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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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Brian Throws Three-Hit Shutout and Jack Shack Pull Away Late to take Commanding Lead in Series with 4-0 Game Two Victory

3 Oct

Brian pitched a complete game shutout, allowing only thee hits, as Jack Shack moved within a game of advancing to the Wiffle Series

Jack Shack came into their first round series with the Guac Boys as underdogs, but after the first two games of the series, they had outscored their opponents 12-2, and with a win in game two they were one victory away from returning to the Wiffle Series for the first time since they won the title in 2020. Brian was dominant on the mound, allowing only three hits and only one runner past first base, as Jack Shack maintained a narrow lead throughout the game. Brian, Austin, and Adam homered in the top of the sixth, putting the game out of reach, and giving Jack Shack a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five first round series.

Kyle took the mound for the Guac Boys, and the first batter he faced, Rob, doubled. Kyle got the next batter, Austin, to ground out to right, but Rob scored from second on the play, giving Jack Shack a 1-0 lead. Kyle then retired Adam to end the inning.

Alec led off the bottom of the first with a single for the Guac Boys, but Brian stranded him, retiring Jude and Brum to strand the runner at first, ending the inning.

Kyle struck out Josh to start the top of the second, and after allowing a one-out double to Brian, he retired Rob to strand the runner at second, and the score remained 1-0.

Brian rolled through the bottom of the second, retiring Kyle and Anthony in order.

Kyle matched Brian in the top of the third, sending Austin and Adam down consecutively.

Jude singled with one out in the bottom of the third, but the Guac Boys couldn’t advance him. Brian retired Brum to strand the runner at first, and Jack Shack maintained a one-run lead.

Brian delivers a pitch to Jude, who was the only Guac Boys player with multiple hits in the game

Kyle retired Josh and Brian in order in the top of the fourth, and Brian did the same in the bottom half of the inning, sending Kyle and Anthony down consecutively.

Jack Shack threatened in the top of the fifth, but Kyle and the Guac Boys escaped a jam. After retiring Rob to start the inning, Kyle allowed back-to-back singles to Austin and Adam, putting runners on first and second. Kyle buckled down, however, retiring Josh to strand both runners, and the Guac Boys continued to trail by a single run.

Austin continued to swing a hot bat after his dominant game one performance, contributing two extra-base hits to the Jack Shack game 2 victory

Jude doubled with one out in the bottom of the fifth, and the Guac Boys had the tying runner in scoring position. They couldn’t capitalize, however, as Brian retired Brum to strand Jude at second, and Jack Shack continued to lead 1-0 heading into the final inning.

After both teams combined for a single run through five innings, Jack Shack opened up a sizable lead in the top of the sixth. Brian led off the inning with a solo homer, putting Jack Shack ahead 2-0. Two batters later, Austin homered to right-center, extending the lead to three runs. Adam followed with Jack Shack’s third solo shot of the inning, and the back-to-back jacks made the score 4-0. Kyle retired Josh to end the inning, and it would be an uphill climb for the Guac Boys in the bottom of the sixth.

In addition to picking up the win, Brian went 2-for-3 with a double and a homer in the Jack Shack win

Brian quickly closed things out in the bottom half of the inning, retiring Kyle and Anthony in order, giving Jack Shack a 4-0 win in game two.

The win put Jack Shack ahead 2-0 in the best-of-five first round series, and one win away from advancing to the Wiffle Series.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:

-Brian pitched a complete game three-hit shutout for Jack Shack, allowing only one runner to advance beyond first base.
-Kyle took the loss for the Guac Boys in a complete game effort, giving up four runs on seven hits and striking out one.
-Austin, Adam, and Brian each had two hits for Jack Shack. Austin went 2-for-4 with a single, a homer, a run scored, and an RBI. Adam also went 2-for-4 with a single, a homer, a run scored, and an RBI. And Brian went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, a run scored, and an RBI.
-Jude was the only Guac Boys player with multiple hits going 2-for-3 with a single and a double.

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Jack Shack Storm Back to Even Series Against Cheap Goats with 7-3 Game Two Win

3 Aug
  • Turbo went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, and an inside-the-park home run, as Jack Shack tied the best-of-five first round series at 1-1

All four Jack Shack players scored, Brian homered twice, and Turbo drove in three runs as Jack Shack won game two of their first round series with Cheap Goats 7-3. After scoring only a single run in game one, the Jack Shack offense responded, scoring runs in every inning but one. Cheap Goats rallied late led by Joey and Brett, but it was too little too late, and the best-of-five first round series is tied at one game apiece.

Dinger started on the mound for Cheap Goats, and he got into trouble early. After retiring Adam to start the game, he allowed a one-out double to Josh. Turbo followed with an inside-the-park homer fueled by Cheap Goats throwing errors, and Jack Shack led 2-0. Brian followed with a solo homer, and the back-to-back homers made the score 3-0. Cheap Goats made a quick change at the mound, bringing Christian in from the bullpen. He retired the first batter he faced, Adam, ending the inning.

  • Jack Shack celebrates at the plate after one of Brian’s two homers in the game two win

Brian started for Jack Shack, and after allowing a leadoff double to Brett, he retired Joey and Miller, stranding Brett at second, ending the inning.

Christian retired the side in order in the top of the second, sending Josh D and Turbo down consecutively.

Brian matched him in the bottom of the second, retiring Jordan and Christian in order.

After retiring Brian for the first out of the inning, Christian allowed a one-out single to Adam. Josh D followed with a single, putting runners on the corners. Turbo singled, scoring Adam, and Jack Shack had a 4-0 lead. Jack Shack had runners on the corners again, but Christian avoided further damage, retiring Brian to strand both runners, ending the inning.

  • Brian was in control early, stranding three Cheap Goats runners and pitching three shutout innings to start the game before reaching his innings limit for the week

Cheap Goats threatened in the bottom of the third, but Brian worked his way out of a jam. Brett singled with one out, and he moved from first to third when Joey followed with a double. Cheap Goats had two runners in scoring position, but Brian retired Miller, stranding both runners and maintaining the four-run lead.

Adam doubled to start the top of the fourth, and he scored from second when Josh D grounded out to right for the first out of the inning. Christian then retired Turbo to end the inning, and Jack Shack was in front 5-0.

Brian had reached his innings limit for the week, and Adam replaced in on the mound in the bottom of the fourth. Christian singled with one out, and he moved from first to third when Dinger followed with a double. Cheap Goats once again had two runners in scoring position, and once again, Brian escaped. He retired Brett to end the inning, leaving two runners on, and Jack Shack continued to lead by five runs.

  • Josh D connects on one of his two hits in the Jack Shack win

Brian led off the top of the fifth with a solo shot to left, putting Jack Shack ahead 6-0. Christian retired the next two batters, Adam and Josh D, ending the inning.

Cheap Goats would get on the board in the bottom of the fifth. Joey led off the inning with a double, and Miller followed with an RBI single, scoring Joey from second to make the score 6-1. Adam retired the next two batters, Jordan and Christian, stranding Miller at first and ending the inning.

Jack Shack added one final insurance run in the top of the seventh. Turbo led off with a double, and scored from second when Brian grounded out for the first out of the inning. Christian retired Adam to end the inning, and Cheap Goats trailed 7-1.

  • Brett went 3-for-4 with two singles and a double in the Cheap Goats loss

Dinger led off the bottom of the sixth with a single, and he moved from first to third when Brett followed with a single. Joey also singled, scoring Dinger from third, and the Jack Shack lead was cut to 7-2. Adam retired Miller for the first out of the inning, and Brett scored on the play, making the score 7-3. The Cheap Goats rally would end there, as Adam retired Jordan for the second out of the inning, stranding Joey at second, and giving Jack Shack a 7-3 win.

The win evened the best-of-five series at one game each heading into game three.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Brian earned the win for Jack Shack, pitching three shutout innings to start the game.
– Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, giving up four runs on six hits in five-and-a-half innings of relief.
– Adam pitched three innings of relief for Jack Shack, allowing three runs on seven hits.
– Dinger started for Cheap Goats and earned a no-decision, allowing three runs on three hits in half of an inning.
– All four Jack Shack players had at least two hits in the win. Turbo went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI. Brian went 2-for-5 with two homers and three RBI. Josh D went 2-for-5 with a single, a double, a run scored, and an RBI. And Adam went 2-for-5 with a single, a double, and two runs scored.
– Joey and Brett each had three hits for Cheap Goats in the loss. Joey went 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, a run scored, and an RBI. Brett went 3-for-4 with two singles, a double, and a run scored.

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Dustin Pitches Gem as Jack Shack Take Commanding Series Lead with 4-2 Win in Game Two

11 Oct

Dustin was in control on the mound, stifling the powerful Cheap Goats lineup, as Jack Shack won game two 4-2

Dustin allowed only two runs on six hits in five innings, silencing the Cheap Goats lineup that tore through the EWL in the second half of the regular season, as Jack Shack won game two 4-2 and took a two-games-to-zero lead in the best-of-seven Wiffle Series championship. Brian had three extra base hits, scored two runs, and earned the save on the mound, putting Cheap Goats in a hole and moving Jack Shack two wins away from a second title.

Christian started on the mound in game two, and after getting shelled in game one, he returned to form early. He retired Brian and Dustin in order in the top of the first.

Jack Shack’s starting pitcher, Dustin, matched him in the bottom of the first, sending Brett and Joey down consecutively, and the game was scoreless through one.

Christian continued to pitch effectively in the top of the second, retiring Turbo and Doc in order.

Dustin once again kept the pace in the bottom of the second, as Christian and Dinger were retired consecutively.

Jack Shack broke the scoreless tie in the top of the third. Blaine led off with a single, and he moved from first to third when Brian followed with a double. With no outs and two runners in scoring position, Dustin grounded out to right for the first out of the inning. Blaine scored on the play, and Jack Shack led 1-0. Brian moved to third on the play, but Christian avoided further damage, retiring the next batter, Turbo, to strand the runner and end the inning.

Brett lands at second after one of his three doubles in the game

Cheap Goats pulled even in the bottom of the third. Brett started the inning with a double, and two batters later, Christian hit a one-out RBI double to score him, tying the game at 1-1. Dustin retired Dinger for the second out of the inning, stranding Christian at second.

Christian got back on track in the top of the fourth, sending Doc and Blaine down in order.

Joey snags a ball in centerfield for an out

Brett led off the bottom of the fourth with a double, and Joey followed with a single, putting runners on first and second with no outs. Cheap Goats were threatening, but Dustin buckled down. He retired Christian and Dinger, who each flew out to center, stranding two runners and ending the inning with the score tied at 1-1.

Jack Shack would pull ahead in the top of the fifth. Brian started the inning with a triple, and the next batter, Dustin, hit an RBI single to score him, putting Jack Shack ahead 2-1. Two batters later, Doc hit a one-out RBI single, and Dustin scored from first on the play, extending the Jack Shack lead to 3-1. Christian then retired Blaine, stranding Doc at first, and ending the inning.

Brian went 3-for-4 with three extra-base hits, and he earned the save on the mound, closing out game two for Jack Shack

Brett doubled to lead off the bottom of the fifth, and two batters later, Christian hit an RBI double to score him, narrowing the score to 3-2. Dustin then retired Dinger to strand Christian at second, ending the inning.

Brian led off the top of the fourth with a solo homer, putting Jack Shack back in front by two runs, 4-2. Two batters later, Turbo hit a one-out triple, but Christian stranded him at third, retiring Doc to end the inning.

Dustin delivers a pitch to Christian, who he outdueled on the mound in Jack Shack’s game two victory

Heading into the bottom of the sixth, Cheap Goats trailed 4-2. Jack Shack turned to their bullpen, bringing Brian to the mound to close things out. He retired the first batter he faced, Brett, before allowing a one-out double to Joey. Cheap Goats had the tying run at the plate, but they couldn’t rally. Brian retired Christian to strand Joey at second, ending the inning, and giving Jack Shack a 4-2 victory in game two.

The win gave Jack Shack a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.

W: Dustin (2-0)
L: Christian (1-3)
S: Brian (2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Dustin earned the win for Jack Shack, allowing two runs on six hits in five innings.
– Brian pitched one inning of relief for Jack Shack, allowing one hit, no runs, and picking up the save.
– Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, giving up four runs on seven hits in six innings.
– Brian led Jack Shack on offense, and was the only Jack Shack player with multiple hits. He went 3-for-4 with a double, triple, home run, two runs scored, and an RBI.
– Brett, Joey, and Christian each had multiple hits for Cheap Goats. Brett went 3-for-5 with three triples and two runs scored. Joey went 2-for-5 with a single and a double. Christian went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.

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Mike’s Game 2 Walk-Off Homer Gives Loss Mitigation 2-0 Series Lead Over Porkswords

2 Aug

After an incredible game 1, Mike came through yet again, and his walk-off homer in the bottom of the sixth gave Loss Mitigation a two game lead in the best-of-five first round series with the Porkswords

After carrying his team to victory in game 1, Mike put Loss Mitigation on his shoulders again in game 2. His walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth capped another great performance and gave his team a comfortable lead in the best-of-five first round series with the Porkswords.

Norris took the mound for Loss Mitigation, and he looked good early. After allowing a leadoff double to Adam, he retired Frosty and Josh to strand the runner, ending the inning.

With three innings of eligibility left after game 1, Josh started once again for the Porkswords. He rolled through the bottom of the first, retiring Mike and Nate in order.

A family of three watches the EWL playoff action from the third base line stands.

Bob singled to start the top of the second, but the Porkswords couldn’t get on the board, as Norris retired Adam and Frosty to strand the runner and end the inning.

Loss Mitigation would take a lead in the bottom of the second. Norris tripled to start the inning, but he was caught out in between third and home trying to extend the hit into an inside-the-park homer. Reggie followed with a triple, and Mike drove him in with a two-run blast, making the score 2-0. Josh retired Nate to end the inning, and he had met his innings limit for the week.

Adam of the Porkswords fields a ball off the left field fence while teammate Bob watches from center field

With a two-run lead, Norris rolled through the top of the third, sending Josh and Bob down consecutively.

Norris is pleased with his squad’s performance in game 2.

Loss Mitigation extended their lead in the bottom of the third. Adam entered the game for Josh, and he was hit hard right away. Norris singled, and Reggie drove him in with a two-run homer, making the score 4-0. The next batter, Mike, tripled, but similar to Norris in the previous inning, he was caught out between third and home trying to extend the hit into an inside-the-park homer. Nate followed with a single, but Josh avoided further damage, retiring Norris for the second out of the inning.

The Porkswords cut into the four run deficit in the top of the fourth. Frosty doubled with one out, and Josh drove him in with a two-run homer to right center. Norris retired Bob to end the inning, and the Porkswords had cut the score to 4-2.

Reggie singled to start the bottom of the fourth, and two batters later, Nate hit an RBI triple, pushing the Loss Mitigation lead to 5-2. Josh retired Norris to end the inning, and the Porkswords trailed by three runs.

Norris connects on one of his two hits in the game.

The Porkswords rallied once again in the top of the fifth, tying the game. Adam led off with a triple, and he scored from third on Frosty’s RBI single that cut the score to 5-3. Two batters later, Bob doubled to put runners on second and third, and Adam cleared the bases with an RBI triple, his second three-bagger of the inning. Norris retired Frosty for the second out of the inning, but he had allowed three runs, and the game was tied at 5-5.

Frosty, who made his triumphant return to the wiffle diamond, celebrates after scoring a run in the fourth inning.

Loss Mitigation pulled back ahead in the bottom of the fifth. Reggie tripled for the second time in the game, and Mike drove him in with an RBI double that made the score 6-5. Adam retired Nate and Norris to end the inning, and the Porkswords needed a run in the top of the sixth to extend the game.

Nate, who went 2-for-5 with a single and a triple for Loss Mitigation, poses for the wiffle camera.

Josh led off the final frame with a triple, and Bob came through in the clutch, hitting an RBI single to tie the game at 6-6. Norris retired Adam and Frosty to end the inning, but the Porkswords had evened the game for yet another time.

With a chance to walk-off with a two game lead in the series, Mike and Loss Mitigation did just that, on cue. Reggie singled for his fifth hit of the game, and Mike, who had reached base safely in nine of his first eleven at-bats of the series, came to the plate. He delivered for Loss Mitigation again, crushing a two-run bomb to right-center, ending the game, and giving Loss Mitigation an 8-6 victory.

The win put Loss Mitigation ahead 2-0 in the best-of-five first round series with the Porkswords, one win away from clinching a berth in the 2018 EWL Wiffle Series.

W: Norris (1-0)
L: Adam (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Norris pitched the complete game win for Loss Mitigation, allowing six runs on ten hits in six innings.
– Adam took the loss in relief for the Porkswords. He gave up six runs on ten hits in three innings pitched.
– Josh started for the Porkswords and earned a no-decision, giving up two runs on three hits in two innings.
– Mike led Loss Mitigation on offense, going 4-for-6 with a double, a triple, two home runs, two runs scored, and five RBI. He became the first player to hit a walk-off home run in the EWL playoffs since Nate hit two for Eastbound & Dahn in the 2015 playoffs.
– Reggie White was a perfect 5-for-5 in the game, with two singles, two triples, a home run, five runs scored, and two RBI.
– Adam led the Porkswords at the plate, going 3-for-6 with a double, two triples, a run scored, and two RBI.

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