Henry Ford Memorial Field, Pronger: The Tridents begin a three-game home stand against the Spiders, who make a one-off trip east for the game. Shadow's crashing road scores continued here, with just 57 to start Web City off on a poor note. Precious did worse, somehow, as she had a ball bounce off the bat's handle and this ended her turn at 49 when it went out of bounds, leaving Pronger frustrated. Ted got the offense going in earnest with 547 for the Spiders, giving them a nice lead for now. Zach had 328 in response for the Tridents, keeping them somewhat in range but behind nonetheless at the halfway mark. Shiny went off for Web City, posting a strong 792 to extend their lead quite nicely with her outburst. Spot stepped up with 1024 for Pronger, giving them the lead with a player each to go. Dani earned an optional replay due to technical error during the game, but she would lose a good portion of her score, ending with 81 as the Spiders are vulnerable at 1477 total. Potted had a shaky start but quite the confident finish as he scored 674 to ice the Tridents win at 2075. Pronger improves to 6-4, while dumping Web City to 4-10 with another slipped-away loss.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Gems debut their new blackout look against the Waves, who are in the second game of four straight on the road. Snuggle wasted no time in setting the tone for Oceanside, ripping 792 to lead off the game. Smokey got just a little less than half back for Diamond, poking a quick 378 for the hosts to begin their comeback attempt. Caitlin countered with 385 for the Waves, restoring the lead to its former margin. Citrus got caught mid-swing on a tough bounce to play, and she sent the ball sky-high to end on 319 for the Gems, allowing the deficit to grow a bit. Celestia crushed 1496 for Oceanside on her, leaving no doubt as to which team plans on taking this result. Pedey's home slump continued to a fourth game, as the sophomore got only 199 back for Diamond. Dewey tacked on 451 more for the Waves, icing their presumptive win at 3124. Rosalina tapped 201 for the Gems to end their loss at 1097, a brutal result for the hosts. Oceanside has pulled even again at 8-8 for the year, while Diamond drops to 5-9 after this, and their week isn't over yet either.
Apple Park, Todavía: The Stills have their last home game for awhile, facing a Lumberjacks team that has almost kept up with them in terms of games played. Fluffina popped 579 for Maplewood right at the start, getting things going very well for the visitors. Easter answered with 590 for Todavía, putting them just ahead despite the abrupt end to her turn. Diddley saw a hesitant swing cause an unfortunate deflection to end his turn at 169 for the Lumberjacks. Sierra capitalized on the opportunity for the Stills, slicing her way to 665 to add nicely to their lead halfway through the game. Bryant chipped 198 for Maplewood, unable to make much of a difference in this game as their deficit solidifies. Sparkles tacked on another 616 for Todavía, likely securing the win a bit early. Waluigi gathered 345 for the Lumberjacks, unable to overcome the steep deficit as they lost with a score of 1291. Bells maintained a crazy pace to score 1794 individually in this game, putting an exclamation point on the Stills win at 3665. Todavía improves to 11-11 with the win, while Maplewood still struggles on the road at 11-9 overall but with a five-game road losing streak.
Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: Two of the league's better teams meet here, with the Predators beginning a two-game road trip, while the Torpedoes finish their three-game home stand. Shawn carved out 408 for Midland to open the scoring in this game, a solid performance from the veteran. Smudge tried to make an argument for a false start but lost, an ill-guided argument that resulted in the Infinity captain scoring just 33. Rainmane had a lackluster turn for the Predators, picking up just 168 as their lead is a bit vulnerable now. Solaris pulled up his swing when a technical error was called, and accepted his score of 735 for the Torpedoes, gaining a lead for the hosts. Leonardo covered the deficit with 306 for Midland, not inspiring a lot of confidence for the red-clad visitors. Whiskers added 426 for Infinity, strengthening the lead a bit more before the final players come to bat. Fuchsia picked up 440 for the Predators, forcing a response from the hosts as they close with 1322. Mr. Snowman didn't last long, but his 224 gave the Torpedoes 1418, good enough to win. Infinity jumps to 9-4, while Midland is down to 10-8 after another tough road game.
Audi Knights Pitch, Terrace City: The Knights are back home for a pair of games, while the Rockers look to end their five-game road trip in good form against their Urban Division/Suburban Derby rivals. Misty clubbed her way to 615 for Westside, getting her team off to a great start. Kiwi couldn't match it for Terrace City, producing 319 as they'll start from behind once again. Goatee couldn't quite coax a spinning ball down fast enough, as it touched out of bounds and ended her effort at 248 for the Rockers. Jennifer made a dent in the deficit with 400 for the Knights, but they still have work to do in the second half. Midnight misplayed one of her swings, taking only 204 for Westside as their lead weakened again. Oreo got Terrace City a bit closer again with 243 on her turn, ending only due to a deflection. Slinks was held to 136 for the Rockers despite a solid-looking swing, and this left their total at a very exposed 1203. Stripes did well enough with 383 for the Knights to claim the win at 1345 total. Terrace City has their first division win, going to 8-5 on the year, while Westside is at 10-3, two games ahead after a tight loss to their bitterest rival.
Coca-Cola Field, Boston: The Swifts are back home for a Southeast Divisional against their partners in the Second City Derby, the Defenders, who embark on a six-game road trip wearing their Greek uniforms this time. Bianca did well with 527 for Southridge to open the rivalry game. Patches answered with 767 for Boston, giving them a moderate lead early on. Debby kept things interesting for the Defenders, lining 706 on her turn to give them a stronger second effort. Puff II fumbled the lead away, taking only 221 for the Swifts as she played a very slow pace for a short time. Stephanie reopened the door, getting beat on a sinking offering that downed her at 96 for Southridge. Gradley failed to capitalize for Boston, grabbing just 160 for a slight cut into the deficit. Hughbert was solid with 337 for the Defenders, putting them at 1666 overall, which could be caught. Sweetheart went on a rally with 466 for the Swifts, but they took a narrow loss with 1614 total. Southridge survived the late scare to jump to 10-8, while Boston is 6-8 after the loss.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Eagles look to bounce back from their first loss in this one-off trip to the west, while the Meteors end a three-game home stand in their new grays. Goldy managed to make something of a very slow start, reeling in 589 for Everton despite her struggles with finding a reliable swing. Mams put up quite the fight with 543 for Viewpoint Sound in response, keeping the game close early on. Puff III flipped 639 for the Eagles to keep their lead strong as the game approaches halfway. Hoot had a fairly successful turn himself with 575 for the Meteors, but they slipped a bit farther behind. Kirstin slapped another 502 for Everton, keeping their pace up in a competitive game. Nibbles fell at 135 for Viewpoint Sound, unable to navigate the cluttered pitch as the hosts drop off the pace. The Eagles ended at 1977 after Blizzard had just 247, taking a bad swing to end a bit earlier than she meant to. Dominic tried to do a rally for the Meteors, but 304 was not enough for them, producing their losing final of 1557. Everton is 9-1, overcoming their loss nicely, while Viewpoint Sound falls to 5-10 for the season.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: The Warriors debut their softer font and trimmed logo against the Gems, who will go back-to-back against Northeastern opponents on a short road trip. Smokey churned out 580 right from the start for Diamond, a good start for the burly captain. Twilight answered with 448 for Central in this appearance, putting them slightly behind in their fourth of an eight-game home stand. Citrus fell out of a solid rhythm rather quickly for the Gems, crashing at 171 in a poor outing. Dustin racked up 467 for the Warriors, covering the deficit with his solid performance. Pedey hammered 650 for Diamond before a rolling ball disrupted his turn and knocked him down. Mario had a very veteran-looking backhand flick to corral an odd bounce, and he cut into the deficit with 416, but Central will be behind as the final players take their swings. Rosalina left the Gems vulnerable with 120 individually for 1521 total. Gizmo served up 475 for the Warriors, sealing their comeback victory at 1806 in a very balanced team effort. Central moves to 8-2, just a game back of the league lead, while Diamond travels on at 5-10.
Mercedes-Benz Field, Harrison: A bit to the south, the Gems finish the doubleheader against a much weaker Specters team in its second of a four-game home stand. Smokey was very strong with 629 for Diamond in this game, staking out a nice lead. Sydney was too aggressive for Harrison in this game, costing them as she faltered at 168, which will put them behind from the start. Citrus had another iffy outing, allowing a ball to get away from her backhand, ending her turn at 213 when it rolled out of bounds behind the wicket, which leaves the Gems less confident. Twinkie II couldn't capitalize for the Specters, poking 101 with an errant early swing ending her turn. Pedey just missed the mark on his swing for Diamond, ending at 82 as the bold strike didn't hit. Lexi brought Harrison back to a respectable level, levying 560 on her turn to set up a tight finish in a low-scoring game. Rosalina set a fairly high bar with 567 for the Gems, putting the team at 1491 overall. Sugar lost control early on and bailed at 111 for the Specters, giving them a loss with 940. Diamond is up to 6-10 on the year, while Harrison falls to 3-10 with the loss.
Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: The Monarchs are home for a pair of games, facing a Torpedoes side embarking on a four-game road trip. Smudge had a great pace but not enough longevity for Infinity, ending at 265 with a greedy swing. Panda had a very similar turn, but his more gradual decline allowed him to put Southern ahead with 352 on the initial attack. Solaris helped the Torpedoes cause with 543 on his turn, giving them a stronger second effort. Hoppy was unable to react in time as a ball made its way under her bat, tanking her turn at 155 for the Monarchs. Whiskers collected a very solid 401 for Infinity, extending their lead at an opportune moment with her turn. Pounce made a big dent in the deficit, bashing 608 for Southern against his first former team. Mr. Snowman fell apart with a measly 80 for the Torpedoes, leaving them vulnerable at 1289 at the end. Shannon swooped in with 180 for the Monarchs, doing just enough to give them the win at 1295. Southern's surprise upset carries them to 5-9, while Infinity is 9-5.
Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: Both teams try out third jerseys in this battle between Southwest Division powerhouses. Acorn had an acceptable game going until he chipped a ball up too high, ending at 239 for Lighton in a poorer than expected performance. Snowball countered with 722 for Swordpoint, staking out a sizable lead for the hosts in a strong opener. Spirit pulled in 248 for the Prestige, unable to cover the deficit facing the visitors. Dreamy pounded another 706 for the Blades on her turn, padding the lead very well at the halfway mark. Twinkie I had a modest 192 for Lighton, decreasing their chances of coming back in this game by a large portion. Bandit didn't put up much for Swordpoint, falling at 128 as it seems they have the game thoroughly under control. Salmo tried to rally, but his fierce swings left him at 207 and gave the Prestige only 886 as their final, a deep-cutting loss. Stealth tapped 96 for the Blades to bring the game to a quick end as the hosts closed with 1652 in another home win. Swordpoint is now 11-6 for the year, while Lighton drops to 5-7.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Arrows continue their home stand in the third of its five games, while the Shores make this one-off trip to the Northeast to end the week. Bear has struggled on the road so far, and that continued as he scored only 135 for Whitewater this time. Sally answered with an even 400 for Archtown, giving them the initial lead. Twinkie III was able to cover the deficit on her turn for the Shores, picking up 320 to add to the effort. Sleepy B. replied with 304 for the Arrows, restoring their lead to nearly its former margin at the halfway point of this game. Marsell put in another challenge for Whitewater, batting 407 to cover the deficit once again. Ruby retook the lead for Archtown, but it was much weaker as she scored just 215 on her turn, setting up a close finish. Shaggy showed off some quick hands for the Shores, keeping her turn alive to score 738 as the visitors finish at 1600 even. Dusky couldn't recover it for the Arrows, collapsing with 124 as they lose with 1043. Whitewater is now 6-4 for the year with the comeback win, while Archtown slides to 6-13.
I've been happy to get so much cricket played this week, and probably even more to come over this weekend and into the next week. Standings will be updated after this posts.
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