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Cheap Goats Complete Incredible Late-Game Rally to Stun Shady Characters 9-8 in Extra Innings

26 Jul

Dylan delivers a pitch to Joey, who homered twice in the sixth inning and once in the seventh inning to help propel Cheap Goats to an improbable comeback win

Joey homered in his last three at-bats, Miller doubled in his last three, and Christian went deep twice as Cheap Goats overcame at 8-4 deficit in the top of the sixth to eventually win 9-8 in extra-innings. Aided by a somewhat controversial call to end the game, Cheap Goats jaw-dropping comeback win gave Shady Characters their first loss of the 2023 season and their first loss overall since game 1 of the first round of the 2022 EWL playoffs against Cheap Goats.

Tom started on the mound for Shady Characters, and he was effective early. He retired Joey to start the game and struck out Miller to end the inning.

Christian started for Cheap Goats, and Shady Characters hit him hard in the bottom of the first. Dylan led off with a double, and Mike drove him in with an RBI single that put Shady Characters up 1-0. Two batters later, Nate hit a one-out two-run shot, extending the lead to 3-0. Lucas doubled, and Dylan also hit a two-run bomb, putting Shady Characters in front 5-0. Christian finally got out of the disastrous first inning by retiring Mike for the second out.

Lucas took the loss on the mound but went 3-for-5 with three doubles for Shady Characters

Tom continued to pitch effectively in the top of the second. After allowing a one-out double to Dinger, he retired Joey to strand the runner at second, ending the inning.

Shady Characters added to their lead in the bottom of the second. Tom singled, and two batters later, Lucas hit a one-out RBI double to score Tom, pushing the Shady Characters lead to 6-0. Christian then retired Dylan to end the inning.

Tom had reached his innings limit for the week, and Shady Characters brought Lucas to the mound in the top of the third. After retiring Miller for the first out, he gave up a deep solo homer to Christian, cutting the score to 6-1. Lucas then retired Dinger to end the inning.

Shady Characters made up the run in the bottom of the third. Christian had also reached his innings limit, and Dinger came to the mound from the Cheap Goats bullpen. He allowed a double to Mike, and two batters later, Nate hit a one-out RBI double to drive him in, making the score 7-1. Dinger then retired Lucas to stand Nate at second, ending the inning.

Cheap Goats started to claw back in the top of the fourth. Joey doubled to lead off the inning, and he scored from second when Miller grounded out for the first out of the inning, cutting the deficit to 7-2. Christian then homered for the second consecutive at-bat, narrowing the score to 7-3. Lucas retired Dinger to end the inning, and Shady Characters led by four runs.

Dinger rolled through the bottom of the fourth, sending Dylan and Mike down in order, and the score remained 7-3.

Dinger had to extra-base hits and earned the win in relief as Cheap Goats gave Shady Characters their first loss of the 2023 season

Cheap Goats chipped away further in the top of the fifth. Joey led off the inning with a double, and two batters later, Christian hit an RBI single to score him. Lucas retired Dinger to end the inning, and Cheap Goats trailed 7-4.

Shady Characters got the run back in the bottom of the fifth when Tom led off the inning with a solo homer. Two batters later, Lucas hit a one-out double, but Dinger retired Dylan to strand him at second, and Shady Characters led 8-4 heading into the sixth inning.

Cheap Goats would need to double their run total to extend the game, and they got to work in the top of the sixth. Shady Characters brought Dylan to the mound to close things out, and he got into trouble quickly. Joey led off the inning with a solo homer, cutting the score to 8-5. Miller doubled, but Dylan struck out Christian for the first out of the inning. Down to their final out, Cheap Goats rallied. Dinger doubled, scoring Miller, and the Shady Characters lead was cut to 8-6. With the tying run at the plate, Joey launched a two-run bomb to left, tying the game at 8-8. Miller doubled for the second time in the inning, putting the winning run in scoring position. Dylan escaped, however, getting Christian to fly out to right, standing the runner at second and ending the inning.

Cheap Goats had tied the game at 8-8, and Shady Characters came to the plate in the bottom of the sixth with a chance to walk-off with a win for the second time in 2023. It wouldn’t happen, as Dinger retired Mike and Tom in order, sending the game to extra innings.

Lucas returned to the mound in the top of the seventh, and he retired Dinger for the first out of the inning. The next batter, Joey, homered for the third consecutive at-bat, putting Cheap Goats ahead 9-8. Miller doubled, and Cheap Goats had a chance to extend the lead further, but Lucas retired Christian to strand Miller at second, ending the inning.

Miller doubled in his last three at-bats as Cheap Goats surged from four runs down to stun Shady Characters

Down a run, Shady Characters would need one to extend the game or two runs to win. Nate led off the bottom of the seventh with a double, putting the tying run in scoring position. The next batter, Lucas, grounded out to center, and Nate attempted to score on the play. Joey got the ball to Dinger on the mound, and Nate was called out between third and home, ending the game. The controversial call was upheld, and Cheap Goats held on to win the game 9-8.

The win moved Cheap Goats to 2-2 on the season, and the loss dropped Shady Characters to 3-1.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Dinger earned the win in relief for Cheap Goats, allowing two runs on five hits in five innings.
– Lucas took the loss in relief for Shady Characters, giving up five runs on seven hits in four innings.
– Christian started for Cheap Goats and earned a no-decision, allowing six runs on seven hits in two innings.
– Tom started for Shady Characters and picked up a no-decision, allowing no runs on one hit in two innings.
– Dylan also pitched in relief for Shady Characters, giving up four runs on five hits in one inning.
– Joey led Cheap Goats on offense, going 5-for-7 with two doubles, three home runs, five runs scored, and four RBI.
– Nate and Lucas each went 3-for-5 for Shady Characters in the loss. Nate had two doubles, a homer, a run scored, and three RBI. Lucas had three doubles, a run scored, and an RBI.

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Cheap Goats’ Offense Unloads to Pick Up First Win of 2023 Season with 14-9 Victory Over Jack Shack

4 Jul

Cheap Goats celebrate as Joey crosses the plate one of five times he scored in a 14-9 win over Jack Shack

After sputtering on offense in week 1, Cheap Goats exploded to start week 2 as all four players went deep and Christian kept Jack Shack in check on the mound in a 14-9 victory, their first of the 2023 season. Christian continued his hot start to the 2023 season by logging five hits, Joey had six extra-base hits, and Miller hit for the cycle in a win that eased the sting of Cheap Goats’ heartbreaking week 1 loss to Jack Shack.

Christian started for Cheap Goats and avoided trouble early in the top of the first. After retiring Josh to start the game, he allowed one-out singles to Ryan and Brian, putting runners on the corners. However, he got the next batter, Harry Chiti, to ground out to right, stranding both runners and ending the inning.

Cheap Goats took an early lead in the bottom of the first. Brian, Jack Shack’s starter, allowed a leadoff double to Joey. Brian struck out Miller for the first out of the inning, but Christian followed with an RBI single to score Joey and put Cheap Goats ahead 1-0. Brian then retired Dinger to strand Christian at first, ending the inning.

Jack Shack bounced back and took the lead in the top of the second. Christian retired Josh for the first out before allowing a one-out double to Ryan. Brian followed with a two-run bomb to left-center, and Jack Shack led 2-1. Christian then retired Harry for the second out of the inning, and Jack Shack led by a run.

Brian went 5-for-6 in his 2023 debut, including two doubles, two homers, and five RBI

Cheap Goats stormed back in the bottom of the second with a big inning, opening up a large early lead. Joey led off the inning with a double, and Miller drove him in with a two-run bomb, putting Cheap Goats back in front 3-2. Christian singled, and two batters later, Joey hit a one-out two-run homer to left, extending the lead to 5-2. Miller then doubled, and Christian drove him in with an RBI double, making the score 6-2. Dinger then singled, scoring Christian from second, and the lead was 7-2. Brian finally retired Joey for the second out of the inning, but Cheap Goats had scored six runs in the bottom of the second, taking a five-run lead.

Jack Shack once again responded in the top of the third. Josh led off the inning with a solo homer, cutting the score to 7-3. Ryan followed with a single, and he scored from first when Brian hit an RBI double, making the score 7-4. Two batters later, Josh hit his second homer of the inning, a two-run shot that narrowed the deficit to 7-6. Christian then retired Ryan to end the inning, and the Cheap Goats lead was down to a run.

Christian delivers a pitch to Josh, who went deep three times in the Jack Shack loss

Brian pitched his best frame of the game in the bottom of the third, retiring Miller and Christian in order, and the score remained 7-6.

Christian matched him in the top of the fourth, sending Brian and Harry down consecutively.

With the score 7-6, Cheap Goats had another huge inning in the bottom of the fourth, taking an even bigger lead. Dinger led off the inning with a solo homer, making the score 8-6. Joey doubled, and he scored from first on Miller’s RBI single, pushing the lead to 9-6. Christian then singled, and Miller raced from first to score, putting CHeap Goats ahead 10-6. Dinger singled, putting runners on first and third with no outs. Joey hit an RBI triple to score Christian, extending the Cheap Goats lead to 11-6, and on the play, Dinger was caught between third and home for the first out of the inning. Miller then tripled, driving in Joey, and Cheap Goats led 12-6. Christian followed with a deep two-run blast to right, and Cheap Goats had taken a 14-6 lead. Brian finally got out of the inning, retiring Dinger for the second out, and Cheap Goats had scored seven runs to take an eight-run lead.

Miller hit for the cycle for the second time in his career as part of a Cheap Goats offensive explosion in their first win of the 2023 season

Jack Shack chipped away at the deficit in the top of the fifth. Josh led off with a solo homer, his third blast of the game, and the score was 14-7. Ryan then tripled, and Brian drove him in with an RBI double, cutting the score to 14-8. Christian avoided another Jack Shack rally, retiring Harry and Josh in order to strand Brian at second, ending the inning.

Joey led off the bottom of the fifth with a double, but Brian stranded him, retiring Miller and Christian, and Jack Shack trailed by six heading into the final frame.

Christian remained on the mound to close things out, and after retiring Ryan for the first out of the inning, he allowed a solo shot to Brian, his second homer of the game. The lead had been cut to 14-9, but the rally would end there. Christian retired Harry to end the inning and the game, giving Cheap Goats a 14-9 win.

The win moved Cheap Goats to 1-2 on the season, and the loss dropped Jack Shack to 1-2.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Christian earned the win for Cheap Goats, allowing nine runs on twelve hits in six innings.
– Brian took the loss for Jack Shack in his first appearance of the 2023 season. He gave up fourteen runs on eighteen hits and struck out one in five innings.
– Joey led Cheap Goats on offense, going 6-for-7 with four doubles, a triple, a home run, five runs scored, and three RBI.
– Miller hit for the cycle for the second time in his EWL career, going 4-for-7 with a single, double, triple, homer, four runs scored, and four RBI.
– Christian also went 5-for-7 for Cheap Goats with three singles, a double, four runs scored, and five RBI.
– Brian led Jack Shack in the loss, going 5-for-6 with a single, two doubles, two home runs, three runs scored, and five RBI.
– Ryan also went 4-for-6 for Jack Shack with two singles, a double, a triple, and three runs scored.
– Josh had three homers in the loss, going 3-for-6 with four RBI.

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Jack Shack Storm Back in Bottom of the Sixth and Jared’s Walk-Off Homer in Ninth Completes Epic 9-8 Comeback Win Over Cheap Goats

19 Jun

Jack Shack celebrate at the plate after Jared’s walk-off solo homer in the bottom of the ninth capped an epic come-from-behind week 1 victory for Jack Shack

Jack Shack trailed 7-1 in the bottom of the sixth but rallied to score six runs, forcing extra innings, and later defeated Cheap Goats when Jared hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth. Rookies Jared, Jon, and Ryan each homered (Ryan twice), as Jack Shack completed a highly improbable week one victory.

Jon made his first career start on the mound for Jack Shack, and he fell behind early. Joey led off the game with a double, and he scored from second when Miller grounded out for the first out of the inning. John then retired Christian to end the inning, and Cheap Goats led 1-0.

Christian made his first start of the season for Cheap Goats, and he retired Jack Shack in order in the bottom of the first, sending Josh and Jared down consecutively.

Jon retired Dinger and Chris in order in the top of the second, and Jack Shack evened up the score in the bottom half of the inning.

Jon led off the bottom of the second with a solo homer, tying the game at 1-1. Two batters later, Josh hit a one-out triple, but Christian stranded him, retiring Jared to end the inning.

Jon went 4-for-7 with two singles, a triple, a home run, three runs scored, and two RBI in the Jack Shack victory.

Cheap Goats immediately bounced back in the top of the third. After retiring Joey for the first out of the inning, Jon gave up a solo homer to Miller, putting Cheap Goats ahead 2-1. The next batter, Christian, launched a solo shot to right-center, and the back-to-back homers gave Cheap Goats a 3-1 lead. Jon then retired Dinger to end the inning.

Jon singled to start the bottom of the third, but Christian stranded him, retiring Ryan and Josh, and the score remained 3-1.

Jon got back on track in the top of the fourth, sending Chris and Joey down in order. Christian matched him in the bottom of the inning, retiring Jared and Jon consecutively.

Cheap Goats threatened in the top of the fifth, but Jon escaped unscathed. Christian doubled with one out, and Dinger followed with a double, putting runners on second and third. Jon got Chris to ground out to left, however, stranding both runners, and the Cheap Goats lead remained 3-1.

Christian continued to pitch effectively in the bottom of the fifth, sending Ryan and Josh down in order.

Cheap Goats opened up a big lead in the top of the sixth. Joey led off with a solo homer, and Miller followed with a solo shot of his own. The second back-to-back homers of the game for Cheap Goats created a 5-1 lead. Christian then doubled, and two batters later, Chris hit a one-out RBI triple, scoring Christian to extend the lead to 6-1. Joey then doubled, scoring Chris, and Cheap Goats led 7-1. Jon finally escaped the inning by retiring Miller to strand Joey at second, and Jack Shack trailed by six runs heading into the bottom of the sixth.

Joey and Cheap Goats celebrate after his solo homer, one of five extra-base hits he collected in the heartbreaking loss to Jack Shack

Cheap Goats had developed a reputation for blowing leads late in games, and the bad luck reared its head again in week 1. Down six runs, Jack Shack’s lineup, which included three rookies, went on an improbable run to tie the game and force extra innings. Jared led off the bottom of the sixth with a double and was caught out when the next batter, Jon, hit a triple. Jared was caught in between bases, and Jack Shack were down to their final out. Ryan hit a one-out double, scoring Jon, and the deficit was 7-2. Josh then singled, scoring Ryan from second, and the Cheap Goats lead was 7-3. Jared followed with a double, putting runners on second and third with one out. Jon singled, scoring Josh from third, and Jack Shack had narrowed the score to 7-4. Down three with two men on and one out, Ryan cleared the bases with a three-run shot to right-center, which tied the game at 7-7. Christian retired the next batter, Josh, to end the inning, but Jack Shack had scored six runs with one out to extend the game.

Ryan’s three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth tied the game at 7-7, completing Jack Shack’s improbable comeback to tie the game and force extra innings.

Christian led off the top of the seventh with a double, putting the go-ahead run in scoring position, but Jon buckled down. He retired Dinger and Chris in order, stranding the runner at second, and the score remained 7-7.

Jared started the bottom of the seventh with a single, putting the winning run on base with no outs. Christian got the next two batters to ground out, however, stranding the runner and sending the game to an eighth inning.

Joey doubled to start the top of the eighth, and Cheap Goats once again had the go-ahead run in scoring position with no outs. Once again Jon cracked down, retiring Miller and Christian to strand Joey at second with the score 7-7.

Josh tripled to lead off the bottom of the eighth, and Jack Shack had the winning run on third with no outs. Christian once again escaped the jam, retiring Jared and Jon without allowing the runner to advance, and the game would go to the ninth inning.

Jon had reached his innings limit for the week, and Jack Shack turned to Josh from the bullpen. Dinger led off the top of the ninth with a single, and Cheap Goats had the go-ahead run on base with no outs for the third consecutive extra inning. Josh got Chris to ground out for the first out of the inning, but Joey followed with an RBI double, scoring Dinger, and Cheap Goats had reclaimed the lead. Jack Shack intentionally walked Miller to put runners on first and second, and the strategic move paid off. Josh got Christian to ground out, stranding two runners, and Cheap Goats led by a run heading into the bottom of the ninth.

Christian had also reached his weekly innings limit after pitching the first eight innings of the game, and Cheap Goats brought Dinger back to the mound. The first batter he faced, Ryan, launched a solo shot to right, his second homer of the game, tying the score at 8-8. Cheap Goats immediately made a pitching change, bringing Miller to the mound. He retired Josh, the first batter he faced. The next batter, Jared, crushed a solo homer to center, a walk-off bomb that gave Jack Shack one of the most memorable and unexpected week 1 victories in EWL history. Jack Shack had come from six runs behind in the bottom of the sixth and one run behind in the bottom of the ninth to defeat Cheap Goats 9-8.

The win moved Jack Shack to 1-1 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to 0-2.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Josh earned the win for Jack Shack, allowing one run on two hits in one inning.
– Jon picked up a no-decision for Jack Shack, giving up seven runs on twelve hits in eight innings.
– Miller took the loss for Cheap Goats, allowing one run on one hit in half an inning.
– Dinger faced one batter in relief, allowing a solo homer.
– Christian got a no-decision for Cheap Goats, giving up seven runs on twelve hits in eight innings.
– Jared and Jon led Jack Shack on offense, each contributing four hits. Jared went 4-for-8 with a single, a double, the walk-off game-winning homer, two runs scored, and one RBI. The walk-off was the first of Jared’s wiffle career. Jon went 4-for-7 with two singles, a triple, a homer, three runs scored, and two RBI.
– Ryan also went 3-for-7 for Jack Shack with a double, two home runs, three runs scored, and five RBI.
– Joey led Cheap Goats at the plate in the loss, going 5-for-7 with four doubles, a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI.
– Christian went 4-for-7 with three doubles, a homer, two runs scored, and an RBI in the Cheap Goats loss.

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Three Guac Boys Deliver Five Hits Each in 12-3 Rout of Cheap Goats

18 Jun

Brum went 6-for-7 with three singles, a double, two homers, four runs scored, and three RBI to lead Guac Boys to an opening day blowout of Cheap Goats

Brum went deep twice and had six hits and Alec and Bohn each contributed five hits as the Guac Boys crushed Cheap Goats 12-3 in their 2023 season opener. Bohn pitched the complete game, limiting Cheap Goats to three runs on seven hits in a game that was never close.

Bohn allowed a leadoff double to Joey in the top of the first, but Cheap Goats couldn’t capitalize. Miller and Christian each flew out to the mound, stranding the runner and ending the inning.

The Guac Boys immediately got on the board in the bottom of the first when Brum hit a leadoff homer off Dinger, the second leadoff homer of his career. Two batters later, Alec hit a solo shot, putting the Guac Boys ahead 2-0. Dinger then retired Form to end the inning.

The Guac Boys complete their signature celebration at the plate after one of Brum’s two homers in the season opener

Bohn rolled through the top of the second, retiring Dinger and Chris in order.

The Guac Boys added to their lead in the bottom of the second. Brum led off with a single, and he scored from first when Bohn followed with an RBI double, making the score 3-0. Alec then singled, scoring Bohn, and the lead was 4-0. Dinger retired the next two batters, Form and Brum, stranding Alec on base and ending the inning.

Joey doubled to start the top of the third, and he scored from second when Miller followed with an RBI double, cutting the deficit to 4-1. Cheap Goats couldn’t rally, however, as Bohn retired Christian and Dinger to strand Miller, and the Guac Boys led by three.

Joey went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, and an RBI to lead Cheap Goats in the season opening loss

The Guac Boys continued to extend their lead in the bottom of the third. Bohn led off with a double and moved to third when Alec followed with a double. Form then doubled, scoring Bohn, and the score was 5-1. Brum singled, scoring Bohn, and the Guac Boys lead was 6-1. Bohn then singled to score Alexc, and the lead was extended to 7-1. It looked like things could get ugly, but Dinger retired Alec and Form to strand two runners, ending the inning.

Cheap Goats got a run back in the top of the fourth. Chris doubled, and he scored from second when Joey grounded out for the first out of the inning. Bohn then retired Miller, and the score was 7-2.

The Guac Boys added all of the insurance runs they would need in the bottom of the fourth. Brum led off the inning with his second solo shot of the game, making the score 8-2. Bohn doubled, and Alec drove him in with a two-run bomb, his second homer of the game, and the lead was 10-2. Form tripled, and Brum followed with a double, putting two runners in scoring position with no outs. Bohn singled, clearing the bases, and the Guac Boys led 12-2. Alec followed with a single to put two runners on, but Dinger finally escaped the inning with Form flew out to the mound and Dinger doubled up Alec, ending the inning.

Alec connects on one of his five hits, two of which were home runs, in the Guac Boys 12-3 win over Cheap Goats

Christian led off the top of the fifth with a solo homer, cutting the score to 12-3. Dinger followed with a double, but Cheap Goats couldn’t narrow the lead further. Bohn retired Chris and Joey in order to strand Dinger at second, and the Guac Boys led by nine runs.

Brum singled to lead off the bottom of the fifth, but Dinger avoided further damage, retiring Bohn and Alec to strand the runner, and the score remained 12-3.

The Guac Boys kept Bohn on the mound to close things out in the top of the sixth. He allowed a leadoff single to Miller, but he once again stranded a Cheap Goats runner. He retired Christian and Dinger, stranding Miller at second, ending the game, and giving the Guac Boys a 12-3 win.

Bohn pitched the complete game win for the Guac Boys and went 5-for-7 at the plate with two singles, three doubles, three runs scored, and four RBI

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

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Bohn pitched the complete game win for the Guac Boys, allowing three runs on seven hits in six innings.
– Dinger took the loss for Cheap Goats, giving up twelve runs on eighteen hits in five innings.
– Brum led Guac Boys on offense, going 6-for-7 with three singles, a double, two homers, four runs scored, and three RBI.
– Bohn and Alec each had five hits for the Guac Boys. Bohn went 5-for-7 with two singles, three doubles, three runs scored, and four RBI. Alec went 5-for-7 with two singles, a double, two home runs, three runs scored, and four RBI.
– Joey and Miller each went 2-for-4 to lead Cheap Goats. Joey went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, and an RBI. Miller went 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.

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Shady Characters Hold Off Late Cheap Goats Rally to Win Game Two and Even Series at 1-1

3 Oct

Dylan and Jesse each homered in the second inning, providing all the runs Shady Characters would need to win game one

After a surprising game one loss, Shady Characters rebounded in game two, taking an early lead and holding off a sixth inning Cheap Goats rally to win a hard-fought game two, splitting the best-of-five first round series at 1-1. Dylan and Jesse each homered in the second inning, when Shady Characters scored all five of their runs. It turned out to be just enough, and the defending champs avoided falling into an early hole against last place Cheap Goats.

Lucas took the mound for Shady Characters, and the first batter he faced, Joey, led off the game with a double. Bob followed with an RBI single, scoring Joey to put Cheap Goats ahead 1-0. Joe followed with a single, putting two Cheap Goats runners on with no outs. It looked as if Lucas was in trouble, but he escaped the jam. He retired Christian and Dinger to strand both runners, minimizing the damage, and Cheap Goats led 1-0.

Christian started for Cheap Goats, and he retired Dylan and Jason in order in the bottom of the first.

Lucas got into a groove starting in the top of the second, retiring Joey and Bob consecutively.

Lucas pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, holding off a late Cheap Goats rally, drawing his squad even in the series

Down a run, Shady Characters rallied in the bottom of the second. Lucas singled with one out, and he moved from first to third when Nate followed with a double. Dylan emptied the bases with a three-run homer, giving Shady Characters a 3-1 lead, their first lead of the series. Jason then doubled, and Jesse followed with a two-run homer, putting Shady Characters ahead 5-1. Christian finally escaped the inning, retiring Lucas for the second out, and Shady Characters had claimed a four-run lead.

Lucas continued to roll in the top of the third, retiring Joe and Christian in order.

Christian got back on track in the bottom of the third, sending Nate and Dylan down consecutively.

Joey tripled with one out in the top of the fourth, but Cheap Goats couldn’t capitalize. Lucas retired Bob to strand the runner and end the inning, and Shady Characters preserved a four-run lead.

Joey went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, and a homer in the Cheap Goats’ loss

Jason tripled to start the bottom of the fourth, but Christian escaped unscathed. He retired Jesse and Lucas to strand the runner, and Cheap Goats continued to trail by four runs.

Lucas once again cruised through an inning, retiring Joe and Christian in order.

Christian matched him in the bottom of the fifth, sending Nate and Dylan down in order, and Cheap Goats trailed by four heading into their final at-bat.

Lucas retired Dinger to start the top of the sixth, putting Shady Characters an out away from victory, but Cheap Goats started to rally. Joey hit a solo homer, narrowing the score to 5-2. Bob followed with a double, and Joe hit a two-run shot, cutting the deficit to a single run at 5-4. The tying run was at the plate and Cheap Goats were threatening, but Lucas settled down and closed things out. He retired Christian for the second out of the inning, ending the game, and giving Shady Characters a 5-4 win.

The win tied the best-of-five first round series at one game each.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:

-Lucas pitched a complete game win for Shady Characters, giving up four runs on seven hits.
-Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, allowing five runs on six hits.
-Jason led Shady Characters on offense, going 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, and a run scored.
-Dylan and Jesse each homered in Shady Characters’ big second inning. Dylan hit a three-run homer, and Jesse hit a two-run shot.
-Joey led Cheap Goat at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI.
-Bob and Joe each went 2-for-4 for Cheap Goats. Bob had a single, a double, a run scored, and an RBI. Joe had a single, a home run, a run scored, and two RBI.

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