Game 1 was jumped started by Jayse and Juan as the latter hit a Big Fly for a 2-0 lead. E-Machine took the lead in the second and consistently built it up until the score was 7-2 after 6 innings. During that time, OBI had collected 8 hits, had a Dead Ball single for an out through the pitchers box annnnd hit into 3 double plays.
Enter, One Big Inning,,, Jakob, Nuta, and Jayse started the inning with singles to load the bases. Then, with one out, Spillane singled home the first 2 runs of the inning and OBI was off to the races. The race was impressive as with 2 outs, Paul rakes an RBI Single, Larry walks, and then both J.R. and Armando come thru with RBI hits. 6 runs in all and an 8-7 lead.
However, E-Machine up to the task and after a Called 3rd Strike on their first batter of the inning, a Big Fly tied the game. With that, the machine relaxed and collected 3 more hits plating the winning run.
Game 2 was E-machines turn to jump out early. After their 2 runs to win Game 1 in the bottom of the seventh, they had 6 hits and scored 4 in the top of the first of Game 2. The score was still 0-4 in the bottom of the 2nd when Clint opened with a Triple, and Paul followed with a Double. The fun about stopped there as we hit into 3 consecutive fielders choices. Good Baserunning by Paul advanced him on both the first two as he scored on Armandos FC,,, errr Productive Out.
E-Machine attempted to get going in the top of the 3rd but with 2 on and 1 out, Jayse makes the play of the night with a diving catch and easy Double Play at second as the baserunner had sprinted home.
After 2 more FCs in the 4th inning by OBI, E-Machine pushed their lead to 5 at 7-2 with a 3-run HR. OBI was up to the task with our own One Big Inning and pushed across 5 of our own to tie the game at 7.
Nuta and Larry singled, followed by Armando's walk loaded the bases. Then, with one out (again, just sayin) Jakob singled in a run and Matt WALKED in another run (two thumbs up). Jayse followed up with a two-run Double and Juan hit a Sac Fly for run #5. The game was destined for extra innings as time allowed and E-Machine had 2 hits in 6-8 innings, while OBI had two hits, a walk, and two more FCs giving us 7 for the game.
With the score tied going to the bottom of the 8th, we were delighted to see the ball travel 300'+ off Juan's bat for the second time that night. This providing Split City with the needful winning margin of 1.
SPECIAL NOTE: Chris Nuta put up with an unnecessary tirade from myself this past Thursday. Please do know that he and I have spoken and I have apologized for my behavior.
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