Brian pitched seven innings, Sergio finally broke through (and in a
big way) at the plate by slugging two home runs, and every player in
the Superpowers lineup recorded a hit and scored a run. Wilson held
them down for the majority of the game but the wheels came off toward
the end, when Superpowers scored 5 in the sixth inning and 9 in the
seventh to seal the deal.
Depending on who you ask, Superpowers may... or may not... have played
the first errorless game in the history of the league. The only error
recorded by them was on a hard hit ball by Kevin in the eighth inning
- a tough play. If the game was indeed errorless, as far as I can
remember (which is not far) it is the only one.
Mark made his triumphant return to the mound, striking out the side to
get out of trouble in the away ninth inning. It was his first
appearance since 2005 (wow, did not know that one)
Kevin continues to pitch very well. He pitched a perfect inning,
bringing his season K-BB ratio to 6:1.
Brian hit a controversial (and must be noted for the record, pop-up
and garbage-time) home run in the seventh inning. The fair-foul
ruling on the ball (which was fair) was disputed and Ezequiel headed
back to his original base, crossing Chetan and Brian on the basepaths.
Team Hit Him then Benny Ruled their way off the field, ending the
inning.
Brian homered twice in one inning, almost accomplishing the feat in
back to back weeks (he missed doing so by about ten feet in the
previous game)
Before the game, Roger hit Sergio in the head with a baseball. Sergio
ended up ok (I think, haven't heard from him today) and responded by
hitting two home runs and driving in a whopping seven RBI.
Ezequiel notched his first league hit, a double no less.
David Yagual, Eddie's brother, made his league debut and singled on
the first pitch he saw.
Chetan also made his league debut, representing his home country of
Canada. He flaunted his universal health care plan and wore a hockey
helmet while batting. He also got his first league hit.
Superpower also had an inning end against them via the hidden ball
trick - Sergio, as if being hit on the head wasn't enough - was tagged
by Afro Mike. After a thorough discussion at Wendy's, I think we
decided nothing about whether the hidden ball trick should remain
legal. I think it's still legal.
George is just impossible to get out.
Scott went 4 for 7 this week to keep his batting line a zesty
.594/.639/.844. He also spent approximately 324 minutes arguing that
his reach on error was a hit.
On that play, George somehow OLE'd the ball 20 feet in the air at second base.
Mark was hit by pitch for like the thousandth time.
Roger and Wilson nearly collided between home and the pitcher's mound
on an infield popup. After Wilson caught the ball, they embraced.
Mark's home run came one pitch after Roger was unable to hold onto a
foul tip for strike three. As revenge, Roger ruined Mark's chances
for a no-hit season by doubling against him in the ninth. It was
Roger's first extra base hit this year.
Of the 14 players who qualify as regulars for purposes of the batting
title, 12 of them have an OBP of .400 or above. There really aren't
any easy outs anywhere anymore. I say it's time to expand the strike
zone again, hint hint.
Brian and Sergio went a combined 6 for 13 with 4 home runs. Had
Brian's second home run counted completely, they would have had a
combined 7 runs and 15 RBI. Someone can feel free to look it up but I
think this has got to be the most prolific day ever by a starting
pitcher and catcher in league history.
At one point, when surrounded by men, Roger said "my penis just grew"
Chetan, like a champ, dug into the garbage can which was inexplicably
in left field for a ball. Mike Fusilli I believe is the first player
ever to hit a double into a garbage can.
Alejandro taunted Brian with a chant of "pitcher has a little butt"
Something about Mike and Wilson pitching also.
Harris got hit by a throw by Wilson on a ground ball, but he shook it
off like a true champion.
A new record was set for semi-funny Canadian jokes
-Alejandro gave me a high five for agreeing with him that naked black women are awesome.
-When it was implied I was now a minority Brian asked "Roger is a minority now?" to which Roger responded "yeah, my penis just grew."
-Some of the canadian jokes were downright hilarious. When Chetan almost got hit by a pitch Wilson expressed concern, until Roger pointed out Chetan had terrific insurance. Later at Wendy's Roger asked Chetan if it reminded him of Tim Horton's
When pinch-running for the injured Bryan Harris, Alvin scored on a double by Scott. Not all that impressive until you recognize that he held onto his lit cigarette the whole time
chetan also wore red and white making him look like a canadian flag. and everyone called him canada or the canadian guy and did not refer to him by name.
Both Mark and Mangan walked into light fixtures at Wendy's, because they are freakishly tall monsters.