(CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS ARE LISTED BELOW)
2011 HIGHLIGHTS
WEEK 24 - GAME # 1 - SIN CITY at PINEY CREEK
Designated hitter Prince Fielder blasted 3 homeruns and had 5 RBI as the Sin City Bounty Hunters outscored the floundering Piney Creek Palookas 16 to 7.
Fielder was really in 'the zone'. He cracked a solo homerun in the 1st inning, launched a three-run homer in the 5th inning and delivered a solo blast in the 9th inning. In between his display of "power", The Prince set a baseball record for eating 12 doughnuts in 1 minute and 43 seconds!
Sin City provided plenty of action in the 5th inning with 5 runs on 4 hits. Sin City had many opportunities throughout the game and scored in 6 separate innings.
Francisco Liriano(16-7) got the win allowing 5 runs in 6 and 1/3 innings. Ross Ohlendorf(2-9) was tagged with the loss
WEEK 25 - GAME # 1 - MICHIGAN at GEORGIA
Brandon Morrow struck out 10 batters at Crackerland Park as the Michigan Mad Dogs won in dramatic fashion coming back to beat the Georgia Crackers by the count of 12 to 5.
Michigan bats came alive with a big top of the 9th inning as they creamed Georgia by blasting them with 8 runs on 6 hits.
The key at-bat was by Colby Rasmus who deflated the crowd as he rifled a three-run blast. Michigan managed 18 hits in their victory. Morrow (8-8), allowing 5 runs for the game, picked up the victory. Joel Peralta (3-1) was the losing pitcher in relief.
Morrow, when asked about his 10 strikeout performance noted, 'The important thing is that we won, if I get 20 and we lose, what good does it do our team? But, on the other hand, since we won it feels great!' (Later that evening, it was reported that Morrow had just inked a $25 million dollar endorsement deal with Strike-Out Lawn and Garden Products).
WEEK 19 - LONG ISLAND at MEMPHIS
Game 1 - Carlos Gonzalez provides plenty of offense with 2 HRs with 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored. The Rampage defense doesn't help matters booting the ball 3 times. Long Island cruises to an easy victory
Game 2 - Memphis is led by a solo HR from Nick Swisher and a quality start by Jamie Moyer going 6 scoreless innings. An error by Betancourt in the ninth lets the Hounds threaten, but they can't push the runs across.
Game 3 - This series concludes with a truly exciting game. The hounds get 2 runs in the 3rd inning in part from a Carlos Gonzalez clutch 2 out hit. The Rampage answer right back with 2 of their own in the bottom half led by a Mike Lowell HR. The Hounds come back in the 4th with 2 more runs and the Rampage again answer to tie the game at 4. The Rampage take the lead when Delwyn Young hits a HR in the 5th inning to make it 5-4. That wouldn't hold up as in the 7th inning RP Miguel Batista comes in and gives up a double followed by a wild pitch and then a passed ball. With the game tied at 5 going in to the 9th the Hounds get a run in the top half on a double and an error on Nick Swisher. Swisher would however get a chance to redeem himself. With 2 outs and 1 on in the bottom of the ninth, Swisher hits a walk off 2 run HR to make up for his defensive blunder in the top half of the inning that nearly cost his team the game.
WEEK 22 GAME # 3 - FORT COLLINS at CHICAGO MOB
Matt Holliday smacked 2 homeruns and had 3 RBI and Jorge De La Rosa threw a 2 hit shutout at Terrapin Station where the Chicago Mob beat the Fort Collins Force by the score of 5 to 0.
Holliday had a good evening at the plate. He clubbed a solo home run in the 1st inning, cleared the fences for a two-run home run in the 5th inning and laced a one-base hit in the 7th inning. Chicago rapped out 8 hits for the night. De La Rosa (8-2) was credited with the shutout, his first of the year. Bruce Chen (4-2) ended up with the loss. "De La Rosa just dominated us" losing pitcher Chen said. "Hopefully we can get to him the next time around"
WEEK 21 GAME # 2 - MISSISSIPPI BIG ORANGE at ANTIOCH COAL MINERS
In a thriller the indomitable Mississippi Big Orange staged a dramatic comeback then held on to win over the Antioch Coal Miners by a score of 12 to 7 at The Coal Mine.
Mississippi bats came alive with a big 9th inning as they showed no mercy on Antioch blasting them for 4 hits and plating 7 runs. The biggest moment was provided by Adam Dunn who quieted the home crowd when he lifted one out of the park for a two run home run. Mississippi ended up with 13 hits for the game while Antioch had 10.
The win was credited to Rafael Betancourt (2-2) who went 1 and 2/3 innings allowing no runs. Carlos Marmol (0-2) absorbed the loss in relief. He surrendered 5 runs and 2 hits without retiring a batter. "It's not true... I don't care what their Manager said. We didn't have one of our Coaches in the Center Field stands stealing signs. We can beat the Coal Miners with our eyes closed! And no... my bat has never been corked! We just kept swinging the bats and didn't give up," Troy Tulowitzki said. "If you just keep trying good things can happen!"
WEEK 18 GAME # 1 - CONCORD GRAPE at WRIGLEY RAIDERS
Wrigley Raiders won a dramatic crowd-pleaser over Concord Grape at Freindly Confines pulling it out in their last at bats, 5 to 4.
The game was won by Wrigley with a run in the bottom of the 9th inning. Tyler Colvin delivered a solo blast giving Wrigley the win much to the delight of the home town crowd. Despite losing, Concord out-hit Wrigley 11 to 7.
Jose Contreras (6-0) went 1 inning allowing no runs for the victory. Wade Davis (3-9) was charged with the loss. He surrendered 7 hits and 2 walks in 8 innings
WEEK 20 GAME # 2 - KONA COAST COFFEE GROWERS at GEORGIA CRACKERS
Chase Headley blasted a grand slam as the Georgia Crackers defeated the Kona Coast Coffee Growers by the score of 4 to 3 at Crackerland Park.
Georgia did all of it's offensive work in the 5th inning as they scored 4 runs on 3 base hits. The key at-bat was by Headley who made the crowd happy when he hit a "Grand Salami" to the delight of his teammates. Georgia had 11 hits for the game and Kona Coast had 6.
Luke "Hock-a-Loogie" Hochevar (7-1) went 7 innings allowing 3 runs for the victory. Jason Frasor was credited with his 2nd save. Gavin Floyd(7-5) took the loss. He was hit hard and gave up 11 hits and 3 walks in 8 innings.
MESSAGE FROM KENJI JOHJIMA
Dear Kenji,
It was so nice to hear from you again. Wish you had written earlier. I was prepared to let Adam go for the unpardonable sin of getting TJ surgery on company time. But he has apologized profusely and agreed to wash my car and clean my house during his absence from the playing field and I agreed to this arrangement. If only I had known you were available. I'm sure you would have done a much better job of keeping my car and house clean.
Please keep in touch.
Your former owner,
Jim
To: Phelps, Jim
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:02 AM
Subject: Message from Kenji Johjima
Aaahh soooooo, Jim Phelps-san,I ah jus ah wan to ah say... so so sarwee to ah hee abawt most honorable team-ah-mate.... Adam ah Wainright. I ah comm ah bak an ah play for yu.... yu can trade Adam ah back to ah Jeff. I think this be ah veyreee good ah deal for yu..... puweeze let ah me know.....
(translated means..... wax on... wax off)
You ah friend,
Kenji
PROVING THAT HE CAN SOLVE ALL KINDS OF PROBLEMS..... THE "PREZ" (BARACK OBAMA...alias THE COMMISH - JEFF F.) WAS CALLED ON..... TO HELP SOLVE NICK'S PROBLEM......
WE NOW KNOW WHO NICK IS
VOTING FOR IN
WEEK 17 - GAME 3 -- STALLIONS at GEORGIA
29,281 Redneck fans were treated to a fine game at Crackerland Park as only one run separated the combatants at game's end. The Georgia Crackers won by the slimmest of margins, 4 to 3.
The score was tied at 3 after nine, but Georgia came out on top in the 11th inning. After two outs were recorded in the 11th, Hideki "Yankee Boy" Matsui drew a walk. Ichiro Suzuki was next up and he also drew a walk. Fernando Cabrera lost his composure and uncorked a wild pitch. Cabrera, feeling the Southern Heat in "Hot-lanta" then threw a high and inside pitch that got by the catcher. It was ruled a passed ball, making Georgia the winners and sending the 7,685 fans home happy (the other 21,596 fans left early when Crackerland Park ran out of "Billy Beer" in the 5th inning!). Georgia had a total of 7 hits for the game.
Mariano Rivera (3-0) picked up the victory, allowing no runs in 3 and 1/3 innings. Cabrera (0-1) was a bit out of kilter and was tagged with the loss in relief. His performance was as useful as a pogo stick in quicksand. But, he was the hard-luck loser as he did not allow an earned run in his 1 and 2/3 innings of work.
With this victory, Georgia continued their winning ways as their streak now stands at 6 games and counting. Manager Dave "Peach" Taylor was in a very talkative mood after the ballgame. "Damn, Fella's, I really don't know what else I can tell ya, cept, you know what they say... A wink is as good as a nod, to a blind horse, and that Cabrera fella was bringing up the rear today. But that don't matter much to me, cause we'll take a win any way we get one. And from my point of view, that win was huge... in fact, it was as purty as a speckled pup under a red wagon . All I can say is, Damn. All our guys over the past week or so are just playing lights out. Damn, my boys, they're really are hitting on all cylinders. Everything is working. Ya know, we keep this up and, well, we'll be fixin' to go to the playoffs. I know it's a long shot, but ya never know. "Damn, I know it can't last forever - but then again, Damn, it sure ain't gonna stop us from trying!"
WEEK 25 - GAME 1 -- MISSOURI at PINEY CREEK
A record crowd of 56,872 was on hand to see President George Dubbya... Dubbya... Dubbya Bush throw out the 1st pitch... and later see Ronnie (Wanted Poster) Belliard hit one into the "cheap seats" at Centennial Field as the Piney Creek Palookas came back dramatically to top the Missouri Mustangs by the score of 4 to 3.
Piney Creek came through with the game-winning runs in the 9th inning with 2 runs using 4 hits. Rajai Davis started the inning off right when he ripped a base-knock. Jeff Fleischman then called for a steal which was successful. Ryan Garko then doubled bringing in a run. Adrian Beltre was up next and he stroked a one-base hit. Kenji Johjima stepped into the box and drew a walk to load the bases. Raul Ibanez continued the rally and laced a base-hit giving Piney Creek the win and sending the home town fans into a frenzy. Piney Creek had 10 hits for the afternoon while Missouri had 5.
Manny Corpas (5-3) was the winner allowing no runs in 1 inning. Chad Cordero (3-5) was the loser in relief. He allowed 4 hits and 1 walk without retiring a batter.
WANTED
(a face only a Parole Officer could love!!)
Corpas and Belliard were really whooping it up in the clubhouse (but without an interpreter, nobody could understand what they were saying. It sounded like, "El Gerente es un Idiota", but, HA, HA, HA, HA.... THAT couldn't be right??) after the great come from behind victory. As Jeff Fleischman noted, 'A win like this one can do wonders for a team's attitude.' Everyone shares in the joy - the fans, the players - even you guys (despite all the ugly lies and rumors that you guys have been writing about us all year in your papers, said Fleischman) - It's better than winning by a dozen runs!'
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEEK 20 - GAME 2 -- CHICAGO MOB at ALBANY INTERNATIONALS
Barry Bonds slammed 2 homeruns and had 4 RBI at Marveldome as the Albany Internationals beat the Chicago Mob in 12 innings by the count of 6 to 5.
Both teams were tied at 4 runs apiece after nine innings. Albany won it in the 12th inning. Albert Pujols led off the inning for Albany when he laced a base-knock. Bonds came to the plate and cleared the fences for a two-run home run (his 33rd of the season) making Albany the winners and sending the 47,063 fans home happy on Barry Bonds (INFLATABLE) Bobble-Head Night. Both teams ended up with 12 hits on the night.
Francisco Cordero (5-0) allowed 1 run in 2 innings, and picked up the victory. Saul Rivera (1-2) was the losing pitcher in relief. He was unable to retire a batter giving up 1 hit and no walks.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ WEEK 14 - GAME # 3 --- ITALIAN STALLIONS at PINEY CREEK PALOOKAS
Right fielder Andre Ethier slammed 2 homeruns at Centennial Field as the Piney Creek Palookas belted the Italian Stallions by the count of 14 to 3.
Ethier enjoyed a great evening at the plate. He slapped a single in the 2nd inning, electrified the crowd with a Grand Slam home run in the 3rd inning and popped a two-run clout over the fence in the 5th inning. Piney Creek totaled 13 hits on the night.
Ross Ohlendorf (6-8) was the winner allowing no runs in 5 innings. Billy Buckner (1-1) suffered the loss. He got hit hard, allowing 7 hits and 2 walks in 4 innings.
"For some reason I can't explain, I was REALLY SEEING THE BALL WELL TONIGHT.
I had good swings tonight,' Ethier said, 'For some reason, everything I did and how I saw and hit the ball felt great... and it started happening right after I took those vitamins that Brian gave me".
UPDATE.... New Palooka team member, Brian Stokes is under investigation for dispensing Dianabol, Deca Durabolin, Testosterone (propionate, enanthate, cypionate), Anadrol, Sustanon 250, Trenbolone and Equipoise. After the Piney Creek team swept the Boys from St. Louis 3 games to 0 games. Stokes was quoted as saying... "I just want to fit in.... I just want the guys on my team to like me".
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE "BIG HURT" HITS
G.U.S.S.O.M.O. HOME RUN # 500!
May 29th, 2008 -- In the 2nd game of a three game set at Antioch, The Chicago Mob's Frank Thomas clubbed his 500th home run. The historic clout came as Frank led off the 6th inning vs. relief pitcher (and former Mobster) Josh Towers. The homer gave The Mob a 5-4 lead, which they were unable to hold, losing 9-5. "Frank's been sort of a forgotten man as his career winds down", said Mob manager Fred Turtle. "It's great that he was able to reach this milestone". "I'm glad it's over with", said Thomas. "I wish it could have been at home in front of the Mob fans that have been so supportive of me, but I'll take it. I know I can still contribute to this team".
This is the 2nd such milestone to be reached by a career
Chicago Mobster this season as Curt Schilling reached the
3,000 strikeout mark earlier.
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CURT
SCHILLING RECORDS HIS 3,000th G.U.S.S.O.M.O STRIKEOUT FOR
THE CHICAGO MOB!!
Curt Schilling, in a long and
sometimes rocky career with The Chicago Mob has reached the
3000 K milestone. This was accomplished in game three of the
Fenway/Chicago series. The victim was Nick Markakis, leading
off the inning.
The Faithful won the game, however 5-3 to salvage one game in the three game series. This is Schillings 18th season with Chicago. He got the loss (150th of his career) to go along with 197 career wins. He also allowed his 417th, 418th and 419th home runs of his career in the game
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again. Our
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time." This League, This Game, is a part of our
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and people will come, Guys. Our managers and people
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