B.I.A. Opens Season With Two Wins Despite Cold Weather and Sluggish Offense

Balls In Action finally took to the kickball fields last night as they opened up their 11th season against Houston Taggers.  B.I.A. previously shut them out on the two prior meetings with ease, but the pressure was on to not only keep their winning streak alive, but to keep their opponent from scoring.

After a scoreless first inning, Matt and JT would open the second inning with two singles, with Abigail driving in Matt from second on a RKI double.  After an additional two scoreless innings, the fifth inning would be B.I.A.'s best.  With two outs and JT at third, Roy would blast a shot into right-center field and collect his first inside-the-park homerun of the season, making the score 3-0.  Solid defense by Balls In Action in the sixth sealed the deal and gave them the win on their opening night.

The game was briefly delayed during the fourth inning as Scott would propose to girlfriend Marvette from Houston Taggers along the first base line following an intentional walk. 

"I was very nervous.  I couldn't get all the words out.  I'm glad everybody was a part of something special tonight.  Marvette and I met on this very Field #2, so it made sense to propose to her here tonight."

After an hour break, B.I.A. met their new opponent, Where My Pitches At.  What resulted in a very slow run production for Balls In Action during the first game only got worse during the second, as the team was only able to shell out one run the entire game.  The only run came in the third inning off of a blast to right field by Scott, driving in David. 

After the game, emotions ran high from some of the players, who expected a better performance overall, including Jacob.

"We kicked the ball well.  We just couldn't get anyone home.  Our mental game is not quite there yet."

Ashley leant her theory on the lack of run production after the victory over Where My Pitches At.

"The ball wasn't pitched very fast.  It's very difficult to get a great kick in when the ball is coming at you slow."

McDonald's McGangBang Player of the Game:

vs. Houston Taggers:  Roy - 1-for-2, HR, R, 2RKI

vs. Where My Pitches At:  Scott - 2-for-2, RKI

KFC DoubleDown Play of the Game:

vs. Houston Taggers:  JT's play at third base

vs. Where My Pitches At:  Jessica's throw to Jacob at first, tagging out the runner

Subway Sub of the Night

None

Freebirds Fan of the Night

Justin & Lynda Holub

Henry & Valerie Machala

Nam Nguyen & Rachell Austria