We're ready to go on Division B play this week, beginning with...
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Northeast is hosting the Coastal in the first game of the week for Division B. Ms. Kitty didn't have the best start for Coastal this time, posting 256 on the opening turn. Ruby misplayed a ball on her turn for Northeast, ending at just 84 in a poor start for the hosts. Dewey couldn't adjust to an odd deflection, falling out of the game at 57 for Coastal. Rudolph slammed 503 for Northeast at the halfway mark, giving the hosts a lead now. Avril churned out 439 for Coastal, keeping them in the game with a good turn. Diddley had a technical error and a false start before hitting 420 on his third attempt to regain the lead for Northeast. Hoppy couldn't make the comeback for Coastal, ending on 112 to give them a losing final score of 864. Wild Thing finished with 562 for Northeast, icing their win at 1569. Northeast remains perfect at 7-0, while Coastal drops back to 2-3.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Coastal squad stays on the road as they visit the Urban now. Chicky Phil knocked an impressive 726 to start the offense for Coastal in this game. Tigerette fired back with 487 for Urban, with only a high swing stopping her from doing more. Ms. Kitty salvaged a sloppy start to her turn, ending up at 618 to pad the Coastal lead. Luigi crumbled at an absolutely pitiful 9 points for Urban, ruining their comeback chances. Dewey saw a deflection end his turn early at 89 for Coastal, weakening their lead with the poor turn. Luigi's turn ended at 224 after a high-arcing ball landed flush on his wicket, another poor turn for an Urban player. Avril chipped 263 for Coastal, giving them 1696 overall in a likely victory. Cowzart attempted to rally with 487 for Urban, but they lost at 1207. Coastal is up to 3-3, while Urban drops to 0-5 in another disappointing game.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Eastern Hills takes another home game, this time with the B squad hosting the Urban team. Tigerette struggled at the start for Urban, falling with a minor 133. Cubby replied with 399 for Eastern Hills, tripling the opponent on the first turn of the game. Puff I shot back with 405 on a pacey turn for Urban, giving them a small lead. Cobalt scooped up 417 for Eastern Hills to maintain their lead at the halfway point. Peach stumbled at 120 for Urban, reducing the threat of their counterattack. Taylor M. made a mess of her turn with only 81 for Eastern Hills, but they remain ahead by a slight margin. Cowzart covered the deficit to force the hosts to respond, his 514 icing their offense at 1172. Sarah hit 225 for Eastern Hills, unable to make the appropriate counterattack as the hosts surprisingly fall at 1122. Urban is out of the blocks, now at 1-5, while Eastern Hills drops to 3-2.
AT&T Oceanside Stadium, Oceanside: The Coastal team is back home, facing the Southwest in this match. Snowball opened with 297 for Southwest, a scattered opening attack from the longtime captain. Chicky Phil replied with 441 for Coastal to put the hosts ahead by a slim margin. Sage stumbled with 120 for Southwest, unable to match the deficit. Ms. Kitty did even worse with only 41 for Coastal, making a mess of her chance to extend the lead. Andrew pummeled 744 for Southwest, pulling them far ahead with his productive turn. Avril replied with 656 for Coastal, keeping things close heading into the final players' turns. Sydney C. had just 96 for Southwest, leaving them vulnerable at 1257 overall. Hoppy went off with 652 for Coastal, icing their win at 1790. Coastal rises to 4-3, while Southwest stays winless at 0-4.
Mercedes-Benz Field, Harrison: The Northeast puts their perfect Division B effort on the line against the bottom-dwelling Urban. Luigi shoved 66 for Urban, looking good at first before a bad swing brought the turn to its early end. Ruby had only 193 for Northeast to start with, leaving them a bit more exposed than she'd like to. Puff I hauled in 321 for Urban on the second attack, putting them ahead for now. Rudolph answered with 599 for Northeast, restoring their lead quite well at the midway mark. Peach made a mess of her turn with 24 for Urban, causing them to fall farther behind. Shiny slammed 575 for Northeast this time, boosting their lead nicely with a player each to go. Cowzart flashed 534 for Urban on his turn, but they will take the loss at 945. Wild Thing went deep with 654, giving Northeast the win at 2021 overall. Northeast rises again to 8-0, while Urban slides back to 1-6.
Subway Field, Stonebridge: The Eastern Hills ends the week where they started in Stonebridge, facing Southwest in the week's finale. Snowball had an alright start with 162 for Southwest, fading after a decent pace to start the turn. Cubby fired back with 572 for Eastern Hills to start them off quite well. Andrew misplayed a deflection, ending on 147 for Southwest as they struggle early in this game. Salmo screwed up with only 33 for Eastern Hills, weakening their lead at the halfway point. Sydney C. chipped in with 256 for Southwest, keeping them in the fight with the effort. Cobalt broke out with 742 for Eastern Hills, a great performance to build up their lead near the end of the game. Brownie put up 405 for Southwest, but they suffered the loss anyway at 970. Rosalina knocked 605 at the end to ice the Eastern Hills win at 1952. Eastern Hills goes to 4-2, while Southwest drops again to 0-5.
That's all for this week in the SDL. Tournament play has been delayed due to a lack of motivation, but is likely to return tomorrow.
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Summer Development League: Division A Week 3
The third week of SDL play gets going with the Division A playing today. First up...
Subway Field, Stonebridge: Eastern Hills has a busy week this time, beginning a four-game home stand against Coastal. Dani led off with a middling 256 for Coastal on the opening turn of this game. Lize had a good pace at first, but a bad swing put her out at 208 for Eastern Hills. Vincent replied with a solid 331 for Coastal, adding nicely to their lead. Rosalina had a mediocre 20 for Eastern Hills, causing them to fall farther behind at the halfway mark. Beth couldn't clear a ball that ended up on her backhand, falling with 169 for Coastal in a sloppy turn. Citrus had a pair of false starts before exploding for 745 for Eastern Hills, pulling the hosts ahead late. Jason V. replied with 338 for Coastal, covering the deficit at 1094. Vladimir answered with a similar 327 to cap the Eastern Hills win at 1300 even. Eastern Hills moves their Division A record up to 3-3, while pushing Coastal back down to 1-4.
Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Eastern Hills team shifts south for the next game, facing the Southwest this time. Waluigi started with 348 for Southwest in this game, a solid performance from the lead-off man. Citrus replied with 472 for Eastern Hills in a clean turn this time, giving them a small lead. Wario countered with 384 for Southwest, covering the deficit with a good turn. Vladimir slugged 919 in a pacey and brilliant attack for Eastern Hills, giving their lead a massive boost. Solaris replied with 874 for Southwest, refusing to let his team go down quietly. Cubby posted a strong 550 for Eastern Hills to stave off the most recent attack. Brownie picked up 308 for Southwest, but they suffered the loss at 1914. Taylor M. didn't show well in a throw-away performance, chipping 176 to ice the Eastern Hills win at 2117. Eastern Hills rises to 4-3, while Southwest drops to 2-2.
Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: To the west, the Southeast plays host to the Northeast in a battle of the division's top two teams. Noelle gathered 304 for Northeast on the first turn, a decent opener for the visitors. Fuchsia answered with 259 for Southeast, a reasonable response to keep things close early on. Kirstin couldn't stop a deflected offering from ending her turn at 399 after it bounced off her wicket, stalling the addition to the Northeast offense. Cassie looked good at first, but faded to 243 for Southeast, who are beginning to feel in danger of losing their perfect record. Mitchell chopped 539 for Northeast, boosting their lead again. Hannah cut into the deficit with 665 for Southeast, another in-form appearance. Sugar slipped at 321 for Northeast, potentially leaving them in danger at a total of 1563. Leonardo couldn't save the game for Southeast, dropping at 128 to leave them in a loss with 1293. Both teams are now at 3-1, co-leading the league together.
Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Eastern Hills are back in action in Pronger, hosting the Urban team this time. Quincy cobbled 538 together on a technical error replay after a rocky first attempt. Lize struggled with only 28 for Eastern Hills to start their game quite poorly. Marsell slipped at 217 for Urban, stepping back from some of his more recent good form. Vladimir helped to get Eastern Hills back on track, carving out 570 to shrink the deficit significantly at the halfway mark. Bear had a surprisingly good outing with 659 for Urban, restoring their lead with the performance. Cubby didn't do enough to get Eastern Hills back in the fight, falling at a mild 215. Chimpy struggled a bit with 155 for Urban, leaving their final score at 1569. Sarah had only 208 for Eastern Hills at the end, leaving them at a loss with 1021. Eastern Hills falls back to 4-4, while Urban is up to 3-4, slowly overcoming their poor start to the year.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: Eastern Hills has finished their trip from the north end to the south end of their region, hosting the Southeast in their finale for the week. Fuchsia clubbed 616 for Southeast to get things going quickly for the visitors. Rosalina had just 256 for Eastern Hills in response, unable to impact the deficit all that much. Cassie didn't help Southeast much, hitting 120 on their second attack to weaken the lead a bit. Citrus replied with 321 for Eastern Hills, making a partial impact on the deficit at the midway mark. Hannah charged back with 603 for Southeast, restoring their lead to its prior strength. Vladimir faltered at 176 for Eastern Hills, his strong week ending on a sour note. Kitty provided 843 for Southeast at the end, capping the offense at 2182. Salmo didn't match the effort with 341 for Eastern Hills, giving the hosts a loss on 1094. Eastern Hills has fallen back to 4-5, while Southeast pulls ahead in the division at 4-1.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: The Northeast wraps up this week in Division A by hosting the Urban. Quincy started with 408 for Urban, a solid appearance for the lead-off hitter. Noelle responded with force, smashing 907 for Northeast to give the hosts a good lead. Marsell fired back with 551 for Urban, covering the deficit on the good turn. Blizzard tried to make an aggressive play, but sent a ball out of bounds at 54 for Northeast, giving them a narrow lead halfway through the game. Bear put up 252 for Urban, not much for them to work with as they pull ahead slightly. Kirstin fired back with 740 for Northeast, restoring a big lead for them with a player each to go. Lionel failed for Urban yet again, taking a measly 75 to ice their loss at 1286. Mitchell kept it simple at the end with 96 for Northeast, capping their win off at 1797. Northeast keeps paces atop Division A at 4-1, while Urban drops to 3-5.
That's all for this week's Division A action. We've got Division B coming up immediately afterward.
Subway Field, Stonebridge: Eastern Hills has a busy week this time, beginning a four-game home stand against Coastal. Dani led off with a middling 256 for Coastal on the opening turn of this game. Lize had a good pace at first, but a bad swing put her out at 208 for Eastern Hills. Vincent replied with a solid 331 for Coastal, adding nicely to their lead. Rosalina had a mediocre 20 for Eastern Hills, causing them to fall farther behind at the halfway mark. Beth couldn't clear a ball that ended up on her backhand, falling with 169 for Coastal in a sloppy turn. Citrus had a pair of false starts before exploding for 745 for Eastern Hills, pulling the hosts ahead late. Jason V. replied with 338 for Coastal, covering the deficit at 1094. Vladimir answered with a similar 327 to cap the Eastern Hills win at 1300 even. Eastern Hills moves their Division A record up to 3-3, while pushing Coastal back down to 1-4.
Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Eastern Hills team shifts south for the next game, facing the Southwest this time. Waluigi started with 348 for Southwest in this game, a solid performance from the lead-off man. Citrus replied with 472 for Eastern Hills in a clean turn this time, giving them a small lead. Wario countered with 384 for Southwest, covering the deficit with a good turn. Vladimir slugged 919 in a pacey and brilliant attack for Eastern Hills, giving their lead a massive boost. Solaris replied with 874 for Southwest, refusing to let his team go down quietly. Cubby posted a strong 550 for Eastern Hills to stave off the most recent attack. Brownie picked up 308 for Southwest, but they suffered the loss at 1914. Taylor M. didn't show well in a throw-away performance, chipping 176 to ice the Eastern Hills win at 2117. Eastern Hills rises to 4-3, while Southwest drops to 2-2.
Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: To the west, the Southeast plays host to the Northeast in a battle of the division's top two teams. Noelle gathered 304 for Northeast on the first turn, a decent opener for the visitors. Fuchsia answered with 259 for Southeast, a reasonable response to keep things close early on. Kirstin couldn't stop a deflected offering from ending her turn at 399 after it bounced off her wicket, stalling the addition to the Northeast offense. Cassie looked good at first, but faded to 243 for Southeast, who are beginning to feel in danger of losing their perfect record. Mitchell chopped 539 for Northeast, boosting their lead again. Hannah cut into the deficit with 665 for Southeast, another in-form appearance. Sugar slipped at 321 for Northeast, potentially leaving them in danger at a total of 1563. Leonardo couldn't save the game for Southeast, dropping at 128 to leave them in a loss with 1293. Both teams are now at 3-1, co-leading the league together.
Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Eastern Hills are back in action in Pronger, hosting the Urban team this time. Quincy cobbled 538 together on a technical error replay after a rocky first attempt. Lize struggled with only 28 for Eastern Hills to start their game quite poorly. Marsell slipped at 217 for Urban, stepping back from some of his more recent good form. Vladimir helped to get Eastern Hills back on track, carving out 570 to shrink the deficit significantly at the halfway mark. Bear had a surprisingly good outing with 659 for Urban, restoring their lead with the performance. Cubby didn't do enough to get Eastern Hills back in the fight, falling at a mild 215. Chimpy struggled a bit with 155 for Urban, leaving their final score at 1569. Sarah had only 208 for Eastern Hills at the end, leaving them at a loss with 1021. Eastern Hills falls back to 4-4, while Urban is up to 3-4, slowly overcoming their poor start to the year.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: Eastern Hills has finished their trip from the north end to the south end of their region, hosting the Southeast in their finale for the week. Fuchsia clubbed 616 for Southeast to get things going quickly for the visitors. Rosalina had just 256 for Eastern Hills in response, unable to impact the deficit all that much. Cassie didn't help Southeast much, hitting 120 on their second attack to weaken the lead a bit. Citrus replied with 321 for Eastern Hills, making a partial impact on the deficit at the midway mark. Hannah charged back with 603 for Southeast, restoring their lead to its prior strength. Vladimir faltered at 176 for Eastern Hills, his strong week ending on a sour note. Kitty provided 843 for Southeast at the end, capping the offense at 2182. Salmo didn't match the effort with 341 for Eastern Hills, giving the hosts a loss on 1094. Eastern Hills has fallen back to 4-5, while Southeast pulls ahead in the division at 4-1.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: The Northeast wraps up this week in Division A by hosting the Urban. Quincy started with 408 for Urban, a solid appearance for the lead-off hitter. Noelle responded with force, smashing 907 for Northeast to give the hosts a good lead. Marsell fired back with 551 for Urban, covering the deficit on the good turn. Blizzard tried to make an aggressive play, but sent a ball out of bounds at 54 for Northeast, giving them a narrow lead halfway through the game. Bear put up 252 for Urban, not much for them to work with as they pull ahead slightly. Kirstin fired back with 740 for Northeast, restoring a big lead for them with a player each to go. Lionel failed for Urban yet again, taking a measly 75 to ice their loss at 1286. Mitchell kept it simple at the end with 96 for Northeast, capping their win off at 1797. Northeast keeps paces atop Division A at 4-1, while Urban drops to 3-5.
That's all for this week's Division A action. We've got Division B coming up immediately afterward.
Monday, July 16, 2018
Summer Development League: Division B Week 2
SDL action continues as Week 2 ends this Monday. We begin with...
UPS Ground, Maplewood: The Northeast takes on the Southeast in the first B-Division match of the week. Briana got Southeast going with 439 on her turn, a decent performance to start the game. Ruby answered with 791 for Northeast, giving the hosts a bit of an edge to start this one. Hughbert saw a double-deflection end his turn at 105 for Southeast, failing to cover the deficit. Diddley covered that damage with a poor 184 for Northeast, maintaining their lead. A. Charlton attacked with 432 for Southeast, pulling them narrowly ahead with the effort. Shiny showed great strength with 968 for Northeast, boosting their lead significantly. Kitty collapsed with 54 for Southeast, leaving them in a loss at 1030. Wild Thing had fantastic pace, ending on 407 with an early exit to seal the Northeast win at 2350. Northeast is 4-0, while Southeast drops to 1-2.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: Eastern Hills plays their home game of the week against the Southwest in this one. Snowball sent a ball too high, ending at a measly 36 for Southwest in a terrible start to the game. Cubby had 537 in response for Eastern Hills, a strong appearance to give them the initial lead. Sage crumbled at 98 for Southwest, unable to get their offense going two turns in. Salmo added 144 for Eastern Hills in a less-than-impressive response. Andrew had a mediocre 241 for Southwest this time, not approaching the opponent in any meaningful way. Cobalt crashed out at 96 for Eastern Hills, causing their lead to weaken. Sydney C. pressured with 543 for Southwest, forcing a response from the hosts at the end as her side ends with 918. Taylor M. didn't look very confident for Eastern Hills, but her 198 secured their win at 975. The low-scoring game saw Eastern Hills rise to 2-0, while Southwest drops to 0-2 with the loss.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: The Northeast begins a doubleheader, while the Southwest finishes one right here. Sage had a pathetic 36 for Southwest in an awful first turn for the visitors. Ruby saw her confidence falter at times for Northeast, ending with a middling 263 to give them a small lead. Andrew answered with 216 for Southwest, just coming up short of meeting the deficit. Rudolph countered with 433 for Northeast, his best performance of the season so far. Sydney showed a bit of skill with 481 for Southwest, covering the deficit this time. Shiny regained the lead for Northeast with 320, starting with good pace before taking a step back by the end of the turn. Solaris answered with 336 for Southwest, forcing the hosts into a response to their final score of 1069. Wild Thing chipped 263 for Northeast to close out their win at 1279. Northeast remains unscathed at 5-0, while Southwest sinks to 0-3 in another close game.
Chevrolet Field, Everton: Northeast closes out its week against Coastal, who play in the final three games beginning here. Chicky Phil made a good play on his backhand, but fell at 281 after losing some momentum on his swings for Coastal. Rudolph looked great in a lead-off role, smashing 759 for Northeast in this game. Ms. Kitty had a sloppy 145 for Coastal, failing to approach the deficit. Diddley replied with 200 for Northeast, keeping them in the lead at the midway mark. Avril produced 312 for Coastal this time, still not enough to challenge the hosts. Shiny slipped at 99 for Northeast, a rare rough outing for the veteran. Hoppy made a push with 560 for Coastal, setting their final score at 1298. Wild Thing flicked 302 for Northeast at the end, securing another win at 1360, a bit of a thin margin. Northeast is perfect at 6-0, while Coastal dips to 1-1.
Apple Park, Todavía: Coastal now begins a pair of home games against the Eastern Hills, playing the set in two different venues. Cubby slammed 958 for Eastern Hills to get things going in great form for the visitors. Chicky Phil fired back with 807 for Coastal, keeping them within striking distance. Taylor M. fought back with 608 for Eastern Hills, another strong attack in an offense-filled start. Ms. Kitty stayed close with 544 for Coastal, but they remain a bit behind at the midway mark. Sarah kept going with 626 for Eastern Hills, a relentless wave of attack from the visitors. Dewey fell apart at 164 for Coastal, making a comeback less likely. Vladimir supplied 394 for Eastern Hills at the end, giving them a total of 2586 in a likely victory. Hoppy took 391 in response for Coastal, leaving them short at a loss with 1906. Eastern Hills rises to 3-0, while Coastal drops to 1-2.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: This is the second match with Coastal hosting the Eastern Hills. Salmo had a decent 411 for Eastern Hills to lead off in the week 2 finale. Chicky Phil had a much weaker 101 for Coastal this time, causing them to be behind again. Cobalt tapped 296 for Eastern Hills on the second attack, giving their lead a small boost. Ms. Kitty answered with 450 for Coastal here, cutting into the deficit a bit halfway through the game. Sarah had a weak 113 for Eastern Hills this time, leaving them exposed at this point. Avril collected 272 for Coastal on her turn, putting them very narrowly ahead of the visitors with a player each to go. Citrus collapsed at just 80 for Eastern Hills, leaving them at a final score of 900. Hoppy grabbed 320 at the end for Coastal to secure a win at 1143. Coastal bounces back to 2-2, while Eastern Hills drops to 3-1.
We've decided to take one more day off from Tournament play; tomorrow is now the expected return date.
UPS Ground, Maplewood: The Northeast takes on the Southeast in the first B-Division match of the week. Briana got Southeast going with 439 on her turn, a decent performance to start the game. Ruby answered with 791 for Northeast, giving the hosts a bit of an edge to start this one. Hughbert saw a double-deflection end his turn at 105 for Southeast, failing to cover the deficit. Diddley covered that damage with a poor 184 for Northeast, maintaining their lead. A. Charlton attacked with 432 for Southeast, pulling them narrowly ahead with the effort. Shiny showed great strength with 968 for Northeast, boosting their lead significantly. Kitty collapsed with 54 for Southeast, leaving them in a loss at 1030. Wild Thing had fantastic pace, ending on 407 with an early exit to seal the Northeast win at 2350. Northeast is 4-0, while Southeast drops to 1-2.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: Eastern Hills plays their home game of the week against the Southwest in this one. Snowball sent a ball too high, ending at a measly 36 for Southwest in a terrible start to the game. Cubby had 537 in response for Eastern Hills, a strong appearance to give them the initial lead. Sage crumbled at 98 for Southwest, unable to get their offense going two turns in. Salmo added 144 for Eastern Hills in a less-than-impressive response. Andrew had a mediocre 241 for Southwest this time, not approaching the opponent in any meaningful way. Cobalt crashed out at 96 for Eastern Hills, causing their lead to weaken. Sydney C. pressured with 543 for Southwest, forcing a response from the hosts at the end as her side ends with 918. Taylor M. didn't look very confident for Eastern Hills, but her 198 secured their win at 975. The low-scoring game saw Eastern Hills rise to 2-0, while Southwest drops to 0-2 with the loss.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: The Northeast begins a doubleheader, while the Southwest finishes one right here. Sage had a pathetic 36 for Southwest in an awful first turn for the visitors. Ruby saw her confidence falter at times for Northeast, ending with a middling 263 to give them a small lead. Andrew answered with 216 for Southwest, just coming up short of meeting the deficit. Rudolph countered with 433 for Northeast, his best performance of the season so far. Sydney showed a bit of skill with 481 for Southwest, covering the deficit this time. Shiny regained the lead for Northeast with 320, starting with good pace before taking a step back by the end of the turn. Solaris answered with 336 for Southwest, forcing the hosts into a response to their final score of 1069. Wild Thing chipped 263 for Northeast to close out their win at 1279. Northeast remains unscathed at 5-0, while Southwest sinks to 0-3 in another close game.
Chevrolet Field, Everton: Northeast closes out its week against Coastal, who play in the final three games beginning here. Chicky Phil made a good play on his backhand, but fell at 281 after losing some momentum on his swings for Coastal. Rudolph looked great in a lead-off role, smashing 759 for Northeast in this game. Ms. Kitty had a sloppy 145 for Coastal, failing to approach the deficit. Diddley replied with 200 for Northeast, keeping them in the lead at the midway mark. Avril produced 312 for Coastal this time, still not enough to challenge the hosts. Shiny slipped at 99 for Northeast, a rare rough outing for the veteran. Hoppy made a push with 560 for Coastal, setting their final score at 1298. Wild Thing flicked 302 for Northeast at the end, securing another win at 1360, a bit of a thin margin. Northeast is perfect at 6-0, while Coastal dips to 1-1.
Apple Park, Todavía: Coastal now begins a pair of home games against the Eastern Hills, playing the set in two different venues. Cubby slammed 958 for Eastern Hills to get things going in great form for the visitors. Chicky Phil fired back with 807 for Coastal, keeping them within striking distance. Taylor M. fought back with 608 for Eastern Hills, another strong attack in an offense-filled start. Ms. Kitty stayed close with 544 for Coastal, but they remain a bit behind at the midway mark. Sarah kept going with 626 for Eastern Hills, a relentless wave of attack from the visitors. Dewey fell apart at 164 for Coastal, making a comeback less likely. Vladimir supplied 394 for Eastern Hills at the end, giving them a total of 2586 in a likely victory. Hoppy took 391 in response for Coastal, leaving them short at a loss with 1906. Eastern Hills rises to 3-0, while Coastal drops to 1-2.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: This is the second match with Coastal hosting the Eastern Hills. Salmo had a decent 411 for Eastern Hills to lead off in the week 2 finale. Chicky Phil had a much weaker 101 for Coastal this time, causing them to be behind again. Cobalt tapped 296 for Eastern Hills on the second attack, giving their lead a small boost. Ms. Kitty answered with 450 for Coastal here, cutting into the deficit a bit halfway through the game. Sarah had a weak 113 for Eastern Hills this time, leaving them exposed at this point. Avril collected 272 for Coastal on her turn, putting them very narrowly ahead of the visitors with a player each to go. Citrus collapsed at just 80 for Eastern Hills, leaving them at a final score of 900. Hoppy grabbed 320 at the end for Coastal to secure a win at 1143. Coastal bounces back to 2-2, while Eastern Hills drops to 3-1.
We've decided to take one more day off from Tournament play; tomorrow is now the expected return date.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Summer Development League: Division A Week 2
We're back for the second week of A-Division play in the SDL. First up...
Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: Coastal is set to host a busy Urban side in this opening meeting. Quincy had a reasonable opening turn with 599 for Urban, setting the tone in a positive manner for the visitors. Bright did a bit more with 769 for Coastal, pulling them ahead after the initial turn. Marsell poked 517 for Urban on the second attack, a nice push to restore a lead for them. Vincent didn't recover all of the damage, but his 400 kept Coastal ahead halfway through the game. Bear couldn't stop a fast offering after getting stuck on his backhand, ending with 233 for Urban. Beth collapsed at 162 for Coastal, another attack causing the hosts to lost some of their lead. Chimpy provided 479 for Urban at the end, giving them a total of 1828. Jason V. fell short at 208 as Coastal took the loss with 1539. Urban is up to 1-2 on the year, while Coastal sinks back to the same record.
HP Field, Midland: Urban continues a bit of a road trip with the second game of the week, facing the Southeast this time. Quincy had another decent performance to begin a game, tallying 447 for Urban on this turn. Fuchsia kept it close initially, taking 431 for Southeast to nearly match her opponent. Marsell slipped a bit at 319 for Urban, unable to keep up with the early pace of the game. Cassie fell at 176 for Southeast, wasting a chance to take the lead for the hosts. Lionel had a miserable return to the lineup with only 42 for Urban, shrinking the lead yet again. Hannah showed some toughness for the Southeast, slapping 448 to pull them ahead with a player each to go. Chimpy showed fatigue with only 80 for Urban this time, leaving them in a loss with 888. Leonardo grabbed 312 to cap the Southeast win at 1367. Southeast is 2-0, while Urban drops to 1-3 with the setback.
Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Eastern Hills play their first game this week, facing the Coastal squad. Bright failed to make a play on his backhand, ending early at 145 for Coastal in an ugly start. Lize shot back with a solid 362 for Eastern Hills, putting them in the lead to start the game. Dani looked much stronger with 724 on the second attack, giving Coastal something more tangible to work with. Citrus pushed 192 for Eastern Hills on her turn, far from enough to meet the deficit at the midway mark. Vincent made a complete mess of his turn, taking a pathetic 24 for Coastal as he was quickly overwhelmed. Vladimir didn't capitalize, taking only 176 for Eastern Hills in another sloppy game for both sides. Jason V. tacked on 225 for Coastal, giving them a final score of 1118. Cubby rallied with 467 for Eastern Hills, completing the comeback to win on a total of 1197. Eastern Hills rises to 2-2, while Coastal dips to 1-3 on the year.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: Northeast takes their first of two games this week against Urban. Quincy lashed 728 for Urban to get this game going positively for the visitors. Noelle picked up 337 for Northeast in her home park, approximately halving the deficit. Marsell clubbed 841 for Urban in response, boosting their lead greatly on the second attack. Blizzard couldn't do much to combat this, her 333 causing Northeast to slip further behind at the midway point. Bear had just 101 for Urban in a poor turn, but their lead is not considered to be in danger. Mitchell made up some ground with 415 for Northeast, but they'll still need a big finish. Lionel had his best game yet with 305 for Urban, sealing their final score at 1975. Sugar went deep with 639 for Northeast, but it wasn't enough for them, and they took the loss at 1724. Urban is up to 2-3 now, while Northeast dips to 1-1.
IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: Urban completes their week with a rematch against the Southeast. Fuchsia had a sloppy start with 180 for Southeast, putting them in a precarious starting position. Quincy misplayed a bouncing ball for Urban, buckling at 89 in an even worse first turn. Hannah belted 1117 for Southeast on the second attack, a massive tone-setting performance. Marsell got a lot of it back on a counterattack of 742 for Urban, keeping them within striking distance. Leonardo had a mediocre 229 for Southeast, keeping them ahead for now. Lionel failed at 106 for Urban, ceding more points to the visitors late in the game. Kitty came up to make an A appearance, scoring 391 to ice the Southeast offense at 1917. Chimpy fought back for awhile, but fell with 225 to leave Urban in yet another loss at 1162. Southeast stays perfect at 3-0, while Urban drops back to 2-4.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: Northeast is back in action in Central, facing the Eastern Hills this time. Lize faltered right at the start and never got back into form, falling with 51 for Eastern Hills. Blizzard put up a solid 371 for Northeast in response, giving the hosts the early lead. Rosalina had a poor 161 for Eastern Hills on the second attack, unable to cover the deficit. Kirstin chipped 324 for Northeast this time, giving their lead a small extension halfway through the game. Cubby dished out 583 for Eastern Hills, a solid performance to make their offense more respectable. Mitchell barely covered the deficit with 147 for Northeast, setting up a close finish for the final players to decide. Cobalt's first SDL appearance ended with 263 for Eastern Hills, setting their final score at 1058. Sugar served up 458 for Northeast, capping their win at 1300. Northeast is 2-1, while Eastern Hills steps back to 2-3.
That's all for this week in the A Division. B Division play is scheduled for Monday morning, with the return of Tournament play expected to follow that.
Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: Coastal is set to host a busy Urban side in this opening meeting. Quincy had a reasonable opening turn with 599 for Urban, setting the tone in a positive manner for the visitors. Bright did a bit more with 769 for Coastal, pulling them ahead after the initial turn. Marsell poked 517 for Urban on the second attack, a nice push to restore a lead for them. Vincent didn't recover all of the damage, but his 400 kept Coastal ahead halfway through the game. Bear couldn't stop a fast offering after getting stuck on his backhand, ending with 233 for Urban. Beth collapsed at 162 for Coastal, another attack causing the hosts to lost some of their lead. Chimpy provided 479 for Urban at the end, giving them a total of 1828. Jason V. fell short at 208 as Coastal took the loss with 1539. Urban is up to 1-2 on the year, while Coastal sinks back to the same record.
HP Field, Midland: Urban continues a bit of a road trip with the second game of the week, facing the Southeast this time. Quincy had another decent performance to begin a game, tallying 447 for Urban on this turn. Fuchsia kept it close initially, taking 431 for Southeast to nearly match her opponent. Marsell slipped a bit at 319 for Urban, unable to keep up with the early pace of the game. Cassie fell at 176 for Southeast, wasting a chance to take the lead for the hosts. Lionel had a miserable return to the lineup with only 42 for Urban, shrinking the lead yet again. Hannah showed some toughness for the Southeast, slapping 448 to pull them ahead with a player each to go. Chimpy showed fatigue with only 80 for Urban this time, leaving them in a loss with 888. Leonardo grabbed 312 to cap the Southeast win at 1367. Southeast is 2-0, while Urban drops to 1-3 with the setback.
Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Eastern Hills play their first game this week, facing the Coastal squad. Bright failed to make a play on his backhand, ending early at 145 for Coastal in an ugly start. Lize shot back with a solid 362 for Eastern Hills, putting them in the lead to start the game. Dani looked much stronger with 724 on the second attack, giving Coastal something more tangible to work with. Citrus pushed 192 for Eastern Hills on her turn, far from enough to meet the deficit at the midway mark. Vincent made a complete mess of his turn, taking a pathetic 24 for Coastal as he was quickly overwhelmed. Vladimir didn't capitalize, taking only 176 for Eastern Hills in another sloppy game for both sides. Jason V. tacked on 225 for Coastal, giving them a final score of 1118. Cubby rallied with 467 for Eastern Hills, completing the comeback to win on a total of 1197. Eastern Hills rises to 2-2, while Coastal dips to 1-3 on the year.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: Northeast takes their first of two games this week against Urban. Quincy lashed 728 for Urban to get this game going positively for the visitors. Noelle picked up 337 for Northeast in her home park, approximately halving the deficit. Marsell clubbed 841 for Urban in response, boosting their lead greatly on the second attack. Blizzard couldn't do much to combat this, her 333 causing Northeast to slip further behind at the midway point. Bear had just 101 for Urban in a poor turn, but their lead is not considered to be in danger. Mitchell made up some ground with 415 for Northeast, but they'll still need a big finish. Lionel had his best game yet with 305 for Urban, sealing their final score at 1975. Sugar went deep with 639 for Northeast, but it wasn't enough for them, and they took the loss at 1724. Urban is up to 2-3 now, while Northeast dips to 1-1.
IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: Urban completes their week with a rematch against the Southeast. Fuchsia had a sloppy start with 180 for Southeast, putting them in a precarious starting position. Quincy misplayed a bouncing ball for Urban, buckling at 89 in an even worse first turn. Hannah belted 1117 for Southeast on the second attack, a massive tone-setting performance. Marsell got a lot of it back on a counterattack of 742 for Urban, keeping them within striking distance. Leonardo had a mediocre 229 for Southeast, keeping them ahead for now. Lionel failed at 106 for Urban, ceding more points to the visitors late in the game. Kitty came up to make an A appearance, scoring 391 to ice the Southeast offense at 1917. Chimpy fought back for awhile, but fell with 225 to leave Urban in yet another loss at 1162. Southeast stays perfect at 3-0, while Urban drops back to 2-4.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: Northeast is back in action in Central, facing the Eastern Hills this time. Lize faltered right at the start and never got back into form, falling with 51 for Eastern Hills. Blizzard put up a solid 371 for Northeast in response, giving the hosts the early lead. Rosalina had a poor 161 for Eastern Hills on the second attack, unable to cover the deficit. Kirstin chipped 324 for Northeast this time, giving their lead a small extension halfway through the game. Cubby dished out 583 for Eastern Hills, a solid performance to make their offense more respectable. Mitchell barely covered the deficit with 147 for Northeast, setting up a close finish for the final players to decide. Cobalt's first SDL appearance ended with 263 for Eastern Hills, setting their final score at 1058. Sugar served up 458 for Northeast, capping their win at 1300. Northeast is 2-1, while Eastern Hills steps back to 2-3.
That's all for this week in the A Division. B Division play is scheduled for Monday morning, with the return of Tournament play expected to follow that.
Monday, July 9, 2018
Summer Development League: Division B Week 1
The other half of Week 1 play is ready to begin, with the first game in...
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Southwest plays their only B-game this week against the Eastern Hills, who are doing the same. Cubby started off with 506 for Eastern Hills, as the switch player on the squad puts in a good performance. Snowball couldn't come close to matching that with 153 for Southwest, a poor start from a respected captain. Salmo answered with 210 for Eastern Hills, keeping them in control of the game so far. Sage couldn't get far for Southwest, crashing out at 160 despite starting the appearance with good pace. Taylor M. replied with 711 for Eastern Hills, the incoming rookie looking strong in her second game. Andrew had a terrible beginning to his turn, and he couldn't shake a poor pace, falling at 69 as the Southwest drops further behind. Sarah produced 256 for Eastern Hills, capping their offense at 1683 in a likely victory. Sydney C. did a lot to make things respectable, striking 862 for Southwest to set their losing final score at 1244. Eastern Hills starts 1-0 in the B-Division, while Southwest dips to 0-1 at the start of the year.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Northeast is ready to begin their B-Division slate against the Urban region. Luigi got going with 259 for Urban, not a great start but not as bad as it could have been. Ruby pummeled 722 for Northeast on their first turn, giving them a large lead initially. Puff I had a miserable time with 166 for Urban on the second attack, hardly denting the deficit. Diddley answered with 402 for Northeast, extending their lead halfway through the game. Peach looked better for her Urban teammates with 385, but they remain at a deep deficit. Shiny did pretty well with 358 for Northeast, mostly maintaining the lead late in the game. Cowzart his 641 for Urban, but they ended up falling short at 1451 for the game. Wild Thing kept it simple with 54 for Northeast, ending their offense at 1536 in the win. Northeast is 1-0 now, while Urban drops to 0-1 in a busy week.
Coca-Cola Field, Boston: The Southeast makes their B-Division debut against the Northeast. Ruby blasted 1464 for Northeast right at the start, a massive performance from the respected squad captain. Briana chipped 231 for Southeast, falling far short of the significant deficit facing them. Rudolph had a false start for Northeast, and then hit just 63 on the second attempt. Hughbert cut into the deficit quite a bit with 727 for Southeast, giving them some momentum at the game's halfway point. Diddley restored a lot of the Northeast lead with 527 on his turn, a good outing from another veteran. A. Charlton contributed 472 for Southeast here, ceding a bit more ground late in the game. Shiny hauled in 583 for Northeast at the end, capping their offense at 2637. Kitty's debut saw her record 448 in a decent outing, but Southeast took the loss on a total of 1878. Northeast rises to 2-0 early in the year, while Southeast starts off at 0-1.
Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: Urban takes its first game at home against the Southeast. Hughbert opened with 496 for Southeast, taking a turn in the lead off role and doing well with it. Tigerette floundered with 208 for Urban, putting them behind after the initial turn. A. Charlton butchered her turn with only 92 for Southeast, weakening their lead dramatically. Luigi picked up 209 for Urban, covering a little bit of the deficit but not all of it at the midway mark. Kitty had too many deflections cluttering the pitch, ending her turn at 45 as Southeast's lead unravels some more. Peach provided a breakthrough with 359 for Urban, pulling them ahead with a player each to go. Hannah stepped in for the Southeast, as the primarily A-Division player hit 574 to give the visitors 1207 in total. Cowzart failed to have an answer for that, his 167 sealing Urban's surprising loss at 943. Southeast pulls off a miracle to reach 1-1, while Urban drops again to 0-2.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Urban makes the short trip west to face Coastal in the middle game of their tripleheader. Tigerette fell with a measly 60 for Urban on the first turn, unable to backhand a fast floating offering away. Chicky Phil hammered 762 for Coastal in response, setting the tone favorably for the hosts. Puff I had a pathetic 32 on the second attack, as Urban's fortunes did not improve. Dewey managed only 192 for Coastal, mitigating the extension to their lead at the halfway point. Peach replied with 296 for Urban, staying in a range of mild to solid performances. Avril fought it off with 311 for Coastal, keeping their lead steady late in the game. Cowzart had a mediocre 240 for Urban at the end, causing their offense to drop again at a total of 628. Hoppy sliced 393 for Coastal at the end, finishing off their win at 1658. Coastal is 1-0 in the B-Division, while Urban sinks to 0-3.
Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: Urban returns home to face Northeast for the second time this week in the Week 1 finale. Ruby didn't replicate her previous outing this time, falling at 345 to start Northeast off decently. Tigerette kept things close with 328 for Urban on their opening turn. Rudolph failed to extend the Northeast lead much with a measly 42 on his turn. Luigi pulled Urban ahead by a small amount with a poor 135, bringing the game to half-completion. Shiny carved out 682 for Northeast, regaining the lead in fantastic form. Puff I fell far short of that with 208 for Urban, putting them behind again as the final players come to bat. Wild Thing collected 327 for Northeast at the end, putting their final score at 1396. Peach failed to catch up with 202 for Urban, leaving them in a loss at 873. Northeast jumps to 3-0, while Urban remains deep in last at 0-4.
Tournament play is still on hold due to injury. An estimated return date is unknown at this time.
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Southwest plays their only B-game this week against the Eastern Hills, who are doing the same. Cubby started off with 506 for Eastern Hills, as the switch player on the squad puts in a good performance. Snowball couldn't come close to matching that with 153 for Southwest, a poor start from a respected captain. Salmo answered with 210 for Eastern Hills, keeping them in control of the game so far. Sage couldn't get far for Southwest, crashing out at 160 despite starting the appearance with good pace. Taylor M. replied with 711 for Eastern Hills, the incoming rookie looking strong in her second game. Andrew had a terrible beginning to his turn, and he couldn't shake a poor pace, falling at 69 as the Southwest drops further behind. Sarah produced 256 for Eastern Hills, capping their offense at 1683 in a likely victory. Sydney C. did a lot to make things respectable, striking 862 for Southwest to set their losing final score at 1244. Eastern Hills starts 1-0 in the B-Division, while Southwest dips to 0-1 at the start of the year.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Northeast is ready to begin their B-Division slate against the Urban region. Luigi got going with 259 for Urban, not a great start but not as bad as it could have been. Ruby pummeled 722 for Northeast on their first turn, giving them a large lead initially. Puff I had a miserable time with 166 for Urban on the second attack, hardly denting the deficit. Diddley answered with 402 for Northeast, extending their lead halfway through the game. Peach looked better for her Urban teammates with 385, but they remain at a deep deficit. Shiny did pretty well with 358 for Northeast, mostly maintaining the lead late in the game. Cowzart his 641 for Urban, but they ended up falling short at 1451 for the game. Wild Thing kept it simple with 54 for Northeast, ending their offense at 1536 in the win. Northeast is 1-0 now, while Urban drops to 0-1 in a busy week.
Coca-Cola Field, Boston: The Southeast makes their B-Division debut against the Northeast. Ruby blasted 1464 for Northeast right at the start, a massive performance from the respected squad captain. Briana chipped 231 for Southeast, falling far short of the significant deficit facing them. Rudolph had a false start for Northeast, and then hit just 63 on the second attempt. Hughbert cut into the deficit quite a bit with 727 for Southeast, giving them some momentum at the game's halfway point. Diddley restored a lot of the Northeast lead with 527 on his turn, a good outing from another veteran. A. Charlton contributed 472 for Southeast here, ceding a bit more ground late in the game. Shiny hauled in 583 for Northeast at the end, capping their offense at 2637. Kitty's debut saw her record 448 in a decent outing, but Southeast took the loss on a total of 1878. Northeast rises to 2-0 early in the year, while Southeast starts off at 0-1.
Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: Urban takes its first game at home against the Southeast. Hughbert opened with 496 for Southeast, taking a turn in the lead off role and doing well with it. Tigerette floundered with 208 for Urban, putting them behind after the initial turn. A. Charlton butchered her turn with only 92 for Southeast, weakening their lead dramatically. Luigi picked up 209 for Urban, covering a little bit of the deficit but not all of it at the midway mark. Kitty had too many deflections cluttering the pitch, ending her turn at 45 as Southeast's lead unravels some more. Peach provided a breakthrough with 359 for Urban, pulling them ahead with a player each to go. Hannah stepped in for the Southeast, as the primarily A-Division player hit 574 to give the visitors 1207 in total. Cowzart failed to have an answer for that, his 167 sealing Urban's surprising loss at 943. Southeast pulls off a miracle to reach 1-1, while Urban drops again to 0-2.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Urban makes the short trip west to face Coastal in the middle game of their tripleheader. Tigerette fell with a measly 60 for Urban on the first turn, unable to backhand a fast floating offering away. Chicky Phil hammered 762 for Coastal in response, setting the tone favorably for the hosts. Puff I had a pathetic 32 on the second attack, as Urban's fortunes did not improve. Dewey managed only 192 for Coastal, mitigating the extension to their lead at the halfway point. Peach replied with 296 for Urban, staying in a range of mild to solid performances. Avril fought it off with 311 for Coastal, keeping their lead steady late in the game. Cowzart had a mediocre 240 for Urban at the end, causing their offense to drop again at a total of 628. Hoppy sliced 393 for Coastal at the end, finishing off their win at 1658. Coastal is 1-0 in the B-Division, while Urban sinks to 0-3.
Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: Urban returns home to face Northeast for the second time this week in the Week 1 finale. Ruby didn't replicate her previous outing this time, falling at 345 to start Northeast off decently. Tigerette kept things close with 328 for Urban on their opening turn. Rudolph failed to extend the Northeast lead much with a measly 42 on his turn. Luigi pulled Urban ahead by a small amount with a poor 135, bringing the game to half-completion. Shiny carved out 682 for Northeast, regaining the lead in fantastic form. Puff I fell far short of that with 208 for Urban, putting them behind again as the final players come to bat. Wild Thing collected 327 for Northeast at the end, putting their final score at 1396. Peach failed to catch up with 202 for Urban, leaving them in a loss at 873. Northeast jumps to 3-0, while Urban remains deep in last at 0-4.
Tournament play is still on hold due to injury. An estimated return date is unknown at this time.
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Summer Development League: Division A Week 1
We're ready to begin a new summer cricket competition. Players fighting to retain their roster spots have teamed up within divisions, along with some incoming rookies, to battle it out in this 10-week league. We begin in the A-Division, with the...
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Southwest hosts the Urban to lead things off with their A-Division lineups. Quincy took 226 for Urban to begin the scoring with a mild attack, not surprising given the long layoff since the Hutton Cup. Waluigi looked better at first, but crashed out at 224 for Southwest after a high hit. Bear answered with 573 for Urban, looking strong in the process of taking a bigger lead for the visitors. Wario found a groove with 530 for Southwest, but they remain very slightly behind at the halfway mark. Lionel flubbed his turn with only 120 for Urban, leaving their lead exposed at the start. Solaris fired back with 286 for Southwest, giving them the lead with a player each to go. Chimpy flicked 506 for Urban, giving them a total of 1425. Brownie didn't cover it with 503, but she did enough to give Southwest the win at 1543. Southwest is 1-0, and Urban is 0-1 to start the A-Division year.
Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Southwest takes another game a short distance away, hosting the Eastern Hills this time. Rosalina chipped a poor 146 for Eastern Hills on the opening turn, setting them up poorly at the start. Wario put in a good lead-off with 441 for Southwest, establishing a noticeable lead for his side. Citrus failed to turn a backhand hit around, ending at 272 as things look bad for the Eastern Hills. Solaris posted 417 for Southwest this time, extending their lead halfway through the game. Vladimir had a promising start for Eastern Hills, but he mishit a ball to fall at 200 as they lose more ground. Brownie ripped 759 for Southwest, boosting their lead one more time late in the game. Cubby gathered 417 for Eastern Hills, setting their losing final score at 1035. Andrew debuted well, hitting 471 for Southwest to cap their win at 2088. Southwest rises to 2-0, while Eastern Hills sits at 0-1 at the start of the season.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Urban try again, this time facing the Northeast at home. Noelle looked good at first, but she sent a ball high and ended at 247 in a mediocre opener for Northeast. Marsell had an ugly debut with 177 for Urban, putting them behind a bit initially. Blizzard slugged 1019 for Northeast on the second attack, a massive burst to give them a significant lead. Bear answered with 324 for Urban, far from enough to cover a now-large deficit. Kirstin had just 96 for Northeast, putting them on cruise control for the rest of the game. Lionel made a mess of his chance to dent the deficit, producing a measly 58 points instead after a bad swing, hurting Urban's comeback chances. Sugar swung 343 for Northeast, icing their offense at 1705. Chimpy hauled in 478 for Urban, but they fell anyway at 1037. Urban is 0-2 on the year now, while Northeast starts the season 1-0.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: Coastal starts their season against a high-flying and short-rostered Southwest squad. Waluigi changed that with a miserable 42 for Southwest on this game's opening turn. Bright had only 192 for Coastal to start them off, giving them a small lead to build on. Wario answered with 257 for Southwest, slowly escalating the offense for the visitors. Dani kept Coastal ahead by covering this damage with 280 on her turn in her home park from this past season. Brownie showed a little fatigue in hitting 344 for Southwest this time out, but they're back ahead. Vincent slashed 570 for Coastal this time, building up a stronger lead late in the game. Sydney C. had a poor 99 for Southwest, closing their loss at 742 overall. Jason V. kept it simple with 32 to ice the Coastal win at 1074. Coastal starts the season 1-0, while Southwest drops to 2-1.
Verizon Field, Pacific: Coastal gets another home game farther to the south, meeting with the Eastern Hills team. Lize pulled in 400 for Eastern Hills to give them a stable start on offense. Bright fired back with a pacey 496 for Coastal, putting them ahead on the initial turn of the game. Rosalina ripped 762 for Eastern Hills on the second attack to restore a stronger lead for the visitors. Dani failed to catch up for Coastal, falling at 272 as they play from behind in the second half. Citrus crashed out at 132 for Eastern Hills, weakening their lead after the bad turn. Vincent shot back with 456 for Coastal, cutting into the deficit with a player each to go. Sarah tagged 343 for Eastern Hills, icing their offense at 1637. Beth failed to keep up, her 160 for Coastal sealing their loss at 1384. Both teams move to 1-1 on the year.
Ebay Center, Queens: Division A Week 1 ends with the Southeast hosting the Eastern Hills. Lize struck 402 for Eastern Hills on the first turn, a productive outing for the second straight game. Fuchsia took only 211 for Southeast in response, causing them to fall behind early on. Rosalina had a good pace but a short turn as she ended with 341 for Eastern Hills. Cassie made minor progress with 360 for Southeast, but they have plenty of ground left to cover at the midway point. Vladimir had just 177 for Eastern Hills, leaving their lead exposed after his turn. Hannah showed no mercy with 765 for Southeast, carrying them far ahead late in the game. Taylor M. crashed out at 48 for Eastern Hills, leaving them in a loss at 968. Leonardo finished with 256 for Southeast, giving them a total of 1592 in the win. Southeast is 1-0, while Eastern Hills drops back to 1-2.
Division B will play their Week 1 games likely on Monday.
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Southwest hosts the Urban to lead things off with their A-Division lineups. Quincy took 226 for Urban to begin the scoring with a mild attack, not surprising given the long layoff since the Hutton Cup. Waluigi looked better at first, but crashed out at 224 for Southwest after a high hit. Bear answered with 573 for Urban, looking strong in the process of taking a bigger lead for the visitors. Wario found a groove with 530 for Southwest, but they remain very slightly behind at the halfway mark. Lionel flubbed his turn with only 120 for Urban, leaving their lead exposed at the start. Solaris fired back with 286 for Southwest, giving them the lead with a player each to go. Chimpy flicked 506 for Urban, giving them a total of 1425. Brownie didn't cover it with 503, but she did enough to give Southwest the win at 1543. Southwest is 1-0, and Urban is 0-1 to start the A-Division year.
Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Southwest takes another game a short distance away, hosting the Eastern Hills this time. Rosalina chipped a poor 146 for Eastern Hills on the opening turn, setting them up poorly at the start. Wario put in a good lead-off with 441 for Southwest, establishing a noticeable lead for his side. Citrus failed to turn a backhand hit around, ending at 272 as things look bad for the Eastern Hills. Solaris posted 417 for Southwest this time, extending their lead halfway through the game. Vladimir had a promising start for Eastern Hills, but he mishit a ball to fall at 200 as they lose more ground. Brownie ripped 759 for Southwest, boosting their lead one more time late in the game. Cubby gathered 417 for Eastern Hills, setting their losing final score at 1035. Andrew debuted well, hitting 471 for Southwest to cap their win at 2088. Southwest rises to 2-0, while Eastern Hills sits at 0-1 at the start of the season.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Urban try again, this time facing the Northeast at home. Noelle looked good at first, but she sent a ball high and ended at 247 in a mediocre opener for Northeast. Marsell had an ugly debut with 177 for Urban, putting them behind a bit initially. Blizzard slugged 1019 for Northeast on the second attack, a massive burst to give them a significant lead. Bear answered with 324 for Urban, far from enough to cover a now-large deficit. Kirstin had just 96 for Northeast, putting them on cruise control for the rest of the game. Lionel made a mess of his chance to dent the deficit, producing a measly 58 points instead after a bad swing, hurting Urban's comeback chances. Sugar swung 343 for Northeast, icing their offense at 1705. Chimpy hauled in 478 for Urban, but they fell anyway at 1037. Urban is 0-2 on the year now, while Northeast starts the season 1-0.
Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: Coastal starts their season against a high-flying and short-rostered Southwest squad. Waluigi changed that with a miserable 42 for Southwest on this game's opening turn. Bright had only 192 for Coastal to start them off, giving them a small lead to build on. Wario answered with 257 for Southwest, slowly escalating the offense for the visitors. Dani kept Coastal ahead by covering this damage with 280 on her turn in her home park from this past season. Brownie showed a little fatigue in hitting 344 for Southwest this time out, but they're back ahead. Vincent slashed 570 for Coastal this time, building up a stronger lead late in the game. Sydney C. had a poor 99 for Southwest, closing their loss at 742 overall. Jason V. kept it simple with 32 to ice the Coastal win at 1074. Coastal starts the season 1-0, while Southwest drops to 2-1.
Verizon Field, Pacific: Coastal gets another home game farther to the south, meeting with the Eastern Hills team. Lize pulled in 400 for Eastern Hills to give them a stable start on offense. Bright fired back with a pacey 496 for Coastal, putting them ahead on the initial turn of the game. Rosalina ripped 762 for Eastern Hills on the second attack to restore a stronger lead for the visitors. Dani failed to catch up for Coastal, falling at 272 as they play from behind in the second half. Citrus crashed out at 132 for Eastern Hills, weakening their lead after the bad turn. Vincent shot back with 456 for Coastal, cutting into the deficit with a player each to go. Sarah tagged 343 for Eastern Hills, icing their offense at 1637. Beth failed to keep up, her 160 for Coastal sealing their loss at 1384. Both teams move to 1-1 on the year.
Ebay Center, Queens: Division A Week 1 ends with the Southeast hosting the Eastern Hills. Lize struck 402 for Eastern Hills on the first turn, a productive outing for the second straight game. Fuchsia took only 211 for Southeast in response, causing them to fall behind early on. Rosalina had a good pace but a short turn as she ended with 341 for Eastern Hills. Cassie made minor progress with 360 for Southeast, but they have plenty of ground left to cover at the midway point. Vladimir had just 177 for Eastern Hills, leaving their lead exposed after his turn. Hannah showed no mercy with 765 for Southeast, carrying them far ahead late in the game. Taylor M. crashed out at 48 for Eastern Hills, leaving them in a loss at 968. Leonardo finished with 256 for Southeast, giving them a total of 1592 in the win. Southeast is 1-0, while Eastern Hills drops back to 1-2.
Division B will play their Week 1 games likely on Monday.
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Tournament 2018 - Round 3 Day 2
We're back for another day of games, likely to be an eight-series day. There is a chance today's action won't get completed. We begin with...
Verizon Field Events Center, Pacific: Leonette v. Nibbles. This Coastal derby pits the players against each other in 12-ball with the red cue. Pacific's Leonette held a lead for most of game 1, but gave back a wild-card ball Viewpoint Sound's Nibbles gave her to set up a pair of shots at the end. Leonette took the win and 1-0 series lead despite both players struggling from long range. The Volcanoes' Leonette put in a three-ball run early in game 2, and this did enough to shake the Meteors' Nibbles. Leonette missed contact on her last ball, but Nibbles couldn't convert on a run, and Leonette cut her last ball in on the second try for the win to push her series lead to 2-0. Leonette continued to have the better of play in game 3, putting down a three-ball run and setting herself up on her last ball rather quickly. Nibbles against missed a chance to ignite a run, and Leonette curved a shot around Nibbles' defense to the top left for the win. Leonette secured the series lead at 3-0. Leonette went even bigger with a four-ball run on the break in game 4, and then she capped the win two turns later with a pair of shots after Nibbles made a pair of his own. Leonette's lead in the series now stands at 4-0. Leonette did make a pair on the break in game 5, but her positioning after that was poor. She still nearly caught up with Nibbles, but he made his last ball from a tough angle to get the win. Leonette settled for a 4-1 series win to put her into the bracket quarterfinals.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Lize v. Cobalt. The red cue stays in action for a series of Accuracy between less-experienced players. Pronger's Lize continued to show her skill in this event, playing a perfect game 1. Stonebridge's Cobalt kept up for awhile, but a pair of misses produced Lize's winning 0-2 score for the 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Cobalt put up a good effort in game 2, keeping the Tridents' Lize behind for much of the game. Cobalt then stumbled with a late pair of misses, and Lize iced the 3-4 win for herself with a bank of the 8 to the bottom left to make it a 2-0 advantage in the series. Lize took a step back in game 3, mostly due to a bad break, but Cobalt did even worse, floundering in the middle of the game as he dug himself too deep a deficit to come back from. Lize held on at the end to win 4-7, clinching the series at 3-0. Cobalt finally put it all together, ironically after Lize finally made a ball on the break in game 4. Lize would miss a handful of shots before the game ended, and Cobalt had just one late miss, winning 1-4 to cut the series to 3-1. Game 5 started well on both sides, but Lize and Cobalt collapsed in near-matching patterns. Lize had one extra miss near the end, allowing Cobalt to take the 3-4 win. Lize did win the series 3-2, and she will host her series in the bracket quarterfinals.
Gillette Center, Swordpoint: Dreamy v. Jennifer Livilotti. The silver cue comes up for a 12-ball series after the break. Swordpoint's Dreamy had her chances in game 1, but she couldn't line up her last shot, allowing Terrace City's Jennifer to capitalize on Dreamy's errors to make her last pair of shots. Jennifer's comeback gives her a 1-0 series lead. Both players struggled early in game 2, with the Blades' Dreamy ceding possession too easily with errors. The Knights' Jennifer took her time to unravel the game, and suffered a setback with a scratch, but she ultimately won anyways, extending her series lead to 2-0. Dreamy had her chance to strike early in game 3 after Jennifer scratched on the break, but Dreamy wasted the opportunity. Jennifer quickly caught up, and then showed patience before potting her last three balls over two turns to get the win, sealing the series at 3-0. Jennifer had some struggles early in game 4, but managed to keep up with Dreamy until the end. On the last shot, Jennifer tried a multi-rail bank for her last shot, but accidentally potted Dreamy's last ball instead, making it just a 3-1 series lead for Jennifer now. Dreamy continued to play well in game 5, especially on her closing three-ball run-out to swipe the win away from Jennifer. Dreamy finished with a tough bank to the bottom side to get the win, leaving Jennifer with a 3-2 series win. Jennifer will play on into the bracket quarterfinals.
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Lexi Woode v. Precious. The silver cue goes for another trip in 12-ball. Harrison's Lexi had a good start in game 1, but she needed some subtle defense late in the game to hold off Pronger's Precious after the visitor made a push that ended in a scratch. Lexi got what she needed, taking the last two shots for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Specters' Lexi spread her offense throughout game 2, leading for much of the game. The Tridents' Precious made it look closer than it was with a five-ball run, but Lexi made her last ball on the next shot to get the win, extending her series lead to 2-0. Lexi gave away a wild-card ball on the game 3 break, but looked good anyway with a four-ball run. Lexi would make another ball, but she was unprepared to defend against Precious making all five remaining balls in her suit over two turns for the comeback win. Lexi stills leads the series 2-1. Precious continued to fight well in game 4, battling with Lexi after making one of each suit on the break. Lexi would give back the wild-card ball in the middle of the game, and then pave Precious' path to victory by giving her a wild-card ball near the end. Precious put the 5 in the top left to confirm the win, tying the series at 2. Precious battled with Lexi for every inch of game 5, and Lexi was more than willing to put up an equal fight. Lexi did better near the end to get positioned on her last shot, converting one turn after setting it up for the win. Lexi felled Precious by a 3-2 series margin, and will host her bracket quarterfinals appearance.
Apple Center, Todavía: Sierra v. Paps. The blue cue makes its first appearance today in this 7-ball series. Tysini's Paps absolutely dominated in game 1, taking a pair of three-ball runs, with the latter enough to defeat the Todavía's Sierra at the end to earn the 1-0 series lead. The Stills' Sierra never got a chance to shoot in game 2, as the Hummingbirds' Paps popped two balls in on the break, including the 7 at the top side to push his series lead to 2-0. Paps made two balls on the break in game 3 as well, but the 7 was not included in that this time. Sierra then had a three-ball run, but couldn't convert on the 7 at the top side, and Paps mopped it up instead for the win to secure the series at 3-0. Paps again made a pair of shots on the break in game 4, but his offense mostly fizzled out from that point on. Sierra finally got herself into a game, blasting a four-ball run-out on her second turn to take the win, making it 3-1 in the series. Paps tried a little bit at the start of game 5, but elected to back off at the end as Sierra showed more energy. Sierra needed a couple of tries at the 7 before converting for the win. Paps took the series 3-2, and will be on the road in the bracket quarterfinals.
FedEx Arena, Eastside: Cubby v. Dusky. The red cue is back to administer a 10-ball series between club-mates. Eastside's Cubby had some success early on, but he scratched when he made the 3, and Archtown's Dusky took over. Dusky made a six-ball run, but came agonizingly close on the 10. Cubby mopped up Dusky's late miss for the win, taking a 1-0 series lead. The Sharks' Cubby showed significantly more success with creative positioning, especially later in the game. The Arrows' Dusky saw two bad turns for herself near the end, the latter leading Cubby to a four-ball run-out for his win. Cubby is up 2-0 in the series. Dusky performed well early in game 3, but she lost control when Cubby took a four-ball run. Dusky had a chance to counter, but missed contact with the 9. Cubby then made the 9 and got perfect position on the 10, which he sent to the bottom right to seal the series at 3-0. Dusky had her chances to make an impact on the game after Cubby put the 10 near the top right, but Dusky would miss contact on the 3 on her second turn after this play. Cubby took the ball-in-hand, putting the 3 in the top left and the 4-10 combination in the top right for the win to extend his series lead to 4-0. Cubby and Dusky both struggled initially in game 5, but when Cubby got going with a double-pot of the 6 and 7 on a combination starting with the 4, he didn't stop until he had a seven-ball run-out. Cubby swept the series 5-0, the first of the round, and will host his bracket quarterfinals series. Dusky is the sixteenth player out of the Tournament, and Cubby has his first kill this year.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Pounce v. Crystal. The blue cue returns for a series of 12-ball between veterans. Southern's Pounce had a three-ball run from the break in game 1, but Queens' Crystal kept up well, setting up a great duel at the end. Crystal had better position, but twice missed her last shot, and Pounce made sure she didn't get a third chance, slamming his last ball in the bottom left for the win. Pounce holds a 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Pounce made a nice run on his second turn of game 2, stalling the offense for the Flames' Crystal in the process. Pounce would need a turn to set himself up before making a pair of shots to finish the win after Crystal failed to strike again, giving Pounce the 2-0 series lead. Pounce buried a three-ball run on the game 3 break to set himself up initially. Crystal bounced back on her second turn with a three-ball run, but Pounce maneuvered well to win with a three-ball run-out just after that, clinching the series at 3-0. Pounce had a scratch on the break in game 4, and this led to a massive five-ball run from Crystal, with her last ball on the edge of the bottom right. Pounce countered with a four-ball run, but his defensive attempt potted Crystal's last ball, giving her the win as his series lead shrinks to 3-1. Crystal thought she was being crafty late in game 5 by giving Pounce a wild-card ball while playing some defense, but she illegally potted her last ball, and Pounce soon made his last ball legally for the win. Pounce took the series 4-1 to earn a spot in the bracket quarterfinals.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Ted v. Dusty. The red cue takes its last series today in 7-ball between a sophomore and a legend. Web City's Ted pounded a three-ball run-out in game 1 after a mixed start that saw Golden's Dusty scratch on a follow-through while making the 4. Ted's strong positioning helped him earn the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Ted made a ball on the game 2 break, igniting his five-ball run that ended with him leaving the Pilots' Dusty in a tough spot. Dusty committed a contact foul, and Ted took the last two shots easily for a dominant win and 2-0 series lead. Ted didn't get anything on the game 3 break, and Dusty instantly made him pay for it, kicking the 1-7 combination to the bottom right almost accidentally. Dusty's stunning shot gave her a win, although Ted remains ahead 2-1 in the series. Dusty didn't put Ted under any extra pressure in game 4, taking things easy at the start. Ted eventually emerged on a four-ball run, but missed the long cut on the 7, and Dusty chopped it to the top left for the win, tying the series at 2. Dusty and Ted battled closely in game 5, with Dusty posting a three-ball run before a brutal miss on the 6. Ted would show no mercy, making the last two shots for the win and a 3-2 series win. Ted is in line to host his bracket quarterfinals series.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Cleo v. Yekaterina Vasilyeva. The marquee match of the day is this one in 9-ball with the blue cue. Victoria's Yekaterina had a decent game 1, although neither her nor Everton's Cleo were at their best this time. Yekaterina got by with a late push past Cleo to take the win for a 1-0 series lead in a choppy game. The Spurs' Yekaterina had her chances in game 2, including a three-ball run over the middle to move the game along, but the Eagles' Cleo shut the door with a three-ball run-out at the end, taking the win and tying the series at 1. Yekaterina bounced back with a fierce five-ball run on her second turn to ignite the offense in game 3. Cleo had a chance to counter with a 7-9 combination, but she chipped the shot, and Yekaterina converted it to the top right instead. Yekaterina is now ahead 2-1 in the series. Yekaterina had a pair of three-ball runs in game 4 to put Cleo under pressure. Cleo tried to be an obstruction late in the game, but she missed her chance on the 9, and Yekaterina buried it for the win, securing the series at 3-1. Yekaterina capped a dominant series with a fantastic finish, making cuts and long shots look easy on her six-ball run-out to win game 5. Yekaterina advances to the bracket quarterfinals on a 4-1 series win.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Dominic v. Wario. Today's finale is also in 9-ball, but with the silver cue this time. Victoria's Wario certainly looked like the more dangerous player in game 1, but it was up in the air after Southern's Dominic twice rattled the 9 out of pockets late in the game. Wario did eventually put it in the bottom side for the win and 1-0 series lead after some close calls. The Monarchs' Dominic went with an early four-ball run in game 2, and the Spurs' Wario answered back with a four-ball run of his own, narrowly missing the 9 at the end. Dominic picked up the 9 for the win, tying the series at 1. Dominic and Wario battled in a chippy game 3, neither player really able to find much of a run at any point. Wario had some moments early on that were positive, but Dominic bounced back by the end to take the win on a pair of shots after Wario missed on the 8. Dominic leads the series 2-1. Game 4 wasn't much better for offense quality, but Wario had some nice shots early on. Wario couldn't build up a late run to support his offense, and Dominic picked up the win again with a thin cut on the 9 to the bottom left, giving him the series at 3-1. Dominic continued to boss possession despite not having many runs. Wario's patience had clearly left him by the end of game 5, and Dominic made the last two shots for the win and 4-1 series win. Dominic will host a bracket quarterfinals series.
That's all for today. I can not confirm participation in Tournament play tomorrow due to a nagging soreness in my shoulder, which may just need rest.
Verizon Field Events Center, Pacific: Leonette v. Nibbles. This Coastal derby pits the players against each other in 12-ball with the red cue. Pacific's Leonette held a lead for most of game 1, but gave back a wild-card ball Viewpoint Sound's Nibbles gave her to set up a pair of shots at the end. Leonette took the win and 1-0 series lead despite both players struggling from long range. The Volcanoes' Leonette put in a three-ball run early in game 2, and this did enough to shake the Meteors' Nibbles. Leonette missed contact on her last ball, but Nibbles couldn't convert on a run, and Leonette cut her last ball in on the second try for the win to push her series lead to 2-0. Leonette continued to have the better of play in game 3, putting down a three-ball run and setting herself up on her last ball rather quickly. Nibbles against missed a chance to ignite a run, and Leonette curved a shot around Nibbles' defense to the top left for the win. Leonette secured the series lead at 3-0. Leonette went even bigger with a four-ball run on the break in game 4, and then she capped the win two turns later with a pair of shots after Nibbles made a pair of his own. Leonette's lead in the series now stands at 4-0. Leonette did make a pair on the break in game 5, but her positioning after that was poor. She still nearly caught up with Nibbles, but he made his last ball from a tough angle to get the win. Leonette settled for a 4-1 series win to put her into the bracket quarterfinals.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Lize v. Cobalt. The red cue stays in action for a series of Accuracy between less-experienced players. Pronger's Lize continued to show her skill in this event, playing a perfect game 1. Stonebridge's Cobalt kept up for awhile, but a pair of misses produced Lize's winning 0-2 score for the 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Cobalt put up a good effort in game 2, keeping the Tridents' Lize behind for much of the game. Cobalt then stumbled with a late pair of misses, and Lize iced the 3-4 win for herself with a bank of the 8 to the bottom left to make it a 2-0 advantage in the series. Lize took a step back in game 3, mostly due to a bad break, but Cobalt did even worse, floundering in the middle of the game as he dug himself too deep a deficit to come back from. Lize held on at the end to win 4-7, clinching the series at 3-0. Cobalt finally put it all together, ironically after Lize finally made a ball on the break in game 4. Lize would miss a handful of shots before the game ended, and Cobalt had just one late miss, winning 1-4 to cut the series to 3-1. Game 5 started well on both sides, but Lize and Cobalt collapsed in near-matching patterns. Lize had one extra miss near the end, allowing Cobalt to take the 3-4 win. Lize did win the series 3-2, and she will host her series in the bracket quarterfinals.
Gillette Center, Swordpoint: Dreamy v. Jennifer Livilotti. The silver cue comes up for a 12-ball series after the break. Swordpoint's Dreamy had her chances in game 1, but she couldn't line up her last shot, allowing Terrace City's Jennifer to capitalize on Dreamy's errors to make her last pair of shots. Jennifer's comeback gives her a 1-0 series lead. Both players struggled early in game 2, with the Blades' Dreamy ceding possession too easily with errors. The Knights' Jennifer took her time to unravel the game, and suffered a setback with a scratch, but she ultimately won anyways, extending her series lead to 2-0. Dreamy had her chance to strike early in game 3 after Jennifer scratched on the break, but Dreamy wasted the opportunity. Jennifer quickly caught up, and then showed patience before potting her last three balls over two turns to get the win, sealing the series at 3-0. Jennifer had some struggles early in game 4, but managed to keep up with Dreamy until the end. On the last shot, Jennifer tried a multi-rail bank for her last shot, but accidentally potted Dreamy's last ball instead, making it just a 3-1 series lead for Jennifer now. Dreamy continued to play well in game 5, especially on her closing three-ball run-out to swipe the win away from Jennifer. Dreamy finished with a tough bank to the bottom side to get the win, leaving Jennifer with a 3-2 series win. Jennifer will play on into the bracket quarterfinals.
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Lexi Woode v. Precious. The silver cue goes for another trip in 12-ball. Harrison's Lexi had a good start in game 1, but she needed some subtle defense late in the game to hold off Pronger's Precious after the visitor made a push that ended in a scratch. Lexi got what she needed, taking the last two shots for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Specters' Lexi spread her offense throughout game 2, leading for much of the game. The Tridents' Precious made it look closer than it was with a five-ball run, but Lexi made her last ball on the next shot to get the win, extending her series lead to 2-0. Lexi gave away a wild-card ball on the game 3 break, but looked good anyway with a four-ball run. Lexi would make another ball, but she was unprepared to defend against Precious making all five remaining balls in her suit over two turns for the comeback win. Lexi stills leads the series 2-1. Precious continued to fight well in game 4, battling with Lexi after making one of each suit on the break. Lexi would give back the wild-card ball in the middle of the game, and then pave Precious' path to victory by giving her a wild-card ball near the end. Precious put the 5 in the top left to confirm the win, tying the series at 2. Precious battled with Lexi for every inch of game 5, and Lexi was more than willing to put up an equal fight. Lexi did better near the end to get positioned on her last shot, converting one turn after setting it up for the win. Lexi felled Precious by a 3-2 series margin, and will host her bracket quarterfinals appearance.
Apple Center, Todavía: Sierra v. Paps. The blue cue makes its first appearance today in this 7-ball series. Tysini's Paps absolutely dominated in game 1, taking a pair of three-ball runs, with the latter enough to defeat the Todavía's Sierra at the end to earn the 1-0 series lead. The Stills' Sierra never got a chance to shoot in game 2, as the Hummingbirds' Paps popped two balls in on the break, including the 7 at the top side to push his series lead to 2-0. Paps made two balls on the break in game 3 as well, but the 7 was not included in that this time. Sierra then had a three-ball run, but couldn't convert on the 7 at the top side, and Paps mopped it up instead for the win to secure the series at 3-0. Paps again made a pair of shots on the break in game 4, but his offense mostly fizzled out from that point on. Sierra finally got herself into a game, blasting a four-ball run-out on her second turn to take the win, making it 3-1 in the series. Paps tried a little bit at the start of game 5, but elected to back off at the end as Sierra showed more energy. Sierra needed a couple of tries at the 7 before converting for the win. Paps took the series 3-2, and will be on the road in the bracket quarterfinals.
FedEx Arena, Eastside: Cubby v. Dusky. The red cue is back to administer a 10-ball series between club-mates. Eastside's Cubby had some success early on, but he scratched when he made the 3, and Archtown's Dusky took over. Dusky made a six-ball run, but came agonizingly close on the 10. Cubby mopped up Dusky's late miss for the win, taking a 1-0 series lead. The Sharks' Cubby showed significantly more success with creative positioning, especially later in the game. The Arrows' Dusky saw two bad turns for herself near the end, the latter leading Cubby to a four-ball run-out for his win. Cubby is up 2-0 in the series. Dusky performed well early in game 3, but she lost control when Cubby took a four-ball run. Dusky had a chance to counter, but missed contact with the 9. Cubby then made the 9 and got perfect position on the 10, which he sent to the bottom right to seal the series at 3-0. Dusky had her chances to make an impact on the game after Cubby put the 10 near the top right, but Dusky would miss contact on the 3 on her second turn after this play. Cubby took the ball-in-hand, putting the 3 in the top left and the 4-10 combination in the top right for the win to extend his series lead to 4-0. Cubby and Dusky both struggled initially in game 5, but when Cubby got going with a double-pot of the 6 and 7 on a combination starting with the 4, he didn't stop until he had a seven-ball run-out. Cubby swept the series 5-0, the first of the round, and will host his bracket quarterfinals series. Dusky is the sixteenth player out of the Tournament, and Cubby has his first kill this year.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Pounce v. Crystal. The blue cue returns for a series of 12-ball between veterans. Southern's Pounce had a three-ball run from the break in game 1, but Queens' Crystal kept up well, setting up a great duel at the end. Crystal had better position, but twice missed her last shot, and Pounce made sure she didn't get a third chance, slamming his last ball in the bottom left for the win. Pounce holds a 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Pounce made a nice run on his second turn of game 2, stalling the offense for the Flames' Crystal in the process. Pounce would need a turn to set himself up before making a pair of shots to finish the win after Crystal failed to strike again, giving Pounce the 2-0 series lead. Pounce buried a three-ball run on the game 3 break to set himself up initially. Crystal bounced back on her second turn with a three-ball run, but Pounce maneuvered well to win with a three-ball run-out just after that, clinching the series at 3-0. Pounce had a scratch on the break in game 4, and this led to a massive five-ball run from Crystal, with her last ball on the edge of the bottom right. Pounce countered with a four-ball run, but his defensive attempt potted Crystal's last ball, giving her the win as his series lead shrinks to 3-1. Crystal thought she was being crafty late in game 5 by giving Pounce a wild-card ball while playing some defense, but she illegally potted her last ball, and Pounce soon made his last ball legally for the win. Pounce took the series 4-1 to earn a spot in the bracket quarterfinals.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Ted v. Dusty. The red cue takes its last series today in 7-ball between a sophomore and a legend. Web City's Ted pounded a three-ball run-out in game 1 after a mixed start that saw Golden's Dusty scratch on a follow-through while making the 4. Ted's strong positioning helped him earn the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Ted made a ball on the game 2 break, igniting his five-ball run that ended with him leaving the Pilots' Dusty in a tough spot. Dusty committed a contact foul, and Ted took the last two shots easily for a dominant win and 2-0 series lead. Ted didn't get anything on the game 3 break, and Dusty instantly made him pay for it, kicking the 1-7 combination to the bottom right almost accidentally. Dusty's stunning shot gave her a win, although Ted remains ahead 2-1 in the series. Dusty didn't put Ted under any extra pressure in game 4, taking things easy at the start. Ted eventually emerged on a four-ball run, but missed the long cut on the 7, and Dusty chopped it to the top left for the win, tying the series at 2. Dusty and Ted battled closely in game 5, with Dusty posting a three-ball run before a brutal miss on the 6. Ted would show no mercy, making the last two shots for the win and a 3-2 series win. Ted is in line to host his bracket quarterfinals series.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Cleo v. Yekaterina Vasilyeva. The marquee match of the day is this one in 9-ball with the blue cue. Victoria's Yekaterina had a decent game 1, although neither her nor Everton's Cleo were at their best this time. Yekaterina got by with a late push past Cleo to take the win for a 1-0 series lead in a choppy game. The Spurs' Yekaterina had her chances in game 2, including a three-ball run over the middle to move the game along, but the Eagles' Cleo shut the door with a three-ball run-out at the end, taking the win and tying the series at 1. Yekaterina bounced back with a fierce five-ball run on her second turn to ignite the offense in game 3. Cleo had a chance to counter with a 7-9 combination, but she chipped the shot, and Yekaterina converted it to the top right instead. Yekaterina is now ahead 2-1 in the series. Yekaterina had a pair of three-ball runs in game 4 to put Cleo under pressure. Cleo tried to be an obstruction late in the game, but she missed her chance on the 9, and Yekaterina buried it for the win, securing the series at 3-1. Yekaterina capped a dominant series with a fantastic finish, making cuts and long shots look easy on her six-ball run-out to win game 5. Yekaterina advances to the bracket quarterfinals on a 4-1 series win.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Dominic v. Wario. Today's finale is also in 9-ball, but with the silver cue this time. Victoria's Wario certainly looked like the more dangerous player in game 1, but it was up in the air after Southern's Dominic twice rattled the 9 out of pockets late in the game. Wario did eventually put it in the bottom side for the win and 1-0 series lead after some close calls. The Monarchs' Dominic went with an early four-ball run in game 2, and the Spurs' Wario answered back with a four-ball run of his own, narrowly missing the 9 at the end. Dominic picked up the 9 for the win, tying the series at 1. Dominic and Wario battled in a chippy game 3, neither player really able to find much of a run at any point. Wario had some moments early on that were positive, but Dominic bounced back by the end to take the win on a pair of shots after Wario missed on the 8. Dominic leads the series 2-1. Game 4 wasn't much better for offense quality, but Wario had some nice shots early on. Wario couldn't build up a late run to support his offense, and Dominic picked up the win again with a thin cut on the 9 to the bottom left, giving him the series at 3-1. Dominic continued to boss possession despite not having many runs. Wario's patience had clearly left him by the end of game 5, and Dominic made the last two shots for the win and 4-1 series win. Dominic will host a bracket quarterfinals series.
That's all for today. I can not confirm participation in Tournament play tomorrow due to a nagging soreness in my shoulder, which may just need rest.
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Tournament 2018 - Round 3 Day 1
We're set to begin the third round today, with the intent of playing eight separate five-game series, as the series length expands for the first time. First up...
Toyota Arena, Freedom: Nikolai v. Delila. The red cue gets things going with this Eastern Hills rivalry in 8-ball. Atlantic's Delila took a large lead in game 1 early on before a run of scratches brought both players close. Freedom's Nikolai tried but failed to catch up, his late scratch giving Delila a clean look at the final two shots. Delila won, going ahead 1-0 in the series. The Pirates' Delila didn't start as well in game 2, but she kept pace with the Cascades' Nikolai. This proved valuable, as Nikolai had some collateral damage that opened a path for Delila to make two shots on her last turn for another win. Delila leads the series 2-0. Nikolai struck first in game 3, and then pulled away on a four-ball run to gain separation from Delila. The visitor Delila made a partial comeback, but Nikolai buried the 8 on his second attempt at the bottom side for the win, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Nikolai went on a five-ball run in game 4, pulling ahead of Delila late in the game before a scratch stalled his progress. Delila would answer two turns later with a three-ball run-out for the win, securing the series at 3-1. Delila pulled in another win, setting the tone with an early six-ball run and then pacing herself later on to get the last two balls before Nikolai could catch up. Delila advances on a 4-1 series win, earning a hosting spot in the bracket quarterfinals.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Vladimir Vasilyev v. Pounce. The red cue stays in action in the second series, playing 7-ball now. Southern's Pounce had a couple of chances to make a play on the 7 in game 1, but Stonebridge's Vladimir made it on his second try after shaking off a late fade. Vladimir holds a 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Vladimir went on a six-ball run to start game 2 after a pair on the break, but he couldn't get the 7. The Monarchs' Pounce made just the 7 for the win, tying the series at 1 with the timely shot. Vladimir found a balance between strength and precision in game 3, working a five-ball run-out, with the last two shots being hard cuts to pick up the win after Pounce couldn't ignite his own run on the previous turn. Vladimir is up 2-1 in the series. Game 4 was a bit more tense than the last two games, with back-and-forth play giving Pounce a chance to bank the 7 to the top side on a late push. Pounce missed, and Vladimir put the 7 in the bottom right for the win, clinching the series at 3-1. Vladimir had some good shots in game 5, but he got too aggressive and missed on the 6. Pounce would win with the last two shots, but Vladimir took the series at 3-2. Vladimir will be a host again in the bracket quarterfinals.
Toyota Arena, Freedom: Nikolai v. Daisy. The blue cue gets its first appearance of the round in 15-ball. Modernistic's Daisy looked particularly good in game 1 with a six-ball run before making illegal contact while going for the 9. Freedom's Nikolai made the 9 from ball-in-hand, and then glanced the cue off the 10 to pot the 15 at the bottom right, with the 10 deflecting in as well for a three-ball run-out and the win. Nikolai leads the series 1-0. The Union's Daisy played much worse in game 2, with a couple of illegal contacts. The latter of these led the Cascades' Nikolai to pot the 8-15 combination from ball-in-hand under the obvious shot protocol, which gave him a 2-0 series lead. Game 3 went to full-term, with Daisy showing a bit more creativity but not getting many results for it. Nikolai had less flashy short runs to propel his offense, and he took another win after Daisy missed on the 15, clinching the series for himself at 3-0. Daisy had a three-ball run late in game 4, after having reverted to her early series form in a dominant showing, but her miss on the 15 and Nikolai's subsequent tap-in finish gave the host another win in his 4-0 series lead. Daisy created her own luck in game 5, striking early with a deflection off the 2 to double-kiss the 15 into the top right after Nikolai left the play aligned. Nikolai did take the series 4-1, and he will be hosting his bracket quarterfinals series.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Brownie v. Celestia. A rebounding veteran faces a hotshot sophomore in 10-ball with the blue cue. Tysini's Brownie had the more dangerous opportunities in game 1, but a late three-ball run ended with a missed bank attempt on the 10. Oceanside's Celestia cleaned it up to the top side for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Hummingbirds' Brownie continued to control the pace of play in game 2, and she got the win this time. Brownie made five of the last six shots, while the Waves' Celestia scratched while trying to set herself up. Brownie's winner was a glancing kick double-kiss on the 10 to the top right, good enough to tie the series at 1. Brownie never let Celestia shoot in game 3, making the 2 on the break, the 1 to the top left on her next shot, and the 10 by glancing the cue off the 3 to push the winner into the top right. Brownie leads the series now at 2-1. Celestia found herself on a late run in game 4, making three straight before missing on the 10. Brownie picked up the slack, drilling it to the top left for the win to seal the series at 3-1. Brownie went on a five-ball run on her second turn in game 5, but a miss on the 4 at the top left led Celestia to make it and then the 5-10 combination to the top right for the win. Brownie claimed a 3-2 series win, and will host another series in the bracket quarterfinals.
GE Stadium Events Center, Southridge: Stephanie Livilotti v. Leonette. The blue cue double-dips in 10-ball with this series. A slow start in game 1 gave way to a dominant pair of turns for Southridge's Stephanie, who easily defeated Pacific's Leonette with a five-ball run followed by a four-ball run-out for the win. Stephanie has a 1-0 series lead. The Volcanoes' Leonette didn't really do any better in game 2, but when the Defenders' Stephanie illegally potted the 10 after another heavy load of offense, Leonette made it legally to take the win. This late twist tied the series at 1. Leonette made most of her successful shots in pairs in game 3, although a late miss on the 10 put all of this good offense in jeopardy. Stephanie would not waste her chance on the 10, tapping it to the bottom right for the win and a 2-1 series lead. Stephanie had a five-ball run from the break, including her illegal potting of the 10 to start the game. Leonette looked dangerous on a couple of runs later in game 4, but Stephanie made the last pair of shots to get the win, sealing the series at 3-1. Leonette again had some moments in game 5, none better than a late four-ball run, but Stephanie remained dangerous and potted the 10 when Leonette couldn't make it on a kick. Stephanie took the series 4-1, earning a hosting position in the bracket quarterfinals.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Bright v. Jasmine. The silver cue's lone appearance today comes in this 8-ball series. Pearl's Bright had a five-ball run early in game 1, a large attack to set the tone, but the wily Freedom captain Jasmine didn't mind. Jasmine produced a five-ball run-out at the end to grab the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Cascades' Jasmine had a four-ball run to counter an early attack by the Surfers' Bright in game 2, but Bright didn't let it get him down. Bright pulled in a three-ball run-out after Jasmine couldn't quite make the 8, his late push tying the series at 1 with the win. Jasmine erupted for a six-ball run on her first turn in game 3, but she had to be patient from there. Bright got close with three shorter turns, the last of those ending with a scratch that allowed Jasmine to make her last two shots for the win to regain the series lead at 2-1. Bright bounced back a bit despite an early scratch in game 4. Jasmine didn't do much after a three-ball run early on, allowing Bright a four-ball run to get onto the 8, and she didn't challenge him for two turns until he made the 8 for the win to retie the series at 2. Jasmine started very well in game 5, but Bright provided an overwhelming defensive effort after accidentally giving Jasmine two balls on a bad shot. Bright slowly rallied back, and Jasmine missed the 8 a few times, eventually allowing Bright to bank it to the bottom left to cap a three-ball run-out for the win. Bright took the series 3-2, and will advance to the bracket quarterfinals.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sally v. Debby Ryan. Veterans well-tenured on their teams meet in 15-ball with the red cue. Archtown's Sally had a majority of the offense in game 1, while Southridge's Debby struggled. On Sally's second short run, she made a decoy shot on the 4, sending the 15 behind the 14 at the top left to get the win for a 1-0 series lead. It took her a bit more time in game 2, and the Defenders' Debby challenged her more, but Sally did pick up another win to go ahead 2-0 in the series on a five-ball run-out that ended with her double-potting the 12 and 15 in the right corners. Sally didn't have her best performance in game 3, and Debby turned on the jets with a seven-ball run late in the game, but Debby's chance at the 15 went wide right of the top left. Sally cut it in with force to take the win, sealing the series at 3-0 in the process. Debby never got a shot in game 4, as Sally made a ball on the break, dropped the 1 in the top left, and then threw the 2 into a cluster that resulted in the 15 coming out and deflecting off the 8 into the bottom side for the win. Sally holds a 4-0 series lead heading into the last game. Sally had some good shots in game 5, but she left the 4-15 combination aligned after failing to make it herself, and Debby swooped in to take it after a productive outing herself. Sally would have to settle for a 4-1 series win, and she's into the bracket quarterfinals.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Juno v. Twilight. Two of the toughest captains in the league clash in today's finale in Accuracy with the blue cue. Stonebridge's Juno fell behind quickly in game 1, while Central's Twilight was perfect until the end. Twilight missed twice to drop into a tie, and then went empty on the overtime break, but Juno would miss two shots in overtime to bail Twilight out. Twilight's 3-4 win gave her a 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Juno took an early miss in game 2 as well, and while the Warriors' Twilight scratched as the game began to get close to the finish, Juno had another miss in the later turns to fall behind. Twilight held this lead well, making a pair of long cuts to win 1-2, extending her series lead to 2-0. Twilight continued to grow in power in game 3, staying perfect with a ball on the break and an early double-pot to shake things up. Juno tried to keep pace, but Twilight walked away with a 0-3 win, clinching the series at 3-0 after the dominant effort. Juno avoided the sweep in game 4, turning the tables from game 3 as she went nearly perfect while Twilight floundered early and late. Juno took the game 1-4, but Twilight remains ahead 3-1 in the series. Twilight bounced back fairly well in game 5, with plenty of help from a flailing Juno. Twilight won the game 3-4, making it a 4-1 series win in her favor as she heads on to the bracket quarterfinals.
We'll return tomorrow with another eight-series day should everything go to plan.
Toyota Arena, Freedom: Nikolai v. Delila. The red cue gets things going with this Eastern Hills rivalry in 8-ball. Atlantic's Delila took a large lead in game 1 early on before a run of scratches brought both players close. Freedom's Nikolai tried but failed to catch up, his late scratch giving Delila a clean look at the final two shots. Delila won, going ahead 1-0 in the series. The Pirates' Delila didn't start as well in game 2, but she kept pace with the Cascades' Nikolai. This proved valuable, as Nikolai had some collateral damage that opened a path for Delila to make two shots on her last turn for another win. Delila leads the series 2-0. Nikolai struck first in game 3, and then pulled away on a four-ball run to gain separation from Delila. The visitor Delila made a partial comeback, but Nikolai buried the 8 on his second attempt at the bottom side for the win, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Nikolai went on a five-ball run in game 4, pulling ahead of Delila late in the game before a scratch stalled his progress. Delila would answer two turns later with a three-ball run-out for the win, securing the series at 3-1. Delila pulled in another win, setting the tone with an early six-ball run and then pacing herself later on to get the last two balls before Nikolai could catch up. Delila advances on a 4-1 series win, earning a hosting spot in the bracket quarterfinals.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Vladimir Vasilyev v. Pounce. The red cue stays in action in the second series, playing 7-ball now. Southern's Pounce had a couple of chances to make a play on the 7 in game 1, but Stonebridge's Vladimir made it on his second try after shaking off a late fade. Vladimir holds a 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Vladimir went on a six-ball run to start game 2 after a pair on the break, but he couldn't get the 7. The Monarchs' Pounce made just the 7 for the win, tying the series at 1 with the timely shot. Vladimir found a balance between strength and precision in game 3, working a five-ball run-out, with the last two shots being hard cuts to pick up the win after Pounce couldn't ignite his own run on the previous turn. Vladimir is up 2-1 in the series. Game 4 was a bit more tense than the last two games, with back-and-forth play giving Pounce a chance to bank the 7 to the top side on a late push. Pounce missed, and Vladimir put the 7 in the bottom right for the win, clinching the series at 3-1. Vladimir had some good shots in game 5, but he got too aggressive and missed on the 6. Pounce would win with the last two shots, but Vladimir took the series at 3-2. Vladimir will be a host again in the bracket quarterfinals.
Toyota Arena, Freedom: Nikolai v. Daisy. The blue cue gets its first appearance of the round in 15-ball. Modernistic's Daisy looked particularly good in game 1 with a six-ball run before making illegal contact while going for the 9. Freedom's Nikolai made the 9 from ball-in-hand, and then glanced the cue off the 10 to pot the 15 at the bottom right, with the 10 deflecting in as well for a three-ball run-out and the win. Nikolai leads the series 1-0. The Union's Daisy played much worse in game 2, with a couple of illegal contacts. The latter of these led the Cascades' Nikolai to pot the 8-15 combination from ball-in-hand under the obvious shot protocol, which gave him a 2-0 series lead. Game 3 went to full-term, with Daisy showing a bit more creativity but not getting many results for it. Nikolai had less flashy short runs to propel his offense, and he took another win after Daisy missed on the 15, clinching the series for himself at 3-0. Daisy had a three-ball run late in game 4, after having reverted to her early series form in a dominant showing, but her miss on the 15 and Nikolai's subsequent tap-in finish gave the host another win in his 4-0 series lead. Daisy created her own luck in game 5, striking early with a deflection off the 2 to double-kiss the 15 into the top right after Nikolai left the play aligned. Nikolai did take the series 4-1, and he will be hosting his bracket quarterfinals series.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Brownie v. Celestia. A rebounding veteran faces a hotshot sophomore in 10-ball with the blue cue. Tysini's Brownie had the more dangerous opportunities in game 1, but a late three-ball run ended with a missed bank attempt on the 10. Oceanside's Celestia cleaned it up to the top side for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Hummingbirds' Brownie continued to control the pace of play in game 2, and she got the win this time. Brownie made five of the last six shots, while the Waves' Celestia scratched while trying to set herself up. Brownie's winner was a glancing kick double-kiss on the 10 to the top right, good enough to tie the series at 1. Brownie never let Celestia shoot in game 3, making the 2 on the break, the 1 to the top left on her next shot, and the 10 by glancing the cue off the 3 to push the winner into the top right. Brownie leads the series now at 2-1. Celestia found herself on a late run in game 4, making three straight before missing on the 10. Brownie picked up the slack, drilling it to the top left for the win to seal the series at 3-1. Brownie went on a five-ball run on her second turn in game 5, but a miss on the 4 at the top left led Celestia to make it and then the 5-10 combination to the top right for the win. Brownie claimed a 3-2 series win, and will host another series in the bracket quarterfinals.
GE Stadium Events Center, Southridge: Stephanie Livilotti v. Leonette. The blue cue double-dips in 10-ball with this series. A slow start in game 1 gave way to a dominant pair of turns for Southridge's Stephanie, who easily defeated Pacific's Leonette with a five-ball run followed by a four-ball run-out for the win. Stephanie has a 1-0 series lead. The Volcanoes' Leonette didn't really do any better in game 2, but when the Defenders' Stephanie illegally potted the 10 after another heavy load of offense, Leonette made it legally to take the win. This late twist tied the series at 1. Leonette made most of her successful shots in pairs in game 3, although a late miss on the 10 put all of this good offense in jeopardy. Stephanie would not waste her chance on the 10, tapping it to the bottom right for the win and a 2-1 series lead. Stephanie had a five-ball run from the break, including her illegal potting of the 10 to start the game. Leonette looked dangerous on a couple of runs later in game 4, but Stephanie made the last pair of shots to get the win, sealing the series at 3-1. Leonette again had some moments in game 5, none better than a late four-ball run, but Stephanie remained dangerous and potted the 10 when Leonette couldn't make it on a kick. Stephanie took the series 4-1, earning a hosting position in the bracket quarterfinals.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Bright v. Jasmine. The silver cue's lone appearance today comes in this 8-ball series. Pearl's Bright had a five-ball run early in game 1, a large attack to set the tone, but the wily Freedom captain Jasmine didn't mind. Jasmine produced a five-ball run-out at the end to grab the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Cascades' Jasmine had a four-ball run to counter an early attack by the Surfers' Bright in game 2, but Bright didn't let it get him down. Bright pulled in a three-ball run-out after Jasmine couldn't quite make the 8, his late push tying the series at 1 with the win. Jasmine erupted for a six-ball run on her first turn in game 3, but she had to be patient from there. Bright got close with three shorter turns, the last of those ending with a scratch that allowed Jasmine to make her last two shots for the win to regain the series lead at 2-1. Bright bounced back a bit despite an early scratch in game 4. Jasmine didn't do much after a three-ball run early on, allowing Bright a four-ball run to get onto the 8, and she didn't challenge him for two turns until he made the 8 for the win to retie the series at 2. Jasmine started very well in game 5, but Bright provided an overwhelming defensive effort after accidentally giving Jasmine two balls on a bad shot. Bright slowly rallied back, and Jasmine missed the 8 a few times, eventually allowing Bright to bank it to the bottom left to cap a three-ball run-out for the win. Bright took the series 3-2, and will advance to the bracket quarterfinals.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sally v. Debby Ryan. Veterans well-tenured on their teams meet in 15-ball with the red cue. Archtown's Sally had a majority of the offense in game 1, while Southridge's Debby struggled. On Sally's second short run, she made a decoy shot on the 4, sending the 15 behind the 14 at the top left to get the win for a 1-0 series lead. It took her a bit more time in game 2, and the Defenders' Debby challenged her more, but Sally did pick up another win to go ahead 2-0 in the series on a five-ball run-out that ended with her double-potting the 12 and 15 in the right corners. Sally didn't have her best performance in game 3, and Debby turned on the jets with a seven-ball run late in the game, but Debby's chance at the 15 went wide right of the top left. Sally cut it in with force to take the win, sealing the series at 3-0 in the process. Debby never got a shot in game 4, as Sally made a ball on the break, dropped the 1 in the top left, and then threw the 2 into a cluster that resulted in the 15 coming out and deflecting off the 8 into the bottom side for the win. Sally holds a 4-0 series lead heading into the last game. Sally had some good shots in game 5, but she left the 4-15 combination aligned after failing to make it herself, and Debby swooped in to take it after a productive outing herself. Sally would have to settle for a 4-1 series win, and she's into the bracket quarterfinals.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Juno v. Twilight. Two of the toughest captains in the league clash in today's finale in Accuracy with the blue cue. Stonebridge's Juno fell behind quickly in game 1, while Central's Twilight was perfect until the end. Twilight missed twice to drop into a tie, and then went empty on the overtime break, but Juno would miss two shots in overtime to bail Twilight out. Twilight's 3-4 win gave her a 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Juno took an early miss in game 2 as well, and while the Warriors' Twilight scratched as the game began to get close to the finish, Juno had another miss in the later turns to fall behind. Twilight held this lead well, making a pair of long cuts to win 1-2, extending her series lead to 2-0. Twilight continued to grow in power in game 3, staying perfect with a ball on the break and an early double-pot to shake things up. Juno tried to keep pace, but Twilight walked away with a 0-3 win, clinching the series at 3-0 after the dominant effort. Juno avoided the sweep in game 4, turning the tables from game 3 as she went nearly perfect while Twilight floundered early and late. Juno took the game 1-4, but Twilight remains ahead 3-1 in the series. Twilight bounced back fairly well in game 5, with plenty of help from a flailing Juno. Twilight won the game 3-4, making it a 4-1 series win in her favor as she heads on to the bracket quarterfinals.
We'll return tomorrow with another eight-series day should everything go to plan.
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