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Kyle and Jude lead Guacamol-yay to Shut-out Win Over Cheap Goats

27 May

Kyle went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a triple, and a run scored to help lead Guacamol-yay to their first win of the 2022 EWL season

Brum was dominant on the mound, pitching a two-hit shutout, and Kyle and Jude each contributed three hits, as Guacamol-yay picked up their first win of the season with a 4-0 victory over Cheap Goats. Jude had three extra-base hits, Kyle had two, and Brum had two hits as Guac kept Cheap Goats winless after the first week of the 2022 season.

Christian started on the mound for Cheap Goats, and after allowing a one-out triple to Kyle, he stranded him, retiring Austin to end the inning.

Brum also escaped damage in the bottom of the first. He allowed a one-out double to Miller, but stranded him, retiring Christian to end the inning.

Guacamol-yay would give Brum all the run support he would need in the top of the second. Brum singled to start the inning, and two batters later, Jude hit an RBI triple to put Guac ahead 1-0. Christian then retired Bohn to end the inning.

Jude, who went 3-for-3 with a double, two triples, a run scored, and an RBI, prepares to connect on a pitch from Christian

Brum got into a groove starting in the bottom of the second, retiring Cheap Goats in order.

Alec singled to start the top of the third, and Kyle followed with a single, putting runners on first and third with no outs. Christian escaped the inning, however, retiring Austin and Brum to strand both runners, and the score remained 1-0.

Brum sent Joey and Miller down consecutively in the bottom of the third.

Guacamol-yay extended their lead in the top of the fourth. Jan led off with a single, and he moved from first to third when Jude followed with a double. Christian got Bohn to ground out for the first out of the inning, but Jan scored on the play, putting Guacamol-yay in front 2-0. Christian then retired Alec to strand Jude at third, ending the inning.

Brum retired Christian and Jordan in the bottom of the fourth, the fifth and sixth consecutive batters he retired in order.

Kyle led off the top of the fifth with a double, and he scored from second when Austin grounded out to center for the first out of the inning. Brum singled, but Christian retired Jan to strand him at first, and Guacamol-yay led 3-0.

Dinger singled to lead off the bottom of the fifth, but it was the last hit Cheap Goats would get in the game. Brum retired Joey and Miller to strand Dinger at first, ending the inning.

Brum delivers a pitch to Miller as part of a complete game two-hit shutout of Cheap Goats

Jude tripled to lead off the top of the sixth, and he scored when Bohn followed with an RBI single. Christian retired Alec and Kyle to end the inning, and Guacamol-yay had grown their lead to 4-0.

Brum made quick work of Cheap Goats in the bottom of the sixth, retiring Christian and Jordan in order to end the game, giving Guacamol-yay a 4-0 win.

The win moved Guacamol-yay to 1-1 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to the bottom of the EWL standings at 0-2.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Brum pitched a two-hit shutout for Guacamol-yay, the first shutout of the 2022 EWL season, and the first since Brian and Adam combined on a shutout for Jack Shack in July of 2021, and Dinger and Christian also combined on a shutout for Cheap Goats the same day.
– Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, allowing four runs on eleven hits in six innings.
– Jude and Kyle led Guacamol-yay on offense. Jude went 3-for-3 with a double, two triples, a run scored, and an RBI. Kyle went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a triple, and a run scored.
– Miller had the only extra-base hit for Cheap Goats. He went 1-for-3 with a double.

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Jack Shack Rally in Bottom of the Fifth to Steal 4-3 Victory Over Guacamol-yay

24 May

Adam went 2-for-4 for Jack Shack with a double and a triple, and he drove in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth.

It was a combined effort between proven veterans and a handful of rookies, as Jack Shack scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth to come-from-behind, beating Guacamol-yay 4-3. Veterans Josh and Adam, as well as rookies Jared and Rob, each had hits in the fifth, and Jack Shack started a new era for the franchise with a win in the season opener.

EWL rookie Sean took the mound for Jack Shack, making his first career appearance. He retired the first batter he faced, Alec, before allowing back-to-back singles to Kyle and Austin. Guacamol-yay had two runners on with one out, but Sean escaped the first jam of his wiffle career. He retired Brum to strand both runners, ending the inning.

Jude started for Guacamol-yay, and he allowed a leadoff double to Adam. Josh followed with a double, putting runners on second and third with no outs. Jared, in his first career at-bat, hit a sac fly to center, scoring Adam, and Jack Shack led 1-0. Jude then retired Rob to strand Josh at third, ending the inning.

Guacamol-yay quickly pulled even in the top of the second. Jan led off with a double, and he moved to third when Jude followed with a single. Sean got Bohn to fly out for the first out of the inning, but Jan tagged and scored on the play, and the sac fly tied the game at 1-1. Sean then retired Alec to strand one runner, ending the inning with the game tied.

Jude retired the side in order in the bottom of the second, sending Sean and Adam down consecutively.

Sean matched him in the top of the third, retiring Kyle and Austin in order.

Jared singled with one out in the bottom of the third, but Jude stranded him, retiring Rob to end the inning.

Guacamol-yay would pull ahead in the top of the fourth. Brum led off with a single, and two batters later, Jude doubled, putting runners on second and third with no outs. Bohn cleared the bases with an RBI single, driving in two runs and putting Guacamol-yay ahead 3-1. Sean then retired Alec to strand Bohn at first, ending the inning, and Jack Shack trailed by two.

Jude continued to pitch effectively in the bottom of the fourth, retiring Sean and Adam in order.

Sean got back on track in the top of the fifth, sending Kyle and Austin down, and the score remained 3-1.

Sean pitched a complete game win in his EWL debut for Jack Shack, allowing three runs on seven hits.

Down two, Jack Shack mounted a rally in the bottom of the fifth. Josh led off the inning with a double, and Jared followed with an RBI single, scoring Josh to cut the score to 3-2. Rob then tripled, driving in Jared and the game was tied at 3-3. Jude struck out Sean, but Jack Shack had the go-ahead run on third with one out. Adam capitalized, hitting an RBI triple to score Rob, and Jack Shack led 4-3. Jude finally escaped the inning by retiring Josh, and Guacamol-yay were down a run heading into their final at-bat.

Sean made quick work of Guacamol-yay in the top of the sixth. He struck out Brum, and then he retired Jan to end the inning and the game, closing out a 4-3 comeback win for Jack Shack.

The win moved Jack Shack to 1-0 on the season, and Guacamol-yay dropped to 0-1 with the loss.

W: Sean (1-0)
L: Jude (0-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Sean pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out one.
– Jude took the loss for Guacamol-yay, giving up four runs on seven hits and striking out one in five innings.
– Adam, Josh, and Jared each had two hits to lead Jack Shack. Adam went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, a run scored, and an RBI. Josh went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored, and Jared went 2-for-2 with two singles, a sac fly, a run scored, and two RBI.
– Jude was the only Guacamol-yay player with multiple hits, going 2-for-2 with a single, a double, and a run scored.

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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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    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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    Tom Hits Walk-Off Homer for Second Consecutive Game to Give Shady Characters 4-3 Win Over Guacamol-yay and Commanding 2-0 Series Lead

    4 Aug
    • Tom displays two thumbs up for two walk-off homers. Hours after he won game one with a walk-off homer, he did it again in game two.

    For the second consecutive game Guacamol-yay outplayed Shady Characters, and for the second consecutive game, Shady Characters hung around just long enough for Tom to come to the plate with the game on the line. After ending game one with a dramatic three-run walk-off homer, Tom did it again, hitting a solo homer in the bottom of the sixth to walk Shady Characters off with a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five first round series. Tom became the second player in league history to hit walk-off home runs in back-to-back playoff games, putting his squad a win away from clinching a Wiffle Series berth.

    Tom started for Shady Characters with only one inning of eligibility left for the week, and he made the most of it. After allowing a one-out single to Jude, he stranded him, retiring Josh K to end the inning.

    • Mike makes a difficult catch for an out in deep center field

    Josh K started on the mound for Guacamol-yay, and after only getting five hits off of him in six-plus innings of game one, their first four batters reached base safely in game two. Dylan led off with a double, but when Mike followed with a single, Dylan was thrown out trying to score at home. Tom followed with a single, scoring Mike from first, and Shady Characters led 1-0. Jason then doubled, putting two runners in scoring position with no outs. Josh K avoided further damage though, retiring Lucas to strand both runners, ending the inning.

    Guacamol-yay evened up the score in the top of the second. Sean led off with a double, and two batters later, Kyle hit an RBI triple to tie the game at 1-1. Lucas, who had relieved Tom on the mound, retired Jude to strand Kyle at third, ending the inning.

    Shady Characters pulled back in front in the bottom of the second when Mike hit a one-out solo homer to right, making the score 2-1. Tom followed with a single, but Josh K stranded him, retiring Jason to end the inning.

    • Mike rounds third after his solo homer in the second inning

    Lucas retired the side in order in the top of the third, sending Josh K and Sean down consecutively.

    Josh K had reached his innings limit, and Jude came to the mound in the bottom of the third. He retired Lucas and struck out Dylan, as the score remained 2-1.

    Jan doubled to lead off the top of the fourth, putting the tying run in scoring position. Lucas escaped the inning, however, retiring Kyle and Jude to strand Jan at second, ending the inning.

    • Jan went 2-for-3 with two doubles for Guacamol-yay

    Shady Characters extended their lead in the bottom of the fourth. Mike led off with a single, and two batters later, Jason hit a one-out double to score Mike. Jason was caught out trying to extend the hit into a triple, ending the inning, but Shady Characters now led 3-1.

    Josh K singled to start the top of the fifth, but when Sean lined out to center for the first out of the inning, Josh K was doubled up at first, ending the inning.

    Jude retired the side in order in the bottom of the fifth, and Guacamol-yay trailed 3-1 heading into their final at-bat.

    Jan doubled to lead off the top of the sixth, putting the tying run at the plate. Kyle launched a two-run bomb to right-center, tying the game at 3-3. Lucas then retired Jude and Josh K to end the inning.

    • Kyle’s dramatic two-run homer in the top of the sixth tied the game at 3-3

    Jude retired Mike for the first out in the bottom of the sixth, and Guacamol-yay was one out from sending the second consecutive game of the series to extra innings, but Tom had other ideas. With the game tied at 3-3, he hit a solo shot to right-center, and his walk-off homer gave Shady Characters a 4-3 win in game two.

    • Shady Characters celebrate at the plate as Tom wins game two with a solo walk-off homer in the bottom of the sixth

    The win gave Shady Characters a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series with Guacamol-yay, one win away from advancing to the Wiffle Series for the first time since 2019.

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

    Box Score

    Game Notes:
    – Lucas picked up the win for Shady Characters, allowing three runs on six hits in five innings of relief.
    – Jude took the loss for Guacamol-yay, giving up two runs on three hits and striking out one in three-and-a-half innings of relief
    – Tom took a no-decision for Shady Characters, allowing no runs on one hit in one inning.
    – Josh K got a no-decision for Guacamol-yay, giving up two runs on six hits in two innings.
    – Tom led Shady Characters in the victory, going 3-for-4 with two singles, two RBI and the walk-off homer to win the game. Tom became the third player in EWL history with two playoff walk-off home runs, joining Vassallo and Nate. Tom and Nate each hit walk-off homers in back-to-back games in the first round of the playoffs.
    – Mike also went 3-for-4 with two singles and a homer, and he scored three of the four Shady Characters runs.
    – Kyle and Jan led Guacamol-yay in the game two loss. Kyle went 2-for-4 with a triple, a homer, a run scored, and three RBI. Jan went 2-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored.

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