Defence Against the Dark Arts

First place? May as well be a bulls-eye.

Being first overall in a competitive league certainly has its perks. For starters, your team gets noticed - see how the second game of Week 7's impromptu double-header, a case of worst vs. first - has been recognized as the game of the week. This despite the fact that the Bears vs. Blues matchup has, arguably, more dire consequences for both teams' playoff aspirations.

But forget about the worst vs. first matchup. That is, if you're even thinking about it. Surely, that isn't the first thing on the collective minds of the Wildcards. Given the difference in scores between their games against the Bums and the Colts, 23-12 and 13-12 respectively, you can't blame the Wildcards if their focus is mainly on game one against the Colts.

The Wildcards travel to Colts 45 Field to make up their earlier rainout this Sunday. The original game was called off in the bottom of the 3rd with the Colts leading the Wildcards 4-2. Now, with an exclusive hold on first place, and the dramatic 13-12 win earlier in the season (following Franchise Fernando's winning RBI double to score r3z Salehoun), the Wildcards surely have a target on their back.

"They're going to be looking to avenge that loss, no question." says captain OF Voodoo Redoblado. "But we're ready."

"Well, we left the last game trailing them, and they only had one out if I remember correctly. So we sure as hell better be." added C Kiddo Wong.

Though many believe the question will be whether or not the Wildcards defence can stop the powerful Colts offence, Franchise has a different view.

"I don't think we need to have to worry about it (defence). That is always there, and it's tops in the league - bar none. Whether we win or not will depend on if our bats show up."

Both offence and defence may be getting an upgrade over the last victory over the Colts. SS Sinbad Sinclair, who missed that game with a sore hamstring, will be in the lineup. His return against the Scorpions showed just what he can contribute: great defence, and hard line-drives that find their holes. The defence may be taking a slight hit, as 2B Geebs Chong, who has been stellar in her own right, will be missing the game.

Despite that, the Wildcards will be surely focused come Sunday. The implications of this matchup are not lost on them, especially 2B Blue San Luis.

"This game is crucial. A win will give us a little more breathing room from the teams behind us. A loss and they're right there with us."

NOTES: 3B Chokolate Saks suffered an unidentified injury in a tuneup game Thursday. He is expected to be in the lineup. Franchise Fernando and El Saviour Bulos participated in the game as a warmup for Sunday.