Summer Edition - Perchance to Dream Blues

The  Award Winning Official Newsletter of the MA Commonwealth Division

"I'm a kickball player in my dreams, you know."  

The Championship Week: "Well if you can't make it stay hard, stay hungry, stay alive if you can. And meet me in a dream of this hard land" - Bruce Springsteen

Table of Contents: 
I: Dream in colors, Dream in bed.
II: Recaps
III: Schedule 
IV: Announcements
V: Dream On

PART I: "Just do the things you want, just do the things you need. Time flies like this and we gotta get it going indeed. all the damn people flood our stream and we're just in a dream, so tonight you're best to get together for future of the scene." - The Hives

For many of you, Sunday nights for the next five weeks will be spent watching the gripping conclusion to the AMC series Breaking Bad. It is perhaps the best written, acted and show ever on basic cable (and maybe second overall to The Wire), and for those of you who've watched from the beginning or recently marathoned it on Netflix, you have become invested in how the next five weeks will play out as the show wraps up. 

The end of television shows are always a bit awkward, especially here in the United States. Most shows are conceived in a season by season format, and not knowing how many seasons a show has, forces the writers to often leave stories open ended. Final episodes when written, may not have been final episodes when conceived, but a dip in ratings or abrupt cancellation, may leave any viewer invested in the show hanging. (This is summed up famously in the 30 Rock Episode where Tracy Jordan arranges a filming of a fitting finale for the NBC series Night Court as a gift to Kenneth the page.)  Some series enders are epic (M*A*S*H, Six Feet Under) others are open ended and controversial (Sopranos, St. Elsewhere) and some are just truly terrible (Seinfeld). 

As Breaking Bad ends, theories about the final endgame are abounding. In fact, Dean Norris who plays DEA Agent, Mineral Collector and Home Brewmeister, Hank Schraeder released his own take on how Breaking Bad ends. (Hank Wins!) My favorite theory is a pop culture mashup, borrowing from the great ending to Newhart. (Bob Newhart was a legendary comedian who had a successful show in the 1970s called The Bob Newhart Show. In the 80's he had a succesful show called Newhart. At the end of Newhart, Bob wakes up in bedroom from The Bob Newhart Show, with his wife from that series, Suzanne Pleschette and tells her, "Honey, you won't believe this dream I had.") The popular theory for Breaking Bad is that Hank is killed or knocked unconsciously, only to wake up in bed next to Jane Kaczmarek and surrounded by his kids from the show "Malcolm in the Middle." The schemes of Walter Hartwell White, reduced to a simple dream of the equally hapless Hal. While I'm sure Vince Gilliagn will not go that route, it would be kind of awesome as an alternate ending on a DVD. 

For four teams last week, their dream of Immortal Kickball Glory faded with the rapidly setting sun. Tonight three teams will walk away with shattered dreams, while a lucky team will have their dream realized in a moment of what with the early sunset, pitch black clarity.

For those of you whose season ended last week come on out and enjoy the games. Referees will be needed, so please anyone who can help end this great season on a high note will be much appreciated. 

For those of you playing tonight, good luck. May your dream come true. 

PART III: "Last night I dreamt, that somebody loved me. No hope, no harm. Just another false alarm." The Smiths

Pecan Sandies 5 over Don't Come on My Base 1 


After giving up a run in the top of the first to a shorthanded DCOMB squad, Pecan came back strong with a two out rally in the bottom of the inning.  Mike M and Ben K set the table for BDO who hit a 3-run homer.
The score stayed that way until the 4th when Chris T doubled (thanks in part to a generous call at 2nd by a ref distracted by the scenery) home Ona to account for the final score of 4-1. - Jason K. 

Thanks to defending champions Don't Come on My Base for a honorable defense of their title. 

Andrew, Andrea,Caroline, Alison, Dave, Danny, Daniel, Erik, Daniel, Illana, Illana, Jonathan, Amber, Matthew, Meaghan, Melissa, Nichole, Sarah, Jonathan, Andrew, and Steven.


Legion of Doom 7 over Slim Kickins 0

Legion of Doom defeated Slim Kickins, ending a great season for Meghan and her crew.

Thanks to Tony, Brian, Caleb, Craig, Dan, Erica, Ivana, Inda, Kurt, Lynn, Matthew, Maureen, Megan, Maria, Matthew, Meghan, Samuel, Scott, Scott, Steve and Tim. 

Boca Cabana 5 over Saved by the Balls 0 

Boca Cabana held a commencement for the class of Saved by the Balls as they ended their season. Good luck to the Saved By the Balls Class of 2013, Aaron, Laurie, Ben, Caitlin, Joe, Jamie, Jen, Paula, Melanie, Michale, Jeffrey, Nichole, Nick, Peter, Bobby, Ryan, Ashley, Kara, Jordan and Vanessa and all their future endeavors. 

 Melon Farming Ninjas 4 over Menace 2 Sobriety 1

Menace 2 Sobriety was hoping for another close game and a playoff upset against the Melon Farming Ninjas. The game was close until the final inning, when the Ninjas got 2 to take a 4-1 lead. Justin scored the loan run for us. We had a lot of base runners but weren't able to get any other runs across. Our defense was solid. Justin and Steve made good catches in the outfield, with Steve's leading to a double play. Meredith made a great play at short, making a diving catch. Val made a good play at second. Brad made a good play at third, tagging out a runner who was trying to advance. Despite not winning many games this season, we had a lot of close ones with one or two plays making the difference.  - Sam B.

Having not faced good friends Menace 2 Sobriety since Week 1, the Ninjas were not sure how far along the 12 steps they had come. The Ninjas were able to get a run early, only to be thwarted in their attempts for more by some good defence of M2B. M2B made amends by tying the game in the bottom of the first. But the Ninjas proved to be the higher power, as they pushed across a run in the 3rd, and then two runs in the 4th on great hustle by Jen E on a round the base trip by Paul. The defense was anchored by the pitching of Nick, the grit and toughness of Jacqui, and the stalwart defense of Big Nick at first. And since Vivek kept his shirt on, it was a win-win for everyone!  - David M.

Congratulations to Menace 2 Sobriety for making it this far in another season. As they say at the meetings,  "KEEP COMING BACK Andrew, Brad, Brian, Carolyn, Iain, Frank, Brian, Jess, Justin, Jen, Keara, Liz, Marcus, Sam, Melissa, Meredith, Mike, Natalie, Amanda, Steve, Tracy, Kevin, Valerie, Vishu and Vivek."

PART IV: "Except in dreams, we're never really free." - Warren Zevon

SEMI-FINALS

6:30pm
Grass: #3 Melon Farming Ninjas v. #2 Legion of Doom
Dirt: #4 Pecan Sandies v. #1 Boca Cabana

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

7:15pmWinner of Game 1 v. Winner of Game 2. Highest seed chooses field. 

PART V: "In one, numbers were burning. In another, I witnessed a crime. In one, I was running, and in another, All I seemed to be doing was climb. Wasn’t looking for any special assistance. Not going to any great extremes. I’d already gone the distance. Just thinking of a series of dreams." - Bob Dylan

Announcements, Announcements Announcements

SHOPPER'S CAFE: Stop by Shopper's for One Last Hurrah to congratulate the winners and watch the losers drown their sorrows in beer and wing sauce. 

PHOTOS: If you have any photos, please

send them to me here. 

GAME TIME: Sunset tonight is 7:23pm. This means games have to start on time, and earlier if possible.. Please be at the field 15 minutes before your scheduled game start.

ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow the league on Twitter and Facebook. 

PART V: "Sleep, sleep tonight. May your dreams be realized. If the thunder cloud passes rain, let it rain, rain on me." - U2

50 years ago yesterday, this happened. May it serve as a reminder of how far we've come, and how far we still have to go. That is a dream worth pursuing. 

Good luck and happy kicking,

- David, GMOT Editor

Summer Edition - The Unscripted Scripted Blues

The  Award Winning Official Newsletter of the MA Commonwealth Division

"A.B.K. Always Be Kicking."  

The Playoff Week: "Remember all the movies, Terry, we'd go see. Trying to learn to walk like the heroes we thought we had to be." - Bruce Springsteen

Table of Contents: 
I: All The World is Staged

II: Recaps

III: Schedule 

IV: Announcements

V: Hit the Safety Bricks, Pal

PART I: "Got me a movie, I want you to know. Slicing up eyeballs, I want you to know. Girlie so groovy, I want you to know. Don't know about you, but i am un chien andalusia." - Pixies

The playoffs are here! Eight weeks (plus one rain out where there was little rain, and one game day where there was a lot of rain) of sweat, tears, and wing sauce have come to this moment in time. For one team immortal kickball glory is only three wins away. For seven other teams only agony, shame and medieval hair-shirt like flesh mortification awaits. I can't wait to get started! 

Now the playoffs come with different rules, so our benevolent dictator League Representative Paul, likes to hold a special review sessions with the team captains. He originally set it up on Google Hangout, but since no one uses Google save for gmail and searching for videos of monkeys riding dogs (Mission Accomplished) when no one showed up we had a skype chat instead. After last year's naked debacle, it was strictly a voice chat. Sometimes things once seen cannot be unseen. For your amusement, bemusement and edification (or to be used later for your mortification) here is the transcript of last night's rules session. 



PAUL: Captains, before we being this rules review, let us review the rules of the rules' review. First, everyone must be clothed and remained clothed at all time. Jason, David, Sam, Jon, and Andrew, I mean you guys especially. No sausage fests tonight. This isn't New Hampshire.

GROUP: [Collective Groan]

JON: Is anyone hungry?

PAUL: I cannot stress this enough. My therapy bill of seeing what Meghan did to Jason last year, is a lot for a guy on a Conducktor's salary. Even with great insurance like AFLAC. (Seriously Paul, has there not been any synergy between the Aflac Duck and Boston Duck Tours? Seems like there should be.) Rule 2 remember rule 1. 

SAM:  I promise to keep my clothes on. But, I can't speak for Vivek. He's like a naked ninja, only he's not on a ninja. 

DAVID: Naked Ninjas, you say. That might be a good theme for next year's Ninja team. We'd be able to walk to the championship because the rest of the league would have stabbed their eyes out, Oedipus Style. Oh the humanity! 

JASON: I dig Oedipus man! It's sexual! Like Pecan Sandies. 

MEGHAN: I thought pecan sandies were cookies. 

ILANA: Me too. Though I pronounce it Pekhan sandies. Cause you know, I speak English and am not an inbred hick from Georgia.  

MR. BELDING: I have been hired by the red team, Saved by the Balls to participate in this video chat, for a nominal fee. I'll do anything for a nominal fee. Weddings. Bar Mitzvahs. Store dedications. Meth labs. Softcore. Hardcore. Dumbledore. I will even come to your place of work, and say anyone's famous catchphrase to you in front of your co-workers, earning you the respect and admiration of your peers, and perhaps the number from that cutie pie or stud muffin you have your eye on in accounting, who until that point doesn't know you exist. Like how Hollywood and pop culture treat me, despite all I've given them. But, I'm not bitter. No. Not at all. (Hold it together Belding. Finish the sale. A=Always. B = Be. C = Closing. Always be closing. Wait. Why is my under the breath muttering calling myself Belding? My name is Dennis Haskins. I'm an accomplished actor. My God it's happening again.) *Slaps face* Ahh. Much better Mommy. I'm a good boy. I call all the men you bring home uncle. I'm sorry I shot him, Mommy. I thought he was naked hurting you...

GROUP: [Looks at Mr. Belding. Jaws hung open, aghast. Except for Jason. He's oddly turned on by this entire exchange.] 

MR. BELDING: Where was I? Oh yes. Anything for a small fee. Please see my agent for pricing. Wait. Who am I kidding? I don't have an agent. I fired my agent, killed him and built a bird cage with his bones. [Singing]"There's a blue bird on my shoulder. It's the truth. It's actual, everything is satisfactual." ... Bastards all of them. They promise you the moon, and then boom fudge you right in the peeper-doodle-cavern, without even getting kissed or a nice meal. God. What happened to just talking over food? It's now just all straight to the fooing and farming, like we're just a bunch of rutting hogs during the harvest moon. I tell you. It's all a pile of shipoopi. [Ding: A bell rings] Anyway my time here is done. Enjoy your meeting class. Now off on my hydrofoil! Belding, I mean Haskins, out! (Dummy!)

PAUL: What the fuuuu....

JON: Hey did someone mention cookies? I'm hungry. 

ILANA: That made you hungry?

JASON: It made me hungry, if you know what I mean. It's sexual. 

JON: I'm serious. I swear someone mentioned cookies. And bacon. I swear I heard bacon.

ANDREW: I can support bacon. Bacon is awesome. You know who didn't have bacon though? Boca Bar. Probably if they had more bacon it would have stayed open.

MEGHAN: Riiiiight. That was the only thing keeping that place from being a success. 

PAUL: Uh gang, we need to get back on track. We have rules to go over, and I'm sure whoever is transcribing this chat has important things to do. Like work.

DAVID: Nah, I'm good. Hee hee, look at that monkey ride that dog! Giddy up little hero. Giddy up! 

JASON: Monkey on a dog. Awwww yeah. It's sexual....No wait. That's kinda gross.

DAVID: Dude. You are fucked up. Seriously. It's a monkey dressed up as a cowboy, riding a dog on a saddle, herding sheep. Get some help. 

MR. BELDING: Hi Gang. I'm back. I forgot to gas up my hydrofoil. Or my Pontiac Aztek. I get them confused. Anyone got some cash? I once played a psychiatrist, so Jason maybe I can help you with your problem. You think every thing is sexual, right?

JASON: Well, no not really. It's just my bit. You see these chats are really boring some times, so I like to spice it up. You know, like how Rachel Ray adds nutmeg to everything, or how Guy Fieri drowns everything in hot sauce and catchphrases.

SAM: Dude, that's off the hook.

MEGHAN: Winner, winner chicken dinner.

JON: Seriously, I'm starving. We need to get some food at these meetings. Play-doh is edible right? It's non toxic. I'd even eat that stuff Charlton Heston eats. 

DAVID: SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!  

MR. BELDING: Ahhh. Classic Denial. Now seriously, Jason, tell us about your mother. Did she have many friends that she introduced as uncles? Would they leave her gifts of money, jewelry, or small plastic baggies of blue crystals? Would she cry herself to sleep after they left, and the come into your room and stroke your hair, saying "It's gonna be okay. It's gonna be all okay." And you become overwhelmed by the smell of Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds, jizz, cigarettes and humiliation. Oh the humiliation. [Mr. Belding looks off into the distance and rocks in his chair, weeping quietly.]

PAUL: Uhhh, folks, we really need to move this meeting along. Seriously. I mean, the playoffs start tomorrow night, and we gotta go over the rules. And Mr. Belding may be crazy. Though I may be wrong. 


ANDREW: Oh Paul, quit yer yapping. We do this ever year. There are a few slight differences in the rules for playoff time. There is no RPS to determine home or away, the choice lies with top seed of the match-up.  All games shall be 5 innings, time allowing, unless falling into the below categories:
 1) At the end of the third inning or at the end of any full inning thereafter a team up by 12 or more runs automatically wins the game and the game is over. 
2) In the event of a tie score after 5 innings, extra full innings shall commence until a winner is determined or until the allotted time expires. 

Each extra inning should be played with these modifications: Place the last kicker (1) from the previous inning on second base. Only 8 players on the field for the defense consisting of 4 men and 4 women. All kickers start with an unmodified count (0 balls, 0 strikes, 0 fouls). 

If a game in progress must be called early by the head referee, due to darkness, weather, or any other unforeseen circumstance, then the score reverts to what it was at the end of the last completed inning. If at least 3 innings have been completed, the result stands.

If that result is a tie, a winner must be determined using RPS. If a game is called off before 3 full innings have been completed, the game should be rescheduled and started from scratch, if possible. If rescheduling is not possible, RPS should be used to determine a winner. 

Teams deliberately delaying the game may be warned and sanctioned as necessary by the head referee. For all other guidelines for the playoff tournament, please refer to the following link: http://www.kickball.com/files/WAKA_League_Tournament_Guidelines.pdf

Seriously, dude we get it. We only really come to this chats for the adult nudity, tragic stories of a mother's love for her child and the price she paid to give him a good life, only to see that boy collapse under the scars of the things she had to do to give him that life, monkeys riding dogs, and bacon. 

JON: Seriously, stop mentioning bacon. 

ILANA: Since I haven't had much to say, this session, I just want to say 'DON'T COME ON MY BASE"

MEGHAN: SLIM KICKINS!

JASON: PECAN SANDIES

JON: Mmmm. Cookies....er, I mean, LEGION OF DOOM

MR. BELDING: OH MOMMA, MOMMA, I'M SO SORRY MOMMA! 

SIGMUND FREUD: Very gut. Very gut. Now tellz me about your father....

SAM: MENACE 2 SOBREITY

ANDREW: BOCA CABANA!

HEISENBERG: SAY MY NAME!

MOSS: FUCK YOU, that's my name!! You know why, Mister? 'Cause you drove a Pontiac Aztek to get here tonight, I drove a eighty thousand dollar BMW. That's my name!! 

DAVID: Oops sorry. I crossed mental streams. Uhhh... MELON FARMING NINJAS!

JON: Wait, there were melons, too? Sonovabitch.

PAUL: Meeting adjorned! OH DEAR GOD!.....AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[End Scene]

PART III: "In home theaters. Still projecting. Undestructing.A voice from the back of your
Double feature.Soft and harder.Wait. In silence. While planning your attack. Shining through the hollow today. Thinking maybe heavens away. They've shown this on both screens." - The New Pornographers

Legion of Doom 6 over Pecan Sandies 1

The Legion's game against the Pecan Sandies got off to a bumpy start as the Sandies took an early 1-0. LOD tied it up in the bottom of the inning.  The game remained tied until the bottom of the third when Tim "Sinestro" H went from 1st to home on a sacrifice bunt from Laurel "Riddler" M.  The game broke open in the 4th when the Legion added 4 more runs.  The game ended on a double play initiated by Jen "Giganta" McD which earned her the MVP belt for the week.  A great game and a tough 6-1 win for the legion. - Jon N. 

Saved by the Balls 1  over Menace 2 Sobriety 0

After a 5-5 tie earlier in the season Menace 2 Sobriety was looking to bring home the W. We played close to our best defense of the season. Melissa made a great unassisted double play as she caught the ball in right field than ran to first to catch a runner who had taken off. Justin made a great over the shoulder catch in center. Kevin made a nice play in right as he threw out a runner at first base. Keara and Val also had good games at short and second. Unfortunately our offense couldn't get going. Mike was able to get on base but we were completely shut down ultimately losing 1-0 in a very close game as their only run came via a tag up from a runner on third on a foul ball catch. - Sam B. 


Boca Cabana 5 over Don't Come on My Base 1 

Thursday's game between the Boca Cabana and DCOMB was as most would expect another tight game. The scoring was tough to come by. Both teams were held without a run until the second inning when Boca was able to sneak in a run. A couple close plays on the bags and some even closer at home limited the scoring between the two offensive dynamos. In the end, it was a few runs that separated these two teams formerly known as Sacks n' Racks. Both teams will head eagerly and confidently into the WAKA playoffs. - Andrew B.


Melon Farming Ninjas 7 over Slim Kickins 2

To be a successful farmer, one must be patient. The sweet delicious melons of victory do not spring forth from the ground without careful prompting and painstaking preparation. They take time and cultivation, sweat and tears, funky awards and dinner at the Chateau to get their fruits to blossom. After suffering a three week losing streak, patience paid off as finally the Ninjas were able to harvest a bounty of runs and secure a victory and the third seed in the playoffs. The hero of the game was Paul, whose pitching limited the Kickins to two runs, and whose big kick in the fourth inning busted the game open. Paul was ably assisted by a total Ninja effort, lead by the defensive prowesses of Jacqui, Jen and Paige, the on base-skilling of David P and Andrew, and the cheering section of Sam and Sara. Now let's see if this yield will continue to increase as we move steathily and melony into the playoffs.  - David M.  

PART IV: "They queue up for tickets to see the performance. They push to get closer, looking upwards with wonder. We are the actors, the cameras are rolling. I'll be Ben Gazzara, you'll be Gena Rowlands." - The Hold Steady

PART V: "Nembutal,numbs it all. But I prefer alcohol!" - The Clash

Announcements, Announcements Announcements

SHOPPER'S CAFE: Only Three More Weeks Left to Party at Shopper's. Please stop by post game and thank them for all they've done for us this year!

PHOTOS: We'll do thank you's next week, but as always this newsletter would like far far shittier with out Tim. Thank him for his effort as player and photographer. If you have any photos you can send them to me Here:

GAME TIME: Sunset tonight is 7:35pm. This means games have to start on time. Please be at the field 15 minutes before your secheduled game start. For teams playing the second game, start as soon as the first game finishes.

ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow the league on Twitter and Facebook. 

PART V: "It's all in the movies. It won't happen to us I know. That's all in the movies. Just a bad picture show." - Merle Haggard

Now is the time of the season that separates the closers from the weak, regardless of the strength of your leads. So will you be drinking coffee and driving a brand new cadillac (Happy Birthday Joe), or just picking your fingernails with your new set of steak knives while you are out on your ass? The choice is yours. Don't believe me? Ask Alec Baldwin. (NSFW) 

Good luck and happy kicking,

- David, GMOT Editor

Summer Edition - 300lb Schizophrenic Lyrical Genius Blues

The  Award Winning Official Newsletter of the MA Commonwealth Division

"Kick over London. Ball over Waltham."  

The Week Nine: "He can't help if his happy looks insane" - Pearl Jam

Table of Contents: 
I: Let's Go CrazyII: The True King of Rock and Roll?III: RecapsIV: Schedule and StandingsV: AnnouncementsVI: Padded Walls

PART I: "Please don't ask me what's on my mind. I'm a little mixed up, but I'm feelin' fine. When I'm near that girl that I love best, my heart beats so it scares me to death!" - Elvis

END OF SEASON PARTY THIS FRIDAY

The MA Independent and MA Commonwealth leagues are hosting the End of Season Party, this Friday 7pm at Tommy Doyle's. Private Room until 9. Live band after that. Open bar (beer and rail drinks!) for all kickballers and their guests. 

For more information see the Facebook Page here.

PART II: "Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today. To get through this thing called life Electric word life it means forever and that's a mighty long time
But I'm here to tell you there's something else. The afterworld, a world of never ending happiness. You can always see the sun, day or night. So when you call up that shrink in Beverly Hills. You know the one Dr. Everything'll Be Alright. Instead of asking him how much of your time is left? Ask him how much of your mind, baby.
'Cause in this life things are much harder than in the afterworld. This life you're on your own. And if the elevator tries to bring you down, Go crazy!" - Prince

This week's GMOT is dedicated to the late kings of Rock n Roll, Elvis and Wesley Willis. Now thousands will descend upon Graceland this week to commemorate the anniversary of Elvis' passing on August 16, 1977. But perhaps more intriguing is that August 21st marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Wesley Willis. 

Wesley Willis was a diagnosed schizophrenic who garnered a cult following in the Chicago indie scene of the mid 1990's. His music was punk. His lyrics were simple, honest and when dealing with his mental illness nonsensical. He would often engage in weird lyrical vulgarity because it would chase away the demons in his head. He was a noted painter, mostly of Chicago cityscapes and CTA buses (and since his death his artwork has become quite valued.) He would usually end his songs with a tag line of "Rock over London, Roll on Chicago" followed by an advertisement jingle "You're in good hands with Allstate." He was really anti-mullet, pro-Jesus,anti-Church. anti-super hero, and more importantly a rock n roll chronicler of rock bands playing in Chicago, like Rage, Nirvana, and Liz Phair. 

While thousands will not descend upon Chicago to go to the Willis Tower (okay they didn't name it after Wesley, but they should have.) he'll be remember in this little corner of the artifical kickball universe. 


PART III: "The lunatic is on the grass. The lunatic is on the grass. Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs. Got to keep the loonies on the path." - Pink Floyd


Don't Come on My Base 5 over Slim Kickins 3

These two teams have been switching, splitting, combining, and confusing the Waka Commonwealth commissioner for years. In 2011 it was Pink/Maroon/Dark Blue/Purple vs. Green. In 2012 it was Pink vs. Red/Green. In 2013 it was White/Green vs. Royal Blue. In a return of the iron toe, Steve "I carry people off the field AND kick home runs" started off the game strong with a two run homer to deep right. Another strong week for kicking sensation and game MVP Meghan along with smart base running by Ilana and Dan brought a solid lead going into the last inning. Although Frank and his Boys may have put together a rally that had nothing to do with Frank, the game ended with a teamwork pop-fly between Amber and Erik. The victory laps kept coming at the bar where a strong third place finish in the wings eating contest allowed DCOMB to challenge their former teammates Boca Cabana to a battle that will surely be infused with Mexi-Techno music. - Erik S. 

Pecan Sandies 6 over Melon Farming Ninjas 0

In a battle of ancient rivals, the Sandies were to get key hits at key times and built a 6-0 lead. The Ninjas, lead by the aggressive base running of Michelle, Jen, and Jacqui worked hard to give the Ninjas a chance to win, but the big kick never came as the Sandies defense made play after play after play, like it was a Tom Emansky hitting clinic video. But revenge on the Sandies will be sweet, just like melons in the summer. - David M. . 

Boca Cabana 10 over Menace 2 Sobriety 1

The week 8 game between Menace to Sobriety and the Boca Cabana was a closer game then the score may dictate. There were many base runners for both squads but it seemed as if someone on the Boca Cabana would come up with a great defensive play to keep Menace to Sobriety off of the scoreboard. The Boca Cabana was able to put together two consecutive big innings capped off by a three-run home run by first year player Nick Talarico giving the Cabana confidence to hold the lead and earn a W in the second to last game of the regular season.  -Andrew B. 


Menace 2 Sobriety found themselves down 3-0 to Boca Cabana early on due to some costly fielding miscues. Unfortunately things didn't get much better as we ultimately lost 10-3. Sam and Melissa each had 2 hits and Andrew had a solid bunt down the third base line. Tracy and Steve made good catches in the outfield and Val played well at second. Frank "The Tank" made his pitching debut. Things didn't get better during the wing eating contest as Vivek came in dead last due to having to keep his shirt on while eating. - Sam B. 


Legion of Doom 5 over Saved by the Balls 0 (Forfiet)

Once again, the Legion won using our foolproof "force the other team to forfeit" strategy,  So far, the LOD is 2-0 when using this strategy. - Jon N. 

PART IV: "They say, the definition of madness is doing the same thing and expecting a different result.That's right! Doo wacko!" - The Hives

Standings:

View full standings here: 

Schedule:

Saved v. Menace - Refs: DCOMB
Pecan vs LOD - Refs: Ninjas
DCOMB vs Boca - Refs: Menace
Slim vs Ninjas - Refs: Pecans

PART V: "Wit' the ultraviolet dream. Hide from the red light beam. Now do you believe in the unseen? Look, but don't make your eyes strain. A nigga like me is goin' insane." - Cypress Hill

Announcements, Announcements Announcements

SHOPPER'S CAFE: Only Three More Weeks Left to Party at Shopper's. Please stop by post game and thank them for all they've done for us this year!

PHOTOS: Gimme Photos! Here:

SUNLIGHT: As we move deeper into August we will lose the sun. So please get to the field on time so we can start games and avoid shortened games. This is especially important during the playoffs.

ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow the league on Twitter and Facebook. 

PART V: "Crazy, but that's how it goes. Millions of people living as foes. Maybe. it's not too late. To learn how to love, and forget how to hate." - Ozzy Osborne
 

The regular season ends tonight and the playoffs begin next week. It's time to get aboard the crazy.

Good luck and happy kicking,
- David, GMOT Editor