COMCAST SPOTLIGHT ILLUMINATES GKV’S DEFICIENCIES

Poor defense and underwhelming offense extend gkv’s losing streak to six

In a season where gkv softball has yet to get going on all cylinders, June 30 was no exception. Consistently poor defense and an inability to string together base hits has resulted in a six-game losing streak for gkv.

Having lost seven of eight overall, gkv was again challenged in the field by an even offensive attack from the Comcast Spotlight team. When gkv had opportunities to put runs on the board, the offense failed to get runners home destroying any momentum gained in the field when the defense stepped up.

The first game of the doubleheader lead to a 13-3 loss for gkv in five innings. In the following game, gkv attempted to battle back in the last inning, but ultimately failed in its comeback losing 13-6. Top offensive performers included Jon Gregory, Account Executive and Brian Cox, Digital Production Artist, each of whom contributed home runs in the second game.

If there is one bright spot for gkv’s remaining schedule, it’s that three of the four teams gkv has faced this season are currently the top three teams in the American Advertising Federation of Baltimore (AAFB) league. Hopefully if the team can pick up a few much needed wins in the second half of the season they stand a chance to make the playoffs.

Player Profile:
Name: Jason Knapp
Years with gkv: 6
gkv position: Interactive Search Marketing/Broadcast Media Buyer
Years with gkv softball: 5
Softball position: Center field
Favorite MLB team(s):  Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates. Nothing like loving two of the worst teams over the past decade.
Favorite MLB player(s): Past players include Andy Van Slyke, Tony Gwynn and Ken Griffey Jr. Out of current players, I’d go with Nick Markakis.
Most memorable gkv softball moment: Winning our first AAFB Championship in 2008. We were the last seed in the playoffs that year, too.
When I retire, I plan to: Not work.

“At 1-7, I can’t blame the 100 degree weather for me being on the ‘hot seat’ anymore. I better watch out, or gkv is going to bring in Dave Trembley to manage this team.”
-gkv Softball Coach, Todd Schaefer