Mike’s big bat led Shady Characters to two more wins in week 8, and he was voted Wiffler of the Week for the second time in 2021.
After another dominant week on the Wiffle Diamond, Mike of Shady Characters earned Wiffler of the Week honors for week 8 of the 2021 season.
Mike continued to establish himself as one of the elite wifflers in the EWL, crushing at the plate and leading Shady Character’s defense, as he earned Wiffler of the Week honors for the second time this season.
In a 6-5 win over Guacamol-yay, Mike went 3-for-4 with three homers, three runs scored, six RBI, an intentional walk, and four putouts.
In a 9-7 win over Jack Shack, Mike went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, two RBI, and three putouts.
In total, Mike went 5-for-9 with four home runs, leading Shady Characters as they clinched the number one seed in the 2021 EWL playoffs with four games left in the season.
This is the second time Mike has been named Wiffler of the Week in 2021, and the third time in his wiffle career.
Mike’s walk-off two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth ended one of the best games of the 2021 with Shady Characters winning 9-7
In one of the best games of the 2021 season, Jack Shack and Shady Characters went back and forth for six innings before Mike won the game with a two-run walk-off homer in the bottom of the sixth inning. Tom and Jason each contributed three hits for Shady Characters, and Tom pitched the complete game win. Josh had four extra-base hits in the loss for Jack Shack, and both teams had eleven hits each. The win clinched the #1 seed in the 2021 playoffs for Shady Characters. They now hold a four game lead in the league standings and hold the advantage with any tiebreakers that could come into play.
Turbo went 3-for-6 with two singles and a double
Jack Shack took an early lead in the top of the first. Turbo singled with one out, and Josh D drove him in with an RBI double. Tom retired Doc to end the inning, and Jack Shack led 1-0.
Josh D took the mound for Jack Shack, and he rolled in the top of the first, retiring Dylan and Mike in order.
Jack Shack extended their lead in the top of the second. Adam led off with a triple, and when Turbo grounded out, Adam scored from third to put Jack Shack ahead 2-0. Josh D followed with a double, but Tom avoided further damage, retiring Doc to strand Josh at second, ending the inning.
Adam went 3-for-6 with a single, two triples, and three runs scored in the Jack Shack loss
Shady Characters stormed back and took the lead in the bottom of the second. Tom led off the inning with a double, and he moved to third when Jason followed with a double. Josh D got Lucas to ground out to left for the first out of the inning, and Tom scored on the play to put Shady Characters on the board. The next batter, Dylan, cleared the bases with a two-run homer, giving Shady Characters a 3-2 lead. Josh then retired Mike to end the inning.
Jason went 3-for-4 with two singles, a double, a run scored, and an RBI
Jack Shack evened things up in the top of the third. Adam led off with a triple, and Turbo drove him in with an RBI double, tying the game at 3-3. The next batter, Josh, grounded out to Lucas in right, and Lucas gunned down Turbo, who was trying to score on the play, ending the inning.
Shady Characters pulled back ahead in the bottom of the third. Tom led off with a triple, and Jason drove him in with an RBI single. Josh retired the next two batters, Lucas and Dylan, ending the inning, and Shady Characters led 4-3.
Tom puts on the breaks after a triple in the third inning
Jack Shack reclaimed the lead in the top of the fourth. Doc doubled to start the inning, and he moved to third when Adam followed with a single. Turbo singled, loading the bases for Josh D. Josh and Jack Shack capitalized, as Josh hit a grand slam to right field, putting Jack Shack in front 7-4. The controversial grand slam, which involved the right field tree, was only the seventh in league history. Josh became the fifth player to ever hit a grand slam, and 2021 is the first season in league history with multiple grand slams. Tom retired the next two batters, Doc and Adam, to end the inning, and Jack Shack led by four runs.
Josh became only the fifth player in league history to hit a grand slam, and he went 4-for-5 with five RBI
Shady Characters wasted no time making up the runs, pulling even once again in the bottom of the fourth. Mike led off with a double, and Tom provided his own run support, launching a two-run homer to right-center, making the score 7-6. Jason singled, and two batters later, Dylan hit a one-out double to score him, tying the game at 7-7. Josh then retired Mike to end the inning.
Josh hit a one-out double in the top of the fifth, but for the first time in the game, Tom escaped unscathed, retiring Doc to strand Josh at second, ending the inning.
Shady Characters celebrate at the plate after Tom’s two run homer in the fourth
Josh matched Tom in the bottom of the fifth, retiring Tom and Jason in order, and the game was tied at 7-7 heading into the sixth inning.
Tom rolled through the top of the sixth, retiring Adam and Turbo.
Lucas singled to lead off the bottom of the sixth, putting the winning run on base. Josh got Dylan to ground out to right, moving Lucas to second. The next batter, Mike, had struggled in the game despite being the most productive hitter in the league in 2021. Jack Shack elected to pitch to him, and he made them pay. He launched a two-run homer to right-center, and the walk-off homer gave Shady Characters a 9-7 win. The walkoff homer was the second in the league in 2021 and the first of Mike’s career.
Tom picked up his league leading tenth win on the mound for Shady Characters, tying the single-season league record
The win moved Shady Characters to 12-4 on the season with a four game lead for first place. It also clinched the #1 seed in the 2021 playoffs for Shady Characters. Jack Shack fell to 7-9 on the season.
Game Notes: – Tom pitched the complete game win for Shady Characters, allowing seven runs on eleven hits. – Josh D took the loss for Jack Shack in a complete game effort, giving up nine runs on eleven hits. – Tom and Jason each had three hits for Shady Characters. Tom went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a homer, three runs scored, and two RBI. Jason went 3-for-4 with two singles, a double, two runs scored, and an RBI. – Dylan and Mike each went 2-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer for Shady Characters. – Josh led Jack Shack at the plate, going 4-for-5 with three doubles, a grand slam, a run scored, and five RBI. – Adam and Turbo each had three hits for Jack Shack. Adam went 3-for-6 with a single, two triples, three runs scored, and an RBI. Turbo went 3-for-6 with two singles, a double, two runs scored, and two RBI.
Dinger delivered one of the best pitching performances of the 2021 season, completing a three-hit shutout of Guacamol-yay
Dinger was in control for six consecutive innings, allowing only one baserunner past first base, en route to a three-hit shutout of Guacamol-yay. Brett went 3-for-4 with a double and two homers, and drove in all three Cheap Goats runs, and Joey went 4-for-4, as Cheap Goats defeated Guacamol-yay 3-0.
Josh K took the mound for Guacamol-yay, and he got out of trouble early. After allowing a leadoff double to Brett, Joey singled, putting runners on first and third with no outs. It looked as if Guacamol-yay would fall behind, but Josh worked his way out of the jam. He retired Miller and Jordan, stranding both runners, and ending the inning.
Brett went 3-for-4 with a double, two homers, and three RBI to lead Cheap Goats
Dinger retired the side in order in the bottom of the first, sending Jan and Josh K down consecutively.
Christian doubled to start the top of the second, but Josh K stranded another Cheap Goats runner. He retired Dinger and Brett, stranding Christian, and ending the inning as the game remained scoreless.
Dinger makes a catch for an out at the pitcher’s mound
Dinger rolled through the bottom of the second, retiring Ryan and Kyle.
Joey doubled to start the top of the third, but once again, Cheap Goats couldn’t capitalize. Josh K retired Miller and struck out Jordan, ending the inning.
Josh K was effective on the mound for Guacamol-yay, pitching four scoreless innings to start the game before getting into trouble
Sean got Guacamol-yay’s first hit, leading off the bottom of the third with a double. Two batter later, Josh K hit a one-out single to put runners on the corners. Guacamol-yay were in position to take the lead, but Dinger retired Ryan, stranding both runners, and the game was scoreless through three innings.
Josh K continued to pitch effectively in the top of the fourth, retiring Christian and striking out Dinger.
Cheap Goats celebrate at the plate after one of Brett’s two homers in the game
Dinger cruised through the bottom of the fourth, retiring Kyle and Sean in order.
Cheap Goats finally broke the scoreless tie in the top of the fifth. Brett led off the inning with a solo blast to right-center. Joey then singled, and when Miller followed with a double. Josh K escaped the inning, retiring Jordan and doubling up Miller on the play, ending the inning.
Christian went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, and a run scored
Dinger retired Jan and struck out Josh K in the bottom of the fifth.
Cheap Goats added some insurance runs in the top of the sixth. Christian singled, and two batters later, Brett hit his second home run of the game, a two-run shot that put Cheap Goats in front 3-0. Joey followed with a double, but Josh K retired Miller to strand Joey at second, ending the inning.
Joey, who went 4-for-4 at the plate, makes a catch for an out in shallow centerfield
Dinger stayed on the mound to close things out in the bottom of the sixth. After retiring Ryan, he allowed a one out single to Kyle. The rally would end there, however, as Dinger struck out Sean to end the game, giving Cheap Goats a 3-0 win.
The win moved Cheap Goats to 8-8 on the season, and the loss dropped Guacamol-yay to 5-11.
Josh K of Guacamol-yay delivers a pitch to Brett of Cheap Goats
Game Notes: – Dinger pitched the complete game shutout for Cheap Goats, scattering three hits and striking out two. – Josh K took the loss for Guacamol-yay in a complete game effort, giving up three runs on ten hits and striking out two. – Brett led Cheap Goats on offense, going three-for-four with a double, two home runs, two runs scored, and three RBI. – Joey also went 4-for-4 for Cheap Goats with two singles and two doubles. – Sean was the only Guacamol-yay player with an extra-base hit. He went 1-for-3 with a double.
Mike continued his dominant 2021 season, hitting three homers and driving in all six of Shady Characters’ runs in the 6-5 victory
Mike went deep three times, driving in all six of Shady Character’s runs, and Tom added three hits, as Shady Characters went up early and held on to defeat Guacamol-yay 6-5. Tom also pitched the complete game win, picking up his league-leading ninth win on the season.
Tom rolled through the top of the first, retiring Jan and Josh K in order.
Shady Characters offense blasted out of the gates, taking a big lead in the first inning. Guacamol-yay’s starter, Ryan, allowed a leadoff double to Dylan. The next batter, Mike, hit a two-run homer to right-center. Tom then doubled, and Lucas followed with a single. Dylan hit a sac fly to move Tom to third, putting runners on the corners with no outs. For the second time in the inning, Mike cleared the bases, this time with a three-run shot to right-center, and Shady Characters led 5-0. Ryan finally escaped the inning, retiring Tom for the second out.
Guacamol-yay bounced back in the top of the second. Kyle hit a one-out double, and Sean drove him in with a two-run homer, cutting the score to 5-2. Tom then retired Jan to end the inning.
Guacamol-yay celebrates at the plate after Sean’s two-run homer in the top of the second
Ryan retired Shady Characters in order in the bottom of the second, sending Lucas and Dylan down consecutively.
Lucas took over on the mound for Shady Characters in the top of the third, relieving Tom. Josh K led off the inning with a triple, but he was caught out trying to extend the hit into an inside-the-park homer. Lucas then retired Ryan to end the inning, and the score remained 5-2.
Lucas was effective on the mound, pitching four innings of relief and picking up the save
Ryan allowed a one-out single to Tom in the bottom of the third, but stranded him, retiring Lucas to end the inning.
Guacamol-yay pulled closer in the top of the fourth when Kyle led off the inning with a solo homer. Lucas then struck out Sean and retired Jan to end the inning, and the score was 5-3.
Shady Characters made up the run in the bottom of the fourth. With one out, Mike hit his third home run of the game, a solo shot that put Shady Characters in front 6-3. Tom followed with a single, but Ryan stranded him again, retiring Lucas to end the inning.
Shady Characters captain Dylan greets Mike at the plate after one of his three home runs in the game
Guacamol-yay kept fighting in the top of the fifth. Josh K doubled to start the inning, and Ryan drove him in with an RBI double that made the score 6-4. Kyle then hit an RBI single, scoring Ryan, and the deficit was cut to 6-5. Guacamol-yay had pulled within a run with no outs in the fifth, but Lucas buckled down. He retired Sean and Jan to end the inning, and Shady Characters led by a run.
Ryan retired Dylan to start the bottom of the fifth. After intentionally walking Mike, Ryan retired Tom to strand Mike at first, ending the inning.
Ryan delivers a pitch to Tom, who went 3-for-5 and earned the win on the mound for Shady Characters
With a one run lead, Lucas remained on the mound to close things out for Guacamol-yay. He did it in quick fashion, sending Josh K and Ryan down in order, ending the inning and giving Shady Characters a 6-5 win.
The win moved Shady Characters to 11-4 on the season, and the loss dropped Guacamol-yay to 5-10.
Game Notes: – Tom earned the win for Shady Characters, pitching two innings while allowing two runs on two hits. – Lucas picked up a four-inning save for Shady Characters, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out one. – Ryan took the loss in a complete game effort for Guacamol-yay, giving up six runs on eight hits. – Mike led Shady Characters on offense, going 3-for-4 with three home runs, three runs scored, six RBI, and an intentional walk. – Tom also had three hits for Shady Characters, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and a run scored. – Kyle led Guacamol-yay in the loss, going 3-for-3 with a single, a double, a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI.
Doc went 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI, and he also pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack in his first pitching appearance of 2021
Adam and Doc both homered, with the two combining for seven hits, three homers, and six RBI, as Jack Shack rolled past Cheap Goats 7-3. Doc also pitched the complete game win, allowing only three runs, as Jack Shack pulled closer to Cheap Goats in the 2021 season standings.
Doc rolled through the top of the first inning, retiring Brett and Joey in order.
Christian took the mound for Cheap Goats, and he fell behind early. He allowed singles to the first two batters he faced, Adam and Turbo, before Josh hit an RBI double to score Adam. Doc then cleared the bases with an RBI double, and Jack Shack led 3-0. Christian avoided further damage, retiring the next two batters he faced, Adam and Turbo, to end the inning.
Josh had two doubles and scored two runs for Jack Shack
Doc continued to pitch well in the top of the second, sending Miller and Jordan down consecutively.
Christian got on track in the bottom of the second, retiring Josh D and Doc in order.
Christian singled to lead off the top of the third, and two batters later, Brett singled, putting runners on first and second with one out. But Doc escaped the jam, retiring Joey to strand both runners, ending the inning.
Adam led off the bottom of the third with a solo homer, extending the Jack Shack lead to 4-0. Christian then retired Turbo and Josh D to end the inning.
Turbo gets low to connect on one of this two singles in the Jack Shack win
Jordan singled with one out in the top of the fourth, but Doc stranded more Cheap Goats runners, retiring Christian to end the inning.
Doc singled to start the bottom of the fourth, and Adam and Turbo each followed with singles, loading the bases for Josh D. Christian got him to fly out to right, and then got Turbo to ground out to center, stranding all three runners and escaping the bases-loaded jam.
Dinger doubled to lead off the top of the fifth, and Cheap Goats finally got on the board when Brett hit a two-run homer, cutting the deficit in half, making the score 4-2. Doc then retired Joey and Miller to end the inning.
Brett went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a homer, and three RBI in the Cheap Goats loss
Jack Shack made up the runs in the bottom of the fifth. Adam led off the inning with his second homer of the game, putting Jack Shack in front 5-2. Two batters later, Josh D doubled, and Doc drove him in with a two-run homer, giving Jack Shack a 7-2 lead. Christian retired Adam to end the inning, and Cheap Goats trailed by five runs heading into their final at-bat.
Cheap Goats showed some life in the top of the sixth. Jordan doubled, and he moved to third when Christian followed with a single. Two batters later, Brett hit a one-out double, scoring Jordan. However, Christian attempted to score on the play and was called out at home, resulting in the second out, ending the game and giving Jack Shack a 7-3 victory.
Adam went 4-for-6 with two singles, two homers, three runs scored, and two RBI to lead Jack Shack to victory
The win moved Jack Shack to 7-8 on the season, and the loss dropped Cheap Goats to 7-8 on the season. The teams are now tied for second place in the EWL standings.
Game Notes: – Doc pitched the complete game win for Jack Shack, in his first pitching appearance of the 2021 season. He allowed three runs on eight hits. – Christian took the loss in a complete game effort for Cheap Goats, giving up seven runs on eleven hits. – Adam led the way for Jack Shack, going 4-for-6 with two singles, two home runs, three runs scored, and two RBI. – Doc also went 3-for-4 for Jack Shack with a single, a double, a homer, a run scored, and four RBI. – Brett led Cheap Goats in the loss, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a home run, a run scored, and three RBI.
Questionable Outfit Win Wiffle Series in Six Games Game 1:
Questionable Outfit 16
Cookies & Cream 15 (seven innings) Game 2:
Questionable Outfit 11
Cookies & Cream 1
Game 3:
Cookies & Cream 13
Questionable Outfit 5 Game 4:
Questionable Outfit 11
Cookies & Cream 7
Game 5:
Cookies & Cream 14
Questionable Outfit 13 Game 6:
Questionable Outfit 13
Cookies & Cream 7
MVP: Bob (Questionable Outfit)
2015 Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week Winners
Questionable Outfit Win Wiffle Series in Five Games Game 1:
Questionable Outfit 7
Cookies & Cream 3
Game 2:
Cookies & Cream 5
Questionable Outfit 4
Game 3:
Questionable Outfit 11
Cookies & Cream 10
Game 4:
Questionable Outfit 8
Cookies & Cream 4
Game 5:
Questionable Outfit 7
Cookies & Cream 5
MVP: Bob (Questionable Outfit)
2014 Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week Winners
Cookies & Cream Win Wiffle Series in Four Games Game 1:
Cookies & Cream 7
Questionable Outfit 6
Game 2:
Cookies & Cream 6
Questionable Outfit 5
(7 innings) Game 3:
Cookies & Cream 1
Questionable Outfit 0
(7 innings) Game 4:
Cookies & Cream 4
Questionable Outfit 2
MVP: Guthrie (Cookies & Cream)
2013 Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week Winners
Week 1: Joey (Cookies & Cream)
Week 2: Mike (Questionable Outfit)
Week 3: Mike (Questionable Outfit)
Week 4: Joey (Cookies & Cream)
Week 5: Hartley (Eastbound & Dahn)
Week 6: Mike (Questionable Outfit)
Week 7: Bob (Questionable Outfit)
Week 8: Mark (Eastbound & Dahn)
Week 9: Bob (Questionable Outfit)
Week 10: Morrison (Cookies & Cream)
Caucasians Win Wiffle Series in Seven Games Game 1:
Caucasians 10
Fish Sticks 4
Game 2:
Fish Sticks 11
Caucasians 1
Game 3:
Fish Sticks 5
Caucasians 4
Game 4:
Fish Sticks 7
Caucasians 6
Game 5:
Caucasians 6
Fish Sticks 5
Game 6:
Caucasians 5
Fish Sticks 3
Game 7:
Caucasians 12
Fish Sticks 2
MVP: Guthrie (Caucasians)
2012 Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week Winners
Week 1: Helal (Downtown Bobby Brown)
Week 2: Evan (Ham Slams)
Week 3: Guthrie (Caucasians)
Week 4: Ivan (Fish Sticks)
Week 5: Vassallo (Fish Sticks)
Week 6: Ivan (Fish Sticks)
Week 7: Ron (Caucasians)
Week 8: Morrison (Caucasians)
Week 9: Frosty (Caucasians)
Week 10: Les (Caucasians)
Week 1 Playoffs: Les (Caucasians)
Week 2 Playoffs: Mark (Downtown Bobby Brown)
Week 1 Wiffle Series: Blose (Fish Sticks)
Week 2 Wiffle Series: Guthrie (Caucasians)
2011 EWL Wiffle Series
Fish Sticks Win Wiffle Series in Six Games Game 1: Fish Sticks 3
Caucasians 0
Game 2: Fish Sticks 3
Caucasians 1
Game 3: Caucasians 10
Fish Sticks 0
Game 4: Fish Sticks 5
Caucasians 4
Game 5: Caucasians 4
Fish Sticks 2
Game 6: Fish Sticks 3
Caucasians 2
MVP: Blose (Fish Sticks)
2011 Pabst Blue Ribbon Wiffler of the Week Winners
Week 1: Joey (Fish Sticks) Week 2: Morrison (Caucasians) Week 3: Blose (Fish Sticks) Week 4: Holly (Pumice on Slow!) Week 5: Vassallo (Fish Sticks) Week 6: Ron (4 out of 5 Dentists) Week 7: Dinger (Fish Sticks) Week 8: Chris (4 out of 5 Dentists) Week 9: Guthrie (Caucasians) Week 10: Blose (Fish Sticks) First Round Playoffs Week 1: Blose (Fish Sticks) First Round Playoffs Week 2: Guthrie (Caucasians) Wiffle Series Week 1: Blose (Fish Sticks) Wiffle Series Week 2: Blose (Fish Sticks)
