STRIKER – BOSTON UPRISING – WIDOWMAKER
We have recognized Striker in the past for his plays on two of his signature heroes Tracer and Junkrat, but this week he stood out particularly well play Widowmaker, and especially on the first match of the week on Wednesday against Seoul Dynasty.
Such artistry. @STRIKER_OW #OWL2018
Live: https://t.co/U6dIioZfOU pic.twitter.com/3QS82IXucN
— Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) June 6, 2018
There seems to be no shortage of amazing Widowmaker players in the league, but what sets Striker apart is his situational awareness and ability to continually check blind spots so as to never be left unaware and desperate to escape with his grappling hook. For example, above he is constantly checking both left and right as he circles the first point on Blizzard World, which allows him to get a rapid fire 2K taking out Fleta as Genji and Wekeed as Tracer before both can even react to his placement.
Another somewhat comical moment can be seen below where Striker, aware of an incoming Junk-Rat tire, checks all the common vantage points for a Junkrat to commonly use. A popular tactic in competitive Overwatch is to stall the tire on a wall to further throw off the enemy team for when it is going to hit. Obviously aware of this, Striker knows to check all corners and happens to see it resting at the top of a building on Dorado and finishes it off before it can do any damage.
NO PARKING there, your tire WILL be towed. @STRIKER_OW #OWL2018
Live: https://t.co/U6dIioZfOU pic.twitter.com/96UNzxhqVO
— Overwatch League (@overwatchleague) June 7, 2018
Striker also got player of the day alongside Logix from Florida Mayhem on Wednesday, with Overwatch League commentator Erik Lonnquist saying, “One man rose above the other 11 and that was Striker. Bailing his team out with the picks they needed to stay just that much ahead of Seoul Dynasty and win the series.”
