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Friday, April 12, 2019

Elite Cricket 2019 - Week 12

Elite action is back and aiming for a two-day run in Week 12. First up...


Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: Jake will sit out for the host Crowns after a pool appearance, while Neopolitan does the same after appearing twice for the Surfers. Watermelon managed 357 for Pearl at the start of the game, unable to make a bigger impact early on. Kayla fired off 633 for Royal at the start, giving the hosts a noticeable advantage. Boots replied with 490 for the Surfers, covering the deficit with the solid output. Nightfur took 324 for the Crowns, helping them recover a smaller lead at the halfway mark. Bright managed 245 for Pearl, causing their progress toward a comeback to slow. Brownie protected the Royal lead with 336 on her turn, an efficient outing. Beth made a push with 645 for the Surfers, capping their offense at 1737 to force a response from the hosts. Cassie had a good pace but exited at 349 after a high swing, leaving the Crowns short at 1642. Pearl escapes with a fortunate win to get to 16-8, while Royal is 7-15 after the heartbreaking loss.


Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Crowns complete a tripleheader with two games versus the Tridents. Kayla is out for the Crowns here, while the Tridents sit Potter for rest. Jake began with 504 for Royal in his return to the lineup, making a pacey impact immediately. Precious put Pronger ahead by the narrowest of margins with 506 on her opening turn. Nightfur had the pace, but she didn't last that long, ending with 366 for the Crowns to take a smaller lead this time. Spot launched 525 to keep the Tridents ahead in the middle of the game. Brownie was quickly stifled at 115 for Royal, unable to cover the deficit with the poor outing. Zach answered with 441, keeping Pronger's offense steady and secure. Cassie held up well with 357 for the Crowns, but they will suffer defeat at 1342. Lize tacked on a clean 500 for the Tridents at the end to ice their win at 1972. Pronger wins the first battle with Royal, as the hosts rise to 12-7 while the visitors dip to 7-16.


Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Tridents try to double it up with Precious resting, while the Crowns will give Brownie the game off this time. Kayla offered a decent 464 for Royal at the start of this rematch, a slower start than in the previous game. Spot went for a high-pace game and got burned when his swing went too high, ending at 447 as Pronger starts narrowly behind. Jake doubled the Crowns offense with 466 on the second attack, keeping them competitive. Zach didn't match it, but his 420 for the Tridents didn't cost them too much in pursuit. Nightfur tried to push Royal forward, but a poor swing downed her at 329, weakening their lead slightly. Potter stormed back into the lineup with 764 for Pronger, solidifying their advantage with a player each to go. Cassie bailed at 214 for the Crowns in the end, leaving them at a loss with 1473. Lize iced the win with 425 individually to give the Tridents 2056 overall. Pronger jumps again to 13-7, while Royal's slide hits five games and 7-17 overall.


Apple Park, Todavía: Big names sit in this meeting, as the Stills give Ruby rest while the Flames do the same for Violetta. Crystal broke free of her slump with 593 for Queens on the opening turn, a refreshing change of pace for the struggling captain. Sierra fired back with 511 for Todavía, keeping them withing striking distance early on. Briana answered with 560 for the Flames on the second attack, keeping their offense dangerous against a shallower opponent. Bells dropped off a bit with 414 for the Stills, causing them to slip farther behind. Mario fell apart on 242 for Queens, destabilizing their lead as the offense slows in this game. Easter made a decent gain with 368 for Todavía, getting the hosts back in the game heading into the final turn. Hannah exploded with 879 for the Flames at the end, closing their attack at 2274. Prism fell short with 327 for the Stills, leaving them at a loss with 1620. Queens soars to 13-10, while Todavía falls into a three-way tie for 9th at 7-17, far back of the safe zone.


AT&T Oceanside Stadium, Oceanside: Nikolai will rest for the Cascades in the first game of their doubleheader, while the Waves put Josie on the bench for rest. Jasmine slugged 1059 for Freedom, setting the tone against a fearsome opponent. Snuggle refused to roll over, smashing 941 for Oceanside on their opening turn to mitigate the damage done. Roxy didn't come anywhere near the first turn's pace, adding just 232 for the Cascades. Celestia provided a better second attack for the Waves with 514, pulling them ahead at the midway mark. Stripes answered with 457 for Freedom, proving able to cover the deficit this time. Dewey floated an even 700 for Oceanside to keep them in control with a player each to go. Stinky collapsed at 144 for the Cascades, leaving their losing total at 1892. Jason V. was alright with 345, enough to cap the Waves' win at an even 2500. Oceanside rallied up to 18-8, while Freedom dips to 10-9.


Toyota Pitch, Freedom: The Crowns continue their four-game road trip in the Eastern Hills, sitting Nightfur in the third match, while the host Cascades sit Roxy upon their return home. Kayla posted 481 for Royal on the first turn, giving the visitors a solid start. Jasmine fired off 635 for Freedom in response, giving them a slight lead after one turn. Jake choked up at 230 for the Crowns, lightly covering the deficit that faced the visitors. Nikolai managed 421 to add onto the Cascades lead at the halfway mark. Brownie crashed out at just 130 for Royal, causing the visitors to remain in a trailing position this time. Stripes chugged on with 664 for Freedom, boosting their lead late in the game. Cassie's 285 was short of the mark to flip the game, leaving the Crowns at yet another loss with 1126. Stinky rapped 555 for the Cascades at the end to seal their win at 2275. Freedom's convincing win sees them up to 11-9, while Royal dips to 7-18 with their fourth loss of the week.


Apple Park, Todavía: The T-Line Derby goes next, with the Stills giving Prism rest after another pool appearance, while the Knights have Quincy resting to close their five-game road trip. Kiwi produced a dud with only 128 for Terrace City, getting them off to a weak start in the minor rivalry match. Ruby fired off 796 for Todavía on the opening turn, giving them a large initial lead. Jennifer got some of it back with 487 for the Knights, trying to keep them competitive. Sierra lost a little ground with 361 for the Stills with a slightly poorer turn. Oreo couldn't help much for Terrace City, falling with 128 on her turn. Bells did enough with 305 for Todavía to keep the hosts in control. Melissa made a solid push with 605 for the Knights, but they still took the loss at 1348. Easter added a simple 324 for the Stills at the end, capping their win at 1786. Todavía gets a spark up to 8-17, while Terrace city dips to 14-12.


Sony Stadium, Queens: The Crowns close their four-game road trip with a Castle Derby, sitting Cassie while the host Flames rest Mario in this massive rivalry match. Kayla looked for pace initially, but her 292 left Royal in a rough position early on. Crystal responded with 694 for Queens, easily besting the work of her former teammate. Jake didn't cover the deficit, his 272 for the Crowns only putting a dent in the work they'll need to do for a comeback. Violetta smashed 919 for the Flames in response, boosting their lead with the massive performance. Nightfur had virtually no answer with 152 for Royal, as it appears the visitors will be left wanting at the end of their trip. Briana shelved 594 for Queens, using excellent early pace to build a big attack. Brownie sliced a clean 500 for the Crowns at the end, confirming their losing total at 1216. Hannah grabbed 441 to complete the Flames' offense at 2648 in the convincing win. Queens is up to 14-10, while Royal sinks to 7-19.


Audi Knights Pitch, Terrace City: The Knights boldly sit their captain Kiwi against a dangerous opponent, while the visiting Volcanoes begin a doubleheader with Twinkie I on the bench. Starlight had 327 for Pacific early on, with plenty of pace but not nearly enough longevity on the turn. Jennifer responded with 629 for Terrace City, giving the hosts the early lead. Ms. Kitty fired back with a hefty 755 for the Volcanoes to keep the hosts under pressure. Oreo countered with 456 for the Knights, making it an incredibly close game at the midway mark. Leonette faded with only 264 for Pacific, giving them only a weak advantage at this stage. Quincy grabbed 339 to pull Terrace City narrowly ahead with a player each to go. Cowzart flipped a poor 193 for the Volcanoes, their late fade on offense leaving them at a total of 1539. Melissa delivered a punishing 734 for the Knights, sealing their win at 2158. Terrace City bounces back to 15-12, while Pacific slips to 13-9.


Verizon Field, Pacific: The Volcanoes complete their doubleheader at home, with their captain Starlight taking rest, while the visiting Cascades sit Stinky due to his road struggles this year. Jasmine tipped a ball backward off the base of her bat, ending at 250 for Freedom in a quick exit. Ms. Kitty chopped another 709 for Pacific, pacing them to a significant lead. Roxy dropped off at a meager 112 for the Cascades, coming nowhere near meeting the deficit. Twinkie I made a small addition to the Volcanoes' lead with 321 on her turn. Nikolai roared back with 561 for Freedom, trying to put a little pressure on the hosts. Leonette covered that damage with 696 for Pacific, maintaining control of the game with the fierce and pacey attack. Stripes didn't have another push for the Cascades, her 270 leaving them at a loss with 1193. Cowzart tapped just 108 for the Volcanoes at the end to close up their win at 1834. Pacific is back on track at 14-9, while Freedom takes a dive to 11-10.


Sony Stadium, Queens: The Flames remain at home and sit Briana for rest from her pool appearance, while the Stills choose to give Sierra a game off in this contest. Ruby scattered 373 for Todavía, losing her control late in the turn just before she clipped the boundary. Crystal clubbed 500 for Queens, putting them ahead by a thin margin early on. Bells went with 350 for the Stills, keeping their offense steady but also a little low. Violetta shot back with 611 for the Flames, extending their lead quite easily midway through the game. Easter managed only 310 for Todavía, as the visitors struggle to keep up with a more powerful foe. Mario made a desperate save on his turn, but his constricted swing led to an exit soon after with 535 to add to the Queens lead. Prism's 96 made it officially a loss for the Stills with a total of 1129, which is their sixth straight road loss. Hannah tacked on 476 for the Flames to ice their win at 2122. Queens moves up to 15-10, while Todavía gets bumped to 8-18.


Nike Field, Commerce: Week 12 ends here with strong teams clashing, with the visiting Volcanoes sitting Cowzart while the host Tradewinds go without Niki. Starlight had a decent 363 to start Pacific's offense in the week's finale. Tigerette didn't match the mark with 314 for Commerce, but she did alright to keep things close initially. Ms. Kitty upped the pace with 480 for the Volcanoes, challenging the hosts with a stronger attack. Solaris didn't keep up with 396 for the Tradewinds, causing the deficit to grow a bit in the middle of the game. Twinkie I served up 511 for Pacific, continuing to build their lead effectively. Taylor S. made an absolute mess of her turn with just 50 for Commerce, making a comeback for the hosts unlikely. Leonette lifted another 407 to ice the Volcanoes' offense at 1761. Rosemary managed only 260 as the Tradewinds ended up with 1020 in the brutal loss. Both teams move to 15-9 with the result.

We're done for this week in Elite. Tournament play goes after Friday's cricket action, while Premier will have the floor throughout the weekend.

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