City Park
Field 1 (6pm)
Balls Deep (Navy) vs. Florida Mike and
the Free Ballers (Texas Orange): Luke
Birky’s three-run homer for Florida Mike and the Free Ballers in the bottom of
the 1st inning set the tone for what would be a challenging game for
the undermanned Balls Deep crew. That being said, Balls Deep never gave up! They
were able to stay in the game on the back of Blaine Mathisen’s MVP worthy
performance. Mathisen hit home runs in the 2nd and 4th
innings to keep the game close… In fact, at the end of the 5th
inning, Florida Mike and the Free Ballers were only up by one run! Then came
the disastrous bottom of the 6th inning where Balls Deep gave up
nine runs—ouch. Kickball fan Lebron James said after the game, “I know what
it’s like to be undermanned against another opponent… In fact, most of the time
it feels like I am playing one against five out there, so I feel for ya Balls
Deep.” Florida Mike and the Free Ballers
win 15-6.
City Park Field 2
(6pm)
Kicktease (Neon Yellow) vs. Kick Balls
and Kick Grass (Tennessee Orange):
This
game had it all! Offensive surges, defensive stops, and some great all-around
hustle—you name it! MVP-candidate John “Don’t Take No” Flack started it off in
the top of the 1st inning for Kicktease with a three run homer. Then
he added to his resume in the bottom of the 3rd with a snazzy tip
catch for a key out! Ali “Razzle Dazzle” Raza also had some show-stopping
defensive plays for Kicktease, including a double play in the bottom of the 2nd.
For Kick Balls and Kick Grass, Jordan “Crazy Legs” Clay gave it his all on the
base paths with great hustle and some even more impressive slides. Ultimately,
the offensive firepower of Kicktease was too much for Kick Balls and Kick Grass
to contain. Kicktease wins 11-4.
City Park Field 3
(6pm)
A Swift Kick in the Grass (Irish Green)
vs. Kickass Data Nerds (Charcoal):
What
a nailbiter! Doug Liedle from a Swift Kick in the Grass really stood out on the
defensive end with several great catches and plays at second base. Meanwhile,
his counterpart on the mound for A Swift Kick in the Grass, John Miller, had
his curveball working all night, thereby stifling the kicking for the Kickass
Data Nerds. The MVP voting between these two came down to the wire, but in the
end Liedle won out. He commented after the game, “While I appreciate fans’
acknowledgement in honoring me with the MVP award tonight, Kickball really is a
team game. I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the support of teammates.
And my mom as well.” A Swift Kick in the
Grass wins 4-3.
City Park Field 4
(6pm)
Ballz N Dollz (Tropical Blue) vs. Really
Really RiKICKulously Good Looking (Carolina Blue):
Based on the first inning, it looked like Really
Really RiKICKulously Good Looking was going to run away with this one… But the
Ballz N Dollz squad had other plans! After a near home run in the top of the 2nd
inning for Really Really RiKICKulously Good Looking gave them a 6-1 lead (see the highlight here),
things were looking pretty dark for Ballz N Dollz. However, they would bounce
back in the bottom of the 6th inning to score four runs and keep
things interesting. But it was too little too late. L Really Really
RiKICKulously Good Looking wins 9-6.
City Park
Field 1 (7pm)
Kick It To
the Limit (White) vs. Where My Pitches At (Neon Orange):
The atmosphere surrounding this game made it feel like
a playoff contest… And the teams didn’t disappoint the sellout crowd! For most
of the game, it was a pitcher’s duel as Matt “The Gunslinger” Kelly kept the
fastballs coming for Kick It To the Limit despite an injured foot. Kelly really
showed his value tonight beyond just pitching by making a couple diving catches
and even scoring a run in the top of the 4th inning. It wasn’t until
the bottom of the 5th when Luke “The Bear” Ballou from Where My
Pitches At finally was able to get the best of Kelly and hit a solo home run to
tie up the game. Things were still tied up after seven innings, so we had to go
into extras… Then, in the bottom of the 8th, Ryan “Iceman” Williams
had a walk off base hit to end the game! And the crowd went crazy!!!! Where My Pitches At wins 3-2.
City Park Field 2
(7pm)
Kickin
Grass and Takin Names (Purple) vs. Little Lebowski Urban Achievers (Sport Grey):
Looking to bounce back from a loss in their first
game, Kickin Grass and Takin Names went on to score eight runs through the
first three innings to take a commanding lead. They also turned up the defense,
with Kyle Oldham making a key bases loaded catch in the top of the 2nd
inning, and Jordan Clay making some impressive snags at the catcher position
throughout the contest. However, the highlight of the night was a collision
catch by Marie Morley Jahn and Lauren Yoshizuka from Little Lebowski Urban
Achievers. (See the highlight here!!!) Not enough offense spelled doom for the former
champs though… Kick Grass and Takin
Names wins 8-3.
City Park Field 3
(7pm)
high
rollers (Ash Grey) vs. Saved By The
Balls (Lime):
The defending champs are really on a role
this season!!! Despite some impressive
work from Saved by the Balls’ pitcher, “Beans”, the high rollers were still
able to squeak in a few runs in the 2nd and 5th innings.
Then the high rollers closed things out in the bottom of the 7th
with an impressive diving catch by Aaron Gaston! The high rollers Captain, Michael
Hallczuk, commented after the game, “We were worried that we might have an
early season let down after our championship performance in the Spring… Safe to
say, we are just rolling right along and ready for the repeat!” high rollers
win 5-2.
City Park Field 4
(7pm)
Merican
Made (Red) vs. Oilers (Violet):
The
sport of kickball is without a doubt, a game of skill and grace. In this
matchup of experienced squads, the artful nuances of the game were on full
display. Only five total runs were scored, but the in between moves could
analogized to a masterful game of chess. And one person really stood above the
rest—Tony Martin, captain of Merican Made. He did it on offense, by getting a
triple out of a bunt, and on defense, by making multiple catches as the catcher
right off the bunt. However, as any analyst will tell you, kickball is a team
game, and on this night the Oilers were just better as a team. Oilers win
3-2.
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