Fort Collins - Week 4 - Highlights

Greenbriar Park Field 1 (5:45pm)

Kickin’ Grass and Takin’ Names (Cardinal Red) vs. New Kicks on the Block (Heliconia):

Talk about some highlights! It started off with Katy “Foxy” Forte from Kickin’ Grass and Takin’ Names catching a ball between her knees for an out in the top of the 1^st. Then came Derek “High Hops” Parker’s leaping grab in the outfield in the bottom of the 2^nd for New Kicks on the Block. However, by the end of the inning, the score was 4-2 in favor of Kickin’ Grass and Takin’ Names, and they would add to their lead in the bottom of the 3^rd after Aaron “Nomad” Novacek’s two run homer. Finally, Micah “The Master” Schnellinger’s sweet grab in the bottom of the 6^th on a line drive for New Kicks on the Block was snazzy, but not enough to claim victory. At least it was an entertaining ride… Kickin’ Grass and Takin’ Names wins 7-3.  

Greenbriar Park Field 2 (5:45pm)

Ballsagna Face (Neon Pink) vs. American Made (Carolina Blue):

Watch out for that wind! With 30+ mph gusts, this game really came down to strategy in the face of Mother Nature. “Big Ben” Burnham, Captain of American Made (not to be confused with Captain America himself) harnessed the wind as pitcher, throwing extra speedy fastballs that Ballsagna Face could not catch up to.  Burnham had two strikeouts in the top of the 3^rd, and a strikeout to end the game as well. He was virtually unhittable! Burnham commented after the game, “Sometimes ya got it. Sometimes ya don’t. I had it today.” American Made wins 5-1.

Greenbriar Park Field 3 (5:45pm)

Oilers (Tropical Blue) vs. Little Lebowski Urban Achievers (Royal Blue): It was a battle of the "blues" today so to speak as the Oilers took on the Little Lebowski Urban Achievers. The Oilers started off hot in the first inning, but that didn't stop veteran captain Chad Cheshire from making a couple huge plays at catcher, thereby preventing two bunts and any runs from advancing. Then it was Ben Schisler’s turn to shine on offense for the Little Lebowski Urban Achievers with a giant boot to left field that cleared the bases for a three-run triple in the bottom of the 3^rd! The Oilers would answer the next inning with six important runs of their own, including four from a grand slam. However, it was not enough to overcome their arch rivals… Little Lebowski Urban Achievers win 10-8

Greenbriar Park Field 1 (6:45pm)

Flint Tropics (Tennessee Orange) vs. Where My Pitches At (Sport Grey): There were so many highlights in this game, we are just going to list them by team… Flint Tropics: Top 1=Matt Kelly diving one-handed catch! Top 2=Double play by Aaron Gaston!! Bottom 4=Home run by Kevin Gallant!!! Bottom 6=Two run homer by Matt Kelly!!!! Where My Pitches At: Bottom 2=Catch in center field by Moose, then a long throw to first base for an out! Bottom 5=Line drive catch by Aria “The Sandspider” Khosravi, then she steps on third base for a double play to end the inning with the bases loaded!! Top 7=Two run home run by J.T. Pickert!!! Based on the highlights can you tell who won…? Flint Tropics win 6-3.

Greenbriar Park Field 2 (6:45pm)

Florida Mike and the Free Ballers (Purple) vs. Ballz n Dollz (Neon Yellow):

Once again, wind was a factor in the teams’ strategies, with Ballz n Dollz carefully rotating pitchers and outfielders to best maximize each matchup. Brianna Beans from Ballz n Dollz was a real standout under this careful strategizing—she got a base runner out via a “pickle play” in the top of the 2^nd (see the highlight here) then got a key third out as catcher in the top of the 3^rd. The game stayed close though until Sarah Rice’s two run double with two outs in the top of the 4^th inning, which gave Florida Mike and the Free Ballers a 4-2 lead! Unfortunately, sometimes it’s hard to strategize how to score enough runs… Florida Mike and the Free Ballers win 5-2.