Blast vs. Ambush Game Preview
January 16, 2014 - Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL)
Baltimore Blast News Release
Just the Facts:
Friday, January 17th
Baltimore Blast vs. St. Louis Ambush
Baltimore Arena, 7:35pm EST.
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By the Numbers:
Baltimore Blast: 7-2 after win against the Roar
St. Louis Ambush: 4-6 after win against Rochester
Max Ferdinand is 10th in the league with 25 points while Tony Donatelli (20), Lucas Roque (18), and Mike Lookingland (17) also are in the top 20 point leaders in the league. Mike Lookingland and Pat Healey are tied with each other for third in the league in blocked shots (17). Troy Hernandez leads the league in average points against (2.33) and save percentage (.857). William Vanzela is 4-2 on the year and second in the league in average points against (5.40).
1/4 Roar Game Recap:
The Baltimore Blast won back to back home games during the January 3rd weekend. They were able to improve to 4-0 against the Roar (7-2 on the season) and continue a 6 game winning streak. Both Diego Zuniga and Mike Lookingland recorded hat tricks against the roar leading the Blast to a 16-5 victory.
After that weekend both Mike Lookingland and Tony Donatelli were awarded MISL Team of the Week Honors.
Winning Streak:
The Blast have won 6 games in a row and have not lost since early December. The Blast have also won every Friday Night game this season. St. Louis comes into the matchup with 3 away losses and the Blast looking to continue their dominance in the Baltimore Arena.
The Competition:
The Baltimore Blast take on the St. Louis Ambush for the first time this season. St. Louis is coming into Baltimore having won 2 of their last 3 games including an overtime win against Syracuse and a home win against Rochester. With a 4-6 record the Ambush look to make a push toward a .500 record. The Ambush are led offensively by Odaine Sinclair who has totaled 10 goals and 26 points this season. St. Louis is coached by Daryl Doran and Jeff Dimaria.
Upcoming Games:
Sunday, January 19th @ Syracuse Silver Knights- 1:00p.m.
Friday, January 24th vs. Syracuse Silver Knights 7:35p.m.
Saturday, January 25th vs. Rochester Lances 7:35p.m.
Major Indoor Soccer League Stories from January 16, 2014
- Lancers Face Rival Syracuse Friday at Home - Rochester Lancers
- Ambush Visit Baltimore for First of Four on the Road - St. Louis Ambush
- Comets Hope to Gain Ground in Weekend Series - Kansas City Comets
- Blast vs. Ambush Game Preview - Baltimore Blast
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