Total derby out-freakage

Okay, that was the most incredibly exciting, torturous thing I've witnessed in quite awhile -- I cannot wait to see the video! Alas, we did not win, but we clearly kicked ass:

3:45 pm
Boston Derby Dames 4, Detroit Derby Girls 9 - Period 1, 16:35 Remaining

They're off. The teams look evenly matched so far, swapping off on the first two jams.

3:52 pm
Boston Derby Dames 16, Detroit Derby Girls 20 - Period 1, 11:50 Remaining

A very scrappy bout. This is going to be a close battle for the right to play against a fresh Minnesota tomorrow.

3:57 pm
Boston Derby Dames 22, Detroit Derby Girls 22 - Period 1, 6:55 Remaining

Boston loses their jammer to the penalty box. Big opportunity for Detroit in this close first period.

3:58 pm
Boston Derby Dames 22, Detroit Derby Girls 32 - Period 1, 5:10 Remaining

Penalties are going to make a difference in this one. Lose your jammer, give away 10 points.

4:02 pm
Boston Derby Dames 28, Detroit Derby Girls 35 - Period 1, 2:49 Remaining

Despite the score, the Boston jammers seem stronger so far.

4:06 pm
Boston Derby Dames 32, Detroit Derby Girls 36 - Period 1, 0:00 Remaining

First period is over. A great battle between these closely ranked teams.

4:07 pm
Boston Derby Dames 32, Detroit Derby Girls 36 - Period 1, 0:00 Remaining

I just heard a Detroit girl say that derby is just like sex - 2 minutes at a time.

4:19 pm
Boston Derby Dames 32, Detroit Derby Girls 36 - Period 2, 20:00 Remaining

Second period coming up in about a minute

4:23 pm
Boston Derby Dames 32, Detroit Derby Girls 41 - Period 2, 18:00 Remaining

Detriot off to a fast start with Racer McChaseHer jumping out to quick lead jammer position and pulling in 5

4:23 pm
Boston Derby Dames 32, Detroit Derby Girls 41 - Period 2, 18:00 Remaining

Detriot off to a fast start with Racer McChaseHer jumping out to quick lead jammer position and pulling in 5

4:31 pm
Boston Derby Dames 54, Detroit Derby Girls 44 - Period 2, 18:00 Remaining

Boston follows on with a great answering jam with two grand slams to take the lead.

4:31 pm
Boston Derby Dames 54, Detroit Derby Girls 44 - Period 2, 18:00 Remaining

Boston follows on with a great answering jam with two grand slams to take the lead.

4:32 pm
Boston Derby Dames 54, Detroit Derby Girls 44 - Period 2, 11:00 Remaining

And Boston now has a lone jammer, Detroit will sit out most of the jam. Ouch. Boston jammer Claire D. Way turns on the speed.

4:35 pm
Boston Derby Dames 58, Detroit Derby Girls 47 - Period 2, 8:55 Remaining

And now Boston's jammer will sit one out. Racer McChaseHer goes out alone to try to widen the gap.

4:35 pm
Boston Derby Dames 58, Detroit Derby Girls 47 - Period 2, 8:55 Remaining

And now Boston's jammer will sit one out. Racer McChaseHer goes out alone to try to widen the gap.

4:43 pm
Boston Derby Dames 59, Detroit Derby Girls 57 - Period 2, 2:05 Remaining

This is sounding repetitive, but the closeness continues. Plenty of penalties, Racer McChaseHer jamming multiple times and bringing home plenty of points

4:48 pm
Boston Derby Dames 68, Detroit Derby Girls 62 - Period 2, 0:00 Remaining

And a big end to the second period. It doesn't quite feel like a barnburner yet, but the noise level is defintely going to go up in the third.

4:57 pm
Boston Derby Dames 68, Detroit Derby Girls 62 - Period 3, 20:00 Remaining

Both teams are back to the benches, ready to rumble with four minutes left in the break.

5:03 pm
Boston Derby Dames 72, Detroit Derby Girls 62 - Period 3, 18:00 Remaining

They're off. Boston adds a few to their lead while the Detroit jammer gets stuck for 0.

5:05 pm
Boston Derby Dames 72, Detroit Derby Girls 70 - Period 3, 15:30 Remaining

Racer again to close the gap significantly. She's really earning her way through this bout

5:09 pm
Boston Derby Dames 77, Detroit Derby Girls 74 - Period 3, 11:50 Remaining

Rock Candy closes the gap to 3

5:10 pm
Boston Derby Dames 77, Detroit Derby Girls 78 - Period 3, 10:53 Remaining

for Detroit that is. Now Killbox (also detroit) is running up a few to take the lead!

5:15 pm
Boston Derby Dames 88, Detroit Derby Girls 79 - Period 3, 7:30 Remaining

Boston rolls up a few more, Detroit's jammer sits out the first lap of the next jam. It's too close for jammer penalties. Boston gets Lead and builds the lead.

5:17 pm
Boston Derby Dames 92, Detroit Derby Girls 83 - Period 3, 6:00 Remaining

Detroit needs to close the gap asap or they're going to get stuck.

5:17 pm
Boston Derby Dames 92, Detroit Derby Girls 83 - Period 3, 6:00 Remaining

Detroit needs to close the gap asap or they're going to get stuck.

5:19 pm
Boston Derby Dames 92, Detroit Derby Girls 93 - Period 3, 3:44 Remaining

And Detroit pulls out front as the Boston jammer goes to the box!!

5:20 pm
Boston Derby Dames 92, Detroit Derby Girls 93 - Period 3, 3:44 Remaining

This could be the last scoring jam. Boston starts it 1 point down with no jammer.

5:19 pm
Boston Derby Dames 92, Detroit Derby Girls 93 - Period 3, 3:44 Remaining

And Detroit pulls out front as the Boston jammer goes to the box!!

5:20 pm
Boston Derby Dames 92, Detroit Derby Girls 93 - Period 3, 3:44 Remaining

This could be the last scoring jam. Boston starts it 1 point down with no jammer.

5:22 pm
Boston Derby Dames 93, Detroit Derby Girls 95 - Period 3, 2:13 Remaining

Nope. Looks like we'll have at least one more. It could go either way!

5:22 pm
Boston Derby Dames 93, Detroit Derby Girls 95 - Period 3, 2:13 Remaining

Nope. Looks like we'll have at least one more. It could go either way!

5:26 pm
Boston Derby Dames 93, Detroit Derby Girls 95 - Period 3, 1:22 Remaining

Lots of stategy going on in the end game. One short scoreless jam. 1:22 left for Boston to pull ahead.

5:28 pm
Boston Derby Dames 95, Detroit Derby Girls 95 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

Racer McChaseHer back out for the final jam, but she's thrown off!! Boston scores 2 to tie!

5:28 pm
Boston Derby Dames 95, Detroit Derby Girls 95 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

Racer McChaseHer back out for the final jam, but she's thrown off!! Boston scores 2 to tie!

5:29 pm
Boston Derby Dames 95, Detroit Derby Girls 95 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

Tie breaker. We'll have one 2 minute jam, no lead will be called. The crowd is freaking out.

5:30 pm
Boston Derby Dames 95, Detroit Derby Girls 95 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

Detroit will start the tie breaker with no jammer.

5:33 pm
Boston Derby Dames 99, Detroit Derby Girls 103 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

Detroit wins!

5:35 pm
Boston Derby Dames 99, Detroit Derby Girls 103 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

Fantastic roller derby here in Batelle Hall. It sure as hell did turn into a barn burner, reminiscent of AZRD v Rat City in Tucson 2006.

5:35 pm
Boston Derby Dames 99, Detroit Derby Girls 103 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

Fantastic roller derby here in Batelle Hall. It sure as hell did turn into a barn burner, reminiscent of AZRD v Rat City in Tucson 2006.

5:36 pm
Boston Derby Dames 99, Detroit Derby Girls 103 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

Penalties:
Boston 88 minor, 3 Major
Detroit 123 minor, 7 Major

5:36 pm
Boston Derby Dames 99, Detroit Derby Girls 103 - Period 3, 0:00 Remaining

The announcers are trying to get the track cleared so the next teams can warm up. Total derby out-freakage.