Midseason Report: Queens Flames

The Queens Flames only stuck together as a team over the offseason period because of an absolutely epic run for all of their players in pool. The Flames were a top-5 pool team last season, completely abandoning any regard for cricket. The result is that a very poor cricket team returned this season, and until their 32nd game, the team was occupying last place. The Flames are now in 32nd place on an abysmal 9-23 record for the year. The results do not get prettier with split records, as the Flames are 5-12 at home and 4-11 on the road, both inspiring absolutely no confidence. The Center Division has been absolutely terrible this season, and the Flames are a leading reason why, holding just a 1-6 division record. No matter how you spin it, the Flames are not a good cricket team.

Adding to their problems, the Flames also carry a 1294 average, easily one of the lower end teams in the league. The roster, as mentioned, is unchanged from last year. Crystal leads the team in name, but carries their low average at 268, only 20.5% of the team's offense. Crystal has a consistency dangerously close to 1.9, showing a complete lack of explosiveness, and defining bad consistency. Behind her is Kayla, a 371 hitter leading the team in scoring with a 28.5% point share as well. Kayla has a consistency around 1.2, making her the team's best source of production as she can fluctuate wildly with her scoring. Backing her up is Max, who has nearly 338 points per game to account for 26% of the team offense. Max is a steady veteran, but might be a bit miscast in his second season with the team, holding a consistency of about 1.5 to be a steady secondary scorer. Behind them is last year's pool belle of the ball, Paige, holding an average at 316 this year. Paige is good for 24.5% of the offense, and at a consistency of around 1.3, which isn't spectacular in any statistical sense. The Flames, as they are constructed right now, will not be doing anything amazing in cricket. This team is built to lose here and succeed in pool with a collection of unheralded veterans. For more balanced success, changes will need to be made.