The kickball world was saddened when Balls In Action was left ouf of the 2010 Fall season. There was concern that the attention B.I.A. brought to the sport would decrease significantly while the league continued without them. Fortunately, one team took it upon themselves to acquire two of B.I.A.'s best.
Scott recalls the night history was made between two rival teams.
"I remember when I had to make the dreaded announcement to the entire team that we weren't playing for the fall season. Lots of disappointed faces...like telling your child that there isn't a Santa Claus. However, on the last night of games during the summer season, I approached Irma from the Houston Taggers and offered my services to the team for the fall season if they were interested. Irma had taken us out of a really serious forfeit situation when she subbed for us, so it was very nice of her to allow me to repay the favor by joining their team on temporary loan."
As Scott was announced as the new pitcher for Houston Taggers, the kickball world went crazy, but would be given another shock as B.I.A.'s Jacob would be added to the roster as well.
"We've made headlines before by being on loan to Fear My Spheres, but when the agreement was made to be on loan to Houston Taggers, there was something special in the newfound relationship."
As the 2010 Fall season started at TC Jester Park, the kickball world would witness a very dominating 4-0 first place start by Houston Taggers. Through 4 games, the team would score 52 runs and only allow 15. This was familiar territory for the "loaners".
"I was worried at first on how my pitching would affect the team. I was afraid that the crazy world of B.I.A. would not mesh well with the Houston Taggers. However, everything seemed to click well. The team's performance was the best I've seen ever and it was nice to be a part of it."
But like every kickball team, an inconsistent roster and emotions would plague the Taggers for a crucial Week 3 of games. They would suffer two devastating losses to Jersey Score and found themselves now tied for first with their opponent at 4-2.
"We were without key players, but my frustration got the best of me. I let it consume me and affect my ability to keep everyone's heads up during the game. We fought and clawed back as much as we could, but it ultimately comes down me failing everyone on the mound. Luckily, one of the Taggers, Marvette, was able to calm me down. I was losing it on the mound."
Last week, Houston Taggers would begin a new winning streak, with wins of 18-0 and 11-1, with Jacob kicking in top form, even scoring a homerun. Even Scott's knee, which is still healing from arthroscopic surgery, seemed to allow him to run the bases a bit faster. They find themselves in a position to claim the season championship outright with a vcitory over Jersey Score next week.
"The 18-0 game was ridiculous. Even B.I.A. hasn't scored that many runs in a single game. The style of our victories were a strong message to Jersey Score that it isn't over yet!"
Scott and Jacob may be leaving the team at the end of the season, but the Houston Taggers have left a valuable impression on them.
"They have reminded me how much fun this sport is. I've forgotten that. We're winning games with them and having fun at the same time. It's been a nice change of pace for me."
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