THE COMMISH CORNER 11/20/15 The Commish Corner Finals Edition IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME A “LEGEND”! Finals Day Fan Cam THE COMMISH CORNER | Issue 11/20/15 2 THE COMMISH CORNER | Issue 11/20/15 3 minutes later. Two runs were added in the sixth on back-to- back doubles by James Allen and Generals Return to Glory; Win Andrew Centineo and two more th in the eighth on a triple by 4 Championship Marietta and a single by Eanes. by Jeff Hayes Generals pitching kept the Gashouse Gang off balance all afternoon. Starter Jerome Allen gave up only three runs by consistently throwing first pitch strikes (on 14 on 17 batters faced) and inducing weak contact by Gashouse hitters (on 10 of 13 balls put in contact). Closer James Allen dominated the final two innings, giving up no runs and stranding three. But, the pitching performance of the game was provided by Sean Marietta. Marietta limited the Gashouse Gang to two hits over four innings, walked none, and struck out four. He faced only four Top Row (from left): Catcher Jeff Eanes, Left Fielder Billy Robinson, Center Fielder Jerry st rd batters in his first three innings Jackson, Shortstop Joe Davis, 1 Baseman/Manager Jeff W. Hayes, Relief Pitcher/3 Baseman Sean Marietta, Right Fielder Sean Kennan. Middle Row: Bat Boy Rafe pitching and limited the Marietta. Bottom Row (from left): 2nd Baseman Ben Amsterdam, Pitcher/Shortstop Gashouse Gang to a collective Jerome Allen, Closer/Super Utility Man James Allen, 2nd Baseman/Right Fielder Scooter .133 batting average. Krattenmaker, Center Fielder Chris Mackay, 3rd Baseman Andrew Centineo. In the field, the Generals continued their recent consistent On a perfect autumn day for fielder Billy Robinson, starting play, committing only two errors baseball, the mighty Legends pitcher Jerome Allen, relief compared to the Gashouse Gangs Generals dominated their long- pitcher Sean Marietta, catcher four. Several stellar defensive time rivals, the Gashouse Gang, Jeff Eanes, closer James Allen, plays were provided by Jerome 11-5 to win the 40+/30+B Division and third basemen Andrew Allen while Ben Amsterdam Championship. It was the Centineo. James Allen doubled contributed as well. Generals’ fourth championship to drive in Marietta, the first of his and first since 2008. The victory two doubles on the day. maintained the Generals perfect record in Legends Championship The Generals scored again in the games. third inning on an RBI single by Jerome Allen which drove in The Generals led off the first utility man Chris Mackay. In the inning with an explosive four run fourth, the Generals would score burst. Five of the Generals first what became the winning run on six batters reached base safely a Gashouse Gang balk and added and all scored, including left another run on a passed ball THE COMMISH CORNER | Issue 11/20/15 4 Top Contributors Player Stats Hits Runs Scored RBIs James Allen 2-4 2 x doubles 2 3 Jerome Allen 3-3 and a walk 3 x singles 2 2 Jeff Eanes 3-4 3 x singles 3 1 Sean Marietta 2-4 Single and triple 2 1 Andrew Centineo 1-2 with two walks Single 0 1 Billy Robinson 2-4 2 x singles 1 0 James Allen Legends 40+/30+B Most Valuable Player Following the game, James Allen was named the Legends 40+/30+B League Most Valuable Player for the Fall 2015 season. Throughout the season, James was a true five tool player. On the mound, he was the Generals’ most reliable pitcher, turning in a team low 4.7 earned run average. In the field, he was one of only two Generals who did not commit an error. At the plate, he led the team in extra base hits, hitting .409 for the season with a team high .682 slugging percentage. He also drove in 10 runs and stole four bases. He was one of only two Generals who did not strike out on the season. Other key Generals: Andrew Centineo - led the Jeff Eanes – led the team Billy Robinson – tied for team in batting average, in RBIs, second in batting lead in fielding with no OPS, batting average with average, third in OBP, and errors, tied for most runs runners in scoring innings caught; scored. position, and outfield assists; Jeff Hayes – led the team Jerome Allen – led the in stolen bases, second in team in walks, tied for Sean Marietta - led the RBIs, third in fielding. most runs scored, second team in innings pitched, in OBP, second in stolen second in extra base hits, bases. and tied for most runs scored, did not strike out; THE COMMISH CORNER | Issue 11/20/15 5 winter. After some consistently inconsistent and highly Back-to-Back Championships questionable calls against both sides throughout the game; the for the Outlaws 9th inning was the Hurricanes by Troy Patrick turn to benefit from an egregious call by the... well, we wont go there… but the Canes rallied to add 4 runs, avoid the shutout and give their loyal fans a reason to cheer. The Outlaws are looking forward to the 3-peat in the Spring, while the rest of league is left pondering on how to stop them! Since this season was a complete team effort from top to bottom, it made it extremely hard to pick just one person to represent us as the Legends Fall MVP. With After a rough start to the season We couldn’t have asked for better several deserving candidates to that saw the Outlaws fall to an 0- weather or a better opponent for consider, our choice was #36, 2 record, they found their stride the Fall Championship! What a Charley “Big Shooter” Mays. On and rattled off 7 straight wins to beautiful day for baseball! In the top of his monster 3-3 snatch the #1 seed from the highly anticipated matchup of the performance in the big game, Hurricanes heading into the two 19+ juggernauts, the Outlaws Charley batted .474 with 18 hits (8 playoffs. With a grueling strength cruised to an 8-4 victory over the for extra bases), 15 RBI and 14 SB of schedule that included going 5- Hurricanes. In what turned out to in 10 games while playing Gold 2 against the 19+ 2nd and 3rd be a down day for their high- Glove caliber outfield. Congrats seed teams, as well as a marquee powered offense, the Outlaws Charley! 19-6 win over the undefeated (at had to rely on aggressive base the time) 30+ champion running and timely hitting to Nationals, the Outlaws were build an 8-0 lead after 6 innings. clicking on all cylinders for the Clutch hits came from Justin playoff run. Woods (2 RBI Double), Josh Bender (RBI Double), and Fall In the 19+ semi-finals, the Season MVP Charley Mays (3-3 Outlaws matched up with the with 2 RBI and 3 SB). A masterful upset minded Knights expansion performance turned in by the team. After a 1st inning scare that Outlaw pitching staff was saw the Knights jump out to a 3-0 anchored by 4 shutout innings lead, the Outlaws settled in and from starter Josh Bender. In pounded out a 16-5 victory to relief, Justin Woods and David secure their 3rd straight Kellmel combined for 4 no-hit, 3 championship appearance since up 3 down innings to keep the joining the league 3 seasons ago. Canes’ bats in hibernation for the THE COMMISH CORNER | Issue 11/20/15 6 BASEBALL QUOTES Bryant Gumbel The other sports are just sports. Baseball is a love. THE COMMISH CORNER | Issue 11/20/15 7 stolen base, and a solid hit by the cleanup hitter. The Nationals once again answered back Nationals Win Championship loading the bases with base hits from Kevin Mallon, Mike DeMarr, Over Long-Time Rival Padres and a walk by Brandon Ward. This by Rich Goad was followed by a base-clearing double by Grant Sharp, who put the Nats up 6-3. BASEBALL QUOTES Sadaharu Oh Pitcher & 1st Baseman for Yomiuri Giants, 1959-1980 No one can stop a home run. No one can understand What a wonderful day for the 30+ off the field, the Nationals rallied what it really is, Baseball Championship! The in the bottom of the first with a weather was a little cool, but leadoff walk by Al Torres (who unless you have felt it perfect for October --- oops, quickly stole second). The Padres in your own hands November, Baseball. This year’s returned the favor and booted a matchup was a rematch from the couple of balls themselves which and body.... As the Fall, 2009 Championship between led to the Nat’s scoring two runs. ball makes its high, the Nationals and Padres. In that championship game, the Padres The Padres quickly tied up the long arc beyond the game in the top of the second displayed a hitting attack not playing field, the seen by many and easily won with with three singles. The Nationals a score of 27-8. Fast forward six scored two more runs in the diamond and the bottom on the second on three years to the Fall, 2015 stands suddenly Championship: would the turnout hits by Danny Lee, Roger Laing, be the same for the Padres, or and Al Torres. belong to one man. would the Nationals finally get a After two innings, the Nationals In that brief, brief victory over the tough Padre switched out their starting team? pitcher, Grant Sharp, who pitched time, you are free of The first inning brought back two great innings, allowing two all demands and runs on just three hits and no flashbacks of the ‘09 game, when complications.