No Clue

The Angry Umpire really has no clue about kickball. His expertise on kickball is very limited and it's obvious when you read his blogs. When he isn't spending time randomly bashing teams, he is blogging about the same teams over and over and over and over....at nausea. He would have you believe it's because the other teams don't deserve the blog space. The truth is, his overall knowledge of kickball prevents him from making any real predictions.

There are important match-ups this week that will help some very desperate teams get out of the cellar. More importantly and simply, these same teams need to win or they will be missing the Week 8 non-division games. The last team in each division will not playing during Week 8.

Billy Bad Asses v.s After School Specials

The After School Specials have yet to pick up their first win in their SCK rookie season. They have had the unfortunate luck of playing some tough teams during their opening games. During Week 1, they happened to pull the #1 Confused Kixxx, who gave them a baptism under-fire with a 13-1 clobbering. Then LTA took their turn and gave ASS a tolerable spanking with a 1-5 loss. Finally after all that, it looks like the may have a chance at picking up their first win against the Billy Bad Asses.

The Billy Bad Asses made a huge statement last season when they upset the ever tough Shockers. During that part of season, they were playing their best kickball ever. Much of that momentum carried over into the post-season King of Kickball tourney were they did very well. However for whatever reason that momentum and that same spark didn't carry over into this season. I find it odd, becuase they have all the elements you need to win games. They have the personnel in place, but it's all about executing. They did pick up one win this season so far, but it was against the Multiple Scoregasms; who by all accounts are falling apart at the seems. The final score was 1-0 and the one run in that game is all the Badasses have been able to muster so far this season. In addition, they have been plagued by player absences all season, but I hear that situation has finally sorted itself out. Flat out...they need to win Wednesday to gain some sort of momentum that will hopefully propel them through the rest of the season.

Billy Bad Asses - 6

After School Specials - 2

Las Mataconchas v.s. Pitches B Crazy

Las Mataconchas is another team who has been a victim of circumstance. So far they have played the #2 Shockers, # 8 Kick N Da Balls, and the # 9 Drunken Monkeyz. During that three game gruesome gauntlet, they gave up 40 runs and were only able to earn 5 runs. That is a brutal schedule to start the season with and it is apparent why they have yet to pick up a win. Their next opponent is the rookie squad Pitches B Crazy, who should give them a more fair playing ground and an opportunity to chalk up their first "W".

Pitches B Crazy is another team who started the season with an unfavorable schedule. They had to tangle with the #2 Shockers and then soon after that, they ran into the Warriors who know how to play some kickball. Not only is Pitches B Crazy looking for their first win, but they are also looking to score their first RUN. However when compared to Las Mataconchas, they have given up considerably far less runs - specifically 15 runs total to be exact.

I think the biggest factor here is Pitches B Crazy are coming off a bye-week, so they may be a tad bit rusty. While Las Mataconchas just finished getting stomped by the Monkeyz...translation - Las Mataconchas are angry, hungry, and they aren't going to take it anymore. EVERY WEEK!

Las Mataconchas - 5

Pitches B Crazy - 1