After a rough run yesterday, we're back for more on a Wednesday. Leading off...
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Dominic v. Bright. The green cue's lone series today is in 9-ball. Southern's Dominic played too loose in game 1, leading to errors and misses. Pearl's Bright capitalized with a three-ball run-out for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Surfers' Bright had his time to mess up in game 2, taking a four-ball run but losing control at the end. His scratch on the 9 allowed the Monarchs' Dominic to take a free shot for the win to tie the series at 1. In game 3, Dominic didn't do anything to solidify his offense, and Bright was able to get the win with a double-pot of the 3 to the top right and the 9 to the bottom side. Bright's surprising win gave him a 2-1 series win and another series in Del Sur versus Monarchs captain Pounce in the second round.
Apple Center, Todavía: Sierra v. Marissa. The silver cue is set to play in 10-ball. Todavía's Sierra had some good moments in game 1, but she wasn't consistent enough on offense. Maplewood's Marissa closed well with a three-ball run-out to grab a 1-0 series lead. The Lumberjacks' Marissa scratched on the break in game 2, and she never really recovered from it. The Stills' Sierra closed quickly with a 5-10 combination to the bottom left for the win, tying the series at 1. Sierra backed it up well in game 3, again making a 5-10 combination at the top right to get the win after Marissa lost her composure a bit. Sierra will host Everton Eagles captain Goldy in the second round with one of her three advancing bids.
Porsche Events Center, Zenith: Blizzard v. Rosalina. The silver cue goes again in a 7-ball set. Zenith's Blizzard saw two turns end in scratches, while Victoria's Rosalina made a pair and a three-ball run-out to earn the win for a 1-0 series lead after game 1. The Spurs' Rosalina opened game 2 on a six-ball run before sending the 7 wide of the top side. The Skywatchers' Blizzard missed the cut to the top right, and Rosalina made a tap-in for the win to seal the series at 2-0. Blizzard finally stepped up on offense with a four-ball run and a pair at the end after a lackluster finish from Rosalina in game 3. Rosalina took the series 2-1 and will visit Westside Rockers veteran Goatee in the second round.
Sony Center, Queens: Crystal v. Ms. Kitty. Stalwarts of their teams clash in 13-ball with the silver cue. Queens' Crystal had a somewhat inexcusably bad shot to end game 1 prematurely, as she sank a 10-8 combination to the top left. The baffling play gifted a win to Pacific's Ms. Kitty for the 1-0 series lead. The Flames' Crystal didn't make any critical mistakes in game 2, but she was too slow on her last ball. This gave the Volcanoes' Ms. Kitty time to rally to earn the win, sealing the series at 2-0. Ms. Kitty played well early in game 3, but it took a late scratch to allow her to reset her positioning before she could finish the 3-0 series sweep over Crystal. Ms. Kitty will host Southern Monarchs rookie Gabby in the second round.
Google Hall, Modernistic: Sydney C. v. Anna. The blue cue draws in for a turn in 13-ball. Terrace City's Anna did great work on solids early in game 1, limiting the effectiveness of a comeback push from Modernistic's Sydney C. Anna then finished with the 8 at the bottom right for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Knights' Anna tried to recapture the magic to start game 2, but she ran out of steam in the middle. The Union's Sydney C. didn't take long to push back, winning on a four-ball run-out after getting her positioning right. The series is tied at 1. Anna wasn't able to do much with her early shots, as Sydney C. used one ball effectively on the right rail to block shots. Anna's late scratch doomed her as Sydney C. grabbed the win for a 2-1 series win. Sydney C. will host Tysini Hummingbirds star Charli in the second round.
Microsoft Center, Del Sur: Dominic v. Gal. The blue cue stays up in a Rotation series. Southern's Dominic started fairly well, then let North Modernistic's Gal tie up game 1 late. Dominic rebounded on a three-ball run-out for the 8-5 win to grab a 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Dominic had an excellent start in game 2, but the Nighthawks' Gal again battled back after the middle. Gal couldn't quite force another surge late, and Dominic held her off in an 8-6 win to clinch the series at 2-0. Dominic was even better in game 3, picking up an 8-3 win over Gal to finish the series as a 3-0 sweep. Dominic will host Atlantic Pirates captain Delila in the second round.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Avril v. Spot. A pair of Tridents teammates battle it out in 13-ball with the silver cue. Spot clearly had the upper hand for much of game 1, but Avril did what she could defensively to slow him down. Spot wore her down and got the win with little challenge for a 1-0 series lead. In game 2, Avril put up a better fight, but she was unlucky with positioning at the end. Spot played better at the end after correcting some drifted shots that initially slowed him down. Spot's win sealed the series at 2-0. Avril had a better push to begin game 3, but that didn't spare her from the sweep as Spot's relentless offense prevailed. Spot will visit Lighton Prestige mainstay Spirit in the second round.
Coca-Cola Field Exhibition Center, Boston: Gradley v. Dominic. The visitor's third series today is the purple cue's lone appearance in 15-ball. Boston's Gradley didn't seem to find much offense in game 1, and Southern's Dominic finished early with an 11-15 bank combination to the top left. Dominic holds a 1-0 series lead. The Monarchs' Dominic sustained success into game 2 with a six-ball run early. He looked good until the end, when the Swifts' Gradley stung back on a six-ball run-out for the win to tie the series at 1. Gradley had some interesting plays in game 3, but his miss on the 10 allowed Dominic to sink a 10-15 combination to the bottom side for the stunning win. Dominic won the series 2-1 and will visit Harrison Specters sophomore Esmeralda in the second round.
Mercedes-Benz Forum, Harrison: Twinkie II v. Boots. The blue cue is up between club-mates in 12-ball. Harrison's Twinkie II had a good start in game 1, but she fell off the pace as Pearl's Boots pushed a four-ball run. Boots was able to finish it off at the top right for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Surfers' Boots made one of each on the break and chose solids, which ended up being the wrong decision. The Specters' Twinkie II did excellent work on stripes and picked up a win with a pair of shots after Boots scratched. This tied the series at 1. Boots only has herself to blame for dropping game 3, as she twice overfilled to turn possession over to Twinkie II, who used the second chance for a pair of shots and the win. Twinkie II was lucky to win the series 2-1, and she'll host fellow captain Smudge of the Infinity Torpedoes in the second round.
BMW RockDome, Westside: Carly v. Kitty. The blue cue stays in action for 9-ball. Westside's Carly had some nice shots in game 1, but Midland's Kitty made a timely choice to sink the 6-9 combination to the bottom left for the win. Kitty owns a 1-0 series lead. In game 2, the Predators' Kitty again struggled to make a sequence of shots. The Rockers' Carly got the play she wanted, sinking the 4 with spin to deflect off the 8 and collect the 9 at the bottom left for the win, tying the series at 1. Carly went for a long-range snipe on the 6 in a tough game 3, but she scratched on the play. Kitty took over for a three-ball run-out to get the win and 2-1 series win to earn a road position versus Viewpoint Sound Meteors captain Hoot in the second round.
Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: Missy v. Kelsea. The blue cue checks out after 8-ball between Sharpshooters teammates. In game 1, Kelsea had a nice push in the middle, but she wasn't able to finish it off. Missy held her own to battle back for the win and 1-0 series lead. In game 2, Missy tried to get a jump again, but her bad break led to a slower battle. Kelsea wasn't too bothered by it, keeping things even until the end when she made a three-ball run-out for the win. This tied the series at 1. Kelsea got fortunate in game 3, as Missy had everything she needed to win, only to miss her look at the 8. Kelsea made a pair and took the 2-1 series win, setting her up to visit Harrison Specters rookie Bucco in the second round. Kelsea carries forward three bids.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Prism v. Midnight. The red cue's lone series comes in 13-ball. Pronger's Prism held firm at the top side to cut off many of Apex's Midnight's outlet shots. Prism then easily scooped up the win for a 1-0 series lead. The Wonders' Midnight had the better of the offense early in game 2, but she scratched late while aiming at her last ball. The Tridents' Prism rallied back on a four-ball run-out for the win to secure the series at 2-0. In game 3, Prism looked to be close to a win, but Midnight played just enough defense to snag her lone victory. Prism took the series 2-1 and will host Eastside Sharks captain Taylor M. in the second round.
Ford Forum, Pronger: Spot v. Acorn. The venue doubleheader ends with Rotation and the silver cue. Lighton's Acorn held his own in a contentious start to game 1 as Pronger's Spot got a little frustrated. After that, Acorn ripped a six-ball run-out for an 8-2 win to go ahead 1-0 in the series. The Tridents' Spot had a better start in game 2, but he wasn't able to make the lead stick. The Prestige's Acorn pushed with a four-ball run and then picked up the 14 late to grab an 8-6 win, clinching the series at 2-0. Spot finally got on the board in game 3, battling sharply with Acorn in the finale. Spot won 8-6, but Acorn's 2-1 series win lines him up to visit Commerce Tradewinds newcomer Luigi in the second round. Spot will settle on six bids advancing.
Verizon Field Events Center, Pacific: Ms. Kitty v. Kodiak. The silver cue continues in 10-ball. Pacific's Ms. Kitty was a little sloppy early in game 1, but Web City's Kodiak used up all his offense on an early four-ball run. Ms. Kitty made a pair at the end for the win and 1-0 series lead. The Volcanoes' Ms. Kitty had less consistency on her shots in game 2, leading to a choppy battle. The Spiders' Kodiak took advantage of it at the end, making the final pair for the win to tie the series at 1. In game 3, Ms. Kitty took matters into her own hands with a 6-10 combination to the bottom left for the win and 2-1 series win. Ms. Kitty is set to host Terrace City Knights rookie Anna in the second round with one of her seven advancing bids.
Starbucks Arena, Archtown: Sleepy B. v. Taylor S. The silver cue ends the day in 8-ball. Commerce's Taylor S. was ahead from the start of game 1, as Archtown's Sleepy B. was a little too casual on offense. Taylor S. won with a three-ball run-out for the 1-0 series lead. The Tradewinds' Taylor S. again had a better start, but she lost sight of positioning later in game 2. This led her to drive a scatter-shot, which resulted in the 8 going down early at the top side to gift the Arrows' Sleepy B. with a win. The series is tied at 1. Taylor S. got back on track to begin game 3, taking a large lead quickly. Sleepy B. had to make a push late and fell far short as Taylor S. won the series 2-1 to earn the right to visit Southern Monarchs captain Pounce in the second round.
That's all for today's action. We'll be back tomorrow for more, as usual.
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