Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Colorado Springs - Week 3 - Highlights

Memorial Park #3 Field 1 (6pm)

Sons of Pitches (Ash Grey) vs. Bad News Brews (Daisy Yellow):

Sons of Pitches were off to a hot start, sitting at 2-0 early in the year, as the Bad News Brews, coming in at 1-1 wanted nothing more than to jump SOP in the divisional standings. Brian Peterson would strike early for SOP in the top of the 1st (can’t get any earlier than that) with a crucial RBI double up the middle to give Sons of Pitches the 1-0 lead. Top of the 2nd, and Katie Strevey would be SOP’s hero of the inning, sacrificing herself at 1st base to score a run from 3rd to double the lead to 2. The lead was short lived though, as BNB woke up in the bottom of the 2nd, and Natalie Rousell bangs home 2 on a single that turned into a double on an overthrow to knot the game up at 2 a piece. Defense was the name of the game in the 3rd and 4th innings, as neither squad would budge to allow a run against them. Bottom of the 5th, and BNB was back up to bat in the heart of the order, but they couldn’t keep the ball away from Craig Boyungus as he’d post all 3 outs for SOP!!! Top 6, and SOP found their savior, as Randy Griswold would come a barreling around the base-paths with some extremely aggressive base running and comes home safe to put SOP up 3-2 late. Bottom 7 and BNB had one more go round to at least tie the game, but 3 straight force outs at 3rd gave SOP the win and keeps their streak alive.  Sons of Pitches win 3-2.

Memorial Park #3 Field 2 (6pm)

Fresh Kicks of Ball Air (Black) vs. Bazinga (Red):

In a battle of last season’s top 2 squads, everyone knew that anything was possible in this game. We start in the bottom of the 1st, and Bazinga would load the bases early, posing their will on the FBKA defense. Craig Duncan for Bazinga would prove to be the heavy foot early, as he unloads the bases with a stand up 3 run triple to start what would become a 4 run outburst. Moving forward to the bottom of the 2nd, and Bazinga would roll in more runs and put FBKA on thin ice, as Shane Jahnke would promptly boot a 2 run single up the 1st base line to start the inning, and would end the inning coming home on a sac fly to put Bazinga up 7-0. FBKA would get on base in the 3rd inning for the 1st time, and would get runners on 1st and 2nd. However, a pop fly turned costly as FBKA couldn’t tag up and prevent the double play at 1st, ending their offensive threat. Nate Kischer would give Bazinga even more run support in the bottom of the 3rd, as a solo round tripper put Bazinga up by a commanding 8. Top of the 5th, and FBKA wes beginning to mount some offense, putting runners on the corners for Tony Case, and with a swift leg, Case brings home a run, much to the delight of the fans of FBKA to cut the lead to 7. The cheering was short lived, as Bazinga would convert on 7 straight kicks to score 3 runs to go up 10-1 late in the game. FBKA would attempt to put on a defensive shift in the bottom of the 6th, however it would prove more costly than helpful, as Erik Blessman does the dirty deed and unloads the bases for a 3 run double up the gut to go ahead by 12. Top of the 7th, and FBKA would get a lead off triple by Tony Case to put pressure on the Bazinga defense, but it simply wasn’t to be as he was stranded to end the game. Bazinga wins 13-1.

Memorial Park #3 Field 1 (7pm)

Kicks n Giggles (Light Blue) vs. Pandora’s Box (Royal Blue):

In an early mid-season divisional matchup, both teams were looking to go above .500 at a most pivotal time. KNG came up to bat in the bottom of the 1st , and they were seeing red as Alex Moorhead would have a field day with a leadoff home run, and Alan Paquin would follow 2 batters later with a 2 run blast of his own to put KNG up 3-0. It would’ve been more, but a defensive guru in Austin Perkins would turn a solo double play to end the threat. Pandora’s Box would send the heart of their order up to bat in the 2nd, but line out after line out after line out would give KNG all the confidence needed to get through the game. The power of Moorhead and Paquin would come around again for KNG in the bottom of the 2nd, as Moorhead blasted a 2 run double, and Paquin would boot Moorhead home later in the inning to double the Kicks n Giggles lead to 6. PB would search for answers on offense, but come up empty handed again, putting a small pinch of doubt in the back of their minds. KNG would solidify their offensive fireworks with another run coming home to go up 7. Top of the 4th, and Pandora’s Box would get on the board for the 1st time and they’d make the most of it with 2 big boots deeper than the defense from Daniel Alire and Anthony Brady would cut the deficit to 5. Bottom of the 5th, and KNG would break the game open again, putting Pandora’s Box to the back burner with 2 more runs to go up 9-. PB had one more go round in the top of the 7th, however 3 putouts at 1st would end the night.  Kicks N Giggles win 9-2.

Memorial Park #3 Field 2 (7 pm)

HeadShots Should Count (Sport Grey) vs. Schweddy Balls (White):

Both teams have championship contender written all through the roster, but someone had to go down. We begin in the top of the 2nd (say what?! No score in the 1st?!) as the tag team of Liz Watts and Anna Mayfair would each bomb an RBI single to put HSSC up 2-0. Schweddy Balls would look to convert in the 2nd, but Christian Watts on the mound would shut them down. Bottom of the 3rd, and SB would get runners on 1st and 2nd, and Chris Green would boot a ball to deeeeeeeeeep center but would be caught by Christopher Lyon. Ricky Favilla would think he can make it home, but Lyon came like a 747 out of nowhere and tags Favilla out at home for the inning ending double play!!!! Top of the 4th, and HSSC would blow the doors off this game as Ben Johnson would annihilate a 2 run single and Gentry O’Leary rocketing home a run would cap a 5 run inning to put HSSC up 7-0. Bottom of the 4th, and Schweddy Balls would get on the board thanks to a Dan Jordan 2 run single to break up the shutout and get Schweddy Balls within 5. HSSC would strike again thanks to a Caleb O Leary solo shot in the top of the 5th to give his team an 8-2 lead late. Top of the 7th, and Christian Watts would put the nail in the coffin with a solo moon shot to put Headshots Should Count up 9-2 and preserved the much needed win. HeadShots Should Count wins 9-2.

Memorial Park #3 Field 1 (8pm)

Ballsagna (Charcoal) vs Pitches Be Crazy To (Carolina Blue):

PBC2 created the early lead with a 2-run bomb to centerfield by Josh Rodney to go up 2-0. Neither team was giving an inch in the 2nd inning, as both teams would shut the other down 1-2-3. Bottom of the 3rd, and Hunter Saltzgiver would be a big boot for PBC2 by trucking around the bases for a 2 run home run and doubling their lead to 4. PBC2 would look to add more, but a sensational catch by Jeff Ackermann at 3rd and a tag out at the plate by Nicole Yates would stonewall the PBC2 offense. Top of the 4th, and Ballsagna would break down the PBC2 defense and score thanks to Ryan Proctor booting home Nicole Yates to get on the board and cut the lead to 3. The defenses would stay stout and the pitching by Troy Martinez for PBC2 and Ross Schumaker for Ballsagna sharpened as time wore on. Bottom of the 6th, and PBC2 looked ready to strike again, as Bryan Loucks would belt down Jill Bourgeois at 3rd base to keep the game close. Ballsagna would get one more shot in the top of the 7th, but tonight wasn’t the night and PBC2 stood firm and held on for the win.  Pitches Be Crazy To wins 4-1.

Memorial Park #3 Field 2 (8pm)

HashTag Balls (Forest Green) vs. Hot Ice (Heather Grey):

In a battle for competitive bragging rights, neither team would hold back on offense or defense!! Doug Burris would get the show on the road for Hashtag, booting an RBI single to 3rd base, and would score another thanks to an overthrow at 1st to begin what would be a 3 run top of the 1st. Hot Ice would be stone cold in the bottom of the 1st as they were set down on 5 pitches. That all would change, as James Rood for Hot Ice in the bottom of the 2nd booted a 2 run double to get his team within 1 run early in the game. Both defenses were locked and loaded in the 3rd inning, as both teams were set down in order, giving an illusion to a defensive stalemate.  In the bottom of the 4th, Hot Ice got WHITE HOT with Beau Kelly obliterating a 3-run home run to right field off the 250 sign and started what would be a 5-run outburst to go up 7-3...nice job Beau!! Top 5, and Hashtag would have an answer of their own with a 2-run sac fly by Eva Goodwin to bring Hashtag within 2 runs, 7-5. In the bottom of the 6th, and Hashtag imploded on defense, with a bases loaded walk and allowing Caitlyn Beans to boot a 2-run single for Hot Ice to go up 10-5.  Hot Ice wins, 10-5  

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