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Guthrie Hurls Three-Hitter to Give Cookies & Cream 2-1 Series Lead Over Ham Slams

21 Jul

Guthrie allowed only 3 hits in a dominant complete game win, as the Cookies & Cream offense provided more than enough run support to top the Ham Slams 5-1, giving Cookies a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series.

For the third consecutive game, the Ham Slams sent Charlie to the mound to start against Cookies & Cream. He retired Guthrie to start the game, but Cookies would rally with one out to pull ahead early. Blose hit a solo homer to put Cookies & Cream ahead 1-0, and Joey made it back-to-back jacks when he went deep, making the score 2-0. Charlie would then retire Dinger to end the inning, but the two early runs would be all Cookies would need.

Guthrie rolled through the bottom of the first, retiring Anthony and Steve in order.

Charlie got back on track in the top of the second, pitching a scoreless inning. Guthrie matched him in the bottom half of the inning, sending Charlie and Anthony down consecutively.

Charlie continued to pitch effectively in the top of the third, sending Joey and Dinger down in order.

The Ham Slams would cut the deficit in half in the bottom of the third. Steve led off the inning with a double, and Charlie followed with a pop fly in foul territory along the first base line. Guthrie raced over to catch it, but made a throwing error, and Steve tagged up, racing from second to home to score. Guthrie retired the next batter to end the inning with the score 2-1.

It didn’t take long for Cookies & Cream to make up the runs. Guthrie led off the inning with a solo homer, making the score 3-1. Blose then tripled, and Joey followed with a single, driving him in to extend the lead to 4-1. Joey moved from first to second on a Dinger groundout, and Guthrie got his second hit of the inning, and RBI single, scoring Joey to make the score 5-1. Charlie retired the next batter to end the inning, but the Ham Slams would trail by four runs.

Guthrie cruised through the bottom of the fourth, retiring the side without allowing a hit.

The Ham Slams removed Charlie from the mound in the top of the fifth, opting for Steve for a relief appearance, his third of the series. He gave up a single to Joey to start the inning, but stranded him by retiring the next two batters.

Guthrie gave up a one-out single to Steve in the bottom of the fifth, but the Slams couldn’t reduce Cookies’ 4-run lead, as Charlie struck out to end the inning.

Steve would give up a one-out double to Joey in the top of the sixth, but once again stranded the runner, retiring Dinger to end the inning.

Down 5-1, the Ham Slams needed a rally in the bottom of the sixth. Anthony flew out to the mound for the first out of the inning, and Steve followed with a one-out triple. But Guthrie buckled down, retiring Charlie to end the inning and the game, giving Cookies & Cream a 5-1 game 3 win.

The win put Cookies & Cream ahead 2-1 in the best-of-five series and put the defending champions on the verge of a repeat trip to the Wiffle Series.

W: Guthrie (1-0)
L: Charlie (0-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Guthrie pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, going 6 innings while giving up 1 earned run on 3 hits and striking out one.
– Charlie took the loss for the Slams, allowing 5 earned runs on 6 hits in 4 innings pitched. Steve pitched 2 innings of scoreless relief, allowing 2 hits.
– Joey led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 4-for-5 with 2 singles, a double, a homer, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Blose also went 2-for-5 for Cookies with a triple, a home run, 2 runs scored, and an RBI.
– Steve had the only Ham Slams hits in the game, going 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a triple, and a run scored.

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Reilly Pitches Gem, Questionable Outfit on Brink of Wiffle Series Berth with 8-2 Win

21 Jul
Reilly pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit in a strong bounce-back effort after struggling in game 1

Reilly pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit in a strong bounce-back effort after struggling in game 1

Reilly bounced back from his game 1 struggles and followed Bob’s game 2 perfect game with a strong performance on the mound, holding Eastbound & Dahn in check as Questionable Outfit took a 2-1 series lead after an 8-2 game 3 victory.

Nate, who was utterly dominant in game 1 of the series, returned to the mound as the game 3 starter for Eastbound & Dahn. Things didn’t fare so well this time around, as Questionable Outfit appeared to have figured out his breaking ball. Tom led off the game with a solo homer, and Questionable was ahead 1-0 early. Morrison would then double, and he scored when Bob followed with a double, making the score 2-0. Reilly grounded out to left-center for the first out of the inning, and Bob moved to third on the play. Tom followed with a one-out single, scoring Bob and putting Questionable ahead 3-0. Morrison followed with a single, and just when it looked like Questionable Outfit would blow the game open, Nate got Bob to fly out to the mound for the second out of the inning, stranding two runners.

Down three runs, Eastbound would respond in the bottom of the first. Ivan led off the a single, and Hartley followed with a two-run shot to left-center, making the score 3-2. It looked as if Reilly’s struggles would continue, but he retired the next two batters, ending the inning and maintaining a one run lead.

Hartley's two-run homer in the bottom of the second pulled Eastbound & Dahn within a run

Hartley’s two-run homer in the bottom of the second pulled Eastbound & Dahn within a run

The struggles continued for Nate and Eastbound in the top of the second inning. Reilly led off the inning with a double and moved to third when Kimble grounded out for the first out of the inning. The next batter, Morrison, crushed a two-run homer, and the score was 5-2. Bob followed with a single, and Reilly collected his second hit of the inning with a two-run home run, extending the Questionable Outfit lead to 7-2. Eastbound had seen enough from Nate, and after only 1.5 innings he was replaced by Helal on the mound. Helal retired Tom for the second out of the inning, and Eastbound would trail by 5 runs early.

Morrison went 4-for-6 with 3 extra-base hits to lead Questionable Outfit on offense

Morrison went 4-for-6 with 3 extra-base hits to lead Questionable Outfit on offense

Ivan would single with one out in the bottom of the second, but Eastbound couldn’t cut the deficit, as Reilly retired Hartley to strand the runner.

Morrison doubled to start the top of the third, and he moved to second when Bob grounded out to right for the first out of the inning. Reilly followed with a one-out double, scoring Morrison to extend the lead to 8-2. Helal retired Kimble to end the inning, and Questionable Outfit had a commanding six run lead.

Reilly rolled through the bottom of the third, retiring the side in order.

Helal pitched his first scoreless frame in the top of the fourth, sending Morrison and Bob down consecutively.

Reilly maintained the lead in the bottom half of the inning. After retiring Helal, Ivan hit a one-out triple, but Eastbound couldn’t capitalize, as Hartley was retired for the second out of the inning.

Morrison makes a running catch in the outfield

Morrison makes a running catch in the outfield

Helal held the lead in the top of the fifth, pitching another scoreless frame. Reilly matched him in the bottom of the fifth, getting Christian to fly out to the mound before striking out Nate to retire the side.

Questionable couldn’t add to their lead in the top of the sixth, as Helal retired Morrison and Bob. Helal had sent down 7 of the last 8 batters he faced, but got no run support to spark a comeback.

Down to their final at-bat, Eastbound went quietly in the bottom of the sixth, as Reilly got both Helal and Ivan to fly out, ending the inning and the game.

The 8-2 win put Questionable Outfit ahead 2-1 in the best-of-five series and one win away from clinching their second consecutive berth in the Wiffle Series.

W: Reilly (1-1)
L: Nate (1-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Reilly pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits while striking out 1 in 6 innings.
– Nate took the loss for Eastbound & Dahn, giving up 7 runs on 9 hits in 1.5 innings. Helal pitched 4.5 innings of relief, allowing 1 earned run on 2 hits.
– Morrison led Questionable Outfit on offense, going 4-for-6 with a single, 2 doubles, a homer, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Reilly also had 3 hits on the day, going 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a home run, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI.
– Ivan led Eastbound & Dahn on offense, going 3-for-4 with 2 singles, a triple, and a run scored.

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Bob of Questionable Outfit Pitches Second Perfect Game in EWL History

21 Jul
Bob made EWL history in game 2 of Questionable Outfit's series with Eastbound & Dahn, pitching a perfect game, retiring all 12 Eastbound hitters consecutively

Bob made EWL history in game 2 of Questionable Outfit’s series with Eastbound & Dahn, pitching a perfect game, retiring all 12 Eastbound hitters consecutively

After losing game 1 to Eastbound & Dahn in their worst performance of the 2014 season, Questionable Outfit bounced back in game 2 and Bob, the 2013 EWL Wiffler of the Year, pitched one of the most historic outings in league history. Two years after Guthrie pitched the only perfect game in EWL history during the 2012 playoffs, Bob matched him, retiring 12 consecutive Eastbound & Dahn hitters in order in a truly remarkable display.

Bob retired Ivan and Hartley in order in the top of the first, and Questionable Outfit took an early lead in the bottom of half of the inning, providing the only run support Bob would need. Eastbound & Dahn sent Christian to the mound, and he got into trouble after retiring Tom for the first out of the inning. Morrison hit a one out triple, and he scored when Bob followed with a double, making the score 1-0. Reilly would then single, putting runners on first and third. Kimble doubled, scoring both runners, making the score 3-0. Eastbound recorded the second out of the inning when Tom tried to extend the double into a triple and was caught out in between bases.

Christian and Nate were retired in order in the top of the second, and Questionable would add to their lead in the bottom of the inning. Morrison led off the inning with a single, and the next batter, Bob, crushed a two-run blast to right field. Christian retired Reilly for the first out of the inning, but Tom followed with a solo shot, extending the Questionable lead to 6-0. Morrison would fly out for the second out the inning, and Eastbound trailed by 6 runs.

Helal and Ivan were sent down consecutively in the top of the third, and Bob was halfway to perfection. Christian pitched his first scoreless frame in the bottom of the third, and the score remained 6-0.

Hartley and Christian each flew out to the mound in the top of the fourth. Christian pitched another perfect inning in the bottom of the fourth.

Bob retired Nate and Helal, who each grounded out to Kimble in left, in the top of the fifth, and he had retired the game’s first 10 batters. Reilly hit a one-out triple in the bottom of the fifth, but Christian stranded him, retiring Tom to end the inning.

Up 6-0, Bob was two outs away from history in the top of the sixth. Ivan grounded out to left for the first out of the inning, and only Hartley stood between Bob and a perfect game. He hit a high fly to shallow right field, and Morrison camped under it, making the catch and securing only the second no-hitter in EWL history for Bob and Questionable Outfit.

Bob and Morrison, who made multiple difficult plays in the field, celebrate after securing the perfect game

Bob and Morrison, who made multiple difficult plays in the field, celebrate after securing the perfect game

Bob had retired all 12 Eastbound & Dahn hitters in order, and the 6-0 win evened the best-of-five series at 1-1.

W: Bob (1-0)
L: Christian (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Bob’s perfect game included 6 innings of shutout, hitless ball. Morrison recorded 7 of the putouts, including the final two in the sixth inning. Seven hitters were retired by groundout, and five were retired by fly out.
– Christian took the loss for Eastbound & Dahn, allowing 6 earned runs on 8 hits in 5 innings pitched.
– Tom and Bob led Questionable Outfit at the plate, each going 2-for-5 with a double and a homer, and each producing 3 RBI.
– Morrison and Reilly both went 2-for-4 with a triple and a single.
– Ivan and Hartley each went 0-for-3 for Eastbound, and Christian, Nate, and Helal each went 0-for-2.

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Charlie and Steve Impressive on Mound, Ham Slams Tie Series at 1-1

21 Jul
Charlie allowed only a single run on 2 hits in 4 innings pitched before Steve pitched 2 innings of scoreless relief in a 3-1 win for the Ham Slams

Charlie allowed only a single run on 2 hits in 4 innings pitched before Steve pitched 2 innings of scoreless relief in a 3-1 win for the Ham Slams

After losing decisively in game 1 of their first round matchup with Cookies & Cream, the Ham Slams bounced back in game 2 with much better pitching and defense. Charlie and Steve combined to allow only 3 hits as the Ham Slams even the best-of-five series at 1-1 with a 3-1 win.

Dinger, coming off his best season on the mound in his EWL career, started game 2 for Cookies & Cream, and he retired the side in order in the top of the first.

Charlie, who had 4 innings of eligibility remaining, started once again for the Ham Slams. He retired the first batter in the bottom of the first, Guthrie, who flew out to deep center. Blose followed with a single, and he scored when Joey hit a one-out double, putting Cookies & Cream ahead 1-0. Charlie would retire Dinger to strand the runner at second and end the inning, but Cookies had taken an early lead.

Dinger retired Charlie for the first out in the top of the second, but the Ham Slams would even the score. Anthony singled and raced from first to home when Steve followed with a one out single. Dinger got Charlie to ground out to center for the second out of the inning, but the Slams had tied the game at 1-1.

Charlie pitched a perfect inning in the bottom of the second, retiring the side in order.

Steve hit a one-out single in the top of the third, but the Slams couldn’t take the lead as Dinger stranded the runner to end the inning. Charlie continued to roll in the bottom of the third, sending Joey and Dinger down in order.

Dinger pitched a scoreless inning in the top of the fourth, but Cookies & Cream couldn’t take the lead in the bottom half of the inning as Charlie pitched another inning without allowing a hit.

Charlie led off the top of the fifth with a single. The next batter, Anthony, hit a towering fly ball to shallow center field. Guthrie made the catch and doubled up Charlie on the play to end the inning.

The Ham Slams turned to the bullpen in the bottom of the fifth, as Charlie had reached his innings limit. Steve came into the game in relief, as he did in game 1, and retired the side in order.

With the game still tied at 1-1, the Slams would pull ahead in the top of the sixth. Steve led off with a single and moved into scoring position when Charlie grounded out for the first out of the inning. The next batter, Anthony, blasted a two-run bomb to center field, and the Slams had taken a 3-1 lead late in the game. Steve followed with a double, but the rally ended there, as Dinger retired Charlie to send the game into the final frame.

Down 3-1, Guthrie led off the bottom of the sixth with a single, putting the tying run at the plate for Cookies & Cream. Steve buckled down and got Blose to hit a fly ball to shallow right field, and Steve raced from the mound to catch the ball for the first out of the inning. The next batter, Joey, was baffled by three pitches from Steve, who struck him out to end the game and give the Ham Slams a huge win.

The 3-1 victory for the Ham Slams even the best-of-five series at one game each.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Charlie pitched 4 innings for the Ham Slams, allowing 2 hits and one earned run. Steve pitched 2 innings of relief, allowing 1 hit and striking out 1 while earning the win.
– Dinger pitched the complete game loss for Cookies & Cream, scattering 7 hits and 3 earned runs in 6 innings.
– Anthony led the Ham Slams at the plate and had the game-winning hit, going 2-for-6 with a single, a two-run homer, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.
– Steve also went 4-for-6 for the Slams with 3 singles, a double, a run scored and one RBI.
– Joey, Blose, and Guthrie each had one hit for Cookies & Cream.

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Cookies & Cream Storm Past Ham Slams to Take Series Opener 8-3

21 Jul
Joey had 4 RBI in an easy win for Cookies & Cream in the series opener against the Ham Slams

Joey had 4 RBI in an easy win for Cookies & Cream in the series opener against the Ham Slams

Blose and Joey each homered twice as Cookies & Cream easily defeated the Ham Slams 8-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five first round series.

Reigning EWL Pitch King Guthrie started on the mound for Cookies & Cream hoping to continue his late season success after a rocky start to his 2014 campaign. Things didn’t look good, as the game’s first batter, Anthony, crushed a solo homer to deep left-center, putting the Ham Slams ahead immediately 1-0. Guthrie settled down after giving up the homer, retiring Steve and fanning Charlie to retire the side.

The Ham Slams sent their ace, Charlie, to the mound to face Cookies & Cream. He retired Guthrie to start the bottom of the first, but the next batter, Blose, continued to dominate at the plate, crushing a solo homer to tie the game at 1-1. He retired the next batter, Joey, ending the inning with the game tied.

Anthony doubled to lead off the top of the second and scored when the next bater, Steve, hit an RBI double to make the score 2-1. Steve advanced to third when Charlie grounded out for the first out of the inning, but Guthrie stranded him, striking out Anthony to end the inning.

Charlie cruised through the bottom of the second, retiring the side in order to maintain the 2-1 Ham Slams lead.

Guthrie pitched his first hitless inning in the top of the third, retiring the side in order.

Down 2-1, Cookies & Cream got out their bats in the bottom of the third. Blose led off the inning with a solo homer, his second of the game, tying the game at 2-2. Joey followed with a single and moved to second when Dinger also singled. Guthrie flew out for the first out of the inning, but Blose would then double, scoring one run and putting Cookies & Cream ahead 3-2. With one out and runners on second and third, Joey hit a three-run blast to left, and Cookies & Cream had opened up a 6-2 lead. Dinger and Guthrie would each single to put runners on first and second with one out and Blose coming to the plate, but Charlie avoided a catastrophe, retiring Blose to end the inning.

Down 6-2, the Ham Slams would cut into the Cookies & Cream lead in the top of the fourth. Anthony led off with a double and scored when Steve followed with a single. Guthrie would retire the next two hitters to end the inning, and the deficit had been reduced to 6-3.

Guthrie returned to form in Game 1, allowing only 3 runs while striking out 2 in the complete game win

Guthrie returned to form in Game 1, allowing only 3 runs while striking out 2 in the complete game win

Cookies & Cream would immediately make up the lost runs in the bottom of the fourth. Joey led off the inning with a solo homer, and Dinger followed with a solo shot of his own. The back-to-back homers extended the Cookies & Cream lead to 8-3. Charlie would retire Guthrie and Blose to end the inning, but the Ham Slams now trailed by 5 runs.

Guthrie retired the side in order in the top of the fifth, maintaining the lead. The Ham Slams would turn to their bullpen in the bottom of the fifth, replacing Charlie on the mound with Steve. He pitched a flawless inning of relief, retiring Joey and Dinger consecutively.

Down 8-3, the Ham Slams would try to rally in the top of the sixth. Guthrie retired Anthony to start the inning, but Steve and Charlie each followed with one-out singles to put runners on first and second with one out. But the rally would end there, as Guthrie retired Anthony for the second time in the inning, stranding both runners and ending the game.

The win put Cookies & Cream ahead 1-0 in the best-of-five first round series with the Ham Slams.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Guthrie pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits while striking out 2 in 6 innings.
– Charlie took the loss for the Ham Slams, giving up 8 runs on 10 hits in 4 innings. Steve pitched one inning of scoreless relief.
– Blose led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 3-for-5 with 2 homers, a double, 3 runs scored, and 3 RBI.
– Joey also went 3-for-5 for Cookies & Cream, going 3-for-5 with 2 home runs, a single, 3 runs scored, and 4 RBI.
– Dinger had 3 hits for Cookies & Cream, including a solo homer.
– Anthony led the Ham Slams on offense, going 3-for-7 with 2 doubles, a solo homer, 3 runs scored, and an RBI.
– Steve also had 3 hits for the Slams, going 3-for-6 at the plate with 2 singles and a double.

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