OBI Vaults into 1st Place with 2 One-Run Wins Against Midlife Crisis

6-2 OBI downed 5-3 Midlife Crisis by scores of 8-7 and 13-12 this past week. OBI started fast and furious in both games, while MLC played the role of comeback victors to only fall short in both games.

Game 1 was a tale of two halves. OBI moved out to a 7-0 lead after 3 innings. MLC tied the game at 7 in the bottom of the 6th inning. Then, OBI wins the one inning game 1 to nothing for the 8-7 final. Game 2 started well for MLC as they pushed across 3 then 4 runs giving them a 7-2 lead heading to the bottom of the 2nd inning. OBI batted around for the only time this night, scoring 8 for a 10-7 lead we would not relinquish. Each scored 2 in the 3rd and MLC won the 4th inning 2-1. With OBI holding onto a 13-11 lead in the fifth and final inning, MLC was held to a single run and OBI had its sweep,,, and according to the Victory Lane Season 2 standings,,, the outright lead in the D2 division.

Game 1 saw OBI score 8 runs on 17 hits and 3 Sac Flys. Matt and Michael each scored in the first two inning. Then, 5 were pushed across in the 3rd inning as Matt doubled and Clint singled him home,,, Juan then followed that with a 2-run Big Fly. Next, Michael single home Spillane following his triple and Michael scored after Mando and Paul singled.

Silence for the next 3 innings allowed MLC back in the game and in the top of the 7th inning, OBI broke the tie with Matt again doubling and scoring on Jayse’s 2nd Sac Fly. Defense held MLC to a donut and onto Game 2 we went, 8-7.

Game 2 was a fast start for MLC as they jumped out to a 7-2 lead. OBI answered in the bottom 2nd with 8 runs as,,, once again,,, Matt started the hit fest and Clint, Jayse, and Juan each singled. Then Spillane doubled home 2 and Michael pulls up lame on a 2-run triple. The feasting continued as Mando, Paul and Larry single only to be bested by Nuta’s 2-RBI Fielders Choice…

Jayse scored in the 3rd on Juan’s 2nd HR of the night and Mando scored in the bottom of the 4th as Paul, JR, and Larry each singled following him up. With Defense playing well again, MLC was held just shy of our run total and the sweep was completed.

Realizing that 1st place will bring out the best in our opponents, OBI needs to play at their best the final 3 weeks of the Season 2 season to qualify for the playoffs. Our quest begins tonight on Field 3 at 6:15/7:15 against Week 1 opponent, Primos… We all recall how happy they were with their opening game victory before Split City showed up…

Missing Clint this week and Michael will be an Extra Hitter after injuring leg last week. Be there or be somewhere else !!!