Archive | May, 2013

Cookies & Cream Pull Ahead in Extra Innings to Beat Questionable Outfit 6-3

21 May
Vassallo had three singles for Cookies & Cream, including an RBI single in extra innings

Vassallo had three singles for Cookies & Cream, including an RBI single in extra innings

After trailing early, Cookies & Cream rallied to tie Questionable Outfit and eventually win in seven innings in the first extra-inning game of 2013.

Coming off a strong offensive performance, Cookies & Cream started slow against Questionable Outfit and were held scoreless by Mike in the first. Cookies sent Dinger to the mound, and he got into trouble early, as Reilly led off the game with a solo homer, giving Questionable a 1-0 lead.

Reilly led off the bottom of the first with a solo homer to put Questionable Outfit up 1-0 early

Reilly led off the bottom of the first with a solo homer to put Questionable Outfit up 1-0 early

Cookies were blanked in the top of the second, and Questionable extended their lead in the bottom half of the inning when Kimble’s solo homer made the score 2-0 through two.

The lead was cut in half in the top of the third, when Joey hit a solo shot to make the score 2-1. Dinger held Questionable in check in the bottom of the third, and Cookies & Cream tied the game in the top of the fourth when Morrison hit a solo homer, making the score 2-2.

Joey's solo homer put Cookies & Cream on the board in the second

Joey’s solo homer put Cookies & Cream on the board in the second

Questionable was unable to score in the bottom of the fourth, and when Joey led off the top of the fifth with a home run, Cookies had their first lead of the game at 3-2. The lead didn’t last long, though, as Kimble hit a solo homer in the bottom of the fifth, his second of the game, tying the game at 3-3.

Neither team scored in the sixth, and the game would go to extra innings. Cookies & Cream started the seventh inning with four straight hits including RBI singles from Morrison and Vassallo. Mike eventually got out of the jam, but the damage was done, and Cookies had a 6-3 lead.

Dinger gave up three runs on seven hits in seven innings

Dinger gave up three runs on seven hits in seven innings

Mike and Kimble led off the bottom of the seventh with singles, and it looked as if Questionable Outfit would rally, but Dinger regained control on the mound, retiring the final two batters to end the game and give Cookies & Cream a 6-3 victory.

The win moved Cookies to 2-0 on the season, and Questionable Outfit dropped to 0-2.

W: Dinger (1-0)
L: Kimble (0-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Dinger pitched seven innings for the complete game win, and also collected two hits
– Joey had two homers and 3 RBI to lead Cookies & Cream
– Kimble had two home runs and 2 RBI to lead Questionable Outfit offensively
– Questionable Outfit played the game with three players

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Eastbound & Dahn Rally to Beat Questionable Outfit 8-7

21 May
Helal led Eastbound & Dahn with 5 hits and a complete game win

Helal led Eastbound & Dahn with 5 hits and a complete game win

After trailing early, Eastbound & Dahn, despite missing two of their most productive players, stormed back to top Questionable Outfit with an 8-7 win.

Questionable Outfit, the EWL’s newest and least experienced team, started off their season in incredible fashion, as their first five hitters reached base safely. Reilly, Kimble, and Mike combined for five straight singles, and after the top of the first Questionable Outfit had a 4-run lead. Reilly held the lead on the mound in the bottom of the second, holding Eastbound scoreless.

Neither team scored in the second, and after Helal shut down Questionable Outfit in the top of the third, Eastbound rallied in the bottom half of the inning. Helal, Trevar, and Tim each had hits, Helal with three in the inning, as Eastbound & Dahn scored five runs to take a 5-4 lead after three.

Questionable Outfit immediately responded, as Reilly led off the top of the fourth with a solo homer, and Mike later hit a two-run shot, putting Questionable Outfit back in front 7-5.

Mike's two-run bomb put Questionable Outfit back on top in the fourth

Mike’s two-run bomb put Questionable Outfit back on top in the fourth

The lead wouldn’t last, however, as Eastbound came from behind for a second time in the game. Tim doubled and scored on a Trevar single, and Tim’s two-run homer put Eastbound ahead 8-7 through four.

Trevar's RBI single started the rally in the bottom of the fourth that put Eastbound ahead for good

Trevar’s RBI single started the rally in the bottom of the fourth that put Eastbound ahead for good

Neither team scored in the fifth, and Questionable Outfit, down to their final at-bat, couldn’t rally in the top of the sixth. Kimble hit a one-out single, and tying run was on base, but Helal tightened up, thanks in large part to amazing defense from Tim, and Eastbound held on for the one-run victory.

Kimble, who had five hits in the game, makes a throw from deep center

Kimble, who had five hits in the game, makes a throw from deep center

Eastbound & Dahn moved to 1-0 on the season, and Questionable Outfit fell to 0-1.

W: Helal (1-0)
L: Kimble (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Helal and Tim each had five hits for Eastbound
– Tim posted 10 defensive put-outs in an incredible display of fielding prowess
– Kimble took the loss on the mound, but led Questionable Outfit offensively going 5 for 7
– Both teams played with only three players
– Questionable Outfit used all three of their players on the mound

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Guthrie Shuts Out Ham Slams as Cookies & Cream Cruise 9-0

21 May
Guthrie pitched a 3-hit shutout, holding the Ham Slams in check for a 9-0 opening day win

Guthrie pitched a 3-hit shutout, holding the Ham Slams in check for a 9-0 opening day win

Guthrie was awarded the Pitch King as best pitcher for the 2011 and 2012 seasons, and he started 2013 where he left off, pitching a gem on the mound as Cookies & Cream topped the Ham Slams 9-0 in the season opener.

Cookies & Cream, comprised of former members of the Fish Sticks and Caucasians, looked like a veteran team in the first game of the 2013 season. The Ham Slams, returning three starters with two rookies, looked rusty out of the gate, particularly at the plate. Morrison, the 2012 Wiffler of the Year, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for EWL Commissioner Joey.

2012 EWL Wiffler of the Year Morrison throws the ceremonial first pitch to his new teammate, EWL Commisioner Joey

2012 EWL Wiffler of the Year Morrison throws the ceremonial first pitch to his new teammate, EWL Commisioner Joey

Guthrie blanked the Ham Slams in the top of the first, and Morrison led off his 2013 season in prime form with a solo homer to put Cookies up 1-0. After holding the Slams hitless in the second, C&C added to their lead in the bottom half of the inning. Joey hit a three-run homer, which was later followed by Dinger hitting a solo shot, and after two innings Cookies & Cream were up 5-0.

Morrison connects on a solo homer in his first at-bat of the 2013 season

Morrison connects on a solo homer in his first at-bat of the 2013 season

Guthrie gave up his first hit in the top of the third, a triple to Anthony, but held the runner and maintained the five-run lead. Cookies & Cream added to their lead in the bottom of the third. Joey hit a solo homer, and Morrison and Guthrie each drove in runs as the score was extended to 8-0.

Cookies & Cream celebrate Dinger's solo homer in the bottom of the second

Cookies & Cream celebrate Dinger’s solo homer in the bottom of the second

After a scoreless top of the fourth, Cookies added their final run in the bottom of the inning, when Vassallo tripled, then scored on a Dinger sacrifice fly.

Anthony of the Ham Slams makes an acrobatic catch in center field

Anthony of the Ham Slams makes an acrobatic catch in center field

With a nine-run lead, Guthrie cruised to the victory, shutting out the Ham Slams and allowing only 3 hits. Cookies & Cream moved to 1-0 on the year, as the Ham Slams fell to 0-1.

W: Guthrie (1-0)
L: Steve (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Joey, Morrison, and Guthrie each went 3 for 5 for Cookies & Cream
– Anthony led the Ham Slams, going 2 for 3 with a single and triple
– Guthrie struck out 3, tying his own single-game record

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Opening Day 2013 Set for May 7th

2 May

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The 2013 Ellsworth Wiffleball League regular season will begin Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30PM. 2013 Wiffler of the Year Morrison will throw out the first pitch to the commissioner. A lot has changed since the 2012 season, but the one constant will be 4 teams of superior wifflers vying to become Wiffle Series champions.

The Caucasians, who captured the 2012 Wiffle Series, have merged with the 2012 runners-up and 2011 Wiffle Series champion Fish Sticks to become the V-Sticks. These iconic EWL franchises will unite to take on the newcomers in the EWL.

The Ham Slams will be the only team returning as a whole from 2012. The Slams gained valuable wiffle experience throughout the 2012 season and put up a great effort in the postseason. They will look to build on their 2012 season and contend for the title in 2013.

One of the new teams in 2013, Eastbound & Dahn, is comprised of three EWL veterans and a rookie. Last year’s batting champion, Ivan, who played with the Fish Sticks in 2012, has joined forces with former players for Downtown Bobby Brown, Kyle and Mark, to create what they hope to be a wiffle power house.

Finally, the EWL will welcome Questionable Outfit, a team comprised entirely of rookies, to the league in 2013. The upstart franchise will make their debut opening day, as they hope to prove their merits on the wiffle diamond early and often.

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