B.I.A. Ends Season In Second Place After Games Cancelled

What started off as a strong 5-1 start to the season ended with a 5-1 season as the City of Houston declared all fields "unplayable due to wet conditions".  Balls In Action finished the season in second place, one game behind their rivals, Fear My Spheres, for the fourth time in five seasons.  Players from B.I.A. were very disappointed to learn that their season had ended on November 18, and that there were wouldn't be any redemption towards Fear My Spheres to claim a stake in the championship.

Jacob was first to express his opinion on the matter.  "We should have had a wet muddy brawl to finish the season.  Something exciting at least." 

Rumaldo attacked the city's decision to cancel last night's games.  "The city sucks!" 

With the 2009 Winter season now over, Balls In Action look to re-evaluate the direction of the team and address all matters that continue to place them behind Fear My Spheres every season.  Scott plans to hold a team meeting today to start the next era of B.I.A.

"Expect some changes in the next month or so.  We have time in between seasons to figure out everything.  If we want to win and be on top, then we need to make that decision and stick with it."

C-C-Championship on the L-L-Line T-T-Tonight

The final two games of the 2009 Winter season hoped to be played tonight.  Unfortunately, 30% chance of rain is forecasted just before gametime, and, even if games are played tonight, temperatures will be in the upper 40s, providing one of the coldest nights of kickball in recent memory.  If games are cancelled tonight, the season will be over and Balls In Action will finish in second place, behind Fear My Spheres, for the fourth time in five seasons. 

Scouting report for the final two games tonight can be found at the previous post by clicking here.

Two More Games Cancelled Tonight

Looks like Balls In Action will have to wait until next week, weather and field conditions pending, to try and make one last push to clinch at least a share of the league championship with Fear My Spheres.  The City of Houston declared that all fields are unplayable.  These games will not be made up, which now turns the league into an 8 game season. 

With rain predicted for next Monday and Tuesday, playing the last two games of the season look to be nothing more than a dream.  Frustration and disappointment has already consumed the team as they learned earlier today that there would be no games. 

Unless Mother Nature has her way again, B.I.A. look to close out the season next Wednesday with two crucial victories as they take on Fear My Spheres, a game that will determine the championship, and Fly Kicks III at Memorial Park.

B.I.A. Eager to Play Despite Wet Conditions

November 18th was the last time Balls In Action kicked anybody's balls to victory.  With a stormy Monday night and a very wet Tuesday, field conditions were not favorable for the Monday and Tuesday night leagues, and things don't look promising for kickball Wednesday night, either.  In case they do play, here is a preview of B.I.A.'s upcoming games:

A-Baums (2-4)
7:30pm
Memorial Park Field #2

A five game winning streak on Field #2 does not set well for any chance of an A-Baums victory in their debut matchup against Balls In Action.  Scouting reports on A-Baums show major weaknesses on defense, although don't count them out too quickly.  They can score runs and will definitely use the bunt to their favor.  B.I.A. should rely on solid defense and quick baserunning to put this one away early.

Moreno Mustangs (0-6)
9:30pm
Memorial Park #2

The 2009 Winter season began with these two meeting on Field #2, with Balls In Action running away in a 7-0 shutout, pitched by Rumaldo.  Moreno Mustangs don't seem to keep a consistent team and might not have enough on the field to stop B.I.A.'s sluggers.  A lack of base running strategy will hurt any chance of scoring runs on the 2009 Fall champions.  If Moreno Mustangs didn't get their first victory prior to this game, they should not expect much to gain it in this game.  Predictions coming in have B.I.A. taking this victory via mercy rule.

10 Questions...with Jacob

On this episode of "10 Questions", we sit down with B.I.A.'s star center-fielder, Jacob.  We learn more about the speedster, including his favorite player, the story behind his nickname and theme song, and what he would be doing if wasn't playing kickball.

1. What is your favorite B.I.A. moment?
My grand slam against Recess Renegades with the new ball that season.  I smashed that thing!!  Also, getting Player of the Game for that.  Woohoo!

2.  What is your worst B.I.A. moment?

Getting stuck in the rain after the stupid ref called the game knowing full well the heavens would open and a flood would come to drench my sorry butt on my motorcycle.  I looked like a crazy drowned rat riding home.  Who rides a motorcycle in soccer cleats?!?!?  Trust me, it can be done!

3.  Who is your favorite B.I.A. player?

Scott, for all the awesome things he does for the team.  Team bus, song DJ, coach, Player of the Game sponsor, and of course, all-time kickball enthusiast.

4.  When catching a popfly, do you prefer catching the ball with one hand or behind your back?

One hand is the safer option.  I need to always make sure I catch it for the team.  If we get a little more freedome, I got some great ideas for catching styles.  The shirt catch.  Ball in the hat.  I think it's going to become a kickball sub sport. 

5.  Why "J-Mac" on the back of your jersey?

I had a designer at DOW call me that one day.  It stuck.  I thought it was the coolest nickname I had ever been given.  There's only one J-Mac!!

6.  If our jerseys had numbers, what number would you be? 

Seven, baby.  Lucky number seven.  What else would you expect with a birthday on July 7th?

7.  First thing you are thinking about when you are up to kick?

Dang.  I got an awesome intro song (j/k).  It's all strategy.  Do I bunt and get to second?  Kick a double?  Or, just get on base?  Of course, there's always the homerun.

8.  Why "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne for your theme song?

A crazy man singing a great rock song.  What else is there?  Plus, some awesome guitar playing.  It gets me fired up!!  I might be a little crazy...who knows.

9.  First thing that goes through your mind when going after a popfly?

Don't drop it!  Don't drop it!  ROFL.  Like that would happen.  Actually, it's like being in the zone.  No sound.  No distractions.  Just focusing on the ball.

10.  What would you be doing right now if you never played kickball?

I would probably be out split'n cars and causing trouble on Wednesday nights with all the other crazy motorcyclists that we can hear doing a buck twenty (that's 120 mph for those who don't speak motorcycle) down I-10.  Kickball saved my life!!!

Games Cancelled Tonight

Mother Nature extends her unbeaten streak on recreational sports as the fields are deemed "unplayable" by the City of Houston after last night's downpour.  I guess Fear My Spheres' rain dance worked in their favor! 

Do or Die Tonight for B.I.A.

Tonight's games will be B.I.A.'s final test to secure at least a share of the 2009 Winter season championship with Fear My Spheres.  Both games tonight are crucial for Balls In Action to win as tough competition, as well as frigid temperatures, will be difficult factors to take on.

Fear My Spheres (6-0)
6:30pm
Memorial Field #1 

The second of two meetings tonight will most likely determine the league champions as Balls In Action remain one game behind their rivals.  A win tonight will put them in a tie for first with Fear My Spheres.  With temperatures expected to be in the low 40's tonight, anything will be possible as errors on both sides will be expected with a "near-frozen" ball and everyone's attention focused on staying warm.  Should be a close game, especially as B.I.A. looks to take revenge on an 8-4 loss earlier this season to Fear My Spheres.

Fly Kicks III
7:30pm
Memorial Field #1

Staying on Field #1, B.I.A's opponents, Fly Kicks III, will be facing either a team on a real hot streak, or a team that is just incredbly pissed off (depending on B.I.A's outcome in the first game).  Fly Kicks III suffered a 11-1 loss the last time these two teams met and, unless their strategy has changed dramatically, should face similar results.  Again, Fly Kicks III will have to wait for B.I.A.'s outcome against Fear My Spheres tonight to see what kind of team they will be facing.