FFTs 3, Fungoes 2

Fungoes at FFTs

June 14

Eric Hosmer lofted one into the 'cheap seats' and had 4 RBI at The Grove as the Fungoes

pulled off a dramatic comeback beating the FFT'S by the count of 12 to 6.

The FFT manager was unable to overcome the big offensive rally in the 9th inning when the 

Fungoes exploded for 8 runs on 8 hits.  The key offensive moment was provided by Daniel 

Murphy who silenced The Grove as he doubled which was good for two runs.  For the game DEREK out-hit TERRY 17 to 10. 

The win went to Trevor Rosenthal(1-0) who allowed no runs in 2 innings. The

losing pitcher was Fernando Rodney(1-1) in relief.  Rodney was feeling

apologetic in the locker room, 'I sure let that one get away.  What a

miserable feeling to let the guys down; and our fans.  One minute things are

looking great, then. BOOM, it's over with! I just hope I get a chance to

redeem myself real soon!'

June 15

The FFT'S registered 6 runs in the 6th inning and had an easy time of it

at The Grove defeating the Fungoes by a score of 8 to 3.

John Lackey(2-1) pitched a solid game.  He went 8 and 1/3 innings allowing 7

hits and 3 walks dropping his ERA from 3.72 to 3.50. 

The loss was charged to David Price(2-2).  He was unable to control the FFT

offense and allowed 12 hits and 3 walks in 7 innings.

June 16

John Jaso touched them all and had 2 RBI as the Fungoes beat the FFT'S in 11 innings 

by a score of 5 to 3.  Both teams were tied at 3 runs apiece after nine innings.  Eric Hosmer 

led off the inning for the Fungoes when he reached on an error.  After an out was recorded, 

Ryan Zimmerman stepped in and he ripped a one-base hit.  Dyson took second on a stolen 

base.  Freddy Galvis followed and he lashed a single.  Matt Carpenter came to the plate and

laced a single.  Brett Gardner got his chance to keep things going, but he went down on strikes.  

Seth Maness(1-0) went 1 inning allowing no runs for the win. Jonathan Papelbon

recorded his 4th save.  The loss was charged to Junichi Tazawa(0-1) in

relief.  He was a hard-luck loser as he did not allow an earned run in his 1

and 2/3 innings of work.  

August 22

Designated hitter Hanley Ramirez had 2 base hits as the FFT'S defeated

the Fungoes by the score of 5 to 4 at The Grove.

The victory went to John Lackey(3-1) who went 7 and 1/3 innings, allowing 3

runs. Fernando Rodney earned the save, his 8th.  Price(2-3) was the losing

pitcher.  He pitched 6 innings and surrendered 8 hits and no walks.

'I had a little blister on my index finger before the game, but I thought it

was nothing.' Lackey said.  'I was lucky I got a win because I couldn't put

the ball where I wanted it.'

August 23

At The Grove, the FFT faithful were treated to an intriguing pitcher's duel.

Mike Leake(5-4) finally bested Clayton Kershaw(3-1), by the score of 3 to 1.

The FFTs set the tone of the game in the first inning when they scored 2 runs on

2 hits.  That was all the runs Leake needed.  

Leake got help from Fernando Rodney who was credited with his 9th save.

Kershaw was hit with the loss.  He gave up 9 hits and 2 walks in 8 innings.