Analysis of the 2012 Koch Blockers (Game 1)

Before we implement our covert outfielders and psychedelic gum strategies on the rematch with the BE Natural Killers, I wanted to write something up quick about the Koch Blockers. Unlike the Killers, the Blockers were one of the more competitive-free teams we've ever played. Oh, they wanted to win, but I never saw or heard an ounce of aggression from any of the players. They seem to be like a Catfish clone of some days gone by, which was refreshing to see. They seemed to be there mainly for the company with softball running second.

A few notes:

1) Their batting order was top heavy, so if we can handle the first couple of people then the next few innings should run rather smoothly. I think only one guy blasted the ball pretty well, so if you see a guy who gets up to bat who has a warm up swing that reeks of indifference, don't be fooled. Back up.

2) I didn't see too many errors by anyone in the infield, so be prepared not only to make every sprint from home to first base count but also be wary of double plays.

3) The outfield seemed solid as well, though I don't recall what their arm strength was like. One may be able to nick an extra base if the ball is fielded deep enough.

I could also comment on how hitting to right field could be abused consistently, but why bring it up? The Koch Blockers are a crew of easygoing players that would fit well on our team in terms of temperament and personality. Since neither team really pulled away in this game, there will likely be a close match whenever we face them. We just have to remember that we can't just sleepwalk through innings if we hope to be victorious, for the Blockers could just as easily score a few more runs than us at the last moment.

Though I can't fathom what a Killers vs. Blockers game might look like, I do know that a Killers vs. Catfish rematch is like Game 2 of the Celtics vs. the Heat! Except we win... and Rajon Picazio gets a triple (and a) double.