Game Summary

The Superbas squandered a 3-run lead in the final inning of a heart-breaking loss, 16-8, to the cocky Dogg Pound on Wednesday, June 28. The Superbas held a 8-5 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth when the Dogg Pound hitters continued to hit bloopers into no-man’s land.

Pitcher Carlo Quinonez continues to tear up opposing pitchers in the second half of the season by hitting 2 doubles, a triple and his first home run of the season. Quinonez scored four times and knocked in 3 runs. Over the past two games, Quinonez is 9 for 9 with 3 doubles and 3 triples, 7 runs and 9 RBI. Quinonez’s offensive statistics, accordingly, have gone through the roof. He leads all Superbas players with a .680 batting average, 1.160 slugging percentage and 1.138 contribution percentage.

Third baseman Andrew Orr and shortstop Jeff Wisniewski contributed with 3 hits apiece. Second baseman Brooks Ramsdell added two hits, convincing cougars and others that he is, indeed, out of his slump.

Outfielders Wright Cole and Ted Bayham provided spectacular defense in what was one of the best defensive games of the season for the Superbas. Through the first five innings, the Superbas held the vaunted Dogg Pound to only five runs, including a 1-2-3 inning in the first. Quinonez pitched well, Ramsdell played solid at second, and catcher Joe Gray held on to the ball during a wild collision at the plate on a throw home from right via cut-off man Ramsdell.

Gray struck out swinging for the first time this year.

Defensive Players of the Game: Wright Cole and Ted Bayham.
Offensive Player of the Game: Carlo Quinonez (4-4, 2 2B, 3B, HR, 4 R, 3 RBI).

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Box Score

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Inning-by-Inning

1st Inning.
Bayham singled.
Grace grounded into fielder’s choice. Bayham out.
Adams flied out to left.
Quinonez tripled.
Wisniewski singled. Quinonez scored.
Orr singled. Wisniewski to third.
Cole doubled. Wisniewski scored. Orr to third.
Gray grounded out to the pitcher.

2nd Inning.
Ramsdell walked.
Bayham doubled. Ramsdell out at third.
Grace flied out to center.
Adams lined out to left.

3rd Inning.
Quinonez doubled.
Wisniewski grounded out to third. Quinonez to third. Quinonez scored on throwing error.
Orr singled.
Cole popped out to short.
Gray grounded out to third.

4th Inning.
Ramsdell singled.
Bayham flied out to left.
Grace grounded into fielder’s choice. Ramsdell out.
Adams flied out to center.

5th Inning.
Quinonez doubled.
Wisniewski singled. Quinonez to third.
Orr hit sacrifice fly to center. Quinonez scored.
Cole singled. Wisniewski to second.
Gray struck out swinging.
Ramsdell singled. Wisniewski to third. Cole to second.
Bayham popped out to first.

6th Inning.
Grace flied out to center.
Adams singled.
Quinonez homered. Adams scored.
Wisniewski doubled.
Orr doubled. Wisniewski scored.
Cole popped out to short.
Gray gounded out to short.

End of game.

Game Summary

The Superbas snapped their 5-game losing streak after pummeling the Beer Nutz, 22-8, in the late game on Wednesday, June 21. The Superbas scored 14 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break open a tie game. Seven of the fourteen runs were scored with two outs. The Superbas had 30 hits in the game, 13 of which came in the final at-bat.

The top four hitters in the batting order, catcher Kevin Ghalambor, rightfielder Jesus Espinoza, third baseman Andrew Orr, and pitcher Carlo Quinonez, combined for 16 hits and 14 runs scored. Orr was a single shy of a cycle, including his first home run of the season, batting in 5 runs. Quinonez went 5 for 5 with a pair of triples and a double, and knocked in 6 runs.

The Superbas played their best game of the season defensively behind Quinonez’s stellar pitching and three strikeouts. The eight runs scored against the Superbas was the lowest number of runs the Superbas have allowed all season.

The Superbas held their errors to a minimum and routinely hit their cutoff men which didn’t allow Beer Nutz’ hitters to extend singles into doubles. Leftfielder Wright Cole made several plays on long fly balls and Orr played his best defensive game of the season.

Centerfielder Eric Grace returned to the lineup from injury and played solid in centerfield and went 3 for 3 with 3 RBI at the plate. Outfielder Ted Bayham and second baseman Brooks Ramsdell both broke out their season-long slumps with two hits apiece.

Espinoza struck out looking for the second time this season.

Defensive Players of the Game: Carlo Quinonez, Wright Cole and Andrew Orr.
Offensive Players of the Game: Kevin Ghalambor (5-5, 4 R, RBI), Jesus Espinoza (3-5, 3 R, 2 RBI), Andrew Orr (3-4, HR, 3B, 2B, 4 R, 5 RBI) and Carlo Quinonez (5-5, 2 3B, 2B, 3 R, 6 RBI).

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Box Score

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Inning-by-Inning

1st Inning.
Ghalambor singled.
Espinoza singled. Ghalambor to second.
Orr flied out to left.
Quinonez singled. Ghalambor scored. Espinoza to second.
Wisniewski popped out to first.
Cole flied out to left.

2nd Inning.
Wright flied out to left.
Gray grounded out to the pitcher.
Grace singled.
Bayham flied out to left.

3rd Inning.
Ramsdell popped out to short.
Ghalambor singled.
Espinoza struck out looking.
Orr homered. Ghalambor scored.
Quinonez singled.
Wisniewski doubled. Quinonez to third.
Cole flied out to center.

4th Inning.
Wright flied out to center.
Gray grounded out to short.
Grace singled.
Bayham singled. Grace to second.
Ramsdell grounded into fielder’s choice. Bayham out.

5th Inning.
Ghalambor singled.
Espinoza grounded into fielder’s choice. Ghalambor out.
Orr tripled. Espinoza scored.
Quinonez tripled. Orr scored.
Wisniewski singled. Quinonez scored.
Cole doubled. Wisniewski to third.
Wright singled. Wisniewski scored. Cole to third.
Gray walked.
Grace hit sacrifice fly to right. Cole scored.
Bayham flied out to center.

6th Inning.
Ramsdell singled up the middle.
Ghalambor singled. Ramsdell to second.
Orr walked. Ramsdell to third. Ghalambor to second.
Quinonez doubled. Ramsdell, Ghalambor and Orr scored.
Wisniewski grounded out to second. Quinonez to third.
Cole singled. Quinonez scored.
Wright singled. Cole to second.
Gray grounded out to the pitcher. Cole to third. Wright to second.
Grace tripled. Cole and Wright scored.
Bayham singled. Grace scored.
Ramsdell doubled. Bayham to third.
Ghalambor singled. Bayham scored.
Espinoza singled. Ramsdell scored. Ghalambor to third.
Orr doubled. Ghalambor and Espinoza scored.
Quinonez tripled. Orr scored.
Wisniewski singled. Quinonez scored.
Cole flied out to right.

End of game.

As of June 19, 2006

Hits
18 – Wisniewski
17 – Adams
13 – Orr
11 – Cole

Runs
12 – Wisniewski
10 – Adams
9 – Orr
6 – Cole

Runs Batted-In
11 – Cole
8 – Adams
7 – Wisniewski
5 – Orr

Batting Average*
.630 – Adams
.600 – Wisniewski
.500 – Quinonez
.481 – Orr

Doubles
6 – Orr
5 – Wisniewski
2 – three players

Triples
2 – Adams
1 – Mallchok
1 – Wisniewski

Home Runs
1 – Bariel
1 – Wisniewski

On-Base Percentage*
.607 – Adams
.600 – Wisniewski
.550 – Quinonez
.500 – Orr

Slugging Percentage*
.933 – Wisniewski
.852 – Adams
.704 – Orr
.520 – Cole

Sacrifice Hits
2 – Ramsdell
1 – six players

Walks
4 – Ghalambor
4 – Gray
3 – Bariel
3 – Quinonez

Contribution Percentage (RLS)*
.933 – Wisniewski
.893 – Adams
.667 – Orr
.600 – Quinonez

Total Run Production Index*
.680 – Cole
.643 – Adams
.600 – Wisniewski
.467 – Orr

* Minimum of 15 plate appearances

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As of June 22, 2006

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As of June 29, 2006

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As of July 20, 2006

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As of May 2, 2007

Hits 9 – Evans 9 – Wisniewski 5 – Leo 4 – four players Runs 5 – Leo 4 – Evans 4 – Wisniewski 3 – Ramsdell Runs Batted-In 7 – Evans 3 – Leo 3 – Wisniewski 2 – three players Batting Average* .818 – Evans .750 – Wisniewski .625 – Leo .500 – two players Doubles 2 – Evans 1 – Smith 1 – D-Grace Triples 3 – Evans Home Runs 1 – Evans 1 – Wisniewski * Minimum of 7 plate appearances

On-Base Percentage* .818 – Evans .750 – Wisniewski .556 – Leo .500 – three players Slugging Percentage* 1.818 – Evans 1.000 – Wisniewski .625 – Leo .625 – D-Grace Sacrifice Hits 1 – Espinoza 1 – Leo 1 – Cole 1 – Ramsdell Walks 2 – Espinoza 2 – Ramsdell Contribution Percentage (RLS)* 1.818 – Evans 1.000 – Wisniewski .667 – Leo .583 – Ramsdell Total Run Production Index* .909 – Evans .889 – Leo .500 – Wisniewski .417 – Ramsdell

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As of May 23, 2007

Hits 11 – Wisniewski 10 – Evans 10 – D-Grace 10 – Grace Runs 7 – Grace 6 – Leo 6 – Ramsdell 6 – Wisniewski Runs Batted-In 9 – D-Grace 7 – Evans 5 – Atiyeh 4 – two players Batting Average* .769 – Evans .667 – D-Grace .625 – Grace .611 – Wisniewski Doubles 2 – Orr 2 – Evans 2 – D-Grace 2 – two players Triples 3 – Evans Home Runs 2 – D-Grace 1 – Evans 1 – Grace 1 – Wisniewski * Minimum of 10 plate appearances

On-Base Percentage* .769 – Evans .667 – D-Grace .650 – Wisniewski .625 – Grace Slugging Percentage* 1.615 – Evans 1.200 – D-Grace .813 – Grace .778 – Wisniewski Sacrifice Hits 1 – Espinoza 1 – Leo 1 – Cole 1 – Ramsdell Walks 2 – Espinoza 2 – Ramsdell 2 – Wisniewski 1 – two players Contribution Percentage (RLS)* 1.615 – Evans 1.133 – D-Grace .813 – Grace .800 – Wisniewski Total Run Production Index* .846 – Evans .733 – D-Grace .625 – Grace .625 – Leo

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As of June 19, 2007

Hits 15 – Wisniewski 13 – Grace 13 – Ramsdell 10 – four players Runs 10 – Grace 9 – Ramsdell 8 – Wisniewski 6 – Leo Runs Batted-In 9 – D-Grace 9 – Atiyeh 8 – Leo 7 – two players Batting Average* .769 – Evans .667 – D-Grace .600 – Wisniewski .565 – Grace Doubles 3 – Atiyeh 2 – Evans 2 – D-Grace 2 – three players Triples 3 – Evans 1 – Leo Home Runs 2 – D-Grace 2 – Grace 1 – Evans 1 – Wisniewski * Minimum of 13 plate appearances

On-Base Percentage* .769 – Evans .667 – D-Grace .630 – Wisniewski .565 – Grace Slugging Percentage* 1.615 – Evans 1.200 – D-Grace .870 – Grace .760 – Wisniewski Sacrifice Hits 2 – Espinoza 1 – Cole 1 – Leo 1 – Ramsdell Walks 3 – Ramsdell 2 – Espinoza 2 – Wisniewski 1 – three players Contribution Percentage (RLS)* 1.615 – Evans 1.133 – D-Grace .826 – Grace .778 – Wisniewski Total Run Production Index* .846 – Evans .733 – D-Grace .652 – Grace .609 – Leo

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As of July 11, 2007

Hits 21 – Wisniewski 15 – Evans 15 – Ramsdell 15 – Grace Runs 11 – Grace 11 – Wisniewski 10 – Ramsdell 9 – Leo Runs Batted-In 14 – Leo 10 – Evans 10 – Atiyeh 9 – three players Batting Average* .682 – Evans .600 – Wisniewski .556 – Ramsdell .484 – Grace Doubles 3 – Leo 3 – Atiyeh 3 – Wisniewski 2 – six players Triples 3 – Evans 2 – Leo 1 – Atiyeh 1 – Wisniewski Home Runs 2 – D-Grace 2 – Grace 1 – Evans 1 – Wisniewski * Minimum of 16 plate appearances

On-Base Percentage* .682 – Evans .622 – Wisniewski .606 – Ramsdell .484 – Grace Slugging Percentage* 1.182 – Evans .829 – Wisniewski .742 – Grace .700 – Leo Sacrifice Hits 2 – Espinoza 1 – Cole 1 – Leo 1 – Ramsdell Walks 5 – Ramsdell 2 – Espinoza 2 – Wisniewski 1 – three players Contribution Percentage (RLS)* 1.182 – Evans .811 – Wisniewski .710 – Grace .697 – Ramsdell Total Run Production Index* .727 – Evans .719 – Leo .581 – Grace .514 – Wisniewski

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As of July 24, 2007

Hits 23 – Wisniewski 16 – Evans 15 – Ramsdell 15 – Grace Runs 11 – Grace 11 – Wisniewski 10 – Ramsdell 9 – Leo Runs Batted-In 13 – Leo 11 – Evans 10 – Atiyeh 9 – three players Batting Average* .615 – Evans .605 – Wisniewski .517 – Ramsdell .440 – Espinoza Doubles 3 – Leo 3 – Atiyeh 3 – Wisniewski 2 – six players Triples 3 – Evans 2 – Leo 1 – Atiyeh 1 – Wisniewski Home Runs 2 – D-Grace 2 – Grace 1 – Evans 1 – Wisniewski * Minimum of 17 plate appearances

On-Base Percentage* .634 – Wisniewski .615 – Evans .583 – Ramsdell .478 – Orr Slugging Percentage* 1.038 – Evans .816 – Wisniewski .657 – Grace .618 – Leo Sacrifice Hits 2 – Espinoza 1 – Cole 1 – Leo 1 – Ramsdell Walks 6 – Ramsdell 3 – Wisniewski 2 – Orr 2 – Espinoza Contribution Percentage (RLS)* 1.038 – Evans .805 – Wisniewski .639 – Ramsdell .629 – Grace Total Run Production Index* .654 – Evans .611 – Leo .514 – Grace .463 – Wisniewski

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As of October 12, 2007

Hits 10 – Barsotti 8 – Evans 7 – four players Runs 6 – Orr 5 – Ramsdell 5 – Barsotti 5 – Sailor Runs Batted-In 10 – Barsotti 6 – Ramsdell 4 – Cole 4 – Sailor Batting Average* 1.000 – Ramsdell .715 – Barsotti .636 – Cole .600 – Espinoza Doubles 3 – Barsotti 2 – Espinoza 2 – Sailor 2 – two players Triples 1 – Evans 1 – Orr Home Runs 3 – Barsotti 1 – Orr * Minimum of 10 plate appearances

On-Base Percentage* 1.000 – Ramsdell .714 – Barsotti .636 – Espinoza .636 – Cole Slugging Percentage* 1.571 – Barsotti 1.143 – Ramsdell .857 – Evans .846 – Orr Sacrifice Hits 1 – Sailor 1 – Evans Walks 7 – Ramsdell 3 – Orr 2 – Gray 2 – Atiyeh Contribution Percentage (RLS)* 1.571 – Barsotti 1.071 – Ramsdell .875 – Evans .875 – Orr Total Run Production Index* .857 – Barsotti .786 – Ramsdell .727 – Cole .643 – Sailor

As of June 19, 2006

For each strike out registered, offending players will donate $20 into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund.

So far…

Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $40
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $20
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $20
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $20
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TOTAL – 6 strikeouts – $120

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As of June 22, 2006

Players will donate $20 into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season.

So far…

Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $40
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeout – $40
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $20
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $20
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $20
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TOTAL – 7 strikeouts – $140

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As of June 29, 2006

Players will donate $20 into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season.

So far…

Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $40
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeout – $40
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $20
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $20
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $20
Joe Gray – 1 strikeout – $20
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TOTAL – 8 strikeouts – $160

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As of July 13, 2006

Players will donate $20 into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season.

So far…

Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $40
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeout – $40
Joe Gray – 2 strikeouts – $40
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $20
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $20
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $20
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TOTAL – 9 strikeouts – $180

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Strikeout for Beer Keg Carryover (1/27/07)

Players will donate money into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season.

At the end of last season, the tally was…

Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $40
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $30
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $30
Jason Bariel* – 1 strikeout – $20
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $20
Wright Cole* – 1 strikeout – $20
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TOTAL – 10 strikeouts – $160

* May not rejoin the team for second season; will be applied as a tax.

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As of April 12, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
Joe Gray – 2 strikeouts – $15
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $25

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of April 18, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Joe Gray – 2 strikeouts – $15
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $40

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of April 26, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Joe Gray – 2 strikeouts – $15
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $50

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of May 2, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Joe Gray – 2 strikeouts – $15
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $50

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of May 9, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Joe Gray – 2 strikeouts – $15
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $60

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of May 23, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Mike Atiyeh – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $75

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of June 6, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Andy Orr – 1 strikeout – $10
Chris Leo – 1 strikeout – $10
Eric Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Mike Atiyeh – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $105

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of June 19, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Andy Orr – 1 strikeout – $10
Chris Leo – 1 strikeout – $10
Eric Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Mike Atiyeh – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $105

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of June 27, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
Joe Gray – 4 strikeouts – $25
Mike Atiyeh – 3 strikeout – $20
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Adams* – 1 strikeout – $10
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Andy Orr – 1 strikeout – $10
Eric Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Chris Leo – 1 strikeout – $10
Jeff Wisniewski – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $140

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of July 11, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
Joe Gray – 4 strikeouts – $25
Mike Atiyeh – 3 strikeout – $20
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Adams* – 1 strikeout – $10
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Andy Orr – 1 strikeout – $10
Eric Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Chris Leo – 1 strikeout – $10
Jeff Wisniewski – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $140

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of July 24, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
Joe Gray – 4 strikeouts – $25
Mike Atiyeh – 3 strikeout – $20
B.H. Bronson Johnson – 2 strikeouts – $15
Adams* – 1 strikeout – $10
Gabe Hernandez – 1 strikeout – $10
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Andy Orr – 1 strikeout – $10
Eric Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
Chris Leo – 1 strikeout – $10
Brooks Ramsdell – 1 strikeout – $10
Jeff Wisniewski – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $150

Last Season (Past Due)
Joe Gray – 3 strikeouts – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 2 strikeouts – $15
Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $15
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $10
Wright Cole – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $80

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of September 15, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
None
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Total = $0

Previous Seasons (Past Due)
Adams* – 1 strikeout – $10
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $30

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

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As of October 15, 2007

Players will donate money* into the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fund for every strikeout he registers throughout the season. (All proceeds will go towards the purchase of a keg of fine beer.)

Current Season
Joe Gray – 1 strikeout – $10
James Loden – 1 strikeout – $10 (paid)
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Total = $20

Previous Seasons (Past Due)
Adams* – 1 strikeout – $10
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $10
Dyelan Grace – 1 strikeout – $10
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Total = $30

* Players are taxed $10 for their first strikeout and $5 for each additional strikeout.

Game Summary

The Superbas’ struggles continue as they were dealt their fifth consecutive loss at the hands of the pitiful Los Diablos, 15-10, in the early game on the main field on Wednesday, May 14. A weak defensive second inning by the Superbas, where Los Diablos scored 10 of their runs, was all that was needed to secure victory.

Highlights were made in the field by outfielders Andrew Orr and Jesus Espinoza. Brooks Ramsdell played solid in the outfield and at second base.

The Superbas scored three runs in each of the first three innings but failed to rally late in a time-shortened game. Orr reached base three times and scored 2 runs, shortstop Jeff Wisniewski had two doubles and scored three runs, and first baseman Wright Cole knocked in 4 runs on two singles. Pitcher Kevin Ghalambor and catcher Joe Gray each drew 2 walks.

Following the game Coach Wisniewski announced two team captains: Ramsdell will head the west side and Orr will head the east side. The captains have suggested changes to the lineup and batting order, and the coach confirmed that those changes will be reflected in the coming weeks.

Ramsdell failed to get out of his slump and his batting average fell to .143 on the season. Cole struck out swinging in his first at-bat.

The next game will be a rematch against the only team the Superbas have beat, the Beer Nutz, in the late game on Wednesday, June 21.

Defensive Players of the Game: Jesus Espinoza and Brooks Ramsdell.
Offensive Players of the Game: Jeff Wisniewski (3-4, 2 2B, 3 R, RBI) and Wright Cole (2-4, R, 4 RBI).

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Box Score

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Inning-by-Inning

1st Inning.
Orr singled.
Wisniewski lined a single up the middle.
Cole struck out swinging.
Adams singled. Wisniewski to third. Orr out.
Quinonez singled. Wisniewski scored. Adams to second.
Mallchok reached on error. Adams scored. Quinonez to third.
Gray walked. Mallchok to second.
Ghalambor walked. Quinonez scored. Mallchok to third. Gray to second.
Espinoza flied out to center.

2nd Inning.
Ramsdell popped out to first.
Orr walked.
Wisniewski doubled. Orr to third.
Cole singled. Orr and Wisniewski scored.
Adams singled. Cole to third.
Quinonez hit sacrifice fly to left. Cole scored.
Mallchok walked. Adams to second.
Gray popped out to second.

3rd Inning.
Ghalambor walked.
Espinoza lined out to the pitcher.
Ramsdell flied out to center.
Orr walked. Ghalambor to second.
Wisniewski doubled. Ghalambor scored. Orr to third.
Cole singled. Orr and Wisniewski scored.
Adams grounded into fielder’s choice.

4th Inning.
Quininez grounded out to the pitcher.
Mallchok doubled.
Gray walked.
Ghalambor flied out to center.
Espinoza singled. Mallchok scored. Gray to second.
Ramsdell grounded out to short.

5th Inning.
Orr lined out to left.
Wisniewski flied out to center.
Cole flied out to left.

End of game.

Team-

First of all, I would like to briefly apologize if I was abrasive or overly aggresive during last night’s game. There is no excuse; however, I see great things for this team (actually, I don’t), and my style may be too harsh. I had a great time last night – I went 3 for 4, hit 2 doubles and scored 3 runs – and I play more effective when I am “in-your-face.” However, that may not be the case for everyone on the team and I realize that. On a related matter, I would like to win these games, and have fun, and if you would rather have fun, that is fine by me, the more beer the better, but then please do not be frustrated when we lose. (In my personal history, that is how it is. I have always had hard-leaning coaches, we always had fun, and we always won.)

I do believe we can all play harder, with more heart, and with a greater determination to become better ballplayers (i.e., learn the game, not make a mockery of it), win games and have fun as a result. It is possible. Remember team rule number 7: “Winning is more important than remaining friends.” (Maybe I take that rule too seriously.)

Alas, we are on a five-game losing streak. So it goes… [K.V.]

TEAM CAPTAINS

Now, let’s get down to business. As a means to streamline pregame activities and possible midweek practices, we will now have two captains.

The Captain of the West Side will be Brooks Ramsdell; the following will report to Ramsdell: Bayham, Grace, Ghalambor, Espinoza, Bariel and Gray.
The Captain of the East Side will be Andrew Orr; the following will report to Orr: Quinonez, Mallchok, Adams, Wright, Cole and Harper.
The captains will report to me.
I report to Jesus of Nazareth.

The responsibilities of the captains will be to run pre-game activities (soft-toss, getting arms warmed, and stretching for the older folks), being liasons with the umps before and during the games, ensuring that base coaches are present at all times, gathering emotional support on the field and in the dugout, scheduling any mid-week practices, and assisting the coach with the lineup before and during the game (but never after).
And God saw that it was good.

KEG FUND

Wright Cole struck out yesterday, raising money for a great charity event: the Strikeout for Beer Keg Fundraiser. For every strikeout a player records, he will donate $20 to the fund. Because of Cole’s generosity, we now have $120 in the fund, well on our way to a keg of fine beer and meat to grill. Let us all be more philanthropic in the future.

JEFF ADAMS

Lastly, Jeff Adams is a moron (although he surely can hit the ball). He wasn’t born a moron, he isn’t always a moron, but last night, he was indeed a moron (and you can substitute “a$$hole” for “moron”). He owes the team a half-dozen softballs as a result of his home-run derby showcase with the short leftfield fence; what was it, 120 feet? (Jeff: these softballs are available at several locations throughout the bay area, including your hometown of Concord. Please contact Vice President of Operations, Joe Gray, if you have questions.)

Well, that being said, we only have four more games, and we are mathematically out of the playoff. Let’s try to finish the year on a high note.
And I promise to relax more if everyone plays better.

Later.

-Jeff

Approximate runtime: 10 minutes.

Retroactive to the first game of the season, a player will be fined $20 for every strikeout he (or is it she) records during the season. These funds will be placed in a lock-box of sorts, and all proceeds will go towards a half-keg of beer for an end-of-the-season cookout.

So far, the most philanthropic Superbas are…

Andrew Orr – 2 strikeouts – $40
Jason Bariel – 1 strikeout – $20
Jesus Espinoza – 1 strikeout – $20
Kevin Ghalambor – 1 strikeout – $20
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TOTAL – 5 strikeouts – $100

The following is a transcript from the broadcast of Game 7 vs. Viper Squad. Tim, the play-by-play announcer, and Jake, the color commentator, apparently stopped recording after the first half-inning…

Tim: Welcome to tonight’s game here at the Willow Pass Fields in Concord, California. We have the Red-Legged Superbas taking on the mighty Viper Squad. Jake- these two teams couldn’t be going in more opposite directions.

Jake: That’s right. The Viper Squad is in the middle of a battle for first place and the Superbas, well, they have lost three straight. They are struggling big time. But we are only halfway through the season, so anything can happen.

Tim: We are here at field number 4, part of the Willow Pass Fields complex in Concord, California, and the fields look to be in horrible condition, Jake.

Jake: The grounds crew foreman had told me that the infield is hard, and what that means, is that those hard grounders will becoming especially fast to the infielders, and watch out for those awkward bounces.

Tim: Well, we are in for a treat. The Superbas are first at-bat, and they have retooled their lineup, it seems. Shorstop Andrew Orr is the leadoff hitter.

Jake: Well, anything can help when you’ve lost three straight.

Tim: And the first pitch of the game… ball one. A tad outside.

Jake: Orr has been struggling at the plate as of late.

Tim: Strike one. It is a beatuful night out here in Concord.

Jake: But where are the cougars?

Tim: It is a 1-1 count… ball two.

Jake: Orr is doing what he is supposed to do as a leadoff hitter… take pitches, extend your plate appearance, and let the rest of your teammates get a feel for the pitcher.

Tim: And the pitch… Fouled back, towards us… watch out.

Jake: That hurt.

Tim: It is a full count to the leadoff hitter, Andrew Orr. And the pitch… strike three, looking. The first out of the game. Orr didn’t even lift the bat off his shoulders, Jake.

Jake: He may be tired. I don’t understand it myself… Swing the bat; this is softball.

Tim: And up next, second baseman Jeff Wisniewski.

Jake: Wisniewski is in a minor slump as well. Last game he went 0 for 3.

Tim: The pitch… line drive up the middle. A single for Wisniewski.

Jake: Well, let’s see if the Superbas can capitalize.

Tim: And Wright Cole, first baseman, makes his way to the plate.

Jake: A man’s man of a man, a beast. This guy can hit, but he just keeps popping the ball up.

Tim: The pitch… and it’s a pop-up behind second base… And it’s caught. Out number two. No chance for Wisniewski to tag.

Jake: Not in that situation, you don’t want to take yourself out of an inning.

Tim: And power hitter third baseman Jeff Adams is up next.

Jake: If the Superbas can get a two-out rally going, Adams will lead the way. He leads the team in almost every batting statistic.

Tim: Two outs, Wisniewski on first. Top of the first inning, Superbas taking on the Viper Squad here in wonderful Concord, California. Adams at the plate.

Jake: Look for Adams to take one deep, the outfield is playing shallow.

Tim: The pitch… a fly ball to left field, it looks like it will drop… Wisniewski rounding second… And it does drop. Wisniewski rounding third, they are sending him home. A play at the plate… no, Wisniewski will score. Adams into second standing up… Adams comes up with a big — Adams is out at second. End of the inning – but the run will count.

Jake: Adams rounded second when he probably shouldn’t have. Let’s look at the replay. The outfielder does a good job getting the ball in to the cut-off man, there was no play at the plate – Wisniewski scored easy – but the shortstop had the presence of mind to throw the ball to second where Adams was careless. Out number three.

Tim: Well, Wisniewski scored from first on Adams’ hit. It is 1-0 Superbas. Viper Squad coming up to bat…

Jake: A good start for the Superbas.

Tim: We’ll be back after this.

As of June 9, 2006

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As of October 12, 2007