Blacklist International’s synergy in MPL Philippines Season 13 is still a work in progress with the Codebreakers falling to sixth place, but there's someone willing to lend a helping hand offline.
Blacklist International is feeling blue.
The former MPL Philippines titleholders find themselves in unusual territory, falling to sixth place with a 2-5 record after they were swept by RSG Philippines during Season 13 Week 4.
“Lahat naman siguro kami, may feeling ng disappointment sa mga sarili namin dahil hindi namin nakuha yung magandang result. Nakakalungkot dahil pati yung mga nagtiwala sa amin affected,” Coach Kristoffer "Bon Chan" Ricaplaza said after their loss on Friday.
Blacklist International entered the midseason with only two wins, which could push them out of playoff contention.
They're getting some much-needed support though off the Land of Dawn.
Apparently, Renejay "Renejay" Barcase is still reaching out to the Codebreakers even if he's not an active member of the team.
Recall that the roamer took a break to focus on personal reasons, but Renejay is still providing backup in real life.
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“Siya 'yung lagi kong nakakausap kapag nada-down ako,” roamer Kim “Kimpoy” Cruz said.
“Nagtutulungan kasi kami ngayon. Kung ano ‘yung ginagawa niya dati, pinapasa niya sa akin ngayon para maging maayos ‘yung laro ko. Ngayon, nagsisimula pa lang ulit ako kasi ngayong week pa lang ako nakapag-practice ulit. Talagang malaki yung hinahabol ko ngayon,” he explained.
Renejay’s absence challenged Kimpoy and Hadji to step up on making decisive shot calls for the Codebreakers to keep their playoffs dream alive.
“Lagi niyang sinasabi sa akin na kaya pa namin, ganun. Sinasabi niya lagi sa amin na ibalik lang namin ‘yung mga ginagawa namin dati kasi ‘yung mga past few weeks na scrim namin parang tinatry namin humabol sa meta kasi sobrang daming bago ngayon,” added Kimpoy.
Despite going through a rough regular season, Blacklist International remained optimistic as they served as a support system for each other. They still, after all, have an ultimate bonding experience.
“Kumukuha ng motivation sa lahat pa rin ng taong mga kakampi namin, sa back-end, at sa coaches na nagtitiwala pa rin sa amin. Doon lang kami kumkuha ng motivation ngayon na hindi pa rin sila nawawalan ng tiwala kahit ganito yung mga results sa mga laban namin,” Kiel “Oheb” Soriano said.
Blacklist International will have a rematch against the undefeated AP.Bren on Sunday.