* TOP OF THE 1st, Semper Tyrannis 0, Altogether Now 0

So settle in ... this is a championship game

* K. YOUKILIS facing A. OGANDO, T 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... he swings ... it's a fly ball to the gap in right ... BOURJOS's racing over

so's HAMILTON ... it drops in for a hit ... and he will make second easily

a double for Kevin YOUKILIS ... for YOUKILIS, his 5th double of the series

for Kevin YOUKILIS, his 10th hit of the series

And here comes Altogether Now manager ... he's asking OGANDO for the ball ... pitching change

lefty Scott DOWNS climbs the hill ... and that will turn around VICTORINO

so OGANDO is yanked early ... he goes only but didn't get an out ... the result ... one hit

he leaves with a runner on ... he can still lose this game ... for DOWNS

his 3rd appearance in the series ... the lefty DOWNS has worked two and two thirds

he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses

he inherits a runner in scoring position

* S. VICTORINO facing S. DOWNS, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Tied 0-0

DOWNS turns and fakes the throw to second ... YOUKILIS hits the dirt!

he'll have to brush off a bit ... DOWNS's back on the rubber ... the pitch ... swung on

strike ... ...and the steal is on!

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

IANNETTA with the quick release ... close play ... no way they get him

he has third base stolen ... that's his 1st steal of the series

* S. VICTORINO facing S. DOWNS, T 1st, No Outs, Runner on 3rd, Tied 0-0

YOUKILIS off third ... the pitch comes in ... high and tight ... the ump says ball four

and Shane will get down to first ... and there are runners at the corners

that extends the streak ... now 5 games in a row on base

* P. KONERKO facing S. DOWNS, T 1st, No Outs, 1st and 3rd, Tied 0-0

The pitch ... it's a brush-back ... VICTORINO's stealing second

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

IANNETTA guns it down ... the tag ... safe at second ... that's his 1st steal of the series

and that's the Semper Tyrannis 2nd stolen base in this game

* P. KONERKO facing S. DOWNS, T 1st, No Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0

At third YOUKILIS takes a short lead ... he brings it home ... a skyscraper to deep left

STANTON races back for it ... he turns right ... he turns left ... he's not sure where it is

now he lunges for it ... and makes the last-second grab

and he gets rid of the ball desperately ... both runners are tagging

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but they're holding him at third ... that ball just not deep enough

* M. NAPOLI facing S. DOWNS, T 1st, 1 Out, 2nd and 3rd, Tied 0-0

They're playing him in ... YOUKILIS off third ... and the pitch ... and it gets by IANNETTA!

the ball goes to the backstop ... he scrambles for the ball ... YOUKILIS races home ... he scores

VICTORINO hustles over to third ... and they score that a passed ball

Semper Tyrannis 1, Altogether Now 0

* M. NAPOLI facing S. DOWNS, T 1st, 1 Out, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0

Looks at third ... DOWNS steps off the rubber ... he fakes the throw

now the pitcher's back on the rubber ... the pitch ... NAPOLI lunges at it

and that's strike three ... DOWNS fooled him badly ... two away

and he gets a big strikeout with VICTORINO threatening on third

* J. ELLSBURY facing S. DOWNS, T 1st, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 1-0

Speedy VICTORINO edging down the line ... the pitch is on the way ... taken...ball

ELLSBURY walks ... and there are runners at the corners ... that extends the streak

now 5 games in a row on base

* A. BELTRE facing S. DOWNS, T 1st, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 1-0

Jacoby ELLSBURY is on the move ... he brings it home ... lofted to left ... STANTON moves under it

this should do it ... and he takes it in

* BOTTOM OF THE 1st, Semper Tyrannis 1, Altogether Now 0

* L. BERKMAN facing F. HERNANDEZ, B 1st, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

Here's the delivery ... BERKMAN drills one ... by BELTRE ... backed up by PERALTA

the long off-balance throw ... the stretch by YOUKILIS ... out at first! ... one down

* J. HAMILTON facing F. HERNANDEZ, B 1st, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

HERNANDEZ comes home ... the ball is lifted into right center ... not deep

VICTORINO drifts into the gap ... and takes it in ... two away

* J. VOTTO facing F. HERNANDEZ, B 1st, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

Now the delivery ... VOTTO hits one ... high ... hard ... right field ... but it won't be enough

VICTORINO covers it ... it looked for a minute like it was gone ... side retired

* TOP OF THE 2nd, Semper Tyrannis 1, Altogether Now 0

* J. PERALTA facing S. DOWNS, T 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

Here's the pitch from DOWNS ... PERALTA sends it in the air ... deep right center field

BOURJOS goes over ... HAMILTON goes over ... and right fielder HAMILTON chases it down

one down

* B. PHILLIPS facing S. DOWNS, T 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

DOWNS comes to him ... popped up ... IANNETTA scrambles ... near the stands ... it's playable

and he makes the catch ... for the second out

And here comes Altogether Now manager ... again ... he's asking DOWNS for the ball ... it's the ace

is bringing in Neftali FELIZ to face SMITH ... he'll lose the platoon advantage

DOWNS pitched an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... no runs or hits

walked 2 ... one strikeout ... for FELIZ ... his 3rd appearance in the series

the right-hander FELIZ has worked two innings ... he has a 4.50 ERA ... no record yet

he's looking for one out

* S. SMITH facing N. FELIZ, T 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch comes in ... SMITH gets way under this one ... a tall one in the infield

AYBAR and UGGLA are both there ... AYBAR takes charge ... and SMITH is history

to retire the side

Jose VALVERDE will take the mound for Sic ... so HERNANDEZ is yanked early

he goes only one inning ... he yielded ... no runs or hits ... for VALVERDE

his 4th appearance in the series ... the right-hander VALVERDE has worked four and a third

he has a 4.15 ERA ... no record yet

* BOTTOM OF THE 2nd, Semper Tyrannis 1, Altogether Now 0

* P. SANDOVAL facing J. VALVERDE, B 2nd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... checked swing ... soft blooper to right ... VICTORINO races in ... PHILLIPS races out

VICTORINO has it ... and SANDOVAL's retired ... one away

* M. STANTON facing J. VALVERDE, B 2nd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

And now the pitch ... hot smash to third ... BELTRE gets his glove on it ... now the long throw

YOUKILIS scoops it on one hop ... and STANTON is retired

nice play on both sides of the infield ... two away

* P. BOURJOS facing J. VALVERDE, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

VALVERDE to the wind ... upstairs with a fast one ... BOURJOS doesn't offer

and that's ball number four ... and BOURJOS will get down to first

that was BOURJOS's first walk of the series

* E. AYBAR facing J. VALVERDE, B 2nd, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-1

BOURJOS two full strides off first ... the runner's going ... lofted down the line to right

VICTORINO races over ... into the corner ... he's there ... he's got it ... three down

* TOP OF THE 3rd, Semper Tyrannis 1, Altogether Now 0

* K. YOUKILIS facing N. FELIZ, T 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch to YOUKILIS ... fly ball center field ... plenty of room ... BOURJOS's there

and takes it in ... one away

* S. VICTORINO facing N. FELIZ, T 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

He comes home ... strike three on the outside corner ... FELIZ slipped one by him ... two away

* P. KONERKO facing N. FELIZ, T 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

And the pitch comes in ... checked swing ... strike three ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 3rd, Semper Tyrannis 1, Altogether Now 0

* C. IANNETTA facing J. VALVERDE, B 3rd, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

VALVERDE delivers ... IANNETTA bounces one toward short ... grabbed on two hops by PERALTA

makes the throw ... and IANNETTA is out at first ... one down

And here comes Semper Tyrannis manager ... again ... he's asking VALVERDE for the ball

they'll go to Koji UEHARA ... the right-hander ... VALVERDE pitched one and a third in relief

he yielded ... no runs or hits ... one walk ... for UEHARA ... his 3rd appearance in the series

the right-hander UEHARA has worked three innings ... he has a lofty 21.00 ERA ... no record yet

* D. UGGLA facing K. UEHARA, B 3rd, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

The pitch ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by NAPOLI...strikeout ... two gone

* L. BERKMAN facing K. UEHARA, B 3rd, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-1

UEHARA deals ... well hit fly ball ... toward the gap ... SMITH and ELLSBURY converge

SMITH calls him off ... and makes the catch ... three away

* TOP OF THE 4th, Semper Tyrannis 1, Altogether Now 0

* M. NAPOLI facing N. FELIZ, T 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

FELIZ with the offering ... taken for a strike ... NAPOLI goes down looking

he stood there like the house by the side of the road ... and watched it go by ... one away

* J. ELLSBURY facing N. FELIZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 1-0

The pitch from FELIZ ... a hot grounder down the line ... SANDOVAL dives ... it skips by him

fair ball! ... rolling into the corner ... STANTON tracks it down

and they're lucky to hold ELLSBURY to a double ... for ELLSBURY, his 3rd double of the series

for Jacoby ELLSBURY, his 5th hit of the series

* A. BELTRE facing N. FELIZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 1-0

Speedy ELLSBURY edging toward third ... FELIZ comes home ... lined hard over second

BOURJOS's racing over ... he cuts it off deep in the gap ... ELLSBURY's around third

TRY TO SCORE? (1-yes, 2-no*)

they're waving ELLSBURY in

THROW HOME? (1-yes, 2-no*)

here comes the throw home

TRY FOR SECOND ON THROW? (1-yes, 2-no*)

BELTRE's going for second

CUT IT TO SECOND? (1-yes, 2-no*)

ELLSBURY scores ... VOTTO cuts it to second ... and he's ... SAFE!...on a close play

Semper Tyrannis 2, Altogether Now 0

* J. PERALTA facing N. FELIZ, T 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0

And the pitch comes in ... he swings ... but he held up ... no, he went too far

Jhonny is down on strikes ... two gone

And here comes Altogether Now manager ... again ... he's asking FELIZ for the ball

they'll go to Jim JOHNSON ... the right-hander ... FELIZ pitched two innings in relief

his line ... one earned run ... so far ... on 2 hits ... he fans 4

he's responsible for the runner ... for JOHNSON ... his 3rd appearance in the series

the right-hander JOHNSON has worked three innings ... he has a 6.00 ERA ... no record yet

he's looking for one out

* B. PHILLIPS facing J. JOHNSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 2-0

JOHNSON comes to him ... it's deep to center ... over BOURJOS's head

bounces at the base of the wall ... BELTRE's headed home ... he'll score

leftfielder's chasing down the ball ... PHILLIPS's digging for third ... here comes the throw

and he's ... SAFE!...under the tag ... triple and an RBI

Semper Tyrannis 3, Altogether Now 0

* S. SMITH facing J. JOHNSON, T 4th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 3-0

PHILLIPS alert at third ... the pitch ... on the hands ... popped up left side

SANDOVAL's waving off the others ... he's under it ... he puts it away ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 4th, Semper Tyrannis 3, Altogether Now 0

* J. HAMILTON facing K. UEHARA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

UEHARA winds up ... just missed ... ball one

* J. HAMILTON facing K. UEHARA, B 4th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

UEHARA now ... cut on ... way out in front ... strike three ... one away

* J. VOTTO facing K. UEHARA, B 4th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 0-3

Now the pitch ... fastball ... high ... free pass to VOTTO ... and Joey takes first

* P. SANDOVAL facing K. UEHARA, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 0-3

And VOTTO takes off ... he brings it home ... it's roped hard to right ... into the corner

VICTORINO's after it ... VOTTO's digging ... he's around third ... coming down the line

he'll score ... the throw in to second ... not in time!

and SANDOVAL's in standing with a double

Semper Tyrannis 3, Altogether Now 1

* M. STANTON facing K. UEHARA, B 4th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-3

UEHARA comes home ... strike three called ... and it jumps out of the catcher's mitt

STANTON races down the line ... NAPOLI's throw ... safe at first! ... SANDOVAL never took off

he's still at second ... score that a passed ball on NAPOLI

but he played it well to hold the runner

* P. BOURJOS facing K. UEHARA, B 4th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3

The runners take their lead ... now the pitch ... popped foul behind first ... PHILLIPS's over

he's under it ... and hauls it in ... and the runners hold

* E. AYBAR facing K. UEHARA, B 4th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-3

The runners take their lead ... he brings it home ... fastball ... badly fooled

that's three away

* TOP OF THE 5th, Semper Tyrannis 3, Altogether Now 1

* K. YOUKILIS facing J. JOHNSON, T 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

The offering from JOHNSON ... grounder to third ... off his chest ... he keeps it in front of him

the throw to first ... and he's out ... one away

* S. VICTORINO facing J. JOHNSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

The pitch ... lined to right ... down the line ... is it fair or foul? ... foul ball ... strike one

* S. VICTORINO facing J. JOHNSON, T 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

The pitch ... swung on ... foul tip ... held by IANNETTA...strikeout ... two gone

* P. KONERKO facing J. JOHNSON, T 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

JOHNSON winds up ... lofted deep to left field ... STANTON's chasing it

he's at the warning track ... and he hauls it in ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 5th, Semper Tyrannis 3, Altogether Now 1

* C. IANNETTA facing K. UEHARA, B 5th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

UEHARA into the wind ... IANNETTA pops a little fly ... back of second

PHILLIPS and PERALTA going out ... ELLSBURY coming in ... coming in

and ELLSBURY makes the catch in front of PERALTA ... one down

And here comes Semper Tyrannis manager ... again ... he's asking UEHARA for the ball

he's calling for Rafael BETANCOURT ... the right-hander ... so UEHARA goes two innings in relief

he yielded ... one earned run ... on one hit ... one walk ... he fans 4 ... for BETANCOURT

his 2nd appearance in the series

the right-hander BETANCOURT has worked one third of an inning ... he has a 0.00 ERA

* D. UGGLA facing R. BETANCOURT, B 5th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

The pitch to UGGLA ... hit deep ... it's going ... but it won't make it ... SMITH hauls it in

two away

* L. BERKMAN facing R. BETANCOURT, B 5th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-3

The pitch from BETANCOURT ... he pops it up right side ... YOUKILIS's backing up ... he's under it

and makes the catch ... for the third out

* TOP OF THE 6th, Semper Tyrannis 3, Altogether Now 1

* M. NAPOLI facing J. JOHNSON, T 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 3-1

Now the delivery ... a shot to left field ... STANTON running in ... takes it on one hop

he bobbles the ball ... NAPOLI's stretching it ... the throw to second

safe under the sweeping tag ... STANTON picks up an error ... score that a single

for Mike NAPOLI, his 7th hit of the series

* J. ELLSBURY facing J. JOHNSON, T 6th, No Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1

JOHNSON comes to the plate ... lifted high to left ... STANTON's drifting toward the line

and he hauls it in ... NAPOLI's tagging

TRY FOR THIRD? (1-yes, 2-no*)

but the coach flashes the stop sign ... as the ball is fired back in

* A. BELTRE facing J. JOHNSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 3-1

And now the pitch ... it's a shot to left center ... way back ... BOURJOS jumps...it's

off the wall ... STANTON grabs the ball ... throws it in ... NAPOLI scores

and BELTRE will make second easily

Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 1

* J. PERALTA facing J. JOHNSON, T 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 4-1

JOHNSON deals ... swung on ... slow roller beyond the mound ... AYBAR charges in ... he scoops it up

fires to VOTTO ... two down! ... and BELTRE moves to third

And here comes Altogether Now manager ... again ... he's asking JOHNSON for the ball

taking the mound for the Altogether Now is Tyler CLIPPARD ... the right-hander

so JOHNSON goes two innings in relief ... his line ... one earned run ... so far ... on 3 hits

one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... for CLIPPARD

his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander CLIPPARD has worked four innings

he has a 0.00 ERA ... one save ... he's looking for one out

* B. PHILLIPS facing T. CLIPPARD, T 6th, 2 Outs, Runner on 3rd, Ahead 4-1

At third BELTRE takes a short lead ... now the delivery ... PHILLIPS turns the bat loose

but comes up empty ... he's out of there ... and BELTRE is stranded ... three down

* BOTTOM OF THE 6th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 1

* J. HAMILTON facing R. BETANCOURT, B 6th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The pitch ... half swing ... oh! ... Josh went too far ... out on strikes ... one down

* J. VOTTO facing R. BETANCOURT, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

BETANCOURT fires it in ... high and inside ... ball one

* J. VOTTO facing R. BETANCOURT, B 6th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

Here's a pitch ... slashed toward short ... PERALTA jumps ... it's over his head

single for VOTTO ... for Joey VOTTO, his 5th hit of the series

And here comes Semper Tyrannis manager ... again ... he's asking BETANCOURT for the ball

Joe SMITH will take the mound for Sic ... BETANCOURT pitched one inning in relief ... his line

one hit ... one strikeout ... he's responsible for the runner ... for SMITH

his 3rd appearance in the series ... the right-hander SMITH has worked three and two thirds

he has a 0.00 ERA ... his record ... one win ... no losses

he'll be looking for the double play

* P. SANDOVAL facing J. SMITH, B 6th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4

They start the runner ... here's the pitch ... hard ground ball behind first

YOUKILIS knocks it down ... but he'll have no play ... and both runners are safe

score that a single ... Pablo with his 2nd hit in this game

for Pablo SANDOVAL, his 7th hit of the series

* M. STANTON facing J. SMITH, B 6th, 1 Out, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4

He lets one go ... healthy cut by STANTON ... but all he hits is air ... he's out on strikes

two down

* P. BOURJOS facing J. SMITH, B 6th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Behind 1-4

He lets it go ... ground ball to YOUKILIS ... he scoops it up ... steps on first ... three down

* TOP OF THE 7th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 1

* S. SMITH facing T. CLIPPARD, T 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

The pitch ... SMITH waves at one in the dirt ... and he's a strikeout victim ... one down

* K. YOUKILIS facing T. CLIPPARD, T 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

The pitch ... there's called third strike ... right down the pike ... two down

* S. VICTORINO facing T. CLIPPARD, T 7th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

The pitch ... driven to right ... it's playable ... HAMILTON moves under it ... and hauls it in

that's three away

* BOTTOM OF THE 7th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 1

* E. AYBAR facing J. SMITH, B 7th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

Now SMITH pitches ... checked swing ... and a roller back to the mound ... SMITH is up with it

takes his time ... and tosses it to YOUKILIS for the putout

* C. IANNETTA facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-4

The pitch ... slow bounder up the middle ... PERALTA's over ... good bounce ... the throw to first

bounces in the dirt! ... YOUKILIS scoops it ... and it pops out of his mitt

IANNETTA's safe at first ... that should be an error on PERALTA ... and it is...E6

Altogether Now skipper walking down the bench

The Altogether Now have asked for time ... they're making a move

is sending in a runner for IANNETTA ... it's Jimmy ROLLINS and he's trotting out to first base

he has good speed ... Altogether Now skipper wants that run

* D. UGGLA facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 1 Out, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4

Space on the right ... ROLLINS leading off ... SMITH into his motion ... delivers ... OOOOF!

UGGLA flails the air ... but fails to make contact with the ball ... he heads back to the bench

two away

* L. BERKMAN facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-4

SMITH brings it to the plate ... swung on ... strike! ... there goes ROLLINS!

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

NAPOLI with the quick release ... the sweep tag ... SAFE!...high throw

that's his 2nd steal of the series

* L. BERKMAN facing J. SMITH, B 7th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Behind 1-4

ROLLINS moves another step away from second ... here's the pitch ... an infield roller by BERKMAN

PERALTA charges ... the flip to first ... Altogether Now go down

Making another defensive change ... is sending in Wilson RAMOS ... he'll be catching for Loves Park

ROLLINS is out

* TOP OF THE 8th, Semper Tyrannis 4, Altogether Now 1

* P. KONERKO facing T. CLIPPARD, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 4-1

Here's a pitch ... taken...ball ... KONERKO walks ... that extends the streak

now 5 games in a row on base

Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet

We have a pause in the action here ... there will be a runner for KONERKO at first base

Will VENABLE is headed out there now ... that makes him the DH for now ... he's a threat

checks ... to move ... VENABLE has 3 stolen bases in the 4 games he's played

* M. NAPOLI facing T. CLIPPARD, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 4-1

VENABLE well off first ... the pitch ... this one is hit ... it may carry ... it's way back

say good-bye ... a two-run dinger

Semper Tyrannis 6, Altogether Now 1

* J. ELLSBURY facing T. CLIPPARD, T 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1

The pitch ... he swings ... but he held up ... and it's ball four

Jacoby takes his base on the walk

* A. BELTRE facing T. CLIPPARD, T 8th, No Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1

And ELLSBURY takes off ... swing and a miss ... RAMOS fires to second ... and gets him!

great throw by RAMOS

* A. BELTRE facing T. CLIPPARD, T 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1

The pitch ... strike three on the outside corner ... CLIPPARD slipped one by him ... two away

And here comes Altogether Now manager ... again ... he's asking CLIPPARD for the ball

coming in to pitch is David PAULEY ... the right-hander

CLIPPARD pitched two innings in relief ... the game for CLIPPARD ... 2 runs ... on one hit

a homer ... 2 walks ... he struck out 4 ... for PAULEY his first appearance in the series

he's a right-handed pitcher ... he's looking for one out

* J. PERALTA facing D. PAULEY, T 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1

PAULEY winds up ... just off the corner ... a base on balls

Semper Tyrannis manager looking at his scoresheet

The Semper Tyrannis have asked for time ... they're making a move ... will send in Mike AVILES

to run for PERALTA ... AVILES takes his place at first base ... he's not blazing but he's quick

getting some legs out there

* B. PHILLIPS facing D. PAULEY, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1

Mike AVILES is on the move ... fouled back to the screen ... strike one

* B. PHILLIPS facing D. PAULEY, T 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1

They're holding AVILES ... but he's well off the bag ... there goes AVILES ... it's a pitchout!

PHILLIPS with a desperation swing ... and he makes contact! ... it's a bleeder to the right side

and it's through ... Dan UGGLA ran over to cover second ... and he hit it right through the hole

AVILES hustles in to third ... and Brandon PHILLIPS shows some good bat control

beautifully executed ... 2nd safety for PHILLIPS

for Brandon PHILLIPS, his 4th hit of the series

* S. SMITH facing D. PAULEY, T 8th, 2 Outs, 1st and 3rd, Ahead 6-1

PHILLIPS's off and running ... quick move to the plate ... strike! ... RAMOS fires to second

SAFE!...high throw ... PHILLIPS gets the stolen base ... that's his 2nd steal of the series

and that's the Semper Tyrannis 3rd stolen base in this game ... AVILES holds at third

* S. SMITH facing D. PAULEY, T 8th, 2 Outs, 2nd and 3rd, Ahead 6-1

The runners take their lead ... the offering ... hit in the air to right ... HAMILTON drifts over

and he's got it

The skipper has to do something with AVILES ... he'll keep Mike in the game

he goes to shortstop for the Semper Tyrannis

He'll go to the bullpen ... the lefty Matt HARRISON will try to stall Loves Park

so SMITH goes an inning and two thirds in relief ... the line on him ... one hit ... he fans 2

for HARRISON ... his 2nd appearance in the series ... the lefty HARRISON has worked two innings

he has a 0.00 ERA

* BOTTOM OF THE 8th, Semper Tyrannis 6, Altogether Now 1

* J. HAMILTON facing M. HARRISON, B 8th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6

The pitch ... HAMILTON hits a comebacker ... HARRISON knocks it down

bare-hands it and throws to first ... a photo finish ... and the ump calls HAMILTON out

And here comes Semper Tyrannis manager ... again ... he's asking HARRISON for the ball

is bringing in Luis AYALA to face VOTTO ... he'll lose the platoon advantage

so HARRISON goes only one third of an inning ... for AYALA ... his 3rd appearance in the series

the right-hander AYALA has worked two and a third ... he has a 0.00 ERA

* J. VOTTO facing L. AYALA, B 8th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6

AYALA to the wind ... and it's popped up ... behind home plate ... NAPOLI making the call

and the catch ... two away

* P. SANDOVAL facing L. AYALA, B 8th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6

The pitch ... base hit right field ... VICTORINO takes it on one bounce

and SANDOVAL's on with a single ... Pablo with his 3rd hit in this game

for Pablo SANDOVAL, his 8th hit of the series

* M. STANTON facing L. AYALA, B 8th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-6

The offering to STANTON ... on the hands ... popped up ... BELTRE's waving off the others

he's under it ... he puts it away

* TOP OF THE 9th, Semper Tyrannis 6, Altogether Now 1

* K. YOUKILIS facing D. PAULEY, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1

The pitch ... and it's pulled hard to left ... it's deep enough if it's fair ... going

foul ball! ... strike one

* K. YOUKILIS facing D. PAULEY, T 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1

And the pitch comes in ... healthy cut by YOUKILIS ... he's out on strikes ... one down

* S. VICTORINO facing D. PAULEY, T 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1

Here's a pitch ... a line drive off the bat of VICTORINO ... STANTON runs in on it

and it stays up for him ... he's got it ... VICTORINO is around first

he thought it would drop in ... two gone

* W. VENABLE facing D. PAULEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Ahead 6-1

Here comes the pitch ... bounced up the middle ... UGGLA's racing over ... he's got it

spins...fires to first ... not in time! ... and they are giving him the base hit

for Will VENABLE, his 1st hit of the series

* M. NAPOLI facing D. PAULEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Ahead 6-1

PAULEY deals ... high and inside ... and VENABLE takes off

MAKE THROW? (1-yes*, 2-no)

here's the peg from RAMOS ... the tag ... VENABLE has this base wrapped up

he's safe at second ... that's his 4th steal of the series

and that's the Semper Tyrannis 4th stolen base in this game

* M. NAPOLI facing D. PAULEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 2nd, Ahead 6-1

Catcher RAMOS sets his target ... and they're putting NAPOLI on ... free pass to Mike

they elect to face the .200 hitter ... rather than NAPOLI at .296

they take away extra base hits ... they lose the platoon advantage

* J. ELLSBURY facing D. PAULEY, T 9th, 2 Outs, 1st and 2nd, Ahead 6-1

The runners take their lead ... the pitch ... chopper back to the mound ... PAULEY comes in

picks it up ... fires to first ... and gets him by a step ... to retire the side

* BOTTOM OF THE 9th, Semper Tyrannis 6, Altogether Now 1

* P. BOURJOS facing L. AYALA, B 9th, No Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6

He delivers ... BOURJOS smashes one down the line ... BELTRE grabs it near the bag

he wings the long throw to first ... and gets BOURJOS by a stride ... one down

* E. AYBAR facing L. AYALA, B 9th, 1 Out, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6

AYALA winds and fires ... he pulled the string ... strike three called ... two down

* W. RAMOS facing L. AYALA, B 9th, 2 Outs, Bases Empty, Behind 1-6

He comes home ... wide of the strike zone ... ball four ... and RAMOS trots down to first

* D. UGGLA facing L. AYALA, B 9th, 2 Outs, Runner on 1st, Behind 1-6

The pitch ... he goes down on strikes ... and that's the last out of the game

FINAL SCORE : Semper Tyrannis 6, Altogether Now 1