Mike went a perfect 4-for-4 with three singles, a triple, two runs scored, and two RBI as Shady Characters picked up another victory.
In one of their closest matchups to date, Shady Characters beat the Guac Boys by only four runs, 5-1, behind seven combined hits from Mike and Lucas. In what has been a historically dominant season for Shady Characters, the fact that a 5-1 win is surprising shows just how impressive their offensive output has been. Jason also had two extra-base hits in the win, and Tom pitched the complete game as Shady Characters moved to 9-0 on the season.
Tom started on the mound, and after allowing a leadoff single to Jude, he retired Brum and Bohn to end the inning, stranding Jude at first.
Mike led off the bottom of the first with at triple, but Guac Boys starter Bohn found a way out of the jam unscathed. He got Jason to fly out to the mound and then struck out Tom to strand Mike at third, ending the inning with the score tied.
The Guac Boys took a lead in the top of the second. Austin led off with a triple, and after Anthony struck out, Jude hit an RBI single to score Austin. Tom retired Brum to end the inning, and the Guac Boys led 1-0.
Shady Characters immediately bounced back in the bottom of the second. Lucas led off with a triple, and after Nate struck out, Mike hit an RBI single, scoring Lucas to tie the game at 1-1. Jason then tripled, scoring Mike, and Shady Characters took a 2-1 lead. Bohn then retired Tom to end the inning, stranding Jason at third.
Lucas continued the best season of his wiffle career, going 3-for-4 with two singles, a triple, and three runs scored in the Shady Characters win.
Tom rolled through the top of the third, retiring Bohn and Austin in order.
Shady Characters extended their lead in the bottom of the third. Lucas led off with a single, and two batters later, Mike hit an RBI single to score him, pushing the Shady Characters lead to 3-1. Jason then crushed a two-run bomb, and the homer put Shady Characters in front 5-1. Bohn then retired Tom to end the inning, and Shady Characters led by four runs.
Tom once again retired the side in order in the top of the fourth, sending Anthony and Jude down consecutively.
Tom was dominant on the mound, allowing only one run one four hits, moving to 9-0 as Shady Characters remained undefeated through nine games.
Bohn retired Lucas to start the bottom of the fourth before allowing a one-out single to Nate. Nate, however, tried to extend the hit into a double and was caught out on the play, ending the inning.
Bohn singled with one out in the top of the fifth, but Guac Boys couldn’t rally. Tom retired Austin to strand Bohn at first, ending the inning.
Mike singled to start the bottom of the fifth, and two batters later, Tom hit a one-out single. Lucas followed with a single, creating a rare bases-loaded situation for Nate. Nate couldn’t make history with a rare grand slam, however, as Bohn got him to fly out to center, stranding all three runners and ending the inning.
Tom remained on the mound to close things out in the top of the sixth, and he made quick work of the Guac Boys. He retired Anthony and Jude in order, ending the inning and the game, giving Shady Characters a 5-1 win.
The win moved Shady Characters to 9-0 on the season, and the loss dropped the Guac Boys to 4-5.
W: Tom (9-0)
L: Bohn (0-1)
Game Notes:
– Tom pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, allowing a single run on four hits and striking out one.
– Bohn took the loss in a complete game effort for the Guac Boys, giving up five runs on eleven hits and striking out two.
– Mike led Shady Characters at the plate, going 4-for-4 with three singles, a triple, two runs scored, and two RBI.
– Lucas went 3-for-4 with two singles, a triple, and two runs scored.
– Jude was the only Guac Boys player with multiple hits, going 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in the loss.
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