FRBI VI Week 19

[Mike D.]

Well, that was a fun league. 

[fknmclane]

Well, that was a fun league. 

Yup.

[Darky]

Fighting Artichokes shock first place Ulrachers


Chicago (AP) - The Fighting Artichokes brought their worst record into Chicago looking to play the spoiler role. They did just that as they shocked the Gantry league first place Ularchers with a 16-12 stunning upset.

Spillman and Coleman jump-started the Artichoke offense as they had very productive days from the 1-2 hole. Both players combined to go 8-12 and contributed with 3 homeruns, two coming from Spillman. The Artichoke bullpen gave up no runs in the 8th and 9th innings as they pitched brilliantly out of the pen and preserved the victory.

It appeared the first place Ulrachers took the last place Dove RBI team too lightly. The Ulrachers looked flat and could never really get any offense going to put up a big inning.
With the loss, the Ulrachers still remain in first place in the Gantry League by one game over the Sally Cunts, but now share first place with the OC who picked up a game on them with their win over the Hammocks. The Ulrachers do hold the tiebreaker edge.


Fighting Artichokes 6-13, (3-9)
Fighting Ulrachers 11-8, (7-4)

[Darky]

OC Legions of Doom use late inning surge to defeat Hammocks


Milwaukee (AP) - Down 10-6 in the top of the 8th inning, the OC offense woke up and outscored the Banana Hammocks 12-1 in the final two innings to earn a crucial victory on the road.

M.McGwire had a huge day at the plate as he blasted 3 homeruns, ended up with 5 hits and 7 RBI.

The win for the OC Legions of Doom moves them into a first place tie with the Fighting Ulrachers in the Gantry League, but since they lost the season series to the Ulrachers, they need to finish the season a game ahead of the Ulrachers in order to win the division.

The Banana Hammocks, who blew a 10-6 lead in the 8th inning, could not keep up with the OC in the final two innings as McDowl pitched effectively and kept the Hammocks off balance in the final two innings.
Stanly, who came out of the pen to protect the lead for the Hammocks in the 8th, gave up 10 hits and 8 runs in the disastrous 8th inning which decided the ball game.

The Hammocks lost a crucial game since they failed to pick up a game on the Alliance. The Alliance lost their game and the two teams remain tied for the final playoff spot in the Dove RBI League. The Hammocks do hold the tiebreaker edge sine they won the season series against the Alliance.


Banana Hammocks 8-11, (5-7)
OC Legions of Doom 11-8, (6-5)

[Darky]

Awesome Badasses hold on to upset Rebel Alliance


Oklahoma City (AP) - The Awesome Badasses jumped out to a 12-3 lead after six innings and held on to pull off an improbable upset victory over the playoff minded Alliance as they withstood a late inning push by the Alliance and won 12-10.

The Alliance scored 5 runs in the 8th inning to narrow the margin 12-8, and added two more runs in the 9th inning before they fell short of a comeback victory. J.Key came in the game in the 9th inning to pick up the save. M.Scott pitched 8 innings before being relieved and his drop ball reemerged---an out pitch that has been missing all year.

The win does nothing much for the Badasses since they are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, but they did show heart which seemed to inspire the record low at attendance (8,566) at Dock Ellis Magical Mushroom Park.

The loss puts a strain on the playoff hopes of the Alliance since they are tied with the Banana Hammocks for the last playoff spot in the Dove RBI division. The Alliance cannot afford to finish the season tied for third place with the Hammocks since they lost the season series with them. The Alliance will meet the Artichokes in week 20 while the Hammocks will take on the Sally Cunts.

Rebel Alliance 8-11, (5-6)
Awesome Badasses 7-12, (1-10)

[Re-Peat]

OC Legions of Doom use late inning surge to defeat Hammocks

Rebel Alliance 8-11, (5-6)
OC Legions of Doom 11-8, (6-5)

[Darky]

oops, fixed RePeat. Gonna lift some weights, then do the last two recaps...WEEK 20 WILL HAPPEN TODAY.

[Darky]

Señor Smoke preserves tight victory, Poopydicks clinch playoff spot


Phoenix (AP) - In a tightly contested back and forth game at a scorching Turd Bowl, the playoff bound Poopydicks scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to go up for good 18-17 as J.Brngr came in the 9th to slam the door on the Blue Ribbons and thus straining their playoff hopes.

The Pabst Blue Ribbons mounted a threat in the top of the 9th when Burlsn and Johnson hit back-to-back singles with one out. D.Baylor then reached on base on a fielders choice which put runners on the corners with two outs and Lemon at the plate. J.Brngr got Lemon to chase a blazing fastball up in the zone which produced a weak groundball to end the game.

K.Gibson hit a pair of shots to lead the Poopydick offense. For the Blue Ribbons, HoJo went 6-6 at the plate, but W.Hrndz got the loss by blowing a 17-15 lead in the bottom of the 8th inning.

With the win, the Poopydicks clinch a playoff spot in the Dove RBI playoffs. The Blue Ribbons are still in the hunt despite the loss, but they will need some help and need to win 2/3 final ball games---and possibly 3/3. They remain one game behind the Sally Cunts for the final playoff spot, but lost the season series to them, so essentially they are 2 games back.


Pabst Blue Ribbons 9-10, (7-4)
Poopydicks 11-8, (7-4)

[Darky]

Galactic Empire pulls out victory in the ninth, clinches second straight Dove RBI division title


Minneapolis (AP) - With two outs and the score deadlocked at 17 in the top of the 9th inning, the Empire once again struck with their backs to the wall.

G.Gaetti doubled to start off the two out rally. Madlck then followed up with a triple, and Heath doubled to give the Empire a slim 19-17 lead going into the bottom of the 9th.

D.Rbnsn came out of the bullpen to pitch the 9th and preserve the win. However, the Sally Cunts refused to surrender so easily. With one out, Mitchl and Kruk hit back to back doubles as both hitters stood on second and third. J.Uribe smacked a pinch hit single to cut the deficit 19-18 with one out and RP King up to bat. King hit a shallow flyball to Lake in LF, and Lake threw a seed to home plate to put out Kruk and end the game in an improbable ending.

The Sally Cunts remain 1 game ahead of the Blue Ribbons for the final playoff spot and will take on the Banana Hammocks today.
The 2 time defending Dove RBI League champion Galactic Empire, clinched their second straight Dove RBI Division title. The Empire will host the Fighting Ulrachers today and will look to stay undefeated at home.


Galactic Empire 14-5, (8-3)
Sally Cunts 10-9, (7-5)

[Attezz]

Amazingly the Galactic Empire has possibly the best winning percentage in the history of baseball.

[Darky]

Amazingly the Galactic Empire has possibly the best winning percentage in the history of baseball.

I was hoping we'd lose more to make it look like nothing funny is going on, but those guys just refuse to lose. What can I say? I simply assemble dominant teams due to intense scouting and superior RBI knowledge with the help of Spock. No need to hate now.

[Darky]

I should say it helps that my division is a cupcake one. Exactly why I put TBT, the rookie Turd, newbie RePeat, and Mark/Gantry in my division. One of the perks of running the league. muah, licks, and kisses. Not my fault they have no clue. We just win babyee!!!1111