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Ham Slams Top Cookies & Cream 6-5 in Extras for Fifth Straight Win

11 Jul
Alan went 3-for-5 for the Ham Slams , was a single short of the cycle, and scored the game-winning run in the top of the seventh inning

Alan went 3-for-5 for the Ham Slams , was a single short of the cycle, and scored the game-winning run in the top of the seventh inning

Despite trailing the entire game, Steve’s sixth inning homer drew the Ham Slams even with Cookies and Cream, and the Slams pulled ahead in extra innings to win their fifth consecutive game. The win pulled them within a game of Cookies & Cream for third place in the EWL standings.

With Guthrie still out of the lineup traveling, Dinger took the mound for Cookies & Cream for the second time in week 8. He retired the Ham Slams in order in the top of the first. Charlie also started his second game of week 8, and he matched Dinger, pitching a scoreless bottom of the first for the Slams.

Alan hit a one-out double in the top of the second, but Dinger stranded him, and the game remained tied at 0-0 heading into the bottom of the second. Similarly, Dustin led off the bottom of the second with a double, but Charlie prevented him from advancing, retiring the next two batters to maintain the scoreless tie.

Dinger had exhausted his pitching eligibility for the week, and Cookies & Cream turned to Joey from the bullpen. He immediately got into trouble, giving up a triple to the first batter he faced, Adam. Two batters later, Alan crushed a two-run homer to left, putting the Slams ahead 2-0.

Cookies provided some run support in the bottom of the third, pulling ahead of the Slams. Charlie had also used up all his innings for week 8, and the Slams turned to Tim. He retired Dinger for the first out of the inning, but Dustin followed with a solo homer, making the score 2-1. Chase singled for his first career EWL hit, and Joey followed with a two-run home run, putting Cookies & Cream ahead 3-2.

Joey retired Adam and Steve consecutively in the top of the fourth to maintain the one-run Cookies lead. Tim matched him in the bottom half of the inning, and the score remained 3-2 Cookies & Cream.

Tim evened up the score in the top of the fifth when he hit a one-out solo homer to tie the game at 3-3.

Cookies & Cream took the lead back in the bottom of the fifth when Dinger hit one-out solo shot, making the score 4-3.

Charlie delivers a pitch to Joey, with Dustin on third

Charlie delivers a pitch to Joey, with Dustin on third

Joey stayed on the mound to close things out for Cookies & Cream in the top of the sixth, but before he could record an out, Steve led off the inning with a solo homer to right-center, tying the game at 4-4 and giving the Ham Slams life. Joey retired the next two batters, however, and the game was tied heading into the bottom of the sixth.

Chase led off the bottom half of the inning with a single, putting the winning run on first. But Tim cracked down, retiring Joey and Dinger in order to strand the runner and force extra innings.

The Ham Slams continued to hit Joey in the top of the seventh, as Adam led off the inning with a solo homer, putting the Slams ahead 5-4. Two batters later, Alan hit a one-out triple, and he scored when Tim hit an RBI single, and the Slams led 6-4 heading into the bottom of the seventh.

Adam's solo homer in the top of the seventh put the Ham Slams ahead

Adam’s solo homer in the top of the seventh put the Ham Slams ahead

Down to their final at-bat, it looked as if Cookies would rally. Dustin led off the inning with his second homer of the game, pulling Cookies & Cream within a run. Chase singled, and the tying run was on base. But once again, Tim buckled down and retired Joey and Dinger to strand the runner and end the game, giving the Ham Slams a 6-5 win in seven innings.

The win moved the Slams to 6-10 on the season and only one game back of Cookies & Cream, who fell to 7-9.

W: Tim (3-2)
L: Joey (4-3)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Tim earned the win for the Ham Slams in relief. He pitched 5 innings, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits. Charlie took the no decision for the Slams, allowing 1 hit and no runs in 2 innings.
– Joey took the loss for Cookies & Cream, pitching 5 innings of relief while giving up 6 runs on 7 hits. Dinger started for Cookies & Cream and got the no decision, allowing 2 hits and no runs in 2 innings.
– Alan led the Ham Slams at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a homer, 2 runs scored, and an RBI.
– All four Ham Slams homered in the win.
– Dustin led Cookies & Cream on offense, going 3-for-5 with a double, 2 home runs, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI.

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Reilly Quiets Eastbound Bats as Questionable Outfit Cruise to 8-3 Win

11 Jul
Reilly moved to 8-1 on the season, pitching another gem as Questionable Outfit topped Eastbound 8-3 to extend their lead atop the EWL standings

Reilly moved to 8-1 on the season, pitching another gem as Questionable Outfit topped Eastbound 8-3 to extend their lead atop the EWL standings

Reilly continued to display his elite pitching skills as he kept the Eastbound & Dahn offense in check, leading Questionable Outfit to an 8-3 win, the third straight for the first place team.

The game featured a matchup of the EWL’s two best pitchers in 2015, Reilly and Helal. Reilly retired the Eastbound side in order in the top of the first, and despite giving up two singles, Helal did the same in the bottom of the first, stranding both runners.

Eastbound took an early lead in the top of the second, when Crustin led off the inning with a solo homer to make the score 1-0. Reilly then retired Helal and Nate to end the inning.

Questionable got on the board and took the lead in the bottom of the second. Bob led off with a double and moved to third on a Reilly single, putting runners on the corners. Mike doubled, scoring Bob to tie the game at 1-1. Stove then grounded out to left, but Reilly scored on the play to put Questionable ahead 2-1. Bob got his second hit of the inning, an RBI single that scored Mike, and the Questionable lead was 3-1. Helal then retired Reilly to end the inning.

Christian led off the top of the third with a single, but when the next batter, Crustin, also singled, Christian was caught in between first and second for the first out. Reilly then got Helal to ground out to left to end the inning. Helal retired the side in order in the bottom of the third, and the score remained 3-1 through three.

Eastbound would draw even in the top of the fourth with back-to-back homers. With one out, Christian homered over the right field fence, making the score 3-2. Crustin followed with his second homer of the game, tying the game at 3-3.

Questionable didn’t take long to pull back ahead, scoring three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Bob singled and scored when two batters later Mike hit an RBI double to make the score 4-3. Stove then hit an inside-the-park homer with the help of a throwing error, and Questionable led 6-3.

Christian singled with one out in the top of the fifth, and he moved from first to third when Crustin followed with a single. Eastbound had a chance to rally with runners on first and third and the tying run at the plate, but Reilly got Helal to ground out to center, stranding both runners and ending the inning.

Questionable added two more runs of support in the bottom of the fifth, which would be more than enough for Reilly. Reilly singled to start the inning and moved to third on a Mike double. Stove then hit a deep sacrifice fly to center, scoring Reilly to make the score 7-3. Bob followed with a single, scoring Mike, and Questionable pushed their lead to 8-3. Helal retired Reilly to end the inning, but Questionable had a five-run lead heading into the sixth.

Reilly allowed a one-out single to Christian in the top of the sixth, but he stranded the runner, pitching a scoreless inning to end the game and give Questionable Outfit an 8-3 win.

The win moved Questionable to 11-5 on the year and extended their lead in first place. Eastbound dropped to .500 at 8-8 on the season, three games out of first.

W: Reilly (8-1)
L: Helal (5-3)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Reilly pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit, allowing 3 runs while scattering 8 hits in 6 innings.
– Helal took the loss in the complete game outing, giving up 5 runs on 12 hits in 5 innings pitched.
– Bob and Mike led Questionable Outfit at the plate, each collecting 4 hits. Bob went 4-for-6 with 3 singles, a double, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI, while Mike went 4-for-5 with a single, 3 doubles, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Christian and Crustin led Eastbound on offense, both going 4-for-5. Christian had 3 singles, a homer, a run scored, and an RBI. Crustin had 2 singles, 2 home runs, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI.

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Questionable Outfit Stun Cookies & Cream 7-6 in Come-From-Behind Victory

11 Jul
Bob went 4-for-6 to lead Questionable Outfit in their comeback win over Cookies & Cream, and scored the go-ahead run in the top of the sixth

Bob went 4-for-6 to lead Questionable Outfit in their comeback win over Cookies & Cream, and scored the go-ahead run in the top of the sixth

Cookies & Cream led throughout the game despite playing with a depleted roster, but Questionable Outfit rallied in the fifth and sixth innings to take a late lead and hold on to win 7-6, as Cookies dropped their third straight game.

Dinger started on the mound for Cookies & Cream, and he got off to a strong start in the first. After giving up a one-out single to Reilly, he fanned Mike to strand the runner and end the inning.

Cookies started hot at the plate as well, as Joey led off the bottom of the first with a solo homer. Two batters later, Dustin his a one-out bomb, and Cookies led 2-0 after an inning.

Questionable got on the board in the top of the first and cut the Cookies lead in half. Bob hit a one-out single and moved to third on a Reilly double. Mike followed with a single, scoring Bob to make the score 2-1, but he was caught in between bases on the play, ending the inning and the threat.

Cookies got back to work in the bottom of the second, extending their lead. Joey doubled to start the inning, and he moved to third on a Dinger single. With runners on first and third, Dustin hit his second blast of the game, a three-run homer that made the score 5-1. Joey later singled in the inning, but Questionable’s starter, Mike, escaped without further damage.

Questionable started to chip into the Cookies & Cream lead in the top of the third. Stove Donaldson, filling in for Tom who was out for the week, singled to lead off the inning, and scored from first on a one-out Reilly single to make the score 5-2. Mike then tripled, scoring Reilly from first to cut the score to 5-3, but for the second consecutive inning he was caught trying to extend his hit an extra base, ending the inning.

Mike cruised through the bottom of the third, retiring the side in order. Dinger matched him in the top of the fourth, as he pitched a scoreless frame.

Cookies were unable to add to their lead in the bottom of the fourth, as Mike retired Joey and Dinger consecutively.

Questionable continued to reduce the deficit in the top of the fifth, drawing even with Cookies & Cream. Mike led off the inning with his second triple of the game, and two batters later he scored when Bob hit an RBI double, making the score 5-4. Reilly then singled, scoring Bob from second and tying the game at 5-5. Dinger then retired Mike to end the inning.

Cookies came right back in the bottom of the fifth, retaking the lead. Dustin led off with a solo homer, his third round-tripper of the game, putting Cookies back ahead 6-5. Mike retired the next two batters, and Questionable would head into their final at-bat trailing by a run.

Dinger remained in the game to close things out for Cookies, as he had kept the Questionable at-bats in check to this point. Stove, however, led off the inning with a triple off the fence, and Bob drove him in with an RBI single to tie the game at 6-6. Two batters later, Mike singled off the fence, and Bob scored from first to put Questionable ahead for the first time in the game 7-6. Dinger then retired Stove, and despite leading the entire game, Cookies would need to score in the bottom of the sixth to extend the game.

Dustin's three homers and five RBI were not enough as Cookies led one slip away against Questionable Outfit

Dustin’s three homers and five RBI were not enough as Cookies led one slip away against Questionable Outfit

Questionable kept Mike on the mound to close things out, and he did, retiring Dinger and Dustin in order to end the inning and the game. Questionable Outfit had rallied to take the lead in their final at-bat and hold on to win 7-6.

The win moved Questionable to 10-5 on the season, and the loss dropped Cookies & Cream below .500 to 7-8.

W: Mike (4-4)
L: Dinger (2-5)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Mike pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit, allowing 6 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings pitched.
– Dinger took the loss for Cookies & Cream, giving up 7 runs on 14 hits and striking out one in 6 innings.
– Mike and Bob led Questionable Outfit on offense, both going 4-for-6. Mike had 2 singles, 2 triples, a run scored, and 3 RBI, while Bob had 3 singles, a double, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Dustin carried Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 3-for-5 with 3 homers, 3 runs scored, and 5 RBI.
– Chase made his EWL debut for Cookies & Cream, going hitless in 4 at-bats.

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Ham Slams Rally Behind Adam’s Six RBI Performance to Top Eastbound & Dahn 9-8

11 Jul
Tim and Adam carried the Ham Slams to victory in a back-and-forth game that was one of the league's best in 2015

Tim and Adam carried the Ham Slams to victory in a back-and-forth game that was one of the league’s best in 2015

The Ham Slams, led by Adam and Tim, won their fourth consecutive game in dramatic fashion, coming from behind to take the lead in the top of the sixth and hold off Eastbound & Dahn for a 9-8 victory. Adam had four extra-base hits and 6 RBI, while Tim hit for the cycle for the second time in his EWL career.

Christian took the mound for Eastbound & Dahn, and with one out in the top of the first, Adam hit a solo shot to put the Ham Slams ahead 1-0 early.

Eastbound would make up the deficit immediately in the bottom of the first. Nate singled off the Ham Slams’ starter, Charlie, to lead off the game, and two batters later, Crustin, who was helping to round out a depleted Eastbound roster, hit a two-run blast to put his team ahead 2-1. Helal followed with a solo homer, and the back-to-back bombs gave Eastbound a 3-1 lead. Nate then doubled, but Charlie stranded him to avoid further damage.

Down 3-1, the Slams bounced right back in the top of the second. Charlie singled to start the inning and moved to third when Tim doubled two batters later. With two men on and one out, Adam crushed his second blast in as many at-bats, and the three-run jack gave the Ham Slams a 4-3 lead.

Charlie cruised through the bottom of the second, maintaining a one-run lead.

Christian retired the side in order in the top of the third, and Eastbound would regain the lead in the bottom half of the inning. Christian led off with a double and moved to third on a Crustin double. Charlie struck out Helal, but the next batter, Nate, emptied the bases with a two-RBI double, putting Eastbound ahead 5-4.

The Slams would even things up in the top of the fourth. Tim started things off with a triple, and he scored from third when Adam grounded out to left to tie the game at 4-4. Steve followed with a single, but Christian fanned Charlie to end the inning.

Charlie retired the side in order in the bottom of the fourth, getting Crustin to ground out to left before striking out Helal for the second consecutive inning.

The Ham Slams pulled ahead in the top of the fifth when Alan led off the with a double, and Tim drove him in with a two-run homer to deep right-center. Adam followed with a double, but Christian stranded the runner by striking out the next two batters, Charlie and Steve, to end the inning.

Christian, who tied the single-game record for pitching strikeouts with three, attempts to catch this fly ball with his foot

Christian, who tied the single-game record for pitching strikeouts with three, attempts to catch this fly ball with his foot

Down 7-5, Eastbound bounced back again in the bottom of the fifth. Nate led off the inning with a solo homer, cutting the score to 7-6. Christian followed with a double, and he moved to third on a Crustin single to put runners on the corners. Helal grounded out to center, scoring Christian to tie the game at 7-7. With one out, Nate hit a line drive off the fence. Crustin raced home from first to score the go-ahead run, making the score 8-7. Nate, being aggressive on the base paths as always, tried to score on an inside-the-park homer, but was caught out in between bases, ending the inning and the rally.

The Slams had surrendered the lead again, but as they had all game, they came out swinging yet again in the top of the sixth. Alan started the inning with a double and moved to third on a Tim single. With no outs and runners on first and third, Adam doubled, scoring Alan to tie the game at 8-8. Steve then followed with an RBI double, scoring Tim to put the Slams in front 9-8. Adam was caught in between bases on the play for the first out of the inning. Christian then retired Charlie for the second out of the inning, stranding the runner on second, and Eastbound would head into their final at-bat trailing 9-8.

Nate went a perfect 6-for-6 in the loss and hit for the cycle for the second time in his EWL career

Nate went a perfect 6-for-6 in the loss and hit for the cycle for the second time in his EWL career

Charlie remained on the mound to close things out for the Ham Slams, and he retired the side in order in the bottom of the sixth. He got both Christian and Crustin to fly out to Steve in left field, ending the game and giving the Ham Slams their fourth consecutive win in a tightly contested 9-8 victory.

The win moved the Slams to 5-10 on the year, and the loss dropped Eastbound & Dahn to 8-7.

W: Charlie (3-7)
L: Christian (1-4)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Charlie pitched the complete game win for the Ham Slams, allowing 8 runs on 13 hits while striking out 2 in 6 innings.
– Christian was credited with the complete game loss for Eastbound, giving up 9 runs on 13 hits and striking out 3 in 6 innings.
– Christian became only the fourth player in EWL history to strike out the side, joining Guthrie, Holly, and Dinger.
– Christian also tied the single-game record for strikeouts by punching out 3 Ham Slams. He joined Guthrie, who has struck out three twice, Mark, Josh, and Helal, as well as himself (he struck out three last season) as the only players to do this.
– Adam led the Ham Slams on offense, going 4-for-5 with 2 doubles, 2 home runs, 2 runs scored, and 6 RBI.
– Tim also had a big game for the Slams, hitting for the cycle by going 4-for-5 with a single, a double, a triple, a home run, 4 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Nate also hit for the cycle in the game, going a perfect 6-for-6 in the Eastbound & Dahn loss. He had a single, 3 doubles, a triple, a home run, 2 runs scored, and 4 RBI.

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Bob Ties Single-Game Record with Five Home Runs as Questionable Outfit Stomp Cookies & Cream 12-3

10 Jul
Bob drove in 7 of the 12 Questionable Outfit runs while tying the record for most homers in a regular season game by going deep in his final five at-bats

Bob drove in 7 of the 12 Questionable Outfit runs while tying the record for most homers in a regular season game by going deep in his final five at-bats

Bob homered in his last five at-bats, tying the single-game record, as Questionable Outfit easily defeated Cookies & Cream 12-3.

Joey started Cookies & Cream, and Questionable Outfit battered him in what would be his worst outing of the 2015 season. He got off to a decent start, however, by pitching a scoreless first inning. Bob led off the game with a single, and Joey retired the next two batters to strand him.

Reilly started for Questionable Outfit, and he was near perfect for the first five innings of the game. Joey led off the bottom of the first with a double, but Reilly stranded him, retiring the next two batters to end the inning.

Questionable would jump out to a lead in the top of the second. Mike started the inning with a single, and two batters later, Tom hit a two-run blast to make the score 2-0. Reilly pitched a scoreless frame in the bottom of the second, maintaining the lead.

Bob hit the first of his homers in the top of the third, when he blasted a solo shot to left with one out, putting Questionable ahead 3-0. Reilly continued to roll in the bottom of the third, retiring the side in order.

Questionable continued to add to their lead in the top of the fourth. Reilly doubled to start the inning and moved to third on a Mike single. With no outs and runners on the corners, Bob hit his second homer, a three-run bomb to make the score 6-0. Tom followed with a single, but Joey retired the next two batters to strand him. Reilly pitched another scoreless inning in the bottom of the fourth, and Questionable remained ahead 6-0.

The wheels fell off for Joey and Cookies & Cream in the top of the fifth, as Questionable Outfit would continue their offensive barrage, putting the game away. Bob led off the inning with his third homer, a solo shot, to make the score 7-0. Tom and Reilly each also followed with solo home runs, and the back-to-back-to-back homers gave Questionable Outfit a 9-0 lead. Joey removed himself from the mound, and Cookies turned to their closer, Blose, who came in to pitch relief. He retired the first batter he faced, but Bob followed with his second homer of the inning and his fourth of the game, making the score 10-0. Tom then singled, but Blose got Reilly to fly out to end the inning.

Blose led off the bottom of the fifth with a single, but Reilly stranded him by retiring the next two batters to end the inning. Through five innings, Reilly had retired 10 of the 12 batters he faced with only one Cookies base runner getting past first base.

Questionable added two more runs in the top of the sixth, as Bob would etch his name into the record books yet again. Mike started the inning with a solo homer, making the score 11-0. Bob then came to the plate having homered in his past four at-bats. He continued his dominant and historic performance, crushing a solo homer to deep right field for his fifth home run of the game. The fifth blast tied the previous record held by Ivan, Joey, and Blose. The back-to-back homers put Questionable Outfit ahead 12-0.

Cookies & Cream got on the board in the bottom of the sixth, but it was far too little too late. Blose hit a one-out solo homer, and after a Dinger single, Vassallo hit a two-run bomb to make the score 12-3. Joey and Blose each followed with singles, but Reilly retired Dinger for the second out of the inning, ending the game and giving Questionable Outfit a 12-3 win.

The win moved Questionable into sole possession of first place at 9-5, and the loss dropped Cookies & Cream to .500 at 7-7.

W: Reilly (6-1)
L: Joey (4-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Reilly pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit, giving up 3 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings pitched.
– Joey took the loss for Cookies & Cream, allowing 8 runs on 10 hits in 4 innings. Blose pitched 2 innings of relief, allowing 4 runs on 5 hits.
– Bob’s historic performance led the way for Questionable Outfit, as he went 6-for-7 with a single, 5 home runs, 5 runs scored, and 7 RBI.
– Blose led Cookies at the plate, going 3-for-5 with 2 singles, a homer, a run scored, and an RBI.

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