First Round play continues today with...
IBM Cathedral, North Modernistic: Lionel v. Strut. The silver cue makes the start today in 12-ball. Both players looked a little timid in game 1. North Modernistic's Lionel had some bolder plays, but Golden's Strut eventually made a deep run to get ahead, and he won on the next turn to take a 1-0 series lead. The Pilots' Strut didn't get what he wanted in positioning in game 2, but the Nighthawks' Lionel took a long time to capitalize on it. Lionel eventually got the win to tie the series at 1. Strut and Lionel each exchanged collateral damage in game 3. Lionel plowed through Strut's top right defense at the end, and Strut failed to force a replay when he missed at the bottom left. Lionel's 2-1 series win carries him into hosting Eastside Sharks captain Taylor M. in the second round.
Audi Hall, Terrace City: Melissa v. Dominic. The purple cue gets the second series today in 8-ball. Southern's Dominic wasted a strong start and a look at the 8 near the end of game 1. Instead, Terrace City's Melissa made four balls over her last two turns for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Knights' Melissa made a six-ball run off the break, but a couple of scratches held her back. The Monarchs' Dominic tried and failed to capitalize on Melissa's errors, but the host was able to close out the win on a three-ball run-out to seal the series at 2-0. In game 3, Melissa scratched early but recovered on an eight-ball run-out to stun Dominic for the 3-0 series sweep. Melissa will play in the second round.
Toyota Arena, Freedom: Stinky v. Cheddar. The purple cue remains in action in 10-ball. Freedom's Stinky was sharp with a five-ball run on his second turn and a four-ball run-out after North Modernistic's Cheddar came up short on a counterattack. Stinky leads the series 1-0. The Cascades' Stinky didn't have as strong a grip on the offense in game 2. This more competitive contest led to the Nighthawks' Cheddar getting a win on a four-ball run-out to tie the series at 1. Scratches came through on both sides in game 3, but Cheddar was able to recover with a three-ball run-out in the end, and Stinky took the loss. Cheddar won the series 2-1 and will host Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley.
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Rosemary v. Taylor M. The silver cue returns for some Accuracy. Commerce's Rosemary had too much of a skid in game 1, allowing Eastside's Taylor M. to play patiently in a 2-3 win. Taylor M. holds a 1-0 series lead. The Sharks' Taylor M. had a couple of slips early in game 2, and the Tradewinds' Rosemary didn't let her back in. Rosemary claimed a 1-2 win this time, tying the series at 1. In game 3, Taylor M. had a disaster run in regulation with three scratches. Rosemary couldn't grab the win then, and her miss late in overtime allowed Taylor M. to take a 4-5 win and 2-1 series win. Taylor M. will play on the road again in the second round.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Marsell v. Bucco. The silver cue stays on in 12-ball. Whitewater's Marsell had a good start on stripes and executed a four-ball run-out later in a confident game 1 win. Harrison's Bucco struggled with positioning as Marsell pulled ahead 1-0 in the series. The Specters' Bucco had a much better push early in game 2 on solids. The Shores' Marsell had some positioning, but Bucco rattled off a strong three-ball run-out for the win to tie the series at 1. Marsell had a four-ball run in game 3, pulling off some improbable shots to get ahead. Bucco couldn't respond in time, and Marsell won the series 2-1 to set him up to visit Archtown Arrows sophomore Greg in the second round.
Intel Center, Diamond: Shadow v. Hoppy. The green cue draws in with 9-ball. Archtown's Hoppy dominated the pace of play in game 1, as Diamond's Shadow only had a handful of shots. Hoppy picked off the final pair for the win to get the 1-0 series lead. Game 2 saw the Arrows' Hoppy get a little offense early on, but she missed a couple of looks with the 9 in dangerous positions. The Gems' Shadow capitalized with a deflection off the 6 to sink the 9 in the top left for the win, tying the series at 1. A tight battle to begin game 3 went in favor of Shadow at the end, as his lucky make on the 6 set up a four-ball run-out for the win. Shadow beat Hoppy 2-1 to get into the second round.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Twinkie III v. Jack. The silver cue returns to action in 10-ball. Whitewater's Twinkie III went empty on the game 1 break, and Web City's Jack won with a 2-10 combination to the top left just two shots later. Jack leads the series 1-0. The Shores' Twinkie III was a little more involved in game 2, but this one had a slow pace. The Spiders' Jack ended up with the win anyway, making the final pair of shots to secure the series at 2-0. Jack did well again in game 3, closing up with a three-ball run-out to finish a 3-0 series sweep over Twinkie III. Jack will visit Harrison Specters newcomer Snuggle for a Halloween Derby in the second round.
HP Field Events Center, Midland: Americus v. Cowzart. The blue cue is up now in 12-ball. Apex's Cowzart couldn't get any of his shots to land in game 1, while Midland's Americus was crisp early and patient late in the win. Americus leads the series 1-0. The Wonders' Cowzart got more offense in game 2 despite the Predators' Americus going on a three-ball run from the break. Americus stalled out after her scratch, while Cowzart was able to make his final pair with relative ease to tie the series at 1. Cowzart got another good start in game 3, and his defense at the top left stifled Americus completely. Cowzart won on a three-ball run-out to take a 2-1 series win with him into a second round series in Victoria versus Spurs veteran Sage.
Apple Center, Todavía: Ruby v. Ms. Kitty. The red cue activates for an 8-ball set between West Division rivals. Pacific's Ms. Kitty made seven balls over her first two turns of game 1. She came up short on the 8 at the top side, and Todavía's Ruby pushed all the way back with a seven-ball run-out. Ruby owns a 1-0 series lead. The Stills' Ruby thought she could make her counterattack despite some tight spaces in game 2, but she clipped the 8 to the bottom left for the instant loss. The Volcanoes' Ms. Kitty had already shown well to that point, but the win was a gift to help her tie the series at 1. Ruby couldn't execute her final run in game 3, missing the 2 from short range at the top left twice. Ms. Kitty was patient before getting the win to claim a 2-1 series win that sends her into the second round.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Goldy v. Whiskers. The silver cue exits the day after Accuracy. Maplewood's Whiskers did enough defensively in game 1 to hold back Everton's Goldy early on. Whiskers faltered late, but held on for a 2-3 win to get the 1-0 series lead. A close battle in game 2 saw the Lumberjacks' Whiskers get the edge at the end with better defensive positioning. The Eagles' Goldy stumbled twice and Whiskers won 2-4 to clinch the series at 2-0. Goldy pulled even briefly in game 3, then slipped back behind Whiskers as she completed the 3-0 series sweep with another 2-4 win. Whiskers will head to the second round.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Spot v. Marsell. The visitor's second series today is in 15-ball with the purple cue. Pronger's Spot made a four-ball run late in game 1 after a close battle sparked from a lackluster break. He missed the 14, and Whitewater's Marsell responded with the final pair for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Tridents' Spot had another late surge in game 2, but this one also came up short. The Shores' Marsell wasn't as precise on offense this time around, and Spot was able to collect the win to tie the series at 1. In game 3, both players looked for complex plays. Spot was a little more fortunate to simplify his play at the end for the win and 2-1 series win, which sets him up to visit the Infinity Torpedoes' Fuchsia in the second round.
Amazon Field Exhibition Hall, Golden: Max v. Juno. The green cue checks out after 7-ball. Golden's Max went empty on the game 1 break, and Stonebridge's Juno quickly made a 1-7 combination at the top side for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Wolves' Juno made two balls early in game 2, but the Pilots' Max struck for a stunning double-pot of the 2 to the top right and the 7 to the bottom side. Max's big play tied the series at 1. Neither player looked very good without fortunate positioning in game 3. Juno had the biggest blunder, scratching as she made the 5, and Max made the final pair for the win and 2-1 series lead. Max will host a former teammate, the Atlantic Pirates' Steven, in the second round.
AT&T Hall, Oceanside: Daisy v. Twinkie II. Along to 15-ball in the red cue's last series today. Oceanside's Daisy had a solid game 1, but her slow pace didn't work out in the end. Harrison's Twinkie II intervened with a three-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Waves' Daisy had a six-ball run and a five-ball run in quick succession in game 2, but she missed the 15 at the top right. The Specters' Twinkie II poached the win on a tap-in to seal the series at 2-0. Daisy didn't exit empty-handed, as she made an 11-15 combination to the bottom right for her lone win in game 3. Twinkie II won the series 2-1 and she'll visit Apex Wonders veteran Mr. Snowman in the second round.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Vincent v. Lionel. The visitor's second series today is in 8-ball as the blue cue finishes its day. Both players began with a four-ball run in game 1, but Everton's Vincent failed to back his up. North Modernistic's Lionel went on a four-ball run-out later to get the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Nighthawks' Lionel led for much of game 2 despite a scratch on the break, but he was too slow at the end. The Eagles' Vincent stormed back with a four-ball run-out to earn the win, tying the series at 1. Lionel made a four-ball run early in game 3, but an unnecessary gamble led to him sinking the 8 prematurely. This gifted the win and 2-1 series win to Vincent, who moves on to the second round.
Pepsi Arena, Lighton: Citrus v. Mr. Snowman. The day concludes with the purple cue in Accuracy. Lighton's Citrus couldn't get calibrated in game 1, faltering often as Apex's Mr. Snowman cruised to a 1-5 win. Mr. Snowman leads the series 1-0. The Prestige's Citrus improved greatly in game 2, but it didn't matter when the Wonders' Mr. Snowman turned perfect in a 0-2 win. Mr. Snowman secured the series at 2-0. Mr. Snowman essentially took game 3 off, slacking throughout as Citrus collected her lone win by a 2-6 score. Mr. Snowman will be on the road again in round two after a 2-1 series win.
Heat continues to play a factor, but the First Round will continue tomorrow.
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