Week 4: Lucky Balls

Today let's explore Anthroponomastics, the study of the names of humans, and how it relates to our beloved Team Each Hit.

Lucky Balls:
Let's begin by exploring our opponent's name. Lucky Balls, named with the hope that a team with horribly low averages would every now and then throw a few lucky balls and surprisingly pull off a victory. Unfortunately for them, luck can only get you so far in a game of such precision and skill as bowling.

Double Bagger:
Despite many common misconceptions, the name Double Bagger was inspired by the bowling terminology which is used when a bowler nets two consecutive strikes in two consecutive frames. This name could not be more appropriate for this amazing bowler. Clearly the power house on Team Each Hit, Double Bagger is continually improving her game (thanks in great part to GumBall) and knocks down strike after strike to maintain her dominance. The name Double Bagger also is a reference to the fact that you can count on two of her three games to be in the bag. True to form, this week Double Bagger helped to ensure that games two and three were in the bag by posting amazing performances in each.

Lefty:
Lefty, why do we call him Lefty you might ask? I don't know, maybe it's because he's Irish. Others might speculate the origin stems from his hook and the ability to always hit the left side of the head pin. Or possibly it's comes from the pin EXPLOSION that occurs when he bowls. An explosion which seldom leaves any pins left(y). Whatever the source of the nickname, Lefty is becoming a dominant bowler this year. This week he posted a weekly average 10 pins above normal. This vast improvement was greatly appreciated as some Team Each Hitters were unable to post any respectable numbers (see Pink Shoes).

The Cooler:
For people who have had the privilege of meeting The Cooler in person, one might easily conclude that this name stems from his freakish high body temperature which results in him wearing flip flops all year round and often sporting shorts in the dead of winter. Thus, he is ever striving to be cooler. But, this name really is derived from this bowlers amazing ability to stay cool under pressure. On more than one occasion, Team Each Hit's only hope for victory rested on his shoulders. And this week was like no other, stringing together an amazing strike-strike-nine combination to finish game two, The Cooler was in perfect form and sealed the victory for the team.

Pink Shoes:
Pink Shoes got her name from the flashy bowling footwear she dons at the bowling alley each week. This week the old pink shoes were retired for a new and improved pair. Unfortunately, Pink Shoes was unable to find her rhythm with the new footwear and this week the name of Stink Shoes was probably more appropriate.

Next Week: Team Each Hit vs. Shake 'n Bake, 9pm @ Sawmill Lanes. Hope to see you all there!

Go Each Hit!!
Captain Pink Shoes