Missing key pieces, Bay FC squanders opportunity to create distance in playoff race

SAN JOSE – There were few shots and even fewer good scoring chances for Bay FC during Saturday night’s 1-0 loss to Kansas City.

With attackers Racheal Kundananji and Tess Boade both out with injury, the hamstrung attack looked punchless operating out of a 4-3-3 that lacked the midfield creativity to unlock the formation’s dynamic possibilities.

The shutout loss was somewhat predictable, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t sting.

Bay FC entered Saturday night’s match in the eighth and final playoff spot...