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![SPR[09] Softcore Kickball in Everett Thursdays Champs: CHOPPER.......kickballs](/contentimages/0512091308_2345.JPG)
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Undefeated Champions!
The final game of the night came down to the #1 and #2 seeds in the league and the game did not disappoint!
While the game itself was a back and forth struggle to get runs on the board "Chopper" came thru in the bottom of the 6th inning to get the go ahead run and then close it down in the 7th to give them a 6 to 5 victory over Shawn Kemp's Firstborn. What an exciting game with excellent defense and key plays! Awesome play! |
![SPR[09] Rookie Kickball Downtown Mon/Wed Champs: Cobra Kai](/contentimages/0420092302_0360.JPG)
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Attack of the Snake
The game began with a slight sprinkle, promising to make running and stopping almost impossible for either the Cobra Kai or the 5th Grade Sports Legends. Cobra Kai took an early lead, and then suddenly the 5th Graders were chomping at their heels, putting the game within 2 points, 8-6 in the 5th inning. Led by their fearless playground leader, Brandi, the 5th graders were making a play for the lead. However, Steven from Cobra Kai kept up his knack for getting double plays and the game ended in the 7th with Cobra Kai being triumphant! What a game! |
![SPR[09] Softcore Kickball Downtown Tues/Thurs Champs: Booze on First](/contentimages/0422091624_1311.JPG)
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Booze Walks it Off
Both corners came out punching in the opening rounds of the Downtown championship Thursday night, plating one apiece in each of the first two innings. Slowly and steadily, however, Serenity by Jan began to pull ahead, kicking in six runs in the third through sixth innings, while holding Booze on First to just three in the same period. Entering the seventh with all the momentum and a comfortable lead, Jan ran across one more insurance run to put themselves up nine to five. Booze on First, down to their last three outs and needing four runs to force extra innings, shortened their swings and began chipping away at the presumptive champions with a flurry of singles. In no time Booze had small-balled their way into a tie with Jan. Up stepped Jenella Young with just one out and the winning run on third. She grounded, seemingly harmlessly, back to the pitcher who looked to third and decided to take a chance on the throw to first where he narrowly forced out Young. Continuing the trend of aggressive base running so firmly established in the first, the runner on third bolted with the throw from the mound, beating the return toss from first, capping Booze on First’s remarkable five run, come-from-behind victory. |
![SPR[09] Softcore Kickball at U-District Playfield Mon/Wed Champs: Starbucks](/contentimages/0422091347_0995.JPG)
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Another Day for Kickball Champions
Starting off with Kick Tease versus BDA, there was an upset. Fighting through the muddy trenches between home and third base, pitcher Nicole Turner (BDA) showed no fear in catching the ball for her team. It remained a tight game until it neared the end and Kick Tease showed them what they were made of!
Come round to the final game, Kick Tease matched up with the mighty Starbucks. Hoping for another upset, Kick Tease just couldn't hold off Starbucks. With Joe Janacek diving for catches, and closing out the game with a sweet tag out for the guy going to home, he demonstrated Starbucks star power. |
![SPR[09] Softcore Kickball at Ballard Boys & Girls Club Sundays Champs: Stinky Fingers](/contentimages/0403091233_0162.JPG)
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Smelly Title!
No surprises here. Stinky Fingers proved definitively that they deserved their #1 ranking all season. In an all around high scoring afternoon, The Fingers first took out Liverburst by a score of 27-14. The Gypsies had a bit more drama in their semi-final matchup. Although they put up runs with ease, Sexual Harassment Pandas kept hanging around, and a big bottom of the 7th put them within reach of the comeback upset, but they fell one run short, losing 20-19.
In the final it was Stinky Fingers' experience and poise that won out, and although the Gypsies gave it their all, they were outmatched by Stinky Fingers, who took the championship off a 20-8 performance.
Congratulations, Stinky Fingers! |
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Crushed Balls and Inflated Egos!
Underdog Kickball: Where Amazing Happens!
Another fantastic finish to a great season! After Mr. Yuk bested Off In A Corner in their early game and Inflated Egos received a free pass to the championship game due to a forfeit by the Sandbaggers, the two met for a winner take all final.
It looked like all Mr. Yuk early and often, as they slowly and steadily worked their way to a 5-1 lead. But Inflated Egos started to show signs of life in the bottom of the 5th inning, adding one run, then another couple in the 6th, and finally tying it in the bottom of the 7th.
We were going to extra innings.
Each team made use of their bonus base runner in the 8th and tacked on a run, but some good defense limited the damage on both sides and neither team could pull away.
The stakes were raised again in the 9th with yet another base runner added to the mix. Mr. Yuk was able to load the bases in the top half with no outs, but couldn't bring in any runs due to Inflated Egos' stellar defense. When the tables were turned in the bottom half, Mr. Yuk couldn't hold and the game was decided with an infield single bringing in the winning run. The Inflated Egos took it 7-6 in the bottom of the 9th! WOW!
Congratulations to both teams on a hard fought game and to Inflated Balls and Deflated Egos for their stunning come from behind win! |
![SPR[09] Midcore Kickball at U-District Playfield Tues/Thurs Champs: Thunder Thighs](/contentimages/0422091347_1009.JPG)
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Thunder Thighs Thwart the Competition
Thunder Thighs battled tooth and nail and tackled insurmountable odds en route to their first championship…not to mention it was 90 friggin degrees!
Their first obstacle came in the form of “Where My Pitches At?” A playoff tested team who had reached or won the championship in all 3 of their past leagues. The game was back and forth and was tied 5-5 going into the 6th. The Thighs were able to capitalize on a defensive miscue and tack on 5 runs. The lead proved to be too much for the Pitches and the Thighs won 10-7 to advance to the championship game.
The next challenge for the Thighs was the “Champ” shirt clad team of Indiana Jones and the Book of Kicks. Indiana Jones jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the 1st, but the Thighs were able to maintain their energy from their first win and quickly even the game at 1-1. Both teams battled fiercely on the defensive end and it was all tied up 3-3 going into the 6th. Ravi Mikkelsen pwned in the top of the inning and made three stellar catches in spite of being sprained, bruised and scraped in no less than 3 different places. This defensive masterpiece led the Thighs into the bottom of the inning with the heart of their order coming to the plate. They were able to get runners to second and third with only one out when Colin Davis stepped up to the plate. He blasted a fly ball to deep center and allowed the runner to easily score from 3rd; giving the Thighs a 4-3 lead and leaving them three outs from eternal kickball glory. The Thunder Thighs defensive dominance extended into the 7th and they were able to hold on to their slim lead in spite of their opponents getting runners in scoring position.
Congrats Thunder Thighs, you earned it! Wear your shirts proud and good luck repeating next season!
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![SPR[09] Midcore Kickball at Ballard Playfield Sundays Champs: Nuff Said](/contentimages/0327091655_0689.JPG)
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They did work!..."Nuff Said"
Nuff Said were on a mission. They rolled through the Quarters and Semis with solid wins. Boozing Blue Ballers were talking Cinderella story with a major upset of the #1 seed, and big win over a past champ. But this was the night for the maroon warriors.
Led by POTW Brian O'Neil, Nuff Said took their second league title. |
![SPR[09] Softcore Kickball at Ballard Playfield Sundays Champs: Booze on First](/contentimages/0327091655_0666.JPG)
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Booze on First takes first league title
The entire playoffs featured close games, making for a great playoff atmosphere.
Das Boot made their veteran run to the finals, but the mix of tough "D" and clutch offense led to Booze on First winning their first league title. POG Ankush had some amazing catches and the ladies pestered Das on the basepaths all night. |
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