VA Peninsula Coaches Poll - Week 3

This week's poll results are unique as there is no debate among the captains as to which teams belong in the top 10. How those teams rank, however, is a different story.

10. Dirty Mike & the Boyz (13 pts)
Record: 2-0
Week 2: Won 3-2 vs. Chubby Gangsters
A first year team making splashes in their 2nd ever coaches poll. It helps having a 9 point run differential only two games in while taking out a veteran team like the Gangsters.
Next: Misfits & Kick Ass

9. Peanut Butter Jelly Time (24 pts)
Record: 2-0
Week 2: Won Won 9-5 vs Foul Balls
PBJT has scored more runs than anyone this season (21) and was able to beat the previously 10th ranked Foul Balls in a convincing win. 
Next: Who's Driving Home?

8. Rumspringa (33 pts)
Record: 0-2
Week 2: Lost 6-2 vs Kick Ass
There was a lot of debate on the captains page over whether these polls should be voted upon by current standings or if potential plays a part. Potential obviously won as Rumspringa have not won a game this season and are currently ranked 14th in the standings. That being said, they have lost to 2 teams that we will see later in the Top 2. Most critical pundits in this league will not be surprised to see Rum ranked this high. 
Next: Moose Knuckles

7. Battlestar Ballsacktica (47 pts)
Record: 1-1
Week 2: Won 2-1 vs Free Ballin'
After a very impressive, hard fought win over the very stubborn defense that is Free Ballin', the Ballsacks jumped up a spot and took one step closer to that respect they feel they deserve as contenders.
Next: That Just Happened

6. Kick Ass (55 pts)
Record: 1-1
Week 2: Loss 2-1 vs That Just Happened
Kick Ass had a heart wrenching walk-off loss to That Just Happened in Week 2, although those who watched the game understand it easily could have gone either way. While they have dropped a spot in the rankings, they have an upcoming doubleheader that could give them a lot more clout with the voters next week.
Next: Free Ballin' & Dirty Mike & the Boyz

5. Free Ballin' (56 pts)
Record: 1-1
Week 2: Loss 2-1 vs Battlestar Ballsacktica & Win 7-3 vs Who's Driving Home?
With an impressive win against TJH in Week 1 and a close fought battle in Week 2, Free Ballin' sticks around the Top 5 for the second week in a row. I'm sure some of that has to do with their stingy defense and ability to shut down offense.
Next: Kick Ass

4. That Just Happened (61 pts)
Record: 1-1
Week 2: Won 2-1 vs Kick Ass
While the first year team didn't lose much credit with the poll takers after their Week 1 loss, they definitely bolstered their reputation after a walk-off win over Kick Ass in Week 2. They gained two spots over their early season foes and look to gain even more ground on the top 3 with a tough Battlestar game this week.
Next: Battlestar Ballsacktica

3. Moose Knuckles (72 pts)
Record: 0-2
Week 2: Loss 3-1 vs 5 O Clockers
If you were surprised to see Rumspringa on this list at 0-2, your jaw probably just hit the floor seeing a winless team in the top 3. While they are technically 13th in the overall standings, the only two teams they've played are the two teams you are about to see as #1 & #2. Not only that, they haven't lost by more than 2 runs and despite a couple rough spots in an inning or two, they have contended very well with both teams. Pick your jaw back up off the floor, because this shouldn't be a surprise.
Next: Rumspringa

2. 5 O Clockers (91.5 pts)
Record: 2-0
Week 2: Won 3-1 vs Moose Knuckles
While it has been a short season so far, only allowing 1 run in your first two games, especially against the likes of Rumspringa and Moose Knuckles, is no easy feat. While the Supergroup technically rests at the top of the league standings, they plan on taking over the voters this week as they square off against...

Next: Pop Pop

1. Pop Pop (97.5 pts)
Record: 2-0
Week 2: Won 6-2 vs Rumspringa
This upcoming week the brand new team made up of WAKA veterans tests their current #1 ranking against 5OC. Their stats are virutally identical and they have both beaten the same two teams. Game of the Week for sure.
Next: 5 O Clockers