Subway Field, Stonebridge: The Wolves have their home opener in the week's first game, sitting sophomore Hershey, while the visiting Spiders will rest Avril ahead to start a three-game road trip. Waluigi did well with 458 for Web City, continuing his adjustment to a lead-off role. Juno belted 1034 for Stonebridge on their first turn, a massive turn to give them a lead. Ted had an awful time with pace for the Spiders, bowing out at only 176 on their second attack. Cobalt added 622 in a supporting turn for the Wolves, keeping their lead strong. Jack cranked out 642 for Web City, making a comeback push despite the long odds against the visitors. Wild Thing batted 420 for Stonebridge, the solid performance shoring up their lead late in the game. Chicky Phil went bust on a high pace turn, exiting with 220 as the Spiders lose at 1496. Vladimir slapped another 590 as the Wolves took a big win with 2666, a far cry from their first game. Stonebridge rises to 1-1, while Web City drops to 0-2.
IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: The Nighthawks begin a home doubleheader with Lionel on the bench, while the Specters close their three-game road trip with Lexi sitting out. Sydney S. got off to a poorer start in week 2, hitting only 152 on a jittery turn for Harrison. Peach didn't last as long as she wanted to, but her 371 will give North Modernistic the early lead. Twinkie II covered the deficit with 353 for the Specters, but the lack of offense persists in the cold northern venue. Cheddar scrambled her way to 635 for the Nighthawks, regaining a stronger lead at the midway mark. Blizzard let a ball jump over her bat, cutting her turn short at just 81 points. Gal poked 295 for North Modernistic, with little fear of the visitors making a comeback at this stage. Rudolph fell at a mediocre 248 for the Specters, their final score far short of a win at only 834. Luigi's 405 brought the Nighthawks to 1706 overall in the win, a confident look from the sharp team. North Modernistic rises to 3-1, sending Harrison to 3-2 in the process.
IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: In a rematch from last week, the Nighthawks sit their captain Peach, while the Spurs look to win again without Strawberry in the lineup. Spice began with 394 for Victoria, a solid but unremarkable effort from their captain. Cheddar answered with 361 for North Modernistic in a rare turn at lead-off. Yekaterina took control, blasting 965 for the Spurs on the second attack to give them a much more confident lead. Gal replied with 329 for the Nighthawks, unable to make an important counterattack as the hosts fall behind. Sage provided 410 for Victoria in a solid turn, beginning to find her form early in the season. Lionel had a good pace going, but a high hit downed him at 332, turning a potential comeback spark into a dud. Mitchell picked up 384 to give the Spurs 2153 in total. Luigi got beat on a high hit, ending at 329 as the Nighthawks fall with a balanced 1351. Victoria stays perfect at 4-0, with two wins against the now 3-2 North Modernistic team.
Mercedes-Benz Field, Harrison: The last game before a short break sees both of these teams playing their second games this week. The Specters sit Sydney S., while the Wolves bench Vladimir at the start of a five-game road trip. Juno hammered 813 in another good appearance for Stonebridge, staking out a large lead as they try to avenge a loss from last week. Twinkie II managed only 258 for Harrison in response. Cobalt faltered at 224 for the Wolves this time, weakening their lead if the hosts can strike big. Blizzard again dropped her bat too far, but this time she banked 450 before the posture error took out the newest Specter. Hershey added 310 in a decent appearance for Stonebridge, but they can't have much confidence in their lead. Lexi dropped at 243 as Harrison lacks a statement turn with a noticeable deficit and one turn to correct course. Wild Thing had a meager 144 for the Wolves at the end, their final score settling at 1491. Rudolph did just enough to complete the comeback for the Specters, his 544 giving them 1495 for the narrow win. Harrison's stunning result gets them to 4-2, while Stonebridge is glad to be done with this stadium, falling to 1-2 for the year.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Union's home opener comes after a break, with Puff I sitting for the hosts, while Ted is on the bench for the visiting Spiders. Waluigi shrugged 423 for Web City, a reasonable start from the lead-off hitter. Ms. Puppy looked comfortable with her pace, but a shaky swing caused her to drop at 214 as Modernistic starts from behind. Jack shredded 817 for the Spiders on their second attack, giving the visitors a surprisingly strong lead. Daisy had a poor 184 for the Union, causing them to fall farther behind. Avril protected Web City's lead with 308 on her turn, a decent showing. Kodiak poked 619 for Modernistic, cutting into the deficit a bit but probably not enough for the hosts to flip the result. Chicky Phil tapped 384 at the end for the Spiders, bringing their final score to 1932. Sydney C. ended at 346 for the Union, giving them a total of 1363 in the loss. Web City has their first win this season, going to 1-2, while Modernistic starts off at 0-1.
Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Spurs are back home with Mitchell sitting for the second time this season, while the Arrows bench Hoppy in this one-off trip to the Southwest. Sally had a groove going before a ball hopped over her bat, causing her to end at only 240 for Archtown. Spice replied with 617 for Victoria, a confident turn that gives the hosts an early lead. Sleepy B. covered the damage with 709 for the Arrows, the great turn keeping things interesting. Yekaterina fired back with 804 for the Spurs, restoring their lead and then some with the fantastic counterattack. Dusky jammed up at 395, the ball near her hands causing a quicker than expected exit. Sage lost a little of the lead with her 351, but Victoria remains noticeably ahead with a player each to go. A. Charlton failed to force a response with 258 for the Arrows, their loss coming at 1602 as the road continues to confound them. Strawberry tacked on 564 for the Spurs to close their win at a total of 2336. Victoria is getting stronger as they rise to 5-0, while Archtown is 1-2 without a win on the road.
The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Gems sit Katelynn after mixed results from her first two games, looking to spoil the Lumberjacks' hot start to the year that sees them sitting their captain Diddley. Whiskers buckled at 177 after a good pace early on, putting Maplewood in a tough position. Shadow thundered his way to 963 for Diamond in response, putting the hosts far ahead. Summer bounced her way to 575 for the Lumberjacks, trying to mitigate the damage done on the previous turn. Smokey had a better second game this year, hitting 371 to keep the Gems in control at the midway point. Bryant applied a little more pressure with 438 for Maplewood, trying to keep them in the game. Pedey countered that effectively, his 450 protecting Diamond's lead. Gabe collected a menacing 590 for the Lumberjacks at the end, narrowly failing to force a response as they close with 1780. Leonardo had 240 for the Gems to close their win at 2024. Diamond is 1-2 with this victory, while Maplewood sinks to 2-1.
FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Sharks look for a better performance in their second game, sitting Gizmo, while the Gems make the short trip south and put Leonardo on the bench. Shadow tried to attack with pace, but clipped the boundary on his third swing, falling a measly 72 for Diamond. Graham failed to fully punish that mistake, his 290 giving Eastside only a minor lead. Smokey had a middling 216 for the Gems on the second attack, the visitors' frustrations mostly with the bounces on the pitch. Chelsea finally broke through on offense, slicing 600 to give the Sharks a distinct lead. Pedey got most of it back with 566 for Diamond, continuing to be their steadiest player. Taylor M. had only 249 for Eastside, causing their lead to weaken as the final players come to bat. Katelynn gathered 409 for the Gems at the end, forcing the hosts to respond to their final score of 1263. Cubby met the challenge with 373 for the Sharks, giving them a win on 1512 total. Eastside is 1-1, while Diamond slips back to 1-3.
Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Arrows return home and have their captain Sally sitting this game out, while the Monarchs take to the road with Pounce on the bench after a bad first game. Mams drilled 750 for Southern on the first turn this time, a fantastic effort from their newcomer. Sleepy B. answered with 484 from the lead-off spot, mitigating the damage that Archtown has to cover. Panda replied with 384 for the Monarchs, attempting to keep their lead stable. Hoppy rejoined the lineup and had a good pace going, but her risky swings cut her down at 211 when she played a ball out of bounds. Dominic didn't do Southern any favors, his errant swing causing his turn to end at a weak 162. Dusky made a push with 451 for Archtown, cutting into the deficit and giving the hosts a chance to flip the game on the final turn. Salmo weakened the Monarchs lead even more with only 180 on his first turn with the team, which gave them a final score of 1476. A. Charlton rallied with 569 for the Arrows, putting them over the top for a win at 1715. Another home win evens Archtown's record at 2-2, while Southern dips to 0-2 with the loss.
Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: Daisy will be on the bench in the Union's second game, while Cobalt sits out for the Wolves amid some serious road struggles. Juno lifted 569 for Stonebridge on their opening a turn, a highly productive outing. Ms. Puppy again had a surprisingly short turn, this time only managing 289 after a high swing cut the Modernistic captain's turn short. Hershey muscled up for another 518 for the Wolves, padding their lead with the good turn. Puff I took 357 for the Union in her first game of the year, unable to impact the growing deficit. Wild Thing had a poor turn with a paltry 65 for Stonebridge, making their lead highly unstable. Kodiak swatted 964 for Modernistic to turn the game around, putting the hosts ahead with a turn to go. Vladimir fell short with only 200 for the Wolves, leaving them in a loss at 1352. Sydney C. added 678 for the Union at the end, a bold finishing attack to ice their win at 2288. Modernistic is now 1-1, while Stonebridge falls behind at 1-3.
Mercedes-Benz Field, Harrison: The Specters battle fatigue and will sit Lexi again in a critical early Northeastern Derby with the Arrows, who have A. Charlton sitting this one out. Sally carved out 806 for Archtown on the first turn, immediately pressuring their fatigued hosts. Sydney S. looked refreshed after resting for an earlier game, striking 615 to keep Harrison close here. Sleepy B. shot back with 407 for the Arrows, the second attack keeping them noticeably ahead. Twinkie II answered with 395 for the Specters, a decent turn but not enough to help the hosts' cause at the halfway mark. Hoppy found a groove and rode it quite well, clobbering 810 to keep Archtown in firm control of this bitter rivalry game. Blizzard has lacked the same attacking skill she had last week, falling at 370 here for a quickly-falling-apart Harrison. Dusky chipped 345 for the Arrows at the end, putting them at 2368 overall in a bold road performance. Rudolph looked shaky at first but found his way to scoring 560, even though the Specters still lost with 1940. Archtown rises to 3-2, while Harrison falls back to 4-3, both in the top half of the division standings.
IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: A week at home for the Nighthawks ends with Luigi sitting out against the Spiders, who bench Chicky Phil in the finale of their three-game road trip. Waluigi played loose and scored 476 for Web City, a stunning start the hosts were not expecting. Peach didn't blink, firing back with 690 to put North Modernistic in front initially. Ted went with 285 for the Spiders, enough to cover the deficit but not by much. Cheddar did not show a hint of mercy, barreling through her turn to score 898 as the Nighthawks take a large lead. Jack bounced back with 540, but Web City faces a tough task if they want to win this one. Gal slipped at 160 for North Modernistic, but they remain in the lead heading into the last turn. Avril was worse at 128, confirming a loss for the Spiders with a total of 1429. Lionel poked 319 to end the Nighthawks win, finishing with a total of 2067. North Modernistic goes to 4-2, while Web City drops to 1-3.
We're beginning the Heart of the Game 13-ball preseason tournament tomorrow, which likely means a reduced schedule for Elite games, if any are played.
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