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Thomas Belts Four Homers as Shady Characters Cruise Past Cheap Goats 10-3 in Game 1

7 Sep

Thomas made a splash in his first career playoff game, going 4-for-4 with four home runs, four runs scored, and six RBI as Shady Characters won game one 10-3

Three-time defending champions Shady Characters started their repeat campaign with a definitive win over Cheap Goats in their best-of-five series, pulling ahead 8-0 and holding on to win 10-3. Their all-world rookie, Thomas, was electric in his first career playoff game, going 4-for-4 with four homers, driving in six runs and earning an intentional walk in his final at-bat. Nate and Billy each had three hits, and Tom went deep twice in addition to pitching the complete game win, as Shady Characters opened the playoffs in style.

Tom started on the mound for Shady Characters in game 1, and he retired Joey and Courtlen in order in the top of the first.

Christian took the mound for Cheap Goats, and he fell behind early. After retiring Tom to start the game, he allowed a one-out double to Nate. Thomas followed with a two-run bomb, putting Shady Characters ahead 2-0. Billy followed with a double, but Christian stranded him, retiring Lucas to end the inning.

Tom rolled through the top of the second, sending Christian and Dinger down consecutively.

Shady Characters opened up a big early lead in the bottom of the second. Tom led off the inning with a solo homer, providing his own run support and giving Shady Characters a 3-0 lead. Nate singled, and Thomas followed with his second two-run blast of the game, extending the lead to 5-0. Billy then singled, and two batters later, Tom hit his second homer of the inning, a two-run shot that put Shady Characters in front 7-0. Christian retired Nate to end the inning, and Cheap Goats were in a hole.

Shady Characters celebrate at the plate after one of Tom’s two homers in the game one victory

Tom cruised through the top of the third, retiring Kevin and Joey, and he had not allowed a base runner over the first three innings.

Thomas led off the bottom of the third with a solo shot, his third homer in as many at-bats, pushing the Shady Characters lead to 8-0. Billy doubled, but Christian avoided further damage, retiring Lucas and Tom to strand the runner, and Cheap Goats trailed by eight runs.

Courtlen got Cheap Goats first hit of the game when he led off the top of the fourth with a triple. Christian put Cheap Goats on the board when he followed with a two-run homer, cutting the score to 8-2. Dinger singled, and two batters later, Joey drove him in with an RBI single that made the score 8-3. Joey was called out trying to extend the hit into a double, ending the inning.

Tom delivers a pitch to Christian, who went 2-for-3 with a single and a two-run homer in Cheap Goats game one loss

Christian struck out Nate to start the bottom of the fourth. Thomas came to the plate and for the fourth consecutive time, he launched a home run, this one a solo shot that made the score 9-3. Christian retired Billy to end the inning, and Cheap Goats were down by six runs.

Christian hit a one-out single in the top of the fifth, but Cheap Goats couldn’t rally. Tom retired Dinger to strand the runner, ending the inning, maintaining the six run lead.

Lucas singled to lead off the bottom of the fifth. Two batters later, Nate hit a one-out RBI double to score him, and Shady Characters led 10-3. Thomas wouldn’t have a chance to hit his fifth homer, as Christian intentionally walked him to put runners on first and second with one out. The move worked, as Christian struck out Billy to end the inning, stranding both runners.

Cheap Goats would need seven runs in the top of the sixth to stay alive, but Tom made quick work of them. He retired Kevin and Joey to end the inning and the game, giving Shady Characters a 10-3 victory.

The win gave Shady Characters a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five first round series, with the winner of the series advancing to the Wiffle Series.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Tom pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, allowing three runs on five hits.
– Christian took the loss in a complete game effort for Cheap Goats, giving up ten runs on thirteen hits and striking out two in five innings.
– Thomas led the way for Shady Characters, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four home runs, four runs scored, six RBI, and an intentional walk.
– Nate and Billy each went 3-for-5 for Shady Characters in the win. Nate had a single, two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI. Billy had a single, two doubles, and a run scored.
– Tom also went deep twice for Shady Characters, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, two run scored, and three RBI.
– Christian was the only Cheap Goats player with multiple hits, going 2-for-3 with a single, a home run, a run scored, and two RBI.

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Lucas Pitches Gem as Shady Characters Top Guac Boys 5-1 in 2024 EWL Regular Season Finale

22 Aug

Lucas pitched six innings of relief, allowing only one run on four hits, as Shady Characters closed out the 2024 regular season with a 5-1 win over Guac Boys

The 2024 EWL regular season came to a close when Shady Characters beat Guac Boys 5-1 in a rematch of last year’s Wiffle Series. Lucas allowed only a single run on four hits and struck out two and was in command throughout, allowing only one Guac Boys hitter to advance beyond second base in six innings. Thomas closed out his outstanding rookie campaign going 3-for-3 with two singles, a double, and a run scored, and the three-time defending champs enter the playoffs as the #1 seed on a three-game winning streak.

Tom started on the mound for Shady Characters, and he allowed a leadoff single to the game’s first batter, Alec. Shady Characters then brought Lucas in from the bullpen, and he stranded the runner, striking out the first batter he faced, Bohn, before retiring Tone to end the inning.

Jan took the mound for Guac Boys, and he retired Tom and Nate in order in the bottom of the first.

Lucas retired Jan to start the top of the second, and the next batter, Form, launched a solo homer to left-center, giving Guac Boys a 1-0 lead. Lucas then retired Brum to end the inning.

Thomas started the bottom of the second with a single, but Jan stranded him, retiring Billy and Lucas to end the inning, and the score remained 1-0.

Lucas rolled through the top of the third, sending Alec and Bohn down consecutively.

Down a run, Shady Characters took the lead in the bottom of the third. Jan struck out Tom to start the inning, but the next hitter, Nate, hit a solo homer to right, tying the game at 1-1. Thomas singled, and Billy followed with a two-run homer, putting Shady Characters ahead 3-1. Jan retired Lucas to end the inning, and Guac Boys trailed by two runs.

Shady Characters celebrate at the plate after Billy’s two-run homer put then ahead 3-1 in the third

Tone led off the top of the fourth with a single, and he moved to second when Jan followed with a single. It looked as if Guac Boys would rally, but Lucas buckled down, striking out Form and retiring Brum to strand both runners, maintaining the two-run lead.

Tom started the bottom of the fourth with a solo homer, extending the Shady Characters lead to 4-1. Nate doubled, and he moved to third when Thomas followed with a double. Billy hit a sac-fly to right center, allowing Nate to tag and score on the play, pushing the Shady Characters advantage to 5-1. Jan retired Lucas to strand Thomas at second, and Shady Characters led by four runs.

Nate went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs scored, and an RBI in Shady Characters season-ending win

Alec led off the top of the fifth with a double, but Lucas stranded another Guac Boys runner, retiring Bohn and Tone to end the inning.

Jan cruised through the bottom of the fifth, retiring Tom and Nate in order, and Guac Boys would need four runs in the sixth to extend the game.

Lucas remained on the mound to close things out for Shady Characters, and he made quick work of Guac Boys in the top of the sixth. He retired Jan and Form in order, ending the inning and the game, giving Shady Characters a 5-1 victory.

The win moved Shady Characters to 13-7 on the season, and the loss dropped Guac Boys to 10-10.

W: Lucas (6-4)
L: Jan (3-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Lucas earned the win for Shady Characters, allowing one run on four hits and striking out two in six innings of relief.
– Tom started the game for Shady Characters and faced one batter, allowing a single.
– Jan took the loss in a complete game effort for Guac Boys, giving up five runs on seven hits and striking out one in five innings.
– Thomas led Shady Characters on offense, going 3-for-3 with two singles, a double, and a run scored.
– Nate also went 2-for-4 for Shady Characters with a double, a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI.
– Form produced the only run for Guac Boys, going 1-for-3 with a solo homer.

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Nate Leads Shady Characters to 8-2 Win Over Cheap Goats

20 Aug

Shady Characters celebrate after one of Nate’s two homers in their 8-2 victory over Cheap Goats

Nate continued his second-half surge, going 3-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored, and four RBI, setting the pace in Shady Characters 8-2 win over Cheap Goats. Tom was in control on the mound, allowing only two runs on seven hits, as Shady Characters moved closer to clinching the 2024 regular season pennant and number one seed in the EWL playoffs.

Christian took the mound for Cheap Goats, and the first batter he faced, Tom, led off the game with a solo homer, putting Shady Characters ahead 1-0. Two batters later, Thomas hit a one-out double, but Christian stranded him, retiring Billy to end the inning.

Tom started for Shady Characters, and the first batter he faced, Joey, led off the bottom of the first with a solo shot, tying the game at 1-1. Two batters later, Christian hit a one-out single, but Tom stranded him, retiring Dinger to end the inning.

Christian struck out Lucas to start the top of the second. Tom hit a one-out double, and Nate followed with a two-run homer to right, giving Shady Characters a 3-1 lead. Christian retired Thomas to end the inning, and Cheap Goats trailed by two runs.

Tom rolled through the bottom of the second, retiring Joey and Courtlen in order.

Christian matched Tom in the top of the third, sending Billy and Lucas down consecutively, and Shady Characters continued to lead by two runs.

Tom cruised once again in the bottom of the third, retiring Christian and Dinger, maintaining a two-run lead.

Christian retired Tom to start the top of the fourth, but Nate followed with his second homer of the game, a solo shot that pushed the Shady Characters lead to 4-1. Christian then retired Thomas to end the inning.

Tom retired Joey to start the bottom of the fourth, and Courtlen followed with a solo homer, cutting the score to 4-2. Tom then retired Christian to end the inning, and Cheap Goats once again trailed by two runs.

Shady Characters opened up a big lead in the top of the fifth. Billy led off with a double and moved to third when Lucas singled, putting runners on the corners. Christian got Tom to ground out to center, but Billy scored on the play, and Shady Characters led 5-2. Nate doubled, scoring Lucas, and the lead was 6-2. Thomas followed with a two-run homer, and Shady Characters had taken a commanding 8-2 lead. Billy tripled, but Christian avoided further damage, retiring Lucas to strand the runner, ending the inning.

Tom retired Dinger and Joey in order in the bottom of the fifth, and the Shady Characters lead remained at six runs.

Christian retired Tom and Nate in order in the top of the sixth, and Cheap Goats would need six runs in the bottom of the sixth.

Courtlen singled to start the bottom of the sixth, and he moved from first to third when Christian singled. Dinger also singled, loading the bases with no outs. Cheap Goats were threatening to rally, but Tom buckled down. He retired Joey and Courtlen, stranding all three runners, ending the inning and the game, and giving Shady Characters an 8-2 victory.

The win moved Shady Characters to 12-7 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to 7-12.

W: Tom (7-3)
L: Christian (3-8)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Tom pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, allowing two runs on seven hits.
– Christian took the loss in a complete game effort for Cheap Goats, giving up ten runs on eight hits and striking out one in six innings.
– Nate led Shady Characters at the plate in the win, going 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored, and four RBI.
– Courtlen led Cheap Goats in the loss, going 2-for-4 with a single and a solo homer.
– Tom’s leadoff homer was his third of the 2024 season and also the third of his wiffle career.
– Joey’s leadoff homer was his second of the 2024 season and the fourteenth of his career.

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Lucas and Billy Combine for Two-Hitter as Shady Characters Trounce Jack Shack 14-2

18 Aug

Lucas and Billy combined to throw a two-hitter, allowing only a single run, and they combined for seven hits and seven runs scored at the plate in Shady Characters 14-1 win over Jack Shack

One week after suffering one of the most one-sided blowouts in the fourteen year history of the EWL at the hands of Jack Shack, Shady Characters got even, winning 14-1 in the best display of pitching and defense of the 2024 season so far. Lucas and Billy combined to allow a single run on only two hits, and every Shady Characters player had three or more hits. Nate led the way, going 6-for-7 with two singles, a double, three home runs, four runs scored, and five RBI.

Jon D took the mound for Jack Shack, and after allowing a one-out double to Nate in the top of the first, he retired Lucas to strand the runner at second, ending the inning.

Lucas started for Shady Characters and he retired Josh and Jon M in order in the bottom of the first.

Shady Characters took an early lead in the top of the second. Thomas hit a one-out single, and Nate followed with a two-run homer, putting Shady Characters in front 2-0. Jon D then retired Lucas to end the inning.

Nate continued his second half surge, going 6-for-7 with two singles, a double, three home runs, four runs scored, and five RBI in Shady Characters’ blowout win

Lucas struck out Jon D to start the bottom of the second, then he retired Jacob to end the inning.

Billy led off the top of the third with a solo homer, extending the Shady Characters lead to 3-0. Jon D then retired Thomas and Nate to end the inning.

Ryan led off the bottom of the third with a triple, and he scored when Josh grounded out to left for the first out of the inning. Lucas retired Jon M to end the inning, and the score was 3-1.

Shady Characters blew open the game in the top of the fourth. Lucas doubled, and he moved to third when Billy followed with a single. Thomas singled, loading the bases for Nate. Nate hit an RBI single, scoring Lucas, and Shady Characters were in front 4-1. Lucas then singled, scoring Billy and Thomas, and the lead was 6-1. Billy hit an RBI double, scoring Nate and pushing the Shady Characters advantage to 7-1. Thomas cleared the bases with a three-run homer, and the score was 10-1. Nate followed with a solo shot, and so did Lucas, and the back-to-back-to-back homers gave Shady Characters a 12-1 lead. Jon D retired Billy and Thomas to end the inning, but the first nine batters had reached base and scored in the top of the fourth, and Shady Characters had opened up a large lead.

Billy entered the game from the bullpen in the bottom of the fourth, and he retired the first two batters he faced, Jon D and Jacob.

Nate led off the top of the fifth with his third home run of the game, a solo shot that made the score 13-1. Two batters later, Billy hit his second homer of the game, and the Shady Characters lead was 14-1. Jon D retired Thomas to end the inning, and Jack Shack trailed by thirteen runs.

Billy retired Ryan to start the bottom of the firth, and Josh followed with a one-out double, Jack Shack’s second hit of the game. Billy stranded the runner at second, however, retiring Jon M to end the inning, and Shady Characters continued to lead by thirteen runs.

Nate singled to start the top of the sixth, but Shady Characters wouldn’t add to their lead. Jon D retired Lucas and Billy to strand the runner, and Jack Shack would need thirteen runs in the bottom of the sixth.

Billy made quick work of Jack Shack in the bottom of the sixth, striking out Jon D for the second time in the game, and retiring Jacob, ending the inning and the game, and giving Shady Characters a 14-1 victory.

The win moved Shady Characters to 11-7 on the season, and the loss dropped Jack Shack to 8-10.

W: Lucas (5-4)
L: Jon D (2-6)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Lucas started for Shady Characters and earned the win, allowing one run on one hit and striking out one in three innings.
– Billy pitched three innings of scoreless relief for Shady Characters, allowing a single hit and striking out one.
– Jon D took the loss in a complete game effort for Jack Shack, giving up fourteen runs on sixteen hits in six innings.
– Nate led Shady Characters on offense, going 6-for-7 with two singles, a double, three home runs, four runs scored, and five RBI.
– Billy also had four hits for Shady Characters, going 4-for-7 with a single, a double, two home runs, four runs scored, and three RBI.
– Josh and Ryan had Jack Shack’s only hits, a double and a triple, respectively.

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Jan Leads Guac Boys to 6-3 Win Over Shady Characters

18 Aug

Jan led Guac Boys to a big 6-3 win over Shady Characters, pulling his squad into a tie for first place in the season standings

Jan was in control on the mound, allowing only three runs on six hits, and perfect at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and a home run, leading Guac Boys to a 6-3 victory over Shady Characters. After a five game losing skid to start the second half, with the win, Guac Boys had won two straight, and the win over their rivals pulled them even with Shady Characters, tied for first place in the EWL standings with three games to go.

Jan retired Thomas to start the game, and after allowing a one-out single to Nate, he stranded him, retiring Lucas to end the inning.

Lucas took the mound for Shady Characters, and Guac Boys hit him early. Alec led off with a double, and Bohn followed with a two-run homer, giving Guac Boys a two-run lead. Form followed with a solo shot, and the back-to-back jacks put Guac Boys ahead 3-0. Jan followed with a double, but Lucas stranded him, retiring Brum and Jude to end the inning.

Down three runs, Shady Characters rebounded and tied the game in the top of the third. Billy singled, and Thomas followed with a two-run homer, cutting the score to 3-2. Nate followed with a solo blast, and the back-to-back bombs tied the game at 3-3. Jan retired Lucas and Billy to end the inning, and the score was knotted at 3-3.

Lucas rolled through the bottom of the second, retiring Alec and Bohn in order.

Nate singled with one out in the top of the third, but Jan stranded him, retiring Lucas to end the inning, and the score remained tied.

Guac Boys pulled ahead in the bottom of the third when Jan hit a one-out solo shot, providing his own run support. Lucas retired Brum to end the inning, and Guac Boys led 4-3.

Jan cruised through the top of the fourth, sending Billy and Thomas down consecutively.

Lucas retired Jude to start the bottom of the fourth, but Alec followed with a one-out double. Bohn hit an RBI single, scoring Alec, and Guac Boys were in front 5-3. Lucas retired Form to strand Bohn at first, ending the inning, and Shady Characters trailed by two runs.

Lucas hit a one-out single in the top of the fifth, but Jan stranded another Shady Characters’ runner, retiring Billy to end the inning, and the score remained 5-3.

Guac Boys added a final insurance run in the bottom of the fifth. Jan doubled for the second time in the game, and he scored from second when Brum grounded out to left-center, extending the lead to 6-3. Lucas retired Jude to end the inning, and Shady Characters were down by three runs.

Jan remained on the game to close things out in the top of the sixth, and he made quick work of Shady Characters. He retired Thomas and Nate to end the inning and the game, giving Guac Boys a 6-3 victory.

The win moved Guac Boys to 10-7 on the season, tied for first with Shady Characters, who dropped to 10-7 with the loss.

W: Jan (3-1)
L: Lucas (4-4)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Jan pitched the complete game win for Guac Boys, allowing three runs on six hits.
– Lucas took the loss in a complete game effort for Shady Characters, giving up six runs on eight hits in five innings.
– Jan led Guac Boys on offense, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI.
– Alec and Bohn also each went 2-for-3 for Guac Boys in the win. Alec had two doubles and two runs scored, and Bohn had a single, a home run, and three runs scored.
– Nate led Shady Characters in the loss, and was the only member of his team with multiple hits, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a home run, a run scored, and an RBI.

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