OBI scored 10 runs in 5 innings at bat in Game 1 by scoring run(s) in each inning. Clutch hitting was rampant as all 7 runs scored thru the first four innings touched home plate with 2 outs. There were 8 runners left on base as OBI pounded out 19 hits in the losing effort.
Matt and Fill-ins Travis & Leo each stroked 3 hits. Nuta, DC, and Leo each scored 2 runs. And Doubles were frequent to the tune of 5 in the game as Spillane, DC, Michael (2), and Jakob took the extra base.
Interestingly, everyone had 1 RBI in the game with only two exceptions,,, Matt had none and Michael had 2 (RBI hog). Both J.R. and Larry had Sac Flies,,, and J.R. to a Called Third Strike (being unable to stay this past week for post-game festivities, I have not been able to confirm if massive quantities of beverages were consumed as celebration of said taken pitch,,, someone please chime in to let us know)...
Game 2 was a tale of 3 Games:
-- OBI off to a fast start, led 7-5 after 2 innings.
-- TWI quietly took the lead in the middle 3 innings, outscoring OBI 5-0.
-- OBI puts up a 4 spot in the Top of the 6th (last) inning.
-- Only to have TWI push across 2 in the bottom half for the 12-11 victory.
Jakob complained and played his way out of future lead off opportunities with a 1-4 performance in Game 2. Matt was 1-2 in Game 2 before taking off for Little League practice (not sure what the age limit is in that league, but some coach is gonna check his birth certificate).
Leo again had 3 hits and joining him on the Game 2 hit parade was DC and JR. It is possible initials and shorter names may positively affect batting outcomes, thus the lineup may be written as such for upcoming games thru the end of Season 3. Could just be the heat talking too, not sure yet...
Extra base hits in the game were highlighted by this seasons first Big Fly,,, this was a pop up by DC to LC field. The lunging swing was sweet enough to tie the game at 10 in the top of the last inning. Larry had a 2 run Triple in the top of the 1st to cap the 4 run inning. Michael's Triple was thanks to the RC fielders glove inability to close at the proper time allowing a jog for the full 210'. JRs 3rd hit of the game put us in the lead for a short time... Leo also stroked a double...
This week we once again take on Runnin' Fools on field 6. This time it will be 110 degrees, yay us... Jayse requires another week to recover from his back injury and JR is unable to make it. Fill ins will help us out and Split City will make a return,,, I have a good feeling about this.
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