Cakes Do Not Rise

Newton, MA--The Buttermilk Five struggled to find their offense in the second round of the BWCS playoffs and lost 9-2 to the Big Sticks at Daly Field.

The Pancakes (9-5) left the bases loaded in the first inning and pushed two runs across in the 2nd frame, but couldn't muster anymore firepower as the Sticks (10-3) cruised into the next round.

The BM5 held the Sticks Bats until the 6th when some doushebag cleared the bases with a long fly ball to left.

BM5 Skipper, Chris Hogan said, "It was a frustrating night, but a great season. Nine wins is nine more wins than anybody expected us to have. Now, I'm going on vacation."

Rumors of a postseason Barbecue are already swirling. Hogan is contemplating ribs or chicken. Jon Mian has requested smoked boa constrictor.

The Buttermilkers advanced further than any other BM5 team of the modern era and the future looks bright, assuming Drew Morin can get some cleats and less games are scheduled in the Dedham Triangle.

Pancakes Eat Up Heroes

Dedham, MA--The sky was ominous and the air was moist as the Pancakes kicked off the 2009 Postseason against #18 seed Kelly's Heroes at Connell Field.

BM5 leadoff man, Jon Mian said, "the sky was ominous and the air was moist".  

Mian led off the bottom half of the first inning with line drive single and seemed like he was running around the bases all night.  

Despite some defensive lapses in the 5th inning, the Pancakes (9-4) had enough of a cushion to keep the Heroes (7-6) at bay, finishing the deal 15-12.

The Buttermilk offense was powered by Justin Adams, Drew Morin, Jamie Lavin and Mona "Can I Buy a Vowel" Saltalamachia.  

Outstanding defense was turned in by Lynne "Leather" Wilson and Morin.

The game was over when Brian Duncan barehanded a slow roller and threw a seed to first to nail the runner for the final out.  Duncan promptly ripped his shirt off and screamed, "FREEDOM!!!".

The Hotcakes will advance to the 2nd round where they will be matched up with the 9-3 Big Stix at a field and time to be determined.  Both teams played earlier in the season with the BM5 stealing a 14-13 win.

Cardiac Cakes Sweep Doubleheader

Dedham, MA--The Buttermilk Five continued their run for the roses sweeping a twin-bill from the B.I. Ballers and Dizzy Buddha at Connell Field.

In the first contest, the BM5 (6-3) found themselves in an early 4-0 hole, but chipped away early and laid it on thick late.  The Ballers (3-7) had an answer for most of the game, but couldn't rally as the cakes took a 7 run lead into the final frame and held on for a 17-12 demolition.  

Brian "Ladies Love" Duncan locked down the final out and pumped his fist with authority and then walked gingerly to home plate to shake hands with his opponents like a good sportsman.  Ladies Love Brian Duncan.

A Sweaty and Tired Pancake team took the field for the 2nd half of the night against Dizzy Buddha.  The Buddha bats (5-5) kept the BM5 on their toes, but couldn't push anything across the plate before the Home Hotcakes.  A quick 4 spot went up for America's Team and they kept the line moving at the dish.  

The Buttermilkers (7-3) were consistent and focused, not to mention even sweatier, and kept turning the screws.  The game ended when Justin Adams crossed home plate in the 6th rendering the mercy rule 13-2.

The BM5 is sitting in a good spot around the #13 seed for the 18 team tournament.  They host the first place Brew Crew Friday night back at Connell Field in Dedham

BM5 Gets Dirty

Watertown, MA--The Buttermilk Five set the pace early and outlasted the Big Sticks in a barnburner, 14-13, at Casey Field

The visiting Pancakes plated two runs early thanks to a 2-out single by Johnny Miller, scoring Melissa "I'm still getting my sea legs" Farrell and Jesse "This is our Year" Schreier.  

The Big Sticks (8-2) countered with 3 runs in the 3rd, but as was the case for most of the night, the Hotcakes (5-3) had an answer.  Farrell went 3 for 4 and Lynn Wilson and Jamie Lavin were both 2 for 3.  

Good defense all around kept it close throughout the game.  Soon to be Nutmegger, Justin Adams caught a ball with his face and Farrell went into the hole to retire a disappointed Big Stick.  Chris Hogan started a 1-5-3 double play with Schreier making the turn.  

Hogan, a self proclaimed all star, kept the big sticks at bay for the most part.  When asked his secret, Hogan said, "I put bug spray on the ball."

Hogan also had a clutch opposite field homer in the 6th to knot the score at 10.  After the Sticks took the lead in the bottom of the inning, the BM5 answered the call in their last at bat.

Trailing 11-10, Jonny Mian, Farrell, Adams and Miller all scored to give the Cakes a 3 run advantage.  Duncan was out on a controversial play at the plate where he almost broke his leg, hip, knee and knee brace.

The insurance came in handy as the Buttermilkers played it safe in the bottom of the 7th and as Schreier sucked up the last ground ball and stepped on 2nd base for the force out.

The BM5 is sitting in a good spot as far as playoff hopes go.  The next game is not scheduled but tension is high as the season comes down the home stretch.  

Buttermilk Five Burns Manny's Grill

Somewhere near Dedham, MA-- The BM5 pounded out 22 hits and came back from a 7 run deficit to upend Manny's Grill 15-11 at Connell Field.

The Pancakes (3-0) scored two early runs in the first frame, but surrendered the lead over the next three innings and found themselves in a 9-2 hole.

Anna "Double A"  Aguilera, John "P.E." Peyton, Nick Mian, Betsy "Going Going" Gonski and Johnny Miller all had hits and scored in the 5th as the Hotcakes busted out for 7 runs to tie the game at 9.  

Gonski, who peppered The Grill's 1st baseman with line drives all night, also flashed the leather in the outfield to keep the hometown Mannys idle on offense.  Jon Mian, and Chris "Fish" Mian, who both went 3 for 4,  padded the lead with a few insurance runs in the top of the 7th.  

In the home half of the final frame, Peyton got the leadoff batter to roll over for the first out.  Miller tossed out Gonski's nemesis for the 2nd out and Peyton made a stellar reaction stab to lock down the game and keep the Pancakes undefeated.  

Skipper, Chris Hogan, said, "Tonight's game ball gets split in half.  Betsy talked trash all night and backed it up and Fish found out he was really left-handed.  I'm glad it only took 15 games for him to figure that out." 

The Buttermilkers will try to stay undefeated next Wednesday night when they visit E-Unit at Bunker Hill Community College.

Rallycakes!

Watertown, MA--  The Buttermilk Five came back from deficits of 5-1, 6-5, and 10-5 to defeat 21 Nickels 19-11 when it was all said and done.

The BM5 (2-0) offense was slow out of the gates and struggled to push runs across the plate, but the Pancake defense limited the "nickel and diming" and scored in bunches to remain undefeated.

BM5'er Brent Knapp, who had 3 hits and 2 martinis, said, "I don't know.  Maybe playing 72 holes today was the key.  We have a good team.  We moved the line right along all night.  I don't think i broke a sweat though.  I'm pretty cool, right?"

The Hot Cakes got hotter after, Skipper, Chris Hogan, instructed his team to take more pitches and "don't swing at junk."

A season high 11 runs in the 6th inning sealed the deal as Katie "The Grill" Weber scored twice and Justin Adams belted his second home run without losing his hat around the bases.  Newcomer, Andrew "The Shuffleboard" also contributed with some impressive moonshots of his own.

Hogan was stellar all night pitching to contact and letting his defense take care of business.  

The BM5 takes on the Next Timers next Friday, 5/29 at 6:15pm at Danehy field.  However, the game is pending re-scheduling.   Stay tuned for updates.

Buttermilk Five Flames Moe's Tavern

Newton, MA-- The Buttermilk Five survived an early flurry of runs to explode for 21 of their own to take down, perennial rival, Moe's Tavern at Daly Field in Newton on Wednesday night.

Starting pitcher, John "P.E." Peyton struggled to find the plate early, but settled down after injecting himself with an undisclosed female fertility drug.

Jamie Lavin got the offense started with a laser into the gap for a triple and later scored the first of many Pancake Plates.  

The short-stacks kept the line moving all night thanks to solid hitting by all the Mian family members, Brent Knapp, Johnny Miller, Chris Hogan, Brian Farrell, Melissa Farrell and Peyton.

Skipper Chris Hogan said, "This was a good first outing.  I bet the over and won, so I can buy some new summer clothes".

Hogan has denied allegations of him betting on his own team.

The BM5 will attempt to stretch their winning streak to two next Thursday at 7:45pm at Casey Field in Watertown where they will host 21 Nickels.