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Via's avatar

Let’s start on a happier note. Iliana got married today, just like the French press had reported!

Now, onto the game. Q4 was rough to watch, as usual, and it’s definitely something the team still needs to find a solution for. I know a lot of people have been pushing hard for a “star player” to close games, but I honestly don’t think that’s what we need. The obsession with that label feels a bit misplaced especially with an expansion team. It kind of reminds me of the Giants (lololol) everyone thought adding Devers would fix the offense, but the real problem had always been there. It just looked better before because our pitchers were carrying everything. Same idea here: a slight system tweak in the fourth quarter might matter more than adding a “star,” like trusting the bench more instead of overworking heavy-legged starters.

On a side note, we need to remember that Janelle joined the team late after the season had already started, and still debuted as a starter in the Washington game. I think Nat, the coaching staff, and even the gen public might be overthinking the challenge of integrating Ja and Ceci.

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Some weird coaching moments today (though none of it would overcome the turnovers regardless lol) but none close to as bad as failing to challenge the facially incorrect inbounds violation call.

Separately: what a horrible process and call from that ref lol

Anyway man do things get tight in the fourth quarter for our Valks! Too bad, but two straight road losses against top four teams in which they were right there coming into the stretch - frustrating closings but I’ll take it tbh

Great analysis as always Eric. Would’ve liked to see Carla today, hoping she can be a spark against the fever

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