Softball 101
There is no turning back after crossing this line when scoring from third to home.
What is the commit line?
One of his favorite 80s songs — and coincidentally, also the position he played growing up in baseball!
What is Centerfield!
Batman has Robin. Professor Mark has this trusty T.A., who always steps up for manager duties when RJ is out.
Who is Alex?
A golden glove moment in left field helped this rising star lock in Most Improved Player honors last season.
Who is Christina?
The 4th of July fireworks came early when the IXL Softball team scored this amount of runs, the most runs against the Louisville Chuggers in Spring 2025.
What is 15?
(Game #2 vs. Louisville Chuggers)
Have mercy! These two numbers are the amount of runs needed in the 4th and 5th innings to end the game prematurely.
What are 20 runs after 4 innings and 12 runs after 5 innings?
"Tell me whyyy..." this is his go-to karaoke song!
What is 'I Want It That Way' by the Backstreet Boys?
This nickname was awarded for their efforts in providing a wide range of spectacular music selections to keep the team motivated.
Who is DJ Val?
Our Fall 2024 Most Improved Player, known for bringing both the glove and the speed all season long.
Who is Kyle Lorenzo?
Its been a while, but I still remember it like it's yesterday! This is the team we ‘unofficially’ officially beat for our most recent IXL Softball victory.
Who are the Database Runners?
(2024 Fall Season - Game #3)
This is the number of bases a male batter may take if they are walked with a female up to bat next.
What is two?
When he’s not leading the IXL Softball squad, he dreams of going for gold in this favorite Winter Olympic event.
What is Bobsleigh?
It’s part name, part position. This nickname is a double play when it comes to wordplay.
Who is Catch-rine?
Our Summer 2024 Most Improved Player, who made highlight play after highlight play after moving to her new position!
Who is Katrine?
The IXL Softball team showed offensive firepower in past seasons — most recently finishing with a +1 run differential in this season.
When is the Summer 2024 Season?
With less than two outs and a grounder to the shortstop, this is what a runner on second should do.
What is FREEZE to avoid running into an out.
His favorite milk tea? Let’s just say AJ and Big Justice would approve of this choice too.
What is Coconut Mango BOOM from Hey Tea!
Once a major department store, this nickname now belongs to one of the newest members of the IXL Softball team.
What is K-MART (Kyle Martinez)
Last season’s Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winners made quite the duo, both on and off the field!
Who are RJ (Silver Slugger) and Evan (Gold Glove)?
We brought the THUMP in Spring 2025, smashing this number for the new team record for most home runs in a single season.
What is 4 home runs?
With one out and a likely catchable fly ball to deep right-center, this is what a runner on third base could potentially do. But remember, don't get off the base before the catch is made!
What is tag up to score?
Growing up a Giants fan, this 2006 NL batting champ was always one of his favorites.
Who is Freddy Sanchez?
Popeye has spinach, while Ed has this food - which granted him super strength to be clutch with runners in scoring position.
What is a McFlurry?
Our very first Most Improved Player - who has since been promoted to a different role!
Who is Evan?
The win we were all waiting for. This is the amount of days it took to get our first softball win in the Spring 2024 season.
What is 1654 Days?