Spring Softcore Kickball at Ballard Playfield Sundays

Eric must have been practicing in the off season as he was primed and ready to play right from the get-go in game one. Offensively, he kicked the bleep out of the ball going 5 for 6 with 6 RKI and 2 HR kicks--one of which was a smokin' line drive that cleared the outfielder and rolled all the way to the fence. On D, Eric roved the outfield stealing base hits with great running catches with nothing getting past him. It was a dominating effort and a well deserved POTW award.

Paco brought it all on Sunday night and bottom of the fifth needed it all. With his usual pirouette pitching delivery just mesmerizing the opponents coupled with his ability to get right on bunts from catcher or pitcher and make precision throws to first must have accounted for at least 50% of the total outs. [Although, we should share that glory with Jon at first who kept making ridiculous stretching catches.] Paco's offense was pretty sweet as well with a 3 for 4 night including a huge 2 run HR to center which ended up being the difference in a very competitive 1 run victory. Thanks for keeping it fun Paco and you deserve this POTW.

Chris really came through in the late innings in what was the 'game of the week' with a thrilling 7th inning finish. It started in the 6th with Chris recording the final out nailing the runner heading to 3rd. But it was Bubbies and Dolls trailing 8-2 when Chris comes up after 4 runs scored and smashes a liner for 2 more to tie up the game. He continued his great play into the 7th recording all 3 outs, one a spectacular diving catch in the dirt. Chris did it again in the bottom half as well, driving in the tying run and leading his team to a hard-earned victory.

Sam brought his complete game for some Sunday playoff kickball. He got started hot offensively in the first game, the semi's--with a 2 run home run in the 2nd inning. Then, after 4 scoreless innings deadlocked at 4 runs a piece and in extra innings, Sam laced a twisting liner to right that scored the go ahead run and sent his team to the finals. In the finale, Sam was all over the defense in right field making catch after catch including an amazing running catch with bases loaded in the 5th to keep the game close. His run scored in the 6th was not enough to bring home the gold but I think Sam and the Tots will be back soon to finish the deal.