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Reilly’s Walk-Off Caps Questionable Outfit’s 10-8 Extra-Innings Comeback Over Ham Slams

15 Jun
Reilly's two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh sealed Questionable Outfit's come-from-behind win over the Slams

Reilly’s two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh sealed Questionable Outfit’s come-from-behind win over the Slams

Despite trailing late, Questionable Outfit worked their magic at the plate, scoring four runs in the final two innings, as Reilly’s walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning gave Questionable a 10-8 victory over the Slams.

Reilly started on the mound for Questionable Outfit, and the Ham Slams got to him early to take an early lead. Tim led off the game with a single, and two batters later he scored from second when Alan hit an RBI single to make the score 1-0.

Questionable would even things up in the bottom of the first. Tim, the Ham Slams starter, retired Bob for the first out of the inning. But the next batter, Tom, crushed a solo shot to left-center, tying the game at 1-1. Reilly followed with a double, but Tim retired Mike to strand the runner and end the inning.

Reilly pitched a scoreless frame in the top of the second, and Tim matched him in the bottom half of the inning, as the score remained tied at 1-1.

Alan led off the top of the third with a solo homer, putting the Slams up 2-1. After retiring Steve, Reilly gave up another homer, this time to Tim, which made the score 3-1.

Reilly delivers a pitch to Alan, who led off the third inning with a solo homer

Reilly delivers a pitch to Alan, who led off the third inning with a solo homer

The Slams had taken a two-run lead, but Questionable fired back in the bottom of the third. Mike led off the inning with a single, and Bob followed with a two-run bomb that tied the game at 3-3. Later in the inning, Reilly hit a solo homer, putting Questionable Outfit ahead 4-3 through three innings.

The Ham Slams bounced right back in the top of the fourth when Steve hit a one-out solo homer, tying the game at 4-4. Tim gave up a leadoff double to Bob in the bottom of the fourth, but stranded the runner to maintain the tie.

The Slams had what may have been their best inning of the 2015 season in the top of the fifth, surging to a four-run lead. Adam led off the inning with a single, and two batters later Steve crushed a two-run shot to right field, putting the Slams ahead 6-4. The next batter, Tim, tripled, and Adam followed with another two-run homer. Reilly then retired Alan, but the Slams had pulled ahead 8-4.

Steve had two homers and 3 RBI in the losing effort

Steve had two homers and 3 RBI in the losing effort

Questionable Outfit would cut the Ham Slams lead in half in the bottom of the fifth. Mike led off the inning with a solo homer, making the score 8-5. Bob followed with a double, and he moved from second to third on a Tom sacrifice fly. With one out, Reilly singled to left-center, scoring Bob to cut the deficit to 8-6. Mike followed with a single, and Questionable Outfit had runners on first and second with one out and Bob coming to the plate. Tim, however, buckled down and retired Bob to strand both runners and end the inning.

The Slams couldn’t add to their lead in the top of the sixth. Tim hit a one-out double, but Reilly stranded him, and the score remained 8-6 with Questionable heading into their final at-bat.

Tim went 4-for-6 and hit for the cycle for the first time in his EWL career in the Ham Slams extra-innings loss

Tim went 4-for-6 and hit for the cycle for the first time in his EWL career in the Ham Slams extra-innings loss

Tom led off the bottom of the sixth with a solo homer, his second of the game, and with one swing Questionable had pulled within a run at 8-7. Tim retired Reilly for the first out of the inning, and the Slams were an out away from topping Questionable for the first time since 2013. However, Mike came to the plate, and he delivered the most clutch hit of 2015 so far, blasting a solo homer to left-center, tying the game at 8-8 and giving Questionable a chance to put the game away with Bob on deck. Tim had kept Bob in check throughout the game, and he continued to do so, retiring him for the second out of the inning, sending the game to extras.

Tom prepares to catch a pitch he doesn't like. He had 2 doubles, 2 homers, and 2 RBI in the game.

Tom prepares to catch a pitch he doesn’t like. He had 2 doubles, 2 homers, and 2 RBI in the game.

Reilly remained in the game for Questionable Outfit, and he retired the Ham Slams in order in the top of the seventh.

Tom led off the bottom of the seventh with a high fly ball to left that fell in due to a fielding error, putting him on second base with a double. The error proved meaningless, however, as the next batter, Reilly, crushed a two-run blast, his second homer of the game, and the walk-off home run gave Questionable Outfit a 10-8 extra-innings victory.

The win moved Questionable Outfit to 8-3 on the season as they remained in first place. The loss dropped the Ham Slams to 1-10.

W: Reilly (5-1)
L: Tim (1-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Reilly pitched the complete game victory for Questionable Outfit, allowing 8 runs on 10 hits in 7 innings pitched.
– Tim took the loss for the Ham Slams, giving up 10 runs on 15 hits in 6 innings pitched.
– Mike led Questionable Outfit on offense, going 4-for-6 with 2 singles, 2 home runs, 3 runs scored, 2 RBI, and the game-tying homer in the bottom of the sixth.
– Reilly’s walk-off was the first in 2015 for any player, and the first since Dinger’s walk-off nearly a year ago on June 24th of 2014 (the only walk-off in 2014).
– Tim became the first Ham Slam to hit for the cycle in 2015, going 4-for-6 with a single, a double, a triple, a home run, 3 runs scored, and an RBI. It was his first career cycle.

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Morrison Blasts Three Homers for Cookies & Cream and Guthrie Shuts Out Ham Slams 6-0

24 Jun
Morrison went 4-for-4 with three 2-run homers as Cookies & Cream topped the Ham Slams 6-0

Morrison went 4-for-4 with three 2-run homers as Cookies & Cream topped the Ham Slams 6-0

Morrison hit three two-run homers to lead Cookies & Cream, and Guthrie pitched a two-hit shutout, as the Ham Slams lost 6-0 for their sixth consecutive loss.

Guthrie got off to a good start in his first appearance on the mound in 3 weeks. He retired the side in order in the top of the first. He then led off the bottom of the first with a single, but the Ham Slams starting pitcher, Charlie, retired Joey and Dinger to strand him and end the inning.

The Ham Slams went down in order in the top of the second, and it looked as if Cookies & Cream would rally in the bottom half of the inning. Morrison singled to lead off the inning, and Guthrie followed with his second single of the game. On the play, Morrison attempted to go from first-to-third, but the Ham Slams caught him in between bases for the first out of the inning. Charlie then retired Joey for second out, maintaining the scoreless tie.

Guthrie continued to roll in the top of the third. He retired Josh and Anthony in order for a perfect inning.

Guthrie was in control throughout, allowing only 2 singles in the complete game shutout

Guthrie was in control throughout, allowing only 2 singles in the complete game shutout

Cookies & Cream had the first of what would be three consecutive similar innings in the bottom of the third. Dinger led off the inning with a single, and the next batter, Morrison, crushed a two-run bomb to left, putting Cookies & Cream ahead 2-0. Charlie then retired the next two batters to end the inning.

Guthrie retired Steve for the first out in the top of the fourth, and after Charlie singled for the first hit of the game for the Ham Slams, Josh grounded out to left, stranding the runner and ending the inning.

Cookies & Cream were on repeat in the bottom of the fourth. Dinger led off the inning with a single, and Morrison blasted his second two-run homer of the game, making the score 4-0. Cookies & Cream couldn’t continue the rally, however, as Charlie retired Guthrie and Joey to end the fourth.

Dinger went 3-for-4 with three singles and three runs scored in the Cookies & Cream win

Dinger went 3-for-4 with three singles and three runs scored in the Cookies & Cream win

After retiring Anthony to start the top of the fifth, Guthrie allowed a single to Steve. But he stranded the runner, retiring Charlie to end the inning.

For the third consecutive inning, Dinger led off the bottom of the fifth with a single. On schedule, Morrison hit a two-run home run, his third in as many at-bats, pushing the Cookies & Cream lead to 6-0. Guthrie and Joey were retired to end the inning.

Down six runs, the Ham Slams went quietly in the top of the sixth. Guthrie mowed through Josh and Anthony, ending the game and giving Cookies & Cream a 6-0 win.

The win pulled Cookies & Cream even with Questionable Outfit atop the standings with an 8-4 record. The Ham Slams dropped their sixth straight, falling to 3-9.

W: Guthrie (4-1)
L: Charlie (2-5)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Guthrie pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, allowing only two hits, each singles, in the shutout. No Ham Slams runner advanced beyond first base in the game.
– Charlie took the loss in the complete game effort, allowing 6 runs on 9 hits.
– Morrison led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with a single, 3 homers, 3 runs scored, and 6 RBI. Dinger also collected 3 singles and 3 runs scored Cookies & Cream.
– Steve and Charlie registered the only Ham Slams hits, each singles.

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Questionable Outfit Explode for 19 runs, Destroy Eastbound & Dahn 19-1

24 Jun
Mike not only dominated on the mound, he became the first player in 2013 to hit for the cycle as Questionable Outfit ran over Eastbound & Dahn 19-1

Mike not only dominated on the mound, he became the first player in 2013 to hit for the cycle as Questionable Outfit ran over Eastbound & Dahn 19-1

In the biggest offensive outburst of the 2013 season, Questionable Outfit scored in all but one inning as they demolished Eastbound & Dahn 19-1.

Eastbound & Dahn sent Ivan to the mound in what would be a record-setting pitching performance for all the wrong reasons. He got into trouble early and often, suffering the most damage in the top of the first. Tom led off the game with a double, and when Ivan retired the second batter, Reilly, it looked as if it may be a routine inning. What followed was the most impressive offensive display this season. A combination of great hitting and terrible fielding led Questionable Outfit on a 9-run rally that started with Bob’s RBI single, scoring Tom from second to make the score 1-0. The next batter, Mike, hit a 2-run home run, pushing the Questionable Outfit lead to 3-0. Tom followed with a double, his second of the inning, and scored when the next batter, Reilly, tripled. With the score 4-0 and a runner on third, Bob hit an RBI single, his second of the inning, making the score 5-0. Mike followed with a triple, scoring Bob, extending the lead to 6-0. Tom then singled for his third hit of the inning, scoring Mike. With the score 7-0 and a runner on first, Reilly crushed a two-run bomb, and Questionable Outfit led 9-0. After 8 consecutive batters reaching base and scoring, Ivan finally retired Bob for the second out of the inning.

Reilly had a triple, a homer, and 3 RBI during Questionable Outfit's 9-run first inning

Reilly had a triple, a homer, and 3 RBI during Questionable Outfit’s 9-run first inning

Hartley led off the bottom of the first with a single, but Eastbound & Dahn were unable to chip away at the deficit. Mike retired Helal and Ivan to end the inning with the score 9-0.

Mike doubled to start the top of the second, but was caught trying to extend the hit into a triple for the first out of the inning. But Questionable Outfit would add to their lead. Tom doubled for the third time in the game, and scored on a Reilly single to make the score 10-0. Bob singled, and Reilly raced to third, putting runners on the corners with one out. Mike followed with another single, giving him the cycle for the game (in revers order), which scored Reilly and pushed Bob from first to third. With runners on first-and third and an 11-0 lead, Ivan retired Tom for the second out of the inning.

Mike pitched a scoreless frame in the bottom of the second, retiring the side in order.

Up 11 runs, Questionable Outfit kept their foot on the pedal in the top of the third. Reilly, Bob, and Mike each singled to start the inning, loading the bases with no outs. The next batter, Tom, grounded out to left, but a run scored on the plate, making the score 12-0. Reilly followed with his second single of the inning, scoring Bob and Mike giving Questionable Outfit a 14-run lead. Bob grounded out to right to end the inning.

Eastbound & Dahn would finally get on the board in the bottom of the third. Ivan led off the inning with a solo shot, cutting the deficit to 14-1. But the rally ended there, as Mike retired Hartley and Helal consecutively.

Ivan retired Mike to start the top of the fourth, and it looked like a scoreless inning may be on the horizon. But Questionable Outfit continued to pour it on, as Tom hit a solo homer, making the score 15-1. Reilly singled with one out, and the next batter, Bob, hit a two-run bomb, putting Questionable Outfit ahead 17-1. Ivan struck out Mike for the second out of the inning.

Tom had 3 doubles and a homer while scoring 5 runs in the blowout win

Tom had 3 doubles and a homer while scoring 5 runs in the blowout win

After Ivan flew out to the mound for the first out in the bottom of the fourth, Hartley singled. But Mike stranded him at first, retiring Helal to end the inning.

After four consecutive innings scoring at least 2 runs, Questionable Outfit finally went scoreless in the top of the fifth, as Ivan retired Tom and Reilly in order. Unfortunately, Eastbound couldn’t reverse their luck at the plate, as Mike retired the side without a hit in the bottom of the fifth.

Bob led off the top of the sixth with a single, his fifth of the game. The next batter, Mike, hit his second homer of the game, a two-run shot that put Questionable Outfit ahead 19-1. Ivan retired Tom and Reilly to end the inning.

Bob went 6-for-8 while driving in 4 RBI

Bob went 6-for-8 while driving in 4 RBI

Up 18 runs, Mike retired Helal for the first out of the inning, then fanned Ivan for the second out, capping off the most impressive performance of the 2013 season.

Questionable Outfit extended their winning stream to 4 games and improved to 8-4 with the win, as Eastbound & Dahn dropped to 5-7 with the loss.

W: Mike (5-0)
L: Ivan (1-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Mike allowed only three hits and a single earned run in the complete game win, moving to a perfect 5-0 on the year.
– Ivan had a record-setting performance on the mound, breaking the single-game records for most hits allowed and runs allowed. In total he gave up 19 earned runs on 22 hits in the loss.
– All four members of Questionable Outfit had outstanding performances at the plate.
– Tom went 5-for-9 with a single, 3 doubles, a homer, 5 runs scored, and 3 RBI.
– Reilly went 6-for-9 with 4 singles, a triple, a home run, 5 runs scored, and 6 RBI.
– Bob went 6-for-8 with 5 singles, a home run, 5 runs scored, and 4 RBI.
– Mike went 6-for-8 with 2 singles, a double, a triple, 2 home runs, 4 runs scored, and 6 RBI. He became the first player in 2013 to hit for the cycle, which he did in reverse order in his first four at-bats. He also struck out once.
– Hartley was the only Eastbound & Dahn player to register multiple hits, going 2-for-4 with 2 singles.

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Bob Pitches Questionable Outfit Past Cookies & Cream 4-2

24 Jun
Mike went 2-for-4 with a homer and a single in a 4-2 Questionable Outfit win over Cookies & Cream

Mike went 2-for-4 with a homer and a single in a 4-2 Questionable Outfit win over Cookies & Cream

Bob held the Cookies & Cream offense in check and each member of Questionable Outfit contributed a run in a 4-2 win, drawing them to a tie in the standings through 11 games.

Morrison led off the game with a single for Cookies & Cream, but Bob retired Joey and Guthrie to end the top of the first without allowing a run. Cookies & Cream started Dinger on the mound, and he started similarly. He retired Tom to start the game, and after allowing a one-out single to Reilly, he got Bob to fly out to center to end the inning.

Bob cruised through the top of the second retiring the side in order, and Dinger matched him in the bottom half, retiring Mike and Tom consecutively.

Cookies & Cream broke the scoreless tie in the top of the third when Joey led off the inning with a solo homer to left, making the score 1-0. Bob got back on track immediately, retiring the following two batters to end the inning.

Joey had two solo homers in the game, and 2 of Cookies & Cream's 3 hits

Joey had two solo homers in the game, and 2 of Cookies & Cream’s 3 hits

Down a run, Questionable Outfit stormed back in the bottom of the third. Reilly led off the inning with a solo homer, tying the game at 1-1. Bob followed with a single, and after Mike flew out for the first out of the inning, Tom roped a double off the fence, scoring Bob from first and putting Questionable Outfit ahead 2-1. Dinger retired Reilly for the second out of the inning, stranding the runner at second.

Bob retired Morrison and Joey in order in the top of the fourth, maintaining the one-run lead. Dinger got Bob to fly out for the first out of the inning in the bottom of the fourth, but Questionable Outfit would rally with one out. Mike crushed a solo blast to make the score 3-1, and the next batter, Tom, made back-to-back jacks with a solo shot of his own, extending the Questionable Outfit lead to 4-1. Dinger retired Reilly to end the inning, but Cookies & Cream would trail by three runs.

Tom went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and 2 RBI

Tom went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and 2 RBI

Cookies & Cream went down in order in the top of the fifth, as Bob retired Guthrie and Dinger consecutively. Mike singled with one out in the bottom half of the inning, but Dinger was able to avoid further damage, retiring Tom to strand the runner and end the inning.

With the score 4-1, Bob retired Morrison for the first out in the top of the sixth. The next batter, Joey, hit his second solo shot of the game, cutting the score to 4-2. But the Cookies & Cream rally would end there, as Bob retired Guthrie for the second out of the inning, giving Questionable Outfit the 4-2 win.

The win moved Questionable Outfit to 7-4 on the year, extending their winning streak to 3 games. Cookies & Cream dropped to 7-4, tied for first in the standings with Questionable Outfit.

W: Bob (3-1)
L: Dinger (3-3)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Bob pitched the complete game victory for Questionable Outfit, allowing only 2 earned runs on 3 hits in 6 innings
– Dinger took the loss for Cookies & Cream, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs in 5 innings
– Tom, Reilly, and Mike each homered and had 2 hits to lead Questionable Outfit
– Joey led Cookies & Cream at the plate, going 2-for-4 with 2 homers, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI

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Eastbound & Dahn Hang On to 3-2 Win Over Ham Slams

24 Jun
Hartley went 3-for-6 with 3 extra-base hits, and his 2-run homer led Eastbound & Dahn past the Ham Slams

Hartley went 3-for-6 with 3 extra-base hits, and his 2-run homer led Eastbound & Dahn past the Ham Slams

Eastbound & Dahn rallied in the top of the sixth to take a 2-run lead, and then held on in the bottom of the sixth to top the Ham Slams 3-2.

Josh, pitching with a bandaged hand, started on the mound for the Ham Slams. Hartley, the first batter he faced, led off the game with a double, but Josh stranded him at second, retiring Helal and Ivan in order to end the top of the first. Eastbound & Dahn started Helal, and he pitched a perfect bottom of the first to maintain the 0-0 tie.

Josh breezed through the top of the second, and Helal matched him in the bottom half, retiring the side in order.

Josh retired Ivan, to start the top of the third, but Eastbound would break the scoreless tie. With one out, Harley tripled, and the next batter, Helal, followed with an RBI triple, making the score 1-0. Josh escaped further damage, retiring Ivan to end the inning. Helal continued to dominate in the bottom of the third, retiring Josh and Anthony consecutively.

Helal's third inning triple put Eastbound & Dahn ahead 1-0

Helal’s third inning triple put Eastbound & Dahn ahead 1-0

Down a run, Josh got back on track in the top of the fourth. He retired Hartley, then fanned Helal for the second out.

Hitless through three innings, the Ham Slams would draw even in the bottom of the fourth. Steve led off the inning with a solo bomb to left-center, tying the game at 1-1. Helal would retire the next to batters, avoiding further damage.

With the score tied at 1-1, Josh struck out Ivan to start the top of the fifth, the second consecutive batter he whiffed. He then retired Hartley to end the inning. Helal pitched a perfect frame in the bottom of the fifth, and the game would head to the sixth tied.

Despite playing with an injured hand, Josh pitched well for the Ham Slams, tying the single-game strikeout record

Despite playing with an injured hand, Josh pitched well for the Ham Slams, tying the single-game strikeout record

Eastbound would rally in the top of the sixth, starting with a leadoff double by Helal. He moved to third when the next batter, Ivan, grounded out to right. With one out and the go-ahead runner on third, Hartley crushed a two-run home run, putting Eastbound ahead 3-1. Josh struck out Helal for the second out of the inning, but the damage had been done.

Helal retired Charlie for the first out in the bottom of the sixth, but got into some trouble. Josh doubled off the fence, putting the tying run at the plate. Anthony hit a one-out triple, scoring Josh and cutting the deficit to 3-2. With one out and the tying run on third, Helal buckled down and got Steve to ground out to left, stranding the runner and ending the game.

The 3-2 win moved Eastbound & Dahn to 5-6 on the year and to a game within .500, while the Ham Slams dropped to 3-8 with the loss.

W: Helal (2-1)
L: Josh (0-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Helal picked up the win for Eastbound, scattering only 3 hits and 2 runs over 6 innings.
– Josh pitched well in the loss, allowing 5 hits and 3 runs in the complete game. He struck out 3 batters, tying a single-game record.
– Hartley led Eastbound at the plate, going 3-for-6 with a double, a triple, a home run, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI. He was only a single short of the cycle.
– Steve, Josh, and Anthony each collected a hit for the Ham Slams.

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