The green cue will sit out today's action. Other than that, a normal day awaits, beginning with...
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Dewey v. Sprinkles. The silver cue starts today in 15-ball. Harrison's Dewey did alright in game 1, but faded toward the end, opening up enough room for Capital City's Sprinkles to win on a four-ball run-out. Sprinkles holds a 1-0 series lead. The Specters' Dewey was able to collect a six-ball run-out late in game 2, earning a win of his own to tie the series at 1 after a slight setback for the Sharpshooters' Sprinkles. A delay occurred before game 3. Dewey struggled a little bit early in game 3, but he was able to strike for seven of the last eight balls to beat Sprinkles for the 2-1 series win. Dewey is set to host Pronger Tridents veteran Potter in the bracket quarterfinals.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Angelica v. Dusky. The silver cue is up again for Rotation. Atlantic's Dusky was a little stronger to start game 1, but Lighton's Angelica didn't take too long to catch up. Angelica would make a four-ball run-out at the end for an 8-2 win to go ahead 1-0 in the series. The Prestige's Angelica couldn't keep up with the pace established in game 2. The Pirates' Dusky had a fairly simply offense, working her way to an 8-5 win capped by a pair of shots at the end. Dusky tied the series at 1. Dusky held the lead for much of game 3, but a five-ball run jolted Angelica ahead. Dusky couldn't counter it, and Angelica picked up an 8-6 win to take the 2-1 series win. Angelica will be a host again in the bracket quarterfinals.
Verizon Field Events Center, Pacific: Twinkie I v. Katharine. The purple cue draws in with 8-ball. Pacific's Twinkie I had a lot of early offense in game 1, but couldn't finish the effort. Whitewater's Katharine played a little defense, then heated up on offense to win on a three-ball run-out. Katharine is ahead 1-0 in the series. The Volcanoes' Twinkie I again turned up the heat on offense early, but faded towards the end of game 2. The Shores' Katharine picked up her pace with a four-ball run and added a three-ball run-out to clinch the series at 2-0. Twinkie I picked up a five-ball run to take a big lead in game 3, but she should have finished the effort. Katharine fired back on a seven-ball run-out for the win and 3-0 series sweep. Katharine's comeback prowess will travel to Freedom to take on the Cascades' Nikolai in the bracket quarterfinals.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Kitty v. Waluigi. The red cue takes a turn in 7-ball. Midland's Kitty had most of the offense in game 1, but couldn't bring it home. Web City's Waluigi was there to take the final pair of shots for the win, going ahead 1-0 in the series. The Spiders' Waluigi didn't inspire much confidence during game 2, playing just okay. The Predators' Kitty struggled at first as well, but finished on a three-ball run-out with a long hit on the 7 to the top left for the win. Kitty tied the series at 1. Kitty went empty on the game 3 break, but she ran the table on her second turn, stunning Waluigi as Kitty took a 2-1 series win. Kitty will host her appearance in the bracket quarterfinals.
GE Stadium Events Center, Southridge: Wario v. Blaze. The red cue remains in action for Rotation. Southridge's Wario carved out the extra offense fairly early in game 1, and weathered an attack from Infinity's Blaze late. Wario won 8-5 and leads the series 1-0. The Torpedoes' Blaze bounced back in game 2, taking the lead after an early battle for possession. The Defenders' Wario couldn't keep up, his lack of offense becoming more clear later on. Blaze won the game 8-2 and tied the series at 1. Blaze did reasonably well in game 3 and managed to pull away at the end when Wario faltered once again. Blaze finished off the win 8-2 and took the series 2-1 to get into the bracket quarterfinals, where he'll visit the Midland Predators' Americus.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Dustin v. Sally. Back in 7-ball, the red cue keeps going between Northeastern rivals. Central's Dustin was a bit sloppy with his play in game 1, scratching as he made the 6. Archtown's Sally previously had a three-ball run and added the 7 from ball-in-hand for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Warriors' Dustin looked pretty strong with a four-ball run in game 2, but he scratched in an attempt on the 7. The Arrows' Sally sank it to the bottom side, again easily taking a win that sealed the series at 2-0. Sally's break in game 3 resulted in the 3 and the cue falling in the bottom left, and the 7 sunk at the bottom side for an instant loss. Dustin took the freebie to avoid the sweep, while the 2-1 series win means Sally will visit Midland Predators sophomore Kitty in the bracket quarterfinals.
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Niki v. Fuchsia. More 7-ball uses the purple cue. Infinity's Fuchsia found a four-ball run in game 1, but it didn't make a difference on the result. Fuchsia missed the 7, which Commerce's Niki tapped in at the bottom right for the win and 1-0 series lead. Game 2 was at a slower pace, but a familiar moment occurred as the Torpedoes' Fuchsia missed the 7 at the bottom right. The Tradewinds' Niki blasted it in this time, too hard as she scratched at the top left to give Fuchsia the win that tied the series at 1. Fuchsia found her groove in game 3 and finished off with a five-ball run-out on the second turn after Niki couldn't stake out her offense. Fuchsia won the series 2-1 and will visit Central Warriors veteran Mr. Snowman in the bracket quarterfinals.
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Gizmo v. Dani. The 200th series of the round is in 12-ball with the red cue. Viewpoint Sound's Dani made a four-ball run on her first turn in game 1, quickly putting North Modernistic's Gizmo behind. Dani was patient and good at positioning to get the win, going up 1-0 in the series. The Meteors' Dani didn't have a positional advantage late in game 2, but she thought she could get through defense set by the Nighthawks' Gizmo. Dani ended up yielding a wild-card ball and leaving Gizmo with great positioning on his last shot, which he made for the win to tie the series at 1. Gizmo held the lead for most of game 3, but he couldn't corral his last ball at the top left. Dani surged with a four-ball run and a pair on consecutive turns to nab the win and 2-1 series win. Dani is through to the bracket quarterfinals.
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Gizmo v. Daisy. The host's doubleheader ends with the blue cue in 13-ball. North Modernistic's Gizmo came very close to the game 1 win after a hot start, but he missed his kick on the 8 toward the top left. Modernistic's Daisy had just enough time to execute a three-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Nighthawks' Gizmo again refused to go quietly in game 2, outplaying the Union's Daisy at just about every turn. Gizmo's strong play was enough for the win, tying the series at 1 with room to spare as Daisy was still out of position late. Gizmo kept the offense flying through game 3, easily beating Daisy, who was plagued by errors. Gizmo won this series 2-1 and will host again in the bracket quarterfinals.
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Cheddar v. Celestia. The venue tripleheader closes with the silver cue's last appearance today, playing Accuracy. Oceanside's Celestia had a couple of fades in game 1, the latter being just enough for North Modernistic's Cheddar to hold onto the lead for a 3-4 win. Cheddar leads the series 1-0. Game 2 was pretty similar to the one before, but with a little more sharpness in play. The Nighthawks' Cheddar stayed even with the Waves' Celestia right up to the end, when Celestia missed on the last ball. Cheddar converted for a 1-2 win to secure the series at 2-0. Game 3 started with quite a bit of pace, but Cheddar would drop off slightly. Celestia was nearly perfect, only missing on the last ball in her 1-2 win to avoid the sweep. Cheddar's 2-1 series win sees her into the bracket quarterfinals. This was Cheddar's 100th unique opponent.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Acorn v. Brownie. The purple cue cycles in for Rotation. Royal's Brownie pulled ahead relatively quickly in game 1, and while Lighton's Acorn used a four-ball run to catch up, he wouldn't get the result. Brownie held him off late for an 8-6 win and 1-0 series lead. The Prestige's Acorn pulled no punches in game 2, twice knocking in double-pots during an eight-ball run-out for the 8-0 win over the Crowns' Brownie. The stunning burst of offense helped Acorn tie the series at 1. Game 3 saw Brownie jump out to a lead in the middle, but it wasn't particularly strong for her. Acorn charged back on a four-ball run-out to get the 8-4 win, which in turn gave him a 2-1 series win. Acorn is set to host Eastside Sharks captain Nightfur in the bracket quarterfinals.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Katharine v. Salmo. The host gets a second appearance today, using the purple cue in 12-ball. Whitewater's Katharine seemed to have all the pieces in place in game 1, and even a late wild-card ball came her way, but she couldn't execute. Diamond's Salmo instead picked up a steady win for the 1-0 series lead in this latest edition of the Bloodbath derby. The Gems' Salmo made two of each in game 2, including a double-pot of solids to the bottom left. He chose stripes, but the Shores' Katharine had little trouble catching up on offense and getting the win a few turns later, which tied the series at 1. Katharine would yield a wild-card ball late in game 3, but she already had a fair amount of control over Salmo. The visitor Salmo failed to catch up, and Katharine earned the win with a shot at the bottom side to win the series 2-1. Katharine will host Freedom Cascades captain Stinky in the bracket quarterfinals.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Graham v. Jane. Another 12-ball series uses the purple cue. Central's Graham briefly had a wild-card ball in a close game 1, but scratched to put his back on the table while also giving Stonebridge's Jane one of her own. Jane used the ensuing ball-in-hand to pick up the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Jane had an edge early in game 2, but she lost control later on with bad positioning. Jane still had a chance at the win, but her contact play wasn't strong enough to sink her last ball at the bottom left. Worse, it gave the Warriors' Graham a clear look at the bottom right for his win, tying the series at 1. Graham made both side pockets on the game 3 break, but Jane wasn't quite done yet, delivering a five-ball run soon after. It wasn't enough, as Graham made his last two shots and got the win for a 2-1 series win. Graham will visit Freedom Cascades veteran Stripes in the bracket quarterfinals.
Nissan Hall, Infinity: Blaze v. Yekaterina. The blue cue gets a turn in Accuracy here. Infinity's Blaze had one of the worst game 1 efforts seen in Accuracy, missing about as often as he made. Victoria's Yekaterina didn't give him any mercy, winning 1-7 in a lopsided battle that put her ahead 1-0 in the series. The Torpedoes' Blaze improved a bit in game 2, but not nearly enough to make an impact. It was close until he missed twice late, allowing the Spurs' Yekaterina to secure the series at 2-0 with a 1-4 win this time. Blaze refused to go quietly in game 3, doing enough to force overtime. On the extra rack, both players missed their first shots, but it was Blaze who missed a second time. Yekaterina won 3-4 and swept the series 3-0, keeping her road-bound bid alive into the bracket quarterfinals.
Intel Center, Diamond: Leonardo v. Cubby. The blue cue is done after 8-ball. Diamond's Leonardo had a decent pace to his play with a run, but he couldn't get the finish in game 1. Web City's Cubby blasted a three-ball run-out at the end for the win, taking a 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Cubby had a five-ball run in the middle of game 2, but he wasn't able to follow it up. The Gems' Leonardo did alright from there, grabbing a three-ball run-out for the win that tied the series at 1. Leonardo had a good break, making one of each and choosing solids. Cubby struck back a bit, but faltered at the end before Leonardo carved out a win. Leonardo claimed the series at 2-1 and will host Archtown Arrows rookie Greg in the bracket quarterfinals.
Apple Center, Todavía: Easter v. Watermelon. Last year's best visits this year's breakout star in a Coastal captains' battle in 9-ball with the purple cue. Todavía's Easter had most of the early offense in game 1, but things got choppy later on. Pearl's Watermelon almost struck back, but Easter was there with a 7-9 combination to the bottom left for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Surfers' Watermelon made a feeble attempt on the 1 in what would be her only shot in game 2. That play aligned a 1-9 combination for the Stills' Easter, who made no mistakes in converting at the top left to seal the series at 2-0. Watermelon earned herself some consolation in game 3, striking the final pair of shots in a close battle that Easter couldn't get the upper hand in. Easter won the series 2-1 and will host another Coastal rival, the Pacific Volcanoes' Twinkie I, in the bracket quarterfinals.
We'll be back on the usual schedule tomorrow if all goes to plan, before a scheduled day off Saturday.
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