City Park - Week 6 and 7 Highlights

City Park Field 1 (6pm)

Wombat Mermaids (Kiwi Green) vs. KickTease (Forest Green): Playing in the rainy/wet conditions can really change the nature of the game, and during this contest it became evident that the elements had an impact on the outcome. Kicktease’s normally staunch defense gave up four runs in the top of 3^rd inning as well as three runs in the top of the 4^th to those pesky Wombat Mermaids. The Wombat Mermaids were especially inspired by the beauty of the “double rainbow” to elevate their games according to Captain Lauren Melius, just as this guy was. KickTease tried its best to stay in the hunt, including some strategic walks that put some runs on the board. However, the double rainbow effect proved too much. Wombat Mermaids win 10-4.

City Park Field 2 (6pm)

There’s Always Next Year (Tennessee Orange) vs. Left Sharks (Carolina Blue): After trailing early, There’s Always Next Year quickly jumped ahead and held on for as long as possible. They put up two runs in the bottom of the 3^rd inning as well as two runs in the bottom of the 6^th inning to give themselves some breathing room. Kickball super fan, Katy Perry, said after the game: “I give props to the Left Sharks for keeping things close even when they were under-(wo)manned. However, There’s Always Next Year really roared to victory by playing like some true California girls, if you know what I mean…” No Katy, we don’t know what you mean. There’s Always Next Year wins 5-2.

City Park Field 3 (6pm)

Odd Balls (Purple) vs. Lunchbox Violators (Daisy Yellow): What a game! Even though the score wasn’t that close, the fans sure had a lot to cheer about with all the crazy plays!!! Rebecca “Sturdy” Walls from the Odd Balls started things off early with back-to-back splendiferous catches for outs. Meanwhile, RJ “The Salamander” Salavec from the Lunchbox Violators hit his own teammate, Kate “Crafty” Crampton, with the ball while in the field. Kickball officials will be looking into the nature of this happening and whether it constitutes “foul play” on either side. In the end, the Lunchbox Violators did a great job of mixing up big kicks and small bunts to score quite a few runs and truly “violate” the Odd Balls defense. Lunchbox Violators win 8-1.

City Park Field 4 (6pm)

Social License to Intoxicate (Orange) vs. New Kicks on the Block (Sapphire Blue): Social License to Intoxicate wins by forfeit 3-0.

City Park Field 1 (7pm)

Social License to Intoxicate (Orange) vs. Wombat Mermaids (Kiwi Green): In this potential championship preview, we really saw why Social License to Intoxicate is the defending champs. The Wombat Mermaids jumped out to an early lead of 2-0 after two and a half innings, but then Social License to Intoxicate put the pedal to the metal and scored six runs in the bottom of the 3^rd inning to steal the lead back. The Wombat Mermaids didn’t give up though, as team MVP Melvin Anderson proceeded to kick a solo home run in the top of the 4^th inning while also showcasing some impressive juke moves out on the base paths. Anderson has undoubtedly become a standout this season due to his skill on the offensive and defensive side of the ball as a pitcher in the Wombat Mermaid’s rotation. Ultimately though, Social License put together an all-team effort that couldn’t be matched on this night. Captain Mike Schwarz said after the game, “We owe our team unity to our mascot—that Aussie Shepherd/Border Collie mix is just too cute not to love!” Social License to Intoxicate wins 10-4.

City Park Field 2 (7pm)

There’s Always Next Year (Tennessee Orange) vs. Odd Balls (Purple): There’s always Next Year brought out the defensive boomstick this time around, as third baseman/shortstop Dane Anderson didn’t let anything get by him in this muddy matchup. By the end of game, Anderson was more mud than man as he secured another game MVP award. However, the Odd Balls always have at least one trick up their sleeve, as evidenced by the way they turned a foul ball into a double play, thereby negating three more potential runs for There’s Always Next Year. You can see the highlighthere.  The five runs that the Odd Balls gave up in the bottom of the 5^th sealed the deal though—There’s Always Next Year wins 9-0.

City Park Field 3 (7pm)

Left Sharks (Carolina Blue) vs. New Kicks on the Block (Sapphire Blue): Left Sharks win by forfeit 3-0.

City Park Field 4 (7pm)

Lunchbox Violators (Daisy Yellow): vs. Kicktease (Forest Green): With almost every inning of this contest producing runs, there was definitely never a dull moment! Erin Rossiter from Kicktease had the play of the game though right off the bat (or kick), with an amazing diving catch in the 1^st inning! (Watch the replay here.) “Sometimes the stars align, the rain clears, and my vision sharpens, thereby allowing for that perfect play,” explained Erin in regards to her performance. Unfortunately for KickTease, after the top of the 1^st inning, they would never see the lead again—the Lunchbox Violators proceeded to score two runs in the bottom of the 1^st and would continue the onslaught in the 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th innings. Kicktease may just get another shot in the playoffs for redemption however! Lunchbox Violators win 8-4.