Colorado Springs - Week 6 - Highlights

Blackout (black) vs Kick in a Box (neon orange):

In the 6^th meeting between these two teams this year, Blackout was still looking to get their first win against the orange pumpkins. Blackout jumped out to an early lead in the 1^st thanks to four straight singles to start the game. With the bases loaded, Shane Jahnke plated two runs with a deep sac fly. Jillian Wilkins followed with a solid line drive RBI single over the third baseman to help give Blackout a 4-0 lead. Blackout shut out KIAB in the bottom half of the 1^st thanks in part to a gutsy play by catcher Carissa Sanchez who kicked the ball to Todd Brewer at first base after a bunt by Caitlin Korbelik for the 3^rd out of the inning. KIAB would get on the board in the 2^nd after back to back doubles by Jake Strack Loerstcher and Rex Ingham to make it 5-1 after two innings. Still the same score in the bottom of the 4^th when KIAB started the inning off with three straight singles to load the bases. Caitlin Korbelik and Jake Strack Loerstcher both sent fly balls to the outfield for sac flies, plating three total runs to bring them within a run. In the 5^th, KIAB’s Cody Eden and Andrew Behan scored on a bunt single by Nicole Noblitt to give them a 6-5 lead. In the top of the 6^th, Demetrius Harris led off with a triple thanks to an overthrow at second base. On the next play, Ryan Piper popped it up in the infield and Demetrius scored on the tag-up despite a throw which just missed him at the plate, making it a 6-6 game. In the bottom half of the 6^th with Reid Korbelik already on 1^st base and no outs, Seth Dufendock sent a high fly ball to the outfield, but the left fielder for Blackout was unable to secure it which allowed Seth to round the bases for the 2-run homer. Rex Ingham later plated another run on a sac fly to give KIAB a 9-6 lead heading into the 7^th. In the final frame, Blackout’s first two kickers both sent line drive kicks to Reid Korbelik at the mound for two quick outs. Shane Jahnke started a 2-out rally with a single and Tim Menditto later scored him on a double to right field to make it a 2-run deficit. However the rally was cut short when Ben Jones popped it up to Rex Ingham in right field for the final out of the game.

Final Score: Kick in a Box 9, Blackout 7

Kick Pitches Get Money (carolina blue) vs Gym Class Heroes (royal blue):

AFter an epic rock-paper-scissors battle, KPGM didn’t waste any time getting on the board. They quickly loaded the bases in the top of the 1^st, leaving Koen Litt to get a sac fly. Justin Collado followed by clearing the bases with a triple to right field, but got tagged out trying to stretch it to a home run. Down 3-0, GCH’s Adrian Raszka plated Erin Blessman thanks to an overthrow at first base. In the top of the 3^rd, KPGM’s Marc O’Meara sent a deep drive to right field with the bases loaded, and after two runs scored, the third baserunner was tagged out at home plate along with Marc (who was three steps behind the runner in front of him) for the double play. Now down 6-1, GCH put together a nice rally in the 4^th after a leadoff triple by Andy VanRuler. Liz Alford and Erin Blessman kicked back to back bunt singles and Mike Permar cleaned up with a 3-RBI double over the head of the center fielder to make it 6-4. In the 5^th, Erin Blessman and Mike Permar both booted 2-out RBI singles to tie the game up at 6. In the final inning KPGM was unable to get anything going in the top half, and in the bottom half GCH had the winning run on third base with 2 outs. Nic Wetherill had the chance to be the hero, but his kick was popped up and caught by the right fielder to end the game in a tie.

Final Score: Kick Pitches Get Money 6, Gym Class Heroes 6

BDBK (neon pink) vs Brews on First (gold):

After a quiet first inning from both teams, Brews on First opened the second with a fly ball to right field off the foot of Craig Woolridge. Two defenders tried to catch the ball ending in a collision and the ball on the ground, allowing Craig to score for the solo home run. Later in the inning, Nolan Baker sent a deep drive to right field for a stand-up RBI triple to make it 2-0. BDBK was held scoreless until the 5^th, when they started the inning off with three straight singles, including a RBI line drive to center by Cortney Smith. Scott Johnson came up next and scorched a line drive down the third base line and all the way to the fence for a 3-run homer. Now down 4-3, BOF answered quickly in the bottom of the 5^th with a bases-loaded sac fly by Nolan Baker that scored 2 runs. Allie Snatchko followed with a RBI single to score Dan Scogin for a 6-4 lead. Both teams locked down on defense for the remainder of the game, allowing BOF to hold on for the win.

Final Score: Brews on First 6, BDBK 4

Fort Collins - Week 6 - Highlights

GO Kickball: Fort Collins Highlights (September 27^th, 2017)

Edora Park Field 1 (5:45pm)

Flint Tropics (Pink) vs. Florida Mike and the Free Ballers (Purple): With one week left in the season and the Flint Tropics soaring through each game it looks like they will stand undefeated for the fall season. Lots of running in the bottom of the first left them with a 5-run lead. A repeat of this exact thing in the bottom of the second gave them a 10-run lead. Prior Oiler Captain Garrett Dean not only got on base but had a grand slam in the bottom of the first, Monika Gomez had a 1 run double in the bottom of the third and Matt Kelly had two 2 run homers in the bottom of the second and again in the bottom of the sixth. Flint Tropics will be sailing into their final week. Florida Mike and the Freeballers struggled throughout the game and were only able to slow down their opponents momentum in the last few innings. Additionally, they were only able to get 1 run on the scoreboard. Hopefully week 7 fairs a bit better for them! Flint Tropics Win 16-1.

Edora Park Field 3 (5:45pm)

Team America (Red) vs. 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE (Neon Orange): What a game that really had everyone on the edge of their chairs and heels for the entire game. Runs were scored in almost every inning make it a fast paced game with twists and turns hidden in every play. Team America had some stellar plays to include Tom Shannon’s triple in the bottom of the second, Captain Allen Stefanik and Right Fielder jiving in the top of the third where the ball bounced off the Right Fielder and straight to Allen at second base for a catch and out. Tom was back at it in the bottom of the fourth with a screaming double followed by Kris Culbertson’s double play in the top of the sixth. Red lights were blaring throughout the game, but 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE also had some stand out plays reserving most of the them for the top of the 7^th and giving Team America a last inning panic with letting 6 runs in. Nick Whitworth had a 2 run double, followed by Lacy “Handsy” Hamel’s 2 run double and rounded out by Crystal “hard leg” Harvey’s 2 run triple. All in all both teams brought the energy needed to hold each other back while still staying warm in the dewey evening. Team America Ties 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE 12-12.

Edora Park Field 1 (6:45pm)

Mighty Fightin Narwhals (Tropical Blue) vs. Kickin Grass and Takin Names (Forest Green): Second closest game of the night goes to these two teams. The Mighty Fightin Narwhals put up a fight the entire game and had the lead for a few innings. Chad Cheshire started his team off on the right foot offensively with a triple in the top of the first. Ben Schisler brought the energy on the defensive side with a  phenomenal diving catch in the bottom of the second. Kickin Grass and Takin Names were pulling from behind the entire game until the last few innings where it was a tied game. With almost an entire season behind them, green was extremely strategic when it came to the defensive game. Key players like Kyle “strong arm” Oldham were needed for solid plays like throwing a guy out from first in the top of the third. In the end they were able to pull out a single run in the final inning that won them the game. Kickin Grass and Takin Names Win 10-9.

Edora Park Field 3 (6:45pm)

Ballz n Dollz (Indigo Blue) vs.  Forney Sparks (Irish Green):  With slippery fields both of these teams got a bit of slip and slidin’ in their plays. Forney Sparks had a few memorable plays to include a diving catch by Captain Jimmy Hebblen in the bottom of the first. He also had a stellar double play in the bottom of the third. I think everyone is wondering what team Jimmy will be playing for come the Spring season. Ballz n Dollz found their groove and ran and scored with it all night long. Some of their team highlights include a 2 run home run by Mike “Soccer Leg” Peffer in the bottom of the second followed by Captain Jeremy Glanzer’s triple in the bottom of the third. Jeremy had another great round at bat with a 3 run home run in the bottom of the fifth. A battle of the captains definitely ensued. Ballz n Dollz win 32-5.

Fort Collins - Week 5 - Highlights

GO Kickball: Fort Collins Highlights (September 21st 2017)

Edora Park Field 1 (5:45pm)

Mighty Fightin Narwhals (Tropical Blue) vs. Florida Mike and the Free Ballers (Purple):

Florida Mike and the Freeballers got off to a good start with 2 runs in the first inning and proceeded to add runs each inning except the seventh. With clean runs the whole game they were playing a solid offensive game. Defensively they were jiving as well with some of the best plays of the night coming from stand-in Brandon who caught the ball off his teammate and tossed the ball to second for a double play in the bottom of the third inning and other stand-in Axe with a diving catch in the bottom of the fourth inning.  The Mighty Fightin Narwhals also had some notable plays to include Ben Strong Arm Schisler’s out from third in the top of the fourth and Chad Cheshire Cat’s diving catch in the top of the fifth. The Narwhals faced an impenetrable defense from the fourth inning onwards but team captain Lauren Tanner is optimistic of next week being more fruitful Florida Mike and the Freeballers win 13-5. 

Edora Park Field 3 (5:45pm)

Team America (Red) vs. Kickin Grass and Takin Names (Forest Green):

This was one of the closer games of the evening with Kickin Grass and Takin Names in the lead until the final inning. In the top of the second they were able to get out of a bases loaded and no outs jam only allowing one run in by their patriotic competitors. However, all changed in the top of the sixth when Team America gave it their all and jumped from 6 to 12 runs total, giving them a 4 run lead. With green up to kick last the win was on the line and they just couldn’t pull out enough runs falling short with only 2 runs.  These two teams are bound to cross paths in the tournament and my money can bet that it will be the nail biter of the season for who places second in the league for the fall season. Team America wins 12-10.

Edora Park Field 1 (6:45pm)

Flint Tropics (Pink) vs. Forney Sparks (Irish Green): 

Anytime a team sees that they are playing the multi-season league champs there is always a bit of anxiousness but Forney Sparks has yet to back away from a challenge and this week was no different. Captain Jimmy Hebbeln started his team with good mojo in the bottom of the first with a double play, but Flint Tropics ended up completely shutting them out until their first run in the top of the seventh inning. Flint Tropics seemed to treat the game as practice, but still put up a solid 18 runs with assistance from plays like Luke “not Kyle” Chamberlain’s 1 run single in the bottom of the third and Matt Kelly’s jumping catch in the top of the second. PS let us know if you found a white hydro flask at Field 1 as its owner would love to be reunited. Flint Tropics win 18-1.

Edora Park Field 3 (6:45pm)

Ballz n Dollz (Indigo Blue) vs.  99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE (Neon Orange):

Perhaps Ballz n Dollz changed their luck of the game by participating in theme week in their coordinated outfits under the category of “the search for Waldo”. Holding the lead until the bottom of the 4^th they seemed to have a sure fire win in store but 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE entered the top of the 5^th with a vengeance and capitalized on some crucial errors on the part of the defense and banked 8 runs to take a 1 run lead. Thankfully, Mike Wood’s double in the top of the sixth helped stop orange’s advance and 3 runs in the bottom of the 6^th allowed blue to reclaim their lead and hold it through the 7^th. Even though it wasn’t Friday the 13^th there was a little déjà vu on Field 3 (maybe because it was Halloween theme week) with an exact final score as the 5:45pm game. Next week might also be full of surprises. Ballz and Dollz win 12-10.

Colorado Springs - Week 5 - Highlights

Brews on First (gold) vs Gym Class Heroes (royal blue):

After falling behind 1-0 early, GCH led off the bottom of the 1st with a double by Mike Permar and a single by Erin Blessman, who then both scored on a line drive double to right field by Keith Hausam. Down 2-1 after one, BOF started the 2nd with 3 straight singles, and Kevin McLaughlin plated a pair of runners with a sac-fly to help give them a 4-2 lead. In the 3rd, BOF opened up the floodgates on offense. After loading the bases, Alex Tunell lined a bases-loaded shot through the infield for a 2-run double. Later in the inning, Sam Schultz smacked a 2-RBI triple to help give BOF a 9-run lead. In the bottom of the 3rd as GCH were hoping to start a rally, Nic Wetherill booted a line drive fly ball to left field, but Zach Schultz came in and made a superman diving catch for the defensive play of the night. In the 5th, BOF’s Craig Woolridge sent a shot to right center field off the defender’s hands for a RBI triple to make it 12-2. In the bottom half of the inning, GCH’s April & Andy VanRuler both got on base and then scored on a huge boot to left field by Erin Bernier who ended up at third base on the play. BOF got another run in the final inning to put a cap on their best offensive performance of the season.

Final Score: Brews on First 13, Gym Class Heroes 4

Blackout (black) vs Kick Pitches Get Money (carolina blue):

In the marquee matchup of the week, these two contenders fought a tough battle on both sides of the ball. Blackout got on the board first with Andy Horn’s RBI single to right field. KPGM answered in the bottom of the 1st with a RBI double by Koen Litt to help give them a 2-1 lead. Blackout quickly tied it at 2 in the top of the 2nd, but KPGM answered with 3 runs in the bottom half to take a 5-2 lead. In the top of the 3rd with runners on second and third, KPGM’s pitcher Marc O’Meara gathered a ground ball and faked a throw to first base to catch Blackout’s Nick Medina trying to sneak home for the out. Ryan Piper would make up for the base running error by nailing a 2-RBI double to left field thanks to a drop by the defender to make it a 5-4 game. In the 5th, KPGM got an insurance run with a sac-fly by Dave Fournier to make it 9-6. In the final inning, Blackout would copy the script of Kick in a Box to put together a clutch 2-out rally. With the bases loaded, Shane Jahnke kicked a perfectly placed blooper down the right field line to make it a 1-run game. Bronwen Buswell followed with a single to plate the tying run and then Nate Kischer blasted a bomb over the left fielder’s head for an emphatic 3-run home run to turn their 3-run deficit into a 3-run lead. After the huge change in momentum, KPGM was unable to get a rally together and Jillian Wilkins secured Marc O’Meara’s fly ball at second base for the final out of the game.

Final Score: Blackout 12, Kick Pitches Get Money 9

BDBK (neon pink) vs Kick in a Box (neon orange):

BDBK got the first run of the game in the 1st when Pat Morrissey scored Kelsey Siran on a fielder’s choice grounder. Kick in a Box quickly answered in the bottom of the 1st thanks to a 2-RBI single by Rex Ingham. Reid Korbelik followed with a pop-up to second base that was dropped and then thrown around the infield to try to get runners out at home and second base, and with a couple overthrows Reid scored for the unconventional 3-run home run. BDBK’s Drake Davidson led off the 2nd with a double and then scored on Lorenzo Trotter’s line drive RBI single to right field to make it 5-2. KIAB brought out the big guns in the 2nd inning, delivering a slew of back-to-back doubles to plate 7 more runs. In the 4th, Devin Williams delivered a 2-out 2-RBI single to make it 15-2. In the final inning, KIAB’s Reid Korbelik blasted a 2-run home run in the conventional way over the center fielder’s head. Mikey Brauner followed with a solo home run to seal the highest scoring output of the year for KIAB.

Final Score: Kick in a Box 18, BDBK 2

Fort Collins - Week 4 - Highlights

Edora Park Field 1 (5:45pm)

Mighty Fightin Narwhals (Tropical Blue) vs. Flint Tropics (Pink):

The Mighty Fightin Narwhals were not so mighty this week as they struggled the entire game to put scores on the board. Diving Darren Ashton was the star Narwhal of the game with his diving catch in the bottom of the 4^th, but a one man defense just can’t hold back the reigning 2 season champs. Flint Tropics had a ball of a game with an impressive 20 runs scored with 3 big homer kickers – Luke Chamberlain, Matt Kelly and Matt Dea in the bottom of the fifth. Flint Tropics were also out to practice with their defense with stellar plays throughout including Aaron Harbour’s double play in the top of the second. Yet Again Flint Tropics is undefeated, will someone in the Fall Season rankings be able to take them down? Flint Tropics Win 20-0.

Edora Park Field 3 (5:45pm)

Ballz n Dollz (Indigo Blue) vs. Kickin Grass and Takin Names (Forest Green):

While not as great as an upset as on Field 1, Kickin Grass and Takin Names almost kept their competitors off the scoreboard but Ballz and Dollz found some of their groove in the top of the 4^th, just a little too late to catch up though. The 6^th inning was the most exciting with Ballz n Dollz  captain Jeremy Glanzer putting in a 3 run home run followed by Kickin Grass and Takin Names’ Bryan Salimbeni repeat of a 3 run home run! While there was confusion across the board on kickball charging, there is no confusion over the most infamous charge inhistory.  Be ready for charging next week. Kickin Grass and Takin Names win 21-6.

Edora Park Field 1 (6:45pm)

Team America (Red) vs. Forney Sparks (Irish Green):

Another big blow out for the week let Team America try their hand at new pitchers. Captain Matt Kelly pitched a bit, but let newbie pitchers like Monica Pflugh try out the roller’s mound. The Red White and Blue had home runs in what seemed like just about every inning. Ryan Parks started his team on the right foot with a 1 run double in the top of the first followed by two standouts in the top of the second with Captain Alan Stefanik’s 2 run home run, and Jaime’s 3 run home run. Pitcher Kris Culbertson’s 3 run homer in the top of the 4^th inning was the frosting on top. Forney Sparks is starting to find their groove and did have some beautiful and lucky plays to include Shawn Loseke’s on-point foot placement that led to the ball deflecting off of it and getting a runner out! Gabe McCabe brought the energy for his team with a 2 run homer in the bottom of the first but just couldn’t get the fire going amongst the rest of his team. Team America wins 34-9.

Edora Park Field 3 (6:45pm)

99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE vs. Florida Mike and the Free Ballers (Purple):

Many of the games this week were blow outs but a pretty solid match up was seen between the orange and purple this week. Things heated up immediately in the bottom of the first when 99 Problems BUT MY KICK AIN”T ONE players were feeling the rhythm. For a bizarre but eye-popping play, the right fielder had the ball bounce off them and straight to the first baseman for an out – a true representation of everything aligning perfectly. However, Florida Mike and the Free Ballers stood tall and really sent the message that the game was theirs with Jordan Wiswell’s triple and Luke Birky’s home run both in the bottom of the 5^th inning. Captain Lac

Florida Mike and the Free Ballers win 7-3.

Colorado Springs - Week 4 - Highlights

Gym Class Heroes (royal blue) vs Kick Pitches Get Money (carolina blue):

Defense wins championships and KPGM had plenty of defense and defensive errors in this game. GCH’s Mike Permar started the game off with a double; but then on a grounder by Liz Alford, Mike attempted to score from third and got pegged out at home plate. In the bottom half of the 1st, Justin Collado booted a clutch liner to left field to plate Maria Swift and give KPGM a 1-0 lead. In the 3rd, GCH’s Christian Kambourov singled and then on a grounder by April VanRuler, KPGM overthrew the ball at first base allowing Christian to make his way to home. But KPGM quickly got the ball back to the pitcher who pegged Christian out at the plate, saving another run from being scored. Still 1-0 entering the bottom of the 4th, Joe Aguirre came up to kick with a runner on second base and proceeded to crush the ball over the outfield for a 2-run homer making it 3-0. In the 5th Justin Collado again delivered, this time with a 2-RBI triple to help give KPGM a comfortable 6-0 lead. In the final inning with a runner on first, GCH’s Erin Blessman dribbled a bunt and the catcher attempted to kick the ball to the first baseman, but it sailed over his head into right field allowing Erin to easily score for the second bunt home run (collectively) of the GKB fall season. Now with 2 outs and a runner on, GCH’s pitcher Keith Hausam (who by the way struck out a GKB season-high 4 kickers on the defensive side) had a chance to make it a 2-run game but he popped it up to center field where Nancie Mogge secured the catch for the final out of the game.     

Final Score: Kick Pitches Get Money 6, Gym Class Heroes 2

BDBK (neon pink) vs Brews on First (gold):

BOF came in looking for their first win of the season but BDBK drew first blood in the 1st, when Lorenzo Trotter scorched a liner to right field off the defender’s hands allowing Pat Morrissey to score. In the bottom half of the inning, BOF’s Dan Scogin led off with a walk and Nolan Baker followed with a bomb to left field for a 2-run homer. Allie Snatchko and Sam Schultz followed with bunt singles and Craig Woolridge sent it to the outfield for a sac fly to help give BOF a commanding 4-1 lead after one. In the 4th, BDBK’s Pat Morrissey got a leadoff single and scored on a 2-out RBI double by Mike Sparks. Drake Davidson followed with a RBI triple to make it a 4-3 game. BOF quickly responded in the bottom of the 4th, after back-to-back singles by the speedy Scogin and Nolan Baker, Sam Schultz cleaned up with a shot to right field just inside the line for a 3-run homer making it 7-3. In the bottom half of the final inning, BOF’s pitcher Dan Scogin had the BDBK kickers guessing on his curveballs, and retired them in order (including a strikeout) to give BOF their first win of the season.   

Final Score: Brews on First 7, BDBK 3

Blackout (black) vs Kick in a Box (neon orange):

In the highly anticipated rematch of last season’s championship game, Blackout was hoping to get their first win against KIAB after going 0 for 4 against their new rivals this year. KIAB scored first after Jake Strack Loerstcher grounded into a fielder’s choice for an out at second base, scoring Reid Korbelik on the play. In the 2nd, Blackout led off with a pair of singles by Lucas Bramble and Tim Menditto. Later in the inning, Todd Brewer sent a 2-out fly ball to left field and it went off the defender’s hands for a 2-RBI double to make it 2-1. In the 3rd, KIAB had a runner on 3rd with 1 out, and Tawon Jones popped it up to Todd Brewer at first base. Andrew Behan tried to tag up from third and score on the catch, but Todd relayed the ball to Tim Menditto at home plate who swatted the ball in mid-air at Behan at home plate for the double play. Still 2-1 in the 5th, Blackout’s Andy Horn sent a rainbow over left center field and the unicorn scored for a solo home run. In the bottom of the inning, Blackout got 2 outs on the first two kickers, but then KIAB pulled off another one of their epic 2-out rallies. With two runners on base, Cody Eden sent a fly ball to the outfield, but it was dropped by the left fielder for a 2-RBI triple to tie the game at 3. After a pair of singles, Michael Cope doubled to right field and Lexi Atkinson got a RBI single to give KIAB a 6-3 lead. Blackout had two innings to try and tie the game, but three fly balls in the 7th secured another comeback win for KIAB.        

Final Score: Kick in a Box 6, Blackout 3

Fort Collins - Week 3 - Highlights

Edora Park Field 1 (5:45pm)

Flint Tropics (Irish Green) vs. Kickin Grass and Takin Names (Forest Green):

What a game! Can you say championship preview??? Things started off on the right foot for the Flint Tropics in the top of the 1^st inning, with Captain Matt Kelly executing his team’s strategy perfectly to score a run on a sac-fly, thereby putting his team up 2-0. Kelly proceeded to strike out two batters in the bottom of the 1^st, and it looked like the Flint Tropics would be on their way to victory… Then Kickin Grass and Takin Names found a chink in the champs’ armor to score two runs with two outs! Kickin Grass would take the lead in the bottom of the 2^nd, then extend it in the bottom of the 4^th after Cavin Shepard’s two-RBI single with two outs yet again! Finally, the Flint Tropics would find home plate after a serious drought in the top of the 5^th inning, which included a total of six runs scored as well as a two run homer by former league MVP Aaron Gaston to cap off the offensive deluge! Kickin Grass and Takin Names would fight back to tie up the game, but the Flint Tropics found a way to score one more in the last inning to squeak ahead for the win!! Brady Andersen, captain of Kickin Grass, said after the game, “We can’t be mad about our effort tonight. We were right there the whole time. If a couple more balls bounce our way, then we could be the ones bounding to victory.” Flint Tropics win 9-8.

Edora Park Field 3 (5:45pm)

Team America (Red) vs. Ballz n Dollz (Indigo Blue):

While it wasn’t there first head off, Team America made sure to remind Ballz n Dollz of their repeat team status for many seasons. Team America started strong with three runs in the first inning, a double play by first baseman stand-in Jaime in the second inning and another 5 runs in the third inning. All the while Ballz and Dollz just couldn’t cross home plate and while they gave it their all on defense to include Jena Hately’s diving catch in the bottom of the third it wasn’t enough to stop the red, white and blue. Pitcher, Kris Culbertson’s diving stop in the top of the 6^th was the final show of talent to Team America’s new recruits including Wendell Stainsby. While Captain Allen decided to sit out a few innings, overall he was happy with his team’s performance. Team America Wins 17-5.

Edora Park Field 1 (6:45pm)

Forney Sparks (Irish Green) vs. Florida Mike and the Free Ballers (Purple):

Captain Brent “Bomberman” Behler from Florida Mike and the Free Ballers wasted no time setting the tone in this game, with a two run homer to cap off a seven score inning for his team in the bottom of the 1^st. Florida Mike also exhibited their usually solid defensive prowess, which included an impressive throw out by Sara “The Sniper” Rice in the top of the 4^th inning as the runner headed towards third base. Overall though, the Forney Sparks really showed some significant improvement on the defensive and offensive side of the ball. Another solo home run by Gabe “The Babe” McCabe run didn’t hurt ;) Unfortunately, Florida Mike and the Free Ballers’ veteran experience was just too much to overcome. Florida Mike and the Free Ballers win 15-3.

Edora Park Field 3 (6:45pm)

Mighty Fightin Narwhals (Tropical Blue) vs. 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE (Neon Orange):

The Might Fightin Narwhals continue to throw teams off their game with their incredibly slow rolls that somehow stop barely over home plate. Anxious to kick, 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AINT ONE struggled to wait for the ball to cross home plate before kicking, giving a paradoxical twist to their name. Besides twisted pitches, Mighty Fightin Narwhals came heavy out of the gate with 10 runs in the first inning, certainly catching orange off their defensive edge who was able to hold them until another breakaway in the last inning with 7 runs scored. 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AINT ONE had 2 two run home runs in the top of the third inning by stand-in Brady and Captain Lacey “Handsy” Hamel respectively leading to a catch-up of 10 runs and a 4 up lead! But, the Mighty Fightin Narwhals came to fight and retook  the lead in the bottom of the 4^th. Diving catch in the top of the 5^th by Leaping Logan Rutt, Sean Blair’s Grand Slam in the bottom of the sixth and a team effort for a double play for the final two outs was the nail in the coffin determination that Mighty Fightin Narwhals left on the field to hopefully find for next week’s game. Captain, Lauren Tanner says her team is growing stronger so to be on the lookout. Mighty Fightin Narwhals win 25-16.