After thirteen grueling weeks, the Wildcards and Warriors will meet for the very first time this season at Hendon West field in the final week of regular season play (6:37pm EST).
The final regular season game is often likened to the NHL All-Star Game; in the grand scheme of things, it doesn't matter. Important starters are rested, players are noticably looser, and the tone of games are generally less tense than usual. However, given that these two teams may very well play one another in this year's championship finals, the 2010 season finale for both teams looks to be considerably different. League standings can't be gained, but psychological edges can.
"For sure, it's a chance for us to show them what we're made of, that we can play with them." said captain Arn "Voodoo" Redoblado. "I'm pretty sure they're thinking the same."
And they most certainly are. For all the President's Trophies the Wildcards have won, the Warriors have managed to beat them each of the last three seasons.
"They've been excellent each of the last few years." said Warriors' captain Kim Popovich "And we feel we've been excellent too. As good as they've been, we don't feel either team has the other's number. The game is always up for grabs whenever we play."
The task at hand will be difficult for the 'Cards, as they will be without SS Brynn "Sinbad" Sinclair, who has been a rock for them this season. Expected to fill in Sinclair's spot is self-proclaimed franchise player, Travis "The Franchise" Fernando. When asked about having Fernando in place for Sinbad at shortstop, starting pitcher Erika "Ice ?ueen" Reyes pulled no punches.
"There's no doubt that he (Sinclair) will be missed this Sunday, but I'm not too worried. Though I heard Travis (Fernando) may be taking over for him. Let's face it, he's no Sinbad; he's just bad. I mean, who the hell drops an easy fly out? What a douche lord."
T. Fernando refused comment.
NOTES: Team officials have said little of Sinclair's upcoming absence. Speculation has ranged from upper body injury to pregnancy. We wish Sinclair the best.
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