Hayneous OG's vs Ninjas
The OG's Have a Score to Settle
The Ninjas landed the first strike last season, edging Hayneous OG's 21.5–18.5 in their only previous meeting. Now the OG's travel to Northeast Creek Park looking to return the favor.
That three-point margin tells much of the story. These teams weren't far apart then, and with new faces on both rosters, the rematch could be even harder to predict.
Hayneous OG's bring experience and proven winners. Jake Lehmann has accumulated 14 career Clash victories, while Phil Turnage has opened his Clash career a perfect 5–0. Lehmann, Conner Garrett and Travis Webster have each gone 2–0 against the Ninjas.
The home team has answers. Nadya Gutierrez carries a 7–1 Clash record, Justin Kuester stands at 7–3, and Chad Crom has won six of eight contests. Crom, Albert Ducharme and David Marunowski have each posted 2–0 records against the OG's.But the top of the roster is only part of the fight. With both teams fielding new faces, the middle and lower CI matchups could be where this contest swings. Winning those supposedly even battles could be more valuable than relying on a handful of highly rated players.
And then come doubles. Last season's three-point difference leaves little room for mistakes. Strong partnerships, well-matched lineups and a single deciding throw could determine who leaves Jacksonville with the victory.
What to watch: Can the OG's turn their individual success against the Ninjas into a team victory, or will the Ninjas defend their home course and extend their series lead to 2–0?