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Jack Shack Shock Guac Boys with Four Runs in Bottom of Sixth to Walk Off with Game Four Win and Advance to Wiffle Series

14 Sep

Jacob’s game-winning walk-off two-RBI single in the bottom of the sixth capped a stunning Jack Shack comeback that ended the game and the series, clinching his squad a berth in the 2024 Wiffle Series

In a stunning turn of events, trailing 4-1 in the bottom of the sixth, Jack Shack scored four runs to walk-off with a game four victory, winning the best-of-five series with Guac Boys and advancing to the Wiffle Series. Guac Boys were one out away from winning game four and forcing a decisive game five before the wheels fell off, as Jack Shack produced five hits in the bottom of the sixth, the same amount they had in the five previous innings combined. For the fifth consecutive week, Guac Boys lost a game they led in the fifth or sixth inning, this time ending a season they started 8-2 in disappointment. Jacob’s two RBI single was the game-winning hit, as Jack Shack advanced to the Wiffle Series with hopes to dethrone three-time defending champions Shady Characters.

Jon D took the mound for Jack Shack, and for the fourth consecutive game in the series, Guac Boys got on the board in the first inning. Alec led off with a double, and two batters later, Jude hit an RBI double to score him, giving Guac Boys a 1-0 lead. Jon D retired Form to strand Jude at second, ending the inning.

Bohn started for Guac Boys, and he allowed a leadoff triple to Josh. Jon M followed with an RBI single, scoring Josh, and the game was tied 1-1. Bohn got Ryan to ground out to the mound and doubled up Jon M on the play, ending the inning.

Tone led off the top of the second with a solo homer, putting Guac Boys in front 2-1. Jon D then retired Jan and Alec to end the inning.

Jon D led off the bottom of the second with a triple, but Bohn stranded him, retiring Jacob and Josh to end the inning, maintaining the one-run lead.

Bohn singled to start the top of the third, and he moved to second when Jude followed with a single. With no outs and two on, Form singled, scoring Bohn, and Guac Boys led 3-1. Guac Boys continued to have two on with no outs, and Jon D struck out Tone for the first out of the inning. He then retired Jan to strand both runners, avoiding further damage, and Jack Shack trailed by two runs.

Jon M led off the bottom of the third with a double, but Bohn stranded him, retiring Ryan and Jon D to end the inning.

Jon D rolled through the top of the fourth, retiring Alec and Bohn in order.

Bohn had reached his innings limit for the week, and Guac Boys turned to their bullpen in the bottom of the fourth, bringing Jan to the mound. He retired the first two batters he faced, Jacob and Josh, and Guac Boys held on to a 3-1 lead.

Jon D once again cruised in the top of the fifth, retiring Jude and Form in order.

Jon M led off the bottom of the fifth with a double, but Jack Shack couldn’t capitalize. Jan retired Ryan and Jon to to strand the runner, and Guac Boys continued to lead by two runs.

Tone led off the top of the sixth with a solo homer, his second of the game, putting Guac Boys ahead 4-1. Two batter later, Alec hit a one-out single, but Jon D stranded him, retiring Bohn to end the inning, and Jack Shack would need three runs in the bottom of the sixth.

Jacob led off the bottom of the sixth with a triple, and he scored when Josh followed with an RBI single, cutting the score to 4-2. Jan got Jon M to fly out to the mound for the first out of the inning, and Guac Boys were an out away from going to game five. Ryan followed with a double, putting runners on second and third with one out. Jon D came to the plate with the tying run on second, and he delivered an RBI double, but only one run scored on the play. Guac Boys led 4-3 with two runners in scoring position and one out. Jacob hit a line drive to left-center, reached first safely, and emptied the bases, scoring Ryan and Jon D to give Jack Shack a 5-4 walk-off victory, ending the series in dramatic fashion.

Jack Shack’s victory clinched the best-of-five first round series with Guac Boys 3-1, and they advance to the Wiffle Series to face Shady Characters in a rematch of the 2022 championship series.

W: Jon D (1-1)
L: Jan (0-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Jon D pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack, allowing four runs on eight hits and striking out one.
– Jan took the loss for Guac Boys in relief, giving up four runs on six hits in 2.5 innings.
– Bohn started the game for Guac Boys and picked up a no-decision, allowing one run on four hits in three innings.
– Jon M led Jack Shack in the series-clinching win, going 3-for-4 with a single, two doubles, and an RBI.
– Josh, Jon D, and Jacob also had two hits apiece and each went 2-for-4 for Jack Shack. Josh had a single, a triple, two runs scored, and an RBI. Jon D had a double, a triple, a run scored, and an RBI. And Jacob had a triple, a single, a run scored, and two RBI, including the game-winning walk-off hit in the bottom of the sixth inning.
– Tone led Guac Boys in the loss, going 2-for-3 with two solo homers. Jude also went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, and an RBI.

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

14 Sep

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Box Score

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

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Brian’s Walk-Off Homer Wins Game Four as Jack Shack Force Pivotal Game 5 Against Cheap Goats

3 Sep
  • Brian pitched five shutout innings of relief, escaped a critical jam in the top of the eighth, and hit the game-winning walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth

With the game tied at 3-3 in after seven innings, and as darkness settled over the Wiffle Diamond, game four of the first round series between Jack Shack and Cheap Goats was suspended. When the game was resumed a week later, Jack Shack escaped a jam in the top of the eighth, and they walked off with a win in the bottom of the eighth when Brian hit a two-run bomb that forced a decisive game five to determine the winner of the best-of-five first round series. The defending champs lived to fight another game, extending the series against Cheap Goats, who they beat in the 2020 Wiffle Series.

Adam started on the mound for Jack Shack, and Cheap Goats took an early lead in the top of the first. After retiring Brett, Adam allowed a one-out triple to Joey. Miller singled, scoring Joey, and Cheap Goats led 1-0. Adam then retired Christian to strand Miller at first, ending the inning.

Dinger took the mound for Cheap Goats, and he fought his way out of trouble in the bottom of the first. After retiring Adam to start the inning, he allowed back-to-back singles to Josh D and Brian, putting runners on first and second with one out. Dinger buckled down, getting Turbo to ground out to center, stranding both runners and ending the inning.

  • Joey went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, an intentional walk, and scored two of Cheap Goats’ three runs

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

Dinger allowed a one-out double to Adam in the bottom of the second, but retired Josh D to strand him at second, ending the inning, and the score remained 1-0.

Cheap Goats extended their lead in the top of the third. Joey led off with a double, and Miller drove him in with an RBI double, making the score 2-0. Two batters later, Dinger hit a one-out double, scoring Miller, and Cheap Goats led 3-0. Adam then retired Brett to end the inning, stranding Dinger at second, and Jack Shack trailed by three.

Jack Shack cut into the deficit in the bottom of the third. With one out, Turbo hit a solo homer to right-center, and Jack Shack trailed 3-1. Dinger then retired Doc to end the inning.

  • Turbo’s solo homer in the bottom of the third put Jack Shack on the board

Jack Shack turned to the bullpen in the top of the fourth, bringing their ace Brian to the mound. He retired Joey and Miller in order.

Dinger matched Brian in the bottom of the fourth, retiring Adam and Josh D in order.

Brian continued to roll in the top of the fifth, sending Christian and Dinger down consecutively.

Once again, Dinger did the same, retiring Brian and Turbo in the bottom of the fifth.

Cheap Goats could not add to their lead in the top of the sixth, as Brian send Brett and Joey down in order, and Jack Shack trailed 3-1 heading into what could have been their final at-bat of the 2021 season.

As they have for the last three seasons, when their backs were against the wall, Jack Shack rallied. Needing two runs to extend their 2021 season, they did just that in the bottom of the sixth. Doc led off with a double, and Adam followed with a two-run homer, tying the game at 3-3. Jack Shack needed one more run to end the game, but Dinger regrouped, and retired Josh D and Brian to send the game to extra innings.

  • Adam’s two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth both saved and extended Jack Shack’s season, sending the game to extra innings.

Brian continued to dominate on the mound, retiring Miller and Christian in the top of the seventh, the seventh and eighth consecutive batters he retired since entering the game.

Dinger remained on the mound in the the bottom of the seventh, and he retired Turbo and Doc in order.

At this point the Wiffle Diamond had become very dark, and considering the stakes, the game was called due to darkness.

  • Josh went 2-for-5 with two singles and a run scored

Several weeks later, after a rainout, the game was resumed.

Brian remained on the mound in the top of the eighth. After retiring Dinger, he allowed a one-out triple to Brett, putting the go-ahead run on third. Jack Shack elected to walk Joey to face Miller. With one out and runners on the corners, Brian got Miller to fly out to left, stranding both runners and ending the inning.

  • Brian’s walk-off homer in the bottom of the eighth forced a fifth game to decide which team will advance to the 2021 Wiffle Series to face Shady Characters

After escaping the jam in the top of the eighth, Brian provided more heroics in the bottom of the inning. Christian took over on the mound for Cheap Goats, and he retired Adam, the first batter he faced. The next batter, Josh D, singled, putting the winning run on base. Brian came to the plate and with one swing, he ended the game and extended the series. His walk-off two-run homer gave Jack Shack a 5-3 win, forcing game five to determine who would advance to the 2021 Wiffle Series.

W: Brian (2-2)
L: Christian (0-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Brian earned the win on the mound for Jack Shack, pitching five scoreless innings of relief, allowing only one hit.
– Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, allowing two runs on two hits in half an inning of relief.
– Both starting pitchers earned no decisions. Adam allowed three runs on five hits in three innings, and Dinger gave up three runs on six hits in seven innings.
– Brian led Jack Shack on offense, going 2-for-5 with a single, the walk-off two-run homer to win the game, a run scored, and two RBI.
– Adam also went 2-for-5 for Jack Shack with a double, a home run, a run scored, and two RBI.
– Joey led Cheap Goats on offense, going 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two runs scored, and an intentional walk.

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Jason Hits Three Homers to Eliminate Guacamol-yay and Advance Shady Characters to Wiffle Series

2 Sep
  • Jason was dominant on offense and propelled Shady Characters into the Wiffle Series with three homers and five RBI in game 4

Jason homered three times and drove in five of Shady Characters’ six runs in game four, beating Guacamol-yay 6-4, sealing the series, and advancing Shady Characters to the Wiffle Series for the first time since 2019. Mike and Lucas also contributed three hits, and the #1 seed Shady Characters will await the conclusion of the Jack Shack vs. Cheap Goats series to see who their opponent will be in the 2021 EWL Wiffle Series.

Josh K started on the mound for Guacamol-yay, and he fell behind early. Dylan led off the top of the first with a triple, and when Mike grounded out for the first out of the inning, Dylan scored, putting Shady Characters ahead 1-0. Josh K then retired Jason to end the inning.

  • Jason makes a tough catch for an out in right field

With Tom K out for the week, Lucas took the mound for Shady Characters. After retiring Jan to start the game, Lucas allowed a one-out triple to Josh K. Josh K got overly aggressive on the play, attempting to complete an inside-the-park homer, and was caught out, ending the inning.

Josh K allowed a leadoff single to Lucas in the top of the second, but stranded him, retiring Dylan and Mike to end the inning.

Guacamol-yay pulled ahead in the bottom of the second. Kyle singled with one out, and Jude followed with a two-run shot to right-center, giving Guacamol-yay a 2-1 lead. Ryan followed with a single, but the rally ended there, as Lucas retired Jan to strand Ryan at first, ending the inning.

Josh K had reached his innings limit for the week, and Jude came to the mound from the bullpen for Guacamol-yay. The first batter he faced, Jason, launched a solo shot to deep right field, tying the game at 2-2. Jude retired the next two batters to end the inning.

    Guacamol-yay rallied once again in the bottom of the third. Lucas fanned Josh K to start the inning, but Sean followed with a solo homer, putting Guacamol-yay in front 3-2. Kyle followed with a double, and Jude drove him in with an RBI single, making the score 4-2. Lucas retired Ryan to end the inning, stranding Jude at first, and Shady Characters trailed by two.

    Shady Characters bounced back in the top of the fourth. Mike led off with a single, and Jason drove him in with a two-run bomb to right-center, tying the game at 4-4. Two batters later, Dylan hit a one-out single, but Jude stranded him at second, retiring Mike to end the inning.

    Lucas had met his innings limit for the week, and Shady Characters brought Dylan in from the bullpen in the bottom of the fourth. He retired Jan and Josh K in order, and the game remained tied 4-4.

    Lucas hit a one-out single in the top of the fifth, but Jude stranded him, retiring Dylan to end the inning.

    In the bottom of the fifth, Dylan became the first player in the eleven year history of the EWL to strike out the side in a playoff game, fanning Sean and Kyle consecutively, and the game was tied 4-4 heading into the sixth inning.

    • Dylan had two extra-base hits, earned the win in relief, and became the first player in league history to strike out the side in a playoff game.

    Facing a potential game five with a loss in game four, Shady Characters pulled away in the top of the sixth. Mike singled to lead off the inning, and Jason drove him in with his third homer of the game, another two-run shot that put Shady Characters in front 6-4. Lucas followed with a single, and two batters later, Mike singled to put runners on the corners with one out. Guacamol-yay intentionally walked Jason, loading the bases for Lucas. The move worked, as Lucas grounded out to left, stranding three runners and ending the inning.

    With their 2021 season on the line, Guacamol-yay came into the bottom of the sixth needing two runs to force extra innings. Dylan remained on the mound for Shady Characters, and he made quick work of Guacamol-yay. He retired Jude and Ryan in order, ending the game, giving Shady Characters a 6-4 victory.

    • Jason’s two-run homer in the sixth, his third bomb of the game, put Shady Characters ahead for good in game four

    The win clinched the best-of-five first round series for Shady Characters, as they advance to the 2021 Wiffle Series, their third Wiffle Series appearance in franchise history.

    The loss ended Guacamol-yay’s 2021 season, their third consecutive first round exit.

    W: Dylan (1-0)
    L: Jude (0-2)

    Box Score

    Game Notes:
    – Dylan earned the win for Shady Characters, pitching three perfect innings of relief, and becoming the first player in league history to strike out the side in a playoff game.
    – Jude took the loss for Shady Characters, allowing five runs on nine hits in four innings.
    – Both starting pitchers earned no decisions. Lucas allowed four runs on seven hits and struck out one in three innings for Shady Characters. Josh K allowed one run on two hits in two innings for Guacamol-yay.
    – Jason led Shady Characters in the win, going 3-for-5 with three home runs, three runs scored, five RBI, and an intentional walk.
    – Lucas and Mike also had three hits each for Shady Characters. Mike went 3-for-6 with three singles, two runs scored, and an RBI. Lucas went 3-for-6 with three singles.
    – Kyle and Jude each had two hits for Guacamol-yay in the loss. Kyle went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, and two runs scored. Jude went 2-for-3 with a single, a home run, a run scored, and three RBI.

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    Blose and Guthrie Lift Cookies & Cream to Game 4 Win Over Ham Slams and Force Pivotal Game 5

    31 Jul

    Blose went 4-for-6 to lead Cookies & Cream, driving in four of the seven Cookies & Cream runs

    Blose went 4-for-6 to lead Cookies & Cream, driving in four of the seven Cookies & Cream runs

    After falling behind 2-1 in the best-of-five series with the Ham Slams, Cookies & Cream bounced back in game 4, winning 7-4 and forcing a game 5 where the winner will advance to the Wiffle Series to face Questionable Outfit. Blose and Guthrie each went 4-for-6 to lead Cookies, with Blose contributing a single, two doubles, and a homer and Guthrie collecting a single, two doubles, and a triple.

    The Ham Slams ace, Josh, took the mound for the Ham Slams, and he fell behind early. Guthrie led off the game with a triple, and Blose drove him in with an RBI double that put Cookies & Cream ahead 1-0. Two batters later, Dinger singled, putting runners on the corners with one out. Guthrie then singled, scoring Blose to make the score 2-0. Cookies had two men on and were threatening to take a big lead, but Josh retired Blose to end the inning, stranding both runners.

    Cookies & Cream started Joey in his first pitching appearance of the 2016 postseason. After retiring Josh to start the bottom of the first, Dan tripled. Joe continued to swing a hot bat, hitting an RBI double to make the score 2-1. Joey then retired Adam to strand Joe and end the inning, and Cookies & Cream led by a run after one.

    Josh fanned Joey for the first out in the top of the second, and he got Dinger to fly out to center for the second out. Joey allowed a one-out double to Dan in the bottom of the second, but stranded him, retiring Joe to end the inning.

    Cookies & Cream would jump out to a big lead in the top of the third. Guthrie doubled to start the inning, and when Blose followed with a single, Guthrie was caught trying to get from first to third for the first out of the inning. With one out and a runner on first, Joey tripled, scoring Blose, and Cookies led 3-1. Dinger then singled, scoring Joey to put Cookies ahead 4-1. Guthrie followed with a double to put runners on second and third, and Blose cleared the bases with a two-RBI double, extending the Cookies lead to 6-1. Josh finally escaped the inning by retiring Joey, stranding Blose at second.

    Down 6-1, the Ham Slams were retired in order in the bottom of the third, as Adam and Josh flew out to Jordan in center field. Josh matched Joey in the top of the fourth, sending Dinger and Guthrie down consecutively.

    The Ham Slams cut into the Cookies & Cream lead in the bottom of the fourth. Joe triple with one out, and Kessler drove him in with a two-run blast to left, making the score 6-3. Joey then retired Josh to end the inning, and Cookies & Cream led by three runs.

    Kessler squares up a pitch. His two-run homer in the fourth inning narrow the Cookies & Cream lead.

    Kessler squares up a pitch. His two-run homer in the fourth inning narrow the Cookies & Cream lead.

    Blose led off the top of the fifth with a solo shot to left, putting Cookies & Cream ahead 7-3. Joey followed with a double, but Cookies couldn’t add more insurance runs, as Josh retired Dinger and Guthrie to strand the runner and end the inning.

    Dan tripled to start the bottom of the fifth, and he scored on a Joe groundout to right field. Joey then retired Kessler for the second out of the inning, and Cookies led 7-4 heading into the sixth.

    Guthrie went 4-for-6 with three extra-base hits in game 4

    Guthrie went 4-for-6 with three extra-base hits in game 4

    Josh retired the side in order in the sixth, as Blose and Joey both popped out.

    Up four runs, Joey remained in the game to close things out in the bottom of the sixth. He got Josh to fly out to Blose in left for the first out of the inning, and Dan flew out to deep center field for the second out, ending the inning and the game.

    The 7-4 Cookies & Cream win tied the series, forcing a decisive game 5 in the first round series.

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

    Box Score

    Game Notes:
    – Joey pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, giving up 4 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings.
    – Josh took the loss for the Ham Slams, allowing 7 runs on 12 hits and striking out one in 6 innings.
    – Blose and Guthrie each went 4-for-6 to lead Cookies & Cream. Blose had a single, 2 doubles, a home run, 3 runs scored, and 4 RBI. Guthrie had a single, 2 doubles, a triple, 2 runs scored, and one RBI.
    – Dan led the Ham Slams on offense, going 3-for-5 with a double, two triples, and two runs scored.
    – Cookies & Cream have played in a game 5 the past four consecutive years in the first round of the playoffs.
    – Dan tied the single-game playoff record for triples, with two.

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