Urheilu’s baseball expert Kirsi Ala-Lipasti goes through the talking points of the women’s Superpesis final between Manse PP and Pori Pesäkarhuje.
will show the decisive 5th final match of the Women’s Superpesis on Saturday. Broadcast from 13:45 on TV2. The match will also be followed in Puhee.
The Women’s Baseball Championship gold will be decided on Saturday at the Kaupi baseball stadium in Tampere, when Manse PP and Pori Pesäkarhut meet in the fifth meeting of the final series. Both teams have won twice in the final series, the championship comes off with three wins.
Päsäkarhui had a chance to secure the championship last Sunday, but Manse tied the match series in the fourth final game, which was extended to a home run race.
Urheilu’s baseball expert Kirsi Ala-Lipasti highlights the importance of mental strength as the championship race culminates.
– You can’t overemphasize the feeling with which the teams come to the finals and which one can handle each situation. The playing skills are directly visible to the spectators, but the mental side is sometimes a bit forgotten, Ala-Lipasti reminds.
Mansen brand new?
In addition to Heniken Kant, the key question, according to Ala-Lipasti, is whether Pori, who entered the finals as the underdog, will be able to continue destabilizing Manse’s inner game.
The people of Pori have been at least partially aware of Manse PP’s sign during the final match series. The team from Tampere has struggled with their inner game. A mark is a signal agreed upon by the team, according to which the batter strikes and the forward advances. The game director shows it with his fan.
– Pori may not have overachieved, but the coaching team has managed to squeeze out the team’s potential. It has done its homework well. That’s why they’ve been able to hit Manselle better than anyone expected.
Ala-Lipasti estimates that Manse has probably missed his mark after the 4th final match played last Saturday.
– I’m sure you’ll have time to put together a new brand within a week. Not necessarily completely, but at least in outline.
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Ala-Lipasti selects a player from each team who can decide the fate of the SC medals with his performances.
Manse PP: Virpi Hukka
Hukka is one of the brightest stars of the women’s Superpesis of all time and the overwhelming number one in the top hitting statistics of the season’s playoffs. He is chasing his first Finnish championship while playing for Manse PP. Hukka won three SM golds in Kirittäri (2016, 2018, 2019) before moving to Manse in the fall of 2019.
The 32-year-old striker has suffered from adversity in previous seasons. For example, he got a ball in his eye in training in November 2021, after which he faced a long rehabilitation that required several surgeries.
Read more: Virpi Hukka thought his eyes had exploded when the ball hit his head at a speed of more than 100 km/h – “No one dared to promise if I would be okay”
Pori Nest Bears: Emilia Itävalo
Playing his last season in Superpesis Emilia Eastern Light is looking for a golden climax to his career in his last match. Itävalo has played a big role in dismantling the first positions of the Nest Bears. The 29-year-old Itävalo has won the championship gold in the ranks of Pori in 2021, when she was crowned as the queen of progress in the regular season. Itävalo has represented the club since 2016.
Regarding hitters, according to Ala-Lipasti, you should keep an eye on last year’s hitter queen Siri Eskolaa (Manse), who has scored 30 runs in 11 playoff games, and Pori Emilia Linnaawho has scored 16 runs in 10 matches.
Kaup’s baseball stadium is sold out for Saturday, when 2,780 spectators are coming. Manse PP acquired additional seats for the match, which were also sold quickly.
Many who wanted to were still left without a ticket, but baseball fans can watch the match for free at the Tampere arena, where the match is shown on a screen.
will show the decisive 5th final match of the Women’s Superpesis on Saturday. Broadcast from 13:45 on TV2. The match will also be followed in Puhee. The match starts at 14:00.