The Hounds finished the 2018 CMBA season 1 game short of the playoffs. The Hounds needed to defeat the Aviators to secure second place, but were bested 11-2. The Hounds also lost to the Browns 20-3 and beat the Yankees 13-0 in the final week of the season.
Year: 2018
Hounds lose, but still control their destiny
The Hounds lost 10-9 to the division leading Browns today at an awful Proviso West field, but despite the loss the Hounds still control their destiny for the playoffs. If the Hounds can win their final three games (v. the Browns, Aviators, and Yankees), the Hounds are definitely in the playoffs.
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Hounds win 1-0
Write up from Matt Burch:
The Hounds topped the Pirates 1-0 today, led by a hangover and newly engaged Tim Riggenbach.
As the Hounds faithful know, Tim pitches his best with a slight headache and a bac sitting in the .06 – .10 range, which was the case today. Riggenbach was “PHENOMENAL” on the mound as noted by commissioner/Pirates manager Jeff Papadopolopoditis posting a 4 hit complete game shutout.
Final 5 Hounds games
Hounds fans:
Only 5 games to go in the 2018 CMBA season and all possibilities are alive:
– Hounds win all 5 = first place and a bye
– Other scenarios with Hounds losing 1 or more games = second place
– Other scenarios with Hounds losing 1 or more games = wild card
– Other scenarios with Hounds losing 1 or more games = no playoffs at all
Yes, we could be first, second, wild card, or not in the playoffs at all. Our fate is in our hands if we win all 5, but anything short of that requires some help from other teams losing.
Come support us in the final 5 games!
Great game, great win, Hounds keep playoff hopes alive
In a game filled with fantastic pitching and defense by both teams, the Hounds were able to defeat the Yankees 4-3 today at Winnemac Park to improve to 15-12 and keep their playoff hopes alive.
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Only 6 games to go
The Hounds lost to the CMBA leading Red Sox 6-2 today, and are now 14-12 with only 6 games left in the 2018 season. The Hounds are fighting the Pirates and the Aviators for a spot in the playoffs.
Final 7 games
Hounds and fans–below are the final 7 games of the regular season:
Huge win for the Hounds
The Hounds beat the Aviators for the third time this year, with today’s score a commanding 12-4 win. The Hounds are trying to secure a playoff spot with a second place finish in Division B and their two main rivals are the Aviators and the Pirates. With today’s win the Hounds have secured the all-important tiebreaker v. the Aviators.
Tim Riggenbach (#8, P) filled in as the pitcher today, but he did much more than fill in. Instead, Tim pitched 7 solid innings for the crucial win, and only faced 1 batter over the minimum in the last 4 innings. A fantastic performance from the mustachioed lefty with a fine new haircut.
The Hounds offense was led by (as always) Anthony Correa (#13, C) in the leadoff spot, and Nelson Bowers (#48, DH) in the 2-hole, reaching safely 6 times combined. TJ Rinaldi (#1, RF) reached safely all 4 times at the plate, Nick Schmidt (#23, CF) and Matt Burch (#6, 1B) both scored twice, and Matthew Steffens (#5, SS) had 3 RBis with a double, single, and a run scored. Aidan French (#33, 3B) also added 3 RBIs and a run scored.
On the defensive side, Dave Cary (#44, 2B) had some spectacular plays at second base–and the Hounds are now 2-0 with Mr. Cary in the lineup. (They are also 3-0 when Nelson’s sister attends.)
The Hounds play the Division A leading Red Sox tomorrow at 12:15 pm at Maywood. See you there!
Hounds are undefeated with Dave Cary playing
The Chicago Hounds beat up on the Vikings at Winnemac today, winning by the 12-run rule in the 5th inning. The Hounds won 12-0 behind Kurt Kerrigan‘s (#12, P) one-hit dominant pitching performance. Dave Cary (#44, 2B) made his Hounds debut, and it was a fine one, with a hit, a walk, and he scored the 12th and final run.
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Hounds drop third in a row
The Chicago Hounds are now 9-8 on the 2018 season after losing to Ramirez Baseball 10-3 today at Winnemac Park. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, but unfortunately the Hounds’ play was not. Ramirez Baseball (formerly the
Astros) are now 3-37 lifetime in their 2 CMBA seasons. But make no mistake, Ramirez Baseball was simply the better team today. Hans Hetrick‘s (#18, C) parents and Juan Garcia joined us at K’s after the game where we (1)
discussed getting Alex Garcia (#10, RF/P) and Jonathan Garcia (#35, 2B) to the games a little earlier and (2) contemplated buying a 2-bedroom apartment next door to K’s as a team flophouse.
The Hounds also lost 6-4 on Thursday at Southwest Park v. the Marlins. If we won we were going to Outback to celebrate, but instead we were forced to go to Hooters since we lost. The Hounds played much better on Thursday, and looked poised to tie or take the lead late, but unfortunately just couldn’t scratch across enough runs.
The Hounds look to return to the winning column tomorrow as they face the Vikings at Winnemac at 12:15 pm. Party at 1346 W Early Ave Chicago IL 60660 after the game. See you there!