LM East Field 1 @6pm
Social License to Intoxicate (Carolina Blue) vs. Skies Out Thighs Out
(Sapphire Blue): Going into this one, Skies Out Thighs Out knew they would
have to play stellar defense if they had any hope of containing the
high-powered offense of Social License to Intoxicate… The defensive charge was
led by Rachel Timmons, Captain for Skies Out Thighs Out, who displayed great
effort throughout the night, including a diving catch on a ball that was
clearly going foul in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Skies Out Thighs
Out kept it close through the 5th inning—they even had a great
scoring opportunity in the top of the inning when they had two on, nobody out. Unfortunately,
Social License to Intoxicate then decided to amp up the defense with Paul
Scharwz making a diving catch to end the scoring threat. Schwarz proceeded to
later show his versatility on the offensive side as well with a bases-loaded 3
run smack to right. Kickball analyst Peter Gammons explained afterwards, “With
the colder temperatures, Skies Out Thighs Out was unable to show as much thigh
as usual, which really hindered their game strategy. They are more of a summer team.”
Social License to Intoxicate wins 11-0.
LM East Field 2 @6pm
Odd Balls (Purple) vs. Muddy Wing Tippers (Charcoal): Sometimes all
it takes is one winning to really clinch a game. For the Muddy Wing Tippers,
that inning came in the bottom of the 5th when they scored 4 runs to
take a 6-0 lead over the Odd Balls. And despite some stellar defensive play
from Ty—he only goes by “Ty”, no other names, kind of like Pele—the offense for
the Odd Balls really stalled once again. The
Muddy Wing Tippers wins 6-0.
LM West Field 1 @6pm
2 Legit 2 Kick (Athletic Gray) vs. Girls Love Big Kicks (Cactus Green): Usually, more people=a better chance to win. In this case, having
more people allowed Girls Love Big Kicks to advance to the semifinals. Girls Love Big Kicks wins by forfeit 3-0.
LM West Field 2 @6pm
Ballbarians (Cardinal Red) vs. KickTease (Red): In a rematch of a
hotly contested game earlier in the season, the Ballbarians came in looking for
revenge. Their plan—focus on the defensive side of the plate. Colton “I Prefer
Catching” Kuny started things off by completing an impressive double play to
end the bottom of the 2nd inning. Meanwhile, Brennen “I prefer
Batting” Bridge had a highlight reel moment with a reflex play as the catcher
in the bottom of the 6th inning. Once again, after teasing
themselves with the lead through the first three innings, KickTease gave up six
runs in the top of the 4th inning, which ultimately cost them the
game. The Ballbarians win 7-3.
LM East Field 1 @7pm
Social License to Intoxicate (Carolina Blue) vs. Muddy Wing Tippers
(Charcoal): The MVP of the playoffs so far has to be Social License to
Intoxicate’s captain and pitcher, Michael Schwarz, for his valiant effort while
playing on injured/casted foot. Schwarz had another excellent outing in this
one as he held the Muddy Wing Tipper’s potent offense scoreless through six
innings. However, the Muddy Wing Tippers also showcased their defensive
prowess, with Kelsey Blakken-Straus making many catches for outs while playing
second base, including a couple diving saves. With the Social License to
Intoxicate leading 4-0 going into the bottom of the 7th inning
though, the Muddy Wing Tippers saw their season start to flash before their
eyes… Then they rose to the occasion and piled on three runs before an instant
replay challenge ended their comeback chances. (Insert sad face emoji) Social License to Intoxicate wins 4-3.
LM East Field 2 @7pm
Odd Balls (Purple) vs. Skies Out Thighs Out (Sapphire Blue): In
another instant classic between these two evenly matched squads, extra innings
were definitely needed to decide things. With Skies Out Thighs Out winning 1-0
through five innings, the Odd Balls would not taste the lead until the 6th
inning when they finally scored two runs. However, before you knew it, the 7th
inning ended and it was now tied up at 3-3. Finally, in the 11th
inning, the tie would broken and the Odd Balls could claim victory!!! And there
was much rejoicing! Kickball enthusiast President Obama said after the game:
“We look forward to many more matchups of these teams in the future… Kind of
like we look forward to many more filibusters in Congress.” Odd Balls in 4-3.
LM West Field 1 @7pm
Ballbarians (Cardinal Red) vs. Girls Love Big Kicks (Cactus Green): The Ballbarians jumped out quick to a 1-0 lead in this one, but it
wouldn’t last long. The consistent play of Girls Love Big Kicks eventually
carried the day, and three straight outs all by Steve Esarey in the top of the
5th inning didn’t hurt either. When asked about how Girls Love Big
Kicks wins games in such a methodical fashion, Brady Andersen, Captain of Girls
Love Big Kicks explained, “We just have a ton of belief in our team. We know
someone will come through. If one person isn’t having a great day, it’s someone
else’s turn to step up. Also, performance enhancing drugs help a lot too.” Girls Love Big Kicks wins 5-1.
LM West Field 2 @7pm
KickTease (Red) vs. 2 Legit 2 Kick (Athletic Gray): Another
forfeit… But at least KickTease could play against themselves. They would have
made a great only child growing up. Kicktease
wins by forfeit 3-0.
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