Despite the cool night things got heated as Total Depravity sustained the worst loss in the team's short history losing 11-1 to the Sparkly $2 Bills.
The 8 pm game began just as any other game might have. Teams taking practice, stretching and making the line-up but as soon as Total Depravity came up to kick in the top of the 1st inning normal flew right out the window as Total Depravity team members were treated with tag-outs that some saw as poor sportsmanship. Given the relaxed nature of Kickball our hard throwing opponents are something of an anomaly in the Grandview Kickball League - tagging opposing players out where touching the base would be sufficient - and without surprise the antics were not appreciated. Sadly it took an unfortunate series of events where a Total Depravity team member tripped and was scrapped up as a result of the hard throw before the game took a more recreational feel and despite the final score most players had fun.
As the score shows there was little to report in the way of offense for Total Depravity. Kicks were met with a stout defense that made few mistakes thus illustrating why the Sparkly $2 Bills are undefeated. The lone offensive score came by way of a series of walks issued by a new Pitcher which ultimately resulted in Paula Frank being walked with the bases loaded bringing in Bethany Staggemeir.
When all was said and done Total Depravity made a few errors and a few great catches. Included in the defensive highlights was the play of our outfield which included great defense on the part of Bethany Staggemeir who strung together a fine collection of caught drives to the outfield.
Team Notes:
Total Depravity was featured in the article Kickball league lets adults act like kids again from Wednesday, August 26th edition of This Week In Grandivew. Click on the links to read the article
Total Depravity will not be playing Sunday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day. Games will resume Sunday, September 13th at 7pm.
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