LA Mad Drops at MLP Kansas City: Major League Pickleball’s Kansas City event promises intense competition over three action-packed days, with a total of 26 matches involving 15 teams. For the LA Mad Drops, the stakes could not be higher as they prepare for a crucial weekend.
The Current State of the Mad Drops
With 14 matches completed and 9 points accumulated, the Mad Drops sit in 7th place, averaging 1.56 points per match. Their roster, featuring Catherine Parenteau, Hunter Johnson, Jade Kawamoto, and Blaine Hovenier, is in a state of flux due to Thomas Wilson’s injury. Hovenier, stepping in for Wilson, has brought a burst of energy to the team, a bright spot amidst the uncertainty.
Challenges and Opportunities
The Mad Drops face a formidable set of opponents in Kansas City: the Utah Black Diamonds, the St. Louis Shock, and the Orlando Squeeze. The first challenge against the Black Diamonds is crucial. The prediction is that the Mad Drops will win in a Dreambreaker, thanks in large part to the momentum Hovenier has brought into the team.
However, the remaining matches present tougher tests. Against the St. Louis Shock and the Orlando Squeeze, the Mad Drops are expected to struggle. The forecast is for losses in both encounters, with the Orlando match likely going to a Dreambreaker.
The Path Forward
The Mad Drops need to secure as many points as possible to maintain their playoff aspirations. While the predicted result of three points from these three matches would keep them in the playoff hunt, every match is critical. The performance of Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto, particularly after their dip in form in Salt Lake City, will be crucial.
As the team goes through this pivotal stretch, the hope is for a strong showing that could turn their season around. The Kansas City weekend will be a test for the Mad Drops’ ability to rise to the occasion and capitalize on their remaining opportunities.
News in Brief: LA Mad Drops at MLP Kansas City
The LA Mad Drops, currently 7th with 9 points from 14 matches and a 1.56 average, face a pivotal weekend in Kansas City. With Thomas Wilson injured, Blaine Hovenier has stepped up, injecting energy into the team. The Mad Drops will play the Utah Black Diamonds, St. Louis Shock, and Orlando Squeeze.
They are expected to win a Dreambreaker against the Black Diamonds but face tougher tests against the Shock and Squeeze, with the Orlando match also likely going to a Dreambreaker. To stay in the playoff race, the Mad Drops need to secure as many points as possible. The performance of Hunter Johnson and Jade Kawamoto will be key as they seek to turn their season around.
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