[Muppetus Galacticus]

On any other day...

The WVL are now 2-2 after a stunning performance from the BPLA which saw them victorious 15-6. Samual Kamen picked up the loss and looked to struggle for the 4 innings he stayed in, giving up 11 hits and 10 runs including 5 homers. Jacob Scheer came in to relieve him in the 5th but the BPLA offense was on a roll and they were not to be stopped. Scheer gave up a futher 5 runs off 8 hits.

Jasper Crook exploded in his first start of the tournament for the BPLA. He went 4 for 6 with 2 homeruns and 7 RBI. SS Richard Huckstep continued to perfrom well going 3 for 5, also with 2 HRs and 6 RBI. Sanchez and Ortiz hit solo shots that made every run scored come off homeruns.

The WVL offense wasn't exactly shacking today either. The top of the order being the most productive with Kenneth Sutton grabbing his first longball of the year with 2 on and 2 out. Mariscal also added a 2-run bomb. But those homers in the 8th and 9th innings proved to be too little and too late. On another day, against other batters the story might well have been a differant one.

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After the match we had an exclusive interview with WVL manager, Muppetus Galacticus. We started off by asking him how he feels his team is performing so far.

"I was hoping to be at least 3-1 at this point, but seeing what the other teams have in their arsenal I am very happy to be 2-2. I'm just glad we won't have to face the BPLA again, at least not until the finals."

We then asked about the atmosphere and morale inside the locker room. Enquiring also on the 2B situation; with Carlos Reyes day-to-day with a pulled hamstring, and also Fred Weeks' comments this week that he wants to move up the order.

"Carlos is still very effective. He will probably get one or two more days off, pinch hitting if needed. Fred is doing a great job for us so far, he would probably be keeping Carlos out of the lineup right now anyway. HE struggled a little today but lefties are his weakness.

"I have spoken with Fred about his public comments and he knows it is wrong to just come out and say things. It is all straightened out now."

Finally we asked about tonights match and where he sees the team will be come playoff time.

"Sam [Kamen] had trouble hitting his spots and he get ripped to shreads out there. When we put [Jacob] Scheer out there the BPLA proved it was no fluke and they just kept hitting away, although Jacob managed to keep it in the park for the most part. Sadly the damage had been done and our comeback was way too late.

"As for what our chances are in this competition - do you have a crystal ball handy? This is going to be such a tight contest all the way through. But we are really gunning to be winners of our division. If we can win our next 2 games and finish the first week on a high then I will be confident of us carrying on that form. But like I say, it is all up in the air till the end."

We will have another exclusive interview with Muppetus Galacticus after their final game of the season and you can read it here on the 14th.