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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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Brett Powers Cheap Goats Past Jack Shack 7-4 to Win Game 3

12 Aug
  • Brett went 4-for-5 with three doubles and a two-run homer as Cheap Goats took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series with Jack Shack after winning game three

Brett went 4-for-5 with three doubles, a homer, and three RBI, as Cheap Goats stormed out to an early lead and beat Jack Shack 7-4 to take game three of their best-of-five first round series. Joey drove in the other four runs for Cheap Goats, and Miller pitched the complete game win as Cheap Goats took a 2-1 lead in the series.

Brian started on the mound for Jack Shack, and he fell behind early. Brett led off with a double, and Joey drove him in with an RBI single that gave Cheap Goats an immediate 1-0 lead. Brian avoided further damage, retiring Miller and Christian to strand Joey at first, ending the inning.

  • Adam connects on one of his two triples in the game

Jack Shack quickly tied things up in the bottom of the first. Adam led off with a triple, and when Miller got Josh D to ground out for the first out of the inning, Adam scored to tie the game at 1-1. Miller then retired Brian to end the inning.

Brett doubled with one out in the top of the second, but Brian retired Joey to strand him, ending the inning.

  • Brian went 3-for-4 with three doubles in the Jack Shack loss

Miller rolled through the bottom of the second, retiring Turbo and Doc in order, and the game remained tied at 1-1.

Cheap Goats took a big lead in the top of the third. Miller doubled, and he moved to third when Christian followed with a single. Brian struck out Dinger for the first out of the inning, but Brett followed with an RBI double, scoring Miller to give Cheap Goats a 2-1 lead. The next batter, Joey, emptied the bases, and his three-run homer extended the Cheap Goats lead to 5-1. Miller followed with a double, and Jack Shack made a call to the bullpen, replacing Brian with Adam. Adam retired the first batter he faced, Christian, stranding Miller at second to end the inning.

  • Joey’s three-run homer in the third gave Cheap Goats a 5-1 lead

Jack Shack narrowed the deficit in the bottom of the third. With one out, Josh D laced a solo homer to right-center, cutting the score to 5-2. Brian followed with a double, but Miller stranded him at second, retiring Turbo to end the inning.

Adam cruised through the top of the fourth, retiring Dinger and Brett in order.

  • Josh D’s solo homer in the third cut the score to 5-2

Jack Shack cut further into the Cheap Goats lead in the bottom of the fourth. Doc led off with a double, and Adam drove him in with an RBI triple that made the score 5-3. Miller got Josh D to ground out for the first out of the inning, but Adam scored from third on the play, and Jack Shack trailed 5-4. Brian followed with a one-out double, but Jack Shack couldn’t tie the game. Miller retired Turbo to strand Brian at second, ending the inning.

  • Christian went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and two runs scored

Adam continued to pitch effectively in the top of the fifth, retiring Joey and Miller in order.

Miller matched him in the bottom of the fifth, sending Doc and Adam down consecutively.

Up 5-4, Cheap Goats added insurance runs in the top of the sixth. Christian led off with a double, and two batters later, Brett hit a two-run homer to right-center, putting Cheap Goats ahead 7-4. Brian retired Joey to end the inning, and Jack Shack trailed by three heading into their final at-bat.

  • Miller pitched the complete game win for Cheap Goats and went 2-for-4 with two doubles at the plate

Miller remained on the mound to close things out for Cheap Goats, and after retiring Josh D, he allowed a one-out triple to Brian. The rally would end there, however, as Miller retired Turbo to strand Brian at second, giving Cheap Goats a 7-4 win.

The win gave Cheap Goats a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five first round series.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Miller pitched the complete game win for Cheap Goats, allowing four runs on seven hits.
– Brian took the loss for Jack Shack, giving up five runs on eight hits and striking out one in 2.5 innings.
– Adam pitched 3.5 innings of relief for Jack Shack, allowing two runs on two hits.
– Brett led Cheap Goats at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three doubles, a homer, three runs scored, and three RBI.
– Joey also went 2-for-5 for Cheap Goats with a single, a homer, a run scored, and four RBI.
– Adam and Brian each had multiple hits for Jack Shack. Adam went 2-for-4 with two triples, two runs scored, and an RBI. Brian went 3-for-4 with three doubles.

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Guacamol-yay Defeat Shady Characters 4-2 to Stay Alive and Extend Series

11 Aug
  • Jan went 2-for-3 for Guacamol-yay, scoring two of their four runs in the game 3 victory

With their backs against the wall, Guacamol-yay extended their 2021 season, beating Shady Characters 4-2 in game three, forcing a fourth game in the best-of-five series. Jan, Sean, and Kyle each had two hits, Ryan went deep, and Josh K pitched a complete game win, as Guacamol-yay lived to fight another day.

Shady Characters took an early lead in the top of the first. Dylan led off with a single, and two batters later, Jason hit an RBI double, scoring Dylan to put Shady Characters ahead 1-0. Josh K then retired Lucas to strand Jason, ending the inning.

Guacamol-yay bounced back in the bottom of the first. Lucas, Shady Characters’ starter, allowed a leadoff single to Jan. Two batters later, Sean hit a two-run homer, putting Guacamol-yay in front 2-1. Kyle followed with a single, but Lucas stranded him, retiring Jude to end the inning.

  • Guacamol-yay celebrate at the plate after Sean’s two-run homer in the first

Shady Characters threatened in the top of the second, but Josh K escaped a jam. He allowed a one-out single to Mike, and Jason followed with a double, putting two runners in scoring position. Josh K buckled down, however, retiring Lucas to strand both runners, ending the inning.

Lucas rolled through the bottom of the second, retiring Ryan and Jan in order, and the score remained 2-1.

  • Ryan, who had a solo homer in the fourth, makes an outstanding leaping catch for an out in centerfield

Shady Characters evened the score in the top of the third when Dylan led off the inning with a solo homer. Josh K retired the next two batters, Mike and Jason, and the game was tied at 2-2.

Lucas escaped a jam in the bottom of the third. Sean singled with one out and moved to second when Kyle followed with a single. Guacamol-yay had two on and one out, but Lucas avoided damage, retiring Jude to strand both runners, ending the inning.

  • Dylan went 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a homer, and scored both Shady Characters’ runs in game 3

Josh K allowed a one-out double to Dylan in the top of the fourth, but stranded him, retiring Mike to end the inning, and the score remained 2-2.

Guacamol-yay pulled ahead in the bottom of the fourth. Ryan led off the inning with a solo homer, making the score 3-2. Jan doubled, and Josh K followed with an RBI single, scoring Jan from second to give Guacamol-yay a 4-2 lead. Lucas then struck out Sean and retired Kyle to strand Josh K at first, but Guacamol-yay now led by two runs.

  • Josh K was effective on the mound in game 3, pitching the complete game win while allowing only two runs

Josh K cruised through the top of the fifth, retiring Jason and Lucas in order.

Lucas got back on track in the bottom of the fifth, retiring Jude and Ryan in order, and Shady Characters trailed by two runs heading into the sixth.

  • Lucas delivers a pitch to Kyle, who went 2-for-3 with two singles in the Guacamol-yay win

Josh K stayed on the mound to close things out for Guacamol-yay, and he made quick work of Shady Characters. He retired Dylan and struck out Mike, ending the game and giving Guacamol-yay a 4-2 win.

The win staved off elimination for Guacamol-yay, and Shady Characters leads the best-of-five series 2-1.

W: Josh K (1-1)
L: Lucas (1-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Josh K pitched the complete game win for Guacamol-yay, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out one.
– Lucas took the loss in a complete game effort for Shady Characters, giving up four runs on eight hits and striking out one in five innings.
– Jan, Sean, and Kyle each had two hits for Guacamol-yay. Jan went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, and two runs scored. Sean went 2-for-3 with a single, a homer, a run scored, and two RBI. And Kyle went 2-for-3 with two singles.
– Dylan led Shady Characters in the loss, going 3-for-5 with a single, a double, a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI.

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Jack Shack Move to Brink of Title with 6-1 Win in Game 3

12 Oct

Dustin continued his hot hand on the mound, allowing only one hit before handing the ball to Brian. They combined for a three-hitter in Jack Shack’s game 3 victory.

Dustin and Brian combined to allow only one run on three hits as Jack Shack took a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Wiffle Series against Cheap Goats, moving them one win away from securing back-to-back titles. Dustin also homered, Turbo scored two run, and Doc drove in four of the Jack Shack runs, as Cheap Goats fell into a nearly insurmountable hole.

Dustin started on the mound, and he fell behind early. With one out in the top of the first, Joey hit a solo homer, putting Cheap Goats ahead 1-0. It would be the only run Cheap Goats scored in game three. Dustin then retired Christian to end the inning.

Cheap Goats celebrate at the plate after Joey’s solo homer in the top of the first

Jack Shack bounced back in the bottom of the first, and Dustin provided his own run support. With one out, he hit a solo homer off Cheap Goat’s starter, Christian, tying the game at 1-1. Christian then retired Turbo to end the inning.

Dustin rolled through the top of the second, retiring Dinger and Brett in order.

Doc is congratulated by teammates after his solo homer in the second inning

Jack Shack pulled ahead in the bottom of the second when Doc led off the inning with a solo homer, making the score 2-1. Christian retired Blaine and Brian to limit the damage, ending the inning.

Dustin continued to cruise in the top of the third, sending Joey and Christian down consecutively.

Christian delivers a pitch to Dustin, who went 2-for-3 with a single and a solo homer in what would be his last game of the Wiffle Series

Jack Shack extended their lead in the bottom of the third. Dustin led off with a single and moved from first to third when Turbo followed with a single. With no outs and runners on the corners, Doc hit a double off the right-center field wall, clearing the bases and putting Jack Shack in front 4-1. Christian retired Blaine and Brian to strand Doc at second, ending the inning.

Dustin retired Dinger to start the top of the fourth. Despite being in control, Jack Shack turned to the bullpen, bringing Brian to the mound. He retired Brett to end the inning.

Dustin snags a fly ball on the mound as darkness settles into the Wiffle Diamond

Turbo tripled with one out in the bottom of the fourth, and Doc drove him in with an RBI double, pushing the score to 5-1. Christian retired Blaine to end the inning, stranding Doc at second.

Joey doubled to lead off the top of the fifth, but Cheap Goats couldn’t rally. Brian retired Christian and Dinger to strand Joey at second, and the score remained 5-1.

Jack Shack added a final insurance run in the bottom of the fifth. Brian led off the inning with a triple, and the game was suspended due to darkness.

Doc, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a homer, and four RBI, awaits a pitch from Christian

A week later, the teams reconvened on the Wiffle Diamond and resumed action. Dustin, Jack Shack’s 2020 captain, was injured off the diamond between games, ruling him out for the season. Adam, co-MVP of the 2019 Wiffle Series, had been out nearly all of 2020 with an injury sustained early in the season. Having healed for months, he was available to return to the Jack Shack roster, and he was inserted into Dustin’s spot in the lineup. He was the first batter when play resumed, and he hit a double, scoring Brian to make the score 6-1. Christian retired Turbo for the first out of the inning before striking out Doc to strand Adam at second, ending the inning.

Cheap Goats trailed by five runs heading into the top of the sixth. Brian remained on the mound to close things out. He retired Brett, the first batter he faced, before allowing a one-out double to Joey. Cheap Goats couldn’t rally, however, as Brian retired Christian to strand the runner at second, ending the inning and the game, as Jack Shack won 6-1.

The win gave Jack Shack a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.

W: Dustin (3-0)
L: Christian (1-4)
S: Brian (3)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Dustin earned the win for Jack Shack, allowing one run on one hit in 3.5 innings pitched.
– Brian picked up the save for Jack Shack, pitching 2.5 innings of relief, allowing no runs n two hits.
– Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, giving up six runs on nine hits and striking out one in five innings.
– Doc led Jack Shack on offense, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, a run scored, and four RBI.
– Dustin and Turbo also had two hits each for Jack Shack. Dustin went 2-for-3 with a single, a homer, two runs scored, and an RBI. Turbo went 2-for-4 with a single, a triple, and two runs scored.
– Joey had the only hits for Cheap Goats, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, a run scored, and an RBI.

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