Inland Northwest Iron Pigs Baseball Club

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Season Recap - Inland Northwest Iron Pigs Baseball Club
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Inland Northwest Iron Pigs Baseball Club
Home Plate
Roster
Schedule
Season Recap
Fan Zone
2013 INMBL 35+ Division Final Standings
League Non-League
1. Tigers
2. Angels
12-0
8-4
3. Iron Pigs 4-8
4. Nationals
5-7
5. Red Sox
1-11
2-0
0-2
Playoffs
Overall
2-0
1-1
14-0
9-5
1-1
7-9
0-2
5-9
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2013 Game-by-Game Season Recap
July 13, 2013 - Season Opener - Double-Header vs. Nationals
"The agony of defeat, followed by the thrill of victory!"
On an absolutely perfect day for baseball, the Iron Pigs split their season opener.
Game 1 began with a BANG as lead-off hitter HJ Whapeles blasted a double to the fence. The Pigs
went up quickly 1-0. Solid pitching by Randy Olson backed by a solid defense held the Nationals
scoreless for the first 3 innings while the Pigs built a 3-0 lead. A rough 4th and 5th inning saw the Pigs
slip behind 3-4, but they bounced back in the 6th to tie it up 4-4. Unable to bring the magic in the
7th, the Pigs lost a heartbreaker as the Nationals brought a run across the plate in the bottom of the
7th. The Pigs succumbed 4-5 to the Nationals.
Winning Pitcher: Tom Sorci - Nationals Losing Pitcher: Steve Martone - Iron Pigs
Highlights: Justin Elliott - 3-3, Double / Bob Christilaw - 3-3 / HJ Whapeles - 2-4, Double
Randy Olson throws the first pitch of the 2013 season
Game 2 began promising, with another lead-off double to deep left-center, this time by Kevin
Richey. Richey eventually scored on a wild pitch putting the Iron Pigs ahead 1-0 after the 1st
inning. What followed was an anemic (aka the Iron in Iron Pigs was seriously deficient!) offensive
effort by the Iron Pigs. 22 batters in a row went hitless over the first 6 innings.
Despite a worthy effort on the mound by Mike Murphey; the Pigs again slumped defensively in the
4th and 5th inning and found themselves down 1-4 in the 6th. After a 26 year hiatus from baseball,
Marc Melville stepped on the mound in relief and shut down the Nationals in the 6th and 7th. As
the bottom of the 7th inning emerged, the Iron Pigs' war cry (SOOOOOWWWEEEEE!!!!) was heard,
and the rally began! With the first 2 runners on with Base on Balls, Marc Melville sparked a
single, then Mike Gilden blasted it open with a double! An infield out RBI followed to tie the game,
with Randy Olson's game winning Sac Fly scoring Mike Gilden from 3rd. The Iron Pigs win 5-4!
Winning Pitcher: Marc Melville - Iron Pigs Losing Pitcher: M. Smith - Nationals
Marc Melville drives the ball
Highlights: Scott (7) -Elliott (6) -Christilaw (2) throw out at home / Richey, Gilden - Doubles
To see more photos from our season opener, check
our Facebook page at Inland NW Iron Pigs
http://www.inwironpigs.org/season-recap.html
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July 20, 2013 - Iron Pigs vs. 2012 Defending Champion Tigers
“runs come from hits, but hits don’t necessarily equal runs”
It initially appeared the game would be a defensive battle, after great plays by both teams left it 0
-0 after 2 innings. The Tigers broke it open with 4 runs in the 3rd, and built it to 10 runs by the
end of the 6th. While the Iron Pigs amassed hits in every inning, they had only managed 4 runs
going into the top of the 9th. Again the Iron Pigs mounted a last inning rally. Kevin Richey
ignited the rally with his second double of the day. The first 7 hitters reached base with 7 total
hits in the inning, but the 5-run rally fell short. The Iron Pigs failed to dethrone the Tigers losing 9
-12.
The key to the game was run production. The Iron Pigs stranded 14 runners on base with 9 in
scoring position, as opposed to the Tigers' 12/6. On a bright note, the Iron Pigs amassed 25 hits
in 50 at bats, outhitting the Tigers 25-17, with every player hitting.
Winning Pitcher: Mike Lee – Tigers
Losing Pitcher: Mike Murphey – Iron Pigs
Highlights: Kevin Richey 3-6 2 Doubles / Marc Melville 4-5 Double / Steve Martone 5-5 4 RBIs
Kevin Richey smashes one of his two doubles
To see more photos from this and other games, check
our Facebook page at Inland NW Iron Pigs
August 3, 2013 - Double-Header vs. Red Sox
"SWEEP!"
24 straight hours of rain on Friday made playing conditions for Saturday seem iffy. But Post
Falls Parks and Rec swung into action 3 hours before game time getting our field into great
shape! A great job by Post Falls Parks and Rec!
Game 1 was all about pitching.
The Red Sox sent 3 pitchers to the mound, collectively
walking 12 batters and hitting 1. The Iron Pigs did a great job of capitalizing on mistakes and
moving runners around the bases. Conversely, Iron Pigs Pitcher Mike Murphey, backed up by
a solid defensive effort, pitched a complete game giving up no walks and striking out 8. Third
Baseman Steve Martone’s diving grab and throw out to second base from his knees
stopped cold a mounting Red Sox rally in the 4th inning. The Iron Pigs down the Sox 8-2.
Winning Pitcher: Mike Murphey (1-1) Iron Pigs
Losing Pitcher: Adam Shipman - Red Sox
Justin Elliott on 3rd Base coached by Randy Olson
Game 2 - The Iron Pigs had another solid pitching and defensive game. Starting Pitcher Randy
Olson faced only 21 batters in 6 innings, giving up only 1 hit with no earned runs, with four 1-2-3
innings. The Iron Pigs capitalized on every opportunity on offense, with Ken Scott stealing home
twice on passed balls. The Iron Pigs mounted (what is becoming) their signature last inning rally with
5 runs on 5 hits, with 3 doubles in a row by Marc Melville, Justin Elliott, and H.J. Whapeles.
Iron Pigs sweep the Red Sox with a 10-3 game 2 victory.
Winning Pitcher: Randy Olson (1-0) Iron Pigs Losing Pitcher: Brian Hare – Red Sox
Highlights: Doubles – Melville, Whapeles, Elliott (3 RBIs)
Marc Melville launches a 6th inning double off the top
rail of the left center fence
To see more photos from this and other games,
check our Facebook page at Inland NW Iron Pigs
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August 10, 2013 - Iron Pigs vs. Angels
“Like a firework…BOOM!...then a fizzle…”
After a scoreless 1 ½ innings, 3rd Baseman Mike Gilden BLASTED (everyone knew it the moment it
was launched!) a solo homer in the bottom of the second inning. That began a back and forth battle,
each team matching the other, with the Iron Pigs up 4-3 after 5 innings. But then came the fizzle.
The Angels scored in each of the last 4 innings, sitting down eight Iron Pigs in a row. The Pigs got
back one run in the 8th, but couldn’t muster any more. The Iron Pigs fell to the Angels 5-10.
The Iron Pigs finish the first half of the season in the middle of the pack with a 3-3 record.
Winning Pitcher – Rickman – Angels
Losing Pitcher: Randy Olson (1-1) Iron Pigs
Highlights – Mike Gilden 2-4 Home Run / Justin Elliott 3-4 Double / Steve Martone 1-2 Double
Kevin Richey at 3rd looking for an opportunity to score
August 17, 2013 - Iron Pigs vs. Nationals
“Too little, No late”
The Nationals came out swinging, and swinging, and swinging. They hit every gap, nook, and crevice that existed
in the Iron Pigs defense. With the outfield back, they dropped in tweeners, and when the outfield moved up, they
pounded it over our heads. Credit to Nationals 5-hole hitter Blayze who homered in both the 1st and 2nd
innings. When the dust settled after 2 innings, the Nationals were up 11-1. The Iron Pigs rallied for 6 runs in the
3rd inning, closing the gap to 7-11, but were never able to mount another surge. A rotation of Nationals pitchers
blanked the Pigs from the 4th inning on. Iron Pigs fall to Nationals 7-15.
Winning Pitcher: Sakwi – Nationals
Losing Pitcher: Mike Murphey (1-2) – Iron Pigs
Highlights – Glenn Buie Double 2 RBIs / Bob Christilaw Double
This pretty well sums up Manager Mike
Gilden's feelings about this game
To see more photos from this and other games, check our Facebook page at Inland NW Iron Pigs
August 24, 2013 -Double-Header vs. Tigers
“No joy, not even a shred, in Mudville tonight”
The Iron Pigs started the day with high spirits, hoping to hand a loss to the undefeated Tigers. Despite a
valiant effort by all, the Tigers were on their game and showed why they are the undefeated 1st place team.
They revealed no chinks in their armor and dominated both games with 31 total hits including 3 home
runs.
Game 1 - Winning Pitcher: Mike Lee –Tigers
Highlights – Mike Murphey 3-3 Double
Losing Pitcher: Ethan Wynecoop –Iron Pigs
Mike Murphey smacks a double going 3-3 in
Game 1.
Game 2 - Winning Pitcher: Dan Pitman – Tigers Losing Pitcher: Randy Olson (1-2) – Iron Pigs
Highlights – Melville 2-3 Double / Elliott 2-3 Double
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Tiger runner beating a throw to catcher Justin
Elliott at the plate. An apt summary of the day.
September 14, 2013- Iron Pigs vs. Red Sox
“Clean Sweep!”
The Iron Pigs met the Red Sox for their third and final regular season meeting. The Pigs wasted no time
getting runs across the plate. In the first inning, the first 8 batters all reached base; the first 4 all with hits, and
the next 4 with 3 HBPs and a Walk. When the dust settled after the first inning the Pigs were up 50. Undaunted, the Red Sox battled back with 6 runs over the next 2 innings leading 6-5 after 3 innings. But
Middle Reliever Kevin Fennell, backed up by a solid defensive effort, took the mound midway in the third
inning and stymied the Sox with 3 2/3 scoreless innings,. The Iron Pigs offensive effort was led by lead-off
hitter HJ Whapeles, going 4-5 with 3 doubles and 4 RBIs. The Pigs hit and ran and capitalized on every
opportunity, adding 12 more runs to the tally. The Red Sox started to rally in the 9th, but a phenomenal throw
out at 3rd base from Left Fielder HJ Whapeles to 3B Glenn Buie broke their momentum. The Iron Pigs made
HJ Whapeles leads the offense with 3 doubles
it a clean sweep with a final score of 17-9.
Winning Pitcher: Kevin Fennell (1-0) – Iron Pigs Losing Pitcher: Brian Hare - Red Sox
Highlights – Whapeles 4-5, 3 Doubles, 4 RBIs / Wynecoop 3-4, Double / Nygren 2-3, 2 RBIs
Kevin Fennell shut down the Red Sox with 3
2/3 scoreless innings
September 21, 2013- Double-Header vs. Angels
“The Angels were blessed”
With favorable playoff seeding on the line, The Iron Pigs were determined, but in the
end could not keep the Angels down.
Game 1 - While the Angels hit and scored consistently, the Iron Pigs were stymied by
the Angels’ pitching. The Pigs rallied in the 7th, but 4 runs ended up 4 short of a win.
Try as we might, the Iron Pigs couldn't keep the Angels down
Game 1
Winning Pitcher: Lance Rickman– Angels Losing Pitcher: Ethan Wynecoop (0-2) – Iron Pigs
Highlights – Justin Elliott 3-4, 2 doubles, 2 RBIs / Glenn Buie 2-3, double
Glenn Buie-San, the Baseball Ninja!
Game 2 was a pitcher’s duel.
After a rocky first inning, Pitcher Mike Murphey held the Angels
scoreless for the next 4 innings. As the Iron Pigs struggled to get hits (only 6 total), they managed
runs in the 4th and 6th, tying it up 2-2 in the 6th. But an Angel run in the bottom of the 6th would
seal the deal with Angels on top 3-2.
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Winning Pitcher: Bret Fink– Angels
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Losing Pitcher: Ethan Wynecoop (0-3) – Iron Pigs
Highlights – Steve Martone, Double / Mark Nygren, “world’s longest single”!
Steve Martone cruises into 2nd with a Double
September 28, 2013– “Fall Classic” Double-Header vs. Red Sox
"Neither rain, nor wind, nor cold could keep the Fall Classic from being played"
With the regular season done, there was still baseball to be played; an exhibition
double-header at Avista Stadium called the Fall Classic!
The weather was typical Fall in the Inland Northwest; more suited to football than
baseball. But the teams would not be deterred from playing on the superb field at
Avista Stadium.
A special thanks to Chris Duff and Spokane Indians Baseball for making the game
possible, and for Groundskeeper Trevor for having the field in great shape
Click here to see Spokesman Review coverage of the Fall Classic
To see more photos from this and other games, check our Facebook page at
Inland NW Iron Pigs
As the rain poured down, Game
1 began with the Red Sox quickly jumping to the front with 2 runs in the top
of the first inning. But Pitchers Ethan Wynecoop and Randy Olson buckled down and held the Red Sox
scoreless for the next 5 2/3 innings; Striking out the sides in the 2nd (Wynecoop) and the 6th (Olson). In the
meantime, the Pigs chipped away and went into the top of the 7th ahead 4-2. With Olson pitching well and a
single out to go, a highly controversial managerial decision was made to bring in Steve Martone, wearing a
#42 NY Yankees jersey, taking the mound with “Enter Sandman” playing in the background. Martone
proceeded to give up hits to the first 2 batters, allowing the Red Sox to tie the game 4-4 before getting the final
out. The Iron Pigs wasted no time. Lead-off hitter Ken Scott walked and stole 2nd, followed by HJ Whapeles
blasting the game-winning walk-off triple through the left-center gap. Iron Pigs win 5-4, with the "Sandman"
sandbagging himself a big W!
Winning Pitcher: Steve Martone (1-1) – Iron Pigs
Losing Pitcher: Ozzie Smith – Red Sox
Highlights – Whapeles, Walk-off game-winning triple / Wynecoop, double / Christilaw 2-2 / Olson 2-2
Starting Pitcher Ethan Wynecoop struck out
7 Red Sox in 4 innings
As Game
2 began, the rain had stopped, but the wind now howled through the stadium causing
teeth to chatter. The Iron Pigs struck quickly with a run in the first. The Red Sox put up 2 in the
bottom of the third taking the lead. Middle Reliever Kevin Fennell brought his mojo again (See
Sept. 14 recap above) against the Sox, blanking them in the 4th, 5th, and 6th innings. The Iron
Pigs consistently moved runners around the bases scoring 6 total runs on 11 hits. The Pigs made
it a sweep winning 6-3.
Winning Pitcher: Mike Murphey (2-2) – Iron Pigs
Losing Pitcher: Brian Hare – Red Sox
Highlights – Elliott 3-3 / Buie, double / Christilaw, double / Olson 2-3
Catcher Bob Christilaw connects for a double, one of his 3
hits on the day.
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October 5, 2013 - Playoff Game 1 vs. Tigers
“So Close!”
The INMBL 35+ Division Playoffs began on a chilly October day with frost on the ground, but not a
cloud in the sky. The #4 Seed Iron Pigs headed to Cheney in an attempt to upset the undefeated #1
Tigers. Winner would stay in Cheney to battle for the division championship, loser would be forced
to travel 40 miles to Post Falls to play the consolation game. That alone was plenty of motivation.
The Iron Pigs jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, capitalizing on 2 rare Tiger
errors. The Pigs then shut down the Tigers’ first inning with Right Fielder Ethan Wynecoop throwing
a bullet to Catcher Bob Christilaw to cut a run at the plate. The Tigers tied it up 1-1 after 2 innings,
but the top of the Iron Pigs’ order came out swinging in the top of the 3rd and put 2 runs across the
plate, pulling ahead 3-1. The Tigers surged back with 3 runs in the bottom of the 3rd, turning the
score in their favor 4-3. The Iron Pigs would make it even again 4-4 in the top of the 5th with a Kevin
Richey double and a Sacrifice Fly by HJ Whapeles. The Tigers clawed their way to another run in
the bottom of the 5th after a lead-off double. The 6th inning was scoreless as the Iron Pigs shut down
Justin Elliott turns a double-play that shut down a
Tiger surge in the 6th inning
a Tiger surge with an inning ending double-play. The Pigs refused to quit. 3 of the first 4 batters
singled in the top of the 7th, loading the bases with one out, prompting a Tiger pitching change. That
Winning Pitcher: Dan Pitman – Tigers
would be the Pigs’ undoing as the Tiger’s relief pitcher registered a strikeout, pick off, and strikeout.
Losing Pitcher: Ethan Wynecoop (0-4) – Iron Pigs
Highlights – Justin Elliott, double, 2 RBIs / Kevin
The Iron Pigs valiantly go down to defeat 4-5, and were forced to journey to Post Falls…
Richey 2-3, double / Throw out at Home Plate Wynecoop (RF) to Christilaw (C)
October 5, 2013 - Playoff Game 2 vs. Nationals
"a good end to a good season"
The battle for 3rd place almost didn’t happen. The Nationals lost players after their first game and
refused to play with 8. Iron Pigs’ Steve Martone graciously agreed to play with the Nationals so we
could play. As much as we want to win, we would rather lose and finish last, than place 3rd
by forfeit. Pigs just want to play baseball!!
The Iron Pigs jumped out immediately to a 3 run lead and never looked back. After the first 2 batters
walked, Justin Elliott doubled them both across the plate, and then scored on a Sacrifice Fly by
Bob Christilaw. The Pigs matched their 1st inning with another 3 runs in the 2nd inning, taking a 60 lead. The Nationals rallied in the 4th (Blayze - 2-run homer) and 6th innings, but Pitchers Mike
Murphey and Kevin Fennell backed by the Pigs’ defense held them in check. The Iron Pigs best
the Nationals 8-5 and finish their season in 3rd place in the INMBL 35+ Division.
Out at First!
Winning Pitcher: Mike Murphey (3-2) – Iron Pigs
Losing Pitcher: Evans – Nationals
Highlights – Justin Elliott 3-4, double, 4 RBIs / HJ
Whapeles 2-3 / Mark Nygren 2-3 / Mike Gilden 2-3
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