Fort Collins - Week 3 - Highlights

Edora Field 1 (6pm)

Kickin Grass and Takin Names (Carolina Blue) vs. Freeballers (Purple):

Extra innings were needed to decide the winners of this veteran-matchup! It was duel of competing MVP candidates—Luke Birky from the Freeballers and Cavin Shepard from Kickin Grass and Taking Names. Birky made his case early with an astonishing diving catch at third base in the top of the 1^st inning. But Shepard drew first blood with an RBI triple to put his team in the lead after the top of the 2^nd! Shepard would then make an impressive catch in foul territory in the bottom of the 2^nd as well. However, Luke Birky could not be denied as his solo homer tied up the game in the bottom of the 4^th! So to extra innings we went, and it wasn’t until the 9^th inning that Kickin Grass and Takin Names was finally able to best Birky and the Freeballer’s defense. Therefore, Shepard would go home with game MVP honors and more importantly, victory for his squad! Kickin Grass and Takin Names wins 4-1.

Edora Park Field 2 (6pm)

Kicktease (Neon Orange) vs. Ballz n Dollz (Lime):

You know the saying “it takes two…”? Well in this game, it only took one inning to end any hopes of victory for Ballz N Dollz… To be more specific, it was the 3^rd inning . After Manny Alvarez’s one-handed catch as the pitcher to end a Ballz N Dollz scoring threat in the bottom of the 2^nd, Kicktease came in fired up for the top of the 3^rd. They would go on to score 11 runs in one inning, which was highlighted by Brian Caffee’s monster three run homer. Yikes! To quote famed dodgeball and kickball coach, Patches O’Hoolihan—“Sometimes there is just too much knuckle and not enough ball…” Well said Patches. Kicktease wins 12-1.

Edora Park Field 3 (6pm)

Where My Pitches At (Cardinal Red) vs. Lunchbox Violators (Neon Orange):

With Where My Pitches At desperately looking to bounce back from a couple early season losses, it was going to take a full team effort to dig themselves out of their rut… And that’s just what they did! It started with an unintentional team catch in right field by Zach “Da Man” Manns early on in the contest. Then “Kickball Corey” Palencia got the offense brewing in the bottom of the 5^th inning with a three run homer for Where My Pitches At. Finally, “Oh Captain My Captain” Jenn Shaw came through with an inside the park home run in the top of the 7^th to seal the deal! Where My Pitches At wins 7-3.

Edora Park Field 1 (7pm)

Benny THE JET Rodriguezes (Navy) vs. Oilers (Violet):

This one started off promising for Benny THE JET Rodriguezes with Kellie Ash using her multitasking skills to eat a sandwich and make the play for an out in the top of the 1^st!(We don’t recommend you try that at home, kids.) But then the Oilers took over, especially on the defensive side as Adam “The Iron Horse” Morse would only give up one run the whole game. Paul Schwarz for the Oilers was once again key, as his three run home run in the top of the 3^rd inning really opened up the game for his team. From there on out, the Oilers signature small ball style as led by Morse’s highly tuned bunting technique called “The Knox” helped lead his team to victory. Oilers win 7-1.

Edora Park Field 2 (7pm)

Merican Made (Texas Orange) vs RiKickulous (Neon Yellow):

What a wild and crazy game! With RiKickulous significantly understaffed, they knew that they would need to really hustle if they wanted to have a chance… One key component of RiKickulous’ strategy that Merican Made didn’t see coming was RiKickulous’ cannons for arms—just when it looked like Merican Made had a clear path to score, then BAM—they would get hit with the ball for an out (especially Nick O’Connell). Unfortunately, the experienced legs of Merican Made eventually found the holes in RiKickulous’ defensive front. In particular, West Busha’s two run homer in the bottom of the 5^th really put things out of reach for RiKickulous. Unfortunately, Tony Martin—who is used to things being out of reach—had the games lowlight when he injured his own leg while kicking.  We hope you make a speedy recovery Tony! Merican Made wins 8-0.

Edora Park Field 3 (7pm)

Flint Tropics (Tropical Blue) vs. Lunchbox Violators (Neon Orange): After a well-fought matchup last week, these two teams were back at it again! Pitcher Eli Roth for the Lunchbox Violators was able to keep the Flint Tropics off the board early with his patented catch-and-peg technique for a double play in the bottom of the 2^nd inning. But in the 3^rd, the Flint Tropics were finally able to get on the scoreboard with a head first slide for a home run in the top of the 7^th inning by Austin Cole. (See the highlight here.) Then Meghan Wilson from the Flint Tropics helped keep the Lunchbox Violators at bay with a team-effort catch in the top of the 7^th inning. Maybe the third time will be the charm for the Lunchbox Violators! Flint Tropics win 1-0.