FR defeats 8BC, 4-3 (Prediction: 4-2 FR)
Showing up short won't get the job done each week for FR, but unfortunately for 8BC, FR's last-minute player came, saw, and conquered.
BNR defeats UO, 4-3 (Prediction: 5-1 BNR)
Nearly a tremendous victory for UO; this surely ended up being a lot closer than what BNR would have hoped for.
PFN defeats SPS, 4-2 (Prediction: 5-1 PFN)
No surprise here. Yeah, that's all.
SS defeats SP, 5-1 (Prediction: 4-3 SS)
SS returns to WSOP in full force with a near shutout against a stumbling SP team.
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Week 2: Correct (4), Incorrect (0), Exact (0)
Overall: 6-8, 75%
--------------------After the first 2 weeks, it's too close to call. The Eastern Division is tight, while the top 3 teams in the West are all locked up with the same win-loss records.
Week 3 is our first batch of cross-divisional matches. If you look ahead at the schedule, you'll see we have two weeks of these cross-divisional match ups, then two weeks with your divisional opponents, then it alternates back with two more weeks of cross-divisional, and the final two weeks are within your division again. Got all of that? Good. It'll be interesting to see how these games with your cross-divisional opponents shake up the standings. Go get 'em.
8 Ball Crushers vs Break and Run
Two teams at 1-1 look to pick up their second win.
Last week 8BC got kind of screwed out of a victory. They showed up with a full team of 6 and saw their opponents only had 4, so surely the win was already in the bag. After being tied at 2-2, it looked like 8BC was going to get out of it 4-3. But to their misfortune, Mike showed up with only seconds left on the timer, won his game, and they lost the tiebreaker after receiving a credit. No one likes losing Game 7 with victory so close in sight, but 8BC needs to shake it off because BNR has a much more solid lineup than FR had. Niks is going to need to use Home Field to his advantage as much as possible for his team to have a decent chance here.
BNR had a shaky week versus UO, stretching it out to Game 7. Lucky for Dina, Jim was playing hot and closed it out. This team victory didn't come easy by any means. Croz, who seems to always play first and seems to win more than not, messed up his run and lost. Ross did win his game, only to lose his tape due to Camtasia crashing. And Jordy, where was he? Probably the most iconic BNR player missed his first match in the past two WSOP seasons. BNR wasn't firing on all cylinders last week, but once things click, I expect fireworks. The team has had two 7-game matches already, so hopefully for them that happens sooner rather than later.
Prediction: 4-2 BNR
Straightshots vs Simply Pool Souls
The second match of the week could easily turn into another lop-sided battle.
SS starts off their Season 4 in a big way. Because they came in replacing EPC, SS was already behind. And with only 2 days to get ready, Shelle managed to get a very strong team together and cruised their way through SP. With SS back, it completely changes the dynamic of the Western Division as they might become one of the clear breakaway teams. It is a bit early to jump on the SS bandwagon, but if Shelle can bring a similar solid lineup each week, these veterans could easily see a clear path into playoffs yet again. As long as the captain can use Home Field advantage to take out the top SPS players, SS shouldn't have much trouble here either.
Last week SPS got beat by PFN in a match which went under an hour. The beginning games were close as the teams went back and forth, 1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2. But, eventually SPS ran out of talent and ran out of players, which was a bit surprising to see. SPS is having a tough time getting anything going for them, and things don't get any easier here. After 2 weeks, they find themselves clearly at the bottom of the pack, surely not the start they were hoping for. Infact, their 3 wins come from the combined records of 2 players, Guns and Joe. These two guys should know they will be targeted tonight, so hopefully for them their teammates step up to the plate.
Prediction: 5-1 SS
Pool Fiction vs Sexy Poolerz
The top of the East versus the bottom of the West.
Last week PFN got a win over SPS, but it didn't come so easy. The teams battled back and forth until eventually PFN got the upper hand because SPS ran out of players. Kerry managed to bring the same solid lineup as Week 1 with the addition of Stu making his WSOP debut as a PFN'r. This team is well-rounded. Even if they don't need it, I'd still like to see some depth in the roster. Andy has the early lead for the team with his 2-0 record, so look for him to keep the momentum going. This looks like a great opportunity for PFN to keep adding to the W column, just don't count the chickens before they hatch. Play smart and don't blow it.
Another rough loss for SP last week, losing 1-5 to SS. It was important for SP to get into a rhythm early and just couldn't get anything going. Brice, SP's captain, picked up the lone win for the team in Game 3. It was him and 5 new players who came to play. It's never a good sign when a struggling team doesn't keep a consistent lineup. It's still a little early, but hopefully players stick together and don't give up. With Brice, Ste, Mike, and possibly Craig (who recently switched to SP in PRO), SP might have potential to steal a few wins. If those guys don't show up, SP's chances of winning versus PFN will be looking pretty bleak.
Prediction: 5-1 PFN
Ultimate Outlaws vs Freedom
Both teams are coming off of 7-Game matches. Will this one come down to a tiebreak as well?
Last week UO nearly pulled off a massive upset over BNR. After 3 games, they were up 2-1 and then 3-1 after a tape was lost. Unfortunately for them, their last two couldn't pull off a 4th win, and BNR's player Jim shut the door in Game 7. Nice try guys, got a lot closer to victory than I expect. This tells me that I shouldn't underestimate UO as much as I did. They do have some hidden talent some where, it just needs to shine at the right moments. I'm not sure the captain Steph will be able to keep her 2-0 record intact, but her team must love the effort. Look for UO to come in with a decent line up and try to steal on at home against FR.
FR nearly blew it last week against 8BC, but the pool Gods must be on their side because they snatched victory away at certain defeat. With only 4 players on the table, FR went up 2-0 lucky for them and things were looking bright. But then lost the next two as 8BC tied it up 2-2. Petey was in a scramble, keeping his fingers crossed that a 5th player shows up to play. And some how Mike came in at the last second, won the 5th game, and FR closed it out in Game 7 with Travis. Showing up short surely won't get the job done every week. Petey must be worried that he might not have the depth and support FR once had in its glory days.
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