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Questionable Outfit Top Ham Slams 4-3 in First Extra Innings Game of 2016

4 Jul
Bob allowed three runs in the first inning before pitching seven scoreless innings, stranding countless Ham Slams runners in the 4-3 extra-innings win for Questionable Outfit

Bob allowed three runs in the first inning before pitching seven scoreless innings, stranding countless Ham Slams runners in the 4-3 extra-innings win for Questionable Outfit

Bob allowed three runs in the bottom of the first and then pitched seven consecutive shutout innings as Questionable Outfit outlasted the Ham Slams 4-3 in the first game of the 2016 season to go to extra innings. Bob’s solo homer in the top of the eighth put Questionable ahead, and despite racking up 14 base hits, the Ham Slams couldn’t plate a runner after the first inning.

Josh took the mound for the Ham Slams, and he escaped the first inning without allowing a run. Miller doubled with one out, but Josh retired Savage Love to strand the runner and end the inning.

The Slams got on the board right away in the bottom of the first to take an early lead. Tim started the game with a double, and he moved to third on a Ron Mexico single. With no outs and runners on the corners, Josh singled, scoring Tim to make the score 1-0. Ron Mexico was caught trying to get from second to third on the play for the first out of the inning. Kessler then singled to put runners on first and second, and Tim followed with a triple, clearing the bases and extending the Ham Slams lead to 3-0. Bob then retired Ron Mexico for the second out of the inning, and Questionable Outfit trailed by three runs.

Josh stranded another Questionable runner in scoring position in the top of the second. Miller tripled with one out, but Josh again retired Savage love, maintaining the shutout and the 3-0 Slams lead.

Josh doubled to start the bottom of the second, but Miller made an incredible outfield assist from deep in right field to catch him in trying to extend the hit into a triple. Kessler followed with a one-out double, but Bob got Tim to groundout to right, stranding the runner and ending the inning.

Questionable would cut into the Slams lead in the top of the third. Bob tripled to start the inning, and he scored on a deep sacrifice fly to center by Miller, making the score 3-1. Josh then retired Savage Love to end the inning.

Ron Mexico led off the bottom of the third with a triple, but the Slams couldn’t plate the runner, as Bob struck out Josh and got Kessler to fly out to the mound, and the score remained 3-1.

Bob helped his own cause in the top of the fourth, leading off the inning with a solo shot to right, and the score was 3-2. Josh avoided further damage, retiring Nate and Savage Love to end the inning.

Ron Mexico doubled with one out in the bottom of the fourth, but Bob continued to strand Ham Slams runners, as he retired Josh to end the inning, and the Slams couldn’t add to their lead.

Josh scattered only four runs in eight innings, but it wasn't enough, as Questionable Outfit came from behind to stun the Ham Slams

Josh scattered only four runs in eight innings, but it wasn’t enough, as Questionable Outfit came from behind to stun the Ham Slams

Questionable continued to chip away at the Ham Slams lead, tying the game in the top of the fifth. Bob doubled, and he scored on a Miller single, tying the game at 3-3. Miller was caught trying to extend the single into a double for the first out of the inning. Savage Love followed with a double, and the lead run was in scoring position, but Josh got Bob to fly out to Tim in center, ending the inning and stranding the runner.

Kessler singled to lead off the bottom of the fifth, and two batters later, Ron Mexico singled to put runners on first and second. But Bob escaped the inning unscathed, retiring Josh to strand both runners, and the score remained tied.

Josh cruised through the top of the sixth, retiring Miller and Savage love in order, and the Slams would come into the bottom of the sixth tied at 3-3.

Kessler led off the bottom of the final frame with a single. The next batter, Tim, singled, but Kessler was caught in between first and second on the play for the first out of the inning. The winning run was on base, but the Slams couldn’t plate him, as Bob retired Ron Mexico to strand the runner and send the game to extra innings.

Josh rolled in the top of the seventh, retiring Bob and Miller in order, giving the Slams a chance to walk off in the bottom half of the inning.

Josh singled to start the bottom of the seventh, but for the second time in the game, Miller made an incredible outfield assist, catching Josh in between first and second for the first out of the inning. Bob then retired Kessler, ending the inning.

Savage Love was retired for the first out in the top of the eighth, and Josh had sent down six consecutive Questionable Outfit hitters. He couldn’t get to seven, however, as Bob crushed a solo homer to right, putting Questionable Outfit ahead for the first time in the game. Miller followed with a double, but Josh limited the damage to a single run, retiring Savage Love to strand the runner and end the inning.

Down a run in the bottom of the eighth, the Ham Slams couldn’t rally. Bob retired Tim and Ron Mexico in order, and Questionable Outfit had pulled off the come back, scoring four unanswered runs to top the Ham Slams 4-3.

The win moved Questionable Outfit to 13-3, and the loss dropped the Ham Slams to 7-9.

W: Bob (2-1)
L: Josh (4-2)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Bob pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit, allowing 3 runs on 14 hits in 8 innings pitched, striking out one.
– Josh took the loss for the Ham Slams, giving up 4 runs on 9 hits in 8 innings.
– Bob led Questionable Outfit on offense, going 4-for-8 with a double, a triple, two homers, 4 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Ron Mexico led the Ham Slams at the plate, going 4-for-7 with 2 singles, a double, and a triple.

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Bob and Miller Lead Questionable Past Eastbound 6-2, Remain in First Place

4 Jul
Bob went 4-for-6 with three singles and a homer to lead Questionable Outfit in the 6-2 win over Eastbound

Bob went 4-for-6 with three singles and a homer to lead Questionable Outfit in the 6-2 win over Eastbound

Despite playing with a depleted lineup, Questionable Outfit, led by Bob and Miller, scored at least a run in all but one inning and beat Eastbound & Dahn 6-2 to maintain their hold on first place in the season standings.

Miller took the mound for Questionable Outfit, and he retired the side in order in the top of the first, sending Dustin and Nate down consecutively.

BK got the start for Eastbound, and the first batter he faced, Bob, singled. Miller then provided his own run support, crushing a two-run homer to left, and Questionable Outfit led 2-0. Gene Creemers, filling in for Questionable, followed with a single, but was doubled up when Bob flew out to BK in the mound, and BK also caught Creemers in between first and second, ending the inning with a double play.

Cara would single with one out in the top of the second, but Eastbound couldn’t get on the board, as Miller retired Dustin to strand the runner and end the inning.

Miller started the bottom of the second with a single, and two batters later, he scored from first when Bob hit and RBI single off the wall, putting Questionable ahead 3-0. BK then retired Nate to end the inning and avoid further damage.

Nate led off the top of the third with a single, but once again, Miller would strand an Eastbound runner, as he retired BK and Cara to maintain the 3-0 lead.

BK retired the side in order in the bottom of the third. and Questionable led 3-0 midway through the game.

Eastbound got on the board in the top of the fourth. Dustin led off with a single, and Nate followed with a single, but Dustin was caught trying to advance from first to third on play. BK singled with one out to put runners on first and second, and Cara followed with an RBI single, scoring Nate to make the score 3-1. Eastbound had runners on first and third and the tying run on base, but Miller retired Dustin, stranding two runners and ending the inning.

Nate was 3-for-5 and provided most of the offense in the losing effort

Nate was 3-for-5 and provided most of the offense in the losing effort

Questionable made up the different in the bottom of the fourth. Gene Creemers doubled with one out, and Bob drove him in with an RBI single, making the score 4-1. Miller then tripled, scoring Bob to push the score to 5-1. On the play, Miller tried to complete an inside-the-park homer and was caught between third and home, ending the inning.

Miller cruised through the top of the fifth, sending Nate and BK down in order.

After four innings of keeping the Questionable bats relatively in check, BK was removed from the game and Eastbound put Cara on the mound. Questionable would add one final insurance run in the bottom of the fifth when bob hit a solo homer with one out, extending the Questionable lead to 6-1, and Eastbound would head into the top of the sixth trailing by five.

Nate, who pitched the complete game win for Questionable, catches a fly ball at the mound

Nate, who pitched the complete game win for Questionable, catches a fly ball at the mound

Cara started the final frame with a single, and she moved to second when Dustin singled. Nate then doubled, scoring Cara, and the Questionable lead was cut to 6-2. Eastbound had no outs and two runners on, but Miller gathered himself and ended the rally abruptly. He fanned BK, and Cara flew out to the mound for the second out, ending the inning, as Questionable held on to win 6-2.

The win moved Questionable Outfit to 12-3 for the year, and the loss dropped Eastbound & Dahn to 1-14.

W: Miller (6-1)
L: BK (1-4)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Miller pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit, allowing 2 runs on 9 hits in 6 innings, striking out one.
– BK took the loss for Eastbound, giving up 5 runs on 8 hits in 4 innings.
– Cara pitched one inning of relief for Eastbound & Dahn, allowing 1 run on 1 hit.
– Bob led Questionable Outfit on offense, going 4-for-6 with 3 singles, a home run, 4 runs scored, and 3 RBI.
– Miller also went 3-for-6 for Questionable with a single, a triple, a homer, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI.
– Nate led Eastbound & Dahn at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a 2 singles, a double, a run scored, and an RBI.

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Blose’s Homer in Top of Sixth Spoils Ham Slams, Cookies Win 3-1

4 Jul
Guthrie was in complete command on the mound, scattering only 2 hits in 6 innings, and his RBI triple in the top of the sixth tied the game

Guthrie was in complete command on the mound, scattering only 2 hits in 6 innings, and his RBI triple in the top of the sixth tied the game

After keeping the Cookies & Cream bats in check for five shutout innings, Tim allowed three runs in the top of the sixth, as Cookies & Cream came from behind to stun the Ham Slams 3-1. Guthrie pitched a gem, outlasting Tim in a true pitcher’s duel, allowing only two hits in the complete game win.

Tim was in control early against Cookies, and he retired Guthrie and Blose in order in the top of the first. Guthrie, Cookies ace and starter, matched Tim in the bottom of the second, sending Levi Sanders and Josh down consecutively.

Tim continued to roll in the top of the second, retiring Joey and Dinger for a scoreless frame.

The Slams would take the lead in the bottom of the second. With one out, Kessler crushed a solo shot to left-center, putting the Slams ahead 1-0. Guthrie then got Levi Sanders to ground out to end the inning.

It looked as if Cookies & Cream would rally in the top of the third. Jordan started the inning with a single, and he moved from first to third on a Guthrie single. Tim got Blose to fly out for the first out of the inning, but Joey followed with a single, loading the bases. Tim avoided trouble, however, getting Dinger to ground out to right, stranding all three runners, ending the inning, and preserving the 1-0 lead.

Tim would single with one out in the bottom of the third, but the Slams couldn’t provide any run support, as Guthrie retired Kessler to strand Tim and end the inning.

Tim cruised through the top of the fourth, retiring Jordan and Guthrie consecutively, and Guthrie matched him in the bottom of the fourth, sending Levi Sanders and Josh down in order.

Tim pitched a great game and had a shutout through five innings before Cookies & Cream pulled ahead

Tim pitched a great game and had a shutout through five innings before Cookies & Cream pulled ahead

Blose tripled to start the top of the fifth, but Cookies & Cream would squander the runner in scoring position. Joey decided to attempt a bunt to squeeze the runner in, but Tim quickly grabbed the ball to retire Joey and stepped on the mound, catching Blose between third and home. The double play ended the inning, and the Ham Slams continued to lead 1-0.

Guthrie retired the side in order in the bottom of the fifth, and Cookies & Cream would head into the top of the sixth down a run, yet to have scored.

Blose, whose two-run homer in the top of the sixth won the game for Cookies, motors around second for a triple in the top of the fifth

Blose, whose two-run homer in the top of the sixth won the game for Cookies, motors around second for a triple in the top of the fifth

Tim remained in the game to close things out, and Dinger started the inning with a single. He moved to second on a Jordan groundout, and Cookies were down to their final out. With one out and the tying run on second, Guthrie came through in the clutch, hitting an RBI triple off the fence, scoring Dinger to tie the game at 1-1. The wheels then came off for Tim, as Blose followed with a mammoth blast to center, and his two-run bomb put Cookies ahead for the first time in the game, 3-1. Joey followed with a single, and when it looked like Cookies would blow open the game, Tim retired Dinger to end the inning.

After leading the entire game, the Slams came into the bottom of the sixth trailing by two runs. Cookies kept Guthrie on the mound, and he continued to roll. He retired Levi Sanders and Josh in order, the sixth and seventh consecutive batters he retired without allowing a hit. Guthrie had completed the two-hit shutout, and Cookies & Cream had come from behind to win 3-1.

The win moved Cookies to 10-5 on the season, and the loss dropped the Ham Slams to 7-8.

W: Guthrie (5-2)
L: Tim (2-5)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Guthrie pitched the complete game win for Cookies & Cream, allowing only one run on 2 hits in 6 innings pitched.
– Tim took the loss for the Ham Slams, giving up 3 runs on 8 hits in 6 innings.
– Blose led Cookies & Cream on offense, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, a run scored, and 2 RBI.
– Tim and Kessler had the only hits for the Ham Slams. Tim had a single, and Kessler had a solo homer, which provided the Slams only scoring in the game.

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Ham Slams Top Cookies & Cream 6-5 in Extras for Fifth Straight Win

11 Jul
Alan went 3-for-5 for the Ham Slams , was a single short of the cycle, and scored the game-winning run in the top of the seventh inning

Alan went 3-for-5 for the Ham Slams , was a single short of the cycle, and scored the game-winning run in the top of the seventh inning

Despite trailing the entire game, Steve’s sixth inning homer drew the Ham Slams even with Cookies and Cream, and the Slams pulled ahead in extra innings to win their fifth consecutive game. The win pulled them within a game of Cookies & Cream for third place in the EWL standings.

With Guthrie still out of the lineup traveling, Dinger took the mound for Cookies & Cream for the second time in week 8. He retired the Ham Slams in order in the top of the first. Charlie also started his second game of week 8, and he matched Dinger, pitching a scoreless bottom of the first for the Slams.

Alan hit a one-out double in the top of the second, but Dinger stranded him, and the game remained tied at 0-0 heading into the bottom of the second. Similarly, Dustin led off the bottom of the second with a double, but Charlie prevented him from advancing, retiring the next two batters to maintain the scoreless tie.

Dinger had exhausted his pitching eligibility for the week, and Cookies & Cream turned to Joey from the bullpen. He immediately got into trouble, giving up a triple to the first batter he faced, Adam. Two batters later, Alan crushed a two-run homer to left, putting the Slams ahead 2-0.

Cookies provided some run support in the bottom of the third, pulling ahead of the Slams. Charlie had also used up all his innings for week 8, and the Slams turned to Tim. He retired Dinger for the first out of the inning, but Dustin followed with a solo homer, making the score 2-1. Chase singled for his first career EWL hit, and Joey followed with a two-run home run, putting Cookies & Cream ahead 3-2.

Joey retired Adam and Steve consecutively in the top of the fourth to maintain the one-run Cookies lead. Tim matched him in the bottom half of the inning, and the score remained 3-2 Cookies & Cream.

Tim evened up the score in the top of the fifth when he hit a one-out solo homer to tie the game at 3-3.

Cookies & Cream took the lead back in the bottom of the fifth when Dinger hit one-out solo shot, making the score 4-3.

Charlie delivers a pitch to Joey, with Dustin on third

Charlie delivers a pitch to Joey, with Dustin on third

Joey stayed on the mound to close things out for Cookies & Cream in the top of the sixth, but before he could record an out, Steve led off the inning with a solo homer to right-center, tying the game at 4-4 and giving the Ham Slams life. Joey retired the next two batters, however, and the game was tied heading into the bottom of the sixth.

Chase led off the bottom half of the inning with a single, putting the winning run on first. But Tim cracked down, retiring Joey and Dinger in order to strand the runner and force extra innings.

The Ham Slams continued to hit Joey in the top of the seventh, as Adam led off the inning with a solo homer, putting the Slams ahead 5-4. Two batters later, Alan hit a one-out triple, and he scored when Tim hit an RBI single, and the Slams led 6-4 heading into the bottom of the seventh.

Adam's solo homer in the top of the seventh put the Ham Slams ahead

Adam’s solo homer in the top of the seventh put the Ham Slams ahead

Down to their final at-bat, it looked as if Cookies would rally. Dustin led off the inning with his second homer of the game, pulling Cookies & Cream within a run. Chase singled, and the tying run was on base. But once again, Tim buckled down and retired Joey and Dinger to strand the runner and end the game, giving the Ham Slams a 6-5 win in seven innings.

The win moved the Slams to 6-10 on the season and only one game back of Cookies & Cream, who fell to 7-9.

W: Tim (3-2)
L: Joey (4-3)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Tim earned the win for the Ham Slams in relief. He pitched 5 innings, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits. Charlie took the no decision for the Slams, allowing 1 hit and no runs in 2 innings.
– Joey took the loss for Cookies & Cream, pitching 5 innings of relief while giving up 6 runs on 7 hits. Dinger started for Cookies & Cream and got the no decision, allowing 2 hits and no runs in 2 innings.
– Alan led the Ham Slams at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, a homer, 2 runs scored, and an RBI.
– All four Ham Slams homered in the win.
– Dustin led Cookies & Cream on offense, going 3-for-5 with a double, 2 home runs, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI.

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Reilly Quiets Eastbound Bats as Questionable Outfit Cruise to 8-3 Win

11 Jul
Reilly moved to 8-1 on the season, pitching another gem as Questionable Outfit topped Eastbound 8-3 to extend their lead atop the EWL standings

Reilly moved to 8-1 on the season, pitching another gem as Questionable Outfit topped Eastbound 8-3 to extend their lead atop the EWL standings

Reilly continued to display his elite pitching skills as he kept the Eastbound & Dahn offense in check, leading Questionable Outfit to an 8-3 win, the third straight for the first place team.

The game featured a matchup of the EWL’s two best pitchers in 2015, Reilly and Helal. Reilly retired the Eastbound side in order in the top of the first, and despite giving up two singles, Helal did the same in the bottom of the first, stranding both runners.

Eastbound took an early lead in the top of the second, when Crustin led off the inning with a solo homer to make the score 1-0. Reilly then retired Helal and Nate to end the inning.

Questionable got on the board and took the lead in the bottom of the second. Bob led off with a double and moved to third on a Reilly single, putting runners on the corners. Mike doubled, scoring Bob to tie the game at 1-1. Stove then grounded out to left, but Reilly scored on the play to put Questionable ahead 2-1. Bob got his second hit of the inning, an RBI single that scored Mike, and the Questionable lead was 3-1. Helal then retired Reilly to end the inning.

Christian led off the top of the third with a single, but when the next batter, Crustin, also singled, Christian was caught in between first and second for the first out. Reilly then got Helal to ground out to left to end the inning. Helal retired the side in order in the bottom of the third, and the score remained 3-1 through three.

Eastbound would draw even in the top of the fourth with back-to-back homers. With one out, Christian homered over the right field fence, making the score 3-2. Crustin followed with his second homer of the game, tying the game at 3-3.

Questionable didn’t take long to pull back ahead, scoring three runs in the bottom of the fourth. Bob singled and scored when two batters later Mike hit an RBI double to make the score 4-3. Stove then hit an inside-the-park homer with the help of a throwing error, and Questionable led 6-3.

Christian singled with one out in the top of the fifth, and he moved from first to third when Crustin followed with a single. Eastbound had a chance to rally with runners on first and third and the tying run at the plate, but Reilly got Helal to ground out to center, stranding both runners and ending the inning.

Questionable added two more runs of support in the bottom of the fifth, which would be more than enough for Reilly. Reilly singled to start the inning and moved to third on a Mike double. Stove then hit a deep sacrifice fly to center, scoring Reilly to make the score 7-3. Bob followed with a single, scoring Mike, and Questionable pushed their lead to 8-3. Helal retired Reilly to end the inning, but Questionable had a five-run lead heading into the sixth.

Reilly allowed a one-out single to Christian in the top of the sixth, but he stranded the runner, pitching a scoreless inning to end the game and give Questionable Outfit an 8-3 win.

The win moved Questionable to 11-5 on the year and extended their lead in first place. Eastbound dropped to .500 at 8-8 on the season, three games out of first.

W: Reilly (8-1)
L: Helal (5-3)

Box Score

Game Notes:
– Reilly pitched the complete game win for Questionable Outfit, allowing 3 runs while scattering 8 hits in 6 innings.
– Helal took the loss in the complete game outing, giving up 5 runs on 12 hits in 5 innings pitched.
– Bob and Mike led Questionable Outfit at the plate, each collecting 4 hits. Bob went 4-for-6 with 3 singles, a double, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI, while Mike went 4-for-5 with a single, 3 doubles, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI.
– Christian and Crustin led Eastbound on offense, both going 4-for-5. Christian had 3 singles, a homer, a run scored, and an RBI. Crustin had 2 singles, 2 home runs, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI.

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