Battlestar Powers Past Foul Balls

by Karen Savell, Battlestar Ballsacktica
photos by Nick Sutton, JFK

Ok, whose INSANE idea was it to turn Field 1 around to face the wall??  Brilliant!! (Well, that's what the Ballsacks thought, anyway!) There was never a dull moment in the game between "The Green Machine" and "Gang Green" because of this interesting situation.  Two or three balls had to be retrieved from the parking lot throughout the game.

On the first kick of the night, Michael "Da Man" Machie let loose and walloped it. That poor ball was screaming in pain as we all watched to see if it (Chris Berman voice) COULD... GO... ALL... THE... WAY!!!!!! It bounced on the top of the wall and went over for a single run homer! (All the other balls that were kicked over were foul.)

The second inning had even more action as the Ballsacks kicked in 6 more runs to make it 7-0. Peter "Golly-I'm-hot-tonight" Kuhr kicked a triple (Yes, I said Peter!  And yes, a TRIPLE!!!) and brought in Karen Savell, Brandon Silver, and Andy Tapley. As the Ballsacks were having their way in the second inning, I must admit there was a heck of a throw all the way from left field to get runner Nicole Plesha out at home plate! "Dude from left field" you deserve a special highlight for that! (His name is unknown to me at this time because I was too lazy to go over and ask...)(*Editors note: I believe the 'Dude from left field' was FB's Will Schmierer.)

Chicks dig the long ball.

There was a situation in the 3rd inning where there was a pop up kick to centerfield while the Ballsacks were on defense. Peter Kuhr and Steven Sherman were both running under it for the catch. Steven called it, but Peter was unable to stop the momentum of his massive physique. He bumped Steven and the ball was dropped. It was the only inning where the Foul Balls were able to score.  It's ok though...the Ballsack players have forgiven Peter since he DID finally get the Rebel-Indian yell right....and for the triple.

Strong Ballsacks kickers for the night were:

• Steven Sherman -3 for 3
• Nicole Plesha -2 for 2, 
• Brandon Silver -2 for 2
• Peter Kuhr -2 for 2 (yes, I said Peter!) 
• Alison Easterday -2 for 2
• Stephanie Wacek -2 for 2.

Ballsacks win 8-1! The Ballsacks are on fire! (No, we don't need a special cream for that.)

"Chill, I got this."

UPDATE (From Karen) 

Hey Brent!

So sorry, but I forgot an amazing highlight from our right fielder. Is it possible to add this in somewhere??  If not, I understand.

 Right fielder Joe Stumpo was behind right rover when the ball went through the infield. Joe ran up as backup and threw out the kicker at first. Awesome move, Joe!

Added!