Who: The Ladybugs vs. Should Have Been Swallowed
Where: Sahlen Stadium Field #2
When: Thursday, October 2nd 8:15PM
The Ladybugs
Team Captain: Devon Cottle
Team Sponsor: Matthew's East End Grill
Captain's Pre-Game Strategy: "Our strategy? I'm gonna have to think about that. Um...can I get back to you?"
Should Have Been Swallowed
Team Captain: Danny Gibaud
Team Sponsor: Prepps
Captain's Pre-Game Strategy: "We don't have a strategy - we just like playing. We got a bunch of newbies, I got my parents playing with us. So I guess our strategy is just to have fun...and possibly win, but it's never gonna happen."
Clear skies, crisp air, and an endless lava flow of cold beer set the tone for Thursday nights kickoff between the ever-so dainty Ladybugs and Should Have Been Swallowed. Techno music blasting from the speakers had all the players frantically searching for their glow sticks as they completed their squat thrusts, slammed their drinks, and took to the field. Game on!
The 1st Inning:
Should Have Been Swallowed went down hard during their first ups - shooting blanks all over the field. 3 kicks + 3 outs = side retired. It's simple math children.
Pumped up from their Jeter-like moves in the field, the Ladybugs took their turn at the plate. The first kick of the inning landed a runner on first, as the right fielder bobbled and dropped what "Should Have Been..." an easy out. Fast forward to two outs and a runner on first...the Ladybugs sent a ball sailing into far left - bringing in a run. Another drill to left and a short kick to third loaded the bases like a shotgun at a Young Jeezy concert. Luckily for Swallowed, a force out at second ended what could have been a devastating blow to any kickballers ego.
The 2nd Inning:
After an embarrassing start to the game, Should Have Been Swallowed brushed the rug burns off their knees, attempting to redeem themselves during the top of the 2nd. First kick...pop out to center. Second kick...pop out to center. (At this point somebody should have told them to stop kicking to center.) Third kick...pop out to center. (But they didn't.) Still 1-0 Ladybugs.
Upon returning to the plate with freshly filled beers, the Ladybugs were at it again. Back to back drives to the outfield landed runners on 1st and 2nd respectively. In an attempt to kill the kicking mojo...the Swallowed's center fielder paused the game for the longest shoe tying session on record. A clever attempt, (no one noticed he was wearing Velcro), but an unsuccessful one. A hanger kicked to right drove in a run before the inning ended. 2-0 Bugs.
The 3rd Inning:
Inspired by hearing "Moves Like Jagger" played throughout the stadium, Should Have Been Swallowed ramped up their kicking skills in the 3rd. With a grounder to left, a bunt to first, and a long drive to center, they were on the board...squashing Ladybugs as they rounded the bases.
Stunned by the drastic turn around, the Ladybugs choked on Swallowed's pitching moves during the bottom of the inning. Pop ups, force outs, and being hit in the back with balls left the inning scoreless. 2-1 Ladybugs lead.
The 4th Inning:
Down by one run and flying high from the 3rd inning, Should Have Been Swallowed ejaculated balls all over the field during the top of the 4th. With base runners galore and a ground rule double, Swallowed climaxed, bringing in 3 runs. 4-2 Swallowed.
The Ladybugs, now visibly shaken and drunk, attempted to answer back and catch Swallowed in a postcoital nap. However, they did not anticipate the cat-like reflexes of the third baseman - catching multiple line drives without the need for catnip or a scratching post. Inning over.
The 5th Inning:
With a 2 run lead and big swollen heads, Should Have Been Swallowed took to the plate with rock hard...feet? After a pop up to short and a throw out at 1st, Swallowed finally landed on base when the Ladybugs pitcher confused the game of kickball with soccer. Back to back successful kicks brought the score to 5-2.
To get the momentum shifting, the Ladybugs brought in the fists and shouted a team chant before sending off the first kick of the inning. Though their cheer was no match for the sic rhymes being laid down by Little John on the loud speaker, it did do some damage to the scoreboard. With the help of a few fielding errors, the Ladybugs sent home 2 runners...bringing the score to a 5-4 game. Yes, we know this is getting intense...simmer down.
The 6th Inning:
With a marginal lead, Should Have Been Swallowed felt pressure during the top of the inning...taking most of it out on the umpire. Their four year old temper tantrums led them to drop bombs in the field - not those kind of bombs, those would get us fined. Even with their second base runner getting tea-bagged on her way to third, Swallowed still managed to put 2 runs up on the board.
"Rah-Rah...we are the Ladybugs...Rah!" The fearsome Ladybug cheer intimidated Should Have Been Swallowed into making a series of ridiculous fielding errors during the bottom of the 6th. Looking like the Rockettes during their Christmas Spectacular Show, the Ladybugs traveled the bases like Columbus and drove in 4 runs to regain the lead. Inning over. 8-7 Ladybugs. Yikes!
The 7th Inning:
Listening to the Ladybugs pep squad in the field and shouting more F-bombs than Andrew Dice Clay does in a week, Should Have Been Swallowed took to the plate just in time for "Pumped Up Kicks" to play throughout the stadium. The 2nd kick of the inning placed a runner on first with one out. After a quick pop up to left for another out, Swallowed blasted a money shot to far center for an in-the-park-homerun. 9-8 Swallowed.
Ditching their skirts and pom-poms, the Ladybugs smacked each others asses and prepared for battle during their last ups. Two consecutive bunts down the third baseline placed two runners on with no outs. A shot to center had the second base runner tagging up and heading for home. Nailing the cut-off, the shortstop ran the ball in as the runner rounded third. Unfortunately, just as the shortstop fired the ball, he tripped and fell on his face - exposing his crack and allowing in the winning run. A terrible way to go down. Final score: 9-8 Ladybugs.
Thursday nights match up between The Ladybugs and Should Have Been Swallowed further proved the fact that 3rd graders at recess have nothing on NACKA Kickballers. This isn't the playground. This isn't Kansas, Dorothy. This is fall kickball. A place to kick balls hard without being slapped with an assault charge.
Photo Credits: Frohtography
Where: Sahlen Stadium Field #2
When: Thursday, October 2nd 8:15PM
The Ladybugs
Team Captain: Devon Cottle
Team Sponsor: Matthew's East End Grill
Captain's Pre-Game Strategy: "Our strategy? I'm gonna have to think about that. Um...can I get back to you?"
Should Have Been Swallowed
Team Captain: Danny Gibaud
Team Sponsor: Prepps
Captain's Pre-Game Strategy: "We don't have a strategy - we just like playing. We got a bunch of newbies, I got my parents playing with us. So I guess our strategy is just to have fun...and possibly win, but it's never gonna happen."
Clear skies, crisp air, and an endless lava flow of cold beer set the tone for Thursday nights kickoff between the ever-so dainty Ladybugs and Should Have Been Swallowed. Techno music blasting from the speakers had all the players frantically searching for their glow sticks as they completed their squat thrusts, slammed their drinks, and took to the field. Game on!
The 1st Inning:
Should Have Been Swallowed went down hard during their first ups - shooting blanks all over the field. 3 kicks + 3 outs = side retired. It's simple math children.
Pumped up from their Jeter-like moves in the field, the Ladybugs took their turn at the plate. The first kick of the inning landed a runner on first, as the right fielder bobbled and dropped what "Should Have Been..." an easy out. Fast forward to two outs and a runner on first...the Ladybugs sent a ball sailing into far left - bringing in a run. Another drill to left and a short kick to third loaded the bases like a shotgun at a Young Jeezy concert. Luckily for Swallowed, a force out at second ended what could have been a devastating blow to any kickballers ego.
The 2nd Inning:
After an embarrassing start to the game, Should Have Been Swallowed brushed the rug burns off their knees, attempting to redeem themselves during the top of the 2nd. First kick...pop out to center. Second kick...pop out to center. (At this point somebody should have told them to stop kicking to center.) Third kick...pop out to center. (But they didn't.) Still 1-0 Ladybugs.
Upon returning to the plate with freshly filled beers, the Ladybugs were at it again. Back to back drives to the outfield landed runners on 1st and 2nd respectively. In an attempt to kill the kicking mojo...the Swallowed's center fielder paused the game for the longest shoe tying session on record. A clever attempt, (no one noticed he was wearing Velcro), but an unsuccessful one. A hanger kicked to right drove in a run before the inning ended. 2-0 Bugs.
The 3rd Inning:
Inspired by hearing "Moves Like Jagger" played throughout the stadium, Should Have Been Swallowed ramped up their kicking skills in the 3rd. With a grounder to left, a bunt to first, and a long drive to center, they were on the board...squashing Ladybugs as they rounded the bases.
Stunned by the drastic turn around, the Ladybugs choked on Swallowed's pitching moves during the bottom of the inning. Pop ups, force outs, and being hit in the back with balls left the inning scoreless. 2-1 Ladybugs lead.
The 4th Inning:
Down by one run and flying high from the 3rd inning, Should Have Been Swallowed ejaculated balls all over the field during the top of the 4th. With base runners galore and a ground rule double, Swallowed climaxed, bringing in 3 runs. 4-2 Swallowed.
The Ladybugs, now visibly shaken and drunk, attempted to answer back and catch Swallowed in a postcoital nap. However, they did not anticipate the cat-like reflexes of the third baseman - catching multiple line drives without the need for catnip or a scratching post. Inning over.
The 5th Inning:
With a 2 run lead and big swollen heads, Should Have Been Swallowed took to the plate with rock hard...feet? After a pop up to short and a throw out at 1st, Swallowed finally landed on base when the Ladybugs pitcher confused the game of kickball with soccer. Back to back successful kicks brought the score to 5-2.
To get the momentum shifting, the Ladybugs brought in the fists and shouted a team chant before sending off the first kick of the inning. Though their cheer was no match for the sic rhymes being laid down by Little John on the loud speaker, it did do some damage to the scoreboard. With the help of a few fielding errors, the Ladybugs sent home 2 runners...bringing the score to a 5-4 game. Yes, we know this is getting intense...simmer down.
The 6th Inning:
With a marginal lead, Should Have Been Swallowed felt pressure during the top of the inning...taking most of it out on the umpire. Their four year old temper tantrums led them to drop bombs in the field - not those kind of bombs, those would get us fined. Even with their second base runner getting tea-bagged on her way to third, Swallowed still managed to put 2 runs up on the board.
"Rah-Rah...we are the Ladybugs...Rah!" The fearsome Ladybug cheer intimidated Should Have Been Swallowed into making a series of ridiculous fielding errors during the bottom of the 6th. Looking like the Rockettes during their Christmas Spectacular Show, the Ladybugs traveled the bases like Columbus and drove in 4 runs to regain the lead. Inning over. 8-7 Ladybugs. Yikes!
The 7th Inning:
Listening to the Ladybugs pep squad in the field and shouting more F-bombs than Andrew Dice Clay does in a week, Should Have Been Swallowed took to the plate just in time for "Pumped Up Kicks" to play throughout the stadium. The 2nd kick of the inning placed a runner on first with one out. After a quick pop up to left for another out, Swallowed blasted a money shot to far center for an in-the-park-homerun. 9-8 Swallowed.
Ditching their skirts and pom-poms, the Ladybugs smacked each others asses and prepared for battle during their last ups. Two consecutive bunts down the third baseline placed two runners on with no outs. A shot to center had the second base runner tagging up and heading for home. Nailing the cut-off, the shortstop ran the ball in as the runner rounded third. Unfortunately, just as the shortstop fired the ball, he tripped and fell on his face - exposing his crack and allowing in the winning run. A terrible way to go down. Final score: 9-8 Ladybugs.
Thursday nights match up between The Ladybugs and Should Have Been Swallowed further proved the fact that 3rd graders at recess have nothing on NACKA Kickballers. This isn't the playground. This isn't Kansas, Dorothy. This is fall kickball. A place to kick balls hard without being slapped with an assault charge.
Photo Credits: Frohtography
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