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Some rookies, like Sammy Pupo, dominate Pipe on their first swing. Many more catch a slider to the ribs (or foot, shoulder, knee etc). Photo: WSL

The Unfortunate Reality Of Starting The Season At Pipe

This has (almost) nothing to do with the WSL Finals.

Words by Jack O'Neill Paterson
Reading Time: 9 minutes

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