Summer Rookie Kickball Downtown Mon/Wed

Stefanie did a great job on defense, she had solid pitching as well as 2 amazing catches on line drives up the middle. Great game Stefanie.

This weeks player of the week goes to Jesse Pasichnyk of "Hoop Dreams". With one big kick of the Big Red Round Ball, he set his team up to take away a win from their opponents. In the bottom of the 7th, Hoop Dreams were down 2 runs and facing a loss. Jesse had different plans as he knocked in the two runs to tie it, then awaited on third as the go ahead run which played out on the next bunt. Great job Jesse, this was defenitely the game of the week as well. Great job both teams!

Dave proved that denim is back - willing the Yellow team (Big Balls, Small Feet) to a big ballin' victory on Wednesday despite the handicap of playing in full length jeans. Both on offense and defense the jeans willed him to victory. Nice work Dave.

Madeline Dow seemed to be everywhere on the field on Wednesday night... Maybe it's because she was. Dow played pitcher, catcher, and a variety of other positions for the Platypus of the Northern Territory, and contributed greatly despite her team's loss. Dow's greatest accomplishment came on the basepaths, however, as she dodged, dipped, ducked, dove, and dodged her way out of an out on her way to first base. With stunning prowess, Dow turned to locate the ball and duck out of the way, narrowly escaping an out. Dow helped her team in a variety of ways on Wednesday night, which must be why her team nominated her as their MVP that night, making her the Player of the Week.

For most of the world, Wednesday night was a normal weeknight. For the Platypus of the Northern Territory, Wednesday night was "70's Tennis Player" themed kickball night! James Amspacher showed up the game on Wednesday ready to play, complete with a headband, short shorts, a polo, and of course, a vintage tennis racket. But James' effort didn't stop there. James took his trusted tennis racket into the field as well, using it to field the ball on a number of plays, including some that made the play more difficult. This loyalty to the tennis racket earned James unspeakable respect from the 70's tennis community, and a Player of the Week nod from Underdog Sports.

Dan anderson's leg was bionic this week. He booted the red rubber ball all over the field. His biggest bomb came late in the game. With runners in scoring position Dan wound up his cyborg leg and smashed the ball deep, way back, to right center field. The ball almost landed on the sidewalk but was ruled "out of play" after only 1 or 2 bounces.

Janelle is the epitome of a good sport. She had a tough day at the dish but it never showed. She ended up with a couple of sacrifice bunts as fielder's made some tough plays to get her out. Her spirits were high through it all and you can tell no matter what kickball throws her way, she will be there to enjoy the game. She was an inspiration to her team and that's why she is the player of the week!

There were some honorable mentions this week, Greg Langlais of It's Business Time also had some great defense this week. He knocked a big fly too which helped them survive a nice comeback from the Emoticons. Of course, Ben Rucker had the Game winning kick which deserves mentioning. The star this day, however, was Janelle; a natural born kickballer! Great job everyone.

Matt Ross was a textbook example of hustle on the field Wednesday night. He led Kick In A Box to a decisive 9-1 win in the Championship Game. Most notably, Ross made an incredible evasive move to dodge a thrown ball as he came across the plate to score in the fourth inning. There was also a co-player of the week, and that was the team mascot Henry. Most dogs don't have the tenacity to get out on the field, but Henry tried his best to shake the collar and get out and play. He inspired Kick In A Box, and was certainly an integral part of their championship run.