We'll continue playing today, leading off with...
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Vincent v. Ruby. The red cue makes the start in 10-ball today. Everton's Vincent didn't assert himself on offense in a slow game 1, and Todavía's Ruby instead picked up the pace with a three-ball run-out at the end. Ruby leads the series 1-0. The Eagles' Vincent wasn't able to do anything after getting the 10 near the bottom left in game 2. He had some chances, but only an early three-ball run worked for him. The Stills' Ruby won on a kicked 7-9-10 combination to the bottom left to clinch the series at 2-0. In game 3, Vincent had his best turns on offense, but he still came up short after missing on the 10. Ruby buried it to the top left and swept the series 3-0, earning the right to visit Infinity Torpedoes captain Smudge in the second round.
Sony Center, Queens: Pauline v. Strawberry. The blue cue enters the action with a 15-ball set. Both players were solid to begin game 1, but Queens' Pauline had a little more longevity on offense than Victoria's Strawberry. Pauline worked a six-ball run-out at the end to earn the win and 1-0 series lead. The Flames' Pauline didn't get to break out on a similar attack in game 2. Instead, the Spurs' Strawberry mixed in a lot of defense and won with a deflection off the 7 to get the 15 at the top left for the win to tie the series at 1. Pauline didn't pick up the pace at all in game 3, and Strawberry was able to snag the win on a 10-15 combination to the bottom left. Strawberry won the series 2-1 and will host Diamond Gems newcomer Debby in the second round.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Twinkie III v. Tigerette. The blue cue stays up for a 7-ball battle. Boston's Tigerette made a four-ball run early in game 1, but Whitewater's Twinkie III replied with a three-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Shores' Twinkie III had all the offense in game 2, but her bank of the 2-7 combination to the top right saw the deflection make the 3 and cue ball in the top left due to forward spin. This gifted a win to the Swifts' Tigerette to tie the series at 1. Tigerette battled hard in game 3, but she left the 7 short of the bottom right for Twinkie III to tap in for the 2-1 series win. Twinkie III is set to advance to the second round.
Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: Missy v. Sally. The silver cue is up for 15-ball. Capital City's Missy had two looks on the 15 after an unremarkable game 1, but she missed both attempts. Archtown's Sally struck for the win and an unsteady 1-0 series lead. Game 2 had a little more pace on both sides, but the cleaner finish favored the Sharpshooters' Missy as she made a three-ball run-out to even the series at 1-1 versus the Arrows' Sally. Game 3 remained a close battle all the way through, with Sally prevailing on a four-ball run-out for the 2-1 series win over Missy. Sally is set to play in the second round with two advancing bids.
Coca-Cola Field Exhibition Center, Boston: Ice Cream v. Bear. The blue cue rotates in for a 12-ball turn. Boston's Ice Cream enjoyed a four-ball run on her opening turn in game 1, although a scratch hurt. Commerce's Bear then potted a ball for Ice Cream, who made her final pair with little trouble to earn the 1-0 series lead. The Tradewinds' Bear had all he needed in game 2, but both players engaged in a ridiculously poorly played battle at the side pockets. Eventually, the Swifts' Ice Cream broke loose enough to get the win that sealed the series at 2-0. Ice Cream dominated with a four-ball run off the break in game 3. Bear never had enough positioning to compete, and Ice Cream closed a 3-0 series sweep. Ice Cream will host South Division rival and Queens Flames superstar Violetta in the second round.
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Sage v. Watermelon. The red cue is done for the day after 13-ball. Victoria's Sage showed some rare irritation with the arena dimensions at the top right, as it led to her missing a pair of shots in a close battle. Pearl's Watermelon capitalized with a three-ball run-out, earning a 1-0 series lead. The Surfers' Watermelon had an unfortunate scratch near the end of game 2 after making a heroic comeback attempt. The Spurs' Sage did just enough in the end for the win to tie the series at 1. Sage couldn't get any late positioning in game 3, as Watermelon blocked all the shots along the bottom rail. Watermelon then ran out the last four balls for the win to take a 2-1 series win that sets her up to visit Oceanside Waves newcomer Patches in the second round. Sage will carry three bids forward.
Cisco Arena, Tysini: Charli v. Mams. West Division rivals battle in 8-ball as the green cue steps in. Swordpoint's Mams got onto the 8 first in game 1, but she missed it three times. Tysini's Charli pushed back on a three-ball run, then made the 8 on her second try to get the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Hummingbirds' Charli had a nice start in game 2, but she stalled out before the 8 this time. The Blades' Mams fired back with strong offense and picked up the win to tie the series at 1. Charli made seven balls over her first two turns, then missed the 8 twice. Mams was a little less explosive, winning on a three-ball run-out for the 2-1 series win. Mams will visit Todavía Stills captain Easter in the second round.
Chevrolet Center, Everton: Cleo v. Dusty. The silver cue is back for 10-ball. A choppy game 1 saw scratches on both sides before Golden's Dusty sank the 9 in an uncalled pocket. Everton's Cleo kept possession and made the 10 in the top left for the win and 1-0 series lead. In game 2, the Pilots' Dusty again struggled with control and illegally potted a ball late. This time, the Eagles' Cleo missed her look on the 10, and Dusty cut it to the top right for the win to tie the series at 1. In game 3, both players had their struggles at times. Cleo overcame it with a deflection off the 9 to drive the 10 into the top left for the win and 2-1 series win over Dusty. Cleo will host Swordpoint Blades veteran Stealth in the second round.
Nike Field Events Center, Commerce: Rosemary v. Ice Cream. The green cue goes again in 13-ball. Commerce's Rosemary couldn't get her offense off the launch pad in game 1, scratching twice. Boston's Ice Cream was much more effective and easily took the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Swifts' Ice Cream jumped ahead off the break in game 2, leaving the Tradewinds' Rosemary with poor positioning. Ice Cream's continued shooting success lifted her to the win to clinch the series at 2-0. Ice Cream had a rough break in game 3, but Rosemary didn't apply pressure very well this time. Ice Cream won three turns after the break to sweep the series 3-0 and earn a trip to Golden to take on Pilots veteran Max in round two.
McDonald's Hall, Atlantic: Delila v. Stephanie. The green cue is done after this 12-ball set. Atlantic's Delila took a huge lead initially in game 1, but she couldn't find her last ball to the bottom right. Swordpoint's Stephanie took her time and then won with a four-ball run-out for the 1-0 lead in the series. The Blades' Stephanie had a decent break in game 2, but she was stunned by the Pirates' Delila working a four-ball run. Delila took her time to finish it off but ultimately earned the win to tie the series at 1. Delila enjoyed another surge from the break in game 3, and that paced her to the win and 2-1 series win over Stephanie. Delila is set to visit Capital City Sharpshooters rookie Ellie in the second round.
Samsung Arena, Whitewater: Shaggy v. Waluigi. The blue cue cycles in again for 9-ball. Whitewater's Shaggy wasn't at her best for game 1, but she cashed in on the 9 after Web City's Waluigi missed it to end a three-ball run. Shaggy's heads-up play gave her a 1-0 series lead. The Spiders' Waluigi made a better finish in game 2, finishing off a three-ball run-out after continued shaky play from the Shores' Shaggy. Frustration set in for Shaggy after a scratch and a handful of misses in game 3. Waluigi took care of business with a little luck, making the 7 in the bottom right with a deflection to put the 9 in the top side. Waluigi won the series 2-1 to advance to the second round.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sleepy B. v. Shawn. The purple cue's lone series today is in 13-ball. Archtown's Sleepy B. quickly got down to her last ball in game 1, but Midland's Shawn held his defense firmly at the bottom right. Eventually, Shawn turned in a five-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Arrows' Sleepy B. again had the better start in game 2, and she again let it go to waste. The Predators' Shawn made a six-ball run-out for the win this time, securing the series at 2-0 in the process. Both players had a nightmarish finish to game 3, as they each defensively scratched and extended the meaningless game farther than it needed to go. Sleepy B. ultimately got an unrewarding win, while Shawn's 2-1 series win sets him up to visit Apex Wonders rookie Maren in the second round with one of his two advancing bids.
T-Mobile Center, Victoria: Strawberry v. Fluffina. The host's second series today uses the silver cue in Accuracy. Victoria's Strawberry had a shaky start to game 1, but she steadied by the end to beat Infinity's Fluffina 3-4. Strawberry owns a 1-0 series lead. The Torpedoes' Fluffina couldn't gain any ground in game 2, slipping behind late as the Spurs' Strawberry collected a 2-3 win. Strawberry clinched the series at 2-0. In game 3, Strawberry seemed to be at her best but still had to settle for a 2-3 win to complete the sweep over Fluffina. Strawberry is set to host Maplewood Lumberjacks star Whiskers in the second round. Fluffina will have just three advancing bids.
Porsche Events Center, Zenith: Blizzard v. Strawberry. The visitor completes a doubleheader in 13-ball with the blue cue. Victoria's Strawberry handled her positioning much more productively in game 1, while Zenith's Blizzard couldn't really get anything going. Strawberry made a pair at the end for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Skywatchers' Blizzard had a pretty strong start in game 2, but her late positioning again came up short. The Spurs' Strawberry rallied with a five-ball run-out at the end, sealing the series at 2-0. Blizzard was again caught flat-footed in game 3 as Strawberry delivered a four-ball run-out for the win and 3-0 series sweep. Strawberry will visit Archtown Arrows captain Sally in another edition of their teams' burgeoning rivalry.
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Esmeralda v. Ellie. The blue cue closes the day in 13-ball. Harrison's Esmeralda underhit a few of her shots in game 1, most notably one when she miscued on her last ball. Capital City's Ellie was also cautious but good enough to get the win and 1-0 series lead. In game 2, the Specters' Esmeralda ended up with solids when she wanted stripes. While this looked to be a fortunate move for a bit, the Sharpshooters' Ellie bounced back with a surge late to get the win and seal the series at 2-0. In game 3, Esmeralda finally got her win on a comeback after Ellie couldn't sink her last ball. Ellie won the series 2-1 and lines up to visit Modernistic Union sophomore Maggie in the second round. Esmeralda has just two bids moving forward.
That's all for today's action, which was dominated by the club Enterprise.
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