The second game of the best of four (4) game series for this 2009 season, the Home team Giants would take the field first. Sending pitching ace, Billy Rapp to the mound to start the game. Billy's first pitch would be hit past the second basemen to the outfield wall for a double, the second hitter would lay down a bunt, which would eventually score the run. Billy Rapp would allow no more of his pitches be touched as the next three (3) batters struck out swinging.
The Giants would send seven (7) batters to the plate, Sam Hamilton would go down swinging for the 1st out. Andrew Bishop would card a walk, Wil Mayes and Logan Tinnel would get base hits; Tate Mayes would draw a walk. Bishop and Mayes, W. would score, Logan Tinnel would attempt to score on a wild pitch but would be tagged out at the plate. Taylor Mullins would get on base by a mistake by the Cubs Shortstop, and Billy Rapp would hit into a fielder's choice for the final out of the inning.
After one (1) complete inning Giant 2 - Cubs 1.
Billy Rapp would face five (5) more Cubs, the first would hit into center field for a single, the second batter would pop up a foul ball which 1st basemen Wil Mayes would chase down and catch for out #1. The third batter would draw a walk, the fourth batter would pop up to short stop Andrew Bishop for the 2nd Out. The fifth batter would strike out swinging.
The Giants came to bat and just exploded... Sending Twenty Six (26) batters to face several Cubs Pitchers. Marshall Newlon would go down swinging for out #1. Then the one (1) out rally began with Dakota Benton who would card a walk, Sam Hamilton would hit a triple, Not to be outdone, Andrew Bishop would follow with his own triple. Wil Mayes would hit a ball off the left field wall for a stand up double, Logan Tinnel would hit a ball to the outfield wall and show some speed and beat the throw home for an INSIDE THE PARK HOME RUN. Taylor Mullins would reach base on a Cubs Mistake, Billy Rapp, Travis Miller, would draw walks, Dustin LaVancher would get on base via a cubs throwing error. Sam Hamilton would get a base hit, Andrew Bishop would draw a walk, Wil Mayes would hit another ball into left field for his 2nd double, Logan Tinnel, Tate Mayes and Taylor Mullins would draw walks, Billy Rapp would get a base hit blooper into right field to move the runners. Travis Miller would draw his 2nd walk, Dustin LaVancher would hit the ball to the second baseman who would throw him out at 1st for the second out of the inning. Sam Hamilton would hit for a double, Andrew Bishop would draw a walk... Then BIG Wilson MayesSENDS IT DEEP OVER THE CENTER FIELD WALL for a HOME RUN... Logan Tinnel would reach base on error. Tate Mayes, Taylor Mullins and Billy Rapp would all get a base hits. Travis Miller would walk. Dustin LaVancher would be up to bat and Billy Rapp would be caught Stealing home for the third out of the inning. In all the Giants would score twenty four (24) runs during the bottom of the 2nd inning.
After two (2) complete innings Giants 26 - Cubs 1
Andrew Bishop takes over the mound for the top of third inning. Andrew would face five (5) Cub batters, Andrew would walk the 1st batter then find his grove and sit the next two (2) Cubs down swinging, Andrew would then issue a 2nd free pass before striking out the fifth batter.
The Giants would send fifteen (15) more players to the plate and Dustin LaVancher would start out with a hit into left field, Sam Hamilton and Andrew Bishop would card walks to load the bases. Wil Mayes would hit into a fielder choice for the 1st out. (Bishop @ 2nd) Logan Tinnel would stroke a base hit, Tate Mayes and Taylor Mullins would card free passes. Billy Rapp would hit a ball into deep centerfield for a standup double. Marshall Newlon and Dakota Benton would card walks. Sam Hamilton would hit into a fielders choice (Newlon @ 3rd) for the second out. Andrew Bishop and Wil Mayes would card walks, Logan Tinnel would stroke the ball into center for a stand up double. Tate Mayes would go down looking for the final out. The Giants would add another ten (10) runs to their totals.
After three (3) complete innings Giant 36 - Cubs 1
That would be your final score due to time limitations, the game had passed 10:00 pm the game was called.
The Giants would send forty-nine (49) players to the plate, getting nineteen (19) base hits and twenty (20) free trips to the base paths. Only three (3) Giant strike outs were recorded this game.
The Cubs were only allowed fifteen (15) batters to appear at the plate, getting three (3) base hits, three (3) walks, with seven (7) strike outs .
Final Score
Teams
1
2
3
4
5
6
F
H
W
1
0
0
X
X
X
1
3
3
2
24
10
X
X
X
36
19
20
Final Cubs 1 - Giants 36
Defensive Stars
Billy Rapp
Winning Pitcher 2 innings 4-K
Andrew Bishop
Saved Game 1 inning 3-K
Offensive Stars
Wil Mayes
Home Run, 2-doubles, 4 - 5
Logan Tinnel
Home Run, Double 4 - 5
Billy Rapp
Double, 2 Singles 3 - 4
Sam Hamilton
Triple, Double 3 - 5
HONORABLE MENTION
Andrew Bishop Single - 5 walks Tate Mayes - Single - 4 walks Taylor Mullins - Single - 2 walks Dakota Benton - Single - 1 walk Dustin LaVancher - Single
