Lisa Crocket (in some games, spelled 'Lisa Crockett') is a recurring playable character in the Backyard Sports series. She generally has an introverted personality, and doesn't talk a lot. However, she is a viable athlete throughout many games of the Backyard Sports series. Jul 26, 2014 How I missed this incredibly obvious one is completely beyond me. By Rhett Mathis.
Inspired by an article by Zach Kram at the Ringer last year, Bobby and Alex take a deep dive into the history of “Backyard Baseball,” the kids-video-game-turned-cult-classic that they grew up with. They bring on Nick Mirkovich, one of the game’s co-creators, to talk about the game’s inception and its evolution through the years, and speculate on why the game remains so firmly embedded in the minds of this generation. They dive into the colorful personalities of each character and reminisce on what made the game so special in the first place. It’s a full-on nostalgia sesh, featuring real gameplay and cameos from Sunny Day, Vinnie the Gooch, and the one and only Pablo Sanchez.
Do you want to play the game too and get all the memories rushing back? Here’s how!
On a Mac:
1.Download the video game emulator ScummVM.
2. Open the DMG file and drag ScummVM into your Applications folder.
3. Download Backyard Baseball 2001 here.
4. Once the ZIP file has downloaded, double click to open it. It will reveal an ISO file called Backyard Baseball 2001.
5. Double click to open the ISO file. It should open a drive that looks like this.
6. Create a new folder on your desktop (or wherever you will remember) and call it Backyard Baseball.
7. Select all the contents of the ISO drive and drag them into the folder you just created.
8. Now, open up ScummVM and click “Add Game” on the right hand side. Find the folder you created and click “Choose.”
9. You should see a screen like the one below. Press ok, select the game, and press start!
On a PC:
1.Download the video game emulator ScummVM.
2. Save to your desktop, or wherever is convenient for you.
3. Download Backyard Baseball 1997 here, or Backyard Baseball 2001 here.
4. Double click to open the zip file. It should open a folder called Backyard Baseball.
5. Open ScummVM and click “Add Game.” Navigate to find the Backyard Baseball folder and click “Choose.”
6. You should see a screen like the one below. Press ok, select the game, and press start!
Enjoy!
All music sound clips, and photos from “Backyard Baseball,” courtesy of Humongous Entertainment/The Evergreen Group.
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Good Morning, Mets fans! We made it over the hump, which means the week is almost over! Here’s what you need to know:
The Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon by a score of 4-1.
Pete Alonso drove in the first run with a single, while the second scored after Michael Conforto grounded into a double play with the bases full. The scoring continued in the fourth with an Eduardo Nunez triple. In the sixth, Eduardo Nunez drew a bases loaded walk, bringing Ryan Cordell in for their fourth run. Jeff McNeil continued his impressive start, adding two doubles and bumping his spring hit total to ten.
Starter Marcus Stroman shined, pitching three scoreless innings and striking out four. Daniel Zamora, Erasmo Ramirez, and Chasen Shreve all followed with scoreless innings of their own. The lone Cardinal run came in the eighth, after Stephen Nogosek gave up a solo homer to Nolan Gorman. Francisco Rios closed out the game with a clean ninth.
The Mets will once again face the Cardinals this afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter. Game time is 1:05 p.m. Rick Porcello will start for the Mets, while Adam Wainwright will toe the mound for the Cards.
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ESPN mic’d up Pete Alonso, Dom Smith, Jeff McNeil, and J.D. Davis during Wednesday’s game – and they had a blast. Following his all-access broadcast (and an f-bomb tossed in for good measure) Alonso stated he’d like to see more of the mics, as he feels it is an important part of “growing the game.”
Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News relayed comments from Mets’ GM Brodie Van Wagenen, who said that Matt Adams – initially sent out to New York for additional cardiac testing – has been cleared and can resume baseball activities on Friday.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com covered Van Wagenen’s comments on Jed Lowrie, who will consider the use of a “transition brace” to help him make his way back to the field.
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Per Mike Puma of the New York Post: Steven Matz has returned to Mets camp after leaving on Tuesday due to illness.
J.D. Davissays that he expects to be ready for Opening Day.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com polled the Mets clubhouse in order to find out who has impressed the most thus far in Spring Training.
Yoenis Cespedes went five years without the chance to speak to his younger brother, Yoelkis – and eight years without being able to see him. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports on the brothers’ growing relationship, as they prepare for Yoelkis’ impending free agency. According to Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com, the younger Cespedes becomes a free agent on March 18.
Andres Gimenezadded a leg kick to his swing, and the early results of this tweak have been very encouraging.
The Mets have three prospects in ESPN’s top 100 prospect list.
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Bruce Bochy has returned to the managerial role – if only for a short period of time. Bochy will be heading France’s national team for the World Baseball Classic qualifier, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
According to Christopher Smith of Mass Live, Red Sox ace Chris Sale will get another opinion on his sore elbow. This comes after Dr. James Andrews’ recent review of Sale’s MRI.
The Pirates are said to be exploring multi-year deals for some of their young players, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Among the list of players are Bryan Reynolds, Kevin Newman, and Joe Musgrove.
MLB.com has compiled a list of ten “breakout hitters” for the 2020 season.
Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Giants pitcher Tyler Beede has been diagnosed with a UCL sprain and a flexor sprain in his pitching elbow. Beede, however, believes he can avoid Tommy John surgery.
Zach Kram of The Ringer, ever a fan of Backyard Baseball, imagines a 2020 version of the video game that contains some of MLB’s current superstars.
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In Matt Gelb’s latest for The Athletic, Phillies pitcher David Robertson discusses the often-neglected mental side of Tommy John recovery.
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Matt Mancuso dives into Marcus Stroman‘s impressive start on Wednesday.
Roberto Correa shares all on the Mets’ No. 10 prospect, pitcher Josh Wolf.
It’s worth noting Jeurys Familia‘s strong start to spring, says Laney Ortiz.
This Day in Mets History
1972: Infielder Jim Fregosi, acquired from the Angels during the offseason for future Hall-of-Famer Nolan Ryan, breaks his right thumb during Spring Training. Poor Fregosi would go on to have a dismal season, batting .232 in 101 games, after the Mets had labeled him as the solution to their hole at third base.
Birthdays:Mike Hessman turns 42, Kevin Brown turns 54, Les Rohr turns 74, and Larry Elliot turns 82