Monday, November 16, 2009

Game 7 Recap: Best Win Ever

Well, the playoffs get under way this week and we will be on the outside looking in. However, we did a great job of rallying to win our final two games and nearly get our first bid. The last game was particularly memorable as we got our biggest win ever.

In case you forgot, we were able to build a big lead early, after scoring one in the first, three in the second and six in the third to build a 10-0 lead. Seal lost his bid for a perfect game in the bottom of the third, but we were still able to hold on for a 13-2 win.

There were quite a few great individual performances, here's the highlight reel:

Mike led off our big third inning with a hit and then scored on a sac fly. He was 2-4 with two runs scored and was firing peas across the year. Hollywood execs are in talks to make a "Rookie of the Year" sequel based on young Mike's fine first season.

Like Deion Sanders so many years ago, Jason had no problem making it to games before jet setting around the country. Like Popeye popping a can of spinach, our vaunted number two kicker powered down a Red Bull and Vodka and then powered the offense. In his first at bat he did some fine dancing around the ball to draw a walk, before adding a sac RBI in the third. Crook has also been nominated for drunkest player after the game.

What a night for Buntin' Becca! She had been feeling down because she had missed our previous two wins, but in this game she made sure she would experience victory and played a little rough. At the plate, B-Doc was a perfect 4-4 again at the plate scoring two runs. She also had a good game at third, eyeing up which bunts were going to roll foul.

As if one seventh inning home run wasn't enough, Jeff ran the team's steak of games with last innign homers to two. In all, he tallied 4 RBI's on the night and made several good catches in left. He also endured my raid on his house as I was searching for my cell phone.

Andrew also had two hits in a score, and earned a hold in a relief appearance. Even more importantly, he was tracking down fly balls like a mad men in right field, making him likely to earn a gold glove. After the game, he also shared his secrets of his fantasy football success.

Angie had a big night at the plate, going 3-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Even better was her throws back to the pitcher as the catcher.

Seal was also 2-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. He also won his second game on the mound as he retired the side in the first two innings. You knew he was going to be on that night, just watch his confidence striding to the mound.

Mark made the move to the left side of the outfield and made some good catches. Even better, he was a perfect 3-3 at the plate with two runs. I was going to describe Mark's munting skills too, but when I Googled munting I found some disgusting definitions of the word; search at your own risk.

Jackie returned after a series of early games and was a big-time contributor. She was 3-3 including a 2-RBI double that pushed us ahead 10-0. She also played a mean game at first and I think recorded a key put-out on a throw from Mike.

Tim was also back and got a hit, scored and created a signature style with his over-the-shoulder outfield catches. His and Andrew's outfield play on the right side was very key in keeping Kick in the Grass down.

Nate broke out of a slump with two hits and two RBIs, and most importantly dried out the scorebook after the other team kicked beer on it. He then battled Jason for drunkest person of the game. Those bastards!

Allie didn't have her best hitting day, but did call a great game behind the plate and really worked the umpire to get strikes. She is also in the running for Assistant Coach of the Year for the crafty way she drew up the defense on her iPod touch.

Well, it was a very fun season and we set a franchise record for wins. See you at the end of the year party Dec. 12!