FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Sharks have an uphill climb awaiting them today, as the Wolves look to secure advancement to the next round. Hershey sits for the visitors while Cubby is on the bench for the hosts. Juno had a somewhat weak 217 at the start for Stonebridge, but not enough to put her team in a panic yet. Graham couldn't get any control on his turn, falling at a pathetic 32 for Eastside as their task continues to get more difficult. Frosty pulled a ball into her wicket on her back swing, ending at 32 for the Wolves as well. Chelsea had only 207 for the Sharks, mitigating the damage in this game but unable to approach the deficit from leg one. Vladimir tapped a measly 51 for Stonebridge, maintaining a small lead. Gizmo covered the deficit with 108 for Eastside, but they trail in the series with a player each to go. Cobalt showed up strong with 679 to give the Wolves 979 in the game and 2459 overall. Salmo made a push with 563, but the Sharks lost both the game with 910 and the series with 1469. The Wolves await other results to determine their next opponent.
Mercedes-Benz Field, Harrison: The Crowns sit Kayla, hoping they did enough yesterday to advance, while the Specters sit Mitchell in hopes of a comeback. Jake set the pace with 511 for Royal, making the hosts' tasks all the more difficult. Sydney countered with 464 for Harrison in response, keeping the game close and the overall deficit steady. Jeremias ignited a massive surge with 814 for the Crowns, using a snake-like strike on a backhand to save the effort early on. Twinkie II tried a similar play late in her turn, but it backfired, ending her scoring at 399 for the Specters. Nightfur had a calm 211 for Royal, putting their game lead in a bit of danger. Lexi covered the deficit in the game with 570 for Harrison, but they have very little time to catch up in the series. Cassie tacked on 300 for the Crowns, giving them 1836 in the game and 4126 total for the series. Rudolph crashed out at 185 for the Specters, leaving them with a total of 1618 in the losing game and 2427 for the series. The Crowns have advanced to a yet-to-be determined second round opponent.
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Spurs have a slight edge and home-field advantage against the Lumberjacks. Diddley and Sage sit in this one, as both teams rest their highest scorers from leg one. Whiskers led off with a simple 279 for Maplewood, not doing anything to help establish their attack. Spice melted at 57 for Victoria, surrendering the series lead currently. Bryant added 349 for the Lumberjacks, helping them to extend the lead. Yekaterina made up some of the deficit with 393 for the Spurs, but they need a bit more as they remain behind halfway through the game. Gabe picked up 307 for Maplewood, maintaining a precarious game and series lead with his contribution. Wario pushed with 367 for Victoria, making everything neck-and-neck as the final players come to bat. Summer had a solid 346 for the Lumberjacks, giving them 1281 in the game and 2828 total. Strawberry answered with 329 for the Spurs, putting their final score at 1146 in the game and 2781 overall. The Lumberjacks go through with a second leg comeback to advance to the second round.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Prestige wasted home-field in leg one, but they sit Waluigi in leg two, while the Gems are without co-scoring leader Cassandra in their home game. Acorn immediately turned things upside down with a punishing 1596 to give Lighton a massive early lead. Rosalina tried to keep up but failed miserably with 279 for Diamond, putting them in a deep hole. Spirit got out of an early jam with a clever backhand play, but the success was short lived as she fell at 211 for the Prestige. Citrus just covered that round of damage with 215 for the Gems in a sloppy second attack. Katelynn picked up 745 for Lighton in another firm attack that should see the visitors cruise to the series win. Pedey picked up 328 as Diamond succumbs to a harsh impending loss in the second leg. Nicole tacked on 618 to give the Prestige a final score of 3170 in the game and 4992 overall. Smokey tapped 519 for the Gems, but they bowed out at 1341 in the game and 3404 overall. All the favored teams advanced, so no reseeding will be necessary on the Select part of the bracket.
McDonald's Pitch at Pirates Park, Atlantic: Isabella sits as the Pirates try to catch up with the Surfers, who bench Beth as they try to defend their lead on the road. Boots had a decent 304 for Pearl at the start of this game, keeping them well ahead in the series. Delila managed 220 for Atlantic in a weak response, her team's overall deficit continuing to grow. Watermelon added a substantial attack of 968 for the Surfers, all but assuring their advancement. Steven picked up 520 for the Pirates, offsetting some of the damage done to their comeback hopes. Neopolitan countered that with 544 for Pearl, pushing the visitors farther ahead again. Klaus had only 167 in a difficult turn for Atlantic, dashing their last hopes of a comeback. Bright iced the Surfers' efforts with 506, giving them totals of 2322 in the game and 4302 overall, both of which should be wins. Max took a good 584 for the Pirates, but they fell far short at 1491 in the game and 2572 in the series. The Surfers get the ticket to the second round.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Union hold a slight advantage over the Tradewinds, but both captains, Ms. Puppy and Tigerette, sit out this meeting. Taylor slashed 642 for Commerce on the opening turn, giving her side a nice lead. Daisy chipped in with 429 for Modernistic, keeping the series and the game close. Lionel kept up the pace for the Tradewinds with 656, growing their lead quite nicely on the second attack. Puff I couldn't get anything going, her 5 points a dismal low for the now endangered Modernistic side. Rosemary added on with 407 for Commerce this time, their lead growing again as they hurtle towards victory. The Union got some back with 581 from Kodiak, but his heroics still have them at a deficit with a player each to go. Niki capped the Tradewinds with her 355 for totals of 2060 in the game and 4138 overall. Chimpy dribbled a ball into a dangerous path, cutting him down at 320 as the Union lose both the game and the series at marks of 1335 in the game and 3062 in the series. The Tradewinds overcome not being favored to advance to the second round
IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: Luigi sits for the Nighthawks as they try to overcome a small deficit against the Flames, who bench Briana for this one. Crystal wasted no time in extending the Queens lead, belting 1191 for the visitors in a critically acclaimed opening turn. Peach had a mediocre 235 for North Modernistic, the first signs of trouble for the hosts coming early. Violetta didn't have as much pace as her captain, but she still wrangled 617 to pad the Flames' leads again. Cheddar tried to make a push for the Nighthawks, but a double-tap cut her short at 344. Kyle produced another 569 for Queens, extending their substantial lead once again. Gal poked 352 for North Modernistic, their counterattacking efforts getting consistently thwarted. Hannah finished the scoring with 324 for the Flames, putting them at 2701 in the game and 4583 in the series, both of which should go in their favor. B. Chapman had only 297 for the Nighthawks, leaving them at a loss with 1228 in the game and 2919 overall. Queens' convincing sweep puts them into the second round.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The United Cup first round ends with the Arrows looking to finish off the Spiders, with Ted sitting for the visitors while Ruby rides the bench for the hosts. Shadow couldn't establish himself in the game, taking a pitiful 32 for Web City on a faltering first turn. Sally clubbed a strong 512 for Archtown at the start, building a strong lead in the game. Sugar ended at 54 for the Spiders, who are almost assuredly done for this competition. Sleepy B. added on with 417 for the Arrows, continuing to extend their leads with a good performance. Jack had a premature swing that caused him to backhand a ball into his wickets to end at 231 for Web City, all on a technical error replay. Dusky took 273 for Archtown, adding a slight bit more to their lead. Shiny put a disappointing lid on the Spiders' United Cup with 117, for losing totals of 434 and 1313 in the game and series, respectively. Wild Thing finished with 262 for the Arrows, putting their winning marks at 1464 and 3018. The Arrows, despite being the worst seed, advance into the second round.
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