Fall Softcore Co-ed Kickball at Sewallcrest Park Sundays

Patrick brought his "A" game today along with the help of his teammates pumping each other up for an epic game against the Douche Newtons. With the Recess Renegades threatening to take down the returning champs in their first game back this season Patrick stepped up his defense and intensity late in the game. He moved between spectacular leaping catches that everyone assumed would make it over his head at third base, to mega-range fielding of fly balls almost out-of-play. With the game tied 8-8 in the top of the 7th inning Patrick did let out a little secret though...he was nervous about their possible upset on Week 1. Oh well, it sure didn't show!

Usually the Player of the Week award will go to someone that made an interesting or spectacular play or showed spirit of some sort that stood out that week. This week it goes to Tracy who as captain couldn't think of anyone that really stood out from her team so she just said, "ah, I don't know...just give it to me!" It's that amazing sense of teamwork and friendship among Kicking Sunday Mass that keeps them on top of their game week after week.

A super awesome catch was made by a super awesome dude! In the first half of the game Trevor was playing second base and made one of the most spectacular catches (the best I've seen this season) for a key out that put Canada? in position to take the momentum and eventually the game! Trevor's unique Matrix-like spin to his left and backwards he gave up his entire body to snatch the ball out of mid-air to everyone's surprise!

Softball players shouldn't be allowed to play...they're too good. That's according to El Diablo Roboticos after their own teammate, Emily, made a truly amazing catch. It was the bottom of the 7th inning and Booze On First had a player on first base and zero outs. A hard kick down the right field line looked to almost everyone as a sure kick...at least a double. From all accounts it was the start of a rally by Booze to come back from double digits. Emily just said, NO! With a hard sprint towards the ball Emily got there just in time to stick her left hand out to stop the ball...Wait! She didn't just make a one-handed catch did she??? Yes she did but she didn't stop there! A rope of a throw back to first base from right field doubled up the runner who got caught not tagging up in time. With that Emily stopped all hopes of a late rally and sealed the game for El Diablo Roboticos. Oh, and Kevin nor his scabs get anything this week!

It was a hard decision on who to give POW to this week but when it came down to it I believe the entire El Diablo Roboticos crew deserved it. Any one person could have earned honorable mention on their team this week. Plays like Tim's over-the-head catch, Emily's stealth solid defense in right field, Sarah's bendiness, or the Jester's dud of a performance all stick out in my mind. Way to go El Diablo crew!