Colorado Springs - Week 6 - Highlights

Blackout (black) vs Kick in a Box (neon orange):

In the 6^th meeting between these two teams this year, Blackout was still looking to get their first win against the orange pumpkins. Blackout jumped out to an early lead in the 1^st thanks to four straight singles to start the game. With the bases loaded, Shane Jahnke plated two runs with a deep sac fly. Jillian Wilkins followed with a solid line drive RBI single over the third baseman to help give Blackout a 4-0 lead. Blackout shut out KIAB in the bottom half of the 1^st thanks in part to a gutsy play by catcher Carissa Sanchez who kicked the ball to Todd Brewer at first base after a bunt by Caitlin Korbelik for the 3^rd out of the inning. KIAB would get on the board in the 2^nd after back to back doubles by Jake Strack Loerstcher and Rex Ingham to make it 5-1 after two innings. Still the same score in the bottom of the 4^th when KIAB started the inning off with three straight singles to load the bases. Caitlin Korbelik and Jake Strack Loerstcher both sent fly balls to the outfield for sac flies, plating three total runs to bring them within a run. In the 5^th, KIAB’s Cody Eden and Andrew Behan scored on a bunt single by Nicole Noblitt to give them a 6-5 lead. In the top of the 6^th, Demetrius Harris led off with a triple thanks to an overthrow at second base. On the next play, Ryan Piper popped it up in the infield and Demetrius scored on the tag-up despite a throw which just missed him at the plate, making it a 6-6 game. In the bottom half of the 6^th with Reid Korbelik already on 1^st base and no outs, Seth Dufendock sent a high fly ball to the outfield, but the left fielder for Blackout was unable to secure it which allowed Seth to round the bases for the 2-run homer. Rex Ingham later plated another run on a sac fly to give KIAB a 9-6 lead heading into the 7^th. In the final frame, Blackout’s first two kickers both sent line drive kicks to Reid Korbelik at the mound for two quick outs. Shane Jahnke started a 2-out rally with a single and Tim Menditto later scored him on a double to right field to make it a 2-run deficit. However the rally was cut short when Ben Jones popped it up to Rex Ingham in right field for the final out of the game.

Final Score: Kick in a Box 9, Blackout 7

Kick Pitches Get Money (carolina blue) vs Gym Class Heroes (royal blue):

AFter an epic rock-paper-scissors battle, KPGM didn’t waste any time getting on the board. They quickly loaded the bases in the top of the 1^st, leaving Koen Litt to get a sac fly. Justin Collado followed by clearing the bases with a triple to right field, but got tagged out trying to stretch it to a home run. Down 3-0, GCH’s Adrian Raszka plated Erin Blessman thanks to an overthrow at first base. In the top of the 3^rd, KPGM’s Marc O’Meara sent a deep drive to right field with the bases loaded, and after two runs scored, the third baserunner was tagged out at home plate along with Marc (who was three steps behind the runner in front of him) for the double play. Now down 6-1, GCH put together a nice rally in the 4^th after a leadoff triple by Andy VanRuler. Liz Alford and Erin Blessman kicked back to back bunt singles and Mike Permar cleaned up with a 3-RBI double over the head of the center fielder to make it 6-4. In the 5^th, Erin Blessman and Mike Permar both booted 2-out RBI singles to tie the game up at 6. In the final inning KPGM was unable to get anything going in the top half, and in the bottom half GCH had the winning run on third base with 2 outs. Nic Wetherill had the chance to be the hero, but his kick was popped up and caught by the right fielder to end the game in a tie.

Final Score: Kick Pitches Get Money 6, Gym Class Heroes 6

BDBK (neon pink) vs Brews on First (gold):

After a quiet first inning from both teams, Brews on First opened the second with a fly ball to right field off the foot of Craig Woolridge. Two defenders tried to catch the ball ending in a collision and the ball on the ground, allowing Craig to score for the solo home run. Later in the inning, Nolan Baker sent a deep drive to right field for a stand-up RBI triple to make it 2-0. BDBK was held scoreless until the 5^th, when they started the inning off with three straight singles, including a RBI line drive to center by Cortney Smith. Scott Johnson came up next and scorched a line drive down the third base line and all the way to the fence for a 3-run homer. Now down 4-3, BOF answered quickly in the bottom of the 5^th with a bases-loaded sac fly by Nolan Baker that scored 2 runs. Allie Snatchko followed with a RBI single to score Dan Scogin for a 6-4 lead. Both teams locked down on defense for the remainder of the game, allowing BOF to hold on for the win.

Final Score: Brews on First 6, BDBK 4

Fort Collins - Week 6 - Highlights

GO Kickball: Fort Collins Highlights (September 27^th, 2017)

Edora Park Field 1 (5:45pm)

Flint Tropics (Pink) vs. Florida Mike and the Free Ballers (Purple): With one week left in the season and the Flint Tropics soaring through each game it looks like they will stand undefeated for the fall season. Lots of running in the bottom of the first left them with a 5-run lead. A repeat of this exact thing in the bottom of the second gave them a 10-run lead. Prior Oiler Captain Garrett Dean not only got on base but had a grand slam in the bottom of the first, Monika Gomez had a 1 run double in the bottom of the third and Matt Kelly had two 2 run homers in the bottom of the second and again in the bottom of the sixth. Flint Tropics will be sailing into their final week. Florida Mike and the Freeballers struggled throughout the game and were only able to slow down their opponents momentum in the last few innings. Additionally, they were only able to get 1 run on the scoreboard. Hopefully week 7 fairs a bit better for them! Flint Tropics Win 16-1.

Edora Park Field 3 (5:45pm)

Team America (Red) vs. 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE (Neon Orange): What a game that really had everyone on the edge of their chairs and heels for the entire game. Runs were scored in almost every inning make it a fast paced game with twists and turns hidden in every play. Team America had some stellar plays to include Tom Shannon’s triple in the bottom of the second, Captain Allen Stefanik and Right Fielder jiving in the top of the third where the ball bounced off the Right Fielder and straight to Allen at second base for a catch and out. Tom was back at it in the bottom of the fourth with a screaming double followed by Kris Culbertson’s double play in the top of the sixth. Red lights were blaring throughout the game, but 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE also had some stand out plays reserving most of the them for the top of the 7^th and giving Team America a last inning panic with letting 6 runs in. Nick Whitworth had a 2 run double, followed by Lacy “Handsy” Hamel’s 2 run double and rounded out by Crystal “hard leg” Harvey’s 2 run triple. All in all both teams brought the energy needed to hold each other back while still staying warm in the dewey evening. Team America Ties 99 PROBLEMS BUT MY KICK AIN’T ONE 12-12.

Edora Park Field 1 (6:45pm)

Mighty Fightin Narwhals (Tropical Blue) vs. Kickin Grass and Takin Names (Forest Green): Second closest game of the night goes to these two teams. The Mighty Fightin Narwhals put up a fight the entire game and had the lead for a few innings. Chad Cheshire started his team off on the right foot offensively with a triple in the top of the first. Ben Schisler brought the energy on the defensive side with a  phenomenal diving catch in the bottom of the second. Kickin Grass and Takin Names were pulling from behind the entire game until the last few innings where it was a tied game. With almost an entire season behind them, green was extremely strategic when it came to the defensive game. Key players like Kyle “strong arm” Oldham were needed for solid plays like throwing a guy out from first in the top of the third. In the end they were able to pull out a single run in the final inning that won them the game. Kickin Grass and Takin Names Win 10-9.

Edora Park Field 3 (6:45pm)

Ballz n Dollz (Indigo Blue) vs.  Forney Sparks (Irish Green):  With slippery fields both of these teams got a bit of slip and slidin’ in their plays. Forney Sparks had a few memorable plays to include a diving catch by Captain Jimmy Hebblen in the bottom of the first. He also had a stellar double play in the bottom of the third. I think everyone is wondering what team Jimmy will be playing for come the Spring season. Ballz n Dollz found their groove and ran and scored with it all night long. Some of their team highlights include a 2 run home run by Mike “Soccer Leg” Peffer in the bottom of the second followed by Captain Jeremy Glanzer’s triple in the bottom of the third. Jeremy had another great round at bat with a 3 run home run in the bottom of the fifth. A battle of the captains definitely ensued. Ballz n Dollz win 32-5.