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Sluggers Game Summary
SHRINERS
Aug. 13
Back in First Again
Sluggers sweep Fez with 24-8 win to lock up playoff spot
--BOSTON, August 13, 2002
The Sluggers are now tied for first place with the idle AOL Time Warner
Conglomerates.
Offensive Play of the Game
This week’s Offensive Play of
the Game occurred with one out of the bottom of the second inning and the bases
loaded. See the Player of the Week section below for details.
Other Offensive Highlights
These Sluggers batted 1.000 today:
- Will
“The Natural” Jamieson went 2 for 2 with a double, a solo shot, a
walk (his first ever in a Sluggers uniform), four RBI, and three runs
scored.
- Dan
“Dinger” Landesman went 3 for 3 with a single, a solo shot, the
first grand slam in Sluggers history, six RBI, and three runs scored.
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Robert “Stretch” Orleman went 2 for 2 with two singles, a walk,
and a run scored.
- Mike
“Mr. Perfect” Douglas went 3 for 3 with two singles, a double,
three RBI, and three runs scored.
- Steve
“Wheels” Baer went 3 for 3 with a single, a double, and a triple
(a long ball shy of the cycle) two RBI, and two runs scored.
- Brian
“Wightman Can’t Jump” went 2 for 2 with a single, a double,
a walk, and four RBI.
Defensive Play of the Game
This week’s Defensive Play of
the Game occurred in the top of the fifth inning with one out.
“Bouncy” (as the official scorer called her) hit a dribbler down the
first base line. Though he was obviously distracted by Bouncy’s bouncies,
Craig “Trump
Card” Trumm kept his composure enough to get the unassisted out that
squashed any hopes the Shriners had of mounting a comeback.
Honorable Mention
The Shriners Fez are known for the patience
at the plate. In fact, several of their players need to put solvent on the
shoulders as they leave the batter’s box to unglue the bat from their
uniform. Even know many Fez were hoping to generate a rally by getting on base
via the base on balls,
Brian
“Wightman Can’t Jump” kept them off balance by mixing up all
of his pitches. For the sixth time this season, he didn’t walk a single
batter.
Teddy Points
After each game, at
the Red
Hat, Ted
“Ballgame” Johnson hands out points given for the little things
that don’t show up in the box score but still contribute greatly to the
team’s success. Here’s what Johnson had to say after the game:
“I’d like to remind everyone that the player to finish the
season with the most cumulative Teddy Points wins dinner for two in the
North End. And remember, I double all Teddy Points earned against CRP. Now
for this week’s award.
“I will issue Teddy Points for tonight’s 16-run win soon. I
promise. Unfortunately, I’m too drunk right now.”
Stats from the Maniacal One
Here are this week’s
off-beat stats from the Maniacal One:
- Cheap Eats: The Sluggers walked six times
tonight. Two of those were RBI walks.
- Cheap Eats: Wightman held the Shriners to
just one extra-base hit--a home run in the sixth inning by “Lefty
Alex,” as the official scorer called him.
- Give a Little, Take a Lot: Sluggers
pitchers have allowed seven home runs this season. Sluggers bats have beared 18
home runs this season.
- Grab a Little Extra: Sluggers had ten
extra-base hits--five doubles, two triples, and three home runs.
- You Greedy sLOB: The Sluggers had seven
runners left on base (LOB); the Shriners left eight.
- Stick a Few in Your Pocket: The Sluggers
have scored 132 runs in their nine games this season, more than any team in the
league. (The Crappers have scored 100 runs in eight of their nine games this
season--the June 19 game’s score remains undisclosed. The AOL Time Warner
Conglomerates have scored 107 runs in nine games this season. This includes the
July 9 game, in which they ran up the score to 52-2 against the 0-9 Shriners
Fez.)
Player of the Week
Normally the Player of the Week award is
given to a player who displays outstanding offense and defense, but this week
the committee picked a player who, while not getting many defensive chances,
displayed such awe-inspiring offense that the committee just couldn't ignore
this candidate.
Landesman was giving a clinic at the plate. He went 3 for 3 with two
home runs, six RBI, and three runs scored. He also made Slugger history.
In the bottom of the second inning,
Tony
“Skip” Vinciguerra and
George “The
Hit Man” Hart (the number one and two hitters) each hit singles.Will “The
Natural” Jamiesonshowed rare patience at the plate by working a walk
to load the bases. Dan “Dinger”
Landesman then made yet another mark on Sluggers history by hitting the
first grand slam ever in a Sluggers game (for or against the Sluggers).
“That’s exactly how I drew it up when I made up the lineup
card,” Coach Tony said after the game. “Unfortunately, Jamieson has
been swinging for the fences all season long. He hasn’t let Landesman dial
long distance with men on base.”
When asked about his historic homer, the modest Landesman said,
“Sure, I hit the long ball, but it wouldn’t have meant a thing if no
one got on base in front of me. I love hitting with ducks on the pond.”
Robert Orleman was heard to remark, “I hate batting after Dinger.
There’s never anyone left of base for me to drive in.”
See Landesman’s Player of the Week photo
here.
In the Running
Many of the Player of the Week committee gave
Lisa “Car Wash” Robertsfirst place
votes. Landesman squeaked by her by just two votes. Most notably, in the bottom
of the sixth inning, with a runner on second, Roberts slugged a frozen rope
over the left fielder's head for her first career triple and to drive in her
second run of the day. She finished the day 2 for 3 with two RBI and a run
scored. Like Landesman, Roberts didn't have many chances to show off her
much-improved glove work in this contest.
During the post-game handshake, most of the Fez complemented Roberts on
her power display. Alex, the Shriners left fielder and the only Fez to hit a
homer against the Sluggers this year, told Roberts that he was playing her deep
because he knew that she could hit, but he never expected her to hit it over
his head.
Brian
“Wightman Can’t Jump” also received several votes from the
PotW committee. He went 2 for 2 with a single, a double, a walk, and four RBI.
He also continued his stellar pitching performance.
Quotes of the Week
- “Have a mentioned that I hate batting after Dan?”-- Robert
“Stretch” Orleman, Sluggers shortfielder expressing his dislike
for batting with no ducks on the pond
- “With the Sluggers, there’s just *sooo* many ways to
win!”--Isaac
“Pudge” Taylor, Sluggers catcher, beaming about the success of
his team
- “I am playing a mean 3rd tonight.”--Ted
“Ballgame” Johnson, Sluggers third baseman informing his coach
prior to the game of his defensive plans for the evening
- “OK, that was not a Teddy-like performance at 3rd last night. I
am coming back strong next week, you have my word.”--Ted
“Ballgame” Johnson, Sluggers third baseman apologizing to his
coach after the game for his defensive performance during the evening
- “Can you add LF after the C next to my name in the stats? It
helps make me eligible as an outfielder for those kids that want to draft me
onto their fantasy softball teams.”--Isaac
“Pudge” Taylor, Sluggers catcher, begging the official scorer to
document his first appearance in left field this season
- “Did you let me play second base just to shut me up?”-- Aaron
“Penguin” Mathieu,, Sluggers outfielder, wondering why he was
allowed to make his first appearance at his favorite position
Next Game
The Sluggers next game is a make-up game of the May
14 rainout versus MDC. Batting Summary
| Linescore | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | | R | H | E | | Shriners |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 | 0 | |
8 |
15 |
3 | | Sluggers |
9 |
5 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
4 | x | |
24 |
25 |
5 |
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