diff --git a/frontend-sba/components/Game/PlayByPlay.vue b/frontend-sba/components/Game/PlayByPlay.vue
index 2b7cfbb..9e7c3de 100644
--- a/frontend-sba/components/Game/PlayByPlay.vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/components/Game/PlayByPlay.vue
@@ -75,6 +75,11 @@
               </span>
             </div>
 
+            <!-- Batter Name (if available) -->
+            <p v-if="getBatterName(play)" class="text-xs text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400 mb-1 font-medium">
+              {{ getBatterName(play) }} batting
+            </p>
+
             <!-- Play Description -->
             <p
               class="text-sm text-gray-900 dark:text-gray-100 font-medium leading-relaxed"
@@ -83,6 +88,20 @@
               {{ play.description }}
             </p>
 
+            <!-- Runner Movements (if any) -->
+            <div v-if="hasRunnerMovements(play)" class="mt-2 space-y-0.5">
+              <p
+                v-for="(movement, idx) in getRunnerAdvancements(play)"
+                :key="idx"
+                class="text-xs text-gray-600 dark:text-gray-400 flex items-center gap-1"
+              >
+                <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="h-3 w-3 text-blue-500" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
+                  <path stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="2" d="M13 7l5 5m0 0l-5 5m5-5H6" />
+                </svg>
+                <span>{{ movement }}</span>
+              </p>
+            </div>
+
             <!-- Play Stats (Runs/Outs) -->
             <div class="flex items-center gap-3 mt-3">
               <!-- Runs Scored -->
@@ -138,8 +157,9 @@
 </template>
 
 <script setup lang="ts">
-import type { PlayResult } from '~/types/game'
+import type { PlayResult, RunnerAdvancement } from '~/types/game'
 import { h } from 'vue'
+import { useGameStore } from '~/store/game'
 
 interface Props {
   plays?: PlayResult[]
@@ -159,9 +179,60 @@ const props = withDefaults(defineProps<Props>(), {
   showFilters: true
 })
 
+// Store for player name lookup
+const gameStore = useGameStore()
+
 // State
 const showAllPlays = ref(false)
 
+// Helper functions for player names
+const getPlayerName = (lineupId: number | undefined): string | null => {
+  if (!lineupId) return null
+  const lineup = gameStore.findPlayerInLineup(lineupId)
+  return lineup?.player?.name || null
+}
+
+const getBatterName = (play: PlayResult): string | null => {
+  return getPlayerName(play.batter_lineup_id)
+}
+
+const formatBaseName = (base: number): string => {
+  switch (base) {
+    case 0: return 'Home'
+    case 1: return '1st'
+    case 2: return '2nd'
+    case 3: return '3rd'
+    case 4: return 'Home'
+    default: return `${base}B`
+  }
+}
+
+const formatRunnerAdvancement = (adv: RunnerAdvancement): string => {
+  const playerName = getPlayerName(adv.lineup_id)
+  const name = playerName || `R${adv.from}`
+  const from = formatBaseName(adv.from)
+  const to = adv.to === 4 ? 'scores' : formatBaseName(adv.to)
+
+  if (adv.is_out) {
+    return `${name} out at ${to}`
+  } else if (adv.to === 4) {
+    return `${name} ${to}`
+  } else {
+    return `${name}: ${from} → ${to}`
+  }
+}
+
+const getRunnerAdvancements = (play: PlayResult): string[] => {
+  if (!play.runners_advanced || play.runners_advanced.length === 0) {
+    return []
+  }
+  return play.runners_advanced.map(formatRunnerAdvancement)
+}
+
+const hasRunnerMovements = (play: PlayResult): boolean => {
+  return play.runners_advanced && play.runners_advanced.length > 0
+}
+
 // Computed
 const displayedPlays = computed(() => {
   if (!props.plays || props.plays.length === 0) return []
@@ -175,9 +246,9 @@ const displayedPlays = computed(() => {
 
 // Methods
 const formatInning = (play: PlayResult): string => {
-  // Extract inning from play (assuming it's in description or metadata)
-  // Fallback format for now
-  return `Inning ${play.inning || '?'}`
+  if (!play.inning) return 'Inning ?'
+  const half = play.half === 'top' ? 'Top' : play.half === 'bottom' ? 'Bot' : ''
+  return half ? `${half} ${play.inning}` : `Inning ${play.inning}`
 }
 
 const formatOutcome = (outcome: string): string => {
diff --git a/frontend-sba/middleware/auth.ts b/frontend-sba/middleware/auth.ts
index c1a99a3..351fd2e 100644
--- a/frontend-sba/middleware/auth.ts
+++ b/frontend-sba/middleware/auth.ts
@@ -4,27 +4,39 @@
  * Protects routes that require authentication.
  * Redirects to login if user is not authenticated.
  *
- * Note: Auth state is initialized by the auth.client.ts plugin before this middleware runs.
+ * Works on both server and client:
+ * - Server: Forwards cookies from incoming request to /api/auth/me
+ * - Client: Browser sends cookies automatically
  */
 
 import { useAuthStore } from '~/store/auth'
 
-export default defineNuxtRouteMiddleware((to, from) => {
+export default defineNuxtRouteMiddleware(async (to, from) => {
   const authStore = useAuthStore()
 
+  // If already authenticated (from previous navigation), allow access
+  if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
+    console.log('[Auth Middleware] Already authenticated, allowing access to:', to.path)
+    return
+  }
+
+  // Check auth status by calling backend
+  console.log('[Auth Middleware] Checking auth for:', to.path)
+  const isAuthed = await authStore.checkAuth()
+
   console.log('[Auth Middleware]', {
     path: to.path,
-    isAuthenticated: authStore.isAuthenticated,
+    isAuthenticated: isAuthed,
     hasUser: !!authStore.currentUser,
   })
 
   // Allow access if authenticated
-  if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
+  if (isAuthed) {
     return
   }
 
   // Redirect to login with return URL
-  console.log('[Auth Middleware] Redirecting to login')
+  console.log('[Auth Middleware] Not authenticated, redirecting to login')
   return navigateTo({
     path: '/auth/login',
     query: { redirect: to.fullPath },
diff --git a/frontend-sba/pages/auth/login.vue b/frontend-sba/pages/auth/login.vue
index 04d476d..1ed79a3 100755
--- a/frontend-sba/pages/auth/login.vue
+++ b/frontend-sba/pages/auth/login.vue
@@ -38,14 +38,12 @@
           </div>
         </div>
 
-        <!-- Discord Login Button -->
-        <button
-          :disabled="isLoading"
-          class="w-full flex items-center justify-center space-x-3 px-6 py-4 bg-[#5865F2] hover:bg-[#4752C4] disabled:bg-gray-400 text-white font-semibold rounded-lg transition shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
-          @click="handleDiscordLogin"
+        <!-- Discord Login Button (anchor tag for proxy/iPad compatibility) -->
+        <a
+          :href="discordLoginUrl"
+          class="w-full flex items-center justify-center space-x-3 px-6 py-4 bg-[#5865F2] hover:bg-[#4752C4] text-white font-semibold rounded-lg transition shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl no-underline"
         >
           <svg
-            v-if="!isLoading"
             class="w-6 h-6"
             viewBox="0 0 24 24"
             fill="currentColor"
@@ -54,12 +52,8 @@
               d="M20.317 4.37a19.791 19.791 0 00-4.885-1.515a.074.074 0 00-.079.037c-.21.375-.444.864-.608 1.25a18.27 18.27 0 00-5.487 0a12.64 12.64 0 00-.617-1.25a.077.077 0 00-.079-.037A19.736 19.736 0 003.677 4.37a.07.07 0 00-.032.027C.533 9.046-.32 13.58.099 18.057a.082.082 0 00.031.057a19.9 19.9 0 005.993 3.03a.078.078 0 00.084-.028a14.09 14.09 0 001.226-1.994a.076.076 0 00-.041-.106a13.107 13.107 0 01-1.872-.892a.077.077 0 01-.008-.128a10.2 10.2 0 00.372-.292a.074.074 0 01.077-.01c3.928 1.793 8.18 1.793 12.062 0a.074.074 0 01.078.01c.12.098.246.198.373.292a.077.077 0 01-.006.127a12.299 12.299 0 01-1.873.892a.077.077 0 00-.041.107c.36.698.772 1.362 1.225 1.993a.076.076 0 00.084.028a19.839 19.839 0 006.002-3.03a.077.077 0 00.032-.054c.5-5.177-.838-9.674-3.549-13.66a.061.061 0 00-.031-.03zM8.02 15.33c-1.183 0-2.157-1.085-2.157-2.419c0-1.333.956-2.419 2.157-2.419c1.21 0 2.176 1.096 2.157 2.42c0 1.333-.956 2.418-2.157 2.418zm7.975 0c-1.183 0-2.157-1.085-2.157-2.419c0-1.333.955-2.419 2.157-2.419c1.21 0 2.176 1.096 2.157 2.42c0 1.333-.946 2.418-2.157 2.418z"
             />
           </svg>
-          <div
-            v-if="isLoading"
-            class="w-6 h-6 border-4 border-white/20 border-t-white rounded-full animate-spin"
-          />
-          <span>{{ isLoading ? 'Connecting...' : 'Continue with Discord' }}</span>
-        </button>
+          <span>Continue with Discord</span>
+        </a>
 
         <!-- Additional Info -->
         <div class="mt-6 text-center text-sm text-gray-600">
@@ -95,10 +89,16 @@ definePageMeta({
 const authStore = useAuthStore()
 const route = useRoute()
 const router = useRouter()
+const config = useRuntimeConfig()
 
-const isLoading = ref(false)
 const error = ref<string | null>(null)
 
+// Compute Discord login URL directly (no JavaScript click handler needed)
+const discordLoginUrl = computed(() => {
+  const returnUrl = (route.query.redirect as string) || '/'
+  return `${config.public.apiUrl}/api/auth/discord/login?return_url=${encodeURIComponent(returnUrl)}`
+})
+
 // Check if already authenticated
 onMounted(() => {
   if (authStore.isAuthenticated) {
@@ -107,20 +107,6 @@ onMounted(() => {
     router.push(redirect)
   }
 })
-
-const handleDiscordLogin = () => {
-  try {
-    isLoading.value = true
-    error.value = null
-
-    // Trigger Discord OAuth flow (will redirect to Discord)
-    authStore.loginWithDiscord()
-  } catch (err: any) {
-    isLoading.value = false
-    error.value = err.message || 'Failed to initiate login. Please try again.'
-    console.error('Login error:', err)
-  }
-}
 </script>
 
 <style scoped>
diff --git a/frontend-sba/store/auth.ts b/frontend-sba/store/auth.ts
index d8c706d..f4d83c8 100644
--- a/frontend-sba/store/auth.ts
+++ b/frontend-sba/store/auth.ts
@@ -45,18 +45,38 @@ export const useAuthStore = defineStore('auth', () => {
 
     try {
       const config = useRuntimeConfig()
+      const url = `${config.public.apiUrl}/api/auth/me`
+      console.log('[Auth Store] checkAuth() calling:', url)
+
+      // Get cookies from incoming request (for SSR) or use browser cookies (for client)
+      const headers: Record<string, string> = {}
+      if (import.meta.server) {
+        // Server-side: forward cookies from incoming request
+        const event = useRequestEvent()
+        const cookieHeader = event?.node.req.headers.cookie
+        if (cookieHeader) {
+          headers['Cookie'] = cookieHeader
+          console.log('[Auth Store] SSR: Forwarding cookies')
+        } else {
+          console.log('[Auth Store] SSR: No cookies to forward')
+        }
+      }
+
       const response = await $fetch<{
         user: DiscordUser
         teams: Team[]
-      }>(`${config.public.apiUrl}/api/auth/me`, {
-        credentials: 'include', // Send cookies
+      }>(url, {
+        credentials: 'include', // Send cookies (client-side)
+        headers, // Forward cookies (server-side)
       })
 
+      console.log('[Auth Store] checkAuth() success:', response.user?.username)
       user.value = response.user
       teams.value = response.teams
       return true
     } catch (err: any) {
       // Not authenticated or token expired
+      console.log('[Auth Store] checkAuth() failed:', err.message || err)
       user.value = null
       teams.value = []
       return false
diff --git a/frontend-sba/types/game.ts b/frontend-sba/types/game.ts
index 5515d18..8500f39 100644
--- a/frontend-sba/types/game.ts
+++ b/frontend-sba/types/game.ts
@@ -212,9 +212,10 @@ export type PlayOutcome =
  * Runner advancement during a play
  */
 export interface RunnerAdvancement {
-  from: number  // 0=batter, 1-3=bases
-  to: number    // 1-4=bases (4=home/scored)
-  out?: boolean // Runner was out during advancement
+  from: number       // 0=batter, 1-3=bases
+  to: number         // 1-4=bases (4=home/scored)
+  lineup_id: number  // Player's lineup ID for name lookup
+  is_out?: boolean   // Runner was out during advancement (renamed from 'out')
 }
 
 /**
@@ -224,6 +225,8 @@ export interface RunnerAdvancement {
 export interface PlayResult {
   // Play identification
   play_number: number
+  inning?: number                    // Inning when play occurred
+  half?: InningHalf                  // 'top' or 'bottom'
   outcome: PlayOutcome
 
   // Play description
@@ -234,6 +237,9 @@ export interface PlayResult {
   outs_recorded: number
   runs_scored: number
 
+  // Player identification for display
+  batter_lineup_id?: number          // Batter's lineup ID for name lookup
+
   // Runner advancement
   runners_advanced: RunnerAdvancement[]
   batter_result: number | null  // Where batter ended up (1-4, null=out)