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Nate of Shady Characters Named Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week

6 Jun

In one of the quietest offensive weeks in recent league history offenses were stifled, defenses were on point, and the ball wasn’t flying around the Wiffle Diamond, but Nate delivered the best performance of the week, leading Shady Characters to two victories, and he was voted Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week for week 2 of the 2024 season.

In a 3-0 win over Jack Shack, Nate was a perfect 3-for-3 with a single, two homers, two runs scored, and three RBI.

In a 12-4 win over Cheap Goats, Nate went 3-for-5 with two singles, a home run, three runs scored, and four RBI.

In total, Nate went 6-for-8 with three singles, three home runs, five runs scored, and seven RBI in two week 2 victories, helping to keep Shady Characters undefeated at 4-0.

This is the fourth time in Nate’s career that he has been voted Wiffler of the Week, earning the award once in each of the 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons.

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Shady Characters Storm Past Cheap Goats 12-4

6 Jun

Shady Characters celebrate at the plate after one of Daniel’s two homers in the week 4 win

Every Shady Characters player had multiple hits, with Tom, Nate, Lucas and Daniel collecting three each, as the defending champs offense was too much in a runaway 12-4 win over Cheap Goats. Daniel went deep twice and drove in five runs, and Lucas and Tom combined to keep the Cheap Goats offense in check on the mound, as Shady Characters remained undefeated four games into the 2024 season.

Christian started on the mound for Cheap Goats, and he got into trouble early. He allowed a leadoff double to Tom, and Nate followed with a two-run homer, putting Shady Characters ahead 2-0. Christian retired the next two batters, Lucas and Thomas, to end the inning.

Lucas started for Shady Characters and he retired Joey and Courtlen in order in the bottom of the first.

Shady Characters opened up a huge lead in the top of the second, pulling away for good. Daniel led off the inning with a solo homer, making the score 3-0. Tom followed with a single, and Nate also singled, putting runners on first and second with no outs. Lucas then singled, loading the bases for Thomas. One week after setting the single-game record for home runs, Thomas had a chance to etch his name into the record books with a grand slam, but he hit an RBI single, scoring Tom, and Shady Characters led 4-0. Daniel hit an RBI double, scoring two runs, and the score was 6-0. Tom hit an RBI single to score Thomas, pushing the lead to 7-0, and Nate followed with a bases-clearing RBI single, scoring Daniel and Tom to extend the Shady Characters lead to 9-0. Christian retired Lucas for the first out of the inning, but Thomas followed with an RBI triple, scoring Nate from first, and Shady Characters had opened up a 10-0 lead. Christian finally escaped the inning by retiring Daniel for the second out, but Cheap Goats trailed by ten runs.

Daniel went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored, and five RBI to power Shady Characters past Cheap Goats 12-4

Lucas rolled through the bottom of the second, sending Christian and Dinger down consecutively, maintaining the ten-run lead.

Christian was more effective in the top of the third, retiring Tom and Nate in order.

Kevin led off the bottom of the third with a solo homer, the first long ball of his career, and the score was 10-1. Lucas retired Joey and Christian to end the inning.

Lucas led off the top of the fourth with a single, but Christian stranded him, striking out Thomas and retiring Daniel to end the inning, and the score remained 10-1.

Lucas retired the side in order in the bottom of the fourth, sending Christian and Dinger down consecutively.

Cheap Goats turned to the bullpen in the top of the fifth, bringing Dinger to the mound. He allowed a leadoff single to Tom, but when Lucas flew out to the mound, Tom was doubled up, ending the inning.

Tom went 3-for-6 with two singles, a double, three runs scored, and an RBI and also pitched one inning of scoreless relief, as Shady Characters remained undefeated

Cheap Goats started a rally in the bottom of the fifth. Kevin led off the inning with a solo homer, his second of the game, making the score 10-2. Joey followed with a solo shot, and Courtlen made it back-to-back-to-back with another solo homer. Cheap Goats had narrowed the deficit to 10-4 and continued to rally. Christian singled, and he moved to second when Dinger followed with a single. Kevin then singled, loading the bases for Joey. Shady Characters made a pitching change, bringing Tom to the mound to fight through the jam. He faced Joey with no outs and the bases loaded, and he got him to fly out in foul territory for the first out of the inning. Tom then retired Courtlen for the second out, stranding all three runners, escaping a bases loaded no outs jam unscathed, and the score was 10-4.

Shady Characters added a few insurance runs in the sixth. Lucas led off with a double, and two batters later, Daniel went deep for the second time in the game, hitting a two-run homer that put Shady Characters on top 12-4. Dinger retired Tom for the second out of the inning, and Cheap Goats trailed by eight runs.

Lucas returned to the mound in the bottom of the sixth, and he made quick work of Cheap Goats. He retired Christian and Dinger in order to end the inning and the game, giving Shady Characters a 12-4 victory.

The win moved Shady Characters to 4-0 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to 1-5.

W: Lucas (1-0)
L: Christian (1-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Lucas earned the win for Shady Characters allowing four runs on seven hits in five innings.
– Tom pitched one inning of scoreless relief for Shady Characters.
– Christian took the loss for Cheap Goats, giving up ten runs on twelve hits and striking out one in four innings.
– Dinger pitched two innings of relief for Cheap Goats, allowing two runs on two hits.
– Tom Nate, Lucas, and Daniel each had three hits in the Shady Characters win. Tom went 3-for-6 with three singles, a double, three runs scored, and two RBI. Nate went 3-for-5 with two singles, a homer, three runs scored, and four RBI. Lucas went 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and two runs scored. And Daniel went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored, and five RBI.
– Kevin was the only Cheap Goats player with multiple hits, going 3-for-3 with a single, two solo homers, two runs scored, and two RBI.

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Guac Boys Rally in Top of Sixth to Stun Jack Shack 2-1

6 Jun

Alec’s RBI double tied the game in the top of the sixth, and he scored the winning run on Bohn’s RBI single as Guac Boys stunned Jack Shack 2-1

Through five innings, the Guac Boys had been shutout with only three hits and a single base runner advancing beyond first base. Jack Shack led 1-0 and were riding a great pitching and defensive performance to what would be their first win of the season. Guac Boys rallied, however, stringing together more hits in the sixth inning than they had accumulated all game, scoring two runs, and taking a 2-1 lead that they closed out in the bottom of the sixth. Alec’s RBI double tied the game, and he scored the game-winning run on Bohn’s one-out RBI single, with Jan closing out the game on the mound in the bottom half of the inning for a Guac Boys win.

Jon D started for Jack Shack, and he retired Jan and Alec in order in the top of the first.

Bohn took the mound for Guac Boys, and he matched Jon in the bottom half of the inning, striking out Josh to start the game and retiring Jon M to end the inning.

Bohn hit a one-out single in the top of the second, but Jon D stranded him, retiring Tone to end the inning.

Bohn cruised through the bottom of the second, retiring Jacob and Ryan in order, and he had met his innings limit for the week.

Jon D continued to cruise in the top of the third, retiring Jude and Jan in order, and the game remaining scoreless.

Jon D drove in Jack Shack’s only run with an RBI double and was effective on the mound in a complete game outing

Jan came to the mound in relief of Bohn in the bottom of the third, and after allowing a one-out double to Josh, he retired Jon M to strand the runner at second, and the score was 0-0 through three innings.

Form hit a one-out double in the top of the fourth, but Jon D stranded him, retiring Bohn for the second out.

Jack Shack broke the scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth. Jacob led off with a double, and two batters later, Jon D hit a one-out RBI double to score him, putting Jack Shack ahead 1-0. Jan retired Josh to strand Jon D at second, and Guac Boys trailed by a run.

Jacob doubled in the fourth and later scored Jack Shack’s only run

Tone led off the top of the fifth with a single, but he was doubled up when Jude grounded out, and the double play ended the inning.

Jon M singled to lead off the bottom of the fifth, but Jack Shack couldn’t advance him for an insurance run, as Jan retired Jacob and Ryan to end the inning.

Down a run, and having only managed three hits through five innings, Guac Boys rallied in the top of the sixth. Jon D remained on the mound to close things out and he got into trouble early in the inning. Jan led off the top of the sixth with a triple, putting the tying run on third with no outs. Alec took advantage, hitting an RBI double to score Jan, tying the game at 1-1. Jon D retired Form, but the go-ahead runner advanced to third. Bohn followed with a one-out single, scoring Alec, and Guac Boys had taken a 2-1 lead. Tone followed with a single, but Bohn was caught in between bases on the play, ending the inning.

Jan’s triple started the sixth inning rally for Guac Boys, and he pitched four innings of relief, earning the win on the mound

Jack Shack would need a run to send the game to extra innings. Jan retired Jon D to start the bottom of the sixth, but Jack Shack would threaten Guac Boys. Josh singled, and he moved from first to third when Jon M followed with a single. The tying run was on third and the go-ahead runner was on first, but Jan cracked down. He retired Jacob to strand both runners, ending the inning and the game, as Guac Boys shocked Jack Shack 2-1 with a come-from-behind victory in the sixth inning.

The win moved Guac Boys to 3-1 on the season, and the loss dropped Jack Shack to 0-4.

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

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Jan earned the win for Guac Boys, allowing one run on six hits in four innings of relief.
– Bohn picked up a no-decision for Guac Boys, starting the game and pitching two scoreless, hitless innings, striking out one.
– Jon D got the loss in a complete game performance for Jack Shack, giving up two runs on seven hits in six innings.
– Tone was the only Guac Boys player with multiple hits, going 2-for-3 with two singles.
– Alec drove in the tying run and scored the winning run, going 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored.
– Jon M and Josh each went 2-for-4 for Jack Shack in the loss. Josh had a single and a double, and Jon M had two singles.

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Guac Boys Hit Four Consecutive Homers and Ride Two Big Innings to 9-3 Win Over Cheap Goats

6 Jun

Jan went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer, hitting the first of Guac Boys’ four consecutive homers in the third inning

Jan, Alec, Form, and Bohn went back-to-back-to-back-to-back in the top of the third, leading the Guac Boys as they pulled away from Cheap Goats for a 9-3 win. Bohn was effective on the mound, scattering three runs on seven hits, and he was one of four Guac Boys players, including Jan, Alec, and Jude, to contribute two hits in the victory.

Christian started for Cheap Goats, and he rolled through the top of the first, retiring Jan and Alec in order.

Joey led off the bottom of the first with a double, and he scored from first when Courtlen followed with an RBI single. Bohn retired Christian and Dinger to strand Courtlen, minimizing the damage, and Cheap Goats led 1-0 through an inning.

Christian once again cruised in the top of the second, striking out Form and retiring Bohn, and the score remained 1-0.

Bohn retired Kevin, making his EWL debut, and Joey in the bottom of the second, and he would receive all of the run support that he would need in the top of the third.

Bohn pitched the complete game win and went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo homer in Guac Boys 9-3 win over Cheap Goats

Christian retired Jude to start the top of the third, and he had retired the first five batters he faced. Unfortunately, the next five batters would reach base and score. Jude hit a one-out triple, and Jan followed with a two-run homer, putting the Guac Boys in front 2-1. Alec then homered, making the score 3-1, and Form followed with a solo shot, extending the lead to 4-1. Bohn also homered, and Guac Boys had hit four straight, going back-to-back-to-back-to-back to take a 5-1 lead. Christian retired Tone to end the inning, and Guac Boys came one homer shy of tying the EWL record for consecutive home runs.

Courtlen led off the bottom of the third with a solo homer, narrowing the score to 5-2. Bohn retired Christian and Dinger to end the inning, and Cheap Goats trailed by three runs.

Christian retired Jude and Jan in order in the top of the fourth, keeping the game close.

Joey hit a one-out double in the bottom of the fourth, but Bohn stranded him, retiring Courtlen to strand the runner and end the inning.

Christian once again rolled in the top of the fifth, retiring Alec and Form in order, and the score remained 5-2.

Dinger hit a one-out single in the bottom of the fifth, but Bohn stranded another Cheap Goats runner, retiring Kevin to end the inning, maintaining the three-run lead.

Guac Boys pulled away with another big inning in the top of the sixth. Bohn singled, and he advanced to second when Tone followed with a single. Jude, making his 2024 EWL debut, cleared the bases with a three-run homer, putting Guac Boys in front 8-2. Jan doubled, and he moved to third when Alec followed with a single. Guac Boys had runners on the corners with no outs, and Jan scored from third when Form grounded out for the first out of the inning. Christian retired Bohn to strand Alec at second, but Guac Boys had scored four runs to take a 9-2 lead in the sixth.

Tone and Jude round the bases after Jude’s three-run homer cleared the bases in the top of the sixth

Bohn remained on the mound to close things out for Guac Boys. Joey led off the bottom of the sixth with a double, and Courtlen drove him in with an RBI single that cut the deficit to 9-3. The rally would end there, however, as Bohn buckled down. He retired Christian before striking out Dinger to strand the runner, end the inning, and end the game, giving Guac Boys a 9-3 win.

The win moved Guac Boys to 2-1 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to 1-2.

W: Bohn (2-1)
L: Christian (1-1)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Bohn pitched the complete game win for Guac Boys, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out one.
– Christian took the loss in a complete game effort for Cheap Goats, giving up nine runs on ten hits and striking out one in six innings.
– Jan and Jude each had multiple extra-base hits for Guac Boys. Jan went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, two runs scored, and two RBI. Jude went 2-for-3 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI.
– Alec and Bohn also had multiple hits for Guac Boys. Alec went 2-for-4 with a single, a home run, a run scored, and an RBI. Bohn went 2-for-4 with a single, a homer, two runs scored, an an RBI.
– Joey and Courtlen each had three hits in the Cheap Goats loss. Joey went 3-for-4 with three doubles and two runs scored. Courtlen went 3-for-4 with two singles, a home run, a run scored, and three RBI.
– Guac Boys hit four consecutive home runs in the top of the third, one shy of the nine-year standing record for consecutive home runs, set by Questionable Outfit in 2015.

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Tom Pitches Four-Hit Shutout and Nate Homers Twice as Shady Characters Quiet Jack Shack 3-0

6 Jun

Tom pitched a complete game shutout for Shady Characters, scattering four hits in a 3-0 win over Jack Shack

Tom pitched the first complete game shutout in the EWL in almost two years, scattering four hits as no Jack Shack baserunner advanced beyond second base in a 4-0 Shady Characters win. Nate went 3-for-3 with a single and two homers, providing all of the run support that Tom would need.

The first batter Tom faced in the top of the first, Josh, singled but was called out trying to advance to second for a double. Tom then retired Jacob to end the inning.

Ryan took the mound for Jack Shack, and after retiring Tom to start the bottom of the first, he gave up a solo homer to Nate, making the score 1-0. Ryan then retired Lucas for the second out of the inning.

Tom retired Ryan to start the top of the second, and Jon D followed with a single. Jon M, making his EWL debut, doubled in his first career at-bat, but Jon D was called out trying to score on the play, ending the inning.

Ryan rolled through the bottom of the second, retiring Thomas and Daniel in order.

Tom cruised through the top of the third, sending Josh and Jacob down consecutively.

Shady Characters added to their lead in the bottom of the third. Tom led off with a single, and Nate followed with a two-run homer, his second in as many at-bats, and Shady Characters led 3-0. Lucas and Thomas each singled, putting runners on first and second with no outs. Shady Characters were threatening to open up a big lead, but Ryan buckled down, retiring Daniel and Tom to strand both runners, ending the inning.

Nate rounds third after one of his two home runs in the Shady Characters victory

Tom once again retired the side in order in the top of the fourth, sending Ryan and Jon D down, and the score remained 3-0.

Nate singled to start the bottom of the fourth, but Ryan stranded him, retiring Lucas and Thomas to end the inning.

Jon M led off the top of the fifth with a single, but Jack Shack couldn’t get on the board. Tom retired Josh and Jacob to strand the runner, and Shady Characters continued to lead by three runs.

Ryan retired Daniel and Tom in order in the bottom of the fifth, and Jack Shack trailed by three heading into their final at-bat.

Tom remained on the mound to close things out, and he made quick work of Jack Shack in the top of the sixth. He retired Ryan and Jon D in order, ending the inning and the game, giving Shady Characters a 3-0 win.

The win moved Shady Characters to 3-0 on the season, and the loss dropped Jack Shack to 0-3.

W: Tom (3-0)
L: Ryan (0-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Tom pitched the complete game shutout for Shady Characters, allowing only four hits with no Jack Shack runners advancing beyond second base. This was the first shutout in the EWL since Tom and Lucas combined for a shutout during the 2022 season. Tom has been a part of five shutouts, and three of them have been complete game shutouts.
– Ryan took the loss for Jack Shack in a complete game effort, giving up three runs on six hits in five innings.
– Nate led Shady Characters on offense, going 3-for-3 with a single, two home runs, two runs scored, and all three Shady Characters RBI.
– Jon M was the only Jack Shack player with multiple hits, going 2-for-2 with a single and a double in his EWL debut.

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