Summer Midcore Kickball at Ballard Boys and Girls Club Tues/Thurs

Marko provided game-changing defense for Goat Rodeo on Tuesday, flying all over the field making catch after catch. The shortstop seemed to be wherever the play was, leading the way to a 5-2 win. He also used his speed to get on base and help the offense on their march to victory.

Kyle had about as close to a perfect game as possible Tuesday night in Ballard. Aside from some great pitching and relays to first for easy outs, Kyle smashed a 3 RKI triple that broke the game wide open for his team after things being close for a long time. Cheers, Kyle, you earned it.

The NADS may have been a little overmatched against the fearsome Dr. Sanchez and the Ballers, but that doesn't mean they were going to go down without a fight, or without having a good time. The NADS, and in particular Carrie Runde, hustled on every play, giving it their all. Carrie had one dive into first to barely beat out a throw, and followed it up with a split onto second base to just make it there. She seemed to be making it around the bases on sheer willpower. She could not be stopped. GO NADS! Err... well, you know what we mean.

The player of the week this week is Jill Wiggins. when the game should have ended on a called strikeout jill yelled at her team that they wouldn't let the game end on a lame call like that.Thanks Jill, you were the perfect example of the Underdog spirit out there.

Player of the week goes to Sean Pollock from team BadonkaDonk. Sean made a great defensive play in left-center field in the third inning, diving and catching a deep fly ball! In the top of the 7th inning, with team Rubber Balls and Liquor rallying with the bases loaded and one out, Sean turned a game-ending double play fielding a short bunt, getting the force out at home, and then doubling up the batter at first! Congrats to Sean Pollock! Honorable mentions go to pitcher Brian Piper who STRUCK OUT three consecutive batters to kill a potential rally! Honorable mentions also go to Jill Wiggins who, playing first base, collided with the runner and still held on to the ball to make the out! Congrats to team BadonkaDonk!!!!

Kyle played a great all around game on Tuesday to lead Dr. Sanchez and the Ballers into the Ballard Boys and Girls Club Midcore finals. He pitched the entire game, playing great defense on bunts and always making good decisions. His biggest contribution, however, came with the bases loaded and the score tied in the bottom of the sixth. Kyle blasted a kick to deep left center which bounced off the fielder's hands, driving in two. The team would hold on from there for an exciting 8-6 victory.