Titans/Badmash Playoff Preview

Two hungry teams clash, only one will advance.

Titans survived amazing season

At the start of the season, the Titans were 2-3 and apparently going nowhere in the playoff race. But the team turned things around in a massive way. They went on to win the next four games against good defensive teams and that earned them a playoff spot. But as fast as their four game win streak happened, they lost their last three games each coming to the hands of the other three playoff teams. It was truly a turbulent season for this team but that was the past and they are living in the present. Manager Mickey Patel must get his team’s defense in ready in order to beat a team like Badmash. Shreed Sista will have to bring his power game if the Titans want a chance to advance into the World Series.

Badmash eyes N.I.B.L.’s biggest prize

The second half of the Badmash’s season, mostly free from tension, hasn't been without its challenges, some real, some perceived. And the # 1 seed have responded well for the most part, asserting them each time they believed it was the prudent course of action. Their biggest challenge in the regular season was for them to prove to themselves that they could beat the Ikonz. They finally did that in their second meeting against them late in the season. Now the time has come when Badmash -- and all the other survivors of the preliminary 12 -- must twist their dials to the hilt. It’s up to first year manager Ali Raja to bring his team together to make a serious run at a N.I.B.L. championship. Idrees Tily, Saif Kaleem and others need to follow his lead. They have the right ingredients to breakthrough but they simply have to go out and do it now.

Why the Titans can win: The Titans looked to be down and out in July by losing to each of the playoff teams but it is a new season. Outfielder Shreed Sista tumultuous season of lack of power can be salvaged with a good performance in the playoffs. Their defense can only get better from the regular season and if it does, it should win them a game here or there against their opponent and you never know. As the # 4 seed and losing all three games to Badmash during the regular season, they have nothing to lose in this series. By playing loose and having no pressure on them can be a good thing for this team.

Why Badmash can win: Steamrolling through the N.I.B.L, Badmash won the most games (10) this season out of any team and are the best team in the league during the regular season. They were also 3-0 against the Titans during the regular season. Badmash’s offense is spear headed by their three headed monster in shortstop Ali Raja, first baseman Saif Kaleem and center fielder Idrees Tily have plenty of pop in their bats. Their defense is above average and can halt any good offense their opponent displays. After last season’s playoff exit, they are hungry and are ready to take the next step.

POSITION ANALYSIS

Catcher Offensive Edge: Even
Catcher Defensive Edge: Even

First Base Offensive Edge: Badmash
First Base Defensive Edge: Titans

Second Base Offensive Edge: Titans
Second Base Defensive Edge: Even

Shortstop Offensive Edge: Badmash
Shortstop Defensive Edge: Even

Third Base Offensive Edge: Titans
Third Base Defensive Edge: Badmash

Outfield Offensive Edge: Badmash
Outfield Defensive Edge: Badmash