Jacob and JT Return To Two More Wins

Wednesday night not only saw the return of kickball at Memorial Park, after two straight weeks of rainouts, but also the return of two key players to B.I.A.'s lineup, Jacob and JT.  Jacob, who has been out since before the season started due to a minor motorcycle accident, and JT, who has returned from Louisiana, didn't miss a beat as they combined for an impressive 7-for-9 kicking to keep B.I.A.'s winning streak alive at 4 games.  Their efforts included 4 runs scored, 4 RKI's, four doubles.

First game of the night pitted Balls In Action against BHP Billiton, a team they defeated during the 2010 Spring II season at 8-0.  A shutout victory would fail early on in the game as BHP Billiton scored two runs to open the first inning.  However, B.I.A. would quickly get back on top by scoring three runs to end the first inning, as Chance, Scott and Ashley would each drive in one run.  After tying up the score at 3, BHP Billiton found themselves behind a run once again as Chance would drive in Roy with a triple, his first of the season.  From there, B.I.A.'s defense remained solid and wouldn't allow another run for the remainder of the game.  B.I.A.'s offense, on the other hand, was not done and scored two runs in the fourth and another run in the fifth, with Jacob, JT, Stephanie and Amanda highlighting some impressive kicking to ending the game at 7-3.

Second game of the night would see Balls In Action playing Houston Taggers for the second time this season.  Last time these two met, Scott pitched an impressive 9-0 shutout.  With a different lineup, Houston Taggers looked to bring a second win for their team.  Unfortunately, B.I.A. had other plans.  Going for their fourth win in a row, Scott would pitch 4 scoreless innings.  Chance would drive in Jacob home in the first inning, followed by a four run blast in the second, an inning that saw JT, Scott, and Ashley drive in runs.  Now up 5-0, the third inning would see a 7-run dominance, especially from Chance, Jeff and JT, who combined for 4 RKI's, 2 runs, a double and a triple.  Leanne, B.I.A.'s new "12th Man", drove in a run as well, after being taunted at the plate, being referred to as an "easy out".  Another run in the fourth seasled the deal as Chance drove in Scott and the game would end in a mercy rule 13-0.

Luckily, B.I.A. did not forfeit any games, as Claire would be a no-show for both games, putting the team in a bind up to the last minute.  Coach Scott expressed sincere gratitude for the subs who filled in Claire's spot ont the roster.

"We were very gracious that a lady from the Houston Taggers organization was available to play with us for the first game, and equally gracious for one of our fans to play with us, especially since we were in a very tight spot."

B.I.A. now shares the top spot in the standings with Brews on First.

McDonald's McGangBang Players of the Game:
vs. BHP Billiton - Chance (2-for-3, 2 RKI, 3B, R)
vs. Houston Taggers - JT (2-for-2, 2 RKI, 2-2B)

KFC DoubleDown Plays of the Game:
vs. BHP Billiton - Scott's catch at the mound.
vs. Houston Taggers - Doug's double play.

Subway Sub of the Night:
Leanne Mazoch

Freebird's Fan of the Night:
Chris Rode