Amazon Field, Golden: The Pilots have Sparkles on the bench for the home opener, while the Pirates start their first season in Premier with newcomer sophomore Jason N. sitting out game 1. Delila opened with 418 for Atlantic, the captain doing just fine in her first turn of the year. Valencia replied with 670 for Golden, showing great power with her swings to put the hosts ahead. Isabella fell at 337 for the Pirates, her pace going well until she took an awkward and late swing. Dusty kept the Pilots attack dangerously effective, smashing 708 to boost their lead at the midway mark. Steven butchered his turn badly for Atlantic, scoring only 12 points in an awful debut to the season. Strut went with a fantastic pace as he launched 729 for Golden, who are looking very confident in their home opener. Klaus had the right pace but the wrong swinging angle, collapsing at 230 as the Pirates take a loss with 997. Max did alright with 330 against his former team, capping the Pilots' win at 2437. Golden proved themselves well to start the year 1-0, while Atlantic has a lot of work to do after beginning 0-1.
HP Field, Midland: The Predators are the next original Premier side to host a promoted club. Americus will sit for the hosts, while the visiting Torpedoes sit their newcomer Hughbert. Smudge didn't waste time for Infinity, her 665 setting the tone right from the start of the game. Shawn couldn't match the intensity with only 270 for Midland, a disappointing first appearance of the year. Fluffina looked good at first, but the Torpedoes' new regular #2 hitter ended with 245 after a bad swing. Rainmane cut into the deficit with 544 for the Predators, keeping things close in the middle of the game. Shelley stumbled at 80 points for Infinity, flicking a ball too high that leave the visitors vulnerable. Fuchsia did her part well for Midland, contributing 391 to pull them ahead with a player each to go. Mr. Snowman found a good groove with 586 for the Torpedoes, setting their final score at 1576. Kitty couldn't get the Predators positive again, as the rookie's 202 cost them the game with a losing total of 1407. Infinity escapes with an exciting 1-0 record, while Midland starts at 0-1.
McDonald's Pitch at Pirates Park, Atlantic: The Pirates' second game of the year sees them sit Steven after his bad first game, while the Blades open the season sitting Stealth, who they want active at home. Snowball didn't get off to a great start for Swordpoint, hitting a mild 272 on the first turn. Delila lacked pace as well for Atlantic, posting 256 to keep things close initially. Dreamy produced a meager 81 for the Blades, keeping the low-scoring theme going. Isabella went in the other direction, poking 441 to give the Pirates a noticeable advantage. Bandit had 295 for Swordpoint on his turn, which wasn't enough to cover the deficit against the visitors. Klaus matched the performance with 297 for Atlantic, an unimpressive but sufficient response. Sugar forced a response with 535 for the Blades, making a good first impression on her new team to bring their final to 1183. Jason N. did fine with 405 for the Pirates against his former team, giving the hosts a win at 1399. Atlantic didn't play the cleanest game, but they improve to 1-1 while Swordpoint heads home with an 0-1 record.
Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: The Blades return home to complete this two-game set, sitting Dreamy to kick off a seven-game home stand, while the Pirates sit Klaus for performance. Delila rounded a bit more into form with 456 for Atlantic to lead off the rematch. Snowball answered with 519 for Swordpoint, as both captains look much better on this pitch. Isabella remains very strong this season, covering the deficit easily with her 497 for the Pirates. Bandit covered that damage with 518, helping the Blades maintain a thin lead at the halfway point. Steven tried to bounce back for Atlantic, but his 160 didn't do the visitors any favors in this game. Stealth proved why he is such a good depth attacker, belting 894 for Swordpoint to give them a massive lead. Jason N. couldn't save the Pirates this time, scoring only 144 as they take the road loss at 1257. Sugar provided another big turn with 605 for the Blades, their winning total resting at 2536. Swordpoint gets back to an even record at 1-1, while Atlantic slips back to 1-2.
Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: The Blades will sit Dreamy again after success in the last game, while Kirstin rests for the Eagles team with a dramatically altered lineup. Goldy still leads off for Everton, and she did well to take 550 on the first turn in their opening game of the year. Snowball got most of it back with 511 for Swordpoint, a strong response from the hosting captain. Bear made a mess of the second attack for his new Eagles team, hitting only 144 as their lead becomes vulnerable. Bandit countered with 480 for the Blades, an excellent answer to put the hosts ahead. Cleo ripped 782 for Everton this time, forcing the hosts to keep their guard up. Stealth got most of it back with 711 for Swordpoint, a fantastic response to maintain their lead. Puff III's first turn at a 3/4 role ended with a poor 80 points, leaving the Eagles at a loss with 1556. Sugar tacked on 321 for the Blades at the end, capping their win at 2023. Swordpoint rises to 2-1, looking quite formidable already, while Everton starts the year at 0-1 as they try to find some team chemistry.
Chevrolet Field, Everton: The Eagles will sit Puff III after her rough first appearance, while the Shores' season opener sees sophomore Katharine take a seat in the first game. Marsell crushed 936 for Whitewater in his first-ever turn as their lead-off hitter. Goldy did well with 577, recovering well over half of the deficit. Twinkie III returned to her usual spot and hit 441 for the Shores, supplementing their lead fairly well. Bear shot back with 472 for the Eagles, performing well against the team he captained for six years. Shaggy had an acceptable 366 for Whitewater, causing the visitors' lead to lose a little steam on a second consecutive turn. Cleo tried to make a push, but scooped only 376 for Everton, which barely shrinks the deficit late in the game. Rosalina hit 329 for the Shores at the end, giving them a total of 2072. Kirstin came up drastically short, hitting a pathetic 50 as the Eagles lose with 1475. Whitewater wins the emotional match to get to 1-0, while Everton's still got questions to answer at 0-2.
Cisco Tysini Field, Tysini: The Shores continue their early road trip, sitting Rosalina as they face a new-look Hummingbirds team that will have Paps on the bench for their home opener. Marsell had a much weaker second game, hitting only 115 for Whitewater in an ugly start this time. Tysini looked justified in trying their rookie Sarah at lead-off, as she hit 376 to give them the initial lead. Twinkie III gave the Shores a more threatening offense with 631 on the second attack. Leandra lost some of the lead for the Hummingbirds, but her 527 keeps them ahead halfway through the game. Shaggy forced the hosts to stay sharp, providing 434 for Whitewater to cover the deficit again. Charli didn't meet the challenge well, her 274 for Tysini leaving them at a deficit of three points as the final players come to bat. Katharine showed some resentment for being benched in the first game, hammering 828 for the Shores to secure a spot in the lineup going forward, with their final score sitting at 2008. Vincent didn't go quietly for the Hummingbirds, his rally falling short at 607 to leave the hosts at 1784. The exciting game sees Whitewater rise to 2-0, while Tysini starts the year 0-1.
Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: The Blades will give Sugar a hard-earned rest in this meeting, while the Predators sit rookie Kitty after a lackluster first game. Shawn had a fantastic pace ruined by one high swing, ending at 228 as the Midland captain scuffles again. Snowball answered with 589 for Swordpoint, showing grace and force on the home team's opening attack. Rainmane missed a swing and ended at 300 for the Predators, who failed to cover the deficit. Dreamy lined another 572 for the Blades, making her return to the lineup count positively for her team. Americus got distracted for Midland, falling with a paltry 33 points as the visitors have shown almost no fight from the start of the game. Bandit didn't do so well with only 209 for Swordpoint in this appearance, but their lead is not in immediate danger. Fuchsia served up 285 to finish a weak game from the Predators at a losing total of 846. Stealth had a pacey but short 216 for the Blades to cap their win at 1586, which shows a bit of fatigue for them. Swordpoint is now 3-1, while Midland sinks to 0-2.
Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: The first Generations Derby of the year sees the Warriors sit their rookie Andrew while the Pilots bench newcomer Max for the vicious rivalry match. Valencia started a bit slow, but picked up the pace later in the turn to record 692 for Golden in a strong outing. Twilight answered with 567 for Central, keeping things close on the first turn. Dusty wiped that out with 584 for the Pilots, her excellent pace creating the positive turn. Dustin tried a similar strategy, but fell at 484 for the Warriors, losing a critical bit of ground at the halfway mark. Strut took more conservative swings to compile his 544 for Golden, keeping the visitors in charge for another turn. Wings kept it close with 506, but Central has been unable to win a turn so far. Sparkles did alright with 441 for the Pilots, icing their offense at 2261. Noelle made a push with 541 for the Warriors, but came up short as they lost with 2098. The exciting game sees Golden up to 2-0, while Central starts the year 0-1.
HP Field, Midland: The Predators return home with their captain Shawn on the bench, while Kirstin sits again for the second time on the road this season for the Eagles. Goldy tipped a swing backward, ending her turn at 684 for Everton, a strong and pacey start from the visiting captain. Rainmane made a rare lead-off appearance, hitting 450 for Midland for a respectable response. Bear shot back with 384 for the Eagles, weakening their lead a little bit in the process. Americus couldn't get it together for the Predators here, taking just 164 as the hosts slip farther behind. Cleo blasted 1417 for Everton on her turn, a merciless attack that almost guarantees the visitors a win. Fuchsia crumbled at 130 for Midland, erasing any hope of a realistic comeback. Puff III capped the Eagles' likely win with 606 individually, for a total of 3091. Kitty popped a good 523 for the Predators, assuring herself a starting spot in their next game after this loss at 1267. Everton rises to 1-2, while Midland has looked lost in a 0-3 start.
Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: The Blades sit Bandit for rest in the last game of their five-game week, while the Swifts' season debut sees Puff II on the bench. Patches picked up right where she left off last season, pummeling 779 for Boston on the opening turn. Snowball held her ground well with 561 for Swordpoint, but they will start this game behind. Gradley looked as good as his captain, piling on with 764 as the Swifts assert themselves quite well. Dreamy couldn't handle the pressure, falling at 195 for the Blades as the hosts can't handle their visitors after a long week. Sweetheart supplied another 635 for Boston, showing no mercy to an overwhelmed opponent. Stealth dropped at 225, the beginnings of a slump a point of concern for Swordpoint. Ice Cream exploded with 900 for the Swifts at the end, finishing a massive win at 3078. Sugar took 260 for the Blades, exiting the game quickly as they lost with 1241. Boston looks every bit of a champion team in starting 1-0, while Swordpoint is happy at 3-2 after a busy opening week to the season.
HP Field, Midland: The Predators host the Rockers for the final game of Week 1, with the hosts sitting Americus while the visitors put their newcomer Chimpy on the bench. Misty kept a steady pace, clobbering 782 for Westside as the visitors get off to a good start. Shawn finally snapped out of his slump with 579 for Midland, attempting to keep the score close after the first turn. Slinks did not protect the Rockers lead well, a mediocre 232 all she could manage from her new 1/2 hitting position. Rainmane took advantage with 620 for the Predators, the firm attack pulling them ahead in the game. Goatee kept the pressure on the hosts with 677 for Westside, her shuffle back to a 2/3 position doing well as she covers the deficit. Fuchsia responded with 426 for Midland in her first truly good appearance of the year, although the hosts trail again slightly. Midnight lost her touch as the turn went on, causing her to exit at 346 as the Rockers close with 2037. Kitty came up just short at 392 for the Predators, sending them to another loss at 2017. Midland's 0-4 start is a cause for concern, while Westside feels thankful to escape a challenging game at 1-0.
That's all for Week 1 in UPCL cricket 2019. We will return with games likely on Sunday, while I am expecting the beginning of the Heart of the Game 13-ball Tournament on Monday. This preseason pool event should run at least through the end of the month.
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