Week 3 Series Previews

Week 3 Fast Pitch Predictions

Stampede vs Hounds
Probable Starters 
Holden Palmer(STD)
Brayden Scott(STD)
???(HWC)
???(HWC)

The Stampede looked good against a Smitheyless Moonshots last week, like, really good. Holden Palmer looks to send the Hounds running after a being on the wrong side of a solid week 1 showing. Although it’s a different Palmer his week I expect the same feeling of helplessness in the batter’s box for the Hounds. The Stampede having Brayden PP Scott as their third arm may be the most disgusting thing in the league this year. A rookie debut with his only blemish a home run to Hopkins was impressive, but can he keep it going? This is a hard matchup for the Hounds, and with the way the Stampede are hitting I just don’t foresee either of the games this week to be winnable. Hounds manager was still unsure of probables. Could we see a couple season debuts on the mound?
Prediction: Stampede take both games 2-0


8 Balls Vs Yakkers
Probable Starters 
Reid Werner(I8B)
Alec Berninger(I8B)
Dustin Dowden(YAK)
Rudy Lyon (YAK)

Anybody given the task to pitch against Reid Werner isn’t thrilled about it, but if the Yaks send Dowden out there there’s an extremely high chance that game goes to a Jack-off. Unfortunately for the Yaks, if that is the case, Lord Lob Pitch Gurtch may have something to say about that. Rudy makes his debut on the mound this year and I’m curious to see if there’s any rust to shake off. Berny’s stuff looked good last week, but staying on the board will be key. I think Rudy remains a heavy favorite in this matchup. 
Prediction: Split 1-1


Moonshots Vs Short Shorts
Probable Starters 
Will Smithey(MID)
Ian Garavalia (MID)
Myc Witty (SS) 
Laugel (SS)
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Newly crowned father Will Smithey returns, and I expect full blown daddy hacks from this future dad bod. Unfortunately, they will probably come against me (Laugel). I assume Witty and Smithey will throw against each other and by that, I mean a Jack-off. Why even play this game? Just go straight to a jack-off and save 5 innings. The Moonshots are no doubt in better shape to win an extra inning slugfest than the Shorts, but the Shorts do have some momentum after last week. Ian Garavalia has been a solid #2 on the mound so far, throwing a lot of gutsy innings and looking good while doing it, but I’m wearing my red, white, and Busch Light shorts, and they are currently undefeated.  
Prediction: Split 1-1

Dustin Laugel