We're here for the last standard day of the Play-In Round. Leading off...
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Graham v. Shaggy. A former captain hosts a current one in 9-ball with the silver cue. Central's Graham did good work in game 1, ripping a five-ball run-out sparked by a lucky shot to beat Whitewater's Shaggy. Graham leads the series 1-0. The Warriors' Graham kept it going in game 2, benefiting from the Shores' Shaggy scratching on her only shot. Graham then had a four-ball run-out capped by a 5-9 combination to the bottom side for the win to seal the series at 2-0. Graham worked well in game 3, taking a steady stream of offense rather than a burst. Shaggy was unable to adapt, and Graham won with the final pair of shots to sweep the series 3-0.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Hershey v. Tigerette. The blue cue is on for 10-ball between these tough competitors. Commerce's Tigerette had a four-ball run in game 1, but ended with a scratch on the 8. Stonebridge's Hershey took over to make the last two shots for the win and a 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Hershey took over game 2 after a slow start on both sides saw the Tradewinds' Tigerette miss on the 3. Hershey unleashed a seven-ball run-out for the win to clinch the series at 2-0. Hershey had another good attack in game 3, making the first three and the last three balls in the game while splitting the middle with Tigerette. Hershey won the series 3-0.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Kitty v. Sweetheart. Southeastern rivals clash in 12-ball with the silver cue. Boston's Sweetheart squandered good positioning in game 1, giving away a wild-card ball and taking a scratch on consecutive turns. Midland's Kitty then used the flexibility to make a three-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Predators' Kitty ripped down a four-ball run from the break, but needed the side pockets to close. The Swifts' Sweetheart made five balls over two turns, but couldn't quite settle her last shot, and Kitty struck the top side for the win to secure the series at 2-0. Kitty made a pair on the break, but couldn't solve positioning after. Sweetheart used a four-ball run to establish her lead, and then cautiously played around before earning the win. Kitty won the series 2-1.
GE Stadium Events Center, Southridge: Bianca v. Sarah. The red cue is up for an Accuracy series. Tysini's Sarah had a slow start and an ugly finish to game 1, while Southridge's Bianca was only mildly bad at the start. Bianca held her lead well and sealed it with a late double-pot, winning 2-5 to take a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 started off with solid play, then devolved into troubles on both sides in the middle. The Hummingbirds' Sarah wasn't at her best this time either, and saw the opportunity to win slip away with two late misses. The Defenders' Bianca sealed a 3-5 win to take the series at 2-0. Sarah mailed it in for game 3, and while Bianca wasn't great, her 3-6 win made it a 3-0 series sweep.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Jane v. Megan. The silver cue cycles back in for this 9-ball series between Junior club-mates. Oceanside's Megan had a pair of three-ball runs in game 1, but she missed a 7-9 combination to the top left. Stonebridge's Jane recovered from early misfortune in time to make a three-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Jane had a rough start to game 2 as well, but this time the Waves' Megan also struggled. Jane found her way with a five-ball run-out, locking in the series at 2-0. Game 3 was fairly competitive, but Megan's late miss on the 9 left it in line for Jane to knock into the bottom side. Jane converted, earning the win and 3-0 series sweep.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Jack v. Cowzart. Former club-mates meet in Rotation with the blue cue. Web City's Jack had a surprising burst of offense in the middle and then added a three-ball run-out to take the 8-2 win over Pacific's Cowzart. Jack's surge pushed him to the 1-0 series lead. The Volcanoes' Cowzart roared back in game 2, unwilling to go quietly like many other visitors around the league today. He took and held a lead over the Spiders' Jack, resulting in Cowzart winning 8-3 to tie the series at 1. Cowzart had the early lead in game 3, but this time Jack used a four-ball run to get ahead. Jack would added the last pair for an 8-5 win to take the series 2-1 as he advances to the first round.
McDonald's Hall, Atlantic: Buddy v. Bianca. The visitor's second series today is in 9-ball with the green cue. Atlantic's Buddy opened with a three-ball run, which Southridge's Bianca answered on a four-ball run before she scratched. Buddy won game 1 with a pair of shots from ball-in-hand, going ahead 1-0 in the series. The Pirates' Buddy looked to start hot again in game 2, but he missed on the 3. The Defenders' Bianca made a savvy deflection off the 3 to bump the 9 to the top left for the win that tied the series at 1. Three-ball runs were the theme in game 3, as Buddy's one run was sandwiched by similar plays from Bianca, who got the win. Bianca completed the comeback for a 2-1 series win.
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Rudolph v. Waluigi. These bitter Northeastern rivals meet for Accuracy with the silver cue after the lunch break. Harrison's Rudolph had a strong performance with a ball on the break, and Web City's Waluigi was just a touch worse. Rudolph won game 1 by a 1-2 score for the 1-0 series lead. The Specters' Rudolph unraveled in game 2, his stellar offense turning into a shaky outing, while the Spiders' Waluigi turned to perfection for the 0-4 win. The series is tied at 1. Game 3 featured one of the league's worst finishes on both sides, as Waluigi failed multiple times to force overtime, and Rudolph narrowly escaped with a 6-7 win to take the series 2-1.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Dustin v. Greg. The purple cue's lone series of the day is in 10-ball. Archtown's Greg worked a pair of three-ball runs in game 1, but Central's Dustin made a three-ball run and took the 10 on his next turn for the win. Dustin owns a 1-0 series lead. The Arrows' Greg was mostly limited to contact and defensive plays in game 2. This didn't prove valuable, as the Warriors' Dustin made the 6 and deflected off the 7 to put the 10 in the bottom left on his last turn. Dustin clinched the series at 2-0. Dustin again played better on offense in game 3, but his bank on the 10 left it at the top right, and Greg knocked it in for the win. Dustin settled for a 2-1 series win.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Melissa v. Sweetheart. A true doubleheader begins with 15-ball with the red cue. Terrace City's Melissa had an early four-ball run and added a pair at the end despite Boston's Sweetheart making a solid push. Melissa leads the series 1-0 after an energetic opener. The Knights' Melissa had another good showing in game 2, playing solid burst offense. The Swifts' Sweetheart didn't have as much luck early on, but she cashed in a three-ball run-out at the end to tie the series at 1 with her win. Melissa continued to play her style in game 3, only for Sweetheart to again capitalize late with a three-ball run-out. Sweetheart claimed the series 2-1 with her late strikes.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Jennifer v. Gradley. The other half of the doubleheader is in 13-ball with the blue cue. Terrace City's Jennifer had all the early offense with a four-ball run off the break, but she couldn't line up the 8. Boston's Gradley applied a little defense and got Jennifer to sink the 8 on illegal contact. Gradley took the gifted win for a 1-0 series lead. The Swifts' Gradley had a three-ball run early in game 2, which the Knights' Jennifer answered shot-for-shot. Jennifer then broke Gradley's defense at the bottom side and pulled away with the win, which tied the series at 1. Game 3 started off remarkably tight, with Jennifer just hanging on to match Gradley's shots. Gradley then scratched on a positional play, and Jennifer took over with four balls over her last two turns for the win and 2-1 series win.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Chimpy v. Andrew. The first chapter of a venue tripleheader is in 12-ball with the blue cue. Freedom's Andrew had a little luck at the right side sandwiched between Westside's Chimpy posting three-ball runs, the latter of which earned him the win. Chimpy is ahead 1-0 in the series. A scratch in the middle of game 2 ruined the Rockers' Chimpy, as it took him too long to get back in position at the top side. The Cascades' Andrew also had to race for positioning, but he won at the bottom side just in time to tie the series at 1. Game 3 saw Andrew assert himself with a smashing break, and he then used a four-ball run-out on the fringes of disaster to beat Chimpy. Andrew took the series 2-1 to advance to the first round.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Slinks v. Leandra. The famous Harrison Specters duo, now established with new teams, battle in Rotation with the silver cue. Westside's Slinks established herself with a four-ball run from the break in game 1. Tysini's Leandra got a little back, but Slinks went unchallenged for the 8-2 win and 1-0 series lead. A slower start in game 2 gave the Hummingbirds' Leandra time to work a four-ball run. The Rockers' Slinks responded with a three-ball run but never got on level terms, and Leandra soon ran away with an 8-4 win to tie the series at 1. Game 3 was very tense at the start, as neither player wanted to cede a point. Leandra eventually took over and won 8-3 after a six-ball run-out, claiming the series as well by a 2-1 margin.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Misty v. Shadow. Captains and Solid Core members wrap up the tripleheader in Accuracy with the blue cue. Both players were excellent until the final ball, when they each missed. Diamond's Shadow made it to force overtime, where Westside's Misty got a late ball on the break. Shadow had no angle and missed, leaving Misty with a 1-2 win and 1-0 series lead. In game 2, both players took a step back, with the Rockers' Misty missing a chance to win in regulation. The Gems' Shadow forced overtime again and then Misty missed on the break. Shadow win 4-5 and tied the series at 1. Game 3 saw Shadow scratch on the break, which proved to be significant as Misty put together a perfect game in a 0-2 win. Misty's brilliant showing also earned her a 2-1 series win.
Subway Arena, Stonebridge: Wild Thing v. Angelica. A rising star and a rookie clash in the green cue's last series today in 13-ball. Stonebridge's Wild Thing had one of each on the break and chose stripes, working a four-ball run immediately. Lighton's Angelica kept it close, but mistakes held her back and allowed Wild Thing to scoop up a win on a less-than-clinical finish for the 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Wild Thing again showed good strategy in game 2, but he wasn't able to get favorable positioning near the end. The Prestige's Angelica took her time on the 8 before converting it to the top right for the win, tying the series at 1. Neither player was perfect in game 3, but Angelica's multiple errors were early enough to overcome. Wild Thing had three balls on his last two turns, but he missed the 8 to the bottom left, and Angelica mopped it up for the win. Angelica took the series 2-1.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Dustin v. Bells. The finale today is in 9-ball with the blue cue. Central's Dustin flaunted his offense quite well in game 1, but needed Todavía's Bells to miss the 7-9 combination to the top left before converting it himself. Dustin's bravado paid off for a 1-0 lead in the series. The Stills' Bells assured herself a majority of the possession in game 2 on a five-ball run, and later added the 8 before missing on the 9. The Warriors' Dustin gladly poached the win here, clinching the series at 2-0. Dustin had some bold plays in game 3, but he wasn't able to wrangle the 9. Bells potted it at the bottom right to avoid the sweep as Dustin won the series 2-1.
That'll do it for Sunday's action. On Monday, we close the Play-In Round with a special 20-series day.
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