Bryan Duffel

Kicks & Pitches

Kicks & Pitches

In a sport dominated by young bucks, when the veterans shine, it's extra glorious. Nothing says glorious like "The Duff". He may not have the quickness he used to, but Duff locked down left field all game, showing off his old man range. You keep doing you Duff. It's your world, we're just living in it.

Matt Philipp

I’ll come up with something later

Matt is usually a good sport, but this week he took it a step further by coming out a game early to help Biyeee Week in their time of need. After getting warmed up with them, he took over defensively on his team, throwing runners out from the hot corner. Thanks for showing up early and lending a helping hand Matt!

Matt Philipp

I’ll come up with something later

Matt is usually a good sport, but this week he took it a step further by coming out a game early to help Biyeee Week in their time of need. After getting warmed up with them, he took over defensively on his team, throwing runners out from the hot corner. Thanks for showing up early and lending a helping hand Matt!

Krystle Coombes

Off Constantly

The rare Week 2 opening day happened this week for Off Constantly, a veteran team with a shining new star: Krystle Coombes. Krystle stepped to the plate like she had played 100 games before, laying down some textbook bunts, and giving the heavy kickers runners to work with. Great first day Krystle!

Morgan Crawford

2 Legit 2 Kick

Still learning the game, Morgan chose opening day of Winter to have her coming out party. She did all the right things Sunday, getting on base, laying down some sweet bunts, and catching a couple balls at 2nd. Things are trending up for this Beaver Believer.

Kevin Ripka

Biyeee Week

Way, way back in the history of Underdog... there was El Robotico Diablo. This dominant team ran through the competition like a hot knife through butter consistently. But, people get older. They get married. They have children. Every supergroup eventually disbands. And that left one of their stars without a home. So what would a player looking for a new home do? They would become one of the few chosen leaders of Indy teams. And that's exactly what Kevin did. He became a leader to those who were just cutting their teeth with Underdog. He helped perpetuate the "Underdog Way", having fun at every turn. Recently, we learned that Kevin would be moving from Portland to Phoenix. I'd love to keep this as a positive write-up, and say things like Phoenix will be better with Kevin there, but honestly, we'd be remiss if we didn't talk about how much it will hurt to not have Kevin's energy, smiles, and infectious laugh at the fields every Sunday. Ask around. You won't be able to find a player who doesn't love Kevin. This last Sunday, Kevin went out the only way he should. He won two championships. One with a team of veterans; one with a team of upstarts. And all the while, he was laughing. We're going to miss you Kevin.

Josiah Lewis - Comeback Player of the Year?

Calf Size XXL

Bobby Sucks

Not sure if you saw it, but Josiah morphed himself into an all star this past week out on the kickball field. An up and down career has led to bits of ridicule shouted towards around and over Josiah by the rest of the Bobby Sucks squad; always in the most positive light of course. We aren't sure what Josiah put in his coffee between the first and last game but whatever it was it worked. With a go go gadget like boot he was sending the ball into orbit and making spectacular catches all over the field. It was a team effort to bring Bobby Sucks their first victory but it was earned and a joy to watch. Congratulations to all!

John Kusluch

2 Legit 2 Kick

Bottom of the 7th. Down 2 runs. Hope is dwindling for 2 Legit 2 Kick. After a lead-off single, followed by a blooper into left, John Kusluch steps up, with runners on, no outs, looking to play hero ball. In typical fashion, John swings at the first pitch, and launches a ball into right-center field, just over the outstretched fingers of the outfielder. Quickly on Morgan and Chase's heels, John rounds the bases, with a walk-off 3 run homer. Just another day at the office for the cardiac kids of 2 Legit.

Anisa Babar

Bunt Stuff

Bunt Stuff is a dream team. They collectively have all the tools to run through the competition, but in a league where women have the option to play small-ball and bunt their way on base, Anisa did the opposite. Those who have played against Anisa know you have to be honest on defense and not creep up. Today, she proved it by crushing a ball deep into the outfield, and using her speed to round the bases. Don't play her shallow, she'll burn you everytime.