After what can only be considered an embarrassing loss in the championship game the week before the Fat Kids made a triumphant return to the softball diamond. The first game of the summer season was kicked off with a Fat Kids W over Team Big Johnson 18-3. Several Fatties were not in attendance for a variety of reasons, No Swinging Siv, he’s wondering around Wyoming again. UGA is still recovering from his attempt at playing shortstop the South America way and trying to kick the ball with every ground ball. No idea where Canada was.
The game got off to a shaky start when Coach Jim Jim was playing first in place of the missing Siv when a sharp throw from Calm Kyle at third base was mistaken for a powder sugar coated doughnut. When he tried to catch the doughnut with his mouth he missed and it hit him in the cheek, only it was not a doughnut. After a moment to gather his thoughts Coach Jim Jim exited the game to sit in the ER waiting room. He’s not pretty but he is doing ok and only got 11 stitches ( he wasn’t pretty before so its not like it hurt anything). After that incident the Fat Kids vowed to avenge their fallen fat friend. The defense really stepped up their game with Cookie playing lights out at short and Calm Kyle moving over to first base. “I took ballet for six years when I was younger, that’s why I’m so limber around the bases” said Calm Kyle after he displayed his stretching ability to snag a throw. Pete the pitcher had his usual 4 outs on comeback grounders which he slowly jogs to the first baseman, almost to mock the poor hitters. Team Super Freas was one of the three man outfield and was tested early on in the first inning while tracking down a deep fly ball and making the catch at the warning track. Hollywood Bristow and The Chode Cannode helped cover the vast expanse of Dekoevend park outfield.
The offense was in an early lull and then exploded the top of the fifth to put the game out of reach. An early 4-0 lead was built off a Hollywood and Team Super Freas base hits and scored by a sharp line drive from Hippie. Also feeling his power increase was El Sukador, “we tried making Wheaties filled cupcakes, I ate a dozen of them before the game” said El Sukador. And it showed when he twice smashed liners to left center field. He should have thrown on a pair of glasses so he could have seen Cookie stopped in front of him at second base instead he ran up behind him forcing Cookie to try and advance and got thrown out. Holder had a solid hit to right center field just before The Chode Cannode belted a liner to center. Poor Fat Kid was tired from running around the outfield otherwise he might have made it to second. Calm Kyle scored on a shot down the right field line from Cookie and Kyle promised not to take out the catcher going into home, which sure was nice of him. There was another rare but now becoming typical 2 RBI sacrifice fly from Team Super Freas when he scored the Chode Cannode at third and Hollywood Bristow would tag and score from second base. That would be all the offense the Fatties would need to secure their first win of the summer season. I am no longer disappointed in the Fatties.
Don’t forget my Faithful Fatty Follwers the Fat Kids are now playing on Thursday nights at Dekoevend Park.
Next weeks game is at 8pm
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Fat Kids Get Cake and Eat It Too, Lots of it!
The Fat Kids returned to the softball diamond for a late night affair and returned to their winning ways recording their first 10 run rule game of the season. With only two games left in the regular season before the playoffs start the Fatties had to get back into shape after a loss and a bye week. They came out sluggish as only Fat Kids can but were able to rally in the bottom of the fifth to record their fourth victory of the season helping their record to 4-1 overall. The power of the moustaches were present last night as well with Hippie transforming into Caliente Carlos with his best Rollie Fingers impersonation and Hollywood Bristow became his usual Handle Bar Hollywood for the evening much to the dismay of his girlie friend Rachel, which has started to become a regular at the games. Also in attendance Momma Chode with the two Mini Lasordas as well as Lee who returned from a BBQ tasting competition in Kansas City. Better KC than Detroit. Anyway, back to Fat Kids Softball. That’s why you are all here anyway right?
The defense was just strong enough to hold off what is typically a strong offensive team. The Rotund defense held the team “Where my pitches at?” to a season low for scoring. The Swinging Siv was on retreat in the hills of Wyoming, not sure why the heck you would ever go to Wyoming unless you destination was Yellowstone, so Coach Jimbo was manning the first base bag. He was somewhat successful on his switch of positions from his usual bench spot. Somewhat meaning him missing a shallow pop fly to then turn around and sit on the ball so no one else could throw it in. “Everyone was yelling at me, so I was going to take my ball and go home” said Coach Jimbo. UGA was flashing the leather once again from the shortstop position. At one point making a fantastic drop step and back handed grab on a sharply hit ball into the hole. Cheers from the stands and comments from the left center fielder could be heard, “Nice play Helen Keller” insinuating he had his eyes closed to make the play. Cookie had a sweet diving play from 2nd base to cut down an advancing runner and the Chode Cannode actually hit a cutoff man from right field. “Not sure what happened, I kinda bobbled the ball and did my patented pirouette and gunned the ball in, just happened to land in the cutoff man’s glove”. Team Super Freas had his Howitzer Cannon on display last night gunning down a runner at home who was trying to score from 2nd base. “You see these guns, you don’t run on these guns”, alright that quote was made up but I could totally see him saying something like that.
Handle Bar Hollywood got the game off on the right foot with a typical in the park homerun off a ground ball right to an outfielder. He was followed up by a Team Super Freas double. Base running errors were tough to overcome with Canada getting doubled off at first after he had a great hit just before. “I thought there were two outs, us Canadians count different then you southern folks”. Team Super Freas was also doubled up at first when Pete the Pitcher hit a comebacker to the opposing pitcher and was “apparently” unable to get back in time. Suk found the easy way to record a double, you hit it high enough everyone gets confused and lets it fall to the ground. The Chode Cannode walked, his wife and two kids saw it happen and they were embarrassed for him. Pete the Pitcher recorded his first and probably last in the park home run, demanding he now be considered skinny cause he made it all the way around without stopping. Good for you Fat Kid. The real excitement occurred in the bottom of the fifth, which if you have reached the bottom of your Fifth you should stop by Applejack liquors, when the Fatty Fatty Boombiladdies decide to put on a hit parade. Busting out the big sticks were of course Pete the Pitcher, Cookie with a liner to right field, and Holder dropping in a single. Calm Kyle also had a shot down the left field line and was inspired by Pete the Pitchers round tripper and actually thought he could get an in the park homer too. He rounded third and decided it wasn’t going to happen so he hustled back to the bag only to have an unprovoked encounter. The gentleman playing 3rd base had just finished watching Mortal Kombat and thought he would try out some new moves, they did not go well and Calm Kyle did not appreciate it. He simply reminded him that unwanted touching is not appropriate and referred to him with a term of endearment. After all the excitement settled down, Caliente Carlos delivered the clutch single to scoring Coach Jimbo to secure the 10 run victory 16-6.
Congratulations to Jason and Nikki Holder on the birth of their son Jacob.
Next weeks game is scheduled for 7:10 pm, you are expected to be in attendance.
The defense was just strong enough to hold off what is typically a strong offensive team. The Rotund defense held the team “Where my pitches at?” to a season low for scoring. The Swinging Siv was on retreat in the hills of Wyoming, not sure why the heck you would ever go to Wyoming unless you destination was Yellowstone, so Coach Jimbo was manning the first base bag. He was somewhat successful on his switch of positions from his usual bench spot. Somewhat meaning him missing a shallow pop fly to then turn around and sit on the ball so no one else could throw it in. “Everyone was yelling at me, so I was going to take my ball and go home” said Coach Jimbo. UGA was flashing the leather once again from the shortstop position. At one point making a fantastic drop step and back handed grab on a sharply hit ball into the hole. Cheers from the stands and comments from the left center fielder could be heard, “Nice play Helen Keller” insinuating he had his eyes closed to make the play. Cookie had a sweet diving play from 2nd base to cut down an advancing runner and the Chode Cannode actually hit a cutoff man from right field. “Not sure what happened, I kinda bobbled the ball and did my patented pirouette and gunned the ball in, just happened to land in the cutoff man’s glove”. Team Super Freas had his Howitzer Cannon on display last night gunning down a runner at home who was trying to score from 2nd base. “You see these guns, you don’t run on these guns”, alright that quote was made up but I could totally see him saying something like that.
Handle Bar Hollywood got the game off on the right foot with a typical in the park homerun off a ground ball right to an outfielder. He was followed up by a Team Super Freas double. Base running errors were tough to overcome with Canada getting doubled off at first after he had a great hit just before. “I thought there were two outs, us Canadians count different then you southern folks”. Team Super Freas was also doubled up at first when Pete the Pitcher hit a comebacker to the opposing pitcher and was “apparently” unable to get back in time. Suk found the easy way to record a double, you hit it high enough everyone gets confused and lets it fall to the ground. The Chode Cannode walked, his wife and two kids saw it happen and they were embarrassed for him. Pete the Pitcher recorded his first and probably last in the park home run, demanding he now be considered skinny cause he made it all the way around without stopping. Good for you Fat Kid. The real excitement occurred in the bottom of the fifth, which if you have reached the bottom of your Fifth you should stop by Applejack liquors, when the Fatty Fatty Boombiladdies decide to put on a hit parade. Busting out the big sticks were of course Pete the Pitcher, Cookie with a liner to right field, and Holder dropping in a single. Calm Kyle also had a shot down the left field line and was inspired by Pete the Pitchers round tripper and actually thought he could get an in the park homer too. He rounded third and decided it wasn’t going to happen so he hustled back to the bag only to have an unprovoked encounter. The gentleman playing 3rd base had just finished watching Mortal Kombat and thought he would try out some new moves, they did not go well and Calm Kyle did not appreciate it. He simply reminded him that unwanted touching is not appropriate and referred to him with a term of endearment. After all the excitement settled down, Caliente Carlos delivered the clutch single to scoring Coach Jimbo to secure the 10 run victory 16-6.
Congratulations to Jason and Nikki Holder on the birth of their son Jacob.
Next weeks game is scheduled for 7:10 pm, you are expected to be in attendance.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Fat Kids Can’t Keep Head Above Water
Those lovable Fatties jumped out to a fast start but were only able to tread water long enough to slowly slip beneath the surface in the later innings. Team Saunders stuck around long enough to hand the Fat kids their first loss of the season losing 9-12. On another rain soaked night the offense sputtered and the defense could never quite get their feet.
The bottom of the first was the most offense the Kiddos would display. A 3 run home run from Calm Kyle put the Fatties in the only lead they would have all night. Hippie struck out and is now proudly wearing the Pink Helmet. Bring good beer next week and not that boulder hippie junk. The Fat Kids had an honorary member join the team last night as Team Super Freas had his older brother Big Freezer roam the outfield grass with him. Big Freezer came up big with 3 hits of his own. Those 3 hits were 3 more than The Chode Cannode contributed. Heck the girl on the other team had more hits than Cannode, so did Glass Jaw who had a couple of singles using his wife’s high school bat. That’s right, Glass Jaw is swinging with a chicks bat. El Sukador took advantage of wearing the Pink Helmet for last week’s strikeout and slapped a single to left field. After Hippie struck out and El Sukador had to give up the Pink Helmet he was heard mumbling to himself “I’m gonna strikeout on purpose, the only way I can get a hit is with that magical helmet”. Despite the fast start from the offense things fizzled after the 3rd inning. The last ditch effort was the in the park homer from Team Super Freas to bring the score close at 9-10. But that was all the closer they would get.
There were moments of great defense, just not at our field last night. El Sukador tried to slide tackle a ball hit to center field. Team Super Freas almost took one off the face. Big Freezer was clearly afraid of a ball that went skipping past him only to quote Goose from Top Gun “Where’d Who Go?” The Chode Cannode went diving for a ball down the right field line only to have it slip by him and roll to the outfield wall. He did make a great pirouette turn and gun a ball into home only to have it then thrown around the infield like hot potato. The whole infield was scared of the only girl on the field and basically ran away from any ground ball hit to them by her. Pete the pitcher gave up 6 home runs but only one of them counted. One was a foul ball, and the rest were counted as outs. “I finally stopped trying to get guys out pitching and started to serve up the meatballs for them to hit out of the yard. That’s a better defense then I saw all night” said our fearless pitcher. The lone bright spots on defense came from Pete the pitcher who once again is fielding his position like a panther. Cookie brought the leather out last night and knocked down most of what was hit his way. On a rather miraculous catch from Team Super Freas in left field to save what would have been at least a double. He was seen swerving to his left and then back to his right only to hopelessly throw his glove about his head and the ball found the webbing. El Sukador commented on the catch with “did you see him move his hips? He is making salsa dancers jealous”. After a late night the Fatties could not muster enough firepower to overcome their mistakes and will limp into the bye week with a record of 3-1
Other notes: Canada’s intentional strikeout will not earn the pink helmet. Hollywood Bristow did not show up and rumored to have been going the reverse Michael Jordan and taking his talents to the hardwood. That has failure written all over it, do you realize how short that kid is?
No Game next week. Next game is May 4th which is the day before Cinco De Mayo which means Moustaches will make their return!!! You facially follicle challenged individuals have 2 whole weeks to bring you’re A game.
Don’t forget to check out the Fat Kids Gear which you can get the link on the right side on the page under Favorite Links.
The bottom of the first was the most offense the Kiddos would display. A 3 run home run from Calm Kyle put the Fatties in the only lead they would have all night. Hippie struck out and is now proudly wearing the Pink Helmet. Bring good beer next week and not that boulder hippie junk. The Fat Kids had an honorary member join the team last night as Team Super Freas had his older brother Big Freezer roam the outfield grass with him. Big Freezer came up big with 3 hits of his own. Those 3 hits were 3 more than The Chode Cannode contributed. Heck the girl on the other team had more hits than Cannode, so did Glass Jaw who had a couple of singles using his wife’s high school bat. That’s right, Glass Jaw is swinging with a chicks bat. El Sukador took advantage of wearing the Pink Helmet for last week’s strikeout and slapped a single to left field. After Hippie struck out and El Sukador had to give up the Pink Helmet he was heard mumbling to himself “I’m gonna strikeout on purpose, the only way I can get a hit is with that magical helmet”. Despite the fast start from the offense things fizzled after the 3rd inning. The last ditch effort was the in the park homer from Team Super Freas to bring the score close at 9-10. But that was all the closer they would get.
There were moments of great defense, just not at our field last night. El Sukador tried to slide tackle a ball hit to center field. Team Super Freas almost took one off the face. Big Freezer was clearly afraid of a ball that went skipping past him only to quote Goose from Top Gun “Where’d Who Go?” The Chode Cannode went diving for a ball down the right field line only to have it slip by him and roll to the outfield wall. He did make a great pirouette turn and gun a ball into home only to have it then thrown around the infield like hot potato. The whole infield was scared of the only girl on the field and basically ran away from any ground ball hit to them by her. Pete the pitcher gave up 6 home runs but only one of them counted. One was a foul ball, and the rest were counted as outs. “I finally stopped trying to get guys out pitching and started to serve up the meatballs for them to hit out of the yard. That’s a better defense then I saw all night” said our fearless pitcher. The lone bright spots on defense came from Pete the pitcher who once again is fielding his position like a panther. Cookie brought the leather out last night and knocked down most of what was hit his way. On a rather miraculous catch from Team Super Freas in left field to save what would have been at least a double. He was seen swerving to his left and then back to his right only to hopelessly throw his glove about his head and the ball found the webbing. El Sukador commented on the catch with “did you see him move his hips? He is making salsa dancers jealous”. After a late night the Fatties could not muster enough firepower to overcome their mistakes and will limp into the bye week with a record of 3-1
Other notes: Canada’s intentional strikeout will not earn the pink helmet. Hollywood Bristow did not show up and rumored to have been going the reverse Michael Jordan and taking his talents to the hardwood. That has failure written all over it, do you realize how short that kid is?
No Game next week. Next game is May 4th which is the day before Cinco De Mayo which means Moustaches will make their return!!! You facially follicle challenged individuals have 2 whole weeks to bring you’re A game.
Don’t forget to check out the Fat Kids Gear which you can get the link on the right side on the page under Favorite Links.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Fat Kids Get New Uniforms
The Fat Kids are getting new uniforms!
These slick new uniforms were designed by our own Calm Kyle. In the process of ordering the uniforms we were awarded best team name by the manufacturing company. The uniforms should arrive in the next few weeks. There has been interest from the Faithful Fatty Followers in whether there will be Fat Kids gear available to purchase to show their allegiance to their team. You can get all your Fat Kids gear here:
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Fat Kids are Drenched with Success
Break out the slip n’ slides and don the rain gear The Fat Kids slide their way into a 3-0 record to start the spring season. On a wet and miserable night the formidable Fatties had great offensive production from the whole lineup and found themselves having to play sound defense to hold the lead. With the threat of rain looming on the horizon the offense was anxious to get things started before scoring runs would become difficult. They jumped out to 4-1 lead and never looked back. Plenty of offense and solid defense helped the Fat Kids to win 12-9 over the Reef Sharks.
Hollywood Bristow started the game off with a typical Hollywood double, a ball hit right at a guy and Bradley simply outran the throw to second. Team Super Freas launched a triple to the wall scoring Hollywood. Production from the two, three, and four hitters was on display as they were rounding the bags all night. In the top of the third inning Team Super Freas lead off with an in the park home run finishing the night hitting for the cycle. He was followed by a triple from Pete the Pitcher who was driven in with the first home run of the season from Calm Kyle who launched the ball well over the left field fence. Pete the Pitcher exclaimed “Now that’s what you like to see, wooo!” he sounded a little like Ric Flair from the WWF but it works for him. The Chode Cannode broke out an oldie but goodie with his patented swinging bunt. “I was using the swinging bunt a lot in recent seasons and the defense was starting to catch on that that’s all I did. I have really worked on getting the ball all the way out to the grass like the big boys do but I thought I could sneak this one in and it worked.” The Chode said. We have a Pink Helmet Winner this week; the honor goes to El Sukador. This poor sap had one heck of a game. In his first at bat he was called out when he stepped in the batters box with his wedding ring, his next at bat was a strike out with a flailing attempt at strike three. He was of course greeted by the cheers of his own team, thanks for the tasty adult beverages next week Suk! The Swinging Siv was also called out at the plate although his was a little different and won’t be charged with a Pink Helmet infraction because he hit too many home runs. We only get one and he decided to hit two more…stop doing that.
The defense was up to the task on a night where field conditions were terrible. With the exception of a few errors in the outfield from El Sukador and Glass Jaw the defense stood tall. I told you El Sukador had a bad night and it only got worse when he confused softball with a game of life sized Croquet and decided to play the part of a wicket letting the ball sail right between his legs. Another attempt at a linedrive left the poor Sukador on his back side, “you get a mass like this moving one direction and then try to stop it in a hurry, you’re gonna fall over”, and he did. Redemption was made when he threw out a runner at home. Glass Jaw was also picked on several times only to make a great catch to end a bases loaded inning. Other defensive gems included Calm Kyle getting kicked in the face on a play at the plate after a great throw from the Chode Cannode. “You know when you hit a 2 run home run, it doesn’t bother me. I could get kicked in the face all night and it wouldn’t bother me”, Calm Kyle said with a tear in his eye. Pete the Pitcher also had a diving catch to spear a line drive off the side of the pitchers mound. Hippie once again flew under the radar but put up a strong performace in the field and also with several base hit singles at the plate. The bottom of the 6th ended in typical fashion with strong infield play from UGA on a sharp ground ball and a quick throw to first to record the first out and Hollywood Bristow snagged a liner to end the game a few plays later.
Other Notes: Coach Jimbo did not attend last night’s game, nobody noticed.
Look for a special update coming mid week about big news for the Fat Kids and their Faithful Fatty Followers.
Next weeks game is at 9:00, pack your PJ’s and a pillow cause we are all playing past our bedtimes.
Hollywood Bristow started the game off with a typical Hollywood double, a ball hit right at a guy and Bradley simply outran the throw to second. Team Super Freas launched a triple to the wall scoring Hollywood. Production from the two, three, and four hitters was on display as they were rounding the bags all night. In the top of the third inning Team Super Freas lead off with an in the park home run finishing the night hitting for the cycle. He was followed by a triple from Pete the Pitcher who was driven in with the first home run of the season from Calm Kyle who launched the ball well over the left field fence. Pete the Pitcher exclaimed “Now that’s what you like to see, wooo!” he sounded a little like Ric Flair from the WWF but it works for him. The Chode Cannode broke out an oldie but goodie with his patented swinging bunt. “I was using the swinging bunt a lot in recent seasons and the defense was starting to catch on that that’s all I did. I have really worked on getting the ball all the way out to the grass like the big boys do but I thought I could sneak this one in and it worked.” The Chode said. We have a Pink Helmet Winner this week; the honor goes to El Sukador. This poor sap had one heck of a game. In his first at bat he was called out when he stepped in the batters box with his wedding ring, his next at bat was a strike out with a flailing attempt at strike three. He was of course greeted by the cheers of his own team, thanks for the tasty adult beverages next week Suk! The Swinging Siv was also called out at the plate although his was a little different and won’t be charged with a Pink Helmet infraction because he hit too many home runs. We only get one and he decided to hit two more…stop doing that.
The defense was up to the task on a night where field conditions were terrible. With the exception of a few errors in the outfield from El Sukador and Glass Jaw the defense stood tall. I told you El Sukador had a bad night and it only got worse when he confused softball with a game of life sized Croquet and decided to play the part of a wicket letting the ball sail right between his legs. Another attempt at a linedrive left the poor Sukador on his back side, “you get a mass like this moving one direction and then try to stop it in a hurry, you’re gonna fall over”, and he did. Redemption was made when he threw out a runner at home. Glass Jaw was also picked on several times only to make a great catch to end a bases loaded inning. Other defensive gems included Calm Kyle getting kicked in the face on a play at the plate after a great throw from the Chode Cannode. “You know when you hit a 2 run home run, it doesn’t bother me. I could get kicked in the face all night and it wouldn’t bother me”, Calm Kyle said with a tear in his eye. Pete the Pitcher also had a diving catch to spear a line drive off the side of the pitchers mound. Hippie once again flew under the radar but put up a strong performace in the field and also with several base hit singles at the plate. The bottom of the 6th ended in typical fashion with strong infield play from UGA on a sharp ground ball and a quick throw to first to record the first out and Hollywood Bristow snagged a liner to end the game a few plays later.
Other Notes: Coach Jimbo did not attend last night’s game, nobody noticed.
Look for a special update coming mid week about big news for the Fat Kids and their Faithful Fatty Followers.
Next weeks game is at 9:00, pack your PJ’s and a pillow cause we are all playing past our bedtimes.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Fat Kids Suk It In
Fat Kids Suk it in
4-7-11
PHEW!! All of our Faithful Fatty Followers can exhale. That was a close one folks but those Fat kids hung in there just long enough to escape with a 2-0 record in the spring season. The Masterbatters kept the game close throughout and made it real interesting with a comeback in the bottom of the 6th inning but some rare defensive flashes put an end to their surge.
There was enough offense to keep the Fatties out front early on. The scoring kicked off in the first with Team Super Freas scoring from 2nd ending the first inning with a score of 4-0. The Chode Cannode hustled down the line for a base hit to the delight of his sons in the dugout, they have been renamed “The Mini Lasordas” for all the chatter they have during the game. Not to be out done Glass jaw ate his spinach before the game by ripping a double to the fence, later adding another single. Cookie launched a few singles from the left side of the plate as well. His RBI single in the top of the 6th added insurance runs which were desperately needed. Hippie proved to add the deciding run with a slow roller up the third baseline and beating the throw at first.
The Fat Kids were without their starting first baseman The Swinging Siv that was undoubtedly hiding in shame after being awarded the pink helmet for the first strike out of the year. Don’t you worry Siv the helmet is still all yours after none of the Fat Kids struck out last night. Surprised aren’t ya, so am I. We have yet to see Canada, not sure where he is at or what he is up to. Rumor has it he was training the back Canadian woods rehabbing his busted up knee when he got into a scuffle with Sasquatch. Hopefully he returns soon. UGA was also missing; he is in Michigan and asks for your payers that he gets out alive. It seems without these key cogs in the lineup the defense sees an opportunity to take a nap. Coach Jimbo playing first couldn’t keep his feet under him. A routine play to 2nd base couldn’t be handled which set off a comedy of errors which had The Chode Cannode giving his best world cup impersonation and kicking the ball back into the infield. “I thought El Sukador was going to pee himself he was laughing so hard”, Team Super Freas was heard mumbling. There were a few defensive highlights however. Hollywood Bristow had a great over the shoulder catch to make a key out. El Sukador rolled up his sleeves and unleashed a cannon from left center to gun down a runner at home to save a run which would prove pivotal. “Who knew a cupcake maker could throw like that?” Calm Kyle said. Pete the Pitcher had another great outing ringing up 2 batters once with a swing and a miss and another with the high cheese. He only made one big mistake giving up a 3 run jack in the bottom of the 6th to bring the Masterbatters within 1 run. That threat was stopped on a sharp liner to Hippie at 3rd to end the game.
After the game we celebrated with a very special cake for Pete the Pitchers 40th birthday.
For those of you who rely on a Husband, boyfriend, son, nephew, or niece in Jim’s case to have the blog or email forwarded. You can now enter your email address in the “Follow by Email” section on the side to have an email automatically sent to you when the blog is updated every week. I have also added a player alias identification page to help everyone understand who is who. You could also just show up to the games and cheer us on, you would learn who we are that way too
Next game is 4-13-11 at 7:10 pm at Dekoevend Park.
Rumor has it Vin Scully might show up to call the game (don’t hold your breath)
4-7-11
PHEW!! All of our Faithful Fatty Followers can exhale. That was a close one folks but those Fat kids hung in there just long enough to escape with a 2-0 record in the spring season. The Masterbatters kept the game close throughout and made it real interesting with a comeback in the bottom of the 6th inning but some rare defensive flashes put an end to their surge.
There was enough offense to keep the Fatties out front early on. The scoring kicked off in the first with Team Super Freas scoring from 2nd ending the first inning with a score of 4-0. The Chode Cannode hustled down the line for a base hit to the delight of his sons in the dugout, they have been renamed “The Mini Lasordas” for all the chatter they have during the game. Not to be out done Glass jaw ate his spinach before the game by ripping a double to the fence, later adding another single. Cookie launched a few singles from the left side of the plate as well. His RBI single in the top of the 6th added insurance runs which were desperately needed. Hippie proved to add the deciding run with a slow roller up the third baseline and beating the throw at first.
The Fat Kids were without their starting first baseman The Swinging Siv that was undoubtedly hiding in shame after being awarded the pink helmet for the first strike out of the year. Don’t you worry Siv the helmet is still all yours after none of the Fat Kids struck out last night. Surprised aren’t ya, so am I. We have yet to see Canada, not sure where he is at or what he is up to. Rumor has it he was training the back Canadian woods rehabbing his busted up knee when he got into a scuffle with Sasquatch. Hopefully he returns soon. UGA was also missing; he is in Michigan and asks for your payers that he gets out alive. It seems without these key cogs in the lineup the defense sees an opportunity to take a nap. Coach Jimbo playing first couldn’t keep his feet under him. A routine play to 2nd base couldn’t be handled which set off a comedy of errors which had The Chode Cannode giving his best world cup impersonation and kicking the ball back into the infield. “I thought El Sukador was going to pee himself he was laughing so hard”, Team Super Freas was heard mumbling. There were a few defensive highlights however. Hollywood Bristow had a great over the shoulder catch to make a key out. El Sukador rolled up his sleeves and unleashed a cannon from left center to gun down a runner at home to save a run which would prove pivotal. “Who knew a cupcake maker could throw like that?” Calm Kyle said. Pete the Pitcher had another great outing ringing up 2 batters once with a swing and a miss and another with the high cheese. He only made one big mistake giving up a 3 run jack in the bottom of the 6th to bring the Masterbatters within 1 run. That threat was stopped on a sharp liner to Hippie at 3rd to end the game.
After the game we celebrated with a very special cake for Pete the Pitchers 40th birthday.
For those of you who rely on a Husband, boyfriend, son, nephew, or niece in Jim’s case to have the blog or email forwarded. You can now enter your email address in the “Follow by Email” section on the side to have an email automatically sent to you when the blog is updated every week. I have also added a player alias identification page to help everyone understand who is who. You could also just show up to the games and cheer us on, you would learn who we are that way too
Next game is 4-13-11 at 7:10 pm at Dekoevend Park.
Rumor has it Vin Scully might show up to call the game (don’t hold your breath)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
The Fat Kids Are Back In Town
Denver Post South Suburban Edition
3/31/11
The Fat Kids Are Back In Town
Welcome back to Fat Kids softball my Faithful Fatty Followers. It was great to get back out there and play a little Fat Kids style ball last night. It was also great to see that our following has basically doubled since last season. Going forward the wives, children, and dogs will occupy one dugout and the players from both teams will share the other dugout. It was a tight fit in the dugout but it was also a pretty snug fit on the field as the Fat Kids squeezed out a win 14-13 over Off the Corner. It was evident early on there was plenty of rust to shake off from the looks of the defense. The bats overcame a midgame lull to storm back in walk off fashion.
The Fat Kids jumped out to a 7-1 lead after the first inning thanks to some fantastic play from infield and new second baseman Hollywood Bristow twice going deep up the middle to make a play. UGA and Hippie also joined in flashing some leather and displaying their throwing arms making great plays to gun down runners. “Not sure what these guys were working on during the winter but they actually hit me in the glove, I barely had to move which is really weird”, stated first baseman The Swinging Siv. Other great defensive plays were made once again by Pete the Pitcher in lifesaving mode dodging hot shots back up the middle. El Sukador used all of his 5’10” frame and all 3 inches of vertical leap to make an outstanding catch in the outfield to end a bases loaded inning. During the later innings after the starting shortstop UGA went MIA and Hollywood Bristow decided to join the outfield crew leaving Cookie and Team Super Freas to operate the middle infield. Things did not go well as was seen by Off the Corner making a comeback. Fortunately the winter was not too harsh to the Fat Kids swings.
The Kids can still hit which is good news. At least some of them can. One Fat Kid in particular likes the idea of wearing a Pink Helmet and bringing tasty strikeout beer for the whole team. Newly named “Stand there and watch strike three Sivahop” was first out of the gate to earn the pink helmet honor. Besides that oops the fat kids were hitting alright. Despite trying to hit a pine tree in deep foul territory Calm Kyle managed a few sharp hits as well a couple of lollipops. Hippie and Glass Jaw also saw a few singles find the outfield grass. The triple crew of Pete the Pitcher, Team Super Freas, and Coach Jimbo all rounded the bases to come to a stop at third. Coach Jimbo’s triple plated the tying run of The Chode Cannode after he beat out a single a batter earlier. Poor kid couldn’t unhitch the trailer and was gassed by the time he crossed home to tie the game up. With Jimbo on third and one out Team Super Freas stepped to the plate, he was promptly intentionally walked…apparently you can do that in softball. I hesitate to even tell this part of the story because of how embarrassing it really is. Anyway back to the drama. With Jimbo still at third and Team Super Freas now moping at first Pete the Pitcher struts to the plate launching the in game ending sacrifice fly scoring Coach Jimbo.
Next weeks game is at 8:05
Game will be televised on ESPN 8 “The Ocho”
3/31/11
The Fat Kids Are Back In Town
Welcome back to Fat Kids softball my Faithful Fatty Followers. It was great to get back out there and play a little Fat Kids style ball last night. It was also great to see that our following has basically doubled since last season. Going forward the wives, children, and dogs will occupy one dugout and the players from both teams will share the other dugout. It was a tight fit in the dugout but it was also a pretty snug fit on the field as the Fat Kids squeezed out a win 14-13 over Off the Corner. It was evident early on there was plenty of rust to shake off from the looks of the defense. The bats overcame a midgame lull to storm back in walk off fashion.
The Fat Kids jumped out to a 7-1 lead after the first inning thanks to some fantastic play from infield and new second baseman Hollywood Bristow twice going deep up the middle to make a play. UGA and Hippie also joined in flashing some leather and displaying their throwing arms making great plays to gun down runners. “Not sure what these guys were working on during the winter but they actually hit me in the glove, I barely had to move which is really weird”, stated first baseman The Swinging Siv. Other great defensive plays were made once again by Pete the Pitcher in lifesaving mode dodging hot shots back up the middle. El Sukador used all of his 5’10” frame and all 3 inches of vertical leap to make an outstanding catch in the outfield to end a bases loaded inning. During the later innings after the starting shortstop UGA went MIA and Hollywood Bristow decided to join the outfield crew leaving Cookie and Team Super Freas to operate the middle infield. Things did not go well as was seen by Off the Corner making a comeback. Fortunately the winter was not too harsh to the Fat Kids swings.
The Kids can still hit which is good news. At least some of them can. One Fat Kid in particular likes the idea of wearing a Pink Helmet and bringing tasty strikeout beer for the whole team. Newly named “Stand there and watch strike three Sivahop” was first out of the gate to earn the pink helmet honor. Besides that oops the fat kids were hitting alright. Despite trying to hit a pine tree in deep foul territory Calm Kyle managed a few sharp hits as well a couple of lollipops. Hippie and Glass Jaw also saw a few singles find the outfield grass. The triple crew of Pete the Pitcher, Team Super Freas, and Coach Jimbo all rounded the bases to come to a stop at third. Coach Jimbo’s triple plated the tying run of The Chode Cannode after he beat out a single a batter earlier. Poor kid couldn’t unhitch the trailer and was gassed by the time he crossed home to tie the game up. With Jimbo on third and one out Team Super Freas stepped to the plate, he was promptly intentionally walked…apparently you can do that in softball. I hesitate to even tell this part of the story because of how embarrassing it really is. Anyway back to the drama. With Jimbo still at third and Team Super Freas now moping at first Pete the Pitcher struts to the plate launching the in game ending sacrifice fly scoring Coach Jimbo.
Next weeks game is at 8:05
Game will be televised on ESPN 8 “The Ocho”
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