Summer Softcore/Rookie Co-ed Kickball at Peninsula Park Mon/Wed

Nathan started off his summer right, kickball underdog style in NoPo. He was backed by upbeat thunder bears and showing his support for them too. Coaching at 3rd and from behind the plate, while giving out chest bumps between innings. Nice teamwork and spirit.
Great game played by both teams.

Monday night at Kenton and the drunken kelseys got off to a scoring start against the case of the Mondays. Although case of the Mondays might have started slow, they brought it together at the end, playing D and scoring runs.
Kevin leading the way with an unassisted double play and getting himself on base. Nice work and great play by both sides. Happy Monday

Ariel Whitacer was a solid teammate and player the whole game, but her true moment of glory came in the 7th inning when she ran up the hill deep into foul territory, fighting both time and gravity as she stretched her arm out to great lengths to initiate what might have also been considered an attempt at juggling. The ball bounced off her hand once, twice, and one more time before she finally managed to squash its life essence and capture the out.

Coming up to bat has never been so fun! Whether standing, stretching, blowing his noise maker, fixing his birthday hat or pulling his shirt up to show off his "abs" Mr. Spriggs made sure every batter was having a good time. Not only did Justin entertain but he advised on strategies and even handed out gifts for opposing runners as the passed home, including what may have been the smoothest set-up for a nice date at a coffee shop... "I'm there around 3pm," he said as one of Kick and Go's female players crossed home and grabbed the free coffee card he had placed down in front of the base. Well played Spriggs!

Not only was it Maggie's birthday tonight, but she was a real freak of nature on the diamond. Kick after kick and catch after catch...Maggie was all over the place! Great job Maggie - now go get some birthday beers!!!

Corinna Smith was an integral member of her team, providing athleticism, sportsmanship, spirit and smiles to her teammates through her team's game tonight at Peninsular Park. As if these things weren't enough, she also brought face-paint that she used to adorn her kicking comrades! By time the game was over, it was hard to find a member of Thunder Bears that wasn't accentuated by Corinna. Corinna and her team brought flair and style to an already great game. Keep up the style!

Brian Conley, referred to as Toxic Sweatball by his teammates, was in fact a sweatball by the end of his double header tonight. Brian and his team played with only 8 brave souls on the field, a death sentence for most teams in the playoffs. This did not scare Brian or his teammates on 3rd Base With Your Mom, and they played two great games to secure a spot in the finals. Great job Brian and great job 3rd Base With Your Mom! Keep bringing the kicks and the fun!

This week saw many exciting plays, but perhaps the most exciting was during the semi-final match between Friends of the Devil and Peg You in the Head. This mash-up saw two great teams play a close game, with plenty of excitement and action. One scene of particular intensity occurred when a player from Peg You in the Head was caught in a pickle situation between 3rd base and home. After a couple throws back and forth, an attempt to hit the player with the ball was missed and the ball went towards 3rd base as the runner ran home. Scott had fallen to the ground but was not going to let this stop him, and throw the ball over his head down the base line towards home plate. The ball had some speed and managed to clip the player in the back legs on his final strides into home. Scott is Underdogger of the week for his sweet moves from anywhere on the field!