We're set to go again in Tournament play. Leading off today...
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Mitchell v. Rainmane. The blue cue gets the opener today, playing 10-ball. Victoria's Mitchell showed great composure in a slow-starting game 1 battle. He waited until he could bank the 5-10 combination to the bottom right, succeeding for the win and 1-0 series lead over a hapless Midland's Rainmane. The Spurs' Mitchell didn't get going immediately in game 2, allowing the Predators' Rainmane to enjoy some offense. Mitchell then sparked a six-ball run-out with a 5-7 combination to the top right, and he iced it with a bank on the 10 to the bottom left to clinch the series at 2-0. Rainmane had three multi-ball turns in game 3, but still came up with the loss after missing the 10 at the bottom right. Mitchell tapped it in for the 3-0 series sweep that puts him in a hosting position in the third round.
GE Stadium Events Center, Southridge: Wario v. Citrus. A former Defender visits a current one for 12-ball with the red cue. Southridge's Wario scratched on the game 1 break and gave away a wild-card ball to Lighton's Citrus. This made it easy for Citrus, who had good positioning and needed only three turns to pick up the win and 1-0 series lead. The Defenders' Wario quickly made a three-ball run to stake out a lead in game 2. The Prestige's Citrus would later get her own three-ball run, but it wasn't enough to flip the result, as Wario made his last ball on the next turn for the win to tie the series at 1. Citrus attacked relentlessly in game 3, her positioning and execution outpacing Wario by miles. Citrus won the series 2-1, and she'll visit Golden Pilots captain Valencia in a big-name third-round matchup.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Cassie v. Marsell. The blue cue is back for this 7-ball series. Royal's Cassie made four balls on the break in game 1, with the 2 in the bottom right, the 3 and 5 in the top right, and the 7 for the win at the top side. Cassie leads Whitewater's Marsell 1-0 after the epic opening shot. The Crowns' Cassie made a pair on the opening turn in game 2, but her complex attempt at a combination starting on the 2 didn't produce anything. The Shores' Marsell instead double-potted the 2-7 combination to the bottom right for the win on his only shot, tying the series at 1. Marsell went empty on the break in game 3, but won on his second turn, deflecting off the 2 to sink the 7 at the top right. Marsell came from behind for a 2-1 series win that will send him home to face the Viewpoint Sound Meteors' Dani in round three.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Katharine v. Ms. Kitty. On to 15-ball, which uses the silver cue. Whitewater's Katharine had a solid performance in a back-and-forth battle in game 1, getting a pair at the end to top Pacific's Ms. Kitty. Katharine leads the series 1-0 early on. The Shores' Katharine made a bit of an impact on offense in game 2, especially with her late three-ball run. It wouldn't be enough this time, as the Volcanoes' Ms. Kitty made the final pair for the win, tying the series at 1 game apiece. Another balanced battle occurred in game 3, and this time it was a slow finish. Katharine ultimately prevailed for the 2-1 series win, sending her to the third round.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Brownie v. Shawn. Two surprisingly strong opponents meet in 13-ball with the red cue. Royal's Brownie made one of each suit on the game 1 break, and she never really looked back. Midland's Shawn took too long to set up his last ball, allowing Brownie to easily take the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Predators' Shawn got inside position at the bottom right after a fast-paced start to game 2, while the Crowns' Brownie stubbornly refused to pot Shawn's last ball. Brownie eventually made a mistake defensively, and Shawn made the final pair of shots for the win to tie the series at 1. Game 3 saw Brownie again attack well at first, only to fall to bad decisions and positioning. Shawn received ball-in-hand after Brownie's late missed contact, and Shawn made a pair of shots to win the series 2-1. He'll head to the third round with a hosting position in tow.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Americus v. Kirstin. A venue doubleheader starts with 13-ball and the blue cue. Midland's Americus wasted a hot start in game 1 with absolutely no positioning later on. Everton's Kirstin played patiently until she could strike for the win, going ahead 1-0 in the series after the extended build-up. The Predators' Americus weathered and responded to an initial attack by the Eagles' Kirstin in game 2, but Kirstin wasn't done. The visitor potted a three-ball run as a second wind and took the 8 on the next turn after Americus' desperate shot failed. Kirstin clinched the series at 2-0. Kirstin had the advantage for much of game 3, but a couple of fouls along the way gave Americus a chance to get back in it. Americus did so, pushing a rally at the end for the win. Kirstin settled for the 2-1 series win, which has her in the third round against the Whitewater Shores' Twinkie III.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Fuchsia v. Dusty. Closing the venue doubleheader, Southeastern rivals battle in 15-ball with the silver cue. Midland's Fuchsia had a four-ball run to give her the edge on possession in game 1, despite Golden's Dusty having a three-ball run. At the end, Fuchsia won with a pair to take the 1-0 series lead. The Predators' Fuchsia continued to look good in game 2, until she missed the 4. The Pilots' Dusty won two turns later, converting a 5-15 combination to the top right to tie the series at 1. Dusty kept the momentum going early in game 3, finding a four-ball run at one point. She might have peaked too soon, as Fuchsia took over late and plucked the win for a 2-1 series win. Fuchsia will host the Web City Spiders' Jack in the third round.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Strut v. Sleepy B. More 15-ball is on the way with the red cue. Archtown's Sleepy B. enjoyed the momentum of a four-ball run over the middle of game 1, but her attempt on the 13 led to a scratch. Golden's Strut took advantage, making a 13-15 combination to the top right for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Arrows' Sleepy B. didn't back down in game 2, attacking all-out at some points. She missed on the 10, and the Pilots' Strut silenced her with a double-pot of the 10 to the top left and the 15 to the bottom side. Strut sealed the series at 2-0 with his standout shot. Strut unleashed a six-ball run from the break in game 3, then sparred with Sleepy B. before he won on a three-ball run-out capped by an 11-15 combination to the top right. Strut swept the series 3-0 and will host his round three appearance.
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Rosemary v. Dusty. The visitor's second series today is in 8-ball with the silver cue. Golden's Dusty was intimidating with a five-ball run in game 1, but she failed to support it at all. Commerce's Rosemary also had a five-ball run, but she won on a clever three-ball run-out to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Tradewinds' Rosemary remained strong early in game 2, but couldn't find a shot on the 8. She only got one chance, as the Pilots' Dusty roared back with a six-ball run-out to snag the win, tying the series at 1. Dusty seemed to have a handle on game 3 at first, but Rosemary flipped the script from the last game, rallying on a six-ball run-out for the victory and 2-1 series win. Rosemary will be on the road in the third round, visiting Urban rival Peach of the North Modernistic Nighthawks.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Vladimir v. Wario. Heavy-hitters collide in another silver cue 8-ball set. Stonebridge's Vladimir started hot in game 1 and held a lead throughout. The ending was tense as Vladimir twice missed the 8 only for Southridge's Wario to miss on his last ball both times. Vladimir did win, taking the 1-0 series lead in the process. The Defenders' Wario took a bit more control in game 2, attacking well initially to keep things close with the Wolves' Vladimir. At the end, Wario unleashed a six-ball run-out for the win, tying the series at 1. In game 3, Vladimir jumped out to a big lead, and when Wario tried to catch up, he accidentally handled a ball, giving Vladimir ball-in-hand for a three-ball run-out. Vladimir converted for the 2-1 series win, which allows him to host the Harrison Specters' Sydney S. in the third round.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Max v. Sleepy B. The visitor plays her second straight series in this venue, doing 13-ball with the silver cue. Archtown's Sleepy B. was all over game 1 initially, and while Golden's Max made a three-ball run to make it look close, Sleepy B. easily made the 8 at the top side. Sleepy B. owns a 1-0 series lead. The Arrows' Sleepy B. had a creative kick on the 13 to the top left in game 2, but other than that, her offense stalled out too soon. The Pilots' Max patiently counterattacked as the game progressed, walking away with the win to tie the series at 1. Sleepy B. was frustrated with a scratch and poor positioning in game 3, leading to her accidentally making the 8 early to gift the win and the 2-1 series to Max. In round three, Max will host the Capital City Sharpshooters' Lorde.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Shaggy v. Jack. The red cue cycles in for Rotation. Whitewater's Shaggy had an awful break in game 1, but managed to drag a lead out of the wreckage. Web City's Jack put up a fight to tie the game late before he missed contact on the 15. Shaggy then won 8-7 to take a 1-0 series lead. The Shores' Shaggy had a little easier time gaining the lead in game 2, again getting to the brink of victory before losing her touch. The Spiders' Jack slowly rallied back into it, then won on a three-ball run-out for the 8-7 result. This tied the series at 1. Game 3 saw another tight start, followed by the players staying even right to the end. Shaggy just escaped with an 8-6 win and a 2-1 series win. She'll be on the road in the third round.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sally v. Lionel. The red cue goes again in Rotation. Archtown's Sally made a ball on the break in game 1, but North Modernistic's Lionel took the early lead soon after. Sally pulled even a couple of times, but Lionel held her off for the 8-6 win and 1-0 series lead. The Nighthawks' Lionel had some struggles with scratches in game 2, unraveling his small initial lead. The Arrows' Sally took over with a five-ball run, and after Lionel's last scratch, she made the 8 to the top side and the 10 to the top right for a game-winning double-pot. Sally's 8-2 win tied the series at 1. Lionel came to play in game 3, quickly getting on the brink of victory. Sally got a couple back, but Lionel won 8-2 and took the series 2-1. He'll host Strawberry of the Victoria Spurs in the third round.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Slinks v. Sydney C. The red cue continues in this Urban Derby 12-ball series. Westside's Slinks held the lead throughout game 1, but Modernistic's Sydney C. made sure to make it close. Sydney C. did have a wild-card ball at the end, but she couldn't make her last ball before Slinks took the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Union's Sydney C. got down to her last ball in game 2, but she couldn't do anything with it at the top side. The Rockers' Slinks then turned lethal, with a five-ball run-out setting her ahead 2-0 in the series. Slinks didn't have the best break in game 3, and Sydney C. made her pay for it, smashing a five-ball run on her first turn. Sydney C. would easily get the consolation win, but Slinks won the series 2-1 and will host Hershey of the Stonebridge Wolves in round three.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Katharine v. Ice Cream. The host's second series today is in 8-ball with the silver cue. Whitewater's Katharine had a four-ball run and a three-ball run over her first two turns, topping a pair of three-ball runs from Boston's Ice Cream. Katharine won with the 8 at the bottom right for a 1-0 series lead. The Swifts' Ice Cream woke up with seven balls over the last two turns of game 2, while the Shores' Katharine tried and failed to weather that storm. Ice Cream's big attack tied the series at 1. Ice Cream kept up that ridiculous level of play with a pair of four-ball runs on her only two turns in game 3, shutting out Katharine in the decisive game. Ice Cream took the series 2-1 and will host the Everton Eagles' Bear in the third round.
Coca-Cola Field Exhibition Center, Boston: Puff II v. Sarah. A veteran and a rookie close the day in 13-ball with the silver cue. A close battle in game 1 went favorably for Tysini's Sarah, who pulled off a tough kick to the top left and then put the 8 there as well for the 1-0 series lead over Boston's Puff II. The Hummingbirds' Sarah came out swinging with a five-ball run to start game 2. The Swifts' Puff II tried to use defensive positioning as much as possible, but she couldn't stop Sarah from eventually winning, despite the rookie's occasional mistakes. Sarah clinched the series at 2-0. In game 3, Sarah continued to attack well, holding off a fierce effort from Puff II once again to earn the win for a 3-0 series sweep. Sarah will hit the road again in the third round, visiting Viewpoint Sound Meteors leader Hoot.
That's it for today. Thursday's action will be the last before a one-day break.
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