On Jun 15, 9:54 am, The 2-Belo <the2b...@msd.bigREMOVETHISlobe.ne.jp>
wrote:
> We have a report from the fj.life.in-japan Dynamics Officer that chuckers has
> exploded. Flight director confirms that:

[edit]

> >If Japan can hold Denmark
>
> Possibly. But I won't hold my breath.
>
> >and the Netherlands to draws
>
> Flatly stated: Impossible. The Dutch are favorites to win the entire tournament.
>

Might depend on who makes it through in Group F.  If we take Italy as
a given (hard to say)
the Dutch might want to play it safe and let Japan take a draw rather
for an easier go at it
in the second round.  Keep injury risks at a minimum, too.  Ah, but
they aren't going to know
how Group F is going to shape up until well after the fact.

> >it *might* have a chance of going to the next stage.
>
> It would be a dream come true to most fans. We can only wait and see.
>
> >Again, I only care about the mathematics behind it.  Interleague baseball is
> >still winding down.
>
> Yeah. The Dragons are under .500. Interleague can't end soon enough, in my
> mind...
>

They could end at .500 if they can get passed the Hammies tomorrow.
Pretty pathetic showing
for the Central League this year.