School of Hard Knocks

Wildcards run over TNT, one win away from clinching President's Trophy.

It's no question that The New Team, better known by the acronym TNT, are learning the ropes of the WSL. On Sunday, the Wildcards showed exactly why TNT has a long way to go as they march towards a third-straight WSL President's Trophy with a dominant 23-3 drubbing.

The Wildcards were airtight in nearly every aspect of the game. Offence was constant, well-spread throughout the abbreviated five inning contest. Defence was, as always, stellar, with the exception of a lazy miscue by self-proclaimed franchise player Travis "The Franchise" Fernando.





Travis Fernando attempts to show style points in missing the "should've-been-game-ending" play. P Reyes bailed him out by retiring the next batter.

He did manage to find humour in the situation afterwards. "You know, people love to hate on me when I screw up. I think they love it because they barely get a chance to do it; I'm near perfect."

And with Sunday evening's crucial contest against The Warriors cancelled with no make-up date, the Wildcards suddenly find themselves in the driver's seat towards the end of the season. A win on Sunday against the Bears will clinch first place, and a third-straight President's Trophy for the Wildcards.

"It'd be an honour, but really I want 16-0." said Bryan "Blue" San Luis. "I know we can do it."

Bryan San Luis awaits a pitch from TNT pitcher Ray Shugar. San Luis finished 1 for 3 on the day.

Unfortunately, the Wildcards will not have the opportunity to go 16-0, given that league commissioner Bill Airt has refused to declare a make-up date for the cancelled game with the Warriors. Whether he is actively attempting to prevent the elusive 16-0 record San Luis mentioned is unknown.

"Well, undefeated is fine by me."

Despite skipping a date with their biggest threat this season, the Wildcards were surprisingly disappointed to be missing the 8:30pm game.

"Man, I'm kind of disappointed." said Brynn "Sinbad" Sinclair. "I was ready to go for this one, and I'm sure the rest of the team were as well."

Brynn Sinclair refused to move from his position even after league commissioner Bill Airt cancelled the game. Sinclair had to be removed from the premises by security.

Wildcards rookie Stella "Yikes" Lee, who finished the day 1 for 3 - including a bases loaded single in the 4th - also noted disappointment. , stating she was anxious to put a face to "this team that everyone talks about."

"I don't know, I'm new to this league so they remain a mystery to me. But I guess we'll see them in two weeks time."