Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Memorial Ballpark - Week 1 Highlights

Bazinga vs Lights Out: The fall season took of with 2 heavyweights going at it. Wes Wilhelm was back on the mound for Lights Out to make a statement early in the year. Bazinga had other plans, as Bazinga dropped a 2 spot on Lights Out in the bottom of the 1st. Matt Bowes for Bazinga managed to keep Lights Out from crossing home plate. Bottom of the 3rd, still a 2-0 game, and Bazinga sent a ball deep into Mathew Atwood territory - his incredible falling catch kept the game close. Bottom 4, now it was Wes' turn for a diving catch to preserve the 2 run game. A force out in the 7th spelled victory for Bazinga. Bazinga wins, 2-0

Super Eagles vs Kickboxing Kickballers: In the 2nd of the early games, we had an array of streaks, both hot and cold. The Super Eagles were the first to strike and scored 1 in the bottom half of the 1st. KBKB blasted a 3-run burst in the 2nd, The Eagles went on to put runners on the corners, but KBKB stood firm and allowed none. KBKB wasn't done on offense though, as they tallied 3 more in the 3rd to go up 6-1. The Eagles used a defensive shift for the 4th and it worked as they let only 2 get by that inning. The
Eagles needed offense in a hurry, and KBKB kept them at bay through 5 while they racked up another run in the 5th. The Eagles had seen enough, and thanks to a defensive glitch, were able to score one in the 6th to cut the game to 9-2. KBKB put the exclamation point on the game, putting up double digit offense, and holding the Eagles to 1 in the 7th. Kickboxing Kickballers wins, 10-3 

Schoolyard AllStars vs Chocolate Sensation: Chocolate Sensation was looking to avenge last seasons semifinal performance while a new SchoolYard AllStar squad was making its first appearance. CS went to work early on the young SYAS team as they scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st. SYAS had a power boot in the 2nd that looked like it'd never come down. Penny Wainwright on the other hand had different ideas, making the deep outfield catch to preserve the shutout. CS went back to work on offense, scoring 2
in the bottom frame to go up 5-0. Top 3, and SYAS still steadily trying to break CS' defense, but Mike Longton makes a highlight reel over the shoulder grab to end the 3rd inning unscathed. Demetrius Harris was working on a gem for the season opener and did not disappoint, keeping SYAS scoreless through 5 while boosting CS lead to 9. SYAS had seen the light in the CS defense, and exposed it for all its worth, scoring 4 runs in the top of the 6th. It would've been more, yet Mr. Harris kicked the ball to the 1st baseman to get the final out in the 6th. Chocolate Sensation wins, 9-4

Hangin With Patch Adams vs Pitches Be Crazy: Pitches Be Crazy comes back this season looking to build on last season's progress, as Hangin With Patch Adams was welcomed as another new face in the league. PBC got the show started thanks to a 2 run shot by Bo Kelly in the top of the 1st. HPA fired right back and put one up on the board. Thanks to a chest deflect and catch, PBC were held up. Top 3, 2-1 PBC, and Bo Kelly strikes again, with yet another 2 run HR.  That's quickly followed up by a Ryan Patterson 2 run HR to extend the lead 6-1. HPA would not lay down for PBC, as they ran over people on their way to a 2 run 3rd to condense the game to 6-3. Some critical catches, held PBC to 1 run in the 4th. The game got defensive as no one could scratch across a run in the 5th. Top 6, and you remember that Bo Kelly guy? He does it again in the 6th, sending a solo shot to the dirt. Not to be outdone, Hannah represents the women on PBC with a 2 run HR to put PBC up 10-3. Top of the 7th, and HPA was trying to hold off the floodgates. Bo Kelly came back up to the plate with 2 on, and with his best kick of the night, he hit a 3 run HR (that ball may actually still be flying somewhere). HPA said their prayers and popped some vitamins, but couldn't put up anymore runs. Pitches Be Crazy wins, 19-3 

Saved By The Ball vs CareCore: Saved By The Ball was looking to have a great season debut, however CareCore was unseen on the field or parking lot. Saved By The Ball wins by forfeit, 3-0 

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