We are 3 official games (and one unofficial game) away from crowning our 2014 WSL Champion!!!! If I were a betting man (or even a man), I’d throw my man money down on The Empanada Guy to swoop in at the last minute and win the whole thing. Think I’m way off base? Sound off in the comments on who YOU think will win it all.
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PREVIEWS!
11am
Field #1: Black Betty @ Good Co (Stache)
History often repeats itself in the WSL Playoffs, and this year is no different. Sure, we narrowly managed to avoid ANOTHER Spike Hill/Black Betty final! However, the Good Co vs. Betty semi-finals streak is going 3 years strong now. So much for parity, eh?
After a couple snoozers last Sunday in Round 2, each team is riding high with confidence. The Pinks buried the Yetis without much fanfare. Suffocating defense, coupled with big hits from Tommy & Comfy, afforded Captain Wally Sprinkles the ability to rest an injured Cap’n Calves late in the game. Haven’t peeped the official Good Co injury report yet, but I heard through the grapevine that ol’ Calves was just upgraded to “probable”.
The Betties, not surprisingly, took the Loggers straight to the paper mill last weekend. After a slow start to their 2014 campaign, Black is back. They won 4 of their last 5, heading into the playoffs and appear ready to take their standing reservation in the WSL Championship game.
“Green Light” Kevin Belz, JB$ and the Commish are not ready to leave the Dark Ages of the WSL just yet. Can the colorful crusade overthrow the evil empire? Good Co is 0 for 2 against the Bettyballers this year (and in the prior 2 playoffs), so maybe the 3rd time’s the charm? Changing of the guard or another brick in the wall? Do not miss out on this game!
Field#2: Turkey’s Nest @ R Bar (Stryker)
Please sing along at home to these new Nest-centric lyrics!
Guess who’s gonna be back Sundayyy?
Those wild-eyed Boys that haven’t gone away
Haven’t changed, Shafer’s gonna have a bunch to say
But man, I still think those cats are great
They were askin if R Bar was around
How they was, where they could be found
I told them you were livin downtown
Drivin all the old men crazy
The Boys are back in town
You know the Mitch that used to dance a lot
Every night he’d be on the floor shaking what he’d got
Man when I tell you he was cool, he was red hot
I mean he was steaming
That night over at JL’s place
Well this chick got up and she slapped JL’s face
Man we just fell about the place
If that chick don’t want to know, forget her
Friday night they’ll be dressed to kill
Down at Turkey’s bar and grill
The drink will flow and the blood will spill
If the Boy’s wanna fight, you’d better let them
That jukebox in the corner blasting out Jake’s favorite song
The nights are getting cooler, it won’t be long
It won’t be long till the trophy comes
Now that the Boy’s are here again
The Boys are back in town
1pm
Field 2: AllStar Game (WSL SUPER FAN)
In a surprising turn of events, the Commissioner’s office has announced that this year’s All-Star game “counts.” The annual event, won in its inaugural year by the Joe Fashion All Stars in dramatic fashion by ten runs, is no longer a footnote to a long and satisfying regular season. “This time it’s for reals,” announced second year Commissioner Holland during an impromptu press conference at Kilo Bravo. “I’m serious, you guys,” he added, while surrounded by eight lovely, but clearly put off ladies from eHarmony. After the press conference, confusion spread throughout the audience of journalists because none of us knew Holland was such a baller.
While details about the significance of the All-Star Game remain mysterious, fan voting ended earlier this week and the lineups are set. At her palatial Bushwick home, Spike Hillian Linda Huie, Joe Godsy All-Star co-manager, spoke with WSL commentator Stryker. They weighed in on several topics including her breaking the gender barrier by managing the All-Star game and her strategies for winning given its newfound importance.
***FOR LEGAL REASONS, THE NEW NEW ADDITIONS WOULD LIKE TO DISCLOSE THAT NO CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE REAL LINDA HUIE AND STRYKER HAS EVER OCCURRED. LIKE. EVER. I MEAN, LINDA TALKING TO STRYKER?? C’MON, NOT IN A MILLION YEARS.***
Stryker: How do you feel about being the first woman to manage the …………………………………………………………………..all star game?
Linda Huie (Co-Manager, Joe Godsy All Stars): It’s truly an honor. When Mike (O’Malley) texted me to ask me to manage the game, I thought, ‘Wow, Mike learned how to text!’ He’s always trying to use cool words and fit in, but texting is a new level for him. Actually, I didn’t even realize there was an All Star game until then. I’ve just seen the list of All Stars and I feel good about the fan’s choices.
Stryker: Give ………… me some thoughts on your lineup and how you plan to manage the substitution to ensure victory for the Godsy All Stars
Linda Huie: Well, obviously, I’ll need to take into account that the team that makes it to the finals, whether it’s R Bar or Turkey’s Nest, will likely sit their players. So it’s all about contingency planning.
Stryker: Thanks for a great interview…how about when you win the All Star game we celebrate at Kellogs?
Linda Huie: Um………no.
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