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Questionable Outfit Outlasts Ham Slams 6-4 in Epic Eight Inning Battle

29 May

Mike’s two-run homer in the top of the eighth put Questionable Outfit ahead for good

In one of the best regular season games in recent memory, the Ham Slams and Questionable Outfit battled back and forth for eight innings before Questionable Outfit finally pulled way to a 6-4 victory. Mike’s two-run homer in the top of the eight put Questionable Outfit ahead for good, and after multiple comebacks earlier in the game, the Ham Slams were out of gas. Bob pitched all eight innings for the complete game win, and Questionable Outfit remained undefeated for the season.

Dustin took the mound for the Ham Slams, and after giving up a leadoff single to Bob, he escaped the inning by getting Tom to groundout to left, and Bob was doubled up on the play, ending the inning.

Bob cruised through the bottom of the first, retiring Josh before striking out Dustin for the second out of the inning.

Questionable Outfit would jump out to a lead in the top of the second. Mike led off the inning with a double, and Miller drove him in with an RBI double that made the score 1-0. Bob followed with a two-run blast to right, and Questionable Outfit led 3-0. Tom then singled, and when Mike followed with a single, it looked as if Questionable would blow the game open. However, when the next batter, Miller, grounded out to Dustin, he stepped on the mound to double up Tom, and the inning was over. The Ham Slams trailed 3-0, but the deficit could have been bigger.

The Ham Slams bounced back in the bottom of the second, cutting into the Questionable Outfit lead. Eric led off the inning with a single, and two batters later, Josh hit a two-run homer, and the score was 3-2. Dustin followed with a single, but Bob stranded him, retiring Eric to end the inning.

Dustin rolled through the top of the third, retiring Bob and Tom in order, and the Ham Slams would draw even in the bottom of the third, when Steve led off the inning with a solo homer. Bob retired Josh and Dustin to end the inning, but the Slams had tied the game at 3-3.

Dustin remained effective in the top of the fourth, retiring Mike and Miller consecutive.y Bob matched him in the bottom half of the inning, and the score was 3-3 through four innings.

Kimble doubled with one out in the top of the fifth, but Questionable couldn’t plate a run, as Dustin retired Mike for the second out of the inning, stranding the runner. Bob pitched a scoreless frame in the bottom of the fifth, and the game remained tied.

Bob pitched all eight innings for the complete game win and also went 3-for-6 at the plate with a single, a double, and a two-run homer

Questionable couldn’t take the lead in the top of the sixth, as Miller and Bob were sent down in order, and the Slams had a chance to walk off with a win in the bottom of the sixth.

Eric singled to lead off the inning, but the Slams couldn’t capitalize, as Bob retired Dustin and Josh to strand the runner and sent the game to extra innings.

Questionable would pull back ahead in the top of the seventh, when Mike hit a one-out homer to deep left center, making the score 4-3. Dustin retired Miller to end the inning, and the Slams would need to score to extend the game.

Dustin helped his own cause in the bottom half of the inning, leading off with a solo homer to tie the game at 4-4. The Slams once again couldn’t walk off with a win, as Bob retired Eric and Steve to end the inning and send the game to the eighth.

Dustin’s solo homer to lead off the bottom of the seventh sent the game to the eighth inning

Bob started the top of the eighth with a double, and two batters later, Mike hit a towering two-run bomb to left, his second extra-innings homer of the game, putting Questionable Outfit ahead 6-4. Dustin retired Miller to end the inning, and the Slams would once again have to rally to stay alive in the game.

For the second consecutive inning, Dustin came through for the Slams, doubling with one out. The tying runner was at the plate, but the Slams couldn’t come through this time, as Bob retired Eric for the second out, ending the game and giving Questionable Outfit the 6-4 win.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Bob pitched all eight innings for Questionable Outfit, earning the complete game win, while allowing four runs on seven hits and striking out one.
– Dustin also pitched all eight innings for the Ham Slams, taking the loss and giving up six runs on ten hits.
– Both pitchers tied the single game record for innings, with eight.
– Mike led Questionable Outfit at the plate, going 4-for-6 with a single, a double, two home runs, three runs scored, and three RBI. Mike put Questionable ahead in the seventh and then hit the game-winning homer in the eighth.
– Dustin led the Ham Slams on offense, going 3-for-6 with a single, a double, a home run, a run scored, and an RBI.

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Nate and BK Lead Eastbound & Dahn to 6-2 Win Over Ham Slams

21 May

BK allowed only two runs on seven hits in the complete game win for Eastbound & Dahn

Nate O’s three-run homer in the bottom of the fifth put the game out of reach for the Ham Slams, and Eastbound & Dahn’s 6-2 win gave them a winning record in the standings for the first time in nearly a year and a half. BK allowed only two runs in a complete game win, and Nate went 2-for-4, driving in four runs in his first appearance on the Wiffle Diamond in 2017.

BK gave up a leadoff single to Josh to start the top of the first, and he stranded him, retiring Dustin and striking out Steve to end the inning.

Josh took the mound for the Ham Slams, and he matched BK in the bottom of the first. After allowing a leadoff single to Nate C, he got BK to groundout to left, and Nate was doubled up on the play, ending the inning.

The Ham Slams took the lead in the top of the second. Josh singled with one out, and Dustin hit an RBI triple, scoring Josh from first to make the score 1-0. The Slams couldn’t plate Dustin from third, however, as BK got Steve to fly out to right to end the inning.

Eastbound bounced right back in the bottom of the second. Helal tripled to start the inning, and Nate O, in his first at-bat of 2017, grounded out to center, allowing Helal to score on the play to tie the game at 1-1. Nate C put Eastbound ahead when he followed with a solo homer to center, the first of his career. Josh retired BK to end the inning, and Eastbound led 2-1.

BK cruised through the top of the third, retiring Dan and striking out Josh to maintain the one-run lead.

Nate O got his first hit of 2017 when he doubled with one out in the bottom of the third, but Josh stranded him, retiring Nate C to end the inning.

The Slams would even things up in the top of the fourth. Steve hit a one-out double, and Dan got his first hit of 2017, an RBI single to score Steve and tie the game at 2-2. The Slams couldn’t pull ahead, as BK retired Josh to strand Dan at first and end the inning.

Eastbound’s two Nates converge on a fly ball in deep right center field. The Nates combined for five hits and drove in five of the six Eastbound & Dahn runs.

Josh rolled through the bottom of the fourth, retiring BK and Helal in order, and the score remained 2-2.

BK matched Josh in the top of the fifth, sending Dustin and Steve down consecutively.

Eastbound would break the game open in the bottom of the fifth, pulling away from the Slams with a series of hits. Josh retired Nate O for the first out of the inning, but Nate C followed with a one-out single. BK then singled to put runners on first and third, and when Helal became the third consecutive Eastbound hitter to single, Nate scored from second, making the score 3-2. With one out and runners on first and second, Nate O put the game away, hitting a three-run blast to clear the bases and put Eastbound ahead 6-2. Josh retired Nate C to end the inning, but the Slams, who came into the inning tied with Eastbound, now trailed by four heading into the sixth.

BK stayed on the mound to close things out, and it looked as if he would be in trouble. Dan and Josh each singled to start the top of the sixth, and the Ham Slams had two runners on with no outs. But BK buckled down, getting Dustin to fly out to shallow right for the first out of the inning, and the runners did not advance. Steve then flew out for the second out of the inning, stranding both runners to end the game, giving Eastbound & Dahn the 6-2 win.

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

W: BK (1-1)
L: Josh (0-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– BK pitched the complete game win for Eastbound & Dahn, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out two in six innings.
– Josh took the loss for the Ham Slams, givinv up six runs on eight hits in five innings.
– Nate O led Eastbound & Dahn on offense, going 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, a run scored, and four RBI.
– Nate C went 3-for-5 for Eastbound, with two singles, a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI.
– Josh led the Ham Slams at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three singles and a run scored.

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Miller Outduels Les in Pitcher’s Duel, Questionable Outfit Top Cookies & Cream 1-0

21 May

Miller allowed only four hits in a complete game shutout for Questionable Outfit, the second of his EWL career

After shutting out Eastbound & Dahn in their second game of the season, Questionable Outfit continued to pitch well and play strong defense, beating Cookies & Cream 1-0 in their second consecutive shutout victory. Miller pitched the complete game, allowing only four hits, with no Cookies & Cream runner advancing beyond second base.

Miller cruised through the top of the first, retiring Guthrie and Erich in order, and Questionable would give him all of the run support that he would need in the bottom half of the inning.

Les, making a rare appearance on the Wiffle Diamond for Cookies & Cream, took the mound against Questionable Outfit, and the first batter he faced, Bob, welcomed him back in style. Bob crushed a deep solo blast to right-center to lead off, and Questionable Outfit led 1-0 immediately. Les retired Tom and Mike to end the inning, but the damage was done.

Les delivers a pitch to Bob, whose solo homer to lead off the bottom of the first was the only run scored in the game

Les singled with one out in the top of the second, but Miller buckled down, retiring Guthrie to strand the runner and end the inning.

Miller led off the bottom of the second with a double, but Questionable couldn’t add to their lead, as Les retired Bob and Tom to end the inning.

Miller fanned Erich to start the top of the third, and after Joey hit a one-out double, Les was retired, and the Questionable lead remained 1-0.

Rairigh singled to lead off the bottom of the third, but Questionable couldn’t plate him, as Les retired Miller and Bob to keep the score 1-0.

Les was effective on the mound in a rare appearance for Cookies & Cream, and Mike was effective mugging for the camera

Miller cruised through the top of the fourth, retiring Guthrie before striking out Erich for the second time in the game. His offense couldn’t help him out, however, as Les matched him in the bottom of the fourth, retiring the side in order.

Once again, Miller rolled through the top of the fifth, sending Joey and Les down in order, and the fast-moving game remained a one-run game.

Les got into some trouble in the bottom of the fifth. Mike singled to lead off, and he moved to second when Miller followed with a single. Questionable had runners on first and second with no outs, but Les continued to pitch well, and his defense supported him. Bob flew out to deep right field, and Tom flew out to left, stranding both runners. Cookies would head into the top of sixth down a run with only two hits in the game.

Miller stayed on the mound to close things out, and Cookies & Cream made it interesting. Jordan entered the game, and he singled in his first at-bat. Two batters later, Erich singled, putting runners on first and third with one out. The tying run was on third base, and Joey came to the plate. He rifled a line drive to left, and it looked as if Cookies were mounting a late comeback, but Kimble snatched up the ball just in time to record the second out, ending the game.

The 1-0 win moved Questionable Outfit to 3-0 on the season, while the loss dropped Cookies & Cream to 0-3.

W: Miller (2-1)
L: Les (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Miller pitched the complete game shutout win for Questionable Outfit, scattering four hits and striking out two in six innings. It was the second complete game shutout of his career.
– Les took the complete game loss for Cookies & Cream. He gave up one run on four hits in five innings.
– Bob’s solo homer to lead off the bottom of the first was the only run in the game. It was the fourth leadoff homer of his career.
– Erich, Joey, Les, and Jordan each had one hit for Cookies & Cream.

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Questionable Outfit Shutout Eastbound & Dahn 7-0 in Postponed Game

21 May

Miller and Bob celebrate at the plate after Miller scored from second on a Rairigh RBI double

After three innings of the fourth game in week one, the Eastbound & Dahn vs. Questionable Outfit matchup was postponed due to darkness. The game was resumed in week 2, and Questionable Outfit cruised to a 7-0 win as Norris, Miller, and Mike combined to throw a shutout. Bob and Mike each contributed three hits, and Kimble homered in his first at-bat of the 2017 season.

BK took the mound for Eastbound, and he avoided trouble early. After giving up a one-out double to Rairigh, he retired Miller to strand the runner and end the inning.

Norris made his first start of the 2017 season for Questionable Outfit, and he cruised through the bottom of the first, retiring the side in order.

BK continued to pitch effectively in the top of the second. Bob singled with one out, but was stranded, as BK retired Rairigh to end the inning. Norris matched BK in the bottom of the second, and the game was scoreless through two innings.

Questionable Outfit got on the board in the top of the third, finally cracking BK. Miller led off with a single, and two batters later, Bob doubled to drive him in and make the score 1-0. Rairigh followed with a one-out double to drive in Bob, and Miller then singled for the second time in the inning, scoring Rairigh. BK retired Norris to end the inning, and Questionable led 3-0.

Mark led off the bottom of the third with a single, and two batters later, Nate singled to put runners on first and third with no outs. Eastbound had a chance to cut into the Questionable lead, but Norris got BK to groundout to left, ending the inning and stranding the runners.

Norris pitched three shutout innings for Questionable Outfit before the game was postponed due to darkness

After three innings, the game was delayed due to darkness, and play resumed one week later to begin week two. Nate Offut was entered into the Eastbound lineup for Mark, and Tom made his 2017 debut, replacing Norris in the Questionable lineup.

One week later, BK remained on the mound for Eastbound, and after giving up a one-out single to Rairigh, he escaped the top of the fourth without damage, and the score remained 3-0.

Miller replaced Norris on the mound, and after giving up a lead off single to Helal, he gave up another single to Nate. Unfortunately for Eastbound, Helal was caught in between first and second on the play, and Miller then retired Christian to end the inning.

Questionable added to their lead in the top of the fifth. In his first at-bat of 2017, Kimble hit a towering bomb to left-center, and the solo shot made the score 4-0. Bob followed with a double, and two batters later, Miller hit a one-out double to drive him in, making the score 5-0. BK then retired Kimble to end the inning.

Miller drove in four of the seven Questionable Outfit runs, including three after the game was resumed in week 2

Miller cruised through the bottom of the fifth, retiring Nate and striking out BK, as the score remained 5-0.

Questionable tacked on two additional insurance runs in the top of the sixth. Bob led off with a double, and he moved to third when Rairigh followed with a double. With two runners on, Miller grounded out to center, but both Questionable baserunners scored on the play, and Questionable led 7-0. BK then retired Kimble to end the inning, and Eastbound trailed by seven heading into their final at-bat.

Rairigh closed out the game for Questionable, sealing the victory. He also went 4-for-6 at the plate with a single and three doubles.

Rairigh took over for Miller on the mound, and he made quick work of Eastbound in the bottom of the sixth. He retired Helal and Nate in order, ending the game and giving Questionable Outfit a 7-0 win.

The win moved Questionable Outfit to 2-0 on the season, and Eastbound & Dahn fell to 1-1 with the loss.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Norris earned the win for Questionable, allowing two hits and no runs in three innings. Miller pitched two innings of scoreless relief, giving up two hits and striking out one. Rairigh pitched one inning of no-hit relief.
– BK took the complete game loss for Eastbound, surrendering seven runs on twelve hits in six innings.
– Bob and Rairigh led Questionable Outfit at the plate, each going 4-for-6 with a single and three doubles. Bob scored three runs and drove in one, while Rairigh scored two runs and also drove in one.
– Miller had four RBI in the game while going 3-for-6 with two singles and a double.
– Nate, Helal, Mark, and Nate O each singled for Eastbound.

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Ham Slams Pull Away Late to Beat Cookies & Cream 7-3

9 May

Steve hit for the cycle for the second time in his EWL career, going 4-for-5 with a single, a double, a triple, a homer, and two RBI

Despite trailing late in the game, the Ham Slams rallied for five runs in the bottom of the fifth to pull ahead of Cookies & Cream and win 7-3. Steve hit for the cycle for the second time in his career to lead the Ham Slams at the plate, and Dustin pitched a complete game win.

Dustin took the mound for the Ham Slams, and after giving up a one-out double to Blose in the top of the first, he retired Joey to strand the runner and end the inning.

Erik and Josh celebrate at the plate after his first inning solo homer

The Slams would get on the board in the bottom of the first. With one out, Erik accomplished a remarkable task, when he hit a solo homer to right and simultaneously threw his bat over the right field wall. It was likely the first time the feat had been accomplished in league history, and it put the Ham Slams ahead 1-0. Guthrie, the Cookies & Cream starting pitcher, then got Dustin to fly out to center to end the inning.

Dustin rolled through the top of the second, striking out Dinger for the first out, and then retiring Jordan for the second. Guthrie matched him in the bottom half of the inning, retiring the side in order.

Cookies would even things up in the top of the third. With one out, Blose hit a towering fly ball off the fence, and after a series of fielding errors, rounded the bases for an inside-the-park homer. Joey followed with a double, but Cookies couldn’t take the lead, as Dustin fanned Dinger for the second out of the inning.

It looked as if the Ham Slams would take the lead back in the bottom of the third. Erik, Dustin, and Steve each singled to start the inning, and the bases were loaded with no outs. Guthrie got Josh to line out to center, and the next batter, Erik, grounded out to right. Guthrie had miraculously escaped the bases loaded jam, and the game remained tied at 1-1.

Cookies would take the lead in the top of the fourth. Guthrie singled with out one out, and Blose hit his second consecutive inside-the-park homer in as many at-bats, putting Cookies & Crea ahead 3-1. Dustin then got Joey to fly out to left, ending the inning.

The Ham Slams chipped back in the bottom of the fourth when Steve hit a one-out triple and scored on an RBI single by Josh. Guthrie retired Erik to end the inning, and the Slams trailed 3-2.

Dustin retired the side in order in the top of the fifth, striking out Dinger for the third time in the game and getting Jordan to fly out to the mound.

Down 3-2, the Slams got out their bats in a big way in the bottom of the fifth. Dustin singled to lead off, and Steve followed with a two-run homer, putting the Ham Slams ahead 4-3. Two batters later, Erik singled with one out, and he moved from first to third on a Dustin singled. Steve then doubled, scoring Erik, and the score was 5-3. Josh followed with an RBI double, clearing the bases and giving the Ham Slams a 7-3 lead. Erik followed with a single to put runners on the corners, and just when it looked like the game would get out of hand, Guthrie finally retired Dustin to end the inning.

Dustin pitched a complete game win for the Ham Slams, scattering three runs on five hits and tying the single-game record for strikeouts, with three

After leading 3-2 in the fifth, Cookies found themselves trailing 7-3 heading into their final at-bat in the sixth. Dustin remained on the mound for the Ham Slams, and he closed out the game in quick fashion. He retired Guthrie and Blose in order, giving the Ham Slams the 7-3 come-from-behind win.

The win moved the Ham Slams to 1-1 on the year, while Cookies & Cream dropped to 0-2.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Dustin pitched the complete game win for the Ham Slams, allowing three runs on five hits in six innings.
– Dustin tied the single-game regular season record for strikeouts, with three. Christian also tied this record earlier in week 1.
– Guthrie took the loss for Cookies & Cream, giving up seven runs on thirteen hits in five innings.
– Steve led the Ham Slams at the plate, hitting for the cycle while going 4-for-5 with a single, a double, a triple, a home run, three runs scored, and three RBI.
– Erik went 4-for-6 for the Ham Slams with three singles, a home run, three runs scored, and an RBI.
– Blose led Cookies & Cream on offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, two runs scored, and three RBI.

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