Dirty Pirate Hookers: Game 6 Summary
Dirty Pirate Hookers: 20
Xerox: 4
Date: 06/13/08, Start Time: 6:00P, Park: Legion
Friday the 13th meant good fortune for the Dirty Pirates as they rolled to another easy victory. The Pirates poured on the offense--scoring in 4 of 5 innings of the mercy rule shortened game. Deryl B, in his second pitching start of the season, and Ben Ho befuddled the Xerox offense and combined for a 4 run, 8 hit game. "That was a great start by Deryl B..." said Ben Ho, while adding a shot at manager John C "I'm happy to be used according to the team plan..." Deryl continued with praise for Ben Ho and a shot at the seemingly besieged manager: "He (Ben Ho) pitched great, that's the way we're built...I was happy to finally get another start...I like playing 3B, but I'm a pitcher..."
The Pirates opened the game with 3 runs in the top of the 1st. A single by the debonair Erika S and a walk by the sizzling Steve F put two on for John C who laced a 2 run double to the center-right gap and may finally be regaining his stroke after a series of early season injuries. "I'm not there yet..." said John C "Still a way to go...but I feel better..." Tracy Z--DL'd for the bulk of the season--lined a single behind short to score John C for the Hookers 3rd run of the inning. "I'm happy to be back and playing...I'm feeling better...I still have to be careful..." said Tracy Z.
Xerox responded with 1 run in their half of the inning courtesy of a Zack S HR to the left-center gap. A single and double by Hannah P and Bryan S would go for naught, stranded, when Deryl B worked a 7-5 fielder's choice to Candice.
The Hookers turned the wheel some more in the 2nd when Jo Ho and Mike F led off with a pair of singles. An E-6 loaded the bases for Ben Ho who jumped on the second pitch and launched a deep grand slam, home run to right. "I'm working out of my slump..." said Ben Ho "...I'm more comfortable with the way I'm being used..." Matt T laced a line drive single to left taking an extra base on a misplay by the LF. Erika S plated Matt T with an RBI single and Steve F followed with another base hit. After Erika S was eliminated by a fielder's choice, John C blooped a single into no-man's triangle scoring Steve F for the Pirates 6th and final run of the inning.
Working into a groove on the mound, Deryl B stymied the Xerox offense in the bottom of the 2nd surrendering only an infield single to Louis N. "It was hit too softly and he's too fast..." said Deryl "...there's no way Erika could come up with that play..."
The Hookers added 3 more runs in the 3rd on consecutive two out singles from searing Mike F and Christina C, an RBI single by Ben Ho and a laced 2 run single by Matt T--who grabbed two more extra bases when the ball was misplayed by the RF. Xerox would respond with their 2nd run of the game on a double by Zack S and a RBI single by Jason H.
The Pirates continued to pour on the offense in the 4th plating 8 more runs. After Erika S reached on an E-4, Steve F lined a single to RC bringing John C up with 2 runners on. A controversial bloop single to short center scored 2 more runs and was followed by a string of 7 consecutive two out hits. Deryl B lined a single to left to score John C and was followed by a Jo Ho single. Another Mike F RBI single and an astonishing 2 RBI triple by Christina C kept the inning alive for Ben Ho and Matt T who respectively responded with an RBI single and an RBI double. A Tony D RBI single capped the Hookers offense for the game at 20.
Upon completing 3 very effective innings of work, Deryl B was removed for Ben Ho "I was pitching well..." said Deryl B "...but...that's Ben's job..." His hesitation suggesting he should have pitched more. At any rate, after giving up a home run to the LC gap to the speedy Louis N, Ben Ho settled in and worked 3 quick outs to end the 4th.
Consecutive singles by Lisa K and John C to lead off the 5th went to waste as Xerox finally managed to keep the Pirates from scoring. After surrendering another solo HR--this time to Zack S in the RC gap--Ben Ho worked another quick 3 outs to end the game. "I'm happy to finally get it together at the plate and on the mound...you can expect more of the same..." said Ben Ho.
"It's starting to come together..." said John C; "Our offense is starting to produce. Our big hitters--men and women--are getting on base...hitting the gaps...this is good."
But based on recent comments by Ben Ho and Deryl B, all may not be well. When informed of their recent comments, John C said "Apparently for some...even in winning, there is no solace. Look, I have an open door policy...if people have problems they should come to me...not vent to the media. I do what I feel is necessary to put the best team on the field each game. Again, I'll say this...if they perform like they did today...they can talk away..." When asked if his job was in jeopardy, John C responded "Where do you guys get this "non printable adjective" stuff?!!! We just played a good game here...let's talk about that!"
With their recent good play, the Hookers pulled their record even and look to go a game over .500 with a win over JLA on Tuesday, June 17, 6:00P at Bishop Maginn.
Pirate Hooker Sighting:
The Pirates have gone 2-0 since Christina C donned her special occasion Pirate garb. When asked how she felt about wearing the outfit, Christina responded "Pretty silly...I mean I'm all alone out there...but as long as it's good for the team..." Indeed it was. The Hookers have played noticeably better since Christina wore the Pirate outfit and her bat has heated up as well. John C added "It was real good for the team...we needed to lighten up a bit...I can't thank Christina enough for doing that for the team...she's the ultimate Hooker..." When asked if this was the DPH version of the Golden Thong, John C quipped "I doubt it...there's a bunch of guys here that nobody needs to see in fishnet stockings...what they do on their own time, however, is their business..."
Correction:
The last game summary stated Ben Ho earned his second save of the season. This was erroneous as it was actually his first save of the season.
Xerox: 4
Date: 06/13/08, Start Time: 6:00P, Park: Legion
Friday the 13th meant good fortune for the Dirty Pirates as they rolled to another easy victory. The Pirates poured on the offense--scoring in 4 of 5 innings of the mercy rule shortened game. Deryl B, in his second pitching start of the season, and Ben Ho befuddled the Xerox offense and combined for a 4 run, 8 hit game. "That was a great start by Deryl B..." said Ben Ho, while adding a shot at manager John C "I'm happy to be used according to the team plan..." Deryl continued with praise for Ben Ho and a shot at the seemingly besieged manager: "He (Ben Ho) pitched great, that's the way we're built...I was happy to finally get another start...I like playing 3B, but I'm a pitcher..."
The Pirates opened the game with 3 runs in the top of the 1st. A single by the debonair Erika S and a walk by the sizzling Steve F put two on for John C who laced a 2 run double to the center-right gap and may finally be regaining his stroke after a series of early season injuries. "I'm not there yet..." said John C "Still a way to go...but I feel better..." Tracy Z--DL'd for the bulk of the season--lined a single behind short to score John C for the Hookers 3rd run of the inning. "I'm happy to be back and playing...I'm feeling better...I still have to be careful..." said Tracy Z.
Xerox responded with 1 run in their half of the inning courtesy of a Zack S HR to the left-center gap. A single and double by Hannah P and Bryan S would go for naught, stranded, when Deryl B worked a 7-5 fielder's choice to Candice.
The Hookers turned the wheel some more in the 2nd when Jo Ho and Mike F led off with a pair of singles. An E-6 loaded the bases for Ben Ho who jumped on the second pitch and launched a deep grand slam, home run to right. "I'm working out of my slump..." said Ben Ho "...I'm more comfortable with the way I'm being used..." Matt T laced a line drive single to left taking an extra base on a misplay by the LF. Erika S plated Matt T with an RBI single and Steve F followed with another base hit. After Erika S was eliminated by a fielder's choice, John C blooped a single into no-man's triangle scoring Steve F for the Pirates 6th and final run of the inning.
Working into a groove on the mound, Deryl B stymied the Xerox offense in the bottom of the 2nd surrendering only an infield single to Louis N. "It was hit too softly and he's too fast..." said Deryl "...there's no way Erika could come up with that play..."
The Hookers added 3 more runs in the 3rd on consecutive two out singles from searing Mike F and Christina C, an RBI single by Ben Ho and a laced 2 run single by Matt T--who grabbed two more extra bases when the ball was misplayed by the RF. Xerox would respond with their 2nd run of the game on a double by Zack S and a RBI single by Jason H.
The Pirates continued to pour on the offense in the 4th plating 8 more runs. After Erika S reached on an E-4, Steve F lined a single to RC bringing John C up with 2 runners on. A controversial bloop single to short center scored 2 more runs and was followed by a string of 7 consecutive two out hits. Deryl B lined a single to left to score John C and was followed by a Jo Ho single. Another Mike F RBI single and an astonishing 2 RBI triple by Christina C kept the inning alive for Ben Ho and Matt T who respectively responded with an RBI single and an RBI double. A Tony D RBI single capped the Hookers offense for the game at 20.
Upon completing 3 very effective innings of work, Deryl B was removed for Ben Ho "I was pitching well..." said Deryl B "...but...that's Ben's job..." His hesitation suggesting he should have pitched more. At any rate, after giving up a home run to the LC gap to the speedy Louis N, Ben Ho settled in and worked 3 quick outs to end the 4th.
Consecutive singles by Lisa K and John C to lead off the 5th went to waste as Xerox finally managed to keep the Pirates from scoring. After surrendering another solo HR--this time to Zack S in the RC gap--Ben Ho worked another quick 3 outs to end the game. "I'm happy to finally get it together at the plate and on the mound...you can expect more of the same..." said Ben Ho.
"It's starting to come together..." said John C; "Our offense is starting to produce. Our big hitters--men and women--are getting on base...hitting the gaps...this is good."
But based on recent comments by Ben Ho and Deryl B, all may not be well. When informed of their recent comments, John C said "Apparently for some...even in winning, there is no solace. Look, I have an open door policy...if people have problems they should come to me...not vent to the media. I do what I feel is necessary to put the best team on the field each game. Again, I'll say this...if they perform like they did today...they can talk away..." When asked if his job was in jeopardy, John C responded "Where do you guys get this "non printable adjective" stuff?!!! We just played a good game here...let's talk about that!"
With their recent good play, the Hookers pulled their record even and look to go a game over .500 with a win over JLA on Tuesday, June 17, 6:00P at Bishop Maginn.
Pirate Hooker Sighting:
The Pirates have gone 2-0 since Christina C donned her special occasion Pirate garb. When asked how she felt about wearing the outfit, Christina responded "Pretty silly...I mean I'm all alone out there...but as long as it's good for the team..." Indeed it was. The Hookers have played noticeably better since Christina wore the Pirate outfit and her bat has heated up as well. John C added "It was real good for the team...we needed to lighten up a bit...I can't thank Christina enough for doing that for the team...she's the ultimate Hooker..." When asked if this was the DPH version of the Golden Thong, John C quipped "I doubt it...there's a bunch of guys here that nobody needs to see in fishnet stockings...what they do on their own time, however, is their business..."
Correction:
The last game summary stated Ben Ho earned his second save of the season. This was erroneous as it was actually his first save of the season.
| Boxscore | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
| DPH | 3 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 0 | x | x | 20 | 25 | 3 |
| Xerox | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | x | x | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Player | Slot | Pos | PA | AB | H | W | IBB | HBP | ROE | K | SF | S | EB | CA | GIDP | RIDP | 1B | 2B | 3B | HR | R | RBI | ROB | Avg | OBP | Slg |
| Tony D | 1 | SS | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 |
| Erika S | 2 | 3B | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 |
| Steve F | 3 | CF | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0.667 | 0.750 | 0.667 |
| Lisa K | 4 | C/EH | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 |
| John C | 5 | RF/SF | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.250 |
| Tracy Z | 6 | 2B | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.250 | 0.250 |
| Deryl B | 7 | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 |
| Joe F | 7 | RF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Jo Ho | 8 | EH/C | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 |
| Mike F | 9 | EH | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| Christina C | 10 | 1B | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0.667 | 0.667 | 1.333 |
| Ben Ho | 11 | SF/P | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| Matt T | 12 | LF | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.333 |
| Totals: | 45 | 43 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 21 | 47 | 0.605 | 0.600 | 0.744 |
| DPH | ||||||||
| Pitchers | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | HBP | ERA |
| Deryl B, St | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.67 |
| Ben Ho, W | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Gm Totals | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.60 |
| Xerox | ||||||||
| Pitchers | IP | R | ER | H | K | BB | HBP | ERA |
| Ybecka B | 5 | 20 | 11 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15.40 |
Game called after bottom of 5th by virtue of mercy rule.
