The latest action in the Tournament is here, beginning with...
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Sarah v. Angelica. Southwestern hotshots battle in 15-ball with the red cue to start the day. Lighton's Angelica ripped a four-ball run-out at the end of a fast game 1 to get the win and 1-0 series lead over Tysini's Sarah. The Prestige's Angelica remained strong in game 2, but she wasn't sharp enough at the end. The Hummingbirds' Sarah grabbed the win with a pair of shots, tying the series at 1. Angelica had a massive surge with runs of five and three balls in game 3, but she missed the 15 on a bank toward the top left. Sarah was there to poach the win with a slight cut, going ahead 2-1 in the series. Angelica tried to make a counterattack in game 4, but Sarah sank four of the last five balls to earn the win, clinching the series at 3-1 in the process. Sarah showed no mercy in game 5, working a six-ball run-out from the break with the finishing touch on a 4-15 combination to the top left. Sarah beat Angelica 4-1 in the series and will go on to host Central Warriors star Noelle in the bracket finals. Sarah reset the kills pace with five, making Angelica the 87th eliminated player this year.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Spirit v. Steven. The green cue activates for this Accuracy series. A close battle in game 1 eventually tipped to Lighton's Spirit as Atlantic's Steven hit the skids late in the game. Spirit held her ground well for a 3-6 win that gave her a 1-0 series lead. The Pirates' Steven improved his effort in game 2, but the Prestige's Spirit was also stronger on offense. Spirit held a strict line and earned the win 1-3 to push her series lead to 2-0. Steven kept things even closer initially in game 3, but Spirit fought him off again at the end. Spirit was good to grab a 1-3 win, sealing the series at 3-0. Steven had a chance to take the early lead in game 4, but Spirit was unrelenting later on, picking up a 3-5 win when Steven slipped behind. Spirit's series lead stands at 4-0. Spirit finally faltered in game 5, her weaker play leading to Steven's lone win in the series by a 2-4 score. Spirit advanced to the bracket finals on a 4-1 series win, and she'll host Modernistic Union rookie Maggie in the next round. Spirit's fourth kill of the year made Steven the 88th player out of the Tournament.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Max v. Rosemary. The red cue exits the day with an 8-ball series. Commerce's Rosemary butchered her lead in game 1, scratching late to allow Golden's Max to make a comeback. Max obliged, albeit slowly, to earn the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Tradewinds' Rosemary didn't make the same mistake twice, succeeding in game 2 with a pair of four-ball runs for the win. The Pilots' Max made just a single ball as Rosemary tied the series at 1. Rosemary's offense remained strong in game 3, as Max got the early lead but had no answer after that. Rosemary made seven balls over her last two turns for the win, going ahead 2-1 in the series. Max put up a good fight with his series on the line in game 4, but Rosemary again adjusted with a little defense after a four-ball run. Rosemary took the 8 on the next turn for the win, securing the series at 3-1. Rosemary tried to play at a high pace again in game 5, but Max picked up the win this time after making seven balls over three turns. Rosemary advanced on a 3-2 series win to earn the road position in her bracket finals outing.
Nestle's Warriors Hall, Central: Twilight v. Bianca. The purple cue takes a turn in 13-ball. Both players brought quality on offense, with Central's Twilight staying just a step ahead of Southridge's Bianca in game 1. Twilight made a pair at the end after Bianca's positioning play at the bottom side wasn't enough. Twilight leads the series 1-0. The Warriors' Twilight took solids on the break in game 2, but that didn't yield much early success. The Defenders' Bianca did quite well before Twilight fired back on a four-ball run-out for the win. Twilight's series lead is now 2-0. Twilight had two solids and a stripe on the game 3 break, but Bianca locked in with strong defense to prevent much from happening. Twilight couldn't get around Bianca, as the visitor earned her first win to cut the series to 2-1. In game 4, Bianca made a pair on her break, but she couldn't get things under control after that. Twilight took over the offense, slowly working her way to the win to clinch the series at 3-1. Twilight took over late in game 5 as well, pushing herself to a 4-1 series win as Bianca failed to keep up. Twilight is ready to visit the Commerce Tradewinds' Niki in the bracket finals.
Intel Center, Diamond: Debby v. Peach. Celebrity club-mates clash in Rotation with the blue cue. Diamond's Debby was hot out of the gate in game 1, but she didn't have enough staying power. North Modernistic's Peach battled back and earned the win with a three-ball run-out for an 8-7 score. Peach leads the series 1-0. The Gems' Debby took a little longer to get the lead in game 2, but she didn't let it slip away this time. The Nighthawks' Peach couldn't really answer Debby's four-ball run in the middle of the game, and Debby went on to win 8-3 to tie the series at 1. Debby turned back to early offense to stake out a lead in game 3, but Peach made sure it wouldn't matter as she built a slow comeback. Peach eventually picked up a pair at the end after Debby missed on the 13, and Peach won the game 8-7 for a 2-1 series lead. Peach was the one with a fairly large lead to begin game 4, but she couldn't make it stand when Debby rallied to make six of the last seven balls for an 8-6 win. The series is tied once again at 2. Debby and Peach battled closely throughout game 5, with Peach maintaining an advantage at the end for an 8-6 win and 3-2 series win. Peach is set to be the visitor in her bracket finals appearance. Peach's first kill of the season made Debby the 89th eliminated player.
Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Boots v. Chimpy. The green cue cycles in for a 10-ball set. Pearl's Boots was very clean in game 1, while Westside's Chimpy couldn't find many clear shots. Boots ended up with a three-ball run-out from ball-in-hand after Chimpy fouled on the 8. Boots leads the series 1-0. The Surfers' Boots started well again in game 2, but the Rockers' Chimpy had a five-ball run in the middle to get himself moving. Boots countered a bit, but Chimpy made the 10 to the top left for the win to tie the series at 1. The pace remained high to start game 3, but after Chimpy's late run, the 10 proved hard to pot. Boots had a few attempts at it before Chimpy finally put it away for the win and 2-1 series lead. Chimpy lacked the same control he had before, slipping up with frequency in game 4. At the end, Boots stepped in to make the 10 to the bottom left for the win, retying the series at 2. Game 5 looked like it was going to be choppy as well, but Boots found a long-range 4-5-10 combination to the bottom left for the win and 3-2 series win over Chimpy. Boots will visit the Southern Monarchs' Dominic in the bracket finals. With Chimpy's exit, only 90 players remain as he is the 90th eliminated. Boots has her first kill. It was also the second team-kill, as the Rockers are done.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Melissa v. Diddley. The blue cue is done for the day after this 13-ball series. Terrace City's Melissa had a four-ball run to start game 1, and that paced her to a nice advantage. Maplewood's Diddley made it close, but Melissa put the 8 in the bottom left for the win in time to take a 1-0 series lead. The Lumberjacks' Diddley made a rookie mistake by overfilling the bottom right in a close game 2 battle. The Knights' Melissa punished it well to grab the win, going ahead 2-0 in the series. Melissa made three solids on the break, but only two were legal. Diddley used a six-ball run on his second turn to grab the lead. Diddley then sank the 8 to the top left on the next turn for the win, cutting Melissa's series lead to 2-1. Diddley went on a four-ball run to get onto the 8 in game 4, but he had a nervy finish anyway. Melissa made four balls over two turns to also get onto the 8 before missing on a glancing kick attempt. Diddley buried the winning shot at the top left to tie the series at 2. Melissa bounced back well in game 5, with Diddley keeping it close with his hot start. Melissa delivered a three-ball run-out at the end for a 3-2 series win. Melissa will host the Capital City Sharpshooters' Sprinkles in the bracket finals. Melissa now has two kills this year, and Diddley is the 91st eliminated player.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Max v. Patches. The host's second series of the day is in 12-ball with the green cue between Southeastern rivals. Golden's Max gave away a wild-card ball on the game 1 break, but his offense was too strong for it to matter. Boston's Patches couldn't catch up, and Max took the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Pilots' Max had an empty break in game 2, but made a pair on his second turn and a four-ball run-out after that as the Swifts' Patches continued to struggle on offense. Max gave away a wild-card ball again to start game 3, as well as an overfill on his own stripes. Patches finally found some offense, controlling the pace to get the win that cut the series to 2-1. Patches gave up a wild-card ball in game 4, but Max put it back on the table with a scratch in the middle. Patches tried to finish at the bottom right, but a missed contact allowed Max to convert a three-ball run-out from ball-in-hand for the win to clinch the series at 3-1. In game 5, Patches didn't get enough of her offense to connect. Max was able to hang on long enough to make a pair for the win and 4-1 series win. Max is set to host the North Modernistic Nighthawks' Cheddar in the bracket finals. Max earned his third kill of the year, and Patches is the 92nd player out.
Home Depot Forum, Web City: Waluigi v. Noelle. Northeastern foes tangle in the silver cue's lone outing of the day, playing 9-ball. Sloppy finishes on both side allowed Web City's Waluigi to emerge with the narrow win over Central's Noelle. Waluigi is ahead 1-0 in the series. The Warriors' Noelle again missed a late on the 9 after answering the Spiders' Waluigi's four-ball run with a three-ball run of her own. Waluigi got the tap-in at the top right for the win and 2-0 series lead. Waluigi belted a six-ball run off the break in game 3, but his miss on the 7 was critical. Noelle got on track for a three-ball run-out in response, her win cutting Waluigi's series lead to 2-1. A fortunate bounce decided the series in game 4, as Waluigi banked the 4 off the bottom rail with a clip deflection off the 8. This bumped the 9 to the top left for the win and 3-1 series lead as Noelle could only watch and rue her poor finishing. Noelle got a little redemption with a deflection off the 6 to sink the 7 at the bottom left and a 6-9 combination to the bottom right for the win. Waluigi still won the series 3-2 and will host Victoria Spurs captain Spice in the bracket finals.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Acorn v. Bright. Ending the day, the purple cue shoots Rotation. Lighton's Acorn made a stunning seven balls over his first two turns, allowing him to be patient as Pearl's Bright tried to make a comeback. Acorn cut off the rally to win 8-2, going ahead 1-0 in the series. The Surfers' Bright had the lead in game 2, and he looked likely to win, but he couldn't find a final shot. The Prestige's Acorn pushed back on a four-ball run to tie the game, then made the 15 on his second try for the 8-7 result. Acorn moved to a 2-0 series lead. Bright again took a large lead after some fortunate offense in game 3. Acorn mounted a comeback effort once more, but Bright held it off this time for an 8-5 win. Acorn's series lead is now 2-1. Game 4 went back and forth between the players. Acorn had less of the offense, and Bright managed to produce a three-ball run-out at the end to win 8-6. This tied the series at 2. Bright looked like he was going to make it competitive early in game 5, but Acorn darted away to an 8-1 win with a five-ball run-out. Acorn's 3-2 series win puts him in the bracket finals.
That's all for today, with the Tournament now 1,500 series deep. We'll hit another milestone tomorrow.
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