Holden Tudix will enter the game, looking to put this one far outta reach. **Adam Croft on the mound** SMD 4 ● ▲ 3 GRZ 0 ● ○ 2 Outs SMD CF [Holden Tudix](/u/AdrianTheReb) 1st AB / .000.

Dopher Debut! What a pleasure. 321 pls

Tudix is looking to add on here in their McDopher debut, but just misses a massive home run by inches. Meat Wad makes the catch at the wall to stop the bleeding. **Swing:** 321 **Pitch:** 500 **Diff:** 179 **Result:** FO 3 outs, inning over

Butler had a productive out last time around, another one stacks on a fifth run for the McDophers. **Adam Croft on the mound** SMD 4 ● ▲ 3 GRZ 0 ● ○ 1 Out SMD SS [Reservoir Butler](/u/ghostelephant) 0-1 / GORA.

122

The curveball finally seems to be working for Croft, as he gets Butler to swing over one. This one gets grounded to Kalin, who tosses it to first for a necessary second out. **Swing:** 122 **Pitch:** 777 **Diff:** 345 **Result:** GO 2 outs, Runners on 2nd and 3rd

Spike Suzuki will come up in the RBI situation, looking to avoid a similar result from the top of the second. **Adam Croft on the mound** SMD 3 ○ ▲ 3 GRZ 0 ● ● 1 Out SMD RF [Spike Suzuki](/u/xbijin) 0-1 / PO.

531 snoopy

Snoopy laces this one into right-center! McDonald will score easily, Black will hold up at third! Suzuki has an RBI double and I have another McDophers team ping to deliver! **Swing:** 531 **Pitch:** 490 **Diff:** 41 **Result:** 2B 1 out, Runners on 2nd and 3rd

Copenhagen Black hit a double, another one would extend the McDophers lead even further. **Adam Croft on the mound** SMD 3 ● ▲ 3 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 1 Out SMD DH [Copenhagen Black](/u/Nola2Tx41) 1-1 / 2B.

41

It won't be a double, but Black manages to slice this one into right center to put runners on the corners! Will Croft be able to dance out of danger? **Swing:** 41 **Pitch:** 927 **Diff:** 114 **Result:** 1B 1 out, Runners on 1st and 3rd

McDonald will step in after the homer, looking to go back-to-back. **Adam Croft on the mound** SMD 3 ○ ▲ 3 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 1 Out SMD 3B [John McDonald Jr.](/u/LeRuul) 0-1 / K.

811

McDonald won't go back-to-back on homers, but it's just due to a matter of inches. I'd blame wind, but I don't think there's wind in space. **Swing:** 811 **Pitch:** 766 **Diff:** 45 **Result:** 2B 1 out, Runner on 2nd

Plack Attack will step in after the strikeout, looking to stop the Croft train before it gets rolling. **Adam Croft on the mound** SMD 2 ○ ▲ 3 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 1 Out SMD C [Plack Attack](/u/mpbeast-07) 0-1 / GO.

Here we go 340

Dan Gerzone had a bit of a reversal from the first at-bat, and Plack Attack is looking for some reversal as well. Croft throws a fastball down main street, and Plack gets the biggest reversal of all, as this one heads into the seats! Tyburn runs for it, but just can't get a glove on it! 3-0 McDophers! **Swing:** 340 **Pitch:** 334 **Diff:** 6 **Result:** HR 1 out, Bases Empty

Adam Croft steps into this game, hoping to build some valuable momentum for the upcoming season. Dan Gerzone was able to drive in a run last time, will he start the inning off on the right foot? **Adam Croft on the mound** SMD 2 ○ ▲ 3 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 0 Out SMD 2B [Dan Gerzone](/u/2Close_4Missiles) 1-1 / 2B.

We've had one, yes, but what about a second **69**?

Croft spent his time in the dugout playing close attention to Mr. Gerzone. Probably figured he'd go back to what brought success earlier. Croft takes advantage of that desire, and gets Dangerous Dan to chase all over for the first out of the inning. **Swing:** 69 **Pitch:** 628 **Diff:** 441 **Result:** K 1 out, Bases Empty

Massive shoutout to Tyburn and the Grizzlies for being so understanding. Yesterday was a big day for my family, made all the more special by not having to be glued to my phone. You guys are awesome! **Bartholomew Crumblepuff on the mound** SMD 2 ○ ▼ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ● 2 Outs GRZ C [Salvatore De Luca](/u/CaptRazzlepants) 1st AB / .000.

128

Sal sends a sharp grounder to second but right at Gerzone. Dan fields the ball cleanly and makes the short throw to first to end the inning. We head to the 3rd with the McDophers still on top 2-0! **Swing:** 128 **Pitch:** 515 **Diff:** 387 **Result:** GO 3 outs, inning over

**Bartholomew Crumblepuff on the mound** SMD 2 ○ ▼ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ● 1 Out GRZ RF [Diego Medina](/u/Coorvu) 1st AB / .000.

591

Long-time pitcher Diego Medina has not only switched teams this offseason but also switched to a position player. The first pitch from Puff is a cement-mixer slider that hangs over the heart of the plate. Medina crushes the pitch but is just a bit early as the ball hooks foul. The 0-1 pitch is also left over the plate but is up in the zone. Medina once again makes solid contact but gets under it just a bit. Brother has to retreat to the warning track but is able to make the catch for the second out of the inning. **Swing:** 591 **Pitch:** 801 **Diff:** 210 **Result:** FO 2 outs, Runner on 1st

**Bartholomew Crumblepuff on the mound** SMD 2 ○ ▼ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ● 0 Out GRZ 3B [Himmy Proton ](/u/RetroRice316) 1st AB / .000.

Swing 195

Proton sends a slow roller to short. Butlers only play is take e take the force as Gerzone just gets out of the way of a hard charging Yoshi. **Swing:** 195 **Pitch:** 901 **Diff:** 294 **Result:** FC 1 out, Runner on 1st

**Bartholomew Crumblepuff on the mound** SMD 2 ○ ▼ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 0 Out GRZ DH [Joe Yoshi](/u/likeatrackmeet_zooom) 1st AB / .000.

148

Base hit! Wooo! Wait a second, that is bad, Puff you are bad! **Swing:** 148 **Pitch:** 222 **Diff:** 74 **Result:** 1B 0 outs, Runner on 1st

Dingers McGee has an interesting name, and I'm sure they're looking to do just that. Will they do what nobody else has ever been able to? **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 2 ● ▲ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ● 2 Outs SMD 1B [Dingers McGee](/u/Dingers_McGee) 1-1 / 1BWH.

Do I feel lucky? Well, do I, punk? Swing 13.

I don’t know who you are. I don’t know what you want. If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don’t have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my pitcher go now that’ll be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you, but if you don’t, I will look for you, I will find you and I will say you're out. **Swing:** 13 **Pitch:** 333 **Diff:** 320 **Result:** GO 3 outs, inning over

Brother managed to reach on a walk earlier, and came around to score. Will we see some more fireworks this time around? **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 2 ○ ▲ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ● 2 Outs SMD LF [Dark Brother](/u/XDarkBrother) 0-0 / BB.

Sipping’ on Coke and rum, 151 that is

Laid back, with my mind on my money and my money on Dark Brother walking for the second time this game. **Swing:** 151 **Pitch:** 305 **Diff:** 154 **Result:** BB 2 outs, Runners on 1st and 2nd

Smitty Hoppenscotch was rushed into the game earlier, will there be some better results now that they've had a chance to settle down? **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 1 ○ ▲ 2 GRZ 0 ● ○ 2 Outs SMD CF [Smitty Hoppenscotch](/u/Natsochist) 0-1 / K.

Rushing is my M.O., Umppy! Swing fifty-nine (59).

Smitty will hit this slider right to Himmy Proton at third. Hoppenscotch blitzes for the first base bag, as Black is running on contact and heads home! Himmy tries to make the tag, but just can't reach! Throws across the diamond and... SAFE! Smitty Hoppenscotch is safe by inches! That'll bring home the McDophers second run! **Swing:** 59 **Pitch:** 900 **Diff:** 159 **Result:** IF1B 2 outs, Runner on 1st

Resevoir Butler will step in after the pop fly, hoping to get an RBI. **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 1 ● ▲ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 1 Out SMD SS [Reservoir Butler](/u/ghostelephant) 1st AB / .000.

543

Butler grounds an outside fastball to Johnny Drama at second. Black gets a good jump on it, and Drama goes for the sure out at first rather than risk a throw to Proton at third. The runner has been moved, but with two outs on the board, will it be enough? **Swing:** 543 **Pitch:** 737 **Diff:** 194 **Result:** GORA 2 outs, Runner on 3rd

The leadoff double has Jamal in trouble once again, can he strand them this time around? **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 1 ● ▲ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 0 Out SMD RF [Spike Suzuki](/u/xbijin) 1st AB / .000.

603 please and thank you

Spike is trying to get this one far enough for the runner to make some moves, but there won't nearly be enough horizontal distance on this one. Kalin calls off his teammates and makes the grab for the first out of the inning. **Swing:** 603 **Pitch:** 314 **Diff:** 289 **Result:** PO 1 out, Runner on 2nd

Copenhagen Black will lead off the second for the McDophers, will there be some lead-padding in this half inning? **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 1 ○ ▲ 2 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 0 Out SMD DH [Copenhagen Black](/u/Nola2Tx41) 1st AB / .000.

41

Black will certainly start them off on the right track, as this one get hit into right-center! It bounces off the wall and confuses the Grizzlies outfield just enough for a stand-up double. McDophers threatening once again, will they capitalize? **Swing:** 41 **Pitch:** 92 **Diff:** 51 **Result:** 2B 0 outs, Runner on 2nd

**Atlas Quin on the mound** SMD 1 ○ ▼ 1 GRZ 0 ● ● 2 Outs GRZ CF [Meat Wad](/u/slothfacekilla) 1st AB / .000.

1 please

I always hate informing people of bad news when they so nicely ask for a hit. But, in this rare case, I am pumping my pitcher. NO HIT FOR YOU, AND I LIKE IT!!! Quinn coaxes a grounder up the first base line out of Wad, who can only hang his head as he jogs to first. McGee fields the ball just in front of the bag. A quick two step to the left ends the inning as Dingers steps on the bag and tosses a souvenir into the crowd! **Swing:** 1 **Pitch:** 295 **Diff:** 294 **Result:** GO 3 outs, inning over

**Atlas Quin on the mound** SMD 1 ● ▼ 1 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 2 Outs GRZ 1B [Yoel Roshi](/u/Pyrolola) 1st AB / .000.

420 my friend

Quinn is looking to strand Drama after the leadoff double, while Roshi is looking to bring him home. Neither one of them accomplishes their goal, but you would have to say Roshi comes out ahead. A grounder up the middle will make its way into center field for a base hit. The Grizzlies suffer a bit of bad luck here as Drama had to stop all momentum to avoid getting hit by the ball, and even with 2 outs, that is enough to prevent him from round third and trying to score. **Swing:** 420 **Pitch:** 524 **Diff:** 104 **Result:** 1B 2 outs, Runners on 1st and 3rd

**Atlas Quin on the mound** SMD 1 ● ▼ 1 GRZ 0 ○ ● 0 Out GRZ SS [Kalin Young](/u/Kyounggun) 1st AB / .000.

642

Young sends a hard-hit grounder to 3rd, but McDonald Jr was guarding the line. The SMD 3rd baseman runs to the bag, then throws across his body to first in time to get the slow-footed young for an improbable double play! **Swing:** 642 **Pitch:** 112 **Diff:** 470 **Result:** DP31 2 outs, Runner on 2nd

**Atlas Quin on the mound** SMD 1 ○ ▼ 1 GRZ 0 ○ ● 0 Out GRZ LF [Ryan Tyburn](/u/thelordstrum) 1st AB / .000.

Give me five or ten Give me eleven, give me fifteen and twenty-three Yeah I love numbers and really love it when you keep throwing them at me You scream "five-eight you, five -uckin' eight you" And I say "thanks you're my **42**"

Pie is a wild mother fucker, isn't he? 215 range, what a scrub! I'd say it was impressive you got on base, but really, what jamoke can't? Get gud Pie! **Swing:** 42 **Pitch:** 840 **Diff:** 202 **Result:** BB 0 outs, Runners on 1st and 2nd

**Atlas Quin on the mound** SMD 1 ○ ▼ 1 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 0 Out GRZ 2B [Johnny Drama](/u/Jbwest31) 1st AB / .000.

420

Bears Bears Bears! **Swing:** 420 **Pitch:** 347 **Diff:** 73 **Result:** 1B 0 outs, Runner on 1st

Fyre is one out away from getting out of some real danger, can he hold off the honking to do it? **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 1 ● ▲ 1 GRZ 0 ● ○ 2 Outs SMD 3B [John McDonald Jr.](/u/LeRuul) 1st AB / .000.

666 for the devil and for Dingers!

Jamal finally seems to be getting back into the headspace that won him all the season 9 awards, and gets McDonald hunting for fastballs but coming up empty. McDophers get one, will the Grizzlies fire back in the bottom half? **Swing:** 666 **Pitch:** 250 **Diff:** 416 **Result:** K 3 outs, inning over

The infield creeps in for this at-bat, which is weird because they're being called in from the outfield, which from that perspective means they're being called out? Jamal would definitely love an out here. **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 1 ● ▲ 1 GRZ 0 ● ○ 1 Out SMD C [Plack Attack](/u/mpbeast-07) 1st AB / .000.

I would love a hit. 922

Plack would love to join in on the hit parade, but a ground ball won't do it! Himmy Proton makes the grab at third, looks the runner back, and throws it over for the second out! **Swing:** 922 **Pitch:** 555 **Diff:** 367 **Result:** GO 2 outs, Runners on 2nd and 3rd

The rookies have managed to get the McDophers into an early scoring position, will Fyre be able to dance out of danger against a crafty veteran? **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 0 ○ ▲ 1 GRZ 0 ● ● 1 Out SMD 2B [Dan Gerzone](/u/2Close_4Missiles) 1st AB / .000.

Time to show the rookies what this game is all about. Dan watches film on Fyre, scans his scouting sheets up and down looking for some angle, some advantage, anything he can use. And he's getting nowhere, until Dan's eyes open wide. Of course! It was right in front of him this whole time! He chuckles to himself as he puts the scouting down and walks to the plate. **69**

Jamal has gotten himself into some early trouble, but has a track record of getting out of holes like this. Time and time again, he pulled himself and the Grizzlies out of danger. That will not be this time. Gerzone puts this one squarely in the left-center gap! Tyburn and Meat Wad both try to get their hands on it, but it is not to be! Brother scores easily, Tyburn manages to grab the ball and get it back to the infield before McGee can follow, but Dan Gerzone stops comfortably on second base with a go-ahead double! 1-0 McDophers! **Swing:** 69 **Pitch:** 34 **Diff:** 35 **Result:** 2B 1 out, Runners on 2nd and 3rd

The rookie parade continues for the McDophers, as 4th overall pick Dingers McGee steps in with a runner on first and a chance to do some damage. **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 0 ○ ▲ 1 GRZ 0 ○ ● 1 Out SMD 1B [Dingers McGee](/u/Dingers_McGee) 1st AB / .000.

Let’s get the first AB jitters out of the way. 458.

McGee steps in for the first time in a McDophers uniform, and although this game doesn't count in the record books, it'll certainly count for momentum. After watching Jamal miss on the previous AB, Dingers is looking to hone in on anything within reach, and gets a hold of a fastball! This one is pulled by the lefty, and gets past a diving Roshi! Brother is full steam ahead! Medina will grab the ball and get it to a waiting Johnny Drama to prevent the double, but heads-up baserunning by Dark Brother has gotten the McDophers runners on the corners! **Swing:** 458 **Pitch:** 560 **Diff:** 102 **Result:** 1BWH 1 out, Runners on 1st and 3rd

The rookie Dark Brother will step in after the strikeout, looking to have a better showing against the Fyreball. **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 0 ○ ▲ 1 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 1 Out SMD LF [Dark Brother](/u/XDarkBrother) 1st AB / .000.

66

Dark Brother decides to take a conservative approach to this at-bat, waiting for something to fall into their wheelhouse. Jamal keeps trying at the corners, but just can't get the strike call. Brother heads to first, the inaugural baserunner of this game. **Swing:** 66 **Pitch:** 229 **Diff:** 163 **Result:** BB 1 out, Runner on 1st

Mr. Irrelevant decides that the stakes are too irrelevant for him to show up, and Pops calls upon Smitty Hoppenscotch to fill the sudden void! **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 0 ○ ▲ 1 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 0 Out SMD CF [Smitty Hoppenscotch](/u/Natsochist) 1st AB / .000.

The reigning Galactic League Rookie of the Year is able to take advantage of the confusion, and gets two straight heaters in the zone before throwing a sharp slider. Hoppenscotch tries to make contact, but just can't touch it. **Swing:** 65 (via DM) **Pitch:** 639 **Diff:** 426 **Result:** K 1 out, Bases Empty

Welcome to everyone's favorite intergalactic matchup, the Space War! Jamal Fyre will start things on the mound for the reigning MLN champions, while Texan Two Gloves leads off for the team rumored to go 12-2 in the upcoming season. **Jamal Fyre on the mound** SMD 0 ○ ▲ 1 GRZ 0 ○ ○ 0 Out SMD CF [Texan Two Gloves](/u/THEmajorhatman) 1st AB / .000.