Tom, who pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, delivers a pitch to Josh K, Guacamol-yay’s captain, on Opening Day 2021.
After trailing 3-1 at the midpoint of their season opener, Shady Characters rallied in the fourth and fifth innings, pulling ahead 4-3 and hanging on to win. Led by Tom who went 3-for-4 and pitched the complete game win, Shady Characters, who finished fourth in 2020, started the 2021 season strong.
Tom retired Guacamol-yay in order in the top of the first, sending Jan and Josh K down.
Dylan went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI, to help lead Shady Characters to victory
Shady Characters got on the board early in the bottom of the first. Dylan led off with a double, and two batters later, Tom hit an RBI single to score him. Josh K, Guacamol-yay’s starter, struck out Lucas to end the inning with the score 1-0.
Guacamol-yay evened things up in the top of the second when their newest free agent signing, Kyle, hit a solo shot in the first at-bat of his wiffle career. Ryan followed with a single, but Tom escaped without further damage, retiring Jude and Jan to strand the runner.
Guacamol-yay celebrate at the plate after their newest addition, Kyle, hit a solo homer in his first career at-bat
With the game tied at 1-1, Josh K got into a groove. He retired Jason, making his EWL debut, and then struck out Dylan to end the inning.
Tom matched Josh K in the top of the third, retiring Josh K before striking out Kyle to end the inning, and the score remained tied.
Tom singled with one out in the bottom of the third, but Josh K stranded him, retiring Lucas to end the inning.
Mike of Shady Characters makes a tough catch for an out in left field
Guacamol-yay would pull ahead for their first lead in the top of the fourth. Ryan doubled to start the inning, and two batters later, Jan hit a one-out triple, scoring Ryan to put Guacamol-yay ahead 2-1. Josh K then singled, scoring Jan, and Gucamol-yay led 3-1. Tom finally escaped the inning, retiring Kyle for the second out.
Shady Characters bounced right back in the bottom of the fourth. Jason got his first career hit, a triple, to lead off the inning. Dylan drove him in with an RBI double, making the score 3-2. Mike hit a sacrifice fly, moving Dylan to third, and Tom hit an RBI double to score Dylan, tying the game at 3-3. Josh K then retired Lucas to end the inning.
Jason went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, and two runs scored in his EWL debut
Jude doubled with one out in the top of the fifth, but Guacamol-yay couldn’t pull ahead. Tom retired Jan to strand the runner, ending the inning.
After pitching four innings, Josh K left the mound and was replaced by Kyle, making his first career appearance. Jason started the bottom of the fifth with a double, and two batters later, Mike hit an RBI single, scoring Jason to give Shady Characters a 4-3 lead. Kyle then retired Tom to end the inning, and Guacamol-yay trailed by one run.
Tom went 3-for-4 with two singles, a double, and two RBI in Shady Characters’ 4-3 win
Tom remained in the game to close things out, and he was efficient. He retired Josh K and Kyle in order, ending the game, giving Shady Characters a 4-3 win.
The win moved Shady Characters to 1-0 on the season, and the loss dropped Guacamol-yay to 0-1.
W: Tom: (1-0)
L: Josh K: (0-1)
Game Notes:
– Tom pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, giving up three runs on six hits.
– Josh K posted a no decision for Guacamol-yay, allowing three runs on six hits in four innings.
– Kyle took the loss for Guacamol-yay, giving up a run on two hits in one inning of relief.
– Tom led Shady Characters, going 3-for-4 with two singles, a double and two RBI.
– Dylan and Jason also had two hits each for Shady Characters. Dylan went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI. Jason went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, and two runs scored.
– Ryan was the only Guacamol-yay player with multiple hits. He went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, and a run scored.