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dward1 · 03-25-2020, 07:32 PM

by Brian Brick for Buffalo Ball

So we get it. The series that we deserve, the two best teams going at it. Best of 7 games. Las Vegas Lights v Buffalo Nickels Do Buffalo deserve the title? The WBA fans among you say the team that earns it over 66 games is the true champion, we've seen how dramatic that can be with the latest Brooklyn-LA drama. But there's something about the playoffs, the guarantee of this late drama, man against man, best against best, you have to beat the other guy to lift the trophy. Even this year it felt a little odd seeing Brooklyn play Houston and Dallas at the end. No problem here, it's Las Vegas Lights vs our Buffalo Nickels.

If it was fair, Las Vegas would probably win. 18 runs better in the differential, 2 games better in the table. But it's not "fair", it's baseball.

It's the two best offensive teams, the Lights scored 11 more runs. It's the two best defensive teams, the Lights allowed 7 fewer runs. 3-3 was the season tally.

In the nature of the famous Guardian "Combined 11" for big soccer matches, I've got a "Combined 14" of 9 players on the field, a DH, 2 more starters and 2 relievers. We will put the best team on the field using only Lights and Buffalo players and see which team I use more of.

Buffalo players: 8
Lights players: 6

So according to your unbiased journos call, Buffalo might be the favorite. I'd say this is the biggest series as a Buffalo fan...ever, and my dad who has been there from the beginning in 2041 (he was at opening day), agrees.

"The relegation playoff in '57 against Richmond was more depressing than anything. This time it actually feels like we are building something, this is why we brought in Gerry Thomas."

there you go, I even went out and got a quote for ya...it's my own dad sure but this is true journalism. Buffalo heads to Vegas for Game 1.

My big question is who will start Game 3, we've already heard that Buchanan will start Game 2, even after his ineffective start vs Madison. There have been rumors that Josh Rieger could get the nod. Rieger has just 25.1 top level innings to his name but does have 21 starts in Portland the last two years with a 2.91 ERA, 0.94 WHIP. Vegas knows they've got 3 reliable starters. I'd go Vegas with a 60% chance...but don't take that to the RF casino please, if you do don't blame Brian Brick.

03-25-2020, 07:32 PM	#57
dward1 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 934	USBL2 Finals Preview by Brian Brick for Buffalo Ball So we get it. The series that we deserve, the two best teams going at it. Best of 7 games. Las Vegas Lights v Buffalo Nickels Do Buffalo deserve the title? The WBA fans among you say the team that earns it over 66 games is the true champion, we've seen how dramatic that can be with the latest Brooklyn-LA drama. But there's something about the playoffs, the guarantee of this late drama, man against man, best against best, you have to beat the other guy to lift the trophy. Even this year it felt a little odd seeing Brooklyn play Houston and Dallas at the end. No problem here, it's Las Vegas Lights vs our Buffalo Nickels. If it was fair, Las Vegas would probably win. 18 runs better in the differential, 2 games better in the table. But it's not "fair", it's baseball. It's the two best offensive teams, the Lights scored 11 more runs. It's the two best defensive teams, the Lights allowed 7 fewer runs. 3-3 was the season tally. In the nature of the famous Guardian "Combined 11" for big soccer matches, I've got a "Combined 14" of 9 players on the field, a DH, 2 more starters and 2 relievers. We will put the best team on the field using only Lights and Buffalo players and see which team I use more of. Buffalo players: 8 Lights players: 6 So according to your unbiased journos call, Buffalo might be the favorite. I'd say this is the biggest series as a Buffalo fan...ever, and my dad who has been there from the beginning in 2041 (he was at opening day), agrees. "The relegation playoff in '57 against Richmond was more depressing than anything. This time it actually feels like we are building something, this is why we brought in Gerry Thomas." there you go, I even went out and got a quote for ya...it's my own dad sure but this is true journalism. Buffalo heads to Vegas for Game 1. My big question is who will start Game 3, we've already heard that Buchanan will start Game 2, even after his ineffective start vs Madison. There have been rumors that Josh Rieger could get the nod. Rieger has just 25.1 top level innings to his name but does have 21 starts in Portland the last two years with a 2.91 ERA, 0.94 WHIP. Vegas knows they've got 3 reliable starters. I'd go Vegas with a 60% chance...but don't take that to the RF casino please, if you do don't blame Brian Brick. Last edited by dward1; 03-26-2020 at 07:07 AM.