICH's aboard with a single
that's YELICH's 2nd hit of the game ... for Christian YELICH, his 4th hit of the series
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking ALVARADO for the ball
is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Pedro STROP in to face ARENADO
ALVARADO pitched one and a third in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... one strikeout
he's responsible for the runner ... for STROP ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander STROP has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA
he'll be trying to keep YELICH on first
Coal Miners skipper walking down the bench
The Coal Miners have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Andrew BENINTENDI
to run for YELICH ... BENINTENDI takes his place at first base ... he's a threat
Coal Miners skipper wants that run
* N. ARENADO facing P. STROP, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-3
STROP with the offering ... swung on ... strike! ... there goes BENINTENDI!
MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)
LUCROY strongarms it down there ... the tag ... and this race goes to BENINTENDI!
that's his 2nd steal of the series ... for Yelland, their 4th stolen base in this game
* N. ARENADO facing P. STROP, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
BENINTENDI now with an aggressive lead ... he delivers ... breaking ball ... bounced past STROP
CRAWFORD's over ... makes the pick up ... throws quickly ... one away ... BENINTENDI holds
* R. LAUREANO facing P. STROP, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
STROP working on BENINTENDI to hold him close ... the pitch ... healthy cut by LAUREANO
he's out on strikes ... two down
* T. TURNER facing P. STROP, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
BENINTENDI extending his lead ... STROP spins and fakes the pickoff to second
BENINTENDI steps back toward second ... STROP's back on the rubber ... the pitch
on the ground ... GENNETT gloves it ... this should do it ... and he flips to first ... in time
side retired
The skipper has to do something with BENINTENDI ... he'll keep Andrew in the game
he goes to left field for the Coal Miners
Alex COLOME will take the mound for Yelland ... the right-hander
PETIT pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... 2 runs ... on 5 hits ... one walk
he struck out 2 ... for COLOME ... his 2nd appearance in the series
the right-hander COLOME has worked one and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA
* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Coal Miners 1, Machine 3
* A. JUDGE facing A. COLOME, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
Here he comes ... slow bounder to the right side ... BELLINGER to his right ... scoops it
flips to COLOME ... just in time
* B. CRAWFORD facing A. COLOME, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1
COLOME fires it in ... checked swing ... he held up ... and he walks
* J. LUCROY facing A. COLOME, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-1
Here's the delivery ... and it gets by GOMES! ... CRAWFORD moves into scoring position
and they score that a wild pitch
* J. LUCROY facing A. COLOME, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
The pitch ... LUCROY looks at strike three ... two away
* B. NIMMO facing A. COLOME, B 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1
COLOME deals ... rip and a miss by NIMMO ... and that's a strikeout ... that's three away
* TOP OF THE 7th, Coal Miners 1, Machine 3
* J. ALTUVE facing P. STROP, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
Now the delivery ... on the ground ... back through the box ... GENNETT gloves it
spins and fires ... long stretch ... just nips ALTUVE by a half step ... that's one!
* C. BELLINGER facing P. STROP, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3
He lets it go ... BELLINGER laces it into the gap in right ... it's a 'tweener ... to the wall
and BELLINGER pulls in to second base standing up ... for BELLINGER, his 1st double of the series
for Cody BELLINGER, his 2nd hit of the series
* Y. GOMES facing P. STROP, T 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
STROP looks back at BELLINGER on second ... STROP rocks and fires ... it's hopped to the right side
FREEMAN fields it ... and touches it up ... two down ... BELLINGER had to hold up at second
* B. HARPER facing P. STROP, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3
Speedy BELLINGER edging toward third ... the pitch to HARPER
it's a shot down the right field line ... kicks up some chalk dust
JUDGE cuts it off in foul territory ... BELLINGER around third ... he will score
and HARPER motors in to second with a double ... stand-up double for HARPER
Coal Miners 2, Machine 3
And here comes Machine manager ... again ... he's asking STROP for the ball
so hands the ball to Tony WATSON ... the Machine left-hander will face MUNCY
STROP pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... one earned run
so far ... on 2 hits ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... for WATSON
his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty WATSON has worked three and a third
he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses ... he's looking for one out
* M. MUNCY facing T. WATSON, T 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 2-3
HARPER extending his lead ... the pitch comes in ... fisted to right by MUNCY
JUDGE will have to hustle ... he's there ... and hauls it in
* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Coal Miners 2, Machine 3
* C. BLACKMON facing A. COLOME, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch from COLOME ... high fly ... left center ... HARPER roams over ... he'll get there
and does ... one away
* J. TURNER facing A. COLOME, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
He brings it home ... base hit right field ... and TURNER's aboard with a single
Justin with his 2nd hit in this game ... 10th hit for the Machine
for Justin TURNER, his 7th hit of the series
* A. RENDON facing A. COLOME, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
TURNER's off and running ... line drive to third ... caught! ... over to first ... double play!
* TOP OF THE 8th, Coal Miners 2, Machine 3
* A. BENINTENDI facing T. WATSON, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
WATSON with the offering ... swung on and missed ... WATSON pulled the string
and BENINTENDI was way out in front ... one away!
* N. ARENADO facing T. WATSON, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
WATSON comes home ... bounced to short ... CRAWFORD to his right ... he has it
and he throws him out ... two down!
* R. LAUREANO facing T. WATSON, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-3
To the plate ... LAUREANO pops a little fly ... back of second ... GENNETT and CRAWFORD going out
BLACKMON coming in ... coming in ... and BLACKMON makes the catch in front of CRAWFORD
side retired
He's calling for David HERNANDEZ ... COLOME pitched two innings in relief ... he yielded ... one hit
one walk ... he fans 2 ... for HERNANDEZ his first appearance in the series
he's a right-handed pitcher
* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Coal Miners 2, Machine 3
* F. FREEMAN facing D. HERNANDEZ, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
HERNANDEZ deals ... low ... ball four ... FREEMAN hustles down to first
* S. GENNETT facing D. HERNANDEZ, B 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... cut on ... grounded hard to short ... scooped by TURNER ... throws quickly
out at second ... over to BELLINGER ... for the deuce
* A. JUDGE facing D. HERNANDEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-2
The pitch ... lined to right center ... that's good for extra bases ... HARPER's chasing it down
but there's nothing he can do ... JUDGE cruises in to second ... 3rd hit for JUDGE in the game
and that's the Machine 11th hit ... for JUDGE, his 3rd double of the series
for Aaron JUDGE, his 5th hit of the series
* B. CRAWFORD facing D. HERNANDEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-2
Now HERNANDEZ comes home with it ... CRAWFORD goes out and gets it ... long ball
down the left field line ... curving ... curving ... is it or isn't it? ... the ump signals
home run! ... an opposite field two-run blow
Coal Miners 2, Machine 5
* J. LUCROY facing D. HERNANDEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 5-2
Now HERNANDEZ pitches ... soft liner behind second ... it falls ... base hit for LUCROY
for West Virginia ... the 13th hit in this game
* B. NIMMO facing D. HERNANDEZ, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 5-2
HERNANDEZ into his motion ... delivers ... swung on and missed ... HERNANDEZ pulled the string
and NIMMO was way out in front ... side retired
Is calling for a new pitcher ... it will be right-hander Kirby YATES in to face TURNER
so WATSON goes one and a third in relief ... his line ... no runs or hits ... one strikeout
for YATES ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the right-hander YATES has worked one inning
he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save ... it's his game to save
* TOP OF THE 9th, Coal Miners 2, Machine 5
* T. TURNER facing K. YATES, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch ... and it's chopped down the first base line ... FREEMAN covers it and touches the bag
and there's one away
* J. ALTUVE facing K. YATES, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The pitch from YATES ... breaking ball ... swung on ... driven to left ... NIMMO's running back
he's got a bead on it ... and makes the catch ... that's two!
* C. BELLINGER facing K. YATES, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 2-5
The offering from YATES ... grounded to short ... CRAWFORD charges ... takes it on the short hop
throws quickly ... out at first ... and that does it
FINAL SCORE : Coal Miners 2, Machine 5