The hole just keeps getting deeper and deeper. Now it’s three under .500 with a 13-9 loss in Portland Friday, thanks to an unwelcome reminder of the early season, namely the late game collapse.

Up 8-6 after three, The Roughnecks watched the hometown LumberJax rattle off 7 straight in the final frame for the win. Now it’s back home for Sunday afternoon’s date with the 5-1 Mammoth in the doldrums of a three game losing skid.

The big question tomorrow is, will we see Tracey Kelusky? He’s optimistic he’ll be ready to go, but one headache could change that in a heartbeat. And if he can go, what kind of contribution will he be able to make? It’s been pretty much a month of complete rest to get over his concussion, so conditioning could be a question but game shape or not, just having the captain on the bench will make a difference.

Just a reminder that NLL All-Star voting closes at midnight Sunday, so if you want to get a tally in for the Roughnecks, now would be the time to head to nll.com.

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