By Michael and Ben Schultz
Paying homage to the games of yesteryear, brothers Ben and Mike relive blasts from their pasts in professional-grade sportscasting.
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Game Notes
BWS Game #3 - Red Hornets vs. San Francisco Giants 6-27-21
Venue: Super Colossal Dome
Pre-game Notes: All eyes are on the Hornets as they take a 2-0 series lead into Game 3 after another complete-game effort from Sally Dobbs and Jose Canseco’s unstoppable bat. The Giants are on the verge of being swept after going undefeated in their first two series and have a must-win scenario to extend their title hopes. They will send out Jay Green for the second game in a row, while the Hornets will have Randy Johnson on the hill to try and put an exclamation point on this postseason. Will it be a comeback for the Giants, or will the Hornets and Johnson complete their dominant season and take the Backyard World Series crown? Enjoy the game!
Pitching Match-up: Jay Green (0-1, 3.17 ERA) vs. Randy Johnson (3-0, 0.00 ERA).
Line-ups:
San Francisco Giants
1. Fernando Diaz - 3B
2. Barry Bonds - LF
3. Jay Green - P
4. Maya Woodruff - RF
5. Wally Evans - 2B
6. Marky Dubois - 1B
7. Kristen Sullivan - CF
8. Murray Goldman - SS
9. Heidi Thurman - C
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - LF
3. Chipper Jones - 3B
4. Jose Canseco - 1B
5. Kenny Lofton - CF
6. Randy Johnson - P
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - RF
9. Ronny Dobbs - 2B
Game Notes
BWS Game #2 - Red Hornets @ San Francisco Giants
Venue: Super Colossal Dome
Pre-game Notes: The Hornets snuck out a win in Game 1 with a complete-game shut-out from Randy Johnson and timely hitting from Jose Canseco. The Giants are looking to bounce back and even the series as they send out Jay Green against Sally Dobbs. Will we see another pitcher’s duel or perhaps an offensive breakout? Tune in to find out!
Pitching Match-up:
Sally Dobbs (2-0, 2.50 ERA) vs. Jay Green (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Line-ups:
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - LF
3. Chipper Jones - 3B
4. Jose Canseco - RF
5. Kenny Lofton - CF
6. Randy Johnson - 1B
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - P
9. Ronny Dobbs - 2B
San Francisco Giants
1. Fernando Diaz - 3B
2. Barry Bonds - LF
3. Jay Green - P
4. Maya Woodruff - RF
5. Wally Evans - 2B
6. Marky Dubois - 1B
7. Kristen Sullivan - CF
8. Murray Goldman - SS
9. Heidi Thurman - C
Game Notes
Backyard World Series Game 1 - Red Hornets vs. San Francisco Giants (6-9-21)
Venue: Super Colossal Dome
Pre-game Notes: The Hornets come into the BWS riding high and undefeated, with the Giants also undefeated and coming off a sweep of their own. It’s a battle of titans in Game 1 as Marky DuBois goes for the Giants and the Hornets will counter with their flamethrower Randy Johnson. Anything can happen in this series… Enjoy!
Pitching Match-up: Marky DuBois - (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Randy Johnson (2-0, 0.00 ERA).
Line-ups:
San Francisco Giants
1. Wally Evans - 2B
2. Barry Bonds - LF
3. Jay Green - 1B
4. Maya Woodruff - RF
5. Marky DuBois - P
6. Fernando Diaz - 3B
7. Kristen Sullivan - CF
8. Murray Goldman - SS
9. Heidi Thurman - C
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - LF
3. Chipper Jones - 3B
4. Jose Canseco - 1B
5. Kenny Lofton - CF
6. Randy Johnson - P
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - RF
9. Ronny Dobbs - 2B
Game Notes
ALCS Game #2 - Hornets @ Fishes
Venue: Big City Stadium
Pre-game Notes:
The Hornets are riding high off a decisive Game 1 victory and look for their second-consecutive series sweep as Sally Dobbs takes the hill against the Fishes. Derek McCattery will start again for the Fishes and has his team’s playoff hopes squarely on his shoulders in a must-win scenario. Will we see another sweep? Will the Fishes fight back and force a Game 3? We’re about to find out… Enjoy!
Pitching Match-up: Sally Dobbs - (1-0, 2.00 ERA) vs. Derek McCattery - (0-1, 11.20 ERA)
Line-ups:
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - LF
3. Chipper Jones - 3B
4. Jose Canseco - RF
5. Kenny Lofton - CF
6. Randy Johnson - 1B
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - P
9. Ronny Dobbs - 2B
Super-Duper Fishes
1. Chucky Flinder - CF
2. Derek McCattery - P
3. Timmy Unger - SS
4. Alexis Weiss - C
5. Annie Frazier - LF
6. Isaac Drummond - 1B (++H, ++F)
7. Diana Hayes - RF
8. Katelyn Cain - 3B
9. Brad Bender - 2B
Game Notes
Venue: Big City Park
Pre-game Notes:
ALCS Game #1 - Red Hornets vs. Super-Duper Fishes
Pitching Match-up:
Derek McCattery (0-0, 6.00 ERA vs. Randy Johnson (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
Line-ups:
Super-Duper Fishes
1. Chucky Flinder - CF
2. Derek McCattery - P
3. Timmy Unger - SS
4. Alexis Weiss - C
5. Annie Frazier - LF
6. Isaac Drummond - 1B
7. Diana Hayes - RF
8. Katelyn Cain - 3B
9. Brad Bender - 2B
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - LF
3. Chipper Jones - 3B
4. Jose Canseco - 1B
5. Kenny Lofton - CF
6. Randy Johnson - P
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - RF
9. Ronny Dobbs - 2B
Baseball trivia:
Dugouts were made to protect players from errant foul balls. Players used to sit behind the line before these structures were made.
Game Notes
ALDS Game #2 - Red Hornets @ Toronto Blue Jays (5-9-21)
Venue: Sandy Flats
Pre-game Notes: The Hornets took Game 1 of the series at home and will send Sally Dobbs out to try and close the series in a sweep. The Blue Jays meanwhile will send out Luanne Lui again, and try to even up the series in a must-win situation at home. Who will gain the early edge? Who wins? Stay tuned to find out…
Pitching Match-up: Sally Dobbs (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Luanne Lui (0-1, 14.40 ERA)
Line-ups:
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - LF
3. Chipper Jones - 3B
4. Jose Canseco - RF
5. Kenny Lofton - CF
6. Randy Johnson - 1B
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - P
9. Ronny Dobbs - 2B
Toronto Blue Jays
1. Jody Palmer - C
2. Luanne Lui - P
3. Pablo Sanchez - SS
4. Raul Mondesi - RF
5. Veronica Lee - 2B
6. Tracy Hoban - 1B
7. Nate Kowalski - LF
8. Marianna Rauf - CF
9. Mickey O’Connor - 3B
Game Notes
ALDS Game #1: Red Hornets vs. Toronto Blue Jays (Series tied 0-0)
Venue: Steele Stadium
Pre-game Notes: It’s the playoffs, baby! The Hornets come into the ALDS as the #1 overall seed with a 13-1 record, looking to continue their hot streak from the regular season. The Wild Card Blue Jays will have a tough battle but seem ready for the challenge in this three game series. Randy Johnson gets the start for the Hornets, as Luanne Lui takes the hill for the Jays. Anything can happen in Game 1. Tune in to the action!
Pitching Match-up: Luanne Lui (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Randy Johnson (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
Line-ups:
Toronto Blue Jays
1. Jody Palmer - C
2. Luanne Lui - P
3. Pablo Sanchez - SS
4. Raul Mondesi - RF
5. Veronica Lee - 2B
6. Tracy Hoban - 1B
7. Nate Kowalski - LF
8. Marianna Rauf - CF
9. Mickey O’Connor - 3B
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - LF
3. Chipper Jones - 3B
4. Jose Canseco - 1B
5. Kenny Lofton - CF
6. Randy Johnson - P
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - RF
9. Ronny Dobbs - 2B
Picks are below the matchups. Spoiler alert!
Game Notes:
Postseason Preview Sportscast (3-28-21)
Match-ups:
AMERICAN LEAGUE:
(3) Cleveland Indians - (8-6) vs. (2) Super-Duper Fishes - (8-6)
Indians: (A.L. Central Champs)
Team ERA: 4.66, 14 BB, 80 SO - (Ace: Dawn Cozart - 4-3, 4.05 ERA, 34 IP, 7 BB, 34 SO).
.351 BA (Heavy hitters - Samuel Middleton, Stan Olafson, Stephanie Morgan).
-79 RBIs, 22 HRs, 13 BB, 68 SO.
Fishes: (A.L. East Champs)
Team ERA: 3.62, 21 BB, 68 SO - (Ace: Derek McCattery - 3-0, 1.89 ERA, 19 IP, 6 BB, 17 SO).
.322 BA (Heavy hitters - Alexis Weiss, Timmy Unger, Katelyn Cain).
-55 RBIs, 10 HRs, 15 walks, 61 SO.
(W) Toronto Blue Jays - (8-6) vs. (1) Red Hornets - (13-1)
Blue Jays: (A.L. East WC)
Team ERA: 5.16, 19 BB, 70 SO - (Ace: Jody Palmer - 1-1, 3.55 ERA, 26 IP, 7 BB, 26 SO).
.339 BA (Heavy hitters - Pablo Sanchez, Veronica Lee, Tracy Hoban).
-78 RBIs, 22 HRs, 10 BB, 82 SO.
Hornets: (A.L. West Champs)
Team ERA: 1.08, 0 BB, 107 SO (Ace: Sally Dobbs - 7-0, 1.13 ERA, 43 IP, 0 BB, 50 SO).
.521 BA (Heavy hitters - Jose Canseco, Chipper Jones, Sally Dobbs).
-81 RBIs, 14 HRs, 22 BB, 26 SO.
NATIONAL LEAGUE:
(W) San Francisco Giants - (9-5) vs. (1) Blue Melonheads - (11-3)
Giants: (N.L. West WC)
Team ERA: 4.30, 14 BB, 103 SO - (Ace: Kristen Sullivan - 5-2, 3.60 ERA, 35 IP, 4 BB, 41 SO).
.336 BA (Heavy hitters - Barry Bonds, Maya Woodruff, Jay Green).
-70 RBIs, 22 HRs, 11 BB, 81 SO.
Melonheads: (N.L. East Champs)
Team ERA: 3.45, 14 BB, 82 SO - (Ace: Sophie Meyer - 8-1, 2.98 ERA, 51 IP, 6 BB, 39 SO).
.341 BA (Heavy hitters - Ruth Proutt, Claudia Villarta, Libby Futterman).
-78 RBIs, 22 HRs, 20 BB, 78 SO.
(2) Arizona Diamondbacks - (9-5) vs. (3) White Monsters - (7-7)
Diamondbacks: (N.L. West Champs)
Team ERA: 3.16, 12 BB, 69 SO - (Ace: Jose Meisenheimer - 5-0, 0.38 ERA, 31 IP, 1 BB, 20 SO).
.281 BA (Heavy hitters - Barbara Jones, Isabelle Marelli, Judu Abwunza).
-47 RBIs, 12 HRs, 18 BB, 118 SO.
Monsters: (N.L. Central Champs)
Team ERA: 3.88, 10 BB, 80 SO - (Ace: Peter Levine - 3-1, 3.64 ERA, 25 IP, 1 BB, 21 SO).
.343 BA (Heavy hitters - Tiffany Bosworth, Samantha Winslow, Marilyn McDonnell).
-71 RBI, 15 HRs, 21 BB, 84 SO.
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Divisional Series Picks:
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Ben: Indians
Mike: Fishes
Ben/Mike: Hornets
Giants vs Melonheads: It's a toss-up.
Ben/Mike: Diamondbacks
Game Notes
RS Game #14 - Hornets vs. Fishes (3-7-21)
Venue: Steele Stadium
Pre-game Notes:
It’s the last game of the regular season! Our boys and girls wrap up the season with a home game against the Fishes, who are vying for the division crown in the A.L. East, and at least a wild card spot. Tensions will be high and there is a lot on the line, as the Fishes’ ace Derek McCattery goes against the Hornets’ Sally Dobbs. Who will come out on top? Tune in to the action!
Pitching Match-up: Derek McCattery (3-0, 0.72 ERA) vs. Sally Dobbs (6-0, 1.32 ERA)
Line-ups:
Super-Duper Fishes
1. Chucky Flinder - CF
2. Derek McCattery - P
3. Timmy Unger - SS
4. Alexie Weis - C
5. Annie Frazier - LF
6. Isaac Drummond - 1B
7. Diana Hayes - RF
8. Katelyn Cain - 3B
9. Brad Bender - 2B
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - 3B
3. Chipper Jones - 2B
4. Jose Canseco - RF
5. Kenny Lofton - LF
6. Randy Johnson - 1B
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - P
9. Ronny Dobbs - CF
Game Notes
RS Game #13 - Red Hornets @ Pittsburg Pirates (2-28-21)
Venue: Tin Can Alley
Pre-game Notes:
It’s the penultimate game of the regular season as the Hornets travel to Pittsburg to take on the Pirates, who have a very small chance to make the playoff, but must win out with help in order to get it. The Hornets have the top spot in their division, and look to continue their strong season. Randy Johnson gets the start against the Pirates’ Esmarelda Heimann in an enclosed ballpark at Tin Can Alley. Tune in to the action!
Pitching Match-up:
Randy Johnson (5-1, 1.01 ERA) vs. Esmarelda Heimann (2-2, 6.33 ERA)
Line-ups:
Red Hornets
1. Reese Worthington - SS
2. Pete Wheeler - LF
3. Chipper Jones - 3B
4. Jose Canseco - 1B
5. Kenny Lofton - CF
6. Randy Johnson - P
7. Tony Delvecchio - C
8. Sally Dobbs - RF
9. Ronny Dobbs - 2B
Pittsburg Pirates
1. Tina Herrara - 2B
2. Liz Kinghorn - RF
3. Jason Kendall - C
4. Michiko Adachi - CF
5. Billie Jean Blackwood - LF
6. Berit Greenwald - 1B
7. Vic Souffle - SS
8. Rosanna Phelps - 3B
9. Esmarelda Heimann - P
The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.