Playoff Preview
When April finally turns into June that can mean only one thing...the end of the spring season for Monday Night Kickball. However, we're not about to let the season fade away and that means a single elimination, winner-take-all playoffs. For the teams on the top of the standings they've been waiting for this moment every week, a chance to get their name on the Neptune Cup. For everyone else they've been building and improving all season and now have dreams of playing the spoiler role and making that run to the championship game.
(1) Bed Bath & Your Mom (BBYM)
BBYM has been on a tear. Driven by the haunting memory of falling short in the finals the last three seasons they've focused even more this spring and finished with the best record at 7-0-1. They've lost the last three consecutive championship games by margins of 2-11, 3-7, and 6-8. Is this all just steady progression? Is this the year they finally break through or will it be another heartbreaking loss?
(2) Elite Kickball Status (Elite)
Nemesis, arch-rival, or kryptonite? Every time BBYM has been poised to take the next step Elite has been standing in the way. This season however Elite finished as the #2 seed at 6-1-1 with a loss and a tie to BBYM. Despite the seed Elite is once again primed to make their playoff run with a talent-filled roster and they always know how to flip the switch in the playoffs. Will Elite become the first three time champion of Monday Night Kickball?
(3) Fusion
Flying under the radar is Fusion. Seeing an infusion of new players, Fusion has coasted to a #3 seed with only close losses to BBYM and Elite. The most surprising stat on Fusion this season is a league-best 11 RA. Have they improved enough from the early season losses to challenge BBYM and Elite?
(4) Just More Trouble (JMT)
Coming in at the #4 seed is the brand new corporate team JMT. After a slow start to the season JMT has drastically improved with just a couple runs keeping them below .500 for the season. Their record doesn't reflect their strength at the end of the season and any team sleeping on them in the playoffs will pay the price. Will JMT take the next step in the playoffs and make a deep run?
(5) Victorious Secret (VS)
Dropping due to a forfeit, VS enters the playoffs with something to prove. They'll get the chance with an opening round match-up against the team that moved ahead of them due to that forfeit...JMT. For VS the biggest question they'll face is if they have their full roster available on game day. A full roster is a night and day difference for VS. Who will show up this Monday, Jeckyll or Hyde?
(6) Groundworks Grasshoppers
Similar to our other corporate team, the they have been improving all season. It's often hard to see as the progress is gradual but growth is always the greatest in first time players. The playoffs is a chance for Groundworks to see just how far they've come since the season started. Will Groundworks hop into the second round or out of the playoffs in an early exit?
(7) Bibbidi Bobbidi Balls (Balls)
Finishing the season in last place is the lime enigma. On a good day they show signs of being ready to break through, but then they're derailed by forfeits. With more consistency this team had a legitimate shot at competing in the middle of pack. What do the playoffs hold for Balls? Will they pull it together in time for a run through the brackets?
Playoffs - What's on Tap
- Round 1 - 6:30pm
- Lot: Elite vs Balls (Ref BBYM, Outside)
- Swamp: JMT vs VS (Ref BBYM, Outside)
- Tennis: Fusion vs Groundworks (Ref BBYM, Outside)
- Round 2 - 7:30pm or earlier if time allows
- Lot: Elite/Balls vs Fusion/Groundworks
- Swamp: BBYM vs JMT/VS
- Championship - 8:30pm or earlier if time allows
- Lot: TBD vs TBD
Forecast
Chance of afternoon showers, 85F at game time.
Social Stuff
Don't forget to take a playoff team photo!
Photos and Videos from this season.
Is there anything different about the playoffs?
1) Higher seed gets to pick Home or Away (no Rock, Paper, Scissors)
2) Automatic mercy rule (ahead by 12+ runs after 3 innings)
3) "Kansas City" overtime rules for tied games. We'll cover this with captains if it's needed but the short version is your last kicker from the previous inning starts on 2B.
4) 3rd out improper positioning. If you have a runner step off base to get the 3rd out it doesn't preserve the kicking order. The kicker at the plate is skipped next inning.
End of Season Party
While the playoffs end the season that doesn't mean the end to CLUBWAKA fun. Less than a week away is the End of Season party. Free food and beer so definitely make sure you leave your Saturday evening open. Party kicks off at 6pm on 23-Jun, check out all the details and RSVP on the Facebook event.
Summer Draft
Already dreading the end of the season? Only a couple weeks away until the live draft party for the Summer season, don't miss out on this one of a kind league on the southside.
https://www.kickball.com/season/vashoresummer2018
Fall Launch Sale
Planning ahead and want to save a few bucks? Fall season registration is already open and at the lowest prices you're going to see all year.
https://www.kickball.com/season/vaatlanticfall2018
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