Archive | May, 2016

Guthrie Homers Twice to Carry Cookies & Cream Past Ham Slams 6-3

14 May
Guthrie continued to swing a hot bat for Cookies & Cream, leading his squad to a 6-3 win over the Ham Slams with a 4-for-6 performance including two homers

Guthrie continued to swing a hot bat for Cookies & Cream, leading his squad to a 6-3 win over the Ham Slams with a 4-for-6 performance including two homers

Joey scattered three runs on six hits in a complete game effort, and he got timely late-game hits from the Cookies & Cream offense as Cookies remained undefeated after a 6-3 win over the Ham Slams.

Josh made the first start of his EWL career for the Ham Slams, and he got off to a strong start in the top of the first. After allowing a one-out double to Blose in Blose’s first at-bat of the season, he retired Joey to strand the runner and end the inning.

Joey took the mound for Cookies & Cream in his first start of the 2016 season, and he retired the Ham Slams in order in the bottom of the first.

Josh continued to roll in the top of the second, sending Jordan and Guthrie down consecutively.

Josh was effective early in his first career start for the Ham Slams, but Cookies & Cream got to him late in the game

Josh was effective early in his first career start for the Ham Slams, but Cookies & Cream got to him late in the game

The Ham Slams would take an early lead in the bottom of the second. Tim led off the a double, and he scored when Dan followed with an RBI double to make the score 1-0. The Slams couldn’t capitalize further, as Joey retired Josh and Andrew to strand Dan at second and minimize the damage at a single run.

Cookies & Cream evened things up in the top of the third. Blose led off with a double, and he scored when Joey grounded out to left for the first out of the inning. Josh then retired Jordan to end the inning, and the game was tied at 1-1.

Joey rolled through the bottom of the third with a two pitch inning, retiring Tim and Dan.

Guthrie started the top of the fourth with a single, but Josh retired Blose and Joey to strand the runner and end the inning.

The Ham Slams couldn’t get to Joey in the bottom of the fourth, as he retired Josh and Andrew in order.

Cookies & Cream would take the lead in the top of the fifth. Jordan led off the inning with a solo shot to left-center, and Guthrie followed with another solo homer to make back-to-back jacks. Joey would later single with one out, but Josh stranded him and Cookies led 3-1.

The Ham Slams would get one run back in the bottom of the fifth. Tim started the inning with a double and moved to third on a Dan single. Josh grounded out for the first out of the inning, but Tim scored on the play to make the score 3-2. Joey then retired Andrew to end the inning and maintain a one-run lead.

Cookies & Cream provided more run support in the top of the sixth and extended their lead. Guthrie started the inning with his second homer of the game, making the score 4-2. Blose followed with a single, and he moved to third on a Joey double, putting two runners in scoring position. Jordan then singled to score Blose, making the score 5-2. Guthrie followed with an RBI single, scoring Joey, and Cookies led 6-2. With a runner on first, Blose hit a fly ball that fell into play, but Guthrie was caught in between first and second for the first out of the inning. Josh then retired Joey to end the inning.

The Ham Slams trailed by three runs heading into the final frame. Joey retired Tim for the first out of the inning, but Dan followed with a solo homer to keep the Slams alive and cut the deficit to 6-3. Josh followed with a double, and it looked like the Slams would rally, but Joey retired Andrew to strand the runner and the game.

The win moved Cookies & Cream to 3-0 on the year, and the loss dropped the Ham Slams to 1-2 on the season.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Joey pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings pitched.
– Josh took the loss in a complete game effort for the Ham Slams, giving up 6 runs on 12 hits in 6 innings.
– Guthrie led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 4-for-6 with 2 singles, 2 homers, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI.
– Blose also went 4-for-6 for Cookies & Cream with 2 singles, a double, a triple, and 2 runs scored.
– Dan led the Ham Slams on offense, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a home run, a run scored, and 2 RBI.

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Guthrie of Cookies & Cream Named PBR Wiffler of the Week for Week 1

11 May
Guthrie lead Cookies & Cream to two Opening Day wins against the Ham Slams and Questionable Outfit

Guthrie lead Cookies & Cream to two Opening Day wins against the Ham Slams and Questionable Outfit

Guthrie of Cookies & Cream was unanimously voted the Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week for week 1 of the 2016 EWL season. Guthrie was electric at the plate, going 9-for-10 with 6 extra-base hits, including 3 doubles and 3 homers. He scored 7 runs and had 5 RBI, two of which were the game-winning RBI for his team’s two wins. He also pitched a complete game win in the season opener, defeating the Ham Slams while allowing only 2 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings pitched. Guthrie reached base safely in his first 9 at-bats of the season before finally being retired for the first time in his 10th at-bat.

Guthrie was named PBR Wiffler of the Week in back-to-back playoff weeks in 2013 en route to leading his team to the 2013 Wiffle Series title and being named Wiffle Series MVP. He won Wiffler of the Week in week 3 of the 2012 season, and took home the award again in the final playoff week of 2012 when he also led his team to the Wiffle Series title and won Wiffle Series MVP. In 2011, he won Wiffler of the Week in week 9 and again in the first round of the Wiffle Playoffs.

In total this is the seventh time Guthrie has been named PBR Wiffler of the Week.

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The Ellsworth Wiffleball League Returns for a Sixth Season

6 May
Bob, of Questionable Outfit and EWL Wiffler of the Year in 2013, 2014, and 2015, throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the 2016 season to EWL commissioner, Joey, of Cookies & Cream.

Bob, of Questionable Outfit and EWL Wiffler of the Year in 2013, 2014, and 2015, throws out the ceremonial first pitch of the 2016 season to EWL commissioner, Joey, of Cookies & Cream.

The sixth season of wiffleball at the wiffle diamond in Shadyside kicked off on Tuesday night, as Questionable Outfit, Cookies & Cream, The Ham Slams, and Eastbound & Dahn united to exchange blows with the ultimate dream of a Wiffle Series title in mind.

The festivities started with three-time defending MVP Bob of Questionable Outfit throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to EWL commissioner Joey, of Cookies & Cream. The sun shined down on the wiffle diamond, and the wiffle action began as the wiffle gods had intended.

In the first game, Cookies & Cream narrowly defeated the Ham Slams, who featured three rookies. Guthrie, an EWL legend, started the season on fire, carrying his squad to a win with a perfect performance at the plate and a strong performance on the mound.

Next, Questionable Outfit, coming off back-to-back EWL Championships, dominated Eastbound & Dahn 22-0. Despite missing a regular player for week 1 and one of the franchise’s best players, Reilly, for the entire season, Questionable picked up where they left off in 2015, crushing the ball. Nate, Questionable’s newest addition, had the single best EWL debut in history, homering three times and reaching base in his first five at-bats, in addition to pitching a shutout.

For the third game, the upstart Ham Slams trounced Eastbound & Dahn 15-2 as 2015 EWL Rookie of the Year Tim hit for the cycle. Eastbound struggled to hit or field, and the Ham Slams took full advantage of the opportunities.

In the final game, Cookies & Cream exacted some revenge on Questionable Outfit, beating the team they lost to in the 2014 and 2015 Wiffle Series by a score of 10-3, despite missing their best player, Blose, for week 1.

The wiffle action continues next week and will take place at the wiffle diamond every Tuesday night at 6:30PM through August.

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Cookies & Cream Pull Away Early, Top Questionable Outfit 10-3

6 May
Jordan went 3-for-6 with 2 singles, a double, and 3 runs scored

Jordan went 3-for-6 with 2 singles, a double, and 3 runs scored

Guthrie and Joey combined to drive in eight of the ten Cookies & Cream runs, as Cookies took a big lead early and never looked back in a 10-3 win over Questionable Outfit.

Mike made his first start of the year for Questionable Outfit, and he avoided trouble in the top of the first. Guthrie continued his hot streak from game one, hitting a double to lead off the game. Cookies couldn’t capitalize early, however, as Joey and Dinger were retired in order to strand the runner, and Mike had pitched a scoreless inning.

Dinger took the mound in his first start of the season for Cookies & Cream. He gave up a leadoff single to Bob, but retired Mike and Nate to end the inning, and the game was scoreless after one.

Cookies got out their bats in the top of the second. Jordan doubled to lead off, and he moved to third on a Guthrie double. With out out, Dinger singled off the left-center field wall, scoring but Jordan and Guthrie to put Cookies ahead 2-0. Jordan then singled to put runners on first and second, and Guthrie hit a three-run cannon to left field, giving Cookies a 5-0 lead. Mike would then retire Joey to end the inning.

Dinger cruised through the bottom of the second, sending Bob and Mike down in order.

Cookies would add to their lead in the top of the third. With one out, Jordan singled, and Guthrie followed with a single to put runners on first and second. Joey came to the plate and got his first hit of the 2016 season, a three-run blast to left that made the score 8-0. Mike then got Dinger to fly out to end the inning.

Joey had two home runs and 5 RBI in the 10-3 Cookies & Cream win over Questionable Outfit

Joey had two home runs and 5 RBI in the 10-3 Cookies & Cream win over Questionable Outfit

Questionable would get on the board in the bottom of the third. Bob doubled with one out, and Mike hit a line-drive to left-center, scoring him to make the score 8-1. However, on the play, Mike tried to extend a double into a triple and was caught in between bases for the second out, ending the inning.

Up seven runs, Cookies & Cream piled on in the top of the fourth. With one out, Guthrie singled, and Joey followed with a two-run homer, his second blast of the game, to make the score 10-1. Dinger then singled, but Mike retired Jordan to end the inning.

With one out in the bottom of the fourth, Bob hit a solo homer, pulling Questionable within eight runs at 10-2. Mike followed with a double, but Dinger held the Questionable offense in check, retiring Nate to end the threat.

Bob went 5-for-7 with a single, 2 doubles, 2 homers, 3 runs scored, and 3 RBI in a losing effort

Bob went 5-for-7 with a single, 2 doubles, 2 homers, 3 runs scored, and 3 RBI in a losing effort

Questionable turned to their bullpen in the top of the fifth, putting Nate on the mound. He retired Guthrie and Joey in order.

Questionable continued to chip away in the bottom of the fifth. For the second consecutive inning, Bob led off with a solo homer, and the score was 10-3. Mike then doubled, and Nate followed with a single. Bob came to the plate with runners on first and second, and he laced a line-drive to right center. Joey made a surprising one-handed catch, and the runners were unable to tag or advance. Dinger then got Mike to fly out to right, and he escaped the jam without allowing additional runs.

Cookies & Cream fielded well in week 1, here Jordan and Joey converge on a groundball in left field

Cookies & Cream fielded well in week 1, here Jordan and Joey converge on a groundball in left field

Nate continued to pitch effectively in the top of the sixth, sending Dinger and Jordan down consecutively.

Down 10-3, Questionable couldn’t rally in the bottom of the sixth. Dinger retired Nate to start the inning, and after Bob hit a one-out double, Mike was retired for the second out of the inning, ending the game and giving Cookies & Cream the win.

The win moved Cookies & Cream to 2-0 on the season, and the loss dropped Questionable Outfit to 1-1.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Dinger pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, allowing 3 runs on 9 hits in 6 innings.
– Mike took the loss for Questionable Outfit, giving up 10 runs on 12 hits in 4 innings.
– Nate pitched 2 innings of relief for Questionable, and didn’t give up a run or a hit.
– Nate has now pitched 8 consecutive scoreless innings, five shy of Guthrie’s record streak.
– Guthrie led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 5-for-6 with 2 singles, 2 doubles, a homer, 4 runs scored, and 3 RBI.
– Guthrie reached base safely in his first 9 at-bats of the season, only failing to reach base in his 10th and final at-bat of week 1.
– Bob led Questionable Outfit, going 5-for-7 with a single, 2 doubles, 2 homers, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI.

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Tim Hits for Cycle as Ham Slams Crush Eastbound & Dahn 15-2

6 May
Tim led the Ham Slams to a 15-2 win over Eastbound & Dahn, going 5-for-6 and hitting for the cycle

Tim led the Ham Slams to a 15-2 win over Eastbound & Dahn, going 5-for-6 and hitting for the cycle

The Ham Slams, who each had at least three hits and were led by Tim who hit for the cycle, scored early in often against Eastbound, pulling away early for a 15-2 win.

Andrew made his second consecutive start for the Ham Slams, and he pitched a scoreless frame in the top of the first. BK made his first career start for Eastbound, and he matched Andrew, blanking the Slams in the bottom of the first. The game was scoreless after an inning.

Tim stretches out for a high fly ball in center field

Tim stretches out for a high fly ball in center field

Eastbound would score their first run of the season in the top of the second. With one out, BK doubled, and the next batter, Nate, drove him in with an RBI double to make the score 1-0. Eastbound couldn’t extend the rally, as Andrew retired Christian to end the inning.

Dan and Andrew appear to apply some form of intimidation tactic to Nate of Eastbound, who had just hit an RBI double

Dan and Andrew appear to apply some form of intimidation tactic to Nate of Eastbound, who had just hit an RBI double

Down 1-0, the Slams responded in the bottom of the second. Tim doubled to lead off, and he scored when Bobby followed with an RBI double, tying the game at 1-1. Dan then came to the plate and ripped a two-run bomb to left-center, putting the Slams ahead 3-1. BK regrouped, retiring Josh and Andrew to end the inning.

Andrew had met his innings limit for week 1, so the Slams turned to Tim from the bullpen. He started well, retiring Kyle and BK in order in the top of the third.

The Slams would add to their lead in the bottom of the third. Tim led off the inning with a solo inside-the-park homer, making the score 4-1. Bobby then doubled and moved to second on a Dan groundout. With one out, Josh hit an RBI double, scoring Bobby to make the score 5-1. Andrew would single, scoring Josh from second to push the lead to 6-2. For what may be the first time in league history, Tim capitalized on a host of fielding and throwing errors to get his second inside-the-park homer of the inning, and the Ham Slams led 8-1. BK then retired Bobby to end the inning.

Tim gave up a one-out single to Christian in the top of the fourth, but Eastbound couldn’t rally, as Kyle was retired to end the inning.

Christian went 2-for-4 for Eastbound in a losing effort

Christian went 2-for-4 for Eastbound in a losing effort

The Slams piled on in the bottom of the fourth. Dan singled and moved to second on a Josh single, putting runners on first and second. Andrew then hit an RBI single, scoring Dan to make the score 9-1. Tim followed with an RBI single to score Josh, and Bobby hit an RBI double to score Tim. The next two batters were retired to strand Bobby, but the Slams had scored three more runs to give them an 11-1 lead.

Tim continued to roll in the top of the fifth, retiring the side in order.

Kyle lunges for a spectacular run-saving grab in center field

Kyle lunges for a spectacular run-saving grab in center field

The Ham Slams would put the game away officially in the bottom of the fifth. Andrew doubled to start the inning, and Tim followed with an RBI triple, completing the cycle and making the score 12-1. Bobby singled to put runners on first and third, and Dan followed with a three-run homer, and the Slams led 15-1. Josh singled, and it looked as if the inning would continue, but BK fanned Andrew and retired Tim for the first time in the game to end the inning.

Bobby squares up one of his four hits in the Ham Slams win

Bobby squares up one of his four hits in the Ham Slams win

Down 14 runs, Eastbound had a big deficit to overcome in the top of the sixth. Christian led off the inning with a single and moved to second on a Kyle groundout. BK then hit a one-out single, scoring Christian to cut the score to 15-2. Tim wouldn’t allow a spectacular rally, however, retiring Nate for the second out of the inning, giving the Ham Slams a 15-2 win.

The win moved the Ham Slams to 1-1 on the season, and the loss dropped Eastbound & Dahn to 0-2.

W: Andrew (1-1)
L: BK (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Andrew earned the win for the Ham Slams. He pitched just 2 innings, allowing one run on 2 hits.
– Tim pitched 4 solid innings of relief for the Slams, allowing a single run on 3 hits.
– BK took the loss for Eastbound, giving up 15 runs on 18 hits and striking out one batter in 5 innings pitched.
– Tim led the Ham Slams at the plate, hitting for the cycle while going 5-for-6 with a single, a double, a triple, 2 home runs, 4 runs scored and 5 RBI.
– Josh, Andrew, and Dan each had three hits for the Ham Slams, and Bobby contributed four hits.
– BK led Eastbound & Dahn at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, a run scored, and an RBI.

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