Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'.  Tonight it is a MLB Preseason Game, between Chicago Cubs a split squad of Kansas City Royals. The Cubs are hoping to stay relevant in the World Series conversation. While the Royals are hoping to try and overthrow the Indians, in the A.L. Central. 

Tonight's Starting Pitchers are a pair of right-handers. Thomas Hatch goes for the Cubs and Jakob Junis for the Royals. 

It is Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, in MLB Preseason Cactus Play, coming up shortly. 

Game Location: Surprise Stadium, Sunrise, AZ 

Starting Lineups:
Chicago Cubs (15-10):
1. Albert Almora, Jr., CF
2. Christian Adames, 3B
3. David Bote, 2B
4. Victor Caratini, C
5. Addison Russell, SS
6. Jim Adduci, 1B
7. Johnny Field, LF
8. Mark Zagunis, RF
9. Jared Young, DH

Kansas City Royals (13-12):
1. Whit Merrifield, 2B
2. Adalberto Mondesi, SS
3. Alex Gordon, LF
4. Jorge Soler, RF
5. Ryan O'Hearn, 1B
6. Frank Schwindel, DH
7. Hunter Dozier, 3B
8. Martin Maldonado, C
9. Billy Hamilton, CF

Hello and welcome to a preseason edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Milwaukee Brewers taking on San Francisco Giants. The Brewers are entering this game with a preseason record of 10-8, while the Giants come in with a preseason record of 6-10.

Tonight’s Starting Pitchers are right-hander Zach Davies for the Brew Crew. And Future HOF, Lefty, Madison Baumgarner, for the Giants.

It is Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants, in the preseason edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. The game will be on shortly.

Game Location: Scottsdale Stadium, Scottsdale, AZ
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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Game 6 of the National League Championship Series between Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers lead the series at 3-2. A win for the Dodgers and they will play the Boston Red Sox in the World Series, This Tuesday. A win by the Brewers and they will force a Game 7, Tomorrow Night.

​Tonight’s starting pitchers are a pair of lefties. Hyun-Jin Ryu for the Dodgers and Wade Miley for the Brewers. Ryu comes in with a regular season record of 7-3, 1.97 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 5.93 K/BB, and 3.82 P/PA. Miley comes in with a regular season record of 5-2, 2.57 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 1.85 K/BB, and 3.82 P/PA.

It is Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Miller Park, Milwaukee WI

Starting Lineups:
2.) Los Angeles Dodgers:
1. David Freese, 1B
2. Max Muncy, 2B
3. Justin Turner, 3B
4. Manny Machado, SS
5. Cody Bellinger, CF
6. Chris Taylor, LF
7. Yasiel Puig, RF
8. Austin Barnes, C
9. Hyun-Jin Ryu, P
SP: Hyun-Jin Ryu (LHP) (7-3, 1.97 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 5.93 K/BB, and 3.82 P/PA)

1.) Milwaukee Brewers:
1. Lorenzo Cain, CF
2. Christian Yelich, RF
3. Ryan Braun, LF
4. Travis Shaw, 2B
5. Jesus Aguilar, 1B
6. Mike Moustakas, 3B
7. Erik Kratz, C
8. Orlando Arcia, SS
9. Wade Miley, P
SP: Wade Miley (RHP) (5-2, 2.57 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 1.85 K/BB, and 3.82 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Freese
2. Muncy
3. Turner
Wade Miley now starting as Brewers Pitcher.
NBA Scores: 
First Pitch around 7:39 p.m. CDT.
HOME RUN: David Freese hits a solo home run off Wade Miley. LAD 1, MIL 0
​Muncy grounds out to Moustakas. 1 out.
Turner singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Machado strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Bellinger grounds out to Moustakas. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner, but score a run.

Middle of 1st Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain
2. Yelich
3. Braun
Hyun-Jin Ryu now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
NHL Scores:
Cain hits an infield single. Runner on 1st.
Yelich grounds out to Turner. 1 out.
Braun draws a base on balls. Cain advances to 2nd. Runner on 1st & 2nd.
Shaw strikes out on foul tip. 2 outs.
RBI-DOUBLE: Aguilar hits an RBI-Double to right field. Cain and Braun score. LAD 1, MIL 2
RBI-DOUBLE: Moustakas hits an RBI-Double to right field, scoring Aguilar. LAD 1, MIL 3
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: LAD 5, MIL 6
RBI-SINGLE: Kratz hits an RBI-Single to right field, scoring Moustakas. LAD 1, MIL 4
Arcia singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Miley lines out to Bellinger, to end the inning. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a pair of base runners.

End of 1st Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 4

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Taylor
7. Puig
8. Barnes
Miley currently at 25 pitches.
NCAA FBS Scores:
Taylor singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Puig flies out to Cain, at the right center field, warning track. 1 out.
Barnes strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Ryu singles to right field. Taylor advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Freese fouls out to Aguilar. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners. 

Middle of 2nd Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 4

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain
2. Yelich
3. Braun
Ryu currently at 31 pitches.
​Cain flies out to Puig. 1 out.
Yelich doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd. Brewers are making Yasiel Puig busy. 
RBI-DOUBLE: Braun hits an RBI-Double, scoring Christian Yelich. Runner on 2nd. LAD 1, MIL 5
Ryu has been hanging the curveball, a couple of times in this game.
Shaw grounds out to Machado. Braun advnaces to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Roberts elect to intentionally pass Aguilar. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Moustakas strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a couple of base runner. But they scored 1, off Braun's RBI-Double.

End of 2nd Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Muncy, 0-1
3. Turner, 1-1
4. Machado, 0-1
Miley currently at 45 pitches.
​Muncy lines out to Braun. 1 out.
Turner strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Machado pops out to Arcia. 3 outs. 
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Kratz, 1-1, RBI
8. Arcia, 1-1
9. Miley, 0-1
Ryu currently at 47 pitches.
​Kratz grounds out to Turner. 1 out.
Arcia flies out to Taylor. 2 outs.
Julio Urias (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Miley strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Bellinger, 0-1
6. Taylor, 1-1
7. Puig, 0-1
Miley currently at 58 pitches.
NBA Scores:
Bellinger strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Taylor flies out to Braun. 2 outs.
Puig lines out to Cain. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain, 1-2
2. Yelich, 1-2
3. Braun, 1-1, 2B, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Julio Urias (LHP) replaces Hyun-Jin Ryu as Dodgers Pitcher.
Cain grounds out to Urias. 1 out.
​NHL Scores:
Yelich strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Braun strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Barnes, 0-1
9. Urias, 0-0
1. Freese, 1-2, HR, RBI
Miley currently at 71 pitches.
NCAA FBS Scores:
Barnes grounds out to Arcia. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Dozier pinch-hitting for Julio Urias. 
Dozier draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
RBI-DOUBLE: Freese hits an  RBI-Double, scoring Dozier. Runner on 2nd. LAD 2, MIL 5
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: LAD 5, MIL 5
Corey Knebel (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Muncy draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Corey Knebel (RHP) replaces Wade Miley as Brewers Bullpen. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 1 out. LAD 2, MIL 5
​Turner flies out to Cain. 2 outs.
Machado strikes out on a foul tip. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners, but score 1 off David Freese RBI-Double. 

Middle of 5th Inning:
LAD 2, MIL 5

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Shaw, 0-2
5. Aguilar, 1-1 2 RBI
6. Moustakas, 1-2, RBI
​PITCHING CHANGE: Alex Wood (LHP) replaces Julio Urias, batting 1st in Dodgers Lineup.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Brian Dozier stays in the game, to play 2nd Base. Max Muncy moves from 2nd Base to 1st Base. 
Shaw draws a lead-off walk. Runner on 1st.
Aguilar strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Dylan Floro (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Moustakas strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Kratz gets hit by a pitch. Shaw advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Roberts elect to intentionally pass Arcia. Bases Loaded. 
Corey Knebel will bat for himself.
Knebel strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand the bases loaded. 

End of 5th Inning:
LAD 2, MIL 5

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Bellinger, 0-2
6. Taylor, 1-2
7. Puig, 0-2
Knebel currently at 11 pitches.
​Bellinger grounds out to Aguilar, unassisted. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Joc Pederson pinch-hitting for Chris Taylor. 
Rich Hill (LHP) and Dylan Floro (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Pederson gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st.
INJURY DELAY: Pederson wrist and hand being checked by Dodgers Trainer. Pederson says he's okay to run.
Puig flies out to Cain. 2 outs.
Barnes strikes out on foul tip. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
LAD 2, MIL 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain, 1-3
2. Yelich, 1-3
3. Braun, 1-2, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Dylan Floro (RHP) replaces Alex Wood as Dodgers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Joc Pederson warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Cain gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Yelich grounds out to Turner. 2 outs.
Braun singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Caleb Ferguson (LHP) replaces Dylan Floro as Dodgers Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 2 outs. LAD 2, MIL 5
Shaw strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner. 

End of 6th Inning:
LAD 2, MIL 5

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Dozier
1. Ferguson?
2. Muncy, 0-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) replaces Corey Knebel as Brewers Pitcher.
NBA Scores:
Dozier fouls out to Kratz. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Yasmani Grandal pinch-hitting for Caleb Ferguson.
Grandal flies out to Braun. 2 outs.
Muncy strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
LAD 2, MIL 5

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Aguilar, 1-2, 2 RBI
6. Moustakas, 1-3, RBI
7. Kratz, 1-2, RBI
NHL Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenta Maeda (RHP) replaces Caleb Ferguson as Dodgers Pitcher. The pitcher spot is batting 8th in the Dodgers Lineup. 
Yasmani Grandal remains in the game to play catcher.
Corbin Burnes (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Aguilar finishes an 11-pitch at-bat, with a double to right field. Puig failed on diving catch, down the right field line. Runner on 2nd.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Roberts challenging call on 2nd Base. Aguilar is safe at 2nd. Call stands. Runner on 2nd.
Roberts elects to intentionally pass on Mike Moustakas. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: LAD 4, MIL 5
PINCH-HITTING: Curtis Granderson pinch-hitting for Erik Kratz. 
Josh Hader (LHP) joins Burnes warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Granderson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Arcia grounds out to Maeda. Aguilar and Moustakas move 90 feet. Arcia gets a productive out. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Domingo Santana pinch-hitting for Jeremy Jeffress. 
Rich Hill (LHP) returns to warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Aguilar scores on wild pitch by Maeda. Moustakas advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. LAD 2, MIL 6
Santana strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner. But score a run off a wild pitch by Maeda.

End of 7th Inning:
LAD 2, MIL 6

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Turner, 1-3
4. Machado, 0-3
5. Bellinger, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Corbin Burnes (RHP) replaces Jeremy Jeffress as Brewers Pitcher.
NCAA FBS Scores:
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Manny Pina replaces Curtis Granderson as Catcher.
Turner flies out to Yelich. 1 out.
Machado grounds out to Arcia. 2 outs.
Bellinger flies out to Cain. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
LAD 2, MIL 6

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain, 1-4
2. Yelich, 1-4
3. Braun, 2-3, RBI
​Maeda currently at 27 pitches.
Cain singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Rich Hill (LHP) replaces Kenta Maeda as Dodgers Pitcher. Runner on 1st. LAD 2, MIL 6
Yelich draws a base on balls. Cain advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: LAD 3, MIL 5
Braun strikes out swinging. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Hernan Perez pinch-hitting for Travis Shaw.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #4: MVR: LAD 2, MIL 5
Perez reaches on 6-4 fielder's choice. Yelich is out at 2nd. Cain advnaces to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 2 outs.
RBI-SINGLE: Aguilar hits an RBI-Single, scoring Cain. Perez advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. LAD 2, MIL 7
Moustakas grounds out to Dozier. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a pair of base runners. But score 1 run, thanks to Jesus Aguilar RBI-Single, scoring Cain.

End of 8th Inning:
LAD 2, MIL 7

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Pederson, HBP
7. Puig, 0-3
8. R. Hill?
Burnes currently at 15 pitches.
​Pederson strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Puig strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Matt Kemp pinch-hitting for Rich Hill.
Kemp fouls out to Aguilar. 3 outs.
Brewers force Game 7 of the 2018 National League Championship Series.

Final:
LAD 2 , MIL 7
Series Tied at 3-3.
W: Knebel (1-0) 
L: Ryu (1-1)
PoG: Aguilar (MIL) 3/4, 2 2B, 3 RBI 
ToG: 3:35

Final Thoughts:
The Brewers not only kept their season alive, but didn't use Hader in this game. Hader will be ready tomorrow. Kershaw and Jansen will be ready for tomorrow, for the Dodgers. Buehler starts for the Dodgers. While Chacin will go for the Brewers.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page. 

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, between Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Brewers lead the series 2-1. They won Last Night’s game and Friday Night’s game. While the Dodgers took Game 2 on Saturday.

Tonight’s Starting Pitchers are a pair of lefties. Gio Gonzalez for the Brewers and Rich Hill for the Dodgers. Gonzalez comes in with a record of 10-11, 4.21 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 1.85 K/BB, and 4.05 P/PA. While Hill comes in with a record of 11-5, 3.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 3.66 K/BB, and 3.85 P/PA.

It is Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 4 of National League Championship Series, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

Dodgers are in their home white uniforms. While the Brewers are in their alternate navy jerseys, navy hats, and traveling gray pants.

Starting Lineups:
1.) Milwaukee Brewers:
1. Lorenzo Cain, CF
2. Christian Yelich, RF
3. Ryan Braun, LF
4. Jesus Aguilar, 1B
5. Mike Moustakas, 3B
6. Jonathon Schoop, 2B
7. Manny Pina, C
8. Orlando Arcia, SS
9. Gio Gonzalez, P
SP: Gio Gonzalez (LHP) (10-11, 4.21 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 1.85 K/BB, and 4.05 P/PA)

2.) Los Angeles Dodgers:
1. Chris Taylor, LF
2. Justin Turner, 3B
3. David Freese, 1B
4. Manny Machado, SS
5. Brian Dozier, 2B
6. Kikè Hernandez, CF
7. Yasiel Puig, RF
8. Austin Barnes, C
9. Rich Hill, P
SP: Rich Hill (LHP) (11-5, 3.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 3.66 K/BB, and 3.85 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain
2. Yelich
3. Braun
Rich Hill now starting as Dodgers Pitcher
Red Sox Defeat Astros 8-2
​First Pitch around 8:10 p.m. CDT.
Cain strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Yelich grounds out to Freese. 2 outs.
Braun flies out to Hernandez. 3 outs.
Brewers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Taylor
2. Turner
3. Freese
Gio Gonzalez now starting as Brewers Pitcher.
NBA Scores:
Taylor draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Turner grounds out to Gonzalez. Taylor advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 1 out.
Freese gets hit by a pitch. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Machado fouls out to Aguilar. 2 outs.
RBI-SINGLE: Dozier hits an RBI-Single, scoring Chris Taylor. Freese advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. MIL 0, LAD 1
Freddy Peralta (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Hernandez flies out to Yelich. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a couple of runners, but scored a run.

End of 1st Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 1

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up;
4. Aguilar
5. Moustakas
6. Schoop
Hill currently at 9 pitches.
NHL Scores:
Aguilar draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Moustakas fouls out to Turner. 1 out.
Schoop strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Pina draws a base on balls. Aguilar advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Arcia flies out to Puig. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Puig
8. Barnes
9. Hill
​Gonzalez currently at 26 pitches.
Puig reaches on infield single to pitcher. Gonzalez rolled his ankle, while playing for a ground ball. Runner on 1st.
INJURY DELAY: Brewers looking at Gonzalez. Gonzalez took some warmup tosses, say he is okay.
PITCHING CHANGE: Freddy Peralta (RHP) replaces Gio Gonzalez as Brewers Pitcher.
Barnes draws a base on balls. Puig advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Hill reaches on 1-5 bunt fielder's choice. Puig is out at 3rd. Barnes advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 1 out.
Taylor strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Turner draws a base on balls. Barnes and Hill move 90 feet. Bases Loaded.
PINCH-HITTING: Max Muncy pinch-hitting for David Freese.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: MIL 5, LAD 6
Muncy gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand the bases loaded.

End of 2nd Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Peralta
1. Cain, 0-1
2. Yelich, 0-1
Hill currently at 27 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Max Muncy stays in the game to play 1st Base.
Peralta grounds out to Dozier. 1 out.
Cain strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Yelich draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Braun grounds out to Turner. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Machado, 0-1
5. Dozier, 1-1, RBI
6. Hernandez, 0-1
Peralta currently at 16 pitches.
​Machado grounds out to Schoop. 1 out.
Dozier draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: Dozier steals 2nd Base, while Enrique Hernandez was at-bat. Runner on 2nd.
Hernandez gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: MIL 4, LAD 6
Puig gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

End of 3rd Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Aguilar, 0-0
5. Moustakas, 0-1
6. Schoop, 0-1
Hill currently at 41 pitches.
Red Sox Defeat Astros 8-2; BOS Leads ALCS 2-1
​Aguilar singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Moustakas strikes out swinging. 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Schoop grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 3 outs.
Brewers side is retired.

Middle of 4th Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Barnes, 0-0
9. Hill, 0-1
1. Taylor, 0-1
Peralta currently at 38 pitches.
NBA Scores:
Barnes strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Hill bunt grounds out to Peralta. 2 outs.
Taylor gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
MIL 0, LAD 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Pina, 0-0
8. Arcia, 0-1
9. Peralta, 0-1
Hill currently at 53 pitches.
NHL Scores:
Pina gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Arcia singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-HITTING: Domingo Santana pinch-hitting for Freddy Peralta.
RBI-DOUBLE: Santana hits an RBI-Double, scoring Arcia. MIL 1, LAD 1
Cain grounds out to Machado. 2 outs.
Yelich strikes out swinging. 3 outs.

Middle of 5th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Turner, 0-1
3. Muncy, 0-1
4. Machado, 0-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Corbin Burnes (RHP) replaces Freddy Peralta as Brewers Pitcher.
Turner strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Muncy grounds out to Schoop. 2 outs.
Machado gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

End of 5th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Braun, 0-2
4. Aguilar, 1-1
5. Moustakas, 0-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Baez (RHP) replaces Rich Hill as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Braun singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Caleb Ferguson (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Aguilar strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Moustakas pops out to Muncy. 2 outs.
Schoop strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 6th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Dozier, RBI
6. Hernandez, 0-2
7. Puig, 1-2
​Dozier gets hit by pitch. Runner on 1st.
Burnes currently at 15 pitches.
PINCH-HITTING: Cody Bellinger pinch-hitting for Enrique Hernandez.
Bellinger flies out to Braun. 1 out.
Xavier Cedeno (LHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Kenta Maeda (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Puig strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Dozier gets caught stealing 2nd. Pina to Schoop. Barnes will lead-off the Bottom of 7th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Pina, 0-1
8. Arcia, 1-2
9. Burnes?
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenta Maeda (RHP) replaces Pedro Baez as Dodgers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Cody Bellinger stays in the game to play center field.
5-Run, 8th Inning Difference In Red Sox 8-2 Win Over Astros
Pina doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
Arcia flies out to Taylor. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Curtis Granderson pinch-hitting for Corbin Burnes.
​PITCHING CHANGE: Caleb Ferguson (LHP) replaces Kenta Maeda as Dodgers Pitcher. Runner on 2nd. 1 out. MIL 1, LAD 1
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: MIL 4, LAD 5
Joakim Soria (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Granderson flies out to Bellinger. Pina advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
DOUBLE SWITCH: Ryan Madson (RHP) replaces Caleb Ferguson as Dodgers Pitcher, batting 7th. Joc Pederson replaces Yasiel Puig at left field, batting 9th.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Chris Taylor moves from left field to right field. While Cody Bellinger moves from center to right field.
Cain grounds out to Dozier. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 7th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Barnes, 0-1
9. Pederson
1. Taylor
PITCHING CHANGE: Joakim Soria (RHP) replaces Corbin Burnes as Brewers Pitcher.
NBA Scores:
Barnes singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Pederson pops out to Moustakas. 1 out.
Xavier Cedeno (LHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Josh Hader (LHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Taylor strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Turner should be Soria's last batter of the night. If the inning continues Cedeno. if the inning comes to an end, maybe Hader in the 8th, depending on if Brewers take the lead.
Turner flies out to Yelich. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

End of 7th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Yelich, 0-2
3. Braun, 1-3
4. Aguilar, 1-2
​Madson currently at 6 pitches.
NHL Scores:
Yelich hits an infield single to shortstop. Runner on 1st.
Braun strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Alex Wood (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Josh Hader (LHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Jesus Aguilar pops out to Muncy. 2 outs.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: MIL 4, LAD 4
Moustakas lines out to Pederson. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 8th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
3. Muncy, 0-2
4. Machado, 0-3
5. Dozier, 1-1, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Josh Hader (LHP) replaces Joakim Soria as Brewers Pitcher.
Muncy singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Machado strikes out swinging. 1 out.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Counsell challenging possible fan interference on foul ball by Dozier. Call Stands. Still 0-2 on Dozier.
Dozier reaches on 5-4 fielder's choice. Muncy is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Counsell challenging call on the field, Dozier is safe at 1st. Call stands.
Bellinger singles to left field. Dozier advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
PINCH-HITTING: Matt Kemp pinch-hitting for Ryan Madson.
Kenley Jansen (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Kemp strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners.

End of 8th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Schoop, 0-3
7. Pina, 1-2
8. Arcia, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenley Jansen (RHP) replaces Ryan Madson as Dodgers Pitcher.
​On a 7-pitch at-bat, Schoop grounds out to Jensen. 1 out.
On an 8-pitch at-bat, Pina draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Corey Knebel (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
PINCH-RUNNING: Hernan Perez pinch-running for Manny Pina.
Arcia grounds out to Turner. Perez advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Travis Shaw pinch-hitting for Josh Hader.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: MIL 4, LAD 3
Shaw strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 9th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Barnes, 1-2
9. Pederson, 0-1
1. Taylor, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Corey Knebel (RHP) replaces Josh Hader as Brewers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Erik Kratz replaces Manny Pina as catcher.
Barnes grounds out to Arcia. 1 out.
Pederson strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Taylor draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Turner lines out to Cain. 3 outs.
The game is going to extra innings.

End of 9th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Top of 10th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain, 0-4
2. Yelich, 1-3
3. Braun, 1-4
​Cain lines out to Bellinger. 1 out.
Yelich pops out Turner. 2 outs.
Braun singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: Ryan Braun steals 2nd Base, while Jesus Aguilar was at-bat.
​Aguilar strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 10th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

​Bottom of 10th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Muncy, 1-3
4. Machado, 0-4
5. Dozier, 1-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Junior Guerra (RHP) replaces Corey Knebel as Brewers Pitcher.
Muncy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Machado grounds out to Arcia. 2 outs.
BENCHES CLEARING: Machado and Aguilar are exchanging words over Machado kicking Aguilar's leg. Benches clear. 
Dozier gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 10th Inning.

End of 10th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Top of 11th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Moustakas, 0-4
6. Schoop, 0-4
7. Kratz
PITCHING CHANGE: Alex Wood (LHP) replaces Kenley Jansen as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Moustakas grounds out to Turner. 1 out.
Schoop grounds out to Machado. 2 outs.
Kratz strikes out swinging, Barnes to Muncy. 3 outs.
Brewers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 11th Inning.

Middle of 11th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 11th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Bellinger, 1-2
7. Wood?
8. Barnes, 1-3
​Guerra currently at 15 pitches.
Bellinger strikes out swinging, Kratz to Aguilar. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Yasmani Grandal pinch-hitting for Alex Wood.
Dylan Floro (RHP) and Julio Urias (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Grandal strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Barnes fouls out to Aguilar. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 11th Inning.

End of 11th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Top of 12th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Arcia, 1-4
9. Guerra?
1. Cain, 0-5
PITCHING CHANGE: Dylan Floro (RHP) replaces Alex Wood as Dodgers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Yasmani Grandal stays in the game to play catcher.​
Arcia grounds out to Turner. 1 out.
Guerra strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Cain strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Julio Urias (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Brewers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 12th Inning.

Middle of 12th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 12th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Pederson, 0-2
1. Taylor, 0-3
2. Turner, 0-4
​Pederson grounds out to Arcia. 1 out.
Guerra currently at 28 pitches.
Taylor pops out to Aguilar. 2 outs.
Turner grounds out to Schoop. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 12th Inning.

End of 12th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Top of 13th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Yelich, 1-4
3. Braun, 2-5
4. Aguilar, 1-4
PITCHING CHANGE: Julio Urias (LHP) replaces Dylan Floro as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Yelich grounds out to Dozier. 1 out.
Braun singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Aguilar flies out to Taylor. 2 outs.
​Moustakas gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 13th Inning:
MIL 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 13th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Muncy, 1-4
4. Machado, 0-5
5. Dozier, 1-3, RBI
​Guerra currently at 34 pitches.
Muncy lines out to Braun. 1 out.
Machado singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Dozier fouls out to Moustakas. 2 outs.
Machado advances to 2nd, on a wild pitch by Guerra. Runner on 2nd.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: MIL 3, LAD 3
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #4: MVR: MIL 2, LAD 3
WALK-OFF-SINGLE: Bellinger hits an Walk-Off Single, scoring Machado. MIL 1, LAD 2

Final/13 Innings:
MIL 1, LAD 2
Series Tied at 2-2.
W: Urias (1-0)
L: Guerra (0-1)
PoG: Bellinger (LAD) 3/5, Walk-Off-Single, RBI
ToG: 5:16 

Final Thoughts:
Cody Bellinger showed that there are Dodgers who can hit anything other than a home run, late in a Postseason game. As for the Brewers, that one hurts. 

Later on This Afternoon, Wade Miley and Clayton Kershaw will do battle to unbreak a 2-2 series tie. The 2018 NLCS is now a best-of 3. 

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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, between Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. The Dodgers have returned to the NLCS for the 3rd consecutive year. While the Brewers return to the NLCS, for the first time since 2011.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are a pair of lefties. Dodgers Ace Clayton Kershaw and former Nationals Pitcher Gio Gonzalez. Kershaw comes in with a 2018 record of 9-5, 2.73 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 5.34 K/BB, and 3.64 P/PA. As for Gonzalez, he is 10-11, with a 4.21 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 1.85 K/BB, and 4.05 P/PA.

​It is Los Angeles Dodgers taking on Milwaukee Brewers, Game 1 of National League Championship Series, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI
​
Starting Lineups:
2.) Los Angeles Dodgers:
​1. Chris Taylor, LF
2. Justin Turner, 3B
3. David Freese, 1B
4. Manny Machado, SS
5. Matt Kemp, LF
6. Kikè Hernandez, 2B
7. Cody Bellinger, CF
8. Yasmani Grandal, C
9. Clayton Kershaw, P
SP: Clayton Kershaw (LHP) (9-5, 2.73 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 5.34 K/BB, and 3.64 K/BB)

1.) Milwaukee Brewers:
1. Lorenzo Cain, CF
2. Christian Yelich, RF
3. Ryan Braun, LF
4. Jesus Aguilar, 1B
5. Hernan Perez, 2B
6. Mike Moustakas, 3B
7. Manny Pina, C
8. Orlando Arcia, SS
9. Gio Gonzalez, P
​SP: Gio Gonzalez (LHP) (10-11, with a 4.21 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 1.85 K/BB, and 4.05 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Taylor 
2. Turner 
3. Freese
Gio Gonzalez now starting as Brewers Pitcher.
NCAA FBS Scores:
First Pitch around 7:09 p.m. CDT.
Taylor strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Turner grounds out to Arcia. 2 outs.
Freese flies out to Cain. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning:
LAD 0, MIL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain
2. Yelich
3. Braun
Clayton Kershaw now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
NHL Scores:
Cain singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Cain advances to  2nd Base, while Yelich is at-bat, on a passed ball according to Joe Buck.
Yelich ends his 10-pitch at-bat vs. Kershaw, by striking out swinging. 1 out.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: LAD 5, MIL 6
Braun grounds out to Machado. 2 outs.
Aguilar grounds out to Machado. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a runner in scoring position. 

End of 1st Inning:
LAD 0, MIL 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Machado
5. Kemp
6. Hernandez
Gonzalez currently at 14 pitches.
​HOME RUN: Manny Machado hits a solo home run off Gio Gonzalez. LAD 1, MIL 0
​Kemp grounds out to Moustakas. 1 out.
Hernandez draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Bellinger flies out to Yelich at the warning track. 2 outs.
Grandal grounds out to Moustakas. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Perez
6. Moustakas
7. Pina
Kershaw currently at 23 pitches. 
Perez grounds out to Kershaw. 1 out.
​Moustakas grounds out to Turner. 2 outs.
Pina singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Arcia grounds out to Turner. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Kershaw
1. Taylor, 0-1
2. Turner, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Woodruff (RHP) replaces Gio Gonzalez as Brewers Pitcher.
​Kershaw grounds out to Arcia. 1 out.
Taylor flies out to Yelich. 2 outs.
Turner strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Woodruff
1. Cain, 1-1
2. Yelich, 0-1
Kershaw currently at 33 pitches.
​HOME RUN: Brandon Woodruff hits a solo home run off Clayton Kershaw. LAD 1, MIL 1
​Cain singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Yelich draws a base on balls. Cain advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Braun fouls out to Freese. 1 out.
Cain and Yelich move 90 feet, on a passed ball by Grandal. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.A
Aguilar reaches on catcher's interference by Grandal. Bases Loaded. 
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: LAD 4, MIL 6
Perez hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly, scoring Cain. Grandal mishandled the Bellinger, Yelich and Aguilar move 90 feet. Bases Loaded. 2 outs. LAD 1, MIL 2
Moustakas gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a pair, but scored a pair. 

End of 3rd Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Freese?
4. Machado
5. Kemp
NCAA FBS Scores:
PINCH-HITTING: Max Muncy pinch-hitting for David Freese. 
Muncy gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Woodruff currently at 16 pitches.
Josh Hader (LHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Machado strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
INJURY DELAY: Pina gets hit by Machado's bat, on a back swing. 
Kemp strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Woodruff strikes out the side. 

Middle of 4th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Pina, 1-1
8. Arcia, 0-1
9. Woodruff, 1-1?
Kershaw currently at 62 pitches.
NHL Scores: 
​DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Max Muncy remains in the game at first base.
Pina draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Arcia singles to center field. Arcia and Pina advance on a fielding error by Taylor. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
The Defending National League Champion Dodgers are playing T-Ball Defense.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: LAD 3, MIL 6
Ryan Madson (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
PINCH-HITTING: Domingo Santana pinch-hitting for Brandon Woodruff.
RBI-SINGLE: Santana hits an 2-Run-Single, scoring Pina and Arcia. Runner on 1st. LAD 1, MIL 4
PITCHING CHANGE: Ryan Madson (RHP) replaces Clayton Kershaw as Dodgers Pitcher. Runner on 1st. No outs. LAD 1, MIL 4
Cain flies out to Bellinger. 1 out.
Santana gets caught stealing?
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Counsell challenging call at 2nd Base. Out at 2nd. Call overturned. Stolen Base by Santana. Runner on 2nd.
Yelich strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Josh Hader (LHP) warms up in Brewers Bullpen.
RBI-SINGLE: Braun hits an RBI-Single, scoring Santana. Runner on 1st.  LAD 1, MIL 5
​Aguilar lines out to Hernandez. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner. But they scored 3 runs.

End of 4th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 4

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Hernandez, 0-0
7. Bellinger, 0-1
8. Grandal, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Josh Hader (LHP) replaces Brandon Woodruff as Brewers Pitcher.
​Hernandez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Bellinger flies out to Cain. 2 outs.
Grandal strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Perez, 0-1
6. Moustakas, 0-2
7. Pina, 1-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Dylan Floro (RHP) replaces Ryan Madson as Dodgers Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTING: Travis Shaw pinch-hitting for Hernan Perez. 
Shaw strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Moustakas singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Pina draws a base on balls. Moustakas advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Joakim Soria (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
DOUBLE PLAY: Arcia grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Floro?
1. Taylor, 0-2
2. Turner, 0-2
Hader currently at 9 pitchers.
​PINCH-HITTING: Brian Dozier pinch-hitting for Dylan Floro. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Travis Shaw remains in the game at 2nd Base.
Dozier ends an 8-pitch at-bat, with a foul out to Pina. 1 out.
Taylor singles to center field.Runner on 1st.
Turner strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Muncy strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Hader?
1. Cain, 2-3
2. Yelich, 0-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Baez (RHP) replaces Dylan Floro as Dodgers Pitcher.
Hader strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Cain doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
Yelich strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Braun strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

End of 6th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 5

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Machado, 1-2, HR, RBI
5. Kemp, 0-2
6. Hernandez, 0-1
NCAA FBS Scores:
Hader currently at 29 pitches.
Machado flies out to Cain. 1 out.
Kemp singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Hernandez lines out to Yelich. 2 outs.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: LAD 3, MIL 5
Kemp advances to 2nd Base, on wild pitch by Hader. Runner on 2nd.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: LAD 3, MIL 4
Corey Knebel (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Bellinger flies out to Cain. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

Middle of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Auiler, 0-2
5. Shaw, 0-1
6. Moustakas, 1-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Julio Urias (LHP) replaces Pedro Baez as Dodgers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Joc Pederson replaces Enrique Hernandez, playing left field, batting 9th. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Chris Taylor moves from left field to 2nd Base. 
HOME RUN: Jesus Aguilar hits a solo home run off Julio Urias. LAD 1, MIL 6
Shaw singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
​Moustakas fouls out to Grandal. 1 out.
Pina pops out to Taylor. 2 outs.
Soria (RHP) and Cedeno (LHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Arcia grounds into 6-4 fielder's choice. Shaw is out at 2nd. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

End of 7th Inning:
LAD 1, MIL 6

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Grandal, 0-2
9. Pederson, 0-0
1. Taylor, 1-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Xavier Cedeno (LHP) replaces Josh Hader as Brewers Pitcher.
Grandal singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Pederson reaches to an unassisted fielder's choice by Arcia. Grandal is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Joakim Soria (RHP) replaces Xavier Cedeno as Brewers Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 1 out. LAD 1, MIL 6
Taylor singles to left field. Pederson advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Turner gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: LAD 3, MIL 3
Muncy draws a base on balls. Pederson and Taylor move 90 feet. Bases Loaded. 
DOUBLE-SWITCH: Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) replaces Joakim Soria, as Brewers Pitcher, batting 7th. While Erik Kratz replaces Manny Pina at catcher, batting 9th. Bases Loaded. 2 outs. LAD 1, MIL 6
​RBI-SINGLE: Machado hits a 2-run single. Pederson and Taylor score. Muncy advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. LAD 3, MIL 6
RBI-SINGLE: Kemp hits an RBI-Single, scoring Muncy. Machado advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. LAD 4, MIl 6
PINCH-HITTING: Yasiel Puig pinch-hitting for Julio Urias. Puig represents the go-ahead run.
Corey Knebel (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Puig strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners. But scored 3 runs.

Middle of 8th Inning:
LAD 4, MIL 6

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Kratz
1. Cain, 3-4
2. Yelich, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenta Maeda (RHP) replaces Julio Urias as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Kratz gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Cain reaches on fielding error by Turner. Runner on 1st.
Alex Wood (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
DOUBLE PLAY: Yelich ground into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Brewers side is retired. 

End of 8th Inning:
LAD 4, MIL 6

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Bellinger, 0-3
8. Grandal, 1-3
9. Pederson, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Corey Knebel (RHP) replaces Jeffery Jeffress as Brewers Pitcher. 
​Bellinger grounds out to Moustakas. 1 out.
Grandal strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Pederson draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st. 
RBI-TRIPLE: Taylor hits an RBI-Triple, scoring Pederson. Runner on 3rd. LAD 5, MIL 6
Turner strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand the tying run at 3rd Base.
The Game is over.

Final:
LAD 5, MIL 6
MIL wins Game 1
W: Woodruff (1-0)
L: Kershaw (1-1)
PoG: Woodruff (MIL) W, 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 4 K, 0 BB; 1/1, HR, RBI
ToG: 4:02

Final Thoughts:
Brewers took advantage of the Dodgers' T-Ball Defense. However, with the head-scratching use of the Brewers Bullpen by Craig Counsell, the Dodgers got some momentum going into Game 2. 

Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, will be played Tomorrow Afternoon.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Game 4 of the ALDS, between Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The Red Sox lead the series 2-1. They are looking to close out this series, and advance to the ALCS. There they will play the Defending Champion Houston Astros.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are right-hander Rick Porcello for the Red Sox and C.C. Sabathia for the Yankees. Porcello comes in with a record of 17-7, 4.28 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 3.96 K/BB, and 3.83 P/PA. While Sabathia comes in with a record of 9-7, 3.65 ERA, 2.75 K/BB, and 3.77 P/PA.

It it is the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, Game 4 of the American League Division Series, coming up shortly.

​Game Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

Starting Lineups:
1.) Boston Red Sox:
1. Mookie Betts, RF
2. Andrew Benintendi, LF
3. Steve Pearce, 1B
4. J.D. Martinez, DH
5. Xander Bogaerts, SS
6. Ian Kinsler, 2B
7. Eduardo Nunez, 3B
8. Jackie Bradley, Jr. CF
9. Christian Vazquez, C
SP: Rick Porcello (RHP) (17-7, 4.28 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 3.96 K/BB, and 3.83 P/PA)

WC1.) New York Yankees:
1. Aaron Hicks, CF
2. Aaron Judge, RF
3. Didi Gregorius, SS
4. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
5. Luke Voit, 1B
6. Neil Walker, 3B
7. Gary Sanchez, C
8. Gleyber Torres, 2B
9. Brett Gardner, LF
SP: C.C. Sabathia (LHP) (9-7, 3.65 ERA, 2.75 K/BB, and 3.77 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts
2. Benintendi
3. Pearce 
C.C. Sabathia now starting as Yankees Pitcher.
NHL Scores:
First Pitch around 7:08 p.m. CDT.
Betts grounds out to Gregorius. 1 out.
Benintendi grounds out to Voit, unassisted. 2 outs.
Pearce singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
J.D. Martinez hits an infield single to 2nd Base. Pearce advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Bogaerts draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded. 
Kinsler flies out to Gardner. 
Red Sox strand the bases loaded.

Middle of 1st Inning:
BOS 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Hicks
2. Judge
3. Gregorius
Rick Porcello now starting as Red Sox Pitcher.
​Hicks flies out to Bradley, Jr. 1 out.
Judge grounds out to Bogaerts. 2 outs.
Gregorius strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
BOS 0, NYY 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Nunez
8. Bradley, Jr.
9. Vazquez
Sabathia currently at 22 pitches.
Arkansas St. 3, Appalachian St. 0; 1st Quarter 
​Nunez flies out to Judge. 1 out.
Bradley strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Vazquez draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Betts flies out to Judge. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
BOS 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Stanton
5. Voit
6. Walker
Porcello currently at 8 pitches.
Stanton grounds out to Nunez. 1 out.
Voit grounds out to Nunez. 2 outs.
Walker singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Sanchez grounds out to Bogaerts. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
BOS 0, NYY 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Benintendi, 0-1
3. Pearce, 0-0
4. Martinez, 1-1
Sabathia currently at 35 pitches.
​​Benintendi gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st.
Pearce singles to right center field. Benintendi advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
J.D. Martinez hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Hicks. Benintendi scores. Runner on 1st. 1 out. BOS 1, NYY 0
Bogaerts grounds out to Sabathia. Pearce advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
David Robertson (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
Pearce advances to 3rd Base, on wild pitch by Sabathia. Runner on 3rd. 
RBI-DOUBLE: Kinsler hits an RBI-Double, scoring Pearce. BOS 2, NYY 0
RBI-SINGLE: Nunez hits an RBI-Single, scoring Kinsler. BOS 3, NYY 0
Bradley grounds out to Voit, unassisted. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner. But score 3 runs.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
BOS 3, NYY 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Torres
9. Gardner
1. Hicks, 0-1
Porcello currently at 17 pitches.
​Torres flies out to Benintendi. 1 out.
Zach Britton (LHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
Gardner grounds out to Kinsler. 2 outs.
Hicks pops out to Nunez. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
BOS 3, NYY 0

Top of 4th Inning;
Due Up:
9. Vazquez, 0-0
1. Betts, 0-2
2. Benintendi, 0-1
NHL Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Zach Britton (LHP) replaces C.C. Sabathia as Yankees Pitcher.
HOME RUN: Vazquez hits a solo home run off Zach Britton. BOS 4, NYY 0
​Betts strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Benintendi strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Pearce grounds out to Gregorius. 3 outs.
Red Sox get a run off Christian Vazquez's solo home run.

Middle of 4th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Judge, 0-1
3. Gregorius, 0-1
4. Stanton, 0-1
Porcello currently at 28 pitches.
​Judge flies out to Betts. 1 out.
Gregorius doubles to right center field. Runner on 2nd.
Stanton grounds out to Kinsler. 2 outs.
Voit grounds out to Nunez. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 4th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 0

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
4. J.D. Martinez, 1-1, RBI
5. Bogaerts, 0-1
6. Kinsler, 1-2, RBI
​ARK St. 9, APP ST 7; 2nd QTR 
Britton currently at 16 pitches.
Martinez grounds out to Gregorius. 1 out.
Bogaerts hits an infield single to 2nd Base, off Britton's glove. Runner on 1st.
David Robertson (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen, again.
Kinsler strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Nunez lines out to Judge. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a  base runner.

Middle of 5th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 0

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Walker, 1-1
7. Sanchez, 0-1
8. Torres, 0-1
Porcello currently at 40 pitches.
​Walker flies out to Bradley, Jr. 1 out.
Sanchez hits a ground-rule double. Runner on 2nd.
Torres hits a swinging bunt down the 3rd base line. Everbody safe. Sanchez advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: BOS 5, NYY 6
Matt Barnes (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Gardner hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Benintendi. Sanchez scores. Runner on 1st. 1 out. BOS 4, NYY 1
Hicks just missed a 2-run home run off a foul ball. 
Hicks ends a 9-pitch at-bat, with a pop out to Kinsler. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 1

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Bradley, Jr., 0-2
9. Vazquez, 1-1, HR, RBI
1. Betts, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: David Robertson (RHP) replaces Zach Britton as Yankees Pitcher.
​Bradley, Jr. grounds out to Walker. 1 out.
Vazquez gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Matt Barnes (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen. 
Betts strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Red Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 1

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Judge, 0-2
3. Gregorius, 1-2
4. Stanton, 0-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Matt Barnes (RHP) replaces Rick Porcello as Red Sox Pitcher.
​Judge grounds out to Bogaerts. 1 out.
Gregorius pops out to Nunez. 2 outs.
Stanton grounds out to Bogaerts. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Benintendi, 0-2
3. Pearce, 2-3
4. J.D. Martinez, 1-2, RBI
​NHL Scores:
Benintendi strikes out on foul tip. 1 out.
Dellin Betances (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
Ryan Brasier (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Robertson currently at 23 pitches.
Pearce strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Pearce draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Dellin Betances (RHP) replaces David Robertson as Yankees Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 2 outs. BOS 4, NYY 1
​J.D. Martinez advances to 2nd Base, on wild pitch by Betances. Runner on 2nd.
Bogaerts grounds out to Gregorius. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner.

Middle of 8th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Voit, 0-2
6. Walker, 1-2
7. Sanchez, 1-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Ryan Brasier (RHP) replaces Matt Barnes as Red Sox Pitcher.
Voit flies out to Betts. 1 out.
Walker strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Sanchez pops out to Kinsler. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning. Red Sox are 6 outs away from facing Astros. 

End of 7th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Kinsler, 1-3, RBI
7. Nunez, 1-3, RBI
8. Bradley, 0-3
APP St 28, ARK St 9; 3rd QTR
Betances currently at 10 pitches.
Chris Sale (LHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Kinsler strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Nunez doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: BOS 5, NYY 4
Bradley reaches on fielding error by Voit. Nunez advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: BOS 5, NYY 3
STOLEN BASE: Bradley steals 2nd Base, during at-bat by Christian Vazquez. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #4: MVR: BOS 5, NYY 2
Vazquez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Boone elects to intentionally pass on Betts. Bases Loaded.
Benintendi gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand the bases loaded. 

Middle of 8th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Torres, 1-2
9. Gardner, 0-1
1. Hicks, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Chris Sale (LHP) replaces Ryan Brasier as Red Sox Pitcher.
​Craig Kimbrel (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Torres flies out to Bradley. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Andrew McCutchen pinch-hitting for Brett Gardner.
McCutchen grounds out to Nunez. 2 outs.
Hicks gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.
Red Sox are 3 outs away from the ALCS. 

End of 8th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 1

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Pearce, 2-4
4. J.D. Martinez, 1-2, RBI
5. Bogaerts, 1-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Aroldis Chapman (LHP) replaces Dellin Betances as Yankees Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Andrew McCutchen stays in the game to play left field. 
Pearce flies out to Judge. 1 out.
Martinez grounds out to Gregorius. 2 outs.
Craig Kimbrel still warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Bogaerts gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Red Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning.

Middle of 9th Inning:
BOS 4, NYY 1

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Judge, 0-3
3. Gregorius, 1-3
4. Stanton, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Craig Kimbrel (RHP) replaces Chris Sale as Red Sox Pitcher.
Judge draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: BOS 4, NYY 2
Gregorius singles to right field. Judge advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd, for Giancarlo Stanton. 
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: BOS 3, NYY 2
Stanton strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Voit draws the bases loaded walk. Judge and Gregorius move 90 feet. Bases Loaded. 
PINCH-RUNNING: Adeiny Hechavarria pinch-running for Luke Voit.
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #4: MVR: BOS 2, NYY 2
Walker gets hit by a pitch. Judge scores. Gregorius and Hechavarria move 90 feet. BOS 4, NYY 2
Sanchez hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Benintendi. Gregorius scores. Runner on 1st & 2nd. 2 outs. BOS 4, NYY 3
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #5: MVR: BOS 1, NYY 2
Torres and Yankees are down to their last strike. 
Torres grounds out to Nunez. 3 outs
OFFICIAL REVIEW: Boone challenges call that Torres is out at 1st Base. Call stands. Red Sox advance to ALCS.

Final:
BOS 4, NYY 3
Boston Red Sox wins ALDS 3-1; will face Astros Saturday in ALCS. 
W: Porcello (1-0)
L: Sabathia (0-1)
SV: Kimbrel (2)
PoG: Vazquez 1-3, HR, RBI 
ToG: 3:28

Final Thoughts:
A nail bitter in the Bronx. Red Sox got another stellar pitching performance by one of their righties. Last Night it was Eovaldi, tonight it was Porcello. They needed their right-handed starting pitchers to win the series and they got it out of Eovaldi and Porcello.

As for the Yankees, they are going to look at the lack of clutch hitting and pitching from their veterans like Severino, Sabathia, and most importantly Giancarlo Stanton. 

The Boston Red Sox will face the Houston Astros, in the American League Championship Series. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page. 
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Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is Game 1 of the American League Division Series between New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.

The Yankees come into the ALDS, Defeating the A’s in the A.L. Wild Card, 7-2. The Red Sox come in as the team with the best record in Major League Baseball. MLB’s storied baseball rivalry is going to have at most 5 playoff games, This Postseason.

Tonight’s starting pitchers are a pair of lefties. J.A. Happ goes for the Yankees and Chris Sale for the Red Sox. Happ comes in with a record of 17-6, 3.65 ERA, a 1.81 WHIP, 3.78 K/BB, and 4.16 P/PA. Sale comes in with a record of 12-4, 2.11 ERA, a 0.86 WHIP, 6.97 K/BB, and 4.09 P/PA.

It is the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Game 1 of the American League Division Series, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA

Yankees are in their traveling gray uniforms, with navy caps. Red Sox will be in their red alternate uniforms, with white pants, navy caps. 

Starting Lineups:
WC1.) New York Yankees:
1. Andrew McCutchen, LF
2. Aaron Judge, RF
3. Aaron Hicks, CF
4. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
5. Luke Voit, 1B
6. Didi Gregorius, SS
7. Miguel Andujar, 3B
8. Gary Sanchez, C
9. Gleyber Torres, 2B
SP: J.A. Happ (LHP) (17-6, 3.65 ERA, 1.81 WHIP, 3.78 K/BB, 4.16 P/PA)

1.) Boston Red Sox:
1. Mookie Betts, RF
2. Andrew Benintendi, LF
3. Steve Pearce, 1B
4. J.D. Martinez, DH
5. Xander Bogaerts, SS
6. Eduardo Nunez, 3B
7. Ian Kinsler, 2B
8. Sandy Leon, C
9. Jackie Bradley, CF
SP: Chris Sale (LHP) (12-4, 2.11 ERA, a 0.86 WHIP, 6.97 K/BB, and 4.09 P/PA)

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. McCutchen
2. Judge 
3. Hicks
Chris Sale now starting as Red Sox Pitcher.
McCutchen gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
​Judge gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Hicks draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
MLB Scores:
Stanton strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner. 

Middle of 1st Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts
2. Benintendi
3. Pearce
J.A. Happ now starting as Yankees Pitcher
​Betts strikes out swinging. 1 out.
NHL Scores:
Benintendi singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: Benintendi steals 2nd Base, during Pearce at-bat.
Pearce draws a base on balls. Benintendi advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
HOME RUN: J.D. Martinez hits a 3-run home run off J.A. Happ. NYY 0, BOS 3
Bogaerts fouls out to Voit. 2 outs.
Nunez lines out to Judge. 3 outs.
Red Sox score 3 runs, off home run by J.D. Martinez.

End of 1st Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 3

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Voit
6. Gregorius
7. Andujar
Sale currently at 24 pitches.
​Voit singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Gregorius strikes out swinging. 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Andujar grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Yankees side is retired.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 3

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Kinsler
8. Leon
9. Bradley
Happ currently at 23 pitches.
​Kinsler strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Leon lines out to McCutchen. 2 outs.
Bradley grounds out to Happ. 3 outs.
Red Sox go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

End of 2nd Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 3

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Sanchez
9. Torres
1. McCutchen
Sale currently at 34 pitches.
​Sanchez gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Torres draws a walk. Runner on 1st.
McCutchen lines out to Betts. 2 outs.
Judge grounds into an unassisted fielder's choice by Kinsler. Torres is out at 2nd. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 3

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts, 0-1
2. Benintendi, 1-1
3. Pearce, 0-0
Happ currently at 36 pitches.
​Betts doubles to left center field. Runner on 2nd.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: NYY 5, BOS 6
Benintendi bunt singles to first base. Betts advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Chad Green (RHP) replaces J.A. Happ as Yankees Pitcher.
RBI-SINGLE: Pearce hits an RBI-Single, scoring Betts. Benintendi to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. NYY 0, BOS 4
Martinez hits a sacrifice fly to Judge. Benintendi advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Bogaerts hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly, scoring Benintendi. 2 outs. NYY 0, BOS 5
Nunez pops out to Torres. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner.

End of 3rd Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 5

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Hicks, 0-0
4. Stanton, 0-1
5. Voit, 1-1
Sale currently at 49 pitches.
MLB Scores:
On an 11-pitch at-bat, Hicks singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
INJURY DELAY: Aaron Hicks leaves the game, with a possible hamstring injury.
PINCH-RUNNING: Brett Gardner pinch-running for Aaron Hicks. 
Stanton strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Voit gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Gregorius hits an infield single. Gardner advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Andujar strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 4th Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 5

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Kinsler
8. Leon
9. Bradley 
Green currently at 18 pitches.
Kinsler singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Leon sacrifice bunts to Green. Green to Voit. Kinsler advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 1 out.
Gregorius pops out to Gregorius. 2 outs.
Yankees elect to intentionally pass Betts. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Benintendi grounds out to Andujar. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a pair of base runners. 

End of 4th Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 5

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Sanchez, 0-1
9. Torres, 0-0
1. McCutchen, 0-2
Sale currently at 74 pitches.
​Sanchez grounds out to Kinsler. 1 out.
Torres grounds out to Sale. 2 outs.
McCutchen flies out to Betts. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 5

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Pearce, 1-1
4. Martinez, 1-2, 3 RBI
5. Bogaerts, 0-1
NHL Scores:
PITCHING CHANGE: Lance Lynn (RHP) replaces Chad Green as Yankees Pitcher.
Pearce grounds out to Andujar. 1 out.
Martinez lines out to Voit. 2 outs.
Boagerts hits an infield single to shortstop. Runner on 1st.
Nunez hits a ball off Lynn, Torres picks it up and throws out Betts. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
NYY 0, BOS 5

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Judge, 0-2
3. Gardner, 0-0
4. Stanton, 0-2
​Sale currently at 84 pitches.
Judge singles to left center field. Runner on 1st.
Ryan Brasier (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Gardner reaches into 6-4 fielder's choice. Judge is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
Stanton singles to left field. Gardner advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Ryan Brasier (RHP) replaces Chris Sale, as Red Sox Pitcher. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 1 out. NYY 0, BOS 5
RBI-SINGLE: Voit hits an RBI-Single to right field, scoring Gardner. NYY 1, BOS 5
Gregorius reaches on 4-6 fielder's choice. Stanton scores. Gregorius gets an RBI. Runner on 1st. 2 outs. NYY 2, BOS 5
Gregorius advances to 2nd Base, after wild pitch by Brasier. Runner on 2nd.
Andujar draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Brandon Workman (RHP) replaces Ryan Brasier, as Red Sox Pitcher.
Sanchez draws a base on balls. Bases Loaded.
​Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Torres strikes out swinging, on a slider by Workman. 3 outs.
Yankees strand the bases loaded. 

Middle of 6th Inning:
NYY 2, BOS 5

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Kinsler, 1-2
8. Leon, 0-1
9. Bradley, 0-2
​Kinsler strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Leon grounds out to Voit. 2 outs.
Bradley draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Betts gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner.

End of 6th Inning:
NYY 2, BOS 5

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
1. McCutchen, 0-3
2. Judge, 1-3
3. Gardner, 0-1
MLB Scores:
Workman currently at 12 pitches.
McCutchen singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Judge singles to center field. Bradley trapped the ball to prevent extra bases. McCutchen advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Matt Barnes (RHP) replaces Brandon Workman, as Red Sox Pitcher. Runners on 1st & 2nd. NYY 2, BOS 5
Runners move 90 feet, after wild pitch by Barnes. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Rick Porcello (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Gardner draws a bases loaded walk. Bases Loaded.
RED SOX MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: NYY 5, BOS 4
Joe Kelly (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Stanton strikes out swinging, on a curveball. 1 out.
Voit reaches on a 5-4 fielder's choice. Gardner is out at 2nd. McCutchen scores. Judge advances to 3rd . Runners on 1st & 3rd. 2 outs. NYY 3, BOS 5
Gregorius grounds out to Kinsler. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a couple of base runners.

Middle of 7th Inning:
NYY 3, BOS 5

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Benintendi
3. Pearce
4. J.D. Martinez
UFC 229: Weigh-In Results:
PITCHING CHANGE: Zach Britton (LHP) replaces Lance Lynn as Yankees Pitcher. 
Benintendi grounds out to Torres. 1 out.
Pearce strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
J.D. Martinez singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
David Robertson (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
Bogaerts grounds out to Britton. 3 outs.
Red Sox strand a base runner.

End of 7th Inning:
NYY 3, BOS 5

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Andujar, 0-2
7. Sanchez, 0-2
8. Torres, 0-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Rick Porcello (RHP) replaces Matt Barnes as Red Sox Pitcher.
Craig Kimbrel (RHP) warming up in Red Sox Bullpen.
Andujar grounds out to Porcello. 1 out.
Sanchez lines out to Nunez. 2 outs.
Torres hits an infield single to 3rd Base. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Craig Kimbrel (RHP) replaces Rick Porcello as Red Sox Pitcher. Runner on 1st. 2 outs. NYY 3, BOS 5
​McCutchen pops out to Betts. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner. 

Middle of 8th Inning:
NYY 3, BOS 5

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Nunez, 0-3
7. Kinsler, 1-3
8. Leon, 0-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: David Robertson (RHP) replaces Zach Britton as Yankees Pitcher.
Nunez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Kinsler strikes out on foul tip. 2 outs.
Leon flies out to McCutchen. 3 outs.

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Judge, 2-4
3. Gardner, 1-1
4. Stanton, 1-4
Kimbrel currently at 6 pitches.
HOME RUN: Judge hits a solo home run off Craig Kimbrel. NYY 4, BOS 5
​Gardner strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Stanton gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Voit strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Yankees get 1 run, but not enough to send the game to extra innings.
The game is over. 

Final:
NYY 4, BOS 5
W: Sale (1-0)
L: Happ (0-1)
SV: Kimbrel (1)
PoG: J.D. Martinez 2-4, HR, 3 RBI
ToG: 3:41
Red Sox lead Series 1-0

Final Thoughts:
What a way to start a LDS. Red Sox were off to 5-0 lead. Yankees come back to cut the lead to 5-4. But Craig Kimbrel earns a 4-out save to give the Red Sox a 1-0 series lead over Yankees. As for the Yankees, they fought back, but came up short. But they will face David Price tomorrow. While the Yankees will throw Masahiro Tanaka, tomorrow night.  

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Tonight it is the 2018 A.L. Wild Card Game, between the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees. The A's come in as the 2nd A.L. Wild Card, with a record of 97-65. While the Yankees come in with a record of 100-62.

Tonight's starting pitchers are right-hander Liam Hendriks for the A's and Luis Severino for the Yankees. Hendriks; coming out of the Bullpen, with a record of 0-1, 4.13 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 2.20 K/BB, and 4.31 P/PA. While Severino comes in with a record of 19-8, 3.39 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 4.78 K/BB, and 4.04 P/PA.

It is the Oakland Athletics taking on New York Yankees, 2018 American League Wild Card Game. The Winner will play Boston Red Sox, in the American League Division Series on Friday.

Game Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY

Starting Lineups:
Oakland Athletics (97-65):
1. Nick Martini, LF
2. Matt Chapman, 3B
3. Jed Lowrie, 2B
4. Khris Davis, DH
5. Matt Olson, 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty, RF
7. Ramon Laureano, CF
8. Marcus Semien, SS
9. Jonathon Lucroy, C
SP: Liam Hendriks (RHP) (0-1, 4.13 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 2.20 K/BB, and 4.31 P/PA)

New York Yankees (100-62):
1. Andrew McCutchen, LF
2. Aaron Judge, RF
3. Aaron Hicks, CF
4. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
5. Luke Voit, 1B
6. Didi Gregorius, SS
7. Miguel Andujar, 3B
8. Gary Sanchez, C
9. Gleyber Torres, 2B
SP: Luis Severino (RHP) (19-8, 3.39 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 4.78 K/BB, and 4.04 P/PA)

A's will be in their alternate green jerseys, caps, and gray pants. While the Yankees are in their white and navy pinstripes uniforms.


Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Martini
2. Chapman
3. Lowrie
Luis Severino now starting as Yankees Pitcher.
First Pitch around 7:09 p.m. CDT.
Martini gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Chapman grounds out to Andujar. 2 outs.
Lowrie strikes out on foul tip. 3 outs.
A's go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning;
OAK 0, NYY 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. McCutchen
2. Judge
3. Hicks
Liam Hendricks now starting as A's starting pitcher.
​McCutchen draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Aaron Judge hits a 2-run home run off Liam Hendricks. OAK 0, NYY 2
​Shaun Kelley (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Hicks lines out to Olson. 1 out.
After 8-pitch at-bat, Stanton strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Voit flies out to Laureano. 3 outs.
Yankees get 2 runs, off Aaron Judge's home run.

End of 1st Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. K. Davis
5. Olson
6. Piscotty
Severino currently at 10 pitches.
​NHL Scores:
Lou Trivino (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
K. Davis strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Olson draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Piscotty gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Laureano strikes out swinging . 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Gregorius
7. Andujar
8. Sanchez
​Lou Trivino (RHP) replaces Liam Hendriks as A's Pitcher.
Gregorius hits an infield single to 2nd Base. Runner on 1st.
Andujar draws a base on balls. Gregorius advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
ATHLETICS MOUND VISIT #1: OAK 5, NYY 6
DOUBLE PLAY: Sanchez grounds into 6-4-3 double play. Gregorius advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Torres strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 2nd Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. Semien
9. Lucroy
1. Martini
Severino currently at 37 pitches.
​Semien draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Lucroy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Martini reaches on 3-6 fielder's choice. Semien is out at 2nd. 2 outs.
Chapman lines out to Judge. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. McCutchen, 0-0
2. Judge, 1-1, HR, 2 RBI
3. Hicks, 0-1
​Trivinio currently at 17 pitches.
McCutchen grounds out to Semien. 1 out.
Judge strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Hicks grounds out to Trivinio. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Lowrie, 0-1
4. K. Davis, 0-1
5. Olson, 0-0
Severino currently at 55 pitches.
Lowrie flies out to McCutchen. 1 out.
K. Davis reaches on throwing error by Andujar. Runner on 1st.
Olson draws a base on balls. Davis advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: OAK 5, NYY 5
Piscotty flies out to Judge. 2 outs.
Laureano draws a bases loaded walk. Bases Loaded.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: OAK 5, NYY 4
Dellin Betances (RHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: OAK 5, NYY 3
Semien strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A's strand the bases loaded.

Middle of 4th Inning;
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Stanton, 0-1
5. Voit, 0-1
6. Gregorius, 1-1
​Stanton lines out to Piscotty. 1 out.
Trivino currently at 36 pitches.
Voit gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Shaun Kelley (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Gregorius strikes out swinging. Lucroy had to throw Gregorius at 1st Base. 3 outs.
Yankees go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Lucroy, 0-1
1. Martini, 0-2
2. Chapman, 0-2
​Severino currently at 82 pitches.
Lucroy singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Martini singles to right field. Lucroy advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Dellin Betances (RHP) replaces Luis Severino as Yankees Pitcher.
Chapman lines out to Judge. 1 out.
Lowrie flies out to Hicks. 2 outs.
K. Davis strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A’s strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 5th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Andujar
8. Sanchez
9. Torres
Shawn Kelley (RHP) replaces Lou Trivinio as A’s Pitcher.
Andujar hits an infield single to shortstop. Runner on 1st.
​Sanchez reaches on 4-6 fielder’s choice. Andujar is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
Torres lines out to Martini. 2 outs.
McCutche pops out to Semien. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 2

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Olson
6. Piscotty
7. Laureano
​Betances currently at 14 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITTUION: Adeiny Hechavarria replaces Miguel Andujar at 3rd Base.
Olson grounds out to Voit, unassisted. 1 out.
Piscotty strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Laureano gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
A’s go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning.
OAK 0, NYY 2

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Judge
3. HIcks
4. Stanton
PITCHING CHANGE: Fernando Rodney (RHP) replaces Shawn Kelley as A’s Pitcher.
​Judge hits a double down right field. Runner on 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Hicks hits an RBI-Single, scoring Judge. Hicks advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by Laureano. Runner on 2nd. OAK 0, NYY 3
Hicks advances to 3rd, on a passed ball by Lucroy. Runner on 3rd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Blake Treinen (RHP) replaces Fernando Rodney as A's Pitcher.
Stanton draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
STOLEN BASE: Stanton steals 2nd Base, while Luke Voit is at-bat. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
RBI-TRIPLE: After a 9-pitch at-bat, Luke Voit hits an RBI-Triple, scoring Hicks and Stanton. OAK 0, NYY 5
Gregorius hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly, scoring Luke Voit.
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Melvin challenging call at home, that Voit is safe at home. Call stands. 1 out. OAK 0, NYY 6
​Hechavarria grounds out to Treinen. 2 outs.
Sanchez grounds out to Semien. 3 outs.
Yankees score 4 runs, in their half of 6th Inning.

End of 6th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 6

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Semien, 0-1
9. Lucroy, 1-2
1. Martini, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: David Robertson (RHP) replaces Dellin Betances as Yankees Pitcher.
​Semien lines out to Hechavarria. 1 out.
NHL Scores:
Lucroy lines out to McCutche. 2 outs.
Martini strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
A's go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 6

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Torres, 0-2
1. McCutchen, 0-2
2. Judge, 2-3, HR, 2 RBI
​Treinen currently at 20 pitches.
Torres lines out to Semien. 1 out.
McCutchen grounds out to Chapman. 2 outs.
Judge draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Zach Britton (LHP) warming up in Yankees Bullpen.
J. Familia (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
Hicks pops out to Chapman. 3 outs.
Yankees strand a base runner.

End of 7th Inning:
OAK 0, NYY 6

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Chapman, 0-3
3. Lowrie, 0-3
4. K. Davis, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Zach Britton (LHP) replaces David Robertson as Yankees Pitcher.
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Brett Gardner replaces Andrew McCutchen at left field.
Chapman singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Lowrie grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
UMPIRES REVIEW: Umpires reviewing play at 1st. Call overturned. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
HOME RUN: Khris Davis hits a 2-run home run off Zach Britton. OAK 2, NYY 6
​Olson grounds out to Torres. 2 outs.
Piscotty draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Laureano grounds out to Torres. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner, but score 2 runs off Khris Davis 2-run home run.

Middle of 8th Inning:
OAK 2, NYY 6

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Stanton, 0-2
5. Voit, 1-3
6. Gregorius, 1-2
​Treinen currently at 39 pitches.
Buchter (LHP) and Familia (RHP) warming up in A's Bullpen.
HOME RUN: Stanton hits a solo home run off Blake Treinen. OAK 2, NYY 7
​PITCHING CHANGE: Jeurys Familia (RHP) replaces Blake Treinen as A's Pitcher.
Voit strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Gregorius grounds out to Semien. 2 outs.
Hechavarria lines out to Semien. 3 outs.
Yankees get a run from a solo home run off Giancarlo Stanton.

End of 8th Inning:
OAK 2, NYY 7

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Semien, 0-2
9. Lucroy, 1-3
1. Martini, 1-4
PITCHING CHANGE: Aroldis Chapman (LHP) replaces Zach Britton as Yankees Pitcher.
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Neil Walker replaces Luke Voit at 1st Base.
Semien singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
​Lucroy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
PINCH-HITTING: Mark Canha pinch-hitting for Nick Martini.
Canha strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Semien advances to 2nd Base, on a defensive indifference. Runner on 2nd.
YANKEES MOUND VISIT #4: MVR: OAK 5, NYY 2
M. Chapman grounds out to Walker. Walker to A. Chapman. 3 outs.
A's strand a base runner to end their 2018 season.

Final:
OAK 2 , NYY 7
W: Severino (1-0)
L: Hendriks (0-1)
PoG: Severino W, 4 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 7 K, 4 BB
ToG: 3:25

Final Thoughts:
The Yankees took advantage of the A's trying to play a Bullpen Game. As for the A's, they are going to wonder what they should do to get some starting pitching. Having said that, the A's had a great season.

The Yankees will move on to the ALDS, to face the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees and Red Sox will face each other on Friday.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Tonight it is Los Angeles Dodgers taking on San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers are still alive in the Postseason race, with a record of 88-71, while the Giants are out of the Postseason race, with a record of 73-86. The Dodgers are currently 1 GB of the Rockies and 1.5 game ahead of St. Louis Cardinals for the 2nd Wild Card.

Tonight's starting pitchers are left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu for the Dodgers and Madison Bumgarner for the Giants. Ryu comes in with a record of 6-3, 2.00 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 6.62 K/BB, and 3.82 P/PA. While Bumgarner comes in with a record of 6-6, a 3.20 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 2.45 K/BB, and 3.70 P/PA.

It is Los Angeles Dodgers taking on San Francisco Giants, coming up shortly.

Starting Lineups:
Los Angeles Dodgers (88-71):
1. Enrique Hernandez, RF
2. Justin Turner, 3B
3. David Freese, 1B
4. Manny Machado, SS
5. Matt Kemp, LF
6. Chris Taylor, CF
7. Yasmani Grandal, C
8. Brian Dozier, SS
9. Hyun-Jin Ryu, P
SP: Hyun-Jin Ryu (LHP)

San Francisco Giants (73-86):
1. Hunter Pence, RF
2. Joe Panik, 2B
3. Evan Longoria, 3B
4. Nick Hundley, C
5. Brandon Crawford, SS
6. Aramis Garcia, 1B
7. Austin Slater, LF
8. Gorkys Hernandez, CF
9. Madison Bumgarner, P
SP: Madison Bumgarner (LHP)

Giants are in orange, while the Dodgers are in their traveling gray uniforms.

Top of 1st Inning:
1. Hernandez
2. Turner
3. Freese
Madison Bumgarner starting as Giants Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
First Pitch at 9:20 p.m. CDT.
Hernandez singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Turner lines out to Pence. 1 out.
Freese reaches on fielding error by Crawford. Hernandez advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Machado grounds out to Garcia, unassisted. Runners advance 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Kemp strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners.

Middle of 1st Inning:
LAD 0, SF 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Pence
2. Panik
3. Longoria
Hyun-Jin Ryu now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Pence grounds out to Machado. 1 out.
Panik pops out to Machado. 2 outs.
Longoria lines out to Hernandez. 3 outs.
Giants go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
LAD 0, SF 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Taylor
7. Grandal
8. Dozier
Bumgarner currently at 12 pitches.
​Taylor gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Grandal singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Dozier grounds into 6-4 fielder's choice. Grandal is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
Ryu strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
LAD 0, SF 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Hundley
5. Crawford
6. Garcia
Ryu currently at 13 pitches.
​HOME RUN: Nick Hundley hits a solo home run off Hyun-Jin Ryu. LAD 0, SF 1
​Crawford draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Garcia draws a base on balls. Crawford advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Slater grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
Hernandez flies out to Taylor. 3 outs.
Giants score a run, off home run by Nick Hundley.

End of 2nd Inning:
LAD 0, SF 1

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Hernandez, 1-1
2. Turner, 0-1
3. Freese, 0-1
Bumgarner currently at 38 pitches.
​Rockies Clinch Postseason For 2nd Consecutive Year
​Hernandez singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Turner flies out to Hernandez. 1 out.
Freese draws a base on balls. Hernandez advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Machado hits an RBI-Single, scoring Enrique Hernandez. LAD 1, SF 1
DOUBLE PLAY: Kemp grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
LAD 1, SF 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
9. Bumgarner, 0-0
1. Pence, 0-1
2. Panik, 0-1
Ryu currently at 35 pitches.
​Baumgarner strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Pence flies out to Taylor. 2 outs.
Panik grounds out to Freese, unassisted. 3 outs.
Giants go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
LAD 1, SF 1

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Taylor, 0-1
7. Grandal, 1-1
8. Dozier, 0-1
Bumgarner currently at 53 pitches.
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Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Longoria
4. Hundley
5. Crawford
Ryu currently at 48 pitches.
Longoria reaches on fielding error by Freese. Runner on 1st.
Hundley strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Crawford singles to right field. Longoria advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Garcia singles to right field. Longoria advances to 3rd. Bases Loaded. 
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: LAD 5, SF 6
PINCH-HITTING: Kelby Tomlinson pinch-hitting for Austin Slater.
DOUBLE PLAY: Tomlinson grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Giants strand a pair of base runners.

End of 4th Inning:
LAD 1, SF 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Ryu, 0-1
1. Hernandez, 2-2
2. Turner, 0-2
​DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Gregor Blanco replaces Kelby Tomlinson at left field. 
Ryu flies out to Blanco. 1 out.
Hernandez singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
HOME RUN: Justin Turner hits a 2-run home run off Madison Bumgarner. LAD 3, SF 1
​Freese singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
MLB Scores:
Machado flies out to Hernandez. 2 outs.
Kemp strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner, but scored 2 off the home run by Justin Turner.

Middle of 5th Inning:
LAD 3, SF 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Hernandez, 0-1
9. Bumgarner, 0-1
1. Pence, 0-2
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Cody Bellinger replaces Matt Kemp, playing center field. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Chris Taylor moves from center field to left field. 
Hernandez flies out to Bellinger. 1 out.
Bumgarner strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Ryu currently at 77 pitches.
Pence grounds out to Dozier. 3 outs.
Giants go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

End of 5th Inning: 
LAD 3, SF 1

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Taylor, 0-2
7. Grandal, 1-2
8. Dozier, 0-2
​Bumgarner currently at 95 pitches.
Scott Alexander (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Taylor grounds out to Crawford. 1 out.
Grandal lines out to Blanco. 2 outs.
Dozier strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning:
LAD 3, SF 1

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Panik, 0-2
3. Longoria, 0-2
4. Hundley, 1-2, HR, RBI
Ryu currently at 78 pitches.
​Pedro Baez (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Panik singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Longoria grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
Hundley grounds out to Dozier. 3 outs.
Giants side is retired.

End of 6th Inning:
LAD 3, SF 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
9. Ryu?
1. Hernandez
2. Turner, HR, 2 RBI
PINCH-HITTING: Yasiel Puig pinch-hitting for Hyun-Jin Ryu.
PITCHING CHANGE: Reyes Moronta (RHP) replaces Madison Bumgarner as Giants Pitcher.
Puig flies out to Hernandez. 1 out.
Hernandez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Turner strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning: 
LAD 3, SF 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Crawford, 1-1
6. Garcia, 1-1
7. Blanco, 0-0
PITCHING CHANGE: Scott Alexander (LHP) replaces Hyun-Jin Ryu as Dodgers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCHES: Yasiel Puig stays in the game to play right field. Enrique Hernandez goes from right to center field. Cody Bellinger moves from center to 1st base.
Crawford draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Pedro Baez (RHP) replaces Scott Alexander as Dodgers Pitcher.
Alex Wood (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Garcia singles to left field. Crawford advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Blanco strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Ryan Madsen (RHP) joins Alex Wood in Dodgers Bullpen.
Hernandez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Alex Wood (LHP) replaces Pedro Baez as Dodgers Pitcher. Wood will be batting 3rd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 2 outs. LAD 3, SF 1
PINCH-HITTING: Chase D'Arnaud pinch-hitting for Alen Hanson, who pinch-hit for Reyes Moronta. 
Zac Rosscup (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen. 
D'Arnaud strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Giants go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

End of 7th Inning:
LAD 3, SF 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
3. Wood?
4. Machado
5. Bellinger, 0-0
PITCHING CHANGE: Sam Dyson (RHP) replaces Reyes Moronta as Giants Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTING: Joc Pederson pinch-hitting for Alex Wood.
Pederson stirkes out swinging. 1 out.
Machado grounds out to Crawford. 2 outs.
Bellinger singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: Bellinger steals 2nd base, while Taylor is at-bat. Runner on 2nd.
Kenta Maeda (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
MLB Scores:
Taylor strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

Middle of 8th Inning:
LAD 3, SF 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Pence, 0-3
2. Panik, 1-3
3. Longoria, 0-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenta Maeda (RHP) replaces Alex Wood as Dodgers Pitcher.
Pence fouls out to Grandal. 1 out.
Panik singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Kenley Jansen (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
DOUBLE PLAY: Longoria grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 3 outs.
Giants side is retired. 

End of 8th Inning:
LAD 3, SF 1

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Grandal, 1-3
8. Dozier, 0-3
9. Puig, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Hunter Strickland (RHP) replaces Sam Dyson as Giants Pitcher.
Grandal doubles to right field. Runner on 2nd.
PINCH-HITTING: Max Muncy pinch-hitting for Brian Dozier.
Muncy lines into unassisted double play by Crawford. 2 outs.
Puig grounds out to Crawford. 3 outs.
Dodgers side is retired.

Middle of 9th Inning:
LAD 3, SF 1

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Hundley, 1-3, HR, RBI
5. Crawford, 1-1
6. Garcia, 2-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Kenley Jansen (RHP) replaces Kenta Maeda as Dodgers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCHES: Max Muncy stays in the game, to play 1st base. Cody Bellinger moves from 1st base to center field. And Enrique Hernandez moves from center field to 2nd base. 
​Hundley flies out to Pederson. 1 out.
Crawford gets hit by a pitch. Runner on 1st.
Will Smith (LHP) warming up in Giants Bullpen.
DOUBLE PLAY: Garcia grounds into 5-4-3 double play. 3 outs.
The game is over.

Final:
LAD 3, SF 1
LAD: (89-71)
SF: (73-87)
W: Ryu (7-3)
L: Bumgarner (6-7)
SV: Jansen (38)
PoG: Turner (LAD) 1/4, HR, 2 RBI
ToG: 3:16 

Final Thoughts:
Well the Dodgers got pitching, defense, and 2-run homer from Justin Turner off Madison Bumgarner.  As for the Giants, they just couldn't stay out of the double play. The Giants grounded into 5 double plays in tonight's game. 

The Dodgers magic number to clinch the Postseason is 1 game. While a loss and a Rockies win, and they will be eliminated from the N.L. West. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page.
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Hello and welcome to another edition of 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Tonight it is the Milwaukee Brewers taking on St. Louis Cardinals. This is an important 3-game series for both teams.

The Brewers are coming in with a magic number of 1 for Playoff Berth. While the Cardinals are 1 game away from being eliminated from N.L. Central crown, but are 0.5 GB of the Colorado Rockies, for the 2nd N.L. Wild Card. The Brewers are hoping to get a sweep of the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

As for the Cardinals, they are hoping to salvage a game, with the Brewers. They still have a chance at winning the division. However a loss, or Cubs win, and the Cardinals will have to fight with the Rockies, for the final wild card spot.

Tonight's Starting Pitchers are a pair of right-handers. Jhoulys Chacin for the Brewers and John Gant for the Cardinals. Chacin comes in with a record of 14-8, with a 3.61 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 2.24 K/BB, and 3.78 P/PA. As for Gant, his record is 7-6, with a 1.29 WHIP, 1.72 K/BB, and 3.83 P/PA.

It is the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

Starting Lineups:
Milwaukee Brewers (91-67):
1. Lorenzo Cain, CF
2. Christian Yelich, RF
3. Jesus Aguilar, 1B
4. Travis Shaw, 2B
5. Ryan Braun, LF
6. Mike Moustakas, 3B
7. Erik Kratz, C
8. Orlando Arcia, SS
9. Jhoulys Chacin, P
SP: Jhoulys Chacin (RHP)

St. Louis Cardinals (87-71):
1. Matt Carpenter, 1B
2. Jose Martinez, RF
3. Paul DeJong, SS
4. Marcell Ozuna, LF
5. Jedd Gyorko, 3B
6. Yadier Molina, C
7. Kolten Wong, 2B
8. Harrison Bader, CF
9. John Gant, P
SP: John Gant (RHP)

Brewers are in their alternate navy jerseys, with gray pants. While the Cardinals are in their white uniforms, with red caps.

Top of 1st Inning:
1. Cain
2. Yelich
3. Aguilar
John Gant now starting as Cardinals Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
​First Pitch at 6:11 p.m. CDT.
Cain singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Cain advances to 2nd base on a wild pitch by Gant, while Yelich is at-bat. Runner on 2nd.
Yelich draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Aguilar strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Shaw flies out to Bader. 2 outs.
Braun grounds into 5-4 fielder's choice. Yelich is out at 2nd. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 1st Inning:
MIL 0, STL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter
2. Martinez
3. DeJong
Jhoulys Chacin starting as Brewers Pitcher.
​Carpenter grounds out to Shaw. 1 out.
Martinez lines out to Braun. 2 outs.
DeJong lines out to Arcia. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning:
MIL 0, STL 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Moustakas
7. Kratz
8. Arcia
Gant currently at 23 pitches.
​Moustakas flies out to Ozuna. 1 out.
Kratz grounds out to Wong. 2 outs.
Arcia singles to center field. Runner on 1st.
Chacin lines out to Ozuna. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
MIL 0, STL 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Ozuna
5. Gyoko
6. Molina
Chacin currently at 12 pitches.
​Ozuna lines out to Chacin. 1 out.
Gyorko grounds out to Moustakas. 2 outs.
Molina lines out to Cain. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

End of 2nd Inning:
MIL 0, STL 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain, 1-1
2. Yelich, 0-0
3. Aguilar, 0-1
Gant currently at 39 pitches.
Cain flies out to Martinez. 1 out.
​Yelich draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Aguilar singles to left center field. Yelich advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
RBI-SINGLE: Shaw hits an RBI-Single, scoring Yelich. Aguilar is thrown out by Martinez at 3rd. Shaw advances to 2nd, on Martinez throw. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs. MIL 1, STL 0
Braun grounds out to Gyorko. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a runner, but scored a run.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
MIL 1, STL 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
7. Wong
8. Bader
9. Gant
Chacin currently at 19 pitches.
​Wong grounds out to Shaw. 1 out.
Bader grounds out to Arcia. 2 outs.
Gant gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
MIL 1, STL 0

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
6. Moustakas, 0-1
7. Kratz, 0-1
8. Arcia, 1-1
Gant currently at 58 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Moustakas draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Kratz grounds out to Wong. Moustakas advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 1 out.
Dominic Leone (RHP) warming up in Cardinals Bullpen.
Arcia reaches on 6-5-4-6 fielder's choice. Moustakas is out at 3rd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
Chacin strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 4th Inning:
MIL 1, STL 0

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter, 0-1
2. Martinez, 0-1
3. DeJong, 0-1
Chacin currently at 29 pitches.
​Carpenter draws a lead-off walk. Carpenter is the first Cardinals baserunner of the game. Runner on 1st.
Martinez strikes out swinging. 1 out.
DeJong doubles down left field line. Carpenter advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Cubs Lead Pirates 2-1; Top of 2nd Inning
​Ozuna draws a bases loaded walk. Bases Loaded.
Xavier Cedeno (LHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
RBI-SACRIFICE-FLY: Jedd Gyorko hits an RBI-Sacrifice-Fly to Braun. Carpenter scores. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 2 outs. MIL 1, STL 1
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: MIL 5, STL 6
Junior Guerra (RHP) also warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Molina grounds out to Moustakas. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a pair of base runners, but scored 1 to tie the game.

End of 4th Inning:
MIL 1, STL 1

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Cain, 1-2
2. Yelich, 0-0, 2 BB
3. Aguilar, 1-2
​Gant currently at 80 pitches.
More than likely this will be John Gant's last inning of the night. His spot will be batting 3rd in the Bottom of 5th Inning.
Cain grounds out to DeJong. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Chasen Shreve (LHP) replaces John Gant as Cardinals Pitcher.
Yelich draws his 3rd walk of the game. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE SWITCH: Dakota Hudson (RHP) replaces Chasen Shreve as Cardinals Pitcher, batting 5th. While Yairo Munoz replaces Jedd Gyorko at 3rd base.
Aguilar grounds out to Molina. Yelich advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 2 outs.
RBI-SINGLE: Shaw hits an RBI-Single to left field. Yelich scores. MIL 2, STL 1
Braun reaches on fielding error by Munoz. Shaw advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Moustakas grounds on unassisted fielder's choice by DeJong. Braun is out at 2nd. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a pair of base runners, but scored a run.

Middle of 5th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Wong, 0-1
8. Bader, 0-1
9. Munoz, 0-0
Chacin currently at 54 pitches.
​Wong lines out to Yelice. 1 out.
Bader strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Munoz pops out to Shaw. 3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

End of 5th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Kratz
8. Arcia
9. Chacin
Hudson currently at 19 pitches.
Kratz strikes out on foul tip. 1 out.
Cedeno (LHP) and Burnes (RHP) warming up Brewers Bullpen.
Arcia strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Domingo Santana pinch-hitting for Jhoulys Chacin as Brewers Pitcher.
Santana draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
CARDINALS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: MIL 5, STL 5
Cain grounds out to DeJong. 3 outs.
Brewers strand a base runner.

Middle of 6th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Carpenter, 0-1
2. Martinez, 0-2
3. DeJong, 1-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Xavier Cedeno (LHP) replaces Jhoulys Chacin as Brewers Pitcher.
Carpenter gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
PITCHING CHANGE: Corbin Burnes (RHP) replaces Xavier Cedeno as Brewers Pitcher. 1 out. MIL 2, STL 1
​Martinez reaches on fielding error by Ryan Braun. Martinez advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd.
DeJong gets hit by a pitch. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Ozuna lines into 4-6 double play. Martinez is out at 2nd. 3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner. Brewers are 9 outs away from the MLB Postseason.

End of 6th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Yelich, 0-0, 3 BB
3. Aguilar, 1-3
4. Shaw, 2-3, 2 RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Jordan Hicks (RHP) replaces Dakota Hudson as Cardinals Pitcher.
MLB Scores:
​Cubs Lead Pirates 6-1; Bottom of 4th Inning
​Yelich draws a walk. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Aguilar grounds into 6-4-3 double play. 2 outs.
Shaw grounds out to Carpenter. Carpenter to Hicks. 3 outs.

Middle of 7th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Hicks?
6. Molina
7. Wong
​Burnes currently at 8 pitches.
PINCH-HITTING: Patrick Wisdom pinch-hitting for Jordan Hicks.
Wisdom strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Molina grounds out to Moustakas. 2 outs.
DOUBLE-SWITCH: Josh Hader (LHP) replaces Corbin Burnes as Brewers Pitcher, batting 3rd. While Hernan Perez goes to 2nd base, batting 9th. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Travis Shaw moves from 2nd to 1st base. 
Wong strikes out swinging.  3 outs.
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.
Brewers are 6 outs away from the Postseason. 

End of 7th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Braun, 0-3
6. Moustakas, 0-2
7. Kratz, 0-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Carlos Martinez (RHP) replaces Jordan Hicks as Cardinals Pitcher.
Braun strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Moustakas strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Kratz strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Brewers go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Bader, 0-2
9. Munoz, 0-1
1. Carpenter, 0-2
​Hader currently at 7 pitches.
Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) warming up in Brewers Bullpen.
Bader strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Munoz fouls out to Shaw. 2 outs.
BREWERS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: MIL 4, STL 5
Carpenter draws a 2-out walk, after a 9-pitch at-bat.
DOUBLE SWITCH: Jeremy Jeffress (RHP) replaces Josh Hader as Brewers Pitcher, batting 5th. Keon Broxton replaces Ryan Braun, batting 3rd. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Christian Yelich moves from right to left field.
PINCH-RUNNING: Adolis Garcia pinch-running for Matt Carpenter.  
Martinez reaches on throwing error by Moustakas.  Garcia stumbles, ends up getting thrown out at home by Perez. Perez to Kratz.  3 outs.
Cardinals strand a base runner.
Brewers are 3 outs away from the Postseason.

End of 8th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Arcia
9. Perez
1. Cain
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Matt Adams replaces Adolis Garcia, batting 1st and playing first base.
Arcia lines out ot Wong. 1 out.
Perez draws a walk. Runner on 1st.
​Cain reaches on 5-4 fielder's choice. Perez is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
Yelich draws his 5th walk of the night. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
STOLEN BASE: Cain steals 3rd, while Keon Broxton is at-bat.  Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
Broxton strikes out swinging. 3 outs.

Middle of 9th Inning:
MIL 2, STL 1

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
3. DeJong, 1-2
4. Ozuna, 0-2
5. Martinez, 0-0
Jeffress currently at 1 pitch
​DeJong lines out to Perez. Brewers are 2 outs away from the Postseason. 1 out.
Ozuna strikes out swinging. Brewers are 1 out away from playing in October. 2 outs.
PINCH-HITTING: Tyler O'Neill pinch-hitting for Carlos Martinez. 
O'Neill strikes out swinging. 3 outs. 
Cardinals go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning.
The Brewers clinched a trip to the Postseason.

Final: 
MIL 2, STL 1
MIL: (92-67)
STL: (87-72)
W: Chacin (15-8)
L: Shreve (3-4)
SV: Jeffress (13)
PoG: Shaw (MIL) 2/4, 2 RBI
ToG: 3:16 

Milwaukee Brewers clinch a spot in the 2018 MLB Postseason. 

Final Thoughts:
This was a playoff game and the playoff team won this game. The Brewers got 2 RBIs by Travis Shaw. a combined 1-hitter by the Brewers Pitching Staff. They also got help from the Cardinals with a couple of baserunning blunders. 

As for the Cardinals, they are going to have to take their off day tomorrow, to regroup. As they are going to have to try and sweep a Cubs team, who is trying to fend off the Brewers for the N.L. Central and Wild Card. 

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