Archive | May, 2022

Lucas of Shady Characters Named Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week

27 May

Despite offseason rumors that Lucas had played his last game on the Wiffle Diamond, he returned for the 2022 season and started with as good of a week as he’s had in his entire wiffle career. As a result, he was voted by the league as the Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week for week 1 of the 2022 EWL season.

In a 3-2 win over Cheap Goats in the season opener, Lucas went 1-for-2 with a single and a run scored.

In a 4-2 win over Jack Shack, he went 4-for-4 with a double, three singles, and an RBI. He also pitched four innings of relief, earning a save while allowing two runs on four hits.

In total, Lucas went 5-for-6 in week 1 and helped lead Shady Characters to an undefeated start to the season.

This is the second time Lucas has been voted PBR Wiffler of the Week, with the other coming in week 7 of the 2021 season.

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Kyle and Jude lead Guacamol-yay to Shut-out Win Over Cheap Goats

27 May

Kyle went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a triple, and a run scored to help lead Guacamol-yay to their first win of the 2022 EWL season

Brum was dominant on the mound, pitching a two-hit shutout, and Kyle and Jude each contributed three hits, as Guacamol-yay picked up their first win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Cheap Goats. Jude had three extra-base hits, Kyle had two, and Brum had two hits as Guac kept Cheap Goats winless after the first week of the 2022 season.

Christian started on the mound for Cheap Goats, and after allowing a one-out triple to Kyle, he stranded him, retiring Austin to end the inning.

Brum also escaped damage in the bottom of the first. He allowed a one-out double to Miller, but stranded him, retiring Christian to end the inning.

Guacamol-yay would give Brum all the run support he would need in the top of the second. Brum singled to start the inning, and two batters later, Jude hit an RBI triple to put Guac ahead 1-0. Christian then retired Bohn to end the inning.

Jude, who went 3-for-3 with a double, two triples, a run scored, and an RBI, prepares to connect on a pitch from Christian

Brum got into a groove starting in the bottom of the second, retiring Cheap Goats in order.

Alec singled to start the top of the third, and Kyle followed with a single, putting runners on first and third with no outs. Christian escaped the inning, however, retiring Austin and Brum to strand both runners, and the score remained 1-0.

Brum sent Joey and Miller down consecutively in the bottom of the third.

Guacamol-yay extended their lead in the top of the fourth. Jan led off with a single, and he moved from first to third when Jude followed with a double. Christian got Bohn to ground out for the first out of the inning, but Jan scored on the play, putting Guacamol-yay in front 2-0. Christian then retired Alec to strand Jude at third, ending the inning.

Brum retired Christian and Jordan in the bottom of the fourth, the fifth and sixth consecutive batters he retired in order.

Kyle led off the top of the fifth with a double, and he scored from second when Austin grounded out to center for the first out of the inning. Brum singled, but Christian retired Jan to strand him at first, and Guacamol-yay led 3-0.

Dinger singled to lead off the bottom of the fifth, but it was the last hit Cheap Goats would get in the game. Brum retired Joey and Miller to strand Dinger at first, ending the inning.

Brum delivers a pitch to Miller as part of a complete game two-hit shutout of Cheap Goats

Jude tripled to lead off the top of the sixth, and he scored when Bohn followed with an RBI single. Christian retired Alec and Kyle to end the inning, and Guacamol-yay had grown their lead to 4-0.

Brum made quick work of Cheap Goats in the bottom of the sixth, retiring Christian and Jordan in order to end the game, giving Guacamol-yay a 4-0 win.

The win moved Guacamol-yay to 1-1 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to the bottom of the EWL standings at 0-2.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Brum pitched a two-hit shutout for Guacamol-yay, the first shutout of the 2022 EWL season, and the first since Brian and Adam combined on a shutout for Jack Shack in July of 2021, and Dinger and Christian also combined on a shutout for Cheap Goats the same day.
– Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, allowing four runs on eleven hits in six innings.
– Jude and Kyle led Guacamol-yay on offense. Jude went 3-for-3 with a double, two triples, a run scored, and an RBI. Kyle went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a triple, and a run scored.
– Miller had the only extra-base hit for Cheap Goats. He went 1-for-3 with a double.

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Four Players Log Multiple Hits as Shady Characters Roll Past Jack Shack 4-2

25 May

Mike went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer for Shady Characters

Lucas went 4-for-4 for Shady Characters, Dylan scored three runs, and Mike and Tom each contributed two hits, as defending champions Shady Characters moved to 2-0 on the season with a 4-2 win over Jack Shack. Tom earned the win, and Lucas picked up a save in long relief as the Wiffle Series champions continued their roll from 2021, remaining undefeated.

Tom started on the mound for Shady Characters and escaped a jam early. He allowed consecutive singles to Adam and Josh to start the inning, putting two on with no outs. He got out of the inning unscathed, however, when he got Jared to fly out to center. Adam was called out trying to tag up on the play, and the inning was over.

Shady Characters took an early lead in the bottom of the first. Dylan led off with a single, and two batters later, Tom hit a one-out RBI double, making the score 1-0. Lucas followed with a single to put runners on the corners, but Jack Shack’s starter, Sean, retired Nate to strand both runners, ending the inning.

Tom rolled through the top of the second, retiring the Jack Shack side in order, and he had met his innings limit for week one.

Shady Characters extended their lead in the bottom of the second. Dylan led off with a single and moved to third when Mike doubled.  Two batters later, Lucas hit a one-out RBI single to score Dylan, and Shady Characters led 2-0.  Shady Characters had runners on the corners with one out, but Sean once again stranded two runners, striking out Nate to end the inning.

Lucas came to the mound for Shady Characters in the top of the third, and Jack Shack would get on the board. After retiring Adam, Lucas allowed a one-out triple to Josh. Rob then doubled, scoring Josh to cut the score to 2-1. Lucas avoided further damage, retiring Sean to strand the runner and end the inning.

Lucas, who went 4-for-4 and earned a save in relief, delivers a pitch to Josh.

Sean had met his innings limit for week one, and Jack Shack brought in Rob from the bullpen for his first career pitching appearance. He allowed a leadoff single to Dylan, and two batters later, Tom hit a one-out RBI single, putting Shady Characters ahead 3-1. Lucas followed with a single, but Tom was caught in between bases on the play, ending the inning.

Lucas retired Adam and Josh in order in the top of the fourth, and Rob matched him in the bottom half of the inning, sending Nate and Dylan down consecutively.

Rob led off the top of the fifth with a single, but Jack Shack couldn’t capitalize. Lucas retired Sean and Adam to strand him at first, ending the inning.

Shady Characters added an additional insurance run in the bottom of the fifth when Mike led off the inning with a solo homer. Lucas hit a one-out double two batters later, but Rob stranded him, retiring Nate to end the inning.

Down 4-1, Jack Shack came out swinging in the top of the sixth. Josh led off the inning with a solo shot to right-center, cutting the score to 4-2. The rally would end there, however, as Lucas retired Rob and Sean to end the inning, giving Shady Characters a 4-2 win.

The win moved Shady Characters to 2-0 on the season, and Jack Shack dropped to 1-1.

W: Tom (2-0)
L: Sean (1-1)
S: Lucas (1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Tom picked up the win for Shady Characters, allowing two hits over two shutout innings.
– Lucas earned the save in long relief for Shady Characters, allowing two runs on four hits in four innings.
– Sean took the loss for Jack Shack, giving up two runs on six hits and striking out one in two innings.
– Rob pitched three innings of relief for Jack Shack, allowing two runs on five hits.
– Lucas went 4-for-4 to lead Shady Characters, with three singles, a double, and an RBI.
– Dylan went 3-for-4 with three singles and three runs scored.
– Mike and Tom each went 2-for-4. Mike had a double and a solo homer. Tom had a single, a double, and two RBI.
– Josh led Jack Shack in the loss, going 3-for-4 with a single, a triple, a homer, two runs scored, and an RBI.

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Jack Shack Rally in Bottom of the Fifth to Steal 4-3 Victory Over Guacamol-yay

24 May

Adam went 2-for-4 for Jack Shack with a double and a triple, and he drove in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth.

It was a combined effort between proven veterans and a handful of rookies, as Jack Shack scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to come-from-behind, beating Guacamol-yay 4-3. Veterans Josh and Adam, as well as rookies Jared and Rob, each had hits in the fifth, and Jack Shack started a new era for the franchise with a win in the season opener.

EWL rookie Sean took the mound for Jack Shack, making his first career appearance. He retired the first batter he faced, Alec, before allowing back-to-back singles to Kyle and Austin. Guacamol-yay had two runners on with one out, but Sean escaped the first jam of his wiffle career. He retired Brum to strand both runners, ending the inning.

Jude started for Guacamol-yay, and he allowed a leadoff double to Adam. Josh followed with a double, putting runners on second and third with no outs. Jared, in his first career at-bat, hit a sac fly to center, scoring Adam, and Jack Shack led 1-0. Jude then retired Rob to strand Josh at third, ending the inning.

Guacamol-yay quickly pulled even in the top of the second. Jan led off with a double, and he moved to third when Jude followed with a single. Sean got Bohn to fly out for the first out of the inning, but Jan tagged and scored on the play, and the sac fly tied the game at 1-1. Sean then retired Alec to strand one runner, ending the inning with the game tied.

Jude retired the side in order in the bottom of the second, sending Sean and Adam down consecutively.

Sean matched him in the top of the third, retiring Kyle and Austin in order.

Jared singled with one out in the bottom of the third, but Jude stranded him, retiring Rob to end the inning.

Guacamol-yay would pull ahead in the top of the fourth. Brum led off with a single, and two batters later, Jude doubled, putting runners on second and third with no outs. Bohn cleared the bases with an RBI single, driving in two runs and putting Guacamol-yay ahead 3-1. Sean then retired Alec to strand Bohn at first, ending the inning, and Jack Shack trailed by two.

Jude continued to pitch effectively in the bottom of the fourth, retiring Sean and Adam in order.

Sean got back on track in the top of the fifth, sending Kyle and Austin down, and the score remained 3-1.

Sean pitched a complete game win in his EWL debut for Jack Shack, allowing three runs on seven hits.

Down two, Jack Shack mounted a rally in the bottom of the fifth. Josh led off the inning with a double, and Jared followed with an RBI single, scoring Josh to cut the score to 3-2. Rob then tripled, driving in Jared and the game was tied at 3-3. Jude struck out Sean, but Jack Shack had the go-ahead run on third with one out. Adam capitalized, hitting an RBI triple to score Rob, and Jack Shack led 4-3. Jude finally escaped the inning by retiring Josh, and Guacamol-yay were down a run heading into their final at-bat.

Sean made quick work of Guacamol-yay in the top of the sixth. He struck out Brum, and then he retired Jan to end the inning and the game, closing out a 4-3 comeback win for Jack Shack.

The win moved Jack Shack to 1-0 on the season, and Guacamol-yay dropped to 0-1 with the loss.

W: Sean (1-0)
L: Jude (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Sean pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out one.
– Jude took the loss for Guacamol-yay, giving up four runs on seven hits and striking out one in five innings.
– Adam, Josh, and Jared each had two hits to lead Jack Shack. Adam went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored, and an RBI. Josh went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored, and Jared went 2-for-2 with two singles, a sac fly, a run scored, and two RBI.
– Jude was the only Guacamol-yay player with multiple hits, going 2-for-2 with a single, a double, and a run scored.

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Shady Characters Rally in Bottom of Fifth to Beat Cheap Goats 3-2

23 May

Miller pitches to 2021 Wiffler of the Year Mike, who went 2-for-3 with two singles, a run scored, and an RBI in the season opener.

The 2022 EWL season opener was a rematch of last year’s Wiffle Series, when Shady Characters beat Cheap Goats to earn the first Wiffle Series title in their franchise history. Despite trailing throughout the entire game, Shady Characters picked up where they left off last season, rallying from two runs down to score three in the bottom of the fifth, beating Cheap Goats 3-2.

Shady Characters’ ace Tom took the mound in the opener, and after allowing a one-out triple to Miller in the top of the first, he retired Jordan to strand the runner, ending the inning.

Miller started the game and the season for Cheap Goats, and he retired Shady Characters in order in the bottom of the first.

Cheap Goats took an early lead in the top of the second. Christian doubled, and two batters later, Joey hit a one-out two-run homer, putting Cheap Goats ahead 2-0. Tom then retired Miller to end the inning.

Tom delivers a pitch to Joey, whose two-run homer in the top of the second put Cheap Goats ahead early

Miller continued to roll in the bottom of the second, retiring Tom and Jason in order.

Christian hit a one-out single in the top of the third, but Tom stranded him, retiring Dinger to end the inning, and the score remained 2-0.

Shady Characters got their first hit in the bottom of the third, when rookie Nate hit a one-out double. Shady Characters couldn’t capitalize, however, as Miller retired Dylan to strand him at second, ending the inning.

Tom rolled through the top of the fourth, sending Joey and Miller down consecutively.

Mike led off the bottom of the fourth with a single, but Miller once again stranded the runner by retiring Tom and striking out Jason.

Christian hit a one-out double in the bottom of the fifth, but Cheap Goats couldn’t extend the lead, as Tom retired Dinger to strand Christian at second.

Tom pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, allowing two runs on six hits

Despite managing only two hits through four innings, Shady Characters came to life in the bottom of the fifth. Lucas led off the inning with a single, and he moved to second when Nate followed with a single. Dylan grounded out to center for the first out of the inning, but Lucas scored on the play, putting Shady Characters on the board. Mike then hit an RBI single, scoring Nate, and the game was tied at 2-2. Tom then hit an RBI double off the right-center field wall, scoring Mike and Shady Characters had taken a 3-2 lead. Miller finally escaped the inning, getting Jason to fly out to the mound.

After trailing for four and a half innings, Shady Characters needed two outs to win the game. Tom retired Joey to start the top of the sixth, but Miller followed with a one-out double. The tying run was in scoring position, but Tom buckled down, retiring Jordan to strand the runner, ending the inning and game as Shady Characters took the season opener 3-2.

The win moved Shady Characters to 1-0 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to 0-1.

W: Tom (1-0)
L: Miller (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes
– Tom pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, allowing two runs on six hits.
– Miller took the loss for Cheap Goats, giving up three runs on six hits in five innings.
– Mike and Nate each had two hits for Shady Characters. Mike went 2-for-3 with two singles, a run scored, and an RBI. Nate went 2-for-2 with a single, a double, and a run scored.
– Christian led Cheap Goats on offense, going 3-for-3 with a single, two doubles, and a run scored.

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