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Sunday, January 31, 2016

UPCL Cricket: Week 20 Part 3

This should bring us to the end of the official "midseason" weeks, spanning from week 13 to week 20. After this, there's twelve weeks left for things to shake out. We begin with...


Microsoft Pitch at Del Sur: Somehow, in this West Division battle, the Monarchs are the ones trying to sweep after winning in Pacific earlier in the season. Starlight had to build up after a weak start, but she ended with 599 for Pacific, a wonderful first attack. Panda swung and missed for Southern, giving them just 120 in what may be another doomed home game. Ms. Kitty made up for two bad games with one great one, demolishing 2189 to seal the Volcanoes victory before the halfway mark. Shannon didn't have much else to say with 179 for the Monarchs. Jack restored the dynamic to Pacific's roster, taking a meager 48 on his turn. Kirstin poked 207 for Southern as they have no chance here. Leonette chipped 160 to bring the Volcanoes to 2996 overall in their victory. Nicole had just 98, putting the Monarchs at 604 in their loss. Pacific gets an easy win to go to 27-15, while Southern is 11-34 now, having lost sixteen straight at home and six in a row overall.


GE Stadium, Southridge: The Spurs got the win two weeks ago at home, and will try for a sweep here. Spice had a lackluster 240 for Victoria to begin the game. Boots suffered from a bad deflection to end her turn at 122 for Southridge. B. Chapman grabbed another 304 for the Spurs. Debby charged with 568 for the Defenders, giving the hosts a lead at the halfway point of the game. Yekaterina replied with 392 for Victoria, keeping them in the game. J. Garcia shot back with 577 for Southridge, giving them a bit more control with a player each to go. Kavan picked up 394 for the Spurs, setting them at 1330 and forcing a response from the hosts. Shaggy didn't end with style, but her 105 capped the Defenders win at 1372. Southridge stands at 15-25, dragging Victoria closer as they now hold a 15-24 record.


Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: These West Division rivals meet again as the Blades look for a sweep against the skidding Stills. Todavía saw Easter contribute 281 after she couldn't corral a backhand shot. Snowball clubbed 466 for Swordpoint, giving them the first lead. Sierra essentially cancelled that out with 465 for the Stills. Dreamy had only 248 for the Blades, and they trail slightly at the halfway mark. Leonardo didn't help the Todavía cause much with only 148, allowing their lead to slip. Shawn made it slightly closer with 176 for Swordpoint, but the final players will determine this one. Sparkles posted 463 for the Stills, giving them a final of 1357. Stealth's best effort came after an optional replay and a false start, as he hit 396 for the Blades, but this left them at 1286 in the loss. Todavía gets a critical win for their hopes, ending a five-game road skid and sending them to 21-24, while Swordpoint is now 27-13, with a six-game winning streak coming to an end.


Audi Knights Pitch, Terrace City: The Knights have a chance to sweep the last-place Monarchs. Panda led things off with 456 for Southern in an impressive showing for the beleaguered captain. Kiwi got betrayed by her backhand, which ended her turn at a weak 98 for Terrace City. Shannon lifted 343 more for the Monarchs, who have apparently shown up for this game. Jennifer botched her turn with a measly 62 for the Knights. Kirstin potentially left the door open with only 25 for Southern in a poor showing. Oreo couldn't capitalize, taking only 130 as Terrace City faces an embarrassing defeat looming. Nicole's 310 gave the Monarchs a final of 1134. Stripes made a huge comeback, slugging 1078 to carry the Knights to a win on 1368. Such a win might just save Terrace City's season, sending them to 23-20, while Southern suffers a new heartbreak in falling to 11-35 on a seventh straight loss.


Apple Park, Todavía: Two proud franchise tangle here, and they'll do it again next week in Boston. Patches continued her recent slump with only 160 for Boston. Easter's in a slump of her own, and she had just 33 for Todavía as the scoring isn't quite here yet. Puff II didn't help the offense problem with just 208 for the Swifts, and it's still anyone's game. Sierra cut down the deficit when she scored 286 on a mandatory replay. Gradley staved off the threat pretty effectively, taking 499 for Boston in a strong showing. Leonardo replied with 615 for Todavía, edging them to the lead with a player each to go. Sweetheart forced a response with 604 for the Swifts, placing them at a final of 1471. Sparkles lost it for the Stills, giving them only 25 and a loss on 959 overall. Boston continues to ride a bit of luck and a balanced roster, going up to 29-15 while also 3-0 on their current road trip, while Todavía slides to 21-25.


Cisco Tysini Field, Tysini: The Hummingbirds do battle with the league-leading Eagles, looking for revenge. Goldy has been much more hit or miss lately, and she missed with 57 for Everton this time. Princess rocked 460 for Tysini, doing well in punishing the mistake. Puff III ripped 569 in response for the Eagles, covering the deficit. Leandra buried it with 800 for the Hummingbirds, keeping them in firm control. Cleo had a weak 111 for Everton, likely sealing a loss for them. Charli fired 579 for Tysini, extending the lead again for the dominant hosts. Blizzard had only 249 for the Eagles, and they took the loss with 986 overall. Bright capped the Hummingbirds win with 258, giving them 2097. Tysini beats the best to get to 26-17 and seventh place in the league, while Everton is down to 35-10 as the last team to reach double-digit losses.


Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The second meeting for these teams has the Spurs chasing a sweep in a Southwest Derby match. Acorn remains in a slump, with just 192 for Lighton in this appearance. Spice hauled in 426 for Victoria in a solid outing. Spirit faltered with 200 for the Prestige, and they'll continue to trail. B. Chapman managed only 164 for the Spurs, allowing their lead to shrink a bit. Twinkie I once again reignited the Lighton offense, belting 904 to put them ahead. Yekaterina had only 85 for Victoria, and they are now far behind. Lydia didn't inspire much confidence with 112 for the Prestige, but they'll end at 1408. Kavan had a double-tap that doomed him to 49 points for the Spurs, giving them a loss with 724. Lighton sneaks away with a win to move to 23-15 on the year, while Victoria is 15-25 after the derby loss.


Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: It's the first meeting of the year between these teams. Fluffina dominated the game until she had to handle three balls at once, ending with 635 as Maplewood gets a great start. Mr. Snowman scooped up 235 for Viewpoint Sound as his answer. Bryant struggled with a cluttered pitch, taking just 169 for the Lumberjacks. Mams recovered a lot of the deficit with her 484 for the Meteors, making it close at the halfway point. Diddley didn't help Maplewood at all, taking a measly 64 on his poor showing. Zach carved out 326 for Viewpoint Sound to give them the lead with a player each to go. Cubby had a pathetic 63 as the Lumberjacks imploded in a loss, ending at 931. Kelly slapped 359 for the Meteors, icing their total at 1404 in the win. A five-game home winning streak sees Viewpoint Sound to 16-21, while Maplewood drops to 17-18 on a three-game losing streak.


Home Depot Forum, Web City: After winning at home, the Warriors take a short trip in hopes of a sweep of their Northeastern rivals, the Spiders. Twilight seems to be in a post-CCC hangover, taking only 231 for Central. Shadow gave Web City the first lead with a solid 400, but the game appears to competitive. Dustin spiked 1120 for the Warriors, establishing a significant lead with the big effort. Rainmane knocked 770 in response for the Spiders, cutting into the deficit quite a bit. Noelle had a bad outing for Central with just 25 points, making them vulnerable. Sugar couldn't cover the deficit, but her 193 made it close for Web City in a thrilling battle between fierce rivals. Gizmo did his best to gain separation with his 714 for the Warriors, putting them at 2090 total. Shiny couldn't cover it, taking 215 as the Spiders snap a six-game home winning streak at a final of 1568. Central gets the rivalry win to go to 25-17 as the third tier teams make a push up the standings, while Web City slips to 21-19.


BMW RockDome, Westside: It's the first meeting for two teams with gray as their primary color. Snowball set the tone early on for Swordpoint, swatting 841 to give them a huge advantage. Misty tried to keep up, but ended with 384 as she was a bit too strong on her backhand. Dreamy mostly kept pace for the Blades, adding 367 to their score. Goatee cut the deficit a bit, taking 436 for the Rockers in a good turn. Shawn let the Swordpoint lead slip a bit, as he only produced 208. Midnight got a little back with 271 for Westside, but the hosts are still a noticeable distance back late in the game. Stealth also struggled a bit, with his 176 putting the Blades at a final of 1592. Chicky Phil had to fight the circumstances, as multiple balls got left out of his reach, the last of those causing his demise at 307 for the Rockers. They lost with 1398. Swordpoint grabs a win to get to 28-13 on the year, still in third place, while Westside's poor campaign is now at 13-24.


Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: The week ends with a Center Division battle, with the Shores trying to sweep after topping the Pilots in Golden a few weeks ago. Valencia began with 481 for Golden, a very good effort. Bear kept it close, taking 392 for Whitewater as the game starts tight. Dusty carved out 447 for the Pilots, doing well to maintain their lead. Twinkie III slipped with 249 for the Shores, and they face a larger deficit at the halfway point. Strut made a big rally with 707 for Golden, likely securing the game. Cheddar caused her own demise, deflecting a ball out of bounds to score just 144 for Whitewater. A. Charlton had 167 to cap the Pilots offense at 1802, which should go for a win. Wild Thing popped 152 for the Shores, giving them a loss on 937 total. Golden's win sends them to 23-16, while Whitewater is down to 17-27.

The standings will be updated soon. Expect the back half of the season to feature a lot of condensed weeks like this.

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