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Morrison’s Bat and Helal’s Arm Lead Eastbound to 2-1 Win Over Questionable Outfit

26 May

Morrison’s two solo homers were the only offense Helal needed, as he stymied the red hot Questionable Outfit bats in a 2-1 win, giving Questionable their first loss of the season.

Reilly started for Questionable, and came into the game 2-0 in 2015, continuing where he left off in 2014. He retired the side in order in the top of the first.

Helal, who pitched two 3-hitters against Cookies & Cream in the first two weeks of the season, also came into the game 2-0. He matched Reilly in the bottom of the first, retiring the side in order and striking out Bob.

Reilly continued to roll in the top of the second, and Helal maintained the scoreless tie with a perfect bottom half of the inning.

Nate led off the top of the third with a single, but was caught out in between bases trying to extend the hit into a double. The next batter, Morrison, crushed a solo shot to deep left-center, putting Eastbound ahead 1-0. Helal followed with a single, but Reilly retired Christian to strand the runner and end the inning.

Questionable bounced right back in the bottom of the third. Tom hit a one-out solo shot to left, tying the game at 1-1. Mike followed with a double, but Helal fanned Reilly for his second strikeout of the game, and the score remained tied.

For the second time in as many innings, Morrison hit a one-out solo homer off Reilly, putting Eastbound ahead 2-1. Eastbound couldn’t muster any more runs off Reilly, but they wouldn’t need any, as Helal continued to dominate.

Bob led off the bottom of the fourth with double, but Helal stranded him at second, and Eastbound led 2-1 through four.

Reilly cruised through the top of the fifth, but Helal did the same in the bottom half of the inning.

Helal singled with one out in the top of the sixth, but Reilly stranded him, and Questionable would head into the bottom of the sixth trailing 2-1.

Down to their final two outs, Questionable continued to struggle against Helal, as he retired Tom and Mike in order, giving Eastbound & Dahn a 2-1 win.

The win moved Eastbound to 4-1 and into a tie for first int he standings. The loss, Questionable’s first of the year and their first since game 2 of the 2014 Wiffle Series, dropped them to 4-1.

W: Helal (3-0)
L: Reilly (2-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:

– Helal pitched the complete game win for Eastbound & Dahn, allowing only a single run on 4 hits while striking out 2.
– Reilly took the loss for Questionable Outfit, giving up 2 runs on 5 hits in 6 innings pitched.
– Morrison led Eastbound & Dahn at the plate, going 2-for-4 with 2 homers, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Tom provided the only offensive production for Questionable in the loss, going 1-for-4 with a solo homer, a run scored, and an RBI.

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Les Homers Late to Lift Cookies & Cream to Dramatic 7-6 Win over Ham Slams

25 May
Les connects on a 3-run homer that put Cookies & Cream ahead 7-6 in the bottom of the fifth

Les connects on a 3-run homer that put Cookies & Cream ahead 7-6 in the bottom of the fifth

In a back-and-forth game, Les’s late 3-run homer was the deciding factor as Cookies & Cream rallied late to top the Ham Slams 7-6.

Joey returned to the mound for Cookies & Cream after taking a week off and he got off to a good start, striking out Steve, the games first batter en route to a scoreless first inning.

Cookies would get on the board early in the bottom of the second. Blose led off the game with a double, and Guthrie’s one-out RBI single made the score 1-0. Joey would follow with a single to put runners on first and second, but Josh, the Slam’s starting pitcher, avoided further trouble by retiring Les to end the inning.

Joey went 3-for-4 at the plate with two singles, a double, and a run scored

Joey went 3-for-4 at the plate with two singles, a double, and a run scored

The Slams bounced back in the top of the second to tie the game. Dan led off the inning with a double, and Steve followed with another double, which scored Dan to make the score 1-1.

Steve went 3-for-5 for the Ham Slams with a single, a double, a triple, a run scored, and 3 RBI

Steve went 3-for-5 for the Ham Slams with a single, a double, a triple, a run scored, and 3 RBI

Cookies fought back in the bottom of the second, as Blose led off the inning with a triple. Vassallo followed with an RBI triple, and the score was 2-1. Guthrie then singled in Vassallo to make the score 3-1 before Josh retired the next two batters to end the inning.

Joey pitched a perfect frame in the top of the third, and Josh matched him, as the score remained 3-1.

Dan was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, with a single, 3 doubles, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI

Dan was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate, with a single, 3 doubles, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI

The Slams got out their bats in the top of the fourth, putting together what was likely their best inning in 2015. Dan led off the inning with a double and scored on a Steve RBI single to make the score 3-2. After Adam singled to put runners on the corners with one out, Tim doubled off the fence, scoring a run to tie the game at 3-3. Dan then hit his third double of the game, clearing the bases to put the Ham Slams back ahead 5-3. With Dan on second, Steve tripled to collect his second RBI of the inning, extending the Slams lead to 6-3. Joey retired the next batter to end the inning, but the Slams had pulled ahead by three runs.

Adam singled and scored during the Ham Slams 5-run top of the fourth

Adam singled and scored during the Ham Slams 5-run top of the fourth

Josh allowed a one-out single to Joey in the bottom of the fourth, but stranded the runner, maintaining the Ham Slams lead.

Joey retired the side in order in the top of the fifth, and Cookies & Cream would bounce back again in the bottom of the fifth.

Joey held the Ham Slams in check before turning the ball over the Blose for the save

Joey held the Ham Slams in check before turning the ball over the Blose for the save

Blose led off the inning with a triple, his second of the game, and scored on a Vassallo groundout to left to cut the deficit to 6-4. Guthrie hit a one-out single and moved to third when Joey followed with a double. With runners on second and third and one out, Les came to the plate and parked one deep over the left field fence. The three-run bomb put Cookies & Cream ahead 7-6, regaining the lead for the second time in the game. Josh retired Blose to end the inning, but the Slams had surrendered the lead again.

For the first time in 2015, Cookies turned to their closer, Blose, to get the last two outs in the top of the sixth. The first batter he faced, Dan, singled to put the tying run on base. But Blose buckled down, retiring Steve and Josh to end the inning, collecting his first save of the season.

The win moved Cookies & Cream to 2-3 on the season, and the Ham Slams remained winless at 0-5.

W: Joey (1-1)
L: Josh (0-1)
S: Blose (1)

Box Score

Game Notes:

– Joey got the win for Cookies & Cream, allowing 6 runs on 9 hits with one strikeout in 5 innings pitched. Blose allowed one hit in one inning, recording the save.
– Josh took the loss for the Ham Slams, giving up 7 runs on 11 hits in 5 innings pitched.
– Blose led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double, 2 triples, and 3 runs scored.

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Eastbound & Dahn Ride 8-Run Inning to 9-3 Win Over Cookies & Cream

25 May
Helal pitched a 3-hitter and went 2-for-4 at the plate in the Eastbound win

Helal pitched a 3-hitter and went 2-for-4 at the plate in the Eastbound win

After managing only one hit off Guthrie of Cookies & Cream through the first four innings, Eastbound erupted in the top of the fifth for 8 runs, pulling away from Cookies in a 9-3 win.

Guthrie made his first start of 2015 for Cookies, and after retiring the game’s first batter, Nate, he gave up a solo homer to Hartley, putting Eastbound ahead 1-0. It would be the last hit Guthrie allowed until Eastbound’s big fifth inning.

Helal started for Eastbound, looking to repeat on the success he had in week 1 when he pitched a three-hit shutout against Cookies & Cream. He cruised through the top of the first, retiring the side in order.

Guthrie pitched a scoreless frame in the top of the second, and Cookies would even things up in the bottom half. Vassallo hit a one-out blast to left, tying the game at 1-1.

Both pitchers retired the sides in order in the third, and the game remained tied at 1-1 through three innings.

Helal, who was dominantn in the Eastbound win, delivers a pitch to Joey

Helal, who was dominantn in the Eastbound win, delivers a pitch to Joey

Guthrie continued to roll in the top of the fourth, and Cookies & Cream pulled ahead for the first time in the game in the bottom of the fourth. Guthrie provided his own run support, leading off the inning with a solo homer. Cookies led 2-1 after four innings, and then things fell apart.

Helal matched Guthrie’s solo homer to lead off the top of the fifth, tying the game at 2-2. Nate followed with another solo homer, and Hartley made it three in a row when he crushed one to dead center. The back-to-back-to-back homers made the score 4-2. Christian followed with a double, and Helal later drove him in with an RBI single to make the score 5-2. Nate then hit a towering two-run bomb, his second blast of the inning, to put Eastbound ahead 7-2. The barrage continued with a Hartley single, followed by Christian hitting a two-run homer to right. Eastbound came into the inning with only one hit, but collected 9 hits in the top of the fifth, and pulled ahead 9-2.

Christian had two extra-base hits in the win, including a double and a 2-run homer that capped Eastbound's 8-run top of the fifth

Christian had two extra-base hits in the win, including a double and a 2-run homer that capped Eastbound’s 8-run top of the fifth

Cookies couldn’t respond in the bottom of the fifth, and Guthrie bounced back with a perfect frame in the top of the sixth.

Down seven, Cookies couldn’t rally in the bottom of the sixth. Vassallo hit a one-out homer to make the score 9-3, but it was too little too late. Helal closed the door, giving Eastbound & Dahn the 9-3 win.

The win moved Eastbound & Dahn to 3-1 on the year, while Cookies & Cream fell to 1-3.

W: Helal (2-0)

L: Guthrie (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:

– Helal pitched the complete game win for Eastbound & Dahn, scattering 3 runs on 3 hits in 6 innings.
– Guthrie took the loss for Cookies & Cream, allowing 9 runs on 10 hits in 6 innings.
– Hartley led Eastbound & Dahn on offense, going 3-for-5 with a single, 2 homers, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Nate, Christian, and Helal also homered for Eastbound in the game.
Vassallo led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 2-for-3 with 2 homers, 2 RBI, and 2 runs scored.

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Questionable Outfit, led by Reilly’s Four Homers, Top Ham Slams in 17-6 Romp

25 May
Reilly went 6-for-8 at the plate with 4 homers to lead Questionable Outfit in a historic offensive performance against the Ham Slams

Reilly went 6-for-8 at the plate with 4 homers to lead Questionable Outfit in a historic offensive performance against the Ham Slams

Questionable Outfit continued to dominate their opponents, hitting a combined 10 homers as Bob hit for the cycle in his second consecutive game, as they moved to 4-0 with a 17-6 victory over the Ham Slams.

Mike started for Questionable, and he pitched a perfect frame in the top of the first.

The Ham Slams started Charlie on the mound, and he got into trouble immediately in the bottom of the first. Reilly homered to start the game, putting Questionable ahead 1-0. Bob tripled and scored on a Tom double, making the score 2-0. Mike provided his own run support with a two-run bomb, and Questionable was ahead 4-0 through one.

The Slams got on the board in the top of the second when Adam led off the inning with a solo homer. Reilly stopped the damage there, and Questionable led 4-1.

Charlie got the axe after only one inning, as the Slams turned to their bullpen and brought Josh to the mound. He was crushed immediately, putting the Slams in a hole they couldn’t recover from.

Tom led off the bottom of the second with a triple, and he scored when Mike followed with a double, making the score 5-1. Reilly hit an RBI single to score Tom, pushing the score to 6-1, and after Bob doubled, Tom hit a three-run bomb to clear the bases, making the score 9-1. Josh retired Mike, but Reilly followed with a solo-shot to extend the lead to 10-1. Bob singled, and Tom hit his second homer of the inning to make the score 12-1. Tom’s homer was the first of five consecutive homers for Questionable Outfit, a new EWL record. After Tom’s two-run blast, Mike, Reilly, Bob, and Tom, again, hit homers to make the score 16-1. Tom had hit an EWL record three homers in one inning, Questionable had hit 8 homers in the inning, and they had scored 12 runs on 12 hits. The Slams intentionally walked Mike to disrupt the home run streak, and Josh retired Reilly to end the historic inning.

The Slams tried to make the game respectable in the top of the third, putting a few runs on the board. Tim doubled to lead off the inning and moved to third on an Adam single. Dan followed with a single, driving in both runners to make the score 16-3, but the rally ended there.

Josh was removed from the mound after the disastrous second inning, and Tim made his first career pitching appears, retiring the side without allowing a run in the bottom of the third.

Both pitchers were perfect in the fourth, and the score remained 16-3.

The Slams would add a few more int he top of the fifth. Josh hit a one-out double, and Tim followed with a two-run homer, cutting the score to 16-5.

Questionable extended the lead in the bottom of the fifth, when Reilly hit a one-out solo homer, his fourth blast of the game, to make the score 17-5.

Dan led off the inning with a single in the top of the sixth, and moved from first-to-third on a Steve double. Josh grounded out for the first out of the inning, and Dan scored on the play to make the score 17-6. Mike then fanned Tim for the second out of the inning, ending the game and giving Questionable Outfit win.

Questionable Outfit moved to 4-0 on the year, while the Ham Slams dropped to 0-4.

W: Mike (2-0)
L: Charlie (0-4)

Box Score

Game Notes:

– Mike pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit, allowing 6 runs on 11 hits in 6 innings.
– Charlie took the loss for the Ham Slams in only one inning, giving up 4 runs on 4 hits. Josh pitched one inning of relief, allowing 12 runs on 12 hits with a walk. Tim also pitched 3 innings out of the bullpen, allowing 1 earned run on 4 hits.
– Bob hit for the cycle for the second consecutive game, going 6-for-8 with 2 singles, 2 doubles, a triple, a home run, 4 runs scored, and an RBI.
– Reilly led Questionable, going 6-for-8 with a single, a double, 4 homers, 5 runs scored, and 5 RBI.
– Tom also had a big game at the plate, going 5-for-8 with a double, a triple, 3 homers, 5 runs scored, and 7 RBI.
Tim led the Ham Slams on offense, going 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a home run, 2 runs scored, 2 RBI, and a strikeout.

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Cookies & Cream Storm Past Ham Slams 7-2 in Extra Innings

25 May
One of Joey's two homers came in the top of the 7th, when Cookies hit four home runs to pull away from the Ham Slams

One of Joey’s two homers came in the top of the 7th, when Cookies hit four home runs to pull away from the Ham Slams

After struggling at the plate for six innings, Cookies & Cream hit four homers in the top of the seventh as they pulled away from the Ham Slams in a 7-2 victory.

The Ham Slams started their ace, Charlie, who would face off against Dinger for Cookies & Cream in what would be a pitcher’s duel for six innings.

Charlie retired the side in order in the top of the first. Dinger gave up hits to the game’s first two batters, Steve and Josh, and it looked like the Slams would get on the board early. However, with runners on second and third, Dinger struck out the side to get out of the inning without allowing a run.

Charlie and Dinger each rolled through the second to maintain a scoreless tie. They continued to take advantage of a windy day, pitching scoreless fames in the third.

Both teams would get on the board in the fourth. Dinger led off the inning with a single and moved from first to third on a one-out Les single. The next batter, Joey, drove in the game’s first run on a RBI single, putting Cookies ahead 1-0. Charlie stopped the damage their though, stranding two runners to end the inning.

The Slams evened the game quickly in the bottom of the fourth, when Josh hit a one-out solo shot to tie the game at 1-1.

Josh accounted for the Ham Slams only runs with two solo homers

Josh accounted for the Ham Slams only runs with two solo homers

After both teams went scoreless in the fifth, Cookies would pull ahead for a second time in the top of the sixth. Joey led off the inning with a solo homer, making the score 2-1. Charlie would retire the next two batters, and the Slams would trail by a run heading into the bottom of the sixth.

Dinger retired the first batter, Steve, and Cookies were one out away from a a victory when Josh came to the plate. For the second time in the game, this time in more dramatic fashion, Josh crushed the ball over the left-center field fence, tying the game at 2-2. The Slams couldn’t extend the inning to win the game, and it would go to extras.

Dinger allowed only two runs on 7 hits in the complete game win

Dinger allowed only two runs on 7 hits in the complete game win

Charlie had been in control all game, but the wheels came off in the top of the seventh. The first batter, Vassallo, crushed a solo shot to left, putting Cookies ahead 3-2. After a Les single, Joey hit a two-run bomb, and the score was 5-2. Guthrie followed with a solo shot, and the back-to-back bombs made the score 6-2. Vassallo would later hit his second homer of the inning, and Cookies would head into the bottom of the seventh ahead 7-2.

Dinger cruised through the bottom of the seventh, allowing a single to Adam but no runs, giving Cookies & Cream the win.

The win was the first for Cookies & Cream in 2015, moving them to 1-2. The loss dropped the Ham Slams to 0-3.

W: Dinger (1-1)

L: Charlie (0-3)

Box Score

Game Notes:

– Dinger pitched the complete game victory for Cookies & Cream, allowing 2 runs on 7 hits in 7 innings.
– Charlie took the loss for the Ham Slams, giving up 7 earned runs on 11 hits in 7 innings.
– Joey and Vassallo led Cookies & Cream at the plate, each going 3-for-5 with a single, two runs scored, and two homers. Joey had 3 RBI and Vassallo had two.
– Josh led the Ham Slams on offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, two homers, two runs scored, and two RBI.

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