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Team ScheduleThursday, June 11 |
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Kicks are for kids
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Loss 5 - 8 |
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Thursday, June 18 |
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Visitor
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Angry Pirates
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Win 10 - 6 |
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Thursday, June 25 |
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Home
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Thunder Thighs
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Win 6 - 5 |
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Tuesday, July 7 |
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Home
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Roger's Cleveland Steamers
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Win 7 - 0 |
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Home
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Turner & Hoochies
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Win 6 - 5 |
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Thursday, July 16 |
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Psst...your balls are showing
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Win 9 - 2 |
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Tuesday, July 21 |
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Team BadonkaDonk
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Win 7 - 0 |
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Tuesday, July 28 |
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Visitor
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Thunder Thighs
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Win 6 - 3 |
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| 8:00 PM | Field 1 |
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Win 5 - 4 |
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Thursday, July 23 |
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PLAYOFFS
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The final four were the right four; smart, veteran teams who kept their cool and played the game right. There were no meltdowns, mental mistakes, or emperors with no clothes. Each team played their best game in their quest for glory... and they did it all in 90 degree heat.
The day started off with a good game between Thunder Thighs and Kick and Jiggle. Kick and Jiggle, fresh off their Red Rubber Showdown championship came out cool and confident. Thunder Thighs kept it close till the end, but Kick and Jiggle had just a little more in every department- a little more kicking and a little better fielding- and they were able to pull out the win 6-3.
Turner and Hoochies kept their game with Kicks are For Kids close in early innings, but while the two teams were on par with their fielding, it was the Kicks superior firepower that made the difference. A well placed grand slam by the Kicks in middle innings was the real difference maker, and while the Hoochies made some waves with what could have been an improbable rally at the top of the 7th inning, they ultimately fell short, losing 9-5.
The stage was set- the two best teams all season were to meet in the championship, both teams with championship experience.
And the game did not disappoint.
Defense was key throughout in a low scoring affair. Defense defense defense. Both teams played each other well and had to manufacture runs out of thin air, getting base runners with bunts or infield singles, and then only scoring them on tag ups from outfield flies.
Kick and Jiggle was able to jump out 2-0 early on, but the lead never seemed a sure thing, and as the game went on, and Kicks are for Kids narrowed it to 2-1 and then tied it at 2 late, the question became: who would crack first?
The turning point came late in the game. After finally tying it up, Kicks are For Kids looked like the had all the momentum and were poised to take their first lead, when Kick and Jiggle pitcher Matt Otten single-handedly changed the game. With a runner on first, a short pop-bunt to the left infield looked as if it might bounce out foul... until Matt made a diving catch on his back and then from his knees doubled up the runner at one, who was sure (as just about everyone else was) that there was no way he was going to catch it.
Now, going into the top of the 7th after an unbelievable play, Kick and Jiggle had all the momentum back, and they were able to capitalize by tacking on two runs. In the bottom of the 7th, it was desperation, do-or-die time for Kicks are For Kids. Down two, the bases were juiced with two outs as their captain came up to kick. It looked like Kick and Jiggle could break out the champagne as the kicker booted a high pop up to the infield, but then... DROP. TWO RUNS SCORE. EXTRA INNINGS.
While that could have been the mental death blow for Kick and Jiggle, they kept their composure in the top of the 8th, scoring their extra base runner to pull ahead by 1. Again, Kicks are for Kids were up against it in their half. A great catch in the outfield by Courtney Thorne held Kicks' extra runner at second and got the first out. Two more consecutive infield pop-ups and this time, there were no drops; Kick and Jiggle had sealed their victory for another championship.
Congratulations on a well earned victory, Jigglers!
This was the game that almost got away from Kick and Jiggle. What looked like an easy third out to seal a victory turned into a drop that scored two runs and sent the game to extra innings, where the Jigglers barely held on. But let's go back a bit and look at why Kick and Jiggle had the lead to begin with. Sure there was good offense, but even better defense, with one clear standout player, Matt Otten, and one amazing play. Matt has graced this space before with his gold glove efforts on the pitcher's mound but he outdid even himself with what might have been the play of the season in the championship game- a diving catch of a short infield popup on his back, which he then instantly turned the double play on by throwing out the completely unawares baserunner off of first. Not only was the play itself fantastic, but it was a timely literal game-changer. Kicks are for Kids had just tied the game up, had the momentum and were looking to take their first lead, when Matt's play ended the inning, stole their thunder, and fired up his own team in the process going into the last inning where they were bale to retake the lead. Congratulations, Matt- it's your show.
Matt Otten turned in a dominating performance for Kick and Jiggle Tuesday night in the U District. Matt got the complete game shutout and it was no accident, as he was making a lot of the outs himself. At least 2 or 3 times he caught balls that were rocketed right back at him and looked like sure singles. Solid all around.
Darren single handedly saved Kick and Jiggle's hopes of winning the game. In the top of the 8th he made an unassisted double play with one out and the bases loaded that ended the inning and gave Kick and Jiggle the opportunity to win the game in the bottom half of the inning.
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Slappin the bases
Red Rubber Showdown 8
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GTK - Gym, Tan, Kickball
Fall Co-ed Kickball at Lower Woodlands Wednesdays
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I Touched All Your Bases....High Five!!
Red Rubber Showdown 7
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Multiple Scoregasms
Spring Co-ed Kickball at Ballard Playfield Sundays
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Kickin' on the reg
Fall Co-ed Kickball at Lower Woodlands Thursdays
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I Touched All Your Bases...High Five!!
Red Rubber Showdown 6
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Dr. Sanchez and the Ballers
Summer Midcore Kickball at Ballard Boys and Girls Club Tues/Thurs
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Rented Balls
Spring Big Turkey Bowling at Sunset Wednesdays 9:30
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First Place
Winter Big Turkey Bowling at Sunset Wednesdays 9:30pm
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Dr. Sanchez and the Ballers
Summer Midcore Kickball at Ballard Boys and Girls Club Tues/Thurs
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John Daly's AA Support Group
Drinks on the Links #11 - Wednesdays
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We Don't Kick Blue Balls
Fall Co-ed Kickball at Lower Woodlands Tuesdays
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