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Lucas Pitches Shutout as Shady Characters Beat Cheap Goats 3-0 and Win First Series to Advance to Wiffle Series

14 Sep

Lucas threw the seventeenth shutout in EWL postseason history and the first since 2022 as Shady Characters beat Cheap Goats 3-0 to advance to the Wiffle Series

After squeaking out a comeback win in game three of their series with Cheap Goats, Lucas and the Shady Characters’ defense was dominant in game four, allowing six hits in a series-clinching 3-0 shutout. Cheap Goats had only three runners in scoring position and never truly threatened Shady Characters, who advance to the Wiffle Series for the fourth consecutive year. Tom, Nate, and Billy each hit solo homers to provide more than enough run support for Lucas, and now the defending champs await the conclusion of the Jack Shack vs. Guac Boys first round series.

Dinger took the mound for Cheap Goats, and after allowing a one-out single to Nate in the top of the first, he retired Thomas to strand the runner, ending the inning.

Tom had pitched a full eight innings in game three, and with his innings limit exhausted, Lucas would have to go the distance for Shady Characters in game four. Lucas retired Joey to start the bottom of the first, and when Courtlen hit a one-out double, he was caught out trying to advance the hit to a triple, ending the inning.

Billy led off the top of the second with a solo homer, giving Shady Characters a 1-0 lead. Lucas singled, but Dinger avoided further damage, retiring Tom and striking out Nate to end the inning.

Dinger hit a one-out single in the bottom of the second, but Lucas stranded him, retiring Kevin to end the inning, maintaining the one-run lead.

Dinger rolled through the top of the third, retiring Thomas and Billy in order.

Joey led off the bottom of the third with a single, but when Courtlen followed with a double, Joey was caught out at third for the first out of the inning. Lucas then retired Christian to strand Courtlen at second, ending the inning, and the score remained 1-0.

Dinger struck out Lucas to start the top of the fourth, his second strikeout of the game. The next batter, Tom, hit a solo homer to right-center, putting Shady Characters in front 2-0. Nate followed with a solo shot, and the back-to-back homers gave Shady Characters a 3-0 lead. Dinger retired Thomas to end the inning, and Cheap Goats trailed by three runs.

Nate went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo homer in Shady Characters 3-0 game four win over Cheap Goats

Lucas cruised in the bottom fourth, retiring Dinger and Kevin in order.

Billy led off the top of the fifth with a double, but Dinger stranded him, retiring Lucas and Tom to end the inning.

Joey led off the bottom of the fifth with a double, but Lucas stranded him, retiring Courtlen and Christian to end the inning.

Lucas delivers a pitch to Joey, who went 2-for-4 with a single in a double as Cheap Goats were eliminated from the postseason

Dinger retired the side in order in the top of the sixth, sending Nate and Thomas down consecutively, and Cheap Goats would need three runs in the bottom of the sixth to keep their season alive.

Lucas retired Dinger to start the bottom of the sixth, and Kevin followed with a one-out single. Cheap Goats season would end there, however, as Lucas retired Joey to strand Kevin, ending the inning and the game, giving Shady Characters a 3-0 victory.

Shady Characters’ win clinched the best-of-five first round series with Cheap Goats 3-1, and they will advance to the Wiffle Series for the fourth consecutive season.

W: Lucas (1-0)
L: Dinger (1-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Lucas pitched the complete game shutout for Shady Characters, scattering six hits in six innings. Lucas became the first pitcher since 2022 to throw a playoff shutout and only the second pitcher since 2017. There have now been seventeen shutouts in EWL postseason history. Dinger holds the record for most postseason shutouts, with four, the most recent of which was during the 2015 postseason.
– Dinger took the loss in a complete game effort for Cheap Goats, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out two in six innings.
– Nate and Billy were the only Shady Characters players with multiple hits in the win, both going 2-for-4. Nate had a single and a solo homer, and Billy had a double and a solo homer. Tom also went deep for Shady Characters.
– Joey and Courtlen were the only Cheap Goats players with multiple hits in the loss. Joey went 2-for-4 with a single and a double, and Courtlen went 2-for-3 with two doubles.

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Jack Shack Quiet Guac Boys to Win Game Three 3-1 and Move One Win Away from Wiffle Series

14 Sep

Jon’s solo homer in the bottom of the first proved to be the game-winning hit as Jack Shack won a defensive struggle with Guac Boys in game three, moving a win away from taking the series

In a game eerily similar to game two, Jack Shack took a 2-1 series lead over Guac Boys with a 3-2 win in game three in which every run of the game was scored in the first inning. For the second consecutive game, Jack Shack only allowed Guac Boys to score in the first inning and pitched five consecutive shutout innings to close out the game. Similar to game two, when Jack Shack stranded Guac Boys’ final eight baserunners, in game three, they stranded Guac Boys’ final seven baserunners. Across both games, Guac Boys only plated three of eighteen baserunners, and Jack Shack moved to one win away from pulling off a first round upset and advancing to the Wiffle Series.

Jon M, who missed games one and two of the series, started on the mound for Jack Shack. The first batter he faced, Alec, singled. Bohn followed with a double, putting two runners in scoring position with no outs. Jon M got Jude to fly out to deep center, and Alec tagged and scored on the play, putting Guac Boys ahead 1-0. Jon M retired Form to strand Bohn at third, ending the inning.

Guac Boys’ ace Bohn took the mound, and the first batter he faced, Josh, who set an EWL single-season record for leadoff homers in the 2024 regular season, hit an inside-the-park homer to lead off the bottom of the first. Jon M followed with a solo shot, and the back-to-back jacks gave Jack Shack a 2-1 lead. Two batters later, Jon D hit a one-out double. Jacob followed with a double, scoring Jon D, and giving Jack Shack a 3-1 lead. Jacob was called out on the play when he fell off second base, ending the inning.

Tone led off the top of the second with a double, but Jon M stranded him, striking out Jan and retiring Alec to end the inning.

After a tough first inning, Bohn got on track in the bottom of the second, retiring Josh and Jon M in order, and the score remained 3-1.

Bohn led off the top of the third with a single, and he moved to second when Jude followed with a single. Form then doubled, but Bohn was called out at the plate for the first out of the inning. Guac Boys had two runners in scoring position, but they couldn’t capitalize. Jon M retired Tone to strand both runners, ending the inning.

Bohn once again rolled through the bottom of the third, retiring Ryan and Jon D in order, and Guac Boys continued to trail 3-1.

Jon M matched Bohn in the top of the fourth, sending Jan and Alec down consecutively.

Jacob led off the bottom of the fourth with a double, but Jack Shack couldn’t extend their lead. After allowing a sacrifice fly to Josh that moved Jacob to third, Bohn retired Jon M to strand the runner, ending the inning.

Jacob went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI in Jack Shack’s 3-1 game three victory

Jon M continued to pitch effectively, retiring Bohn and Jude in order in the top of the fifth.

Bohn continued to hold his own in the pitcher’s duel, retiring Ryan and Jon D in order in the bottom of the fifth.

Guac Boys trailed 3-1 heading into the top of the sixth. Jon D retired Form to start the inning, and Tone followed with a one-out single. Jan also singled, putting two runners on, including the tying run on first. The rally would end there, however, as Jon M retired Alec to strand both runners, the sixth and seventh consecutive Guac Boys’ base runners to be stranded, ending the inning and the game, giving Jack Shack a 3-1 win in game three.

With the win, Jack Shack took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five first round series, one win away from advancing to the Wiffle Series.

W: Jon M (1-0)
L: Bohn (1-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Jon M pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack, allowing only a single run on eight hits and striking out one in six innings.
– Bohn took the loss in a complete game effort for Guac Boys, giving up three runs on five hits in five innings.
– Jacob was Jack Shack’s only player with multiple hits, going 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI.
– Bohn and Tone each went 2-for-3 in the Guac Boys loss. Bohn had a single and a double, and Tone also had a single and a double.
– Josh hit a leadoff inside-the-park homer for Jack Shack, the second of his playoff wiffle career and first since the 2016 postseason.

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Shady Characters Win 3-2 in Extra Innings to Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Cheap Goats

14 Sep

Nate’s RBI single in the bottom of the eighth capped Shady Characters dramatic game three comeback win, giving them a 2-1 lead over Cheap Goats in the best-of-five first round series

In one of the best displays of pitching and defense of the 2024 season, Shady Characters and Cheap Goats battled for eight innings before the defending champs pulled ahead and held on to win game three 3-2. Down 2-1 with one out in the top of the sixth, an out away from falling behind Cheap Goats in the series, Lucas hit a solo homer to tie the game and force extra innings. Nate’s RBI single in the top of the eighth was the decisive hit, and Shady Characters moved one game away from returning to the Wiffle Series for the fourth consecutive season.

Christian started on the mound for Cheap Goats, and he allowed a leadoff single to Tom to start the game. Two batters later, Thomas hit an RBI double to score him, putting Shady Characters in front 1-0. Christian retired Billy to strand Thomas at second, ending the inning.

Tom took the mound for Shady Characters, and Joey tripled off of him to lead off the bottom of the first. Tom got Courtlen to ground out to center for the first out of the inning, but Joey scored on the play, tying the game at 1-1. Tom then retired Christian to end the inning.

Joey went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored, an RBI, and an intentional walk in Cheap Goats game three loss to Shady Characters

Christian rolled through the top of the second, retiring Lucas and Tom in order.

Dinger led off the bottom of the second with a double, but Cheap Goats couldn’t capitalize. Tom retired Kevin and Joey to strand the runner at second, ending the inning, and the score remained 1-1.

Thomas hit a one-out single in the top of the third, but Christian stranded him, retiring Billy to end the inning.

Tom cruised through the bottom of the third, retiring Courtlen and striking out Christian.

Christian continued to pitch effectively in the top of the fourth, sending Lucas and Tom down in order. Tom matched him in the bottom of the fourth, retiring Dinger and Kevin consecutively, and the game was tied at 1-1 through four innings.

Christian once again rolled in the top of the fifth, sending Nate and Thomas down, and he had retired nine of the last ten batters he faced.

Cheap Goats reclaimed the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Joey led off the inning with a solo homer. Tom retired Courtlen and Christian to end the inning, and Cheap Goats led 2-1 heading into the sixth.

Christian retired Billy to start the top of the sixth, and Cheap Goats were one out away from taking a surprising 2-1 lead in the series. The defending champs responded, however. With their backs against the wall, Lucas hit a solo homer, tying the game at 2-2. Christian retired Tom to end the inning, and Shady Characters had pulled even.

Lucas stomps on home plate after his solo homer with one out in the top of the sixth tied the game

Tom retired Dinger to start the bottom of the sixth, and Kevin followed with a one-out double, putting the winning run in scoring position. Tom elected to intentionally walk Joey, putting runners on first and second with one out. A Cheap Goats base hit would likely end the game, but Tom buckled down. He got Courtlen to ground out to left, stranding both runners, sending the game to extra innings.

Christian retired Nate to start the top of the seventh. He intentionally walked Thomas, who had been on fire all series, putting the go-ahead run on base. The maneuver worked, as Christian retired Billy to strand the runner at first, ending the inning.

Tom rolled through the bottom of the seventh, retiring Christian and Dinger, and the game would move to the eighth inning.

Christian retired Lucas to start the top of the eighth, and Tom followed with a one-out double, putting the go-ahead run in scoring position. Shady Characters capitalized, as Nate delivered a one-out RBI single, scoring Tom, and Shady Characters took their first lead of the game. Christian retired Thomas to strand Tom at first, ending the inning, and Cheap Goats trailed 3-2 heading into the bottom of the sixth.

Tom went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored and pitched the complete game win in Shady Characters marathon game three win

Tom remained on the mound to close things out for Shady Characters, and he was efficient in the eighth. He retired Kevin and Joey in order, ending the inning and the game, giving Shady Characters a 3-2 game three win.

Shady Characters’ win gave them a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five first round series, one win away from advancing to the Wiffle Series.

W: Tom (2-1)
L: Christian (0-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Tom pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, allowing two runs on four hits, striking out and walking one, over eight innings.
– Christian took the loss in a complete game effort for Cheap Goats, giving up three runs on six hits and walking one in eight innings.
– Tom and Thomas were the only Shady Characters players with multiple hits. Tom went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored. Thomas went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, an RBI, and an intentional walk.
– Joey was the only Cheap Goats player with multiple hits, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored, an RBI, and an intentional walk in the loss.
– Christian and Tom both pitched eight innings, tying the EWL single-game playoff record for innings pitched. It was the first time in twelve years that a pitcher had gone eight innings in a playoff game, and two did. The other pitchers to pitch eight innings in a playoff game are Joey (2011 – twice), Spads (2011), Joey (2012), and Steve (2012)

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Depleted Jack Shack Squad Stuns Guac Boys 5-3

27 Dec

Josh and Jon were the only regular members of Jack Shack in the lineup for week 10, and they both delivered winning performances, carrying Jack Shack to an unexpected 5-3 win over the Guac Boys

Jack Shack, who had clinched the bottom seed in the 2023 playoffs weeks ago and entered week 10 with all but two regular players out of the lineup due to injury or other reasons, rallied behind Josh and Jon to beat the Guac Boys 5-3. Jon went 3-for-5 with two singles and a double, Josh had two extra-base hits and pitched a complete game win, and free agent signing Jim Pink went 3-for-5 with three doubles as Jack Shack pulled away in the fifth to pick up a late season win.

Jan started on the mound for the Guac Boys, and after retiring Josh to start the game, he allowed a one-out single to Jon. Jim Pink, signed as a free agent to round out Jack Shack’s roster, followed with an RBI double to score Jon, and Jack Shack led 1-0. Jan then retired Jerry Donut to end the inning.

Josh took the mound for Jack Shack, and the Guac Boys got on him early. Alec led off the bottom of the first with a triple, and he scored when Jan grounded out for the first out of the inning, tying the game at 1-1. Form followed with a solo homer, giving the Guac Boys a 2-1 lead. Tobias, making his EWL debut, singled in his first career at bat. Josh stranded him, however, retiring Alec for the second out of the inning, and the Guac Boys led by a run.

The Guac Boys celebrate Form’s first inning solo homer, in total he went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI in the loss.

Jack Shack evened things up in the top of the second. Josh led off with a double, and he scored from second when Jon grounded out to deep left center for the first out of the inning. Jan retired Jim Pink for the second out of the inning, and the game was tied at 2-2.

Josh rolled through the bottom of the second, retiring Jan and Form in order.

Jan struck out Jerry Donut to start the top of the third and then retired Josh to end the inning.

Josh allowed a one-out double to Alec in the bottom of the third, but stranded him, retiring Jan for the second out of the inning.

Jack Shack threatened in the top of the fourth, but Jan escaped a jam. Jon led off the inning with a single, and he moved from first to third when Jim Pink followed with a double. Jack Shack had no outs and two runners in scoring position, but Jan buckled down. He retired Jerry Donut and Josh to strand both runners, and the game remained tied at 4-4.

Josh once again cruised in the bottom of the fourth, retiring Form and Tobias in order.

Jack Shack broke through in the top of the fifth, taking the lead. Jon led off with a double, and Jim Pink followed with an RBI double, putting Jack Shack ahead 3-2. Two batters later, Josh hit a two-run bomb to right-center, extending the Jack Shack lead to 5-2. Jan retired Jon to end the inning, and the Guac Boys trailed by three.

Josh pitched another perfect frame in the bottom of the fifth. He send down Alec and Jan in order, and he had retired nine of the last ten batters that he had faced.

Jan retired Jim Pink and Jerry Donut in the top of the sixth, and the Guac Boys would need three runs in the bottom of the sixth to extend the game.

Form led off the bottom of the sixth with a triple, and Tobias followed with an RBI double, cutting the Guac Boys deficit to 5-3. The Guac Boys had a runner in scoring position and the tying run at the plate with no outs, but Josh remained in control on the mound. He retired Alec and fanned Jan to strand Tobias at second, ending the inning and the game and giving Jack Shack a 5-3 victory.

The win moved Jack Shack to 6-13 on the season, and the loss dropped the Guac Boys to 9-10.

W: Josh (3-6)
L: Jan (1-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Josh pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out one.
– Jan took the loss in a complete game effort for the Guac Boys, giving up five runs on eight hits and striking out one in six innings.
– Jon and Jim Pink each went 3-for-5 for Jack Shack. Jon had two singles, a double, two runs scored, and an RBI. Jim Pink had three doubles, a run scored, and two RBI.
– Josh also went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI in the Jack Shack win.
– Form led the Guac Boys in the loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI.

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Christian Pitches Gem and Hits Game-Winning Homer in Cheap Goats 2-1 Victory Over Shady Characters

21 Nov

Christian was dominant on the mound, allowing only one run on four hits while striking out three, and his solo homer in the sixth inning was the decisive run in a 2-1 Cheap Goats win

Christian pitched a complete game win, allowing only one run on five hits, and he hit the game-winning homer in the top of the sixth, as Cheap Goats beat Shady Characters 2-1. Dinger also hit a solo homer earlier in the game, as Cheap Goats clinched the #2 seed in the 2023 EWL playoffs.

Tom started on the mound for Shady Characters, and he cruised through the top of the first, retiring Joey and Christian in order.

Christian started for Cheap Goats, and the first batter he faced, Nate, hit a solo homer to deep right-center, putting Shady Characters ahead 1-0. Christian retired the next two batters, Tom and Lucas, to end the inning.

Nate led Shady Characters in the loss, going 4-for-5 with three singles, a home run, a run scored and an RBI

Tom continued to pitch effectively in the top of the second, retiring Dinger and striking out Donut Man, who was filling a roster spot for a depleted Cheap Goats lineup.

Christian retired Josh Donut, who was also filling a spot for Shady Characters, before allowing a one-out single to Nate. Christian stranded him, however, retiring Tom to end the inning.

Tom once again rolled in the top of the third, retiring Joey and Christian in order, and he had retired the first six batters he had faced.

Christian matched him in the bottom of the third, sending Lucas down before striking out Josh Donut for the second out of the inning.

Cheap Goats got on the board in the top of fourth when Dinger led off with a solo homer, tying the game at 1-1. Two batters later, Joey hit a one-out double, but Tom stranded him, retiring Christian to end the inning.

Dinger was the only Cheap Goats player with multiple hits, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a run scored, and an RBI

Nate singled to start the bottom of the fourth, but Shady Characters couldn’t advance him. Christian retired Tom and Lucas to strand Nate at first, and the game remained tied 1-1.

The pitcher’s duel continued in the top of the fifth as Tom retired Dinger and Donut Man in order.

Christian struck out Josh Donut to start the bottom of the fifth. Nate followed with a single, and he moved from first to third when Tom followed with a single. The go-ahead runner was in scoring position, but Christian buckled down, retiring Lucas to strand both runners, ending the inning.

Tom retired Joey to start the top of the sixth. The next batter, Christian, hit a solo homer to deep right field, putting Cheap Goats ahead for the first time in the game. Dinger followed with a double, but Tom retired Donut Man to strand him at second, and Shady Characters trailed 2-1 heading into the bottom of the sixth.

Christian remained on the mound to close things out for Cheap Goats, and he made quick work of Shady Characters. He struck out Josh Donut and retired Nate for the first time in the game, ending the inning and the game and giving Cheap Goats a 2-1 victory.

The win moved Cheap Goats to 10-9 on the season, and the loss dropped Shady Characters to 13-6.

W: Christian (6-5)
L: Tom (8-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Christian pitched a complete game win for Cheap Goats, allowing only one run on four hits and striking out three. After allowing a leadoff homer to Nate, Christian did not allow another run the rest of the game.
– Tom picked up the loss in a complete game effort for Shady Characters, giving up two runs on four hits and striking out one in six innings.
– Dinger was the only Cheap Goats player with multiple hits, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, a run scored, and an RBI.
– Christian went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the sixth inning, which proved to be the decisive run.
– Nate led Shady Characters in the loss, going 4-for-5 with three singles, a home run, a run scored, and an RBI. His leadoff homer in the bottom of the first was the only run Shady Characters scored, and it was the second of Nate’s 2023 season and career.

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