Fog Split Doubleheader
AP - Magnolia, WA
The Fog began defense of their 2004 championship with a double header Monday (6/13). The first game saw them pitted against the Bonghitters, while the nightcap provided an early season grudge match with long time rival Jesters.
Bonghitters
Due to injuries, scheduling conflicts and war crimes, the Fog were only 7 strong from their regular roster. Reinforcements were obtained, including 2000 Fog member Kris Browne. Due to scheduling of the KOMO 5pm news, Steve "GLOAT" Boyd and James Owen did not arrive until the second pitch of the first inning. Fortunately, the Fog were the visitors and Nolte can make an at bat last longer than a root canal.
The Fog put a 4 spot on the board in the top of the inning, only to see the Bonghitters answer with 6. After scoring one in the second and three in the third, the Fog bats went quiet and they lost 15-8. Meanwhile they were busy brushing the dust off their gloves from a long off season of championship banquets and public speaking.
On the bright side the Fog threw out their first runner at home and would have had two in the inning had a second thrown not been bobbled by sure handed catcher Boyd. Boyd also began 2005 by setting a Fog record, hitting into double plays in his first two at bats. Being the consummate pro, Boyd shook off the events and focused on the task ahead - Jesters.
Jesters
The GLOAT (Greatest Leadoff hitter Of All Time) was back in his customary role and proceeded to K in his first at bat as a leadoff hitter in 2005. Following a Nolte ground out, Nate, Dan, James and Peter got the scoring machine back in working order by pushing 2 across in the first. Followed by 5 in the second the Fog wrestled away the lead and held it at 11-5 before the Jesters answered with 4 to trail 12-10 going into the sixth. Jesters pushed across 2 in the top of the sixth to tie it up. In the bottom of the 6th, thinking the umpire had warned that this was the last inning, the Fog appeared to be playing for one run. After 2 consecutive outs, Peter doubled followed by a long single by Dante that scored Peter. Thinking only the one run was needed Dante didn't take second base though he could have made it easily. Cook followed with a single sending Dante to 3rd where he scored on Kris's single. The Fog took a 14-12 lead into the 7th and appeared to have the game one, when with 2 outs, a run in and runners on 1st and 3rd, Jesters hit a seemingly inning ending, game ending grounder to Cook, only to see the ball nutmeg him and allow the tying run to score. With the bases loaded, Nate coaxed a ground ball back to the mound, which he took unassisted to first for the inning ending out.
Knowing that this was the last 3 outs of the game on account of time/darkness, the Fog made quick work of the Jesters. Craig lead off with his 3rd hit of the game, Boyd followed with his 4th consecutive hit of the game to put runners on 1st and 2nd. Nolte then lined out to the pitcher and unleashed more colorful words in sequence that could be imagined. Nate set to redeem himself, having lined out to the pitcher with the bases loaded to end the 5th inning. Nate send the first pitch on a line, bisecting the right and right center fielder, easily scoring Craig from second with the game winning, game ending single. A walk of single if you will.
The Fog began defense of their 2004 championship with a double header Monday (6/13). The first game saw them pitted against the Bonghitters, while the nightcap provided an early season grudge match with long time rival Jesters.
Bonghitters
Due to injuries, scheduling conflicts and war crimes, the Fog were only 7 strong from their regular roster. Reinforcements were obtained, including 2000 Fog member Kris Browne. Due to scheduling of the KOMO 5pm news, Steve "GLOAT" Boyd and James Owen did not arrive until the second pitch of the first inning. Fortunately, the Fog were the visitors and Nolte can make an at bat last longer than a root canal.
The Fog put a 4 spot on the board in the top of the inning, only to see the Bonghitters answer with 6. After scoring one in the second and three in the third, the Fog bats went quiet and they lost 15-8. Meanwhile they were busy brushing the dust off their gloves from a long off season of championship banquets and public speaking.
On the bright side the Fog threw out their first runner at home and would have had two in the inning had a second thrown not been bobbled by sure handed catcher Boyd. Boyd also began 2005 by setting a Fog record, hitting into double plays in his first two at bats. Being the consummate pro, Boyd shook off the events and focused on the task ahead - Jesters.
Jesters
The GLOAT (Greatest Leadoff hitter Of All Time) was back in his customary role and proceeded to K in his first at bat as a leadoff hitter in 2005. Following a Nolte ground out, Nate, Dan, James and Peter got the scoring machine back in working order by pushing 2 across in the first. Followed by 5 in the second the Fog wrestled away the lead and held it at 11-5 before the Jesters answered with 4 to trail 12-10 going into the sixth. Jesters pushed across 2 in the top of the sixth to tie it up. In the bottom of the 6th, thinking the umpire had warned that this was the last inning, the Fog appeared to be playing for one run. After 2 consecutive outs, Peter doubled followed by a long single by Dante that scored Peter. Thinking only the one run was needed Dante didn't take second base though he could have made it easily. Cook followed with a single sending Dante to 3rd where he scored on Kris's single. The Fog took a 14-12 lead into the 7th and appeared to have the game one, when with 2 outs, a run in and runners on 1st and 3rd, Jesters hit a seemingly inning ending, game ending grounder to Cook, only to see the ball nutmeg him and allow the tying run to score. With the bases loaded, Nate coaxed a ground ball back to the mound, which he took unassisted to first for the inning ending out.
Knowing that this was the last 3 outs of the game on account of time/darkness, the Fog made quick work of the Jesters. Craig lead off with his 3rd hit of the game, Boyd followed with his 4th consecutive hit of the game to put runners on 1st and 2nd. Nolte then lined out to the pitcher and unleashed more colorful words in sequence that could be imagined. Nate set to redeem himself, having lined out to the pitcher with the bases loaded to end the 5th inning. Nate send the first pitch on a line, bisecting the right and right center fielder, easily scoring Craig from second with the game winning, game ending single. A walk of single if you will.
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