A new day is here, with the silver cue scheduled to sit out this time. Leading off...
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Gizmo v. Dominic. The green cue gets the first look today in 10-ball. North Modernistic's Gizmo had some good moments on offense in game 1, but Southern's Dominic had a good response in the middle. Dominic would clean up the 10 at the end after Gizmo missed it, giving Dominic the 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Dominic appeared to have a slight advantage in game 2, but it went to waste with a late miss on the 10 at the top left. The Nighthawks' Gizmo put down a tap-in for the win to tie the series at 1. Gizmo couldn't complete his attack in game 3, allowing Dominic to strike back for a three-ball run-out at the end that gave him a 2-1 series win. Dominic is set to appear in the bracket quarterfinals.
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Strawberry v. Kodiak. Under-the-radar players clash in 9-ball with the red cue. Victoria's Strawberry retained possession in a quick game 1, making the 8 on the break and double-potting the 2-9 combination to the bottom left just two shots later for the win. She leads 1-0 over Modernistic's Kodiak in the series. The Union's Kodiak did better in game 2; he received a total of one shot that was a miss on the 8. Strawberry had a seven-ball run from the break and a pair at the end for the win, clinching the series easily at 2-0. Strawberry had a weaker start in game 3, but bounced back at the end with a six-ball run-out to sweep Kodiak 3-0 in the series. Strawberry will be on the road in the bracket quarterfinals when she visits Queens Flames captain Crystal.
UPS Hall, Maplewood: Diddley v. Cobalt. The blue cue draws in for a 10-ball series. Viewpoint Sound's Cobalt posted a three-ball run late in game 1, but he couldn't make it stand after a miss on the 10. Maplewood's Diddley cut the winning shot to the top right to pull ahead 1-0 in the series. The Lumberjacks' Diddley controlled the offense in game 2 with a four-ball run from the break. The Meteors' Cobalt bounced back with a pair, but Diddley had two pairs at the end for the win to clinch the series at 2-0. Diddley brought around a quick finish in game 3, deflecting off the 5 to sink the 10 at the top left to cap a three-ball run-out. Diddley swept Cobalt 3-0 in the series to earn a visiting spot in the bracket quarterfinals.
AT&T Hall, Oceanside: Celestia v. Cobalt. The visitor completes a road doubleheader in 12-ball with the blue cue. Oceanside's Celestia quickly got down to her last ball in game 1, but a wild-card ball she surrendered to Viewpoint Sound's Cobalt would cost her. Cobalt worked a four-ball run-out for the win and pulled ahead 1-0 in the series. The Meteors' Cobalt tried to keep the lead in game 2, but the Waves' Celestia had a quick three-ball run in the middle. Cobalt's counterattack attempt came up short, and Celestia made a shot at the top left for the win to tie the series at 1. Celestia grabbed stripes early in game 3, and that kept Cobalt at bay near the end. Celestia's better positioning resulted in a three-ball run-out for the win and 2-1 series win that will allow her to host Pronger Tridents veteran Potter in the bracket quarterfinals.
Kraft Forum, Royal: Jake v. Bandit. Club-mates meet in 7-ball with the red cue. Royal's Jake didn't assert himself on offense in game 1 very well, leaving the door open for Swordpoint's Bandit to snag the win on a late three-ball run-out. Bandit's smart play earned him the win and 1-0 series lead. The Blades' Bandit scratched after making a pair on the game 2 break, then failed to corral the 7 after a three-ball run. The Crowns' Jake didn't have much offense, but he converted at the end for the win, tying the series at 1. Jake made a three-ball run from the break early in game 3, while Bandit answered on a four-ball run-out for the win. Bandit took the series 2-1 and will host his bracket quarterfinals appearance.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Charli v. Bright. The purple cue gets an appearance in Rotation. Tysini's Charli quickly lost control of a sloppy start to game 1. She had a three-ball run to gain the lead, but Pearl's Bright regained the lead with aggressive shots. Bright would win 8-4 for the 1-0 series lead despite the poor performance on both sides. The Surfers' Bright established a small lead early on in game 2, and the frustrations continued to mount for the Hummingbirds' Charli. Bright would snag the win with a chaotic five-ball run-out, winning 8-1 to secure the series at 2-0. Bright faded on offense in game 3, while Charli was strong with a pair every now and then to build her offense. Charli won 8-3 this time, and Bright settled for a 2-1 series win to get into the bracket quarterfinals.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Kiwi v. Easter. The purple cue remains active for 7-ball. Terrace City's Kiwi popped off with a six-ball run to start in game 1, but she missed the 7 twice before Todavía's Easter stepped up to poach the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Stills' Easter scratched on the game 2 break, and she missed her one chance at the 7 after the Knights' Kiwi made a five-ball run. Kiwi put the 7 down on her second chance, earning the win to tie the series at 1 after having dominated the offense so far. Kiwi made a pair on the break, but a scratch ruined her performance in game 3. Easter knocked in a three-ball run-out, deflecting off the 4 to send the 7 to the top left for the win. Easter won the series 2-1 and will play in the bracket quarterfinals.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Mr. Snowman v. Easter. The visitor finishes her doubleheader in 10-ball with the blue cue. Central's Mr. Snowman showed some skill with a five-ball run in game 1, but Todavía's Easter fired back on a three-ball run-out in the end after Mr. Snowman missed the 8. The counterattack gave Easter a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 saw a little less excitement on offense, as no big runs developed. The Warriors' Mr. Snowman butchered his play on the 10, leaving it lined up for the Stills' Easter to knock down at the bottom right. Easter converted, sealing the series at 2-0. Easter wasn't particularly organized in game 3, and her shot on the 4 left the 10 near the bottom left. Mr. Snowman converted a 4-10 bank combination for the win, leaving Easter to advance to the bracket quarterfinals on a 2-1 series win. Easter will visit Midland Predators captain Shawn in the next round.
Verizon Field Events Center, Pacific: Twinkie I v. Chicky Phil. Another 10-ball series with the blue cue follows. Pacific's Twinkie I picked up a tight win in game 1, making a pair from ball-in-hand after Midland's Chicky Phil scratched. Twinkie I leads the series 1-0. The Volcanoes' Twinkie I had the better part of a back-and-forth battle in game 2, as the Predators' Chicky Phil faltered multiple times in the late stages. Twinkie I put the 10 away at the bottom right for the win to secure the series at 2-0. Twinkie I had a chance to win, but her momentum faded in game 3, and Chicky Phil avoided the sweep by tapping the 10 into the bottom right. Twinkie I advanced on a 2-1 series win, setting her up to host the Lighton Prestige's Spirit in the bracket quarterfinals.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Katharine v. Toki. The green cue's last appearance today is in 15-ball. Whitewater's Katharine showed most of the menace on offense, but a pinch on the 8 into the bottom side led to a deflected 10-15 combination at the top side to give Eastside's Toki the game 1 win. Toki leads the series 1-0. The Sharks' Toki opened game 2 on a five-ball run, but the offense slowed down dramatically after that. The Shores' Katharine tried to keep up with a later three-ball run, but it was Toki who made the 15 to the bottom side on an insurance option shot. Toki clinched the series at 2-0. Katharine seemed determined to get a win in game 3, but she blew it when the 15 went down on illegal contact after she missed hitting the 10. Toki took the series in a 3-0 sweep and will be on the road again in the bracket quarterfinals.
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Rudolph v. Stephanie. In 8-ball, the purple cue takes a turn. Harrison's Rudolph made a four-ball run and added a pair for Southridge's Stephanie on his opening turn. That jump-start boosted Stephanie, who won on a three-ball run-out after her successful catch-up effort. Stephanie holds a 1-0 series lead. The Defenders' Stephanie missed the last stripe twice in game 2, once too soft and once too hard at the top right. The Specters' Rudolph used the extra time to pick up the win with a pair of shots, tying the series at 1. Stephanie had all the offense early in game 3, but it was defense at the bottom left that bought her an extra shot on the 8, which she converted to the bottom right to beat Rudolph 2-1 in the series. Stephanie will visit Central Warriors captain Twilight in the bracket quarterfinals.
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Solaris v. Fuchsia. The red cue cycles in for Rotation. Commerce's Solaris produced offense at the start and the end, a three-ball run each time that paced him in an 8-6 win over a resilient effort from Infinity's Fuchsia. Solaris has a 1-0 series lead. The Tradewinds' Solaris had another three-ball run to start game 2, but the Torpedoes' Fuchsia matched it immediately this time. From there, Fuchsia had control, and she marched her way to an 8-3 win, tying the series at 1 game apiece. Fuchsia took over at the start of game 3, building a huge lead. Solaris pulled all the way back with a seven-ball run, only to miss the winning shot at the top left. Fuchsia then made a quick pair to take an 8-7 win and 2-1 series win. Fuchsia will continue to play on the road in the bracket quarterfinals.
Apple Center, Todavía: Ruby v. Rosalina. The red cue's day is done after this 7-ball set. Todavía's Ruby had most of the offense in game 1, but she missed on the 7 at the bottom left. Victoria's Rosalina tapped it down for the win and pulled out to a 1-0 series lead. Game 2 was another back-and-forth battle, with the Spurs' Rosalina this time taking a critical missed contact on the 7 near the end. The Stills' Ruby was there to clean it up from ball-in-hand for the win, tying the series at 1. Ruby and Rosalina each made three-ball runs in game 3, but it was Rosalina who took the 7 to the top left on her second attempt for the win. Rosalina beat Ruby 2-1 in the series and will play in the bracket quarterfinals.
Toyota Arena, Freedom: Andrew v. Kitty. Sophomores battle in 9-ball with the purple cue. Freedom's Andrew didn't have the simplest game 1, but he delivered a three-ball run-out in the end with an 8-9 combination at the bottom left to beat Midland's Kitty. Andrew is up 1-0 in the series. The Cascades' Andrew looked a little out of sorts in game 2, but he didn't have to suffer long. The Predators' Kitty pinched a 2-9 combination to deflect off the 8 and into the bottom left for the win, tying the series quickly at 1 game apiece. Kitty kept it up with a three-ball run to start game 3, but she faded at the end. Andrew had a bad scratch, but he got the win on his next turn, deflecting off the 7 to sink the 9 at the top left. Andrew won the series 2-1 and will play in the bracket quarterfinals.
GE Stadium Events Center, Southridge: Wario v. Andrew. The visitor completes his doubleheader in 15-ball with the blue cue. Southridge's Wario had a bad break in game 1, but he wasn't punished too harshly by the early cluster. Freedom's Andrew carved out a nice chunk of offense on his own, but it was a four-ball run-out that lifted Wario to the win and 1-0 series lead. The Cascades' Andrew kept pushing in game 2, including a nice four-ball run just after the midpoint. The Defenders' Wario was no slouch, holding his own and finding a three-ball run-out with a bank on the 14 setting up his cut on the 15 to the bottom left. Wario clinched the series at 2-0 with this victory. Wario stepped back a bit in game 3, although one could barely tell with how well Andrew played in an ultimately consolatory victory. He had runs of four, three, and three balls for the win, while Wario takes a 2-1 series win to host Boston Swifts veteran Ice Cream in the bracket quarterfinals.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Shawn v. Sprinkles. The day ends with 13-ball and the blue cue. Midland's Shawn came out strong in game 1, but his offense tapered off at the end. Capital City's Sprinkles pushed with a three-ball run-out to get the win after wrangling control of the game away from the host. Sprinkles is up 1-0 in the series. The Sharpshooters' Sprinkles had a few errors early in game 2, but she was a force to be reckoned with when she got in form. The Predators' Shawn made a flailing attempt at defense at the top right, but Sprinkles made a pair on her last turn for the win, securing the series at 2-0. Shawn wasn't able to finish off game 3 either, taking a lead for a bit but getting beat by a faster attack from Sprinkles. This gave Sprinkles the 3-0 series sweep, which puts her in another visiting role in the bracket quarterfinals.
That's all for today, with more to come at the usual time tomorrow.
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