Memorial Ballpark - Week 6 Highlights

Pitches Be Crazy vs. Kickboxing Kickballers: In preparation for the Pikes Peak Cup, both teams knew it was time to fine tune their skills. Both defenses were rock solid in the 1st, with neither team scoring. PBC broke the scoreless tie in the second to go up 1-0. Beau Kelly went into beast mode in the top of the 3rd and sent a shot to left center for a 3 run HR. PBC would score 1 more in the inning, but an insane sliding catch by Shane Kinkennon ended the inning. PBC wanted more, and got some with a 5 run outburst in the 4th to go up 10-0. KBKB got the dirt off their shoulders and scored 2 in the bottom half. KBKB found a way to keep PBC off the base paths in the 5th, while rallying offensively to put up another run. PBC eventually pulled away on this night, scoring 4 in the 6th and 1 more in the 7th to put an exclamation point on an astounding game. Pitches Be Crazy wins, 15-3.

Super Eagles vs SchoolYard AllStars: The SchoolYard AllStars came to the field full ready to piece together the perfect playoff squad. The Super Eagles were shorthanded and couldn't field a full team, giving SYAS the win by forfeit. The scrimmage that ensued, however, was so storybook-like that we just had to record the highlights! SYAS was able to get out to an early 1-0 lead in the 1st. The Super Eagles responded in the best way possible, with the father/son combo of Kevin and Emmerich Leonardo scoring runs in the top of the 2nd. SYAS was flabbergasted but able to regain their composure and score 2 in the bottom half thanks to a Matt Boggs bomb. SYAS squeezed a run out in the 4^th. The Super Eagles needed runs, and thanks to some handy recruits for the next game on hand, were able to erase the deficit! The Super Eagles scored 1 in the 6^th, but the SYAS scrimmage squad stayed resilient and scraped across the game winning run. SchoolYard AllStars wins, 3-0 (forfeit)

Saved By The Ball vs Bazinga: All season long, it’s been no secret that Bazinga hopes to end this season with another championship. This passionate drive sure did show in the 1^st inning, when they scored a massive 7 runs, thanks to a 3 run triple by Craig Duncan. Matt Howes wanted to make sure Saved By the Ball wouldn't strike back, converting an unassisted double play to end the top of the 2nd. Bazinga kept the pedal to the metal with one run in the 2nd, 4 runs in the 3rd and another in the 4th to go up 13-0. SBTB just couldn’t handle the idea of a Bazinga shutout – luckily, an overthrow in the top of the 5th gave SBTB the chance to get a run in. Michael Spekhardt used that momentum, and nailed a sensational diving catch to end Bazinga’s 5th inning. Michael turned his defensive intensity into offensive power with a solo shot in the 6th. SBTB had one last pop, and scratched across 3 more runs in the 7th. Bazinga wins, 13-5.

CareCore vs Lights Out: CareCore came out with a roster of 7, as compared to a fully loaded Lights Out. Lights Out put up an early run in the 1st and used their defense to preserve the lead. Braylon Adams had other ideas for CareCore, sending a solo shot to right field to knot the game up in the top of the 3rd. Seeing that infuriated Lights Out and they went off for 3 runs in the bottom of the 4th. Wes Wilhelm was on the mound for Lights Out and struck out CareCore in the 5th, then proceeded to kick an opposite foot solo home run to bolster their lead.  CareCore made a valiant effort, but Lights Out took home the win. Lights Out wins, 3-0 (forfeit)

Hangin With Patch Adams vs. Chocolate Sensation: Hangin With Patch Adams  hoped to get another statement win, while Chocolate Sensation was clinging to the top seed coming in to Week 6. Chocolate Sensation came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, scoring 4 runs in the 1st. Demetrius Harris was on the mound for Chocolate Sensation and made Hangin With Patch Adams look a little silly with a brutal combo of pitches, forcing Hangin With Patch Adams  hitless through 2. Chocolate Sensation  was solid on offense too, scoring 2 more to go up 6-0. Harris wasn't letting anything get to him, as another 1-2-3 inning for Hangin With Patch Adams made it 3 innings of no-hit kickball. Chocolate Sensation added 2 more in the 3rd and 4 runs in the 4th to go up 12-0, with the no-hitter still intact. Jimmy Sheehan of Chocolate Sensation  made 2 spectacular plays to keep Demetrius' no hitter alive, and added the dagger run with a solo shot in the 5th to go up 13-0. In the top of the 7^th, Hangin With Patch Adams hadn’t given up hope – The 2^nd  kicker bunts one down the line and it stays fair, ending the no-hitter at approximately the 6 1/3 inning! Chocolate Sensation wins 13-0.

Memorial Ballpark - Week 5 Highlights

Lights Out vs. Kickboxing Kickballers: As the regular season draws closer to the end, these teams have one goal in mind: solidify their playoff position. Lights Out rocked the KBKB defense for 6 runs in just the first inning! KBKB responded with a bloop single RBI to get on the board. Defenses were in playoff form as a fantastic double play in the top of the second by KBKB kept the Lights Out offense off the board. Wes Wilhelm was impressive as always on the mound, fanning the KBKB batters in the 2nd and 3rd. KBKB used an extremely rare Lights Out error in the bottom of the 4th to bring home their second run of the game. John Arroyo decided to ice the game singlehandedly, booting a skyrocket RBI triple in the 6th to keep Lights Out in the W column. Lights Out wins, 7-2.

Bazinga vs SchoolYard AllStars: Bazinga returned to playoff form this week with SYAS bringing an unparalleled defensive game this week. These teams went blow for blow on defense, with Bazinga starting the game with a 4-3 double play and keeping the All Stars off the basepath. Matt Sayar of SYAS sangged the 1st out of the bottom of the 1st with a diving catch of his own. Bazinga would later score in the inning. Double plays were in the deck for Bazinga as they pulled a little deja vu on SYAS in the 2nd. Bazinga went to their soft kitty (dressed as pumpkins) scoring spree and racked up 4 runs in the 2nd. SYAS was kept quiet for most of the game and hoped to keep Bazinga contained, but a 2 run 4th and an inside the park HR in the 5th catapulted Bazinga to a powerful 8-0 lead. Mason Boggs came through as the savior for SYAS with an incredible home run in the 6th. Inspired by Masons well doing, Katie Fransioli made an emphatic outfield catch to keep Bazinga in check. Bazinga wins, 8-1.

Pitches Be Crazy vs Chocolate Sensation: Pitches Be Crazy was able to keep Chocolate Sensation off the board in the 1st while taking advantage of kicks into the gap and scoring 3 early runs. CS was sensing pressure from a stout PBC squad and again were turned away in the 2nd. Bo Kelly made his return in week 5and blasted a lunar shot to left center field to cap a 2 run 2nd, 5-0 PBC. CS wasn't about to go down without a fight, yet PBC stonewalled them again in the 3rd, while adding another run for themselves, 6-0 PBC. CS wasn’t in familiar territory and knew they needed a spark. They found the weak link in the PBC defensive armor and brought home 2 in the 4th. Penny Whisenhunt was a motivated woman for CS and made a Willie Mays outfield catch to put PBC on notice. In the end, the PBC defense prevailed as CS wasn't able to bring home any more runs. Pitches Be Crazy wins, 6-2.

Saved By The Ball vs Super Eagles:  On paper, these teams are about even in every aspect, which made this game even more intriguing. Saved By the Ball went back in time to the 80's, while the Super Eagles channeled their inner Peyton Manning AND Tim Tebow. The Eagles went to work in the 1st, putting together a great scoring drive and getting 6 on the board. SBTB was able to turn a double play on the bottom of the 2nd to keep the Eagles off the board. SBTB turned into offense in the 3rd as they scratched 1 run across. The Eagles weren't happy as they converted on a 2 run double to go up 8-1. All was good defensively in the 4th as neither team was able to score, but from the 5th inning on, it was a different story. Bottom of the 5th, and the Eagles solidified their lead as Chris Vinley blasted a grand slam to seal an 8 run 5^th, increasing their lead to 16-1. The 6th inning saw a lot of the same (and a lot of Tebowing) as the Eagles used a lethal combo of short bunts and long bombs to put up 12 runs, which made a big lead even bigger. SBTB hoped to regain some offense in the 7th and were able to slide 1 across before the game ended. Super Eagles win 28-2.

CareCore vs Hangin With Patch Adams: Hangin With Patch Adams came to the field ready to make a push for the playoffs, but CareCore wasn't able to field a team. Hangin With Patch Adams wins 3-0.

Memorial Ballpark - Week 4 Highlights

KickBoxing KickBallers vs CareCore: CareCore wasn't able to field a team this week. KickBoxing Kickballers wins 3-0.

Lights Out vs Hangin with Patch Adams: Lights Out and Hangin with Patch Adams entered week 4 looking to bolster their post season positioning. LO put a 3 spot up on HPA in the top of the 1st. HPA went up to the plate with smiles but were set down 1-2-3 in the 1st AND the 2nd. Top 3, still a 3-0 LO lead, and John Arroyo sends the ball to deep centerfield, and thanks to his speed, beats the throw home for a 3 run home run. LO belted home 2 more in the inning to go up 8-0. Wes Wilhelm and company kept the defense rolling and had a no hitter through 3 innings. HPA was able to keep LO off the board in the 4th, however, their primary focus was to get on base. LO was still in a no hit bid, until a dribbler down the 3rd base line and a photo close play at first broke the shut out! HPA pulled off a sensational diving catch in centerfield to keep LO from a scoring streak in the 5th. HPA was able to convert on an overthrow at 1st to get a run in the bottom of the 5^th, but LO would get the final say in this game, as a single run in the 6th spelled victory. Lights Out wins, 10-1.

Saved By The Ball vs SchoolYard AllStars: Both teams came into the week refreshed and ready to bash some red ball!!! SYAS scored a quick 2 runs in the bottom of the 1st. The 2nd inning was quiet for both teams, but the 3rd had fireworks. SYAS wanted to solidify a win early, and appeared to do so by scoring an enormous 8 runs in the inning to go up by 10. SBTB searched for answers and were able to respond with a run of their own in the 4th to at least get on the board. The game went quiet on offense until the 6th inning. SYAS put the exclamation point on the game as they scored 2 more in the 6th. But SBTB is not one to just lay down, as they were able to scratch 3 more runs at the end. SchoolYard AllStars wins, 12-4.

Super Eagles vs Chocolate Sensation: Both teams were coming off wins last week and wanted to build a streak. The Eagles struck 1st with a run in the 1st. Chocolate Sensation answered back with 3 in the bottom of the 1st. The Eagles kept their composure and scored another in the 2nd to close the gap to 1. CS wanted to break away, and were able to get 2 runs across. The Eagles were silenced in the 3rd, but weren't able to stop CS from scoring 3 more to go up 8-2. CS went soaring high in the bottom of the 4th as they sent a 7 run flurry down upon the Eagles to go up 15-2. The Eagles weren’t about to go down without a fight as they mustered another run in the 6th. CS put the finishing touches on the game with 5 more runs in the 6th. Chocolate Sensation wins, 20-4.

Pitches Be Crazy vs Bazinga: Bazinga experienced their first loss in 2 seasons last week, so with that as momentum, they showed up to the field with a vengeance. Bazinga quickly put the loss behind them, with 3 runs scored in the 1st. They struck again in the 2^nd, but PBC wasn't going to give up the game that easily, and they were able to get a 2 run boot to put the game at 4-2. Bazinga went back on offense, or thought they were, but a Brianne Fatavella’s impressive line drive catch stopped them in their tracks. PBC scored 3 critical runs and went up by 1. Bazinga used an array of hits, belted 3 more runs in to reestablish the lead 7-5. Keith Hausam’s Grand Slam capped off a 5 run 6th, and solidified the win for Bazinga. Bazinga wins, 12-5.

Memorial Ballpark - Week 3 Highlights

SchoolYard AllStars vs. Kickboxing Kickballers: The weather made this contest a lot more entertaining as the game progressed, as blowing winds and a drizzle added a few new elements. KBKB hoped the wind at their backs would help on offense, but were turned away to some phenomenal outfield catches. SYAS converted in the bottom half of the 1st, putting one on the board. In the 2^nd, Paul Ballweber from SYAS converted a sensational double play at 1st and at 3rd to keep KBKB scoreless. The game tied up in the 3^rd after KBKB learned to kick away from Paul. In the top of the 4^th, a rocket to Matt Sayar and a heads up dive back to first got SYAS out of the jam. SYAS struck quickly, scoring 2 in the bottom of the 4th to go up 3-1. KBKB wouldn't go away though, striking back with 2 in the 5th to tie it again. SYAS took control from there, scoring in the 5th and 6th, and putting the game on ice. SchoolYard AllStars win, 5-3

Saved By The Ball vs Lights Out: Weather helped the offense in the other game, however it was blowing in on this game, making offense a premium. Lights Out noted the weather, and used bunts and low drives to score 2 in the 1st, only to be stopped by Becky Squire at 2nd base to stop the bleeding. Erika for LO hoped return the favor in the top of the 2nd as she too gets outs at 2nd base to halt Saved By The Ball in their tracks. LO drove home 3 huge runs to go up 5-0. SBTB searched for some kind of offense, but the weather and defense held them in check for much of the game. Wes Wilhelm kept the shutout alive in the 6^th with a double play, but when it was SBTB’s turn to defend the diamond, Kevin Burbach answered back with an awesome double play of his own to end the inning. SBTB finally went all out and were able to get 4 runs to avoid the shutout. Lights Out wins, 7-4

Super Eagles vs Hangin' With Patch Adams: As the night progressed, the weather became an even larger factor, as the wind and drizzle came a little harder (even a few flakes of the white stuff appeared!!) The Eagles were flying high, as they soared to a 4 run 1st. Hanging With Patch Adams wasn't letting the game get away that easy as they countered back with 3 runs of their own. The farther into the game, the more the cold got to the players. HPA was able to scratch one across in the bottom of the 3rd to tie the game at 4. The Eagles wanted more, and got it in the form of another 4 run burst in the 4th. HPA used a costly drop in right field to score 2, which brought the game to 8-6. The Eagles used another burst, in the form of 5 runs thanks to a 3 run bomb from Chris Vinley to go up 13-6. But they weren't done there... they tallied 7 more runs in the 7th to go up 20-6. HPA was able to slide 4 more across  in the bottom of the 7^th, but they came up short. Super Eagles win, 20-10

CareCore vs Pitches Be Crazy: Both squads got the brunt of the storm, and they came bundled up for this matchup. PBC knew to stay warm they had to keep moving, so they moved 4 across home in the 1^st. CC hoped the weather would only affect PBC, but after a scoreless 2^nd, they realized they weren’t immune to the cold. PBC dropped 5 runs on CC to go up 9-0. CC searched for offense high and low, but again were turned away, thanks to some stellar defense in the outfield. PBC scored again in the 3rd, 3 runs worth, to go up 12. CC tried booting the ball high and far, however PBCs outfield were under it all the time. PBC struck again in the 4th, for 4 more runs to go up by 16. CC turned their focus to defense in the 5th, and were able to keep PBC off the board – for this inning, that is. PBC wanted more, and with an offensive switch, dropped 4 more runs in the 6^th to put the game out of reach and secure the win. Pitches Be Crazy wins, 20-0

Chocolate Sensation vs Bazinga: The weather was beginning to clear for the night cap, however Bazinga were shorthanded and couldn't field a team. Chocolate Sensation wins, 3-0

Memorial Ballpark - Week 2 Highlights

Saved by the Ball vs Hanging with Patch Adams: Hanging with Patch Adams had high hopes for their first win, while a Saved by the Ball win would keep them perfect in the night cap. SBB scored an easy run in the top of the 1st, but they had no idea what HPA was about to spring on them. The bottom half of the 1st inning brought in an incredible 7 runs for HPA! SBB stayed calm, stuck to their offense, and scratched another one home to make it a 7-2 contest. HPA was still out of breath from their 1st inning assault and were unable to score in the 2nd. SBB was held off the board in the 3rd and that spelled trouble. HPA regained their composure and lit up the night sky with an 8 run 3rd to go up 15-2. SBB didn’t give up and they scored another in the 4th. HPA had used up all their gas on offense, and went into prevention mode the rest of the game. SBB used every trick in the book, however it was HPA’s night on week 2. Hanging with Patch Adams wins, 15-3.

KickBoxing KickBallers vs Chocolate Sensation: KickBoxing KickBallers knew they were up against the veteran squad of Chocolate Sensation and came in with all they had. CS’s Mike Longton annihilated a 3 run HR to cap off a 4 run bottom of the 1st. KBKB was able to get a few runners on base, but with Demetrius Harris owning the strike zone, KBKB was left scoreless. Bottom of the 3rd, still 4-0, and Penny Whisenhunt blasted a 2 run triple to right field to spark a 3 run burst to give CS a 7-0 lead. Kyle Shelhammer of KBKB was done with seeing a 0 for them, and was able to boot a 2 run HR to left center to get on the board. CS answered back with 2 of their own but were stonewalled by a Sportscenter Top 10 diving catch by Andre D'Amour to keep the game at 9-2. CS was solid on defense, not allowing KBKB fully back in to the game and racking up another run in the 6th. KBKB had one more inning to get into the game, but Penny Whisenhunt’s diving catch held off the rally. Chocolate Sensation wins, 10-2.

Super Eagles vs Pitches Be Crazy: The Super Eagles were the 1st to strike on offense, putting 2 on the board in the top of the 2nd. Pitches Be Crazy knew they needed to keep the game within reach if they wanted to come out on top.  Super Eagles flew 2 more runs in to go up 4-0. PBC answered back by blasting 6 runs home in the 3rd. Super Eagles went back on the offensive and drove 1 home to cut the lead to 1. PBC scored 1 to counter, but were denied more thanks to an inning ending double play. PBC worked over the Super Eagles offense and denied them any runs in the 5th, while they added on 2 insurance runs to go up 9-5. Super Eagles kept the game close all night long, but not close enough. Pitches Be Crazy wins, 9-5.

Lights Out vs SchoolYard AllStars: Lights Out was on the board early with 3 fast and furious runs in the top of the 1st. SchoolYard AllStars attempts to score were turned away by 2 pop outs and a strikeout. Lights Out kept ‘em coming and booted 2 more across in the 2nd. SYAS was having trouble figuring out Wes Wilhelm's pitching, as nothing major connected for SYAS in the 2nd. However, in the 3rd, thanks in part to a drop in the infield, SYAS was able to scratch a run home while keeping LO off the board. Wes Willhelm shot back with a 2 run triple in the top of the 4th to go up by 9. SYAS stayed consistent on offense, and scored another run to cut LOs lead to 8. Top 7, LO hoped to get one more run home, but Matt Sayar of SYAS turned a solo double play to keep LO from doing so. Lights Out wins, 11-3.

CareCore vs Bazinga: Bazinga welcomed CareCore to the league by hammering home 7 runs in the bottom of the 1st. CareCore was throttled but stayed resilient, putting runners on in the 2nd, but Matt Howes denied them any chance to score. Bazinga seemed unsatisfied with the score, as they drove home 2 more in the 2nd to go up 9-0. CareCore used a good combo of bunts and line drives to get on base, but again were unable to break the shut out. Bazinga used their defense and converted it into offense again in the 3rd for 4 runs. CareCore’s Kiesha made a sensational catch to end Bazingas offense cold. Using this as motivation, CareCore finally got on the board in the 5th to end the shut out. Bazinga was not happy with giving up a run, and it showed as CareCore struck again in the 6th for 2 more runs while holding off Bazinga. CareCore was looking like they stole Bazingas momentum, as 2 outfield catches kept Bazinga off the scoreboard again. CareCore had their hearts set on a major rally, and were able to get 2 more across in the 7th, but then Bazinga said no more. Bazinga wins 13-5.

Memorial Ballpark - Week 1 Highlights

Bazinga vs Lights Out: The fall season took of with 2 heavyweights going at it. Wes Wilhelm was back on the mound for Lights Out to make a statement early in the year. Bazinga had other plans, as Bazinga dropped a 2 spot on Lights Out in the bottom of the 1st. Matt Bowes for Bazinga managed to keep Lights Out from crossing home plate. Bottom of the 3rd, still a 2-0 game, and Bazinga sent a ball deep into Mathew Atwood territory - his incredible falling catch kept the game close. Bottom 4, now it was Wes' turn for a diving catch to preserve the 2 run game. A force out in the 7th spelled victory for Bazinga. Bazinga wins, 2-0

Super Eagles vs Kickboxing Kickballers: In the 2nd of the early games, we had an array of streaks, both hot and cold. The Super Eagles were the first to strike and scored 1 in the bottom half of the 1st. KBKB blasted a 3-run burst in the 2nd, The Eagles went on to put runners on the corners, but KBKB stood firm and allowed none. KBKB wasn't done on offense though, as they tallied 3 more in the 3rd to go up 6-1. The Eagles used a defensive shift for the 4th and it worked as they let only 2 get by that inning. The
Eagles needed offense in a hurry, and KBKB kept them at bay through 5 while they racked up another run in the 5th. The Eagles had seen enough, and thanks to a defensive glitch, were able to score one in the 6th to cut the game to 9-2. KBKB put the exclamation point on the game, putting up double digit offense, and holding the Eagles to 1 in the 7th. Kickboxing Kickballers wins, 10-3 

Schoolyard AllStars vs Chocolate Sensation: Chocolate Sensation was looking to avenge last seasons semifinal performance while a new SchoolYard AllStar squad was making its first appearance. CS went to work early on the young SYAS team as they scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st. SYAS had a power boot in the 2nd that looked like it'd never come down. Penny Wainwright on the other hand had different ideas, making the deep outfield catch to preserve the shutout. CS went back to work on offense, scoring 2
in the bottom frame to go up 5-0. Top 3, and SYAS still steadily trying to break CS' defense, but Mike Longton makes a highlight reel over the shoulder grab to end the 3rd inning unscathed. Demetrius Harris was working on a gem for the season opener and did not disappoint, keeping SYAS scoreless through 5 while boosting CS lead to 9. SYAS had seen the light in the CS defense, and exposed it for all its worth, scoring 4 runs in the top of the 6th. It would've been more, yet Mr. Harris kicked the ball to the 1st baseman to get the final out in the 6th. Chocolate Sensation wins, 9-4

Hangin With Patch Adams vs Pitches Be Crazy: Pitches Be Crazy comes back this season looking to build on last season's progress, as Hangin With Patch Adams was welcomed as another new face in the league. PBC got the show started thanks to a 2 run shot by Bo Kelly in the top of the 1st. HPA fired right back and put one up on the board. Thanks to a chest deflect and catch, PBC were held up. Top 3, 2-1 PBC, and Bo Kelly strikes again, with yet another 2 run HR.  That's quickly followed up by a Ryan Patterson 2 run HR to extend the lead 6-1. HPA would not lay down for PBC, as they ran over people on their way to a 2 run 3rd to condense the game to 6-3. Some critical catches, held PBC to 1 run in the 4th. The game got defensive as no one could scratch across a run in the 5th. Top 6, and you remember that Bo Kelly guy? He does it again in the 6th, sending a solo shot to the dirt. Not to be outdone, Hannah represents the women on PBC with a 2 run HR to put PBC up 10-3. Top of the 7th, and HPA was trying to hold off the floodgates. Bo Kelly came back up to the plate with 2 on, and with his best kick of the night, he hit a 3 run HR (that ball may actually still be flying somewhere). HPA said their prayers and popped some vitamins, but couldn't put up anymore runs. Pitches Be Crazy wins, 19-3 

Saved By The Ball vs CareCore: Saved By The Ball was looking to have a great season debut, however CareCore was unseen on the field or parking lot. Saved By The Ball wins by forfeit, 3-0