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Jordan Has Career Game, Leads Cookies & Cream to 14-2 Win Over Ham Slams

30 May

Jordan had one of the best single-game performances in EWL history, going 7-for-7, hitting the cycle, and driving in eight runs to lead Cookies & Cream to a runaway victory

Jordan had the best game of his EWL career, going 7-for-7 and hitting for the cycle and pitching the complete game victory, as he led Cookies & Cream to a 14-2 blowout victory over the Ham Slams.

The Ham Slams got on the scoreboard right away in the top of the first, taking an early lead. Dustin doubled to start the game, and two batters later, Josh singled, scoring Dustin from second and putting the Ham Slams ahead 1-0. Josh was caught in between first and second on the play for the second out, ending the inning.

Cookies & Cream would bounce back in a huge way against Dustin in the bottom of the first, blowing the game open. Jordan led off the game with a double, and two batters later, Erich hit a one-out double to score him, tying the game at 1-1. Dinger then hit an RBI double, and Cookies took the lead 2-1. Jordan followed with a two-run blast to left-center, and the score was 4-1. Joey then doubled, and Erich drove him in with a two-run home run to right, making the score 6-1. Dinger then singled, and Jordan hit his second homer of the inning, another two-run shot that put Cookies & Cream ahead 8-1. Dustin finally retired Joey for the second out of the inning, and after the first inning onslaught had ended, the Ham Slams trailed by seven.

Jordan rolled through the top of the second, retiring Steve and Dustin in order.

Dustin got it back together in the bottom of the second, sending Erich and Dinger down consecutively, and the score was 8-1 through two innings.

Tom, making his first EWL appearance, doubled for his first career hit to lead off the third. But the Ham Slams couldn’t capitalize, as Jordan retired Josh and Steve to strand the runner and end the inning.

Cookies would add an insurance run in the bottom of the first. Jordan led off with a triple, and he scored on a sacrifice fly by Joey, making the score 9-1. Erich followed with a one-out single, but Dustin retired the next batter, Dinger, ending the inning.

Jordan pitched another perfect frame in the top of the fourth, and he’d get even more run support in the bottom of the inning.

Jordan also pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, scattering five hits and two runs in six innings

Jordan singled to start the inning, giving him his first career cycle. Two batters later, Erich hit a one-out single to put runners on the corners. Dinger then hit an RBI single, and the score was 10-1. Jordan then cleared the bases with an RBI triple, putting Cookies & Cream ahead 12-1. Dustin retired Joey to end the inning, and Cookies led by eleven.

The Ham Slams would put a small dent in the Cookies lead in the top of the first. Josh led off with a single, and two batters later, Dustin hit an RBI triple, making the score 12-2. Dustin was caught out trying to complete an inside-the-park homer, ending the inning.

Erich led off the bottom of the fifth with a single, and after Dustin struck out Dinger for the first out of the inning, Jordan hit his third homer of the game, and his third two-run homer put Cookies ahead 14-2. Dustin retired Joey to end the inning, and the Ham Slams trailed by twelve heading into their final at-bat.

The Ham Slams went quietly in the top of the sixth, as Jordan retired Tom and Josh in order, giving Cookies & Cream the 14-2 win.

The win moved Cookies & Cream to 2-3 on the season, and the Ham Slams dropped to 1-4.

W: Jordan (1-0)
L: Dustin (1-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Jordan pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, allowing two runs on five hits in six innings.
– Dustin took the loss for the Ham Slams, giving up fourteen runs on sixteen hits and striking out one in five innings.
– Jordan led Cookies & Cream on offense, going a perfect 7-for-7 and hit for the cycle. In total, Jordan had a single, a double, two triples, three home runs, six runs scored, and eight RBI in one of the greatest offense performances in league history.
– Erich also went 5-for-6 for Cookies & Cream, with three singles, a double, a home run, four runs scored, and three RBI.
– Dustin led the Ham Slams on offense, going 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored, and an RBI.

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Les Hits Walk-Off Single to Give Cookies & Cream 7-6 Win Over Eastbound & Dahn

29 May

After a dramatic at-bat, Les hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the sixth to give Cookies & Cream their first win in 2017

In what may be his final career appearance on the Wiffle Diamond, Les, who has played sparingly since being an original member of 2012 champions the Caucasians, suited up for Cookies & Cream and hit a walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the sixth to lead them to victory. After an epic at-bat that included nearly ten foul balls, Les roped a single to left, scoring Jordan from second and giving Cookies & Cream the win.

Guthrie started on the mound for Cookies & Cream, and after giving up a one-out single to BK in the top of the first, he retired Helal to strand the runner and end the inning.

BK took the mound for Eastbound, and he cruised through the bottom of the second, retiring the side in order, and the game was tied through an inning.

Guthrie continued to roll in the top of the second, sending both of Eastbound’s Nates down in order.

Cookies would get on the board in the bottom of the second immediately when Erich led of the inning with a solo shot to right, and the score was 1-0. Two batters later, Les hit a one out single, and Guthrie followed with a two-run shot to left-center, putting Cookies ahead 3-0. BK then retired Joey, ending the inning.

Guthrie remained effective in the top of the third, sending BK and Helal down in order, and Cookies led 3-0.

Guthrie would provide himself some insurance runs in the bottom of the third. Erich and Jordan each singled, and after a Les groundout that advanced the runners, Guthrie hit a one-out double that cleared the bases, and Cookies & Cream led 5-0. Helal retired Joey for the second out of the inning, and Eastbound trailed by five.

After dominating the first half of the game, Guthrie got into trouble in the fourth and wouldn’t make it through the inning. The first batter he faced, Nate O, tripled, and Nate C drove him in with an RBI double to put Eastbound on the board. After a BK single put runners on the corners, Helal doubled to empty the bases, and the score was 5-3. The Eastbound rally continued when Nate O hit a two-run blast to center, tying the game at 5-5. Eastbound had chased Guthrie from the game and tied the score with five consecutive hits in the bottom of the third. Cookies brought Joey into the game, and he escaped the inning with the game tied. He retired Nate C for the first out of the inning, and after a BK single, Helal was retired for the second out of the inning.

Eastbound also made a pitching change, bringing Helal to the mound in the bottom of the fourth. He retired the side in order, and the score was 5-5 heading into the fifth.

Nate C would single with out out in the top of the fifth, but he was stranded when BK grounded out to end the inning.

Cookies & Cream would reclaim the lead in the bottom of the fifth when Guthrie hit a one-out solo homer, making the score 6-5. Helal retired Joey to end the inning, and Eastbound trailed by a run heading into their final at-bat.

Joey retired Helal to start the inning, and Eastbound was down to their last out when Nate O hit a line drive off the fence. After a series of fielding and throwing errors, Nate raced around the bases for an inside-the-park homer, tying the game at 6-6. Joey retired Nate C to end the inning, and Eastbound had rallied the for the second time in the game.

Helal remained on the mound in the bottom of the sixth, and he retired Erich for the first out of the inning. Jordan followed with a single, and the tying run was on base. Les came to the plate, and he fouled off pitch after pitch, as the drama escalated. Les finally connected on a towering fly ball to left, and just as it looked like he would hit a walk-off two run homer, the ball trailed into foul territory for yet another foul. A few foul balls later, Les finally connected on a frozen rope off the fence in left. Jordan raced around the bases from first and scored. Les’s walk-off hit gave Cookies & Cream the 7-6 win.

Cookies & Cream earned their first win of the year, moving to 1-3. The loss dropped Eastbound & Dahn to 2-2.

W: Joey (1-0)
L: Helal (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Joey earned the win for Cookies & Cream, pitching three innings of relief, giving up a run on three hits. Guthrie took the no decision in three innings, allowing five runs on six hits.
– Helal took the loss for Eastbound & Dahn, allowing four runs on five hits in 2.5 innings. BK got a no decision, pitching three innings and giving up three runs on four hits.
– Guthrie led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, two runs scored, and five RBI.
– Nate O led Eastbound & Dahn on offense, going 3-for-5 with a triple, two homers, three runs scored, and five RBI.

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Miller Outduels Les in Pitcher’s Duel, Questionable Outfit Top Cookies & Cream 1-0

21 May

Miller allowed only four hits in a complete game shutout for Questionable Outfit, the second of his EWL career

After shutting out Eastbound & Dahn in their second game of the season, Questionable Outfit continued to pitch well and play strong defense, beating Cookies & Cream 1-0 in their second consecutive shutout victory. Miller pitched the complete game, allowing only four hits, with no Cookies & Cream runner advancing beyond second base.

Miller cruised through the top of the first, retiring Guthrie and Erich in order, and Questionable would give him all of the run support that he would need in the bottom half of the inning.

Les, making a rare appearance on the Wiffle Diamond for Cookies & Cream, took the mound against Questionable Outfit, and the first batter he faced, Bob, welcomed him back in style. Bob crushed a deep solo blast to right-center to lead off, and Questionable Outfit led 1-0 immediately. Les retired Tom and Mike to end the inning, but the damage was done.

Les delivers a pitch to Bob, whose solo homer to lead off the bottom of the first was the only run scored in the game

Les singled with one out in the top of the second, but Miller buckled down, retiring Guthrie to strand the runner and end the inning.

Miller led off the bottom of the second with a double, but Questionable couldn’t add to their lead, as Les retired Bob and Tom to end the inning.

Miller fanned Erich to start the top of the third, and after Joey hit a one-out double, Les was retired, and the Questionable lead remained 1-0.

Rairigh singled to lead off the bottom of the third, but Questionable couldn’t plate him, as Les retired Miller and Bob to keep the score 1-0.

Les was effective on the mound in a rare appearance for Cookies & Cream, and Mike was effective mugging for the camera

Miller cruised through the top of the fourth, retiring Guthrie before striking out Erich for the second time in the game. His offense couldn’t help him out, however, as Les matched him in the bottom of the fourth, retiring the side in order.

Once again, Miller rolled through the top of the fifth, sending Joey and Les down in order, and the fast-moving game remained a one-run game.

Les got into some trouble in the bottom of the fifth. Mike singled to lead off, and he moved to second when Miller followed with a single. Questionable had runners on first and second with no outs, but Les continued to pitch well, and his defense supported him. Bob flew out to deep right field, and Tom flew out to left, stranding both runners. Cookies would head into the top of sixth down a run with only two hits in the game.

Miller stayed on the mound to close things out, and Cookies & Cream made it interesting. Jordan entered the game, and he singled in his first at-bat. Two batters later, Erich singled, putting runners on first and third with one out. The tying run was on third base, and Joey came to the plate. He rifled a line drive to left, and it looked as if Cookies were mounting a late comeback, but Kimble snatched up the ball just in time to record the second out, ending the game.

The 1-0 win moved Questionable Outfit to 3-0 on the season, while the loss dropped Cookies & Cream to 0-3.

W: Miller (2-1)
L: Les (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Miller pitched the complete game shutout win for Questionable Outfit, scattering four hits and striking out two in six innings. It was the second complete game shutout of his career.
– Les took the complete game loss for Cookies & Cream. He gave up one run on four hits in five innings.
– Bob’s solo homer to lead off the bottom of the first was the only run in the game. It was the fourth leadoff homer of his career.
– Erich, Joey, Les, and Jordan each had one hit for Cookies & Cream.

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Ham Slams Pull Away Late to Beat Cookies & Cream 7-3

9 May

Steve hit for the cycle for the second time in his EWL career, going 4-for-5 with a single, a double, a triple, a homer, and two RBI

Despite trailing late in the game, the Ham Slams rallied for five runs in the bottom of the fifth to pull ahead of Cookies & Cream and win 7-3. Steve hit for the cycle for the second time in his career to lead the Ham Slams at the plate, and Dustin pitched a complete game win.

Dustin took the mound for the Ham Slams, and after giving up a one-out double to Blose in the top of the first, he retired Joey to strand the runner and end the inning.

Erik and Josh celebrate at the plate after his first inning solo homer

The Slams would get on the board in the bottom of the first. With one out, Erik accomplished a remarkable task, when he hit a solo homer to right and simultaneously threw his bat over the right field wall. It was likely the first time the feat had been accomplished in league history, and it put the Ham Slams ahead 1-0. Guthrie, the Cookies & Cream starting pitcher, then got Dustin to fly out to center to end the inning.

Dustin rolled through the top of the second, striking out Dinger for the first out, and then retiring Jordan for the second. Guthrie matched him in the bottom half of the inning, retiring the side in order.

Cookies would even things up in the top of the third. With one out, Blose hit a towering fly ball off the fence, and after a series of fielding errors, rounded the bases for an inside-the-park homer. Joey followed with a double, but Cookies couldn’t take the lead, as Dustin fanned Dinger for the second out of the inning.

It looked as if the Ham Slams would take the lead back in the bottom of the third. Erik, Dustin, and Steve each singled to start the inning, and the bases were loaded with no outs. Guthrie got Josh to line out to center, and the next batter, Erik, grounded out to right. Guthrie had miraculously escaped the bases loaded jam, and the game remained tied at 1-1.

Cookies would take the lead in the top of the fourth. Guthrie singled with out one out, and Blose hit his second consecutive inside-the-park homer in as many at-bats, putting Cookies & Crea ahead 3-1. Dustin then got Joey to fly out to left, ending the inning.

The Ham Slams chipped back in the bottom of the fourth when Steve hit a one-out triple and scored on an RBI single by Josh. Guthrie retired Erik to end the inning, and the Slams trailed 3-2.

Dustin retired the side in order in the top of the fifth, striking out Dinger for the third time in the game and getting Jordan to fly out to the mound.

Down 3-2, the Slams got out their bats in a big way in the bottom of the fifth. Dustin singled to lead off, and Steve followed with a two-run homer, putting the Ham Slams ahead 4-3. Two batters later, Erik singled with one out, and he moved from first to third on a Dustin singled. Steve then doubled, scoring Erik, and the score was 5-3. Josh followed with an RBI double, clearing the bases and giving the Ham Slams a 7-3 lead. Erik followed with a single to put runners on the corners, and just when it looked like the game would get out of hand, Guthrie finally retired Dustin to end the inning.

Dustin pitched a complete game win for the Ham Slams, scattering three runs on five hits and tying the single-game record for strikeouts, with three

After leading 3-2 in the fifth, Cookies found themselves trailing 7-3 heading into their final at-bat in the sixth. Dustin remained on the mound for the Ham Slams, and he closed out the game in quick fashion. He retired Guthrie and Blose in order, giving the Ham Slams the 7-3 come-from-behind win.

The win moved the Ham Slams to 1-1 on the year, while Cookies & Cream dropped to 0-2.

W: Dustin (1-0)
L: Guthrie (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Dustin pitched the complete game win for the Ham Slams, allowing three runs on five hits in six innings.
– Dustin tied the single-game regular season record for strikeouts, with three. Christian also tied this record earlier in week 1.
– Guthrie took the loss for Cookies & Cream, giving up seven runs on thirteen hits in five innings.
– Steve led the Ham Slams at the plate, hitting for the cycle while going 4-for-5 with a single, a double, a triple, a home run, three runs scored, and three RBI.
– Erik went 4-for-6 for the Ham Slams with three singles, a home run, three runs scored, and an RBI.
– Blose led Cookies & Cream on offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, two runs scored, and three RBI.

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Eastbound & Dahn Rally Late to Top Cookies & Cream 4-3 in Season Opener

8 May

Mark’s three-run homer in the bottom of the fourth was his first career hit, and tied the game at 3-3.

After trailing the majority of the game, Eastbound & Dahn came from behind to start their season with a win, beating Cookies & Cream 4-3. Mark, making his EWL debut, hit a late three-run homer to tie the game, and Christian’s RBI double in the bottom of the fifth put Eastbound ahead for good. After finishing the 2016 regular season 2-18, Eastbound has half of the season win total from last year after only one game.

Once the field had cleared following the ceremonial first pitch, Eastbound & Dahn took the field with Christian on the mound. EWL veteran Guthrie led off for Cookies & Cream, and with help from swirling winds, Christian struck him out for the first out of the inning. Blose doubled with one out, but Christian got Joey to fly out to center, ending the inning and stranding the runner.

Dinger took the mound to start the season for Cookies & Cream, and he retired Christian and Nate in order in the bottom of the first.

Christian, who earned the complete game win for Eastbound & Dahn, delivers a pitch to Guthrie of Cookies & Cream early in the season opener.

Cookies would get on the board in the top of the second and score the first runs of the 2017 EWL season. With one out, Jordan singled, and he moved from first to second on a Guthrie single. Blose followed with an RBI double, clearing the bases to make the score 2-0. Blose was caught trying to extend the hit into a triple, ending the inning.

Helal would single with one out in the bottom of the second, but Eastbound couldn’t plate a run, as Dinger retired Mark to end the inning.

Joey led off the top of the third with a double, but Christian avoided further damage. He struck out Dinger for the first out of the inning, and then got Jordan to ground out, stranding the runner in scoring position.

Dinger continued to make quick work of Eastbound in the bottom of the third, retiring Christian and striking out Nate to end the inning.

Christian races for a towering fly ball while Jordan of Cookies & Cream looks on from first

Cookies would add to their lead in the top of the fourth. Guthrie and Blose each singled to start the inning, and with runners on first and second, Joey doubled, scoring Guthrie from second. Cookies had runners at the corners with no outs, and it looked as if they would blow the game open. But Christian bukcled down, getting Dinger and Jordan to each fly out to the mound, stranding two more Cookies runners, and the score was 3-0.

Eastbound finally got on the board in the bottom of the fourth. BK and Helal each singled to start the inning, and in only his second career at-bat, Mark crushed a three-run blast, tying the game at 3-3. Christian followed with a single, but Eastbound couldn’t take the lead, as Dinger retired Nate and BK to strand the runner at first.

With the game tied at 3-3, Christian got back into a groove on the mound. He retired Guthrie and Blose in order in the top of the fifth, maintaining the tie.

Helal started the bottom of the fifth with a single, his third consecutive hit, and he moved from first to third on a Mark single. With no outs and runners on the corners, Christian helped his own cause, hitting an RBI double to score Helal and put Eastbound ahead 4-3. Eastbound had a chance to extend their lead, but Dinger retired Nate and BK to strand two runners, ending the inning.

Christian provided his own run support in the bottom of the fifth, hitting the game-winning RBI double which put Eastbound ahead 4-3.

Up 4-3, and two outs away from a season opening win, Christian continued to roll in the top of the sixth. He got Joey to ground out to center for the first out of the inning, and then struck out Dinger to end the game, giving Eastbound & Dahn a 4-3 victory.

Eastbound & Dahn moved to 1-0 on the season, while Cookies & Cream dropped to 0-1.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Christian pitched the complete game win for Eastbound & Dahn, allowing three runs on eight hits in six innings.
– Christian also tied the EWL single-game regular season record for strikeouts, with 3.
– Dinger took the complete game loss for Cookies & Cream, giving up four runs on eight hits and striking out one in five innings.
– Helal led Eastbound & Dahn at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three singles and two runs scored.
– Mark also went 2-for-3 for Eastbound, with a single, a homer, a run scored, and three RBI.
– Blose led Cookies & Crea at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, and two RBI.

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