Premier Cricket 2019 - Week 10

Week 10 ends with Premier action on Friday, Saturday, and maybe Sunday. First up...

HP Field, Midland: The host Predators begin a six-game week with their rookie Kitty on the bench, while the visiting Hummingbirds sit Charli in a battle of the bottom two Premier teams. Sarah had some good swings, but made an early exit at 364 for Tysini. Shawn maintained a strong pace to score 615 for Midland in response, giving the hosts the initial lead. Leandra faded with 208 for the Hummingbirds, unable to meet the deficit. Rainmane churned out 636 for the Predators on a strong second attack to boost their lead. Vincent sent 480 for Tysini, trying to give them a chance to catch up late in the game. Americus kept the Midland offense humming with 696 on her turn, setting them up for success. Paps didn't resist with 247 for the Hummingbirds, confirming their loss at 1299. Fuchsia put a bow on it with 458 for the Predators, icing their win at 2405. Midland is up to 3-15, while Tysini drops to 4-14.

Amazon Field, Golden: The Pilots give Dusty regular rest in the fifth game of a six-game home stand, while the Shores sit Twinkie III for overdue rest. Marsell didn't get much going with 287 for Whitewater, making the visitors immediately vulnerable. Valencia rocketed 744 for Golden on their first turn, good for the early lead. Shaggy lifted 480 for the Shores on the second attack, but it barely covered the deficit they faced. Strut weakened the Pilots' lead with 164 on his turn, making it a closer game than expected at the midway mark. Katharine was solid with 407 for Whitewater, pulling them ahead by a thin margin. Max fought off the danger with 645 for Golden, keeping them in control as the final players step up to bat. Rosalina chipped 376 for the Shores, giving them 1550 overall, which is just short of forcing the hosts to reply. Sparkles tapped 345 to cap the Pilots' win at 1898. Golden rises to 11-10, while Whitewater slips to 7-14.

BMW RockDome, Westside: The league-leading Rockers go without Midnight against a tough foe, while the Eagles sit Kirstin as they elect to throw everything they have at their hosts. Goldy tried to set the tone with 530 for Everton, but it's probably not going to discourage the hosts too much. Misty wasn't fazed, smashing 873 for Westside in response to take the early lead. Bear had a decent pace but ended with 422 for the Eagles, lightly covering the deficit with that effort. Slinks fought off the danger this time with 439 for the Rockers to keep them ahead. Cleo pulled up with 490 for Everton, forcing the hosts to answer again. Goatee took no chances, slicing 659 for Westside to build their lead heading into the final turns. Puff III had a solid 464 for the Eagles, but they were unable to flip the result, losing with 1906. Chimpy let loose 395 for the Rockers to finish their win at 2366. Westside is 23-2, while Everton takes a knock back to 11-8.

Amazon Field, Golden: Big names sit as the Pilots start a doubleheader, with Strut sitting for the hosts while the visiting Blades bench Dreamy in the fourth of an eight-game road trip. Snowball muscled up for 885 for Swordpoint, giving them a hefty advantage at the start. Valencia struck 525 for Golden, putting them behind after the first turn. Bandit butchered the second attack with 115 for the Blades, leaving the door wide open. Dusty rallied with 579 for the Pilots, giving them a noticeable lead halfway through the game. Stealth provided an acceptable 343 for Swordpoint, likely not enough to help them much. Max made a small addition to the Golden lead with 411, giving them the inside edge late in the game. Sugar's 387 for the Blades gave them a total of 1730, forcing the hosts to make a small response. Sparkles covered the damage with 376 for the Pilots, locking in their win at 1891. Golden jumps to 12-10, while Swordpoint plummets to 10-13 on a sixth straight loss.

Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: Max will take a turn on the bench as the Pilots finish their doubleheader on the road, while the Sharpshooters sit Sprinkles for rest. Valencia poked 464 for Golden, a solid road performance in the lead-off position. Chris did not have as much fun, ending at just 177 as Capital City will play from behind. Dusty paddled 584 for the Pilots on the second attack, extending their lead quite nicely. Missy covered that damage and a little more with a sharp 656 for the Sharpshooters, but they remain behind for now. Strut extracted 285 for Golden this time, weakening their lead a bit at a critical point in the game. Lorde gave Capital City a minuscule lead with 515 on her turn, sending the result into the hands of the final players. Sparkles answered with 506 to give the Pilots 1839 overall. Pauline didn't match the moment with 176 for the Sharpshooters, leaving them with a loss on 1524. Golden rises again to 13-10, while Capital City shuffles back to 5-5.

Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: Friday's last game sees the Blades rest Bandit in the fifth of their eight straight road games, while the Warriors return home with Noelle taking a turn on the bench. Snowball posted 434 for Swordpoint to lead things off this time. Twilight faltered at 112 for Central, putting them in a tough position early in the game. Dreamy returned with 414 for the Blades, nearly doubling their offense on the second attack. Dustin got stumped at 162 for the Warriors, a bad swing causing his comeback effort to be cut short. Stealth plowed his way to 484 for Swordpoint, protecting their lead again with the good turn. Wings collected 280, but it remains a dud effort on offense for Central. Sugar picked up 264 for the Blades to finalize their score at 1596 in what will likely stand for a win. Andrew knocked 484 at the end, but the Warriors lost with 1038. Swordpoint snaps their losing streak to get to 11-13, while Central slides to 11-7.

HP Field, Midland: Southeastern rivals clash in the second of six games for the Predators this week, with the hosts sitting Fuchsia while the visitors bench Puff II. Patches whacked 700 for Boston right at the start, setting a sharp tone against their rivals. Shawn didn't keep up with 223 for Midland this time, putting them far behind. Gradley got lucky with a high swing staying in play, but he fell soon after at 394 for the Swifts. Rainmane pelted 723 for the Predators on the counterattack, drastically shrinking the deficit. Sweetheart had a decent pace going, but clipped the boundary to end on 256 for Boston. Americus made a small gain with 297 for Midland, making things very close with a player each to go. Ice Cream lined 777 for the Swifts at the end, sealing their offense at 2127. Kitty posted a modest 298 for the Predators, confirming their loss at 1541. Boston rises again to 11-7, while Midland drops to 3-16 as a busy segment of the schedule looms.

Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: Dustin will get a rare game off in the first part of the Warriors' doubleheader, while the visiting Hummingbirds sit their captain Leandra. Sarah did well with 405 for Tysini to lead things off in solid form. Twilight didn't match the effort with 364 for Central, the captain continuing to struggle in the middle of the season. Charli popped 484 for the Hummingbirds on the second attack, giving their lead a little more strength. Wings charged forward with 629 for the Warriors, covering the deficit at the midway point. Vincent returned the favor with 639 for Tysini to pull them back ahead. Andrew answered with 492 for Central, unable to restore a lead for the hosts in a surprisingly challenging contest. Paps hit 426 for the Hummingbirds at the end, capping their attack at 1954. Noelle got beat on a low swing, ending with 256 as the Warriors take a loss on 1741. Tysini's upset victory gets them to 5-14, while Central is 11-8 after the setback.

HP Field, Midland: The Predators begin a quadrupleheader versus the Warriors, with both teams sitting their captains as Shawn and Twilight take the bench for this game. Dustin slowed on pace in the middle of his turn before pushing on to score 608 for Central at the start. Rainmane kept it close initially with 600 for Midland on the opening turn. Wings struggled with placement on his swings, ending at 319 for Central in a slow attack. Americus did a little better with 416 for Midland, edging them ahead in the middle of the game. Andrew lost track of a ball on a high bounce, ending with 379 for Central as they are in a dangerous position again. Fuchsia sliced 464 in response for Midland, keeping them slightly ahead. Noelle had 274 to give the Warriors 1580 overall, forcing only a small response from the hosts. Kitty barely covered it with 115 for the Predators, taking the win at 1595 overall. Midland is up to 4-16 while Central plunges to 11-9 in the midst of a brutal slump.

McDonald's Pitch at Pirates Park, Atlantic: The Predators cycle Americus to the bench for rest in this busy week, while the Pirates take no chances against the last place team, sitting Jason N. Shawn had an unremarkable start with 304 for Midland in this game. Delila whiffed completely on a slow offering, ending at 185 as Atlantic starts slow as well. Rainmane got things back to normal with 721 for the Predators, the forceful attack building a bigger lead for the visitors. Isabella didn't let that go unanswered, taking 596 to keep the Pirates within a reasonable striking distance. Fuchsia had a good groove but fell out at 250 for Midland, leaving them vulnerable potentially. Steven maintained his recent positive home form with 560 for Atlantic, pulling them ahead late in the game. Kitty poked 298 for the Predators at the end, finishing their attack with 1573, which forces the hosts to offer a response. Klaus met the challenge with a simple 370 for the Pirates, sealing their win at 1711. Atlantic soars to 11-10, while Midland drops back to 4-17.

HP Field, Midland: The Predators close out the quad with two straight home matches against the Sharpshooters. Rainmane takes rest for the hosts, while the visitors have Chris out in the first match. Missy didn't hesitate with 556 for Capital City on the first turn, setting them up well initially. Shawn replied with 590 for Midland, not yet showing fatigue despite the heavy schedule. Sprinkles fired back with 576 for the Sharpshooters, doubling up their offense to challenge the hosts. Americus managed 324 for the Predators, unable to cover the deficit at the halfway mark. Lorde trailed off with 339 for Capital City, potentially allowing the hosts a path back into the game. Fuchsia had clean swings but still clipped the boundary to end at 345 for Midland, wasting the chance to catch up. Pauline didn't secure the game with 329 for the Sharpshooters, their final score holding at 1800. Kitty failed at 100 for the Predators, closing their loss at 1359 in the first match. Capital City is up to 6-5, while Midland is 4-18.

HP Field, Midland: In the rematch,the Predators put Kitty on the bench, while the Sharpshooters go without Pauline as her sophomore slump has persisted. Chris flicked 345 for Capital City on the opening turn, a middling start for the visitors. Shawn covered it with 434 for Midland, giving them the initial lead by a thin margin. Missy had a powerful pace before ending on a high hit that downed her quickly at 121 for the Sharpshooters. Rainmane went off with 850 for the Predators, extending their lead at the midway mark. Sprinkles hacked 434 for Capital City, but she didn't do much to help erase the deficit. Americus attacked with a lethal pace, clubbing 577 for Midland to boost their lead again. Lorde surrendered with 235 for the Sharpshooters, suffering the loss at 1135 overall. Fuchsia kept it simple with 81 to ice the Predators' win at 1942. Midland splits the week 3-3, rising to 5-18, while Capital City is down to 6-6.

We'll be back on Sunday with the return of Select for week 11.

Elite Cricket 2019 - Week 10

Week 10 rolls on with Elite action Wednesday and Thursday, beginning with...

Toyota Pitch, Freedom: The Cascades give Nikolai a game off in this meeting, while the Prestige sit Citrus in the first of their five games this week. Acorn took a stumble with 180 for Lighton at the start, putting them in a tough position right from the start. Jasmine fired back with 763 for Freedom, giving the hosts a large lead. Spirit fired back with 675 for the Prestige on the second attack, enough to cover the deficit for now. Roxy countered with 545 for the Cascades, protecting their lead at the halfway mark. Nicole went with 308 for Lighton, which wasn't enough to regain a temporary lead. Stripes replied with 350 for Freedom, again protecting their lead heading into the final turn. Shiny managed 187, but that left the Prestige short at 1550 in another loss. Stinky added 289 for the Cascades, icing their win at 1947. Freedom is up to 8-8, while Lighton drops to 5-12.

AT&T Oceanside Stadium, Oceanside: The Waves meet Coastal rivals in the Volcanoes, as Jason V. takes regular rest for the hosts and the visitors sit Cowzart. Starlight fell at 180 for Pacific, giving them a rough start to the table-topping rivalry match. Snuggle fired back with 585 for Oceanside, establishing the early advantage for the hosts. Ms. Kitty clubbed 600 for the Volcanoes to get them back on track. Celestia had the pace but not the longevity for the Waves, ending at 379 to weaken their lead midway through the game. Twinkie I attacked with 504 for Pacific, sensing they could take the upper hand. Josie didn't get much back with 283 for Oceanside, putting them slightly behind late in the game. Leonette hit a solid 371 for the Volcanoes at the end, giving them a final score of 1655. Dewey couldn't catch up, his 328 leaving the Waves short at 1575. Pacific pulls off the road upset to get to 12-6, while Oceanside gets pulled down to 14-5.

Nike Field, Commerce: The surging Tradewinds sit their captain Tigerette for unexpected rest, while the Flames come back from a bye with their captain Crystal sitting out. Violetta had an unusually bad start with 192 for Queens, a recurring theme for poor lead-off turns from visitors. Solaris scooped up an even 500 for Commerce, staking out a solid lead for the hosts. Briana saved the Flames by slugging 1439 to pull them far ahead on the second attack. Taylor S. barely responded at all with 280, stunned at how quickly things went sour for the Tradewinds. Mario coasted in with 290 for Queens, just covering the previous damage to maintain their lead. Niki couldn't break the run of mediocrity with 267 for Commerce, making a comeback unlikely. Hannah went with 328 for the Flames at the end, capping their offense at 2249. Rosemary attacked with 611 for the Tradewinds, but they still suffered defeat at 1658. Queens jumps to 10-8, while Commerce slides back to 14-8.

GE Stadium, Southridge: The Defenders are back in action after a bye, with their captain Debby sitting out, while the visiting Knights play without Melissa for regular rest. Kiwi showed some bite with 724 for Terrace City, giving them a healthy lead initially. Bianca showed some pace but shoved a swing out of play to end with 385 in a weaker start for Southridge. Jennifer added 529 for the Knights on the second attack, strengthening their advantage. Stephanie got distracted and fell with 96 for the Defenders, an embarrassing showing in front of her older sister's side. Oreo piled on with 534 for Terrace City, boosting their lead again. Wario posted 556 for Southridge in a respectable response, but it likely won't change things for the hosts. Quincy replied with 603 for the Knights, capping their strong offense at 2390. Caitlin spun 729 for the Defenders in a late rally, but they still fell short at 1766. Terrace City jumps to 12-11 while Southridge is 3-16.

Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The host Tridents will give Spot regular rest here, while the Defenders finish a doubleheader with Stephanie sitting out. Bianca did alright with 376 for Southridge on the opening turn, but they'll need a bit more than that to feel safe. Precious slipped at a mild 225 for Pronger, causing them to start from behind. Debby added 388 for the Defenders, essentially doubling their offense with the effort. Zach made a gain with 454 for the Tridents, trying to keep them competitive. Wario took a quick swing that allowed a ball to sneak behind him, ending his turn at a simple 334 for Southridge. Potter scooped 595 for Pronger on his turn, pulling them ahead with a player each to go. Caitlin kept the Defenders balanced with 371, forcing a response to their final score of 1469. Lize dropped off with 112 for the Tridents, costing them the game with a total of 1386. Southridge is lucky to rise to 4-16, while Pronger frustratingly falls to 10-7.

Verizon Field, Pacific: The Volcanoes play their second game of the week with Starlight sitting on the bench, while the Crowns sit Cassie as they look to steal a game on the road. Kayla lined 541 for Royal at the start, a positive attack early in the game. Ms. Kitty answered with 550 for Pacific, making it an extremely close game at first. Jake lowered the stakes with 310 for the Crowns, weakening their advantage. Twinkie I replied with 484 for the Volcanoes, giving them a more noticeable lead halfway through the game. Nightfur charged with 674 for Royal this time, covering the deficit with force. Leonette took a fall at 96 for Pacific, destroying the lead they held late in the game. Brownie churned out 373 for the Crowns to give them a total of 1898. Cowzart produced 256 for the Volcanoes, leaving them short of the mark with 1386 in the loss. Royal's surprise fifth straight road win carries them to 7-12, while Pacific drops to 12-7.

Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Waves play two straight in Lighton, sitting Josie for this game, while the Prestige begin a busy segment of games with Acorn serving as a spectator. Snuggle ripped 662 for Oceanside at the start. Citrus took a fall at 250 for Lighton, unable to recover much of the deficit with her mediocre turn. Celestia added on with 434 for the Waves, building their lead a little higher. Spirit carved out 445 for the Prestige, keeping the deficit level at the midway mark. Dewey did well with 542 for Oceanside, strengthening their lead again. Nicole was downed with a high hit at 205 for Lighton, likely ending their comeback effort. Jason V. capped the Waves' offense with 479, giving them a total of 2117. Shiny tried to make a save but fell with 441 for the Prestige, leaving them at 1341 overall in the loss. Oceanside is up to 15-5, comfortably atop the division, while Lighton slid to 5-13.

Sony Stadium, Queens: The Flames give Hannah regular rest, while the Prestige play their third of five games this week with Shiny sitting out. Acorn swung his way to 635 for Lighton on the opening turn, returning to the lineup with a vengeful kick. Crystal hit 305 for Queens in response, a weaker start for the host side. Citrus rallied with 576 to add onto the Prestige lead with a strong second attack. Violetta answered with 652 for the Flames, cutting into the deficit a bit as she tries to save the hosts. Spirit barreled 681 for Lighton on the counterattack, keeping their lead secure for another turn. Briana fell with 287 for Queens, unable to replicate her last outing as it looks like their headed to a loss. Nicole dropped with 112 for the Prestige, setting their final score at 2004. Mario couldn't make the comeback, his 80 points leaving the Flames with 1324. Lighton is up to 6-13, while Queens drops back to 10-9.

Apple Park, Todavía: The Stills and Cascades begin a home-and-home doubleheader here, with Easter sitting for the Stills and Stinky on the bench for performance reasons for the Cascades. Jasmine stayed strong with 605 for Freedom, putting out an immediate challenge to the hosts. Ruby showed just as much strength with 674 for Todavía, edging the hosts ahead initially. Roxy kept the scoring high with 691 for the Cascades on her turn, challenging the hosts again. Sierra raised the stakes again with 729 for the Stills, keeping them ahead at the halfway mark. Nikolai took a step back with 529 for Freedom, but it was still enough to cover the deficit. Bells dropped off harder at 447 for Todavía, but they retain a small lead heading into the final turn. Stripes set the final score with 616 individually for a total of 2441 for the Cascades. Prism couldn't keep up, her 316 leaving the Stills short at 2166. Freedom escapes the bonanza with a 9-8 record, while Todavía sinks to 7-13.

Toyota Pitch, Freedom: In the rematch, the visiting Stills sit Bells, while the host Cascades keep Stinky sidelined after winning without him. Ruby show some of the same tenacity from last game with 454 for Todavía at the start this time. Jasmine slammed 769 for Freedom this time, putting them ahead right away. Sierra fired back with 503 for the Stills, keeping things competitive with the nice chunk of offense. Roxy kept the Cascades in control with 674 on her second attack, building their lead halfway through the game. Easter couldn't keep up with 391 for Todavía, hurting the visitors' comeback chances. Nikolai slowed with 245 for Freedom, potentially endangering their lead late in the game. Prism collected 569 for the Stills, covering the deficit with their final score of 1917. Stripes had a good pace, bailing her out when a high hit ended her turn at 370 to give the Cascades a win at 2058. Freedom sweeps the home-and-home to get to 10-8, while Todavía unluckily drops to 7-14.

Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige cycle Nicole out of the lineup for this game, while the Waves will try to take another victory without Celestia in the lineup. Snuggle led off with 550 for Oceanside, a slightly slower start than in the previous meeting. Acorn answered with 652 for Lighton, putting the hosts ahead this time. Josie showed good pace for the Waves, but her 445 gave them a smaller lead than before. Citrus faded with 220 for the Prestige at the midway point, unable to cover the deficit this time. Dewey didn't do much to protect Oceanside's lead, chipping a simple 292 on his turn. Spirit did just enough to give Lighton a lead with 422, leaving the result of the game up to the final players. Jason V. made a good push with 539 to give the Waves a total of 1826. Shiny faltered with 185 after false-starting on her first attempt, leaving the Prestige at a loss again with 1479. Oceanside soars to 16-5, while Lighton dives again to 6-14.

Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: Nicole will sit for a second time this week as the Prestige meet the Crowns in the week 10 finale; the hosts have Brownie on the bench for regular rest. Acorn skidded with 345 for Lighton, feeling the fatigue of a heavy schedule. Kayla got lost in thought and let a ball skip over her bat, ending her turn early with just 96 for Royal. Citrus butchered the chance to boost the lead, falling at 192 with a quick exit. Jake didn't help the low-scoring cause at all with just 156 on his turn, sending the Crowns stumbling into the halfway point. Spirit, who's played all five Lighton games this week, showed weakness with 249 in this appearance. Nightfur had a measly 146 for Royal, letting another opportunity to catch up go to waste. Shiny shined with 669 for the Prestige, setting their final score at 1455. Cassie fell at 90 points for the Crowns, confirming their loss at 488 overall. Both teams remain firmly in the relegation zone, as Lighton is up to 7-14, just a half game back of the 7-13 Royal side.

This segment of the week is over, with Premier set to take over for Friday and Saturday (and maybe Sunday if necessary). Currently, the Tournament may have to be pushed back another week for its start, which would make it ready to go on April 8 if unable to start on April 1.

Select Cricket 2019 - Week 10

We're back for cricket in a week where it takes sole possession of the spotlight as pool is on a break to set up for the upcoming Tournament. First up...

Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: These two teams begin a home-and-home set, with the Nighthawks sitting Luigi in the first leg, while the Meteors bench Hoot for regular rest. Peach lined 519 for North Modernistic on the opening turn, a threatening start. Princess answered with only 177 for Viewpoint Sound, giving the hosts an uphill battle early on. Cheddar tabbed 348 for the Nighthawks, adding a little more to their lead with her attack. Frosty missed a swing for the Meteors, but only after collecting 562 to cut into the deficit a bit. Gal had a rough time with 258 for North Modernistic, unable to support their lead any better. Nibbles wasted the opportunity with 96 for Viewpoint Sound, causing them to fall farther behind in the low-scoring game. Lionel added 395 for the Nighthawks at the end, sealing their offense at 1519. Dani made a hard push with 600 at the end, but the Meteors still fell with 1435. North Modernistic heads home at 15-6, while Viewpoint Sound dips to 7-8 ahead of the second game in the home-and-home.

IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: The Meteors look for revenge as they begin a four-game road trip with Nibbles sitting out, while the Nighthawks bench Gal again at home. Princess again had a rough start with 247 for Viewpoint Sound getting them out of the gate sloppily. Peach was stronger at home, wrangling 839 before falling on a missed swing to give North Modernistic a big lead. Hoot showed some poise with 561 for the Meteors, keeping them withing striking distance with his effort. Cheddar offset much of that damage with 476 for the Nighthawks, protecting their lead. Frosty continued to keep Viewpoint Sound close, her 451 leaving them a little shy of the hosts' score. Lionel dropped at 170 for North Modernistic, the rough outing shaking their lead heading into the final turn. Dani let the Meteors down with 176, unable to force the hosts to respond to their final score of 1435. Luigi emphatically hit 625 for the Nighthawks at the end, sealing the win at 2110 in his return to the lineup. North Modernistic rises again to 16-6, while Viewpoint Sound is at 7-9 after the two-game sweep.

FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Sharks will take this chance to rest their captain Graham as he slumps, while the Monarchs begin a doubleheader with Pounce taking his turn to rest. Mams started with an alright 327 for Southern on the opening turn. Chelsea replied with 454 for Eastside to give them the initial lead. Panda got the Monarchs on a stronger track, slashing 714 on the second attack to easily cover the deficit. Taylor M. got 526 back for the Sharks, doing well to mitigate the damage at the halfway mark. Dominic had a decent 423 for Southern on his turn, doing well to protect the lead. Gizmo fired back with 486 for Eastside, making it an extremely close game with a player each to go. Salmo had a middling 276 for the Monarchs, leaving them with a final score of 1740. Cubby wasted the opportunity with only 192 on his turn, leaving the Sharks at a loss with 1658. Southern gets a surprise rare win to get to 5-16, while Eastside drops to 3-13.

Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: Coastal rivals clash, with the Meteors sitting Princess as she'll watch while in a slump, while the Monarchs sit Salmo in this game. Hoot chopped 387 for Viewpoint Sound, a decent performance from the veteran. Mams didn't quite seem to get into a rhythm for Southern, falling at 240 after posting sporadic swings. Frosty surged with 605 for the Meteors on the second attack, building their lead up quite nicely. Panda dropped at a mere 50 points for the Monarchs, allowing the visitors to dictate the pace of the game. Nibbles gathered another 456 for Viewpoint Sound, protecting their lead efficiently. Pounce couldn't do enough with 227 to get Southern back on track, his team showing fatigue from their quick turnaround. Dani added 285 for the Meteors at the end, giving them 1733 overall. Dominic's 115 left the Monarchs with a losing total of 632, by far their worst game of the year. Viewpoint Sound is 8-9, while Southern slides back to 5-17.

IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: The Nighthawks rest Lionel for this game, while the Spiders have not played in three calendar weeks and will sit Avril in this difficult matchup. Waluigi managed to scrape together 376 for Web City at the start of the game, taking some time to shake off the rust. Peach answered with 434 for North Modernistic to give them a tiny lead initially. Ted had pace at first, but a bad swing downed his effort at 242 for the Spiders. Cheddar kept a balanced posture as she cranked up 796 for the Nighthawks. Jack was unable to cover the deficit, posting an acceptable 361 for Web City on his turn. Gal countered with 405 for North Modernistic, covering the most recent damage to maintain their lead. Chicky Phil flicked only 168 for the Spiders, confirming their loss at 1147 to snap a six-game winning streak. Luigi only took 112 for the Nighthawks, but it was enough to win at 1747, their eighth straight victory. North Modernistic surges to 17-6, while Web City drops back to 11-10.

Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Spurs have Mitchell on the bench as they go for blood against a Meteors team in its fourth game of the week; the visitors sit Dani for this match. Princess whacked 445 for Viewpoint Sound, a solid return to the lineup against her former team. Spice got about half of it back with 242 for Victoria in another dud of a lead-off turn for the captain. Hoot thundered his way to 484 for the Meteors on a pacey but quick turn. Yekaterina looked to have a rally going, but her 395 caused the Spurs to lose a little more ground at the midway mark. Frosty didn't put the game away with 345 for Viewpoint Sound, leaving the door open for the hosts again. Sage couldn't get Victoria back into the low-scoring fight with just 167 added to their score. Nibbles let a ball jump over his bat to end with 185 for the Meteors, giving them a total of 1459 in a sloppy game. Strawberry made a push with 556 for the Spiders at the end, giving them 1360 in the narrow loss. Viewpoint Sound is lucky to get back to 9-9, while Victoria's slide continues down to 12-10.

Home Depot Forum, Web City: Northeastern rivals clash with Jack taking regular rest for the hosts, while the visiting Lumberjacks sit Gabe this time out. Whiskers started off with 431 for Maplewood in a solid performance in a difficult road environment. Waluigi shot back with 655 for Web City, giving them the initial lead against their regional rivals. Diddley countered with 495 for the Lumberjacks, covering the deficit with a solid response. Ted kept the Spiders in control with 674 to add to their lead at the halfway mark. Summer kept Maplewood in the fight with 641 on her turn, covering the deficit again. Avril faded with only 85 for Web City, causing the hosts to fall behind at the worst moment. Bryant did well with 541 for the Lumberjacks, setting their final score at 2108. Chicky Phil held on well with 420 for the Spiders, but they would take the loss at 1834. Maplewood rose to 12-5, while Web City slips to 11-11.

The Intel Pitch, Diamond: These two teams meet in their only game of the week, with the Union sitting rookie Sydney C. while the Gems put Katelynn on the bench. Ms. Puppy opened with 517 for Modernistic, a good first turn for the visitors. Shadow pulled Diamond ahead with 584, showing a little more strength in his lead-off turn. Daisy rallied with 663 for the Union, giving them a stronger lead on the second attack. Smokey couldn't regain the lead for the Gems with 304 on his turn, giving them some work to do later in the game. Puff I had a decent 361 for Modernistic, weakening their lead a little bit. Pedey tailed off with 308 for Diamond, unable to get a solid pace going as they fall farther behind. Kodiak tripped up at 164 for the Union, leaving them with a final score of 1705. Leonardo failed to catch up with a sorry 230 for the Gems, sticking them with the loss at 1426. Modernistic rises to 9-10, while Diamond drops to 8-12.

UPS Ground, Maplewood: The Lumberjacks are back at home and will rest their captain Diddley against a busy Meteors team that plays without Nibbles as they close a four-game road trip. Princess got things going with 379 for Viewpoint Sound, a reasonable starting point. Whiskers fired back with a fierce 833 for Maplewood, establishing a significant lead. Hoot countered with 650 for the Meteors, getting the visitors right back in the contest. Summer surged with 663 for the Lumberjacks, keeping them firmly ahead at the midway mark. Frosty took a dip in production with 351 for Viewpoint Sound, unable to cover the deficit this time. Bryant chipped in with 504 for Maplewood, building their lead a bit more. Dani faltered with 227 for the Meteors, their total resting at a loss with 1607. Gabe tapped 377 for the Lumberjacks at the end to ice their win at 2377. Maplewood rises to 13-5, while Viewpoint Sound slides to 9-10.

UPS Ground, Maplewood: The Lumberjacks rest Bryant in their second game of a home doubleheader, while the Spiders seek revenge minus Avril in a rematch of Northeastern rivals. Waluigi posted 504 for Web City at the start, giving the visitors a positive start. Whiskers answered with 544 for Maplewood, edging the hosts narrowly ahead. The Spiders replied with 740 from Ted on the second attack, giving them a much stronger second chance at the lead. Diddley chipped 414 for the Lumberjacks, causing them to slip behind halfway through the game. Jack provided 425 for Web City on his turn, keeping their lead steady. Summer didn't pull it back for Maplewood with 379, keeping them at a deficit with a player each to go. Chicky Phil struggled with 144 for the Spiders at the end, leaving them with a total of 1813. Gabe tried to rally but stalled with 337 for the Lumberjacks, leaving them at 1674 in just their second home loss. Web City is 12-11 and Maplewood is 13-6 after the teams split their home-and-home set this week.

IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: The Nighthawks close out the week with a doubleheader, sitting Luigi versus the Specters, who go without Blizzard in the first of a five-game road trip. Sydney S. of Harrison began with 615 in a strong attack to lead off the game. North Modernistic replied with 712 by Peach, pulling ahead in this battle of Select's top teams. Twinkie II responded with 595 for the Specters, keeping the pace of the game high. Cheddar fell at 287 for the Nighthawks, putting them behind midway through the game. Lexi smashed an aggressive 722 for Harrison to strengthen their lead. Gal stumbled with a meager 60 for North Modernistic, likely putting an end to their winning streak. Rudolph kept it simple with 272, icing the Specters' offense with 2204. Lionel rallied with 711 for the Nighthawks, but they still took the loss at 1770. Harrison regains the first place position at 14-5, while North Modernistic dips to 17-7.

Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Arrows will give Dusky regular rest, while the Nighthawks do the same for Cheddar in the week 10 finale. Peach lobbed 606 for North Modernistic, keeping her strong year going with the big opener. Sally fell apart with 112 for Archtown at the start, an unusually weak effort from the first-year captain. Gal got back into form with 560 for the Nighthawks, nearly doubling their offense with the effort. Sleepy B. got knocked back at 296 for the Arrows, their offense not coming together well in this game. Lionel tacked on 490 for North Modernistic, giving their lead another jolt. Hoppy made some progress with 656 for Archtown, but they still face a large deficit on the final turn. Luigi weakened the Nighthawks with 180 on his turn, giving them a total of 1836. A. Charlton couldn't save the day for the Arrows, her 355 leaving them at a loss with 1419. North Modernistic rises again to 18-7, while Archtown sinks to 8-12.

That's all for Select this week. Elite is scheduled to play Wednesday and Thursday for week 10 action.