DIAMONDBACKS vs. COBRAS | MLW Wiffle Ball 2024

As crazy as it sounds, today marks the first time the Diamondbacks and Cobras have matched up at The Meadows! It's the "Battle of the Snakes" in Slate 4!
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[@BigLeagueWiffleBalll]

Forget the 24 hour challenge, Jack and Tom should have to eat a waffle for every time Kyle says shot

[@maxsmlwchannel]

lol 😂

[@3thnprod]

That’s longer than 24 hrs by a lot😢

[@michaelconlee3925]

@@BigLeagueWiffleBalll Jack is not up for this challenge

[@flysocietyZx]

not so fun fact: Baron has an 0-11 season starting record since starting the 2022 season 7-0

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Oh damn it’s been that bad??

[@Iknowball12]

He hasn't necessarily been bad. He's had good outings, but he just isn't getting a lot of run support

[@DillonDavisOutdoors]

@@Iknowball12he’s statistically the worst extra inning pitcher. You gotta be able to pitch in high pressure innings. But he gives up a lot of runs in extras.

[@TS-uc4hi]

@@DillonDavisOutdoors Yeah it's happened multiple times where he's given up 0 or 1 run in his 3-innings, and then loses in extras.

[@youbluethatone1017]

Did you know in 2022 Baron had a Batting Average of .000 for the entire season!!!! 😳

[@llamatheg0at]

a mason jewell reference in 2024 is not what i expected

[@Thefinggod]

As someone who started watching last year I have no idea who that is😂

[@llamatheg0at]

@@Thefinggod I’m fairly certain the home run they mentioned was his only notable MLW moment 💀

[@Thefinggod]

@@llamatheg0at Lmaooo😭💀

[@holderskill8770]

The difference between the AL and NL records is crazy😂

[@Rhezz12]

Szerlag getting on base almost every AB, guy should be playing every game

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

He’s very hit or miss

[@drewdavis8184]

Agreed, more an availability issue

[@youbluethatone1017]

@@Brandon-qd2lbWHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT??!? HE IS LEADING THE LEAGUE IN BATTING AVERAGE, SLUGGING, & ON BASE %

[@noahpearsonpearson4152]

@@youbluethatone1017there are more seasons then just this season, he’s not wrong he has been very hit or miss in the past and with a small sample size yes he has been good this year when he has played. However I do think your right he should be playing a bit more

[@JiggyManHappy]

Szerlag looks like he’s seeing the ball better lately

[@LJBaseball]

I agree

[@gregc3343]

He's lowkey been one of the best Cobras this season.

[@youbluethatone1017]

YEA HE SHOULD 100% BE AN EVERY GAME PLAYER!! FUN FACT: SZERLAG LEADS THE ENTIRE LEAGUE IN BATTING AVERAGE, SLUGGING AVERAGE, & ON BASE %!!! He is also the 2nd best fielder on the team behind Drew Davis imho

[@KazeShikamaru]

@@youbluethatone1017 He traded himself to be a benchwarmer.

[@ThePromG]

Casey was absolutely DEALING in that last game, great performances by the rest of the crew too

[@itsneight1260]

I think he could be a legit pitcher if he would change his motion, speed, and movement occasionally. Too 1-dimensional right now but at least he's getting his control better.

[@danhamilton9225]

Not a cobras fan by any means but this Esch kid is fun to watch.

[@EverettBelanger]

spoiler blocker

[@ValidEdits1]

W mans

[@coolkid4120]

W

[@1nv1s1bleRBLX]

W mans

[@0i0d]

Boiler splocker

[@ericlancaster9509]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@Tyler_Schwartz_]

The D-Backs are that team full of goofballs but when they lock in they’re a total machine

[@tksf]

im calling it now, the cobras are somehow gonna choke away a 3 seed in slate 5

[@Dude-channel16]

This makes Friday worth waking up for

[@krewrichter9182]

I feel like the MLW Home Run Derby always makes Jonah Heath just absolutely surge in the second half of the season!

[@jcblou8948]

Tough for the Cobs.They looked good but couldn’t hold on to any of the games. Baran finally did great on the mound but came up short. Esch looked like a beast hitter but Bennett got the best of him in game three. really sucks to come away with 0 wins they played pretty solid

[@TS-uc4hi]

Knorp, Heath, Bennett, Pyszka, Flood is absolutely the best roster in the league talent-wise

[@ryanmcweeny6327]

Idk... mallards and magic got crazy talented rosters too

[@BillRatio]

@@ryanmcweeny6327 Having Agner on their roster takes the Magic out of the conversation.

[@TS-uc4hi]

@@ryanmcweeny6327 Mallards are up there for sure, yeah. Not the Magic , their best players are great but then it falls off a bit. Kurdi is doing okay, Ackerman's having a down season, and Aigner still hasn't gotten a hit and it's slate 4 lol

[@jordanswan7939]

Fuzzy Frank knows too much, Knorp 10 K's in game 1

[@iketheman9814]

Fuzzy Frank is a legend. I don’t think anyone believed him.

[@MrWiiilil]

Although to be fair, he said more than 10 K's. My theory is that Fuzzy Frank is the dog that made a noise.

[@ajbeamenderferjr]

these white cobras jerseys are just so great

[@coastercraziness]

Dude Pyszka is one of the best defenders and one of the better batters too. This Dbacks team is scary

[@pitato123]

There's no way that Frank actually predicted how many strikeouts Jimmy got in game 1.

[@AussBosss]

17:52 4 letters 3 continents? 😂

[@michaelconlee3925]

Casey Bennet has quietly been a force on offense and defense this year. Dbacks are loaded with talent.

[@itsneight1260]

agreed... and Knorp isn't even playing that well. I imagine we will see "playoff Jimmy" in a month or so.

[@gzo313]

Very professional series. Wel called and well played. MLW is ready to take that next step.

[@DA-DOGGO]

If you didn’t know Caden Irwin is a teacher yea, my teacher

[@Doobie_AdamsSSB]

“One final test for Baranoski here in the fifth…” *GETS KNORPED* 😤😤

[@prophetsline-justin1419]

Solid game! Two defensive teams with good pitching and hitting. If Drew were there the home run runner up would have shifted the momentum.

[@michaelconlee3925]

If Drew was there he would have pinch hit for Esch and ruined his confidence.

[@JJK657]

I miss Drew Davis hahaha

[@cmccgamer]

I was excited seeing as Esch seemed to have a breakout day, then Baron appears washed and we got diced up by CASEY BENNETT??? NO GOOD Edited since Casey corrected me lmao

[@caseybennett6601]

Bennett^

[@RikiRouseScott]

Anybody notice every time Duran strikes out he wanna crash out? 😂😂😂 Every time!

[@SMIvy15]

Ik they lost. But Justin Esch may be one of the best hitters in the League. Like I’m saying future All-Star

[@SheaClanton8]

10:53 I knew jimmy was gonna hit a home run because I felt it and you started the clip at a weird time I said to myself shit he’s about to hit a home run

[@antonmcCl]

Idk if this is a hot take or not but I'm higher on the Cobras right now than at any point in 2022. I'm dead serious. Esch has been downright amazing for a baseball rookie, and Szerlag was a contact machine today. If the Cobras can have a line up of Drew, Esch, Durand, and Szerlag (Slate 4 unboxed collectors edition) there's no reason they cant make the playoffs and possibly beyond.

[@youbluethatone1017]

WHO LEADS THE LEAGUE IN ALL 4 OF THESE CATEGORIES… Batting Average, Slugging %, OPS, & OBP??? BRENDAN SZERLAG!!!!! ⚾️ 🎉 ⚾️

[@johnmorton6229]

That game 2 is one you love to have as a pitcher. Struggle a little early but the bats come alive to help you out and you get to settle in! The Diamondback's Diamond Hand Defense continues to be second to none in the league.

[@zacharythomann8658]

This D-Backs team is so loaded man

[@morgana4753]

Casey Bennet has STUFF omg

[@lildippa3676]

too bad he doest have stuff where it counts most. Am i right ladies?? Just joshing but i have heard rumors about his "little friend"

[@aldoparziale5669]

Baranoski joining Dallas like last year surprise in showing up in shape I see, good for them both

[@HaveCheetahWillView]

Call Of The Day has been fire the past two weeks!!!!!

[@CarterAllen-h1k]

Benny with his 2nd homer. Tommy was a doubter. Need Benny on Pipe it Up to slander Tom for how bad he has been this season.

[@thealaskawiffleballleague]

Baron is still a good pitcher, he just needed run support in game one. People have one or even a few bad series (like knorp against the eagles) and then everyone starts calling people washed 😂

[@Neon_Koopa]

Man this series was a lot closer than it seems. Glad to see Szerlag in the lineup and Caden pitching more. Andy made pretty much all the right decisions today, Cobras offense just didn’t hit like the previous series unfortunately :(

[@andygarcia7793]

I’ve watched MLW for so long but this season has been rough watches. Everything besides the games is absolutely stellar but this season 4 clear favorites when previous seasons, it felt like anyone could win

[@KazeShikamaru]

That was just a masterclass. Good work by everyone. The Dbacks may win another title. Jimmy just knows a lot of how to build a team and replace guys if they retire or mvoe on. Easily the best skipper in MLW.

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

it’s the World Series of 2022 rematch is the epic Amazing

[@johnmarkfrederick8245]

👍👍👍

[@matthewcrone4081]

Got to meet one of your players in Pittsburgh last weekend...really nice kid. FYI...Buffalo is getting traction with Wiffle...a lot of good players in WNY.

[@JUKED_PRODZ]

I think Justin esch can be really good in a couple years

[@HalliseyStudios]

When Jakob pyszka hits a home run that line should be “that ball was psyzk on”

[@DillonDavisOutdoors]

Baron pitches three great innings and then falls apart in extra innings everytime🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@SH-os1ck]

Knorp tantrum every swing haha

[@PersistentKid]

Great vid Kyle!

[@blshaight]

Esch with the Jim Thome homer swing

[@gerardpare9562]

I love fridays 👏👏💯💯

[@REDSHIRTREAGEN]

Here’s a hot take. The World Series is gonna be played in New Orleans ⚜️

[@huntermckinney18]

Esch impressed me a little bit this series. Like what I see going forward.

[@LeedsWiffleballLeague]

Tommy Coughlin voice cracks🤝Trey flood voice cracks

[@96LLS]

Let’s gooooooo new MLW vid baby

[@sirloin869]

California’s Solar Expansion Hits a Major Snag

[@richspeck8932]

Big fan of Knorp and Heath. Love watching them win. I hope they win every World Series. Go D-Backs

[@NBA_Fan3]

Justin esch is an amazing hitter

[@marky209]

he's got that vintage saylor feel when he's up... just feel like hes gonna go yard every AB lol

[@NBA_Fan3]

@@marky209 fr

[@MrWiiilil]

Except against Casey Bennett apparently.

[@marky209]

@@MrWiiilil casey was dealing. looked great im rooting for him to become an ace at some point in this league

[@gabekeeter6415]

Bro hit the Pys outta that ball

[@DerekDassau]

i know that flynn has been struggling this year but he’s to good to be benched 2/3 games

[@youbluethatone1017]

SZERLAG IS 10 TIMES BETTER THAN FLYNN 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Jaso-qd7cb]

I love MLW

[@Taco_Playz]

Stopping little kids from saying first

[@CashCartagena]

Yeeessss NEW VIDDDDD

[@epurez6760]

ITS THE AIRMAXES I SWEAR. SOMEONE RESEARCH SZERLAGS OBP WITH THE AIRMAXES

[@homerunleague]

This league is so money. Love seeing the new video every Friday!

[@JedGoodlin]

The NL just works the AL that being said Magic Cobrad and Cats race should be fun

[@EarthToBryce]

Trey Flood, you mind joining the Gators, your such a cool dude ❤

[@ryanmcweeny6327]

The cobras having 8 players on their roster is WILD

[@John-z3c2y]

MLW World Series this year should be a reunion and take place at Kultz field

[@andrewneese6484]

With Bennett pitching like that, the DBacks can put 3 quality pitchers out there, man they can be scary good

[@remirussin7240]

This has been MLW Mic’d Up, brought to you by Bug Spray

[@gibberingmouther710]

Diamondbacks may be the most complete team in the MLW this year. Seems like anyone guy will step up and throw a shutout or make that tough defensive play or get that one swing of the bat that will let them win by one run. GM Knorp has built himself a heck of a squad.

[@MulletMan615]

Get korped cobras 🐍

[@slm07]

Knorp for Mvp

[@ZionCtvvr]

Yup your right

[@SicilianNajdorf]

Kratcht or Robles

[@youbluethatone1017]

Szerlag has more than proved himself to be in the lineup every game. I’m he is 100% a better fielder than Esch 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@travelingbostonian]

DBacks are stacked this year

[@Kylelark]

Should be calling this the snake series and do sick marketing for it

[@LJBaseball]

Go Dbacks! Clicked on this before the page even loaded!

[@ER-bz9xi]

Hey, am I still able to buy your cards from your website MLW?

[@FilmColossus]

It’s weird seeing Jimmy struggle at the plate so much. Obviously he’s still dangerous, just not the same demon who tore up the league for a few years.

[@Dougie-le9ng]

Don’t know why but I really enjoyed trey being mic’d up

[@riccogarcia304]

Yo Knorp! Still waiting for those on base celi's! singles/doubles all that jazz.

[@km74644]

D backs are making that silent World Series push.

[@zaneverbrugge1740]

drew should play szerlag more he looks a lot better

[@Gents1331]

Who chose the white on light tan jersey match up!?!?!

[@LeedsWiffleballLeague]

Fuzzy Frank was pretty spot on with game one

[@DenverLysohirka]

Ryan Kracht Cy young

[@johnarmstrong6227]

2nd Half Jonah Heath has entered the chat.

[@rtruth1018]

“Damn I wish the hardo drew Davis was playing in this series so that he could make it all about himself” -no one ever

[@Qwnntm]

The NL is a combined 26-16 this year and the AL is a combined 16-26. The 2nd place AL team has a record of 3-6 while the 2nd place NL is 6-3. All teams in the NL don't have losing records. The 6-6 Gators are out of a playoff spot while the 4-8 Cobras are in as it stands. The NL dominates series played against the AL. I've watched this league for 8 years and this is probably the most I've ever seen one division dominate the other.

[@craterrrrrr]

Preds only team good in al

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

Lot of busts and bad hitting will kill your team

[@craterrrrrr]

@@Brandon-qd2lb One word. Kracht.

[@brandonsimonovich9426]

Fuzzy Frank strike out prediction is correct

[@MrWiiilil]

Technically he said more than 10 K's

[@TyeGuy5]

Swing the bat, Flynn!!

[@SH-os1ck]

Esch is a great hitter. He's going to be good!

[@snowboard080]

Alright! Let’s just make the foul poles taller already!

[@JonathanMaroutsis]

Take a shot for every time Andy Durand strikes out

[@jacobrohr9658]

Lord the Cobras need to replace #4, lol that kid is horrendous. Swings at balls then looks at strikes 😂😂😂

[@Yung_CaseOh]

Worst day of my life but at least I get MLW!

[@samdaugherty7585]

Disappointing. A few plays away from it being a lot better. Hope drews back next series cause now it looks like we'll really need him...

[@jetspope]

Being a Cobra's fan is pain :(

[@Cdubs24]

Knorps batting stance reminds me of Corbin Carroll 😅