Summer Softcore Kickball in Everett Thursdays

The 'Iceman' represented his nickname well by throwing some stone-cold pitches and keeping the kickers cool in a big opening day double header. Game 1 was just a warm up for a breakout performance in the second game. Covering bunts from the mound and making some quick moves for a couple key catches kept his shutout performance going to the 4th inning. Offensively, Tony just kept blasting big kicks down the lines, usually for fouls, but in the 3rd inning he finally connected. A monster smash down the right field line that started left straightened out and somehow avoided the slice bouncing just inside the line for a 2-out RKI double. He eventually scored in what ended up being a game-changing 5 run rally for Swift Kick that helped carry them to an opening day victory.

'Alpha' Maggie lived up to her title by reaching base in every at bat except for one--and it was a doubleheader. In game 1, she had 4 runs scored and played superb D every where she went--pitcher, outfielder and some spectacular first base. Game 2 was no different, making a huge double-play from the mound to end a rally and chasing down some nice snatches while roaming center field, she was a defensive force. Maggie came through offensively again in game 2 with a the help of some puppy love. She had 2 RKI's and at least 2 more runs scored using her speed and skills on the bases as a lethal weapon [to opponent victories]. It was a complete and dominating effort in leading NICE SNATCH to 2 big wins in the sweep of the double header.

Bobby used his incredible speed and aggressive base-running to really get his team fired up for the championship. After a nice single, he took 3rd on a throw to first and just kept running to score--starting what ended up as a 5 run 2nd inning. In the 5th, he made an amazing evasive maneuver after rounding 3rd and scored another big run as Nice Snatch had just put 3 on the board to get close. His defense from catcher was masterful as well. If a bunt wasn't perfect his jump on the ball and extremely accurate rocket throws to first were a sure out and the game changer that solidified another championship win for Shawn Kemp.