Monday, April 18, 2016

Fort Collins - Week 2 - Highlights

City Park Field 1 (5:50pm)

New Kicks on the Block (Texas Orange) vs. Kick Pitches Get Money (Sapphire Blue): 

New Kicks from the Block jumped out early scoring six runs in the first inning behind a hammered homerun. It was all New Kicks from there. Even the tireless legendary announcer Dickie V ran out of ways to commend the New Kicks on their scoring ways!!! However, Karen Rossmassier of Kick Pitches Get Money found a way to put the scoring to a stop by making a fantastic sliding catch in the outfield to end the inning. New Kicks on the Block win 34-1.

City Park Field 2 (5:50pm)

Madwire (Tennessee Orange) vs. Kicks From the Bong (Forest Green):

This matchup was filled with enthusiasm from the very beginning with both sides electrified with excitement. Madwire led off the first inning with a homerun blasted to right field by Aubrey Darnell! Then Kicks from the Bong responded in a huge way by taking the lead after scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the 2nd! After that it was all defense from both teams the rest of the way though.... Aubrey Darnell spoiled a promising 4th inning when he conjured up a double play to end a bases loaded inning and then Matt Risley responded in the top of the 5th by making a catch in foul territory that made us all think Willie Mays was out there playing himself. (See Clip). Finally, Abe Rodarmel sealed the deal in the top of the 6th when he made all three outs for Kicks from the Bong. Kicks From the Bong wins 7-5.

City Park Field 3 (5:50pm)

Multiple Scoregasms (Royal Blue) vs. High Socks High Motivation (Gold):

This game was one for the ages folks! Multiple Scoregasms jumped on the scoreboard early racking up two first inning runs. But oh man was it a pitcher’s duel after that… When High Socks High Motivation was threatening, the Multiple Scoregasms found a way to put a cap on it by Adam Johnson and Paul Burns turning a crucial double play… But Austin Perret showed his high motivation by driving in two crucial runs in the bottom of the 7th to tie the game!!! An additional two extra innings were played but neither team could find a run. Austin Perret was granted the game’s MVP for his game tying RBIs in a last chance opportunity for High Socks High Motivation. Multiple Scoregasms tie High Socks High Motivation 2-2.

City Park Field 4 (5:50pm)

Florida Mike and the Freeballers (Neon Orange) vs. Girls Love Big Kicks (Cardinal Red):

Girls Love Big Kicks relied on great pitching and defense along with a massive 2nd inning to give them an edge in this game. Following the big inning, Eric “King of Corn” Brown made a spectacular diving catch in center field to to end the inning and give Florida Mike and the Free Ballers another at bat!!! Spectator LeBron James said he was “impressed to see Girls Love Big Kicks get a big inning and hold on to protect their lead.” Girls Love Big Kicks win 10-0.

City Park Field 5 (5:50pm)

Lewis for Mayor (Dark Heather) vs. Lunchbox Violators (Carolina Blue): 

The pitchers of these two teams, Eli Roth (Lunchbox Violators) and Dylan Armstrong (Lewis for Mayor), had themselves quite the battle in this intriguing matchup. The Lunchbox Violators were led by the power hitting captain and game MVP Corey Barnhardt who slammed the 2nd homerun for the Violators!!! Barnhardt, the captain said after the game, “Sometimes, the pitch is just right and you have to swing your leg as hard as Brandon McManus kicking a 55 yard field goal.” Lunchbox Violators win 15-1.

City Park Field 6 (5:50pm)

Ballz N Dollz (Tropical Blue) vs. The Edukators (Neon Pink): 

Captain Jeremy Glanzer had his Ballz N Dollz poised for victory in this matchup. Ballz N Dollz had their kicking shoes on early in this game when they scored a whopping four runs in the first inning alone and added another three runs in the bottom of the 4th!!! Nathaniel “The Wall” Welberer helped give The Edukators the spark they needed on defense when he made back to back spectacular catches in in the bottom of the 6th! This energy was converted to offensive spirit when The Edukators made a late push scoring runs in the 5th, 6th, and 7th, but Ballz N Dollz were able to hold on for the victory! Ballz N Dollz win 8-4


City Park Field 1 (6:50pm)

Save By The Balls (Purple) vs. high rollers (White):

Sometimes the scoreboard doesn’t reflect how hotly contested the game was played. In this case, Saved by the Balls played really well as a team overall. Meanwhile, the veteran high rollers squad truly displayed some top-shelf defense! The high rollers jumped out to an early lead of 3-0 after two innings, but then Saved by the Balls quickly made it a game after the top of the 4th inning with the score now 2-3. Captain of the high rollers, Michael Hallczuk said after the game, “In the off-season we really worked on our defensive tactics. We all committed to 100 catches and throws each day, and it’s really starting to show on the playing field.” High rollers win 6-2.

City Park Field 2 (6:50pm)

Ace Strong (Indigo Blue) vs. Team America (Navy):

Team America in their prideful red, white, and blue were back at it again after a big win last week! Cody Wells, who belted two grand slams last week, came up big on the defensive side when he charged a 2nd inning ground ball down the third base line, fielded it with one hand, and ripped it sidearmed to first base to get the out and earn a SportCenter Top Ten Play nominee. Captain Allen Stefanik followed suit with athletic plays when he dodged a peg on the base path to extend an inning where Team America would go on to score eight runs!!! Ace Strong made their highlights on the defensive end though. In the bottom of the 5th, with the bases loaded Joe Hanly made a great play on a hard hit ball to third when he fielded the grounder, tagged third and then pegged the runner who was trying to score from third, thereby preventing Team America from scoring any additional runs. Team America wins 19-2.

City Park Field 3 (6:50pm)

Just Kickin It (Sport Grey) vs. Oilers SLTI (Red):

The Oilers SLTI came on strong again, scoring in four of the sixth innings that they batted! Adam “The Iron Horse” Morse led the charge with several base hits including a triple in the first inning. Meanwhile, Just Kickin It never gave up—Laci Dreiling even took it to the extreme by running all the way into right field to avoid a ball being thrown at her. Kickball analyst Jay Bilas commented afterwards, “The Oilers SLTI already have their sights on the championship trophy. After losing in the final game the last two seasons, they are looking to reclaim the title… I wouldn’t want to play them in the playoffs.” Oilers SLTI win 7-0.

City Park Field 4 (6:50pm)

Fortlandia Fartknockers (Heliconia) vs. Balls Deep (Irish Green):

What a game!!! Balls Deep took the lead early and carried it into the fourth inning as Ryan “Ridiculously Awesome” Smith made a diving throw for the third out, thereby keeping his team in the lead at 3-0. The Fortlandia Farknockers didn’t go quietly though as “Devastatingly Awesome” Dave clinched the final out of the 5th inning by hitting the other team’s player in the foot. Dave’s stellar defense seemingly inspired his team, as the Fortlandia Fartknockers would go on to tie up the game in the bottom of the 6th and then win on a game-ending walkoff in the bottom of the 7th! Like I said—crazy!!! Fortlandia Farknockers win 4-3.

City Park Field 5 (6:50pm)

Lewis for Mayor (Dark Heather) vs. Kicktease (Charcoal): 

Lewis for Mayor put their best foot forward to start off things by scoring two runs during the first two innings to take an early lead. Then with one double play by Kicktease in the top of the 3rd inning, the tide seemed to turn against Lewis for Mayor. It was like Kicktease had transformed into a completely different team! (See their transformation here.) Kicktease would proceed to score two runs in the bottom of 3rd and three more in the bottom of the 4th to clinch the win. Kicktease wins 7-3.

City Park Field 6 (6:50pm)

Little Lebowski Urban Achievers (Neon Yellow) vs. Where My Pitches At (Lime):

With a matchup of veteran teams like this one, you just knew that it would come down to the last inning… And the sellout crowd in attendance definitely wasn’t disappointed! The Little Lebowski Urban Achievers drew first blood and held onto their lead up until the bottom of the 4th inning when Where My Pitches At finally found their pitches at and tied up the game 3-3 before taking a one run lead after 5th inning ended. But by the 6th inning it was tied up again, 6-6!!! Finally, it came down to the bottom of the 7th, with Where My Pitches At MVP Aria Khosravi at the plate… She came through with a walk-off single to beat the defending champs! Where My Pitches At wins 7-6.


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