A Bunch of Mugs and a Pitcher  19, Alcohol Kicks  6

On a warm, windy evening at Latrobe Field, A Bunch of Mugs and a Pitcher (1-0) began the Fall 2004 Kickball season with a bang, downing the inexperienced Alcohol Kicks (0-1) in their Ropewalk Division opener, 19 to 6.  The victory marks the first Varsity level win for the Mug franchise.

After holding the Mugs offense in check in their initial at bat, the Kicks, better known as A.K., started off strong in the first inning.  After placing a lead runner on, Big Slick stepped to the plate and launched a homer to take an early 2-0 lead.  Weary of a flop, the Mugs knew this was no time to fold.  They would immediately counter in the next inning, raising A.K. by a run with rookie Brian Pietryka’s three run bomb deep to left field.  However, A.K. showed little fear when it was their turn, upping the ante with a three run inning of their own.  The Mugs defense quickly stiffened, though.  Showing signs of last season’s form, the Mugs called A.K.’s bluff as they were able to hold’em to a single run the rest of the way.  Meanwhile, the Mugs offense raked in the runs as they raised the stakes at every opportunity and turned in a record setting performance. Slugger Greg Berdzik led the charge, popping a homer to go along with stars Lanika Hawkins and Dawn Geary perfect nights at the plate.  Unstoppable Suketu Sonecha and Aaron Ricks thrilled the fans also.  These five elusive veterans combined for an amazing twelve hits and ten runs.  Not to disappoint, prized recruits Lindsay Lauenstein and Morgan Carter displayed excellent poise as well, pairing for five hits in their debuts.  Overall, it was an excellent performance by the Mugs, one that is sure to be noticed.

Next week, the Mugs will look to double their wins as they host the Dirtstars (1-0) on Latrobe Field #2 at 8:30 PM.