Elite Cricket 2018 - Week 18

Elite will try to match Select's rate from yesterday, hoping to play their entire Week 18 slate in one day. We begin with...

Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: The Torpedoes open a somewhat busy week against the Spiders. The hosts have Fluffina on the bench, while the visitors sit Ted for standard rest. Shadow had a reasonable start with 467 for Web City on the opening turn. Smudge couldn't get going as well as her opposing captain, ending with a middling 219 for Infinity to lead things off. Sugar answered with 691 for the Spiders this time, extending their lead well on the secondary attack. Solaris collapsed at 96 for the Torpedoes, allowing the deficit to grow out of control at the midway mark. Jack had to fight a cluttered pitch, and he didn't do well with 101 for Web City, weakening their lead a bit. Shelley shot back with 289 for Infinity, hardly doing anything to fight the deficit. Shiny tallied another 597 for the Spiders at the end of the game, closing their scoring at 1856. Mr. Snowman tried to pull the Torpedoes back, but his 745 left them short at a total of 1349 in the loss. Web City rises to 16-18, while Infinity drops to 22-14.

Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: The Surfers try to keep moving up with Watermelon resting, while the Nighthawks give a faltering Cheddar another game off. Peach had a solid start with 385 for North Modernistic, giving them a decent first look at the lead. Boots couldn't get clear of deflection for Pearl, falling at 252 as the hosts will trail early on. Gal answered with 487 for the Nighthawks, extending their lead nicely on a strong second attack. Neopolitan launched 1018 for the Surfers to give them the lead at the halfway mark with an explosive rally. B. Chapman fell with 160 for North Modernistic, a poor turn hurting their chances of a comeback now. Bright essentially matched that turn with 159 for Pearl, keeping the hosts ahead by a decent margin. Luigi had a modest 298 for the Nighthawks, not enough to avoid the loss at 1330. Beth had a simple 405 for the Surfers, securing their win at 1834. Pearl is up to 19-17, while North Modernistic drops to 11-26.

Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Arrows are back home and sitting Wild Thing for performance reasons, while Smudge takes rest in this one-off road game for the Torpedoes. A deflection doomed Fluffina quickly in her lead-off turn, ending on a pathetic 28 points for Infinity. Sally got a bit distracted on one of her later swings, ending at 231 as it bounced up and out of play for Archtown. Solaris had only 204 for the Torpedoes on his turn, just barely covering the deficit. Ruby countered with 482 for the Arrows, giving them a more confident lead the second time around. Shelley replied with 392 for Infinity, unable to meet the deficit this time. Sleepy B. chopped a crisp 647 for Archtown this time, extending their lead greatly late in the game. Mr. Snowman botched the comeback effort with only 48 for the Torpedoes, leaving them to lose at 672, with the team relatively falling apart. Dusky kept her turn subdued with 306 for the Arrows, securing their win at 1666. Archtown gets an upset victory to go to 11-22, while Infinity sinks to 22-15, closer and closer to a pack of teams just below them.

AT&T Oceanside Stadium, Oceanside: Sally's rough play recently earns her a game off as the Arrows begin a five-game road trip, while Dewey will sit for the Waves for performance reasons. Ruby gathered a decent 354 for Archtown in a rare-lead off appearance for the visiting captain. Snuggle hit a mediocre 224 in response for Oceanside, putting the hosts at an early deficit. Sleepy B. countered with 552 for the Arrows, lifting them farther ahead with a productive turn. Celestia had 336 for the Waves, an acceptable but weaker attack that sees the hosts' deficit grow again. Dusky matched that with 336 for Archtown on her turn, keeping the lead steady. Josie shot back with 450 for Oceanside, recovering some of the deficit ahead of the final players' turns. Wild Thing kept the Arrows steady with another 336, bringing their total score to 1578. Jason V. collapsed with a meager 92 for the Waves, leaving them at 1102 in the loss. Archtown gets up to 12-22, while Oceanside slips to 20-17.

Nissan Infinity Stadium, Infinity: The Torpedoes sit Solaris in their third and final game this week, while the visiting Tradewinds have Lionel on the bench for this meeting. Tigerette slapped 441 for Commerce to get them off to a good start in the game. Smudge replied with 603 for Infinity on her turn, giving the hosts a lead after the first turn. Taylor had the pace to make an impact for the Tradewinds, but she only picked up 371 when a bad swing ended her turn a bit early. Fluffina fought it off with 395 for the Torpedoes, losing a lot of pace before falling. Rosemary couldn't keep her swings down long enough for Commerce, ending on a paltry 99. Shelley flicked 307 for Infinity to make a modest addition to the lead ahead of the final players' turns. Niki tried to rally, but her 285 left the Tradewinds at a losing total of 1196. Mr. Snowman capped the Torpedoes win with an emphatic 1010, giving them a total of 2315. Infinity is up to 23-15 now, while Commerce drops another game to fall to 13-17.

IBM Nighthawks Nest, North Modernistic: The Nighthawks now get a chance to host the Surfers. Boots takes a seat for the Surfers now, while the Nighthawks have B. Chapman on the bench. Watermelon lifted 719 for Pearl, an excellent start from the co-captain on the first turn. Peach got about half of it back with 376 for North Modernistic, who will trail from the start. Neopolitan did even better for the Surfers, extending their lead with a big 801. Cheddar grabbed 253 for the Nighthawks, unable to make a move to help them catch up halfway through the game. Bright shot back with 298 for Pearl, a solid effort to keep their lead steady for now. Gal made a big push with 639 for North Modernistic, cutting into the deficit with her great showing. Beth added 331 at the end for the Surfers, giving them a final score of 2149. Luigi managed only 207 for the Nighthawks, putting their losing total at 1475. Pearl is up to 20-17, while North Modernistic dips to 11-27.

Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Union welcome the Tradewinds in a minor Urban rivalry match. Daisy sits for the hosts, while Rosemary takes the bench for the visitors. Tigerette pummeled 705 right away for Commerce, giving them a big lead early on. Ms. Puppy made a good response with 481 for Modernistic, but they will trail initially. Taylor shot back with 535 for the Tradewinds, a strong second attack to keep the visitors in control of the game. Puff I had the makings of a good counterattack before lifting a ball too high, ending at 352 as the Union lose ground. Lionel returned to action in poor form for Commerce, falling at 55 points as he suffered an early deflection. Kodiak made a little progress with 367 for Modernistic, but they'll have to make a move with a player each to go. Niki gathered an alright 248 for the Tradewinds, leaving them at a final score of 1543, far from a safe total. Chimpy thought he had settled a backhand well, but it hopped onto his wicket and downed him at 169, leaving the Union to lose with 1369. Commerce is now at 14-17, while Modernistic sinks to 12-26.

Home Depot Forum, Web City: The Spiders' fight to stay in Elite sees them sit a slumping Jack when they host the first-place Sharpshooters, who put Missy on their bench this time. Chris had a decent 322 for Capital City to get things started at a lower pace than usual. Shadow shot back with 529 for Web City, using a better pace to give the hosts a critical early lead. Sprinkles couldn't get the Sharpshooters back on track, her 226 barely covering the deficit presented to the visitors. Ted matched the damage with 265 for the Spiders, keeping the lead steady midway through the game. Lorde carried Capital City ahead with 671 on her turn, making things interesting now. Sugar reclaimed 399 for Web City, making it a very close game with a player each to go. Pauline got taken out by an unfortunate deflection at 36 points, leaving the Sharpshooters exposed at 1255. Shiny popped 451 for the Spiders, breezing ahead for the win with a total of 1644. Web City rises to 17-18, while Capital City takes a step back to 26-6.

Nike Field, Commerce: The Tradewinds return home, and will have Niki on the bench in a curious roster choice, while the Hummingbirds sit their captain Princess to end a three-game road trip. Leandra tried to make a play on her backhand, but it went a bit too high and stopped her at only 32 points for Tysini. Tigerette turned a questionable false start call into 295 points for Commerce for the early lead. Charli sliced 416 for the Hummingbirds, giving them a more substantial lead this time. Taylor stumbled with 135 for the Tradewinds, allowing the score to get close at the midway mark. Brownie faltered a bit at 272 for Tysini, wasting a chance to really pressure their hosts with an attack. Lionel picked up 376 for Commerce, edging them ahead before the final players step up to bat. Paps exploded for 1037 for the Hummingbirds at the end, setting their final score at 1757. Rosemary couldn't save the day, her pace lacking as she scored 330 to give the Tradewinds a loss at 1136. Tysini strikes big before heading home, rising to 20-15, while Commerce slips to 14-18, still chasing the last safe spot.

Cisco Tysini Field, Tysini: The Hummingbirds get a big meeting with the Flames here. The visitors sit Hannah in this appearance, while the hosts put Brownie on the bench. Crystal started with 543 for Queens, an aggressive opening turn from the captain. Princess had only 290 in response for Tysini, getting lucky to earn a false start replay before failing to match the opposition on the second try. Violetta posted a pathetic 87 for the Flames, a very unusual weak effort from the sophomore. Leandra made progress with 259 for the Hummingbirds, but they remain behind at the halfway mark. Briana had a jittery swing during her turn, which ended it at 108 as Queens' lead is fully destabilized. Charli went with pace to gather 605 for Tysini, giving them a clear lead late in the game. Kyle pulled back with 670 for the Flames, forcing the hosts to respond to a final score of 1408. Paps hammered 1053 for the Hummingbirds this time, confirming their victory at 2207 with another spectacular run. Tysini jumps again to 21-15, while Queens steps back at 19-18.

Nike Field, Commerce: A massively important match takes place in this season series finale between the Tradewinds and Spiders. Ted sits for the visitors, while Taylor takes the bench for the hosts. Shadow couldn't rise to the occasion with 54 points for Web City in an ugly start. Tigerette seized the advantage with 616 for Commerce in a strong first turn for the hosts. Sugar put in a firm 559 for the Spiders in response, trying to keep them competitive despite the deficit. Lionel held on to collect 384 for the Tradewinds, allowing their lead to slip but not crumble at the halfway mark. Jack pulled up with 504 for Web City, covering the deficit on the strong push. Rosemary gathered 337 for Commerce, reclaiming a smaller lead as the game nears its end. Shiny went off with 782 for the Spiders, stunning the crowd as the visitors close their scoring at 1899. Niki picked up 595 for the Tradewinds in response, leaving them at a total of 1932 in a narrow victory. Commerce holds the tiebreaker, rising to 15-18 while Web City falls to 17-19. Should the teams tie in the standings, a 3-1 season series win puts Commerce ahead.

Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Union give Kodiak some rest in the Week 18 Elite finale, while the Pirates give Steven another game off as the odd-man out in a high-scoring offense. Delila ripped 723 for Atlantic right away, putting the visitors well ahead on the opening turn. Ms. Puppy couldn't get a clean rhythm going for Modernistic, instead falling at a poor 64. Isabella tacked on 566 for the Pirates on the second attack, extending their lead nicely. Daisy slipped up at a mere 96 for the Union, allowing the game to get even more out of hand. Klaus had a solid 401 for Atlantic on this turn, keeping their lead strong. Puff I managed just 87 for Modernistic, keeping their responses meek at best. Max tapped a simple 133 to give the Pirates a total of 1823. Chimpy softened the defeat a bit with 447, but the Union still lost badly at 694. Atlantic jumps to 20-15, while Modernistic sits at 12-27.

That's all for Elite this week. We'll try to make it three-for-three in divisions and days tomorrow with Premier action.

Select Cricket 2018 - Week 18

The season is in its last five weeks now, and Select gets going with a single-day set expected. We begin with...

The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Gems will give Pedey a game off this time, while the Monarchs sit Hoppy for this match after a rough outing last time. Avril had a weak 141 for Southern in returning to action today, leaving the visitors exposed early on. Rosalina shot back with 631 for Diamond on their first turn, establishing a large lead immediately. Panda countered with 416 for the Monarchs to cut into the deficit, but they remain behind for now. Citrus slammed 737 for the Gems in response, extending their lead greatly at the halfway mark of the game. Pounce did alright with 415 for Southern, but they haven't had an explosive turn yet to dig them out of their hole. Smokey tacked on another 542 for Diamond this time, boosting their lead once again. Dominic couldn't keep control for the Monarchs with 376, leaving them at a loss with 1348 total. Cassandra had only 195 for the Gems, but they finished with 2105 in a dominant win. Diamond gets a rare win to rise to 12-28, while Southern slips a bit at 20-16, dangling over a hungry pack of pursuers.

Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The next game this week sees the Spurs rest their captain Spice, while the visiting Crowns try to maintain their surge with Jeremias on the bench. Kayla ripped 690 with good pace for Royal on the opening turn, giving them a very solid foundation. Yekaterina shot back with 511 for Victoria in a rare lead-off appearance, keeping them in reasonably close range. Jake faltered a bit with 217 for the Crowns on the second attack, weakening their lead. Sage grabbed 318 for the Spurs, cutting about half of the deficit away but failing to fully capitalize on the opportunity. Nightfur never got her swing going for Royal, falling with 63 after deflecting a ball out of play. Wario pulled Victoria far ahead with 703 late in the game, pressuring the visitors with such a big attack. Cassie fell at 343 for the Crowns, unable to make a comeback as they lost with 1313. Strawberry brought the game to a quick end with a poor 51, securing the Spurs win at 1583. Victoria bounces up to 15-17, while Royal dips to 20-12 with the loss.

Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Meteors are at home in this game, sitting Dani, while the Lumberjacks end a three-game road trip with Gabe on the bench for rest. Whiskers slugged a massive 1817 on the first turn for Maplewood, doing plenty right away to help their cause. Mams had chaos near her wicket, and almost cleared it all until a backhand got out of reach to stop her at 180 for Viewpoint Sound. Diddley cancelled out that damage with 182 for the Lumberjacks, abandoning a strategy for good swings. Hoot tried to get the Meteors back on track with 610, cutting away about one-third of the deficit. Bryant slashed 858 for Maplewood to restore a strong lead to the visitors. Nibbles pulled back with 655 for Viewpoint Sound, but they remain far behind with a player each to go. Summer had an impressive double-tap backhand, but she ended at 226 to give the Lumberjacks a total of 3083. Vincent had 217 for the Meteors to end his turn, and they took the loss at 1662. Maplewood surges to 20-18, while Viewpoint Sound drops back to 15-19.

Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige sit Katelynn to close a four-game home stand against a Southwestern rival, while the visiting Spurs bench Strawberry for this meeting. Spice had an alright 304 for Victoria to lead things off, but they are a bit vulnerable. Acorn found his stride almost immediately, plastering 1021 for Lighton at a great pace to give them a strong initial lead. Yekaterina fired back with 368 for the Spurs, but they still face a deficit after that attack. Spirit had only 272 for the Prestige, weakening their lead slightly halfway through the game. Sage flicked 169 for Victoria, squandering a chance to help the visitors catch up with their rivals. Nicole slipped at 64 for Lighton, an ugly performance that leaves the hosts exposed late in the game. Wario fell just short of forcing a response with 513 for the Spurs at the end, giving them a final score of 1354 in the loss. Waluigi did well with 380 for the Prestige, icing their win at 1737. Lighton sheds the bad feelings from last week to get to 16-16, while Victoria falls back to 15-18.

Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: The Prestige complete their doubleheader on the road with Nicole on the bench, while the Meteors sit their rookie Vincent for this meeting. Acorn hit 439 for Lighton in a productive start to the game for the visitors. Mams tried to make a play on her backhand, but the light contact she made just pulled her out of position before she ended at 197 for Viewpoint Sound. Spirit didn't have much pace at first, but she held on to tally 723 for the Prestige by the end of the turn. Hoot missed a swing on his turn, crushing his pace before stalling him at 298 as the Meteors lose ground. Katelynn protected Lighton's lead with 457 on her turn, making things even tougher for the hosts. Nibbles turned a technical error on his first try into a respectable 336 on the replay, but Viewpoint Sound is still significantly behind. Waluigi tacked on 448 for the Prestige at the end, capping their offense at 2067. Dani made a push with 529 for the Meteors, but they still fell with a total of 1360. Lighton is back in positive territory at 17-16, while Viewpoint Sound slides to 15-20.

Toyota Pitch, Freedom: An Eastern Hills Derby match pits the Cascades, who sit Roxy for this meeting, against the traveling Sharks, who have Gizmo on the bench. Graham had a solid turn for Eastside, but a slightly early exit resulted in only 320 points to his credit. Jasmine had to use a technical error replay to tally 336 for Freedom, giving them a tiny initial lead. Chelsea went off with a pacey counterattack for the Sharks, belting 1652 to give them a huge lead on the second turn. Stinky had no answer for that with 135 for the Cascades, leaving them in a bit of trouble. Cubby poked 417 for Eastside on his turn, padding their lead a bit more. Nikolai managed 295 for Freedom, but things are looking bleak for the hosts this time. Salmo gained 532 for the Sharks at the end, giving them a final score of 2921. Stripes attacked with a furious pace to take 1019 for the Cascades, but they came up short anyway at 1785. Eastside is up to 18-18 on the year, while Freedom drops to 20-11 with the loss.

Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: The Crowns look to bounce back from a tough loss with Jake taking some rest, while Cassandra gets her standard rest for the Gems in this one-off road game. Rosalina got beat on a deflection at 152 for Diamond, giving them a bit of a weak start in this game. Kayla fired back with a firm 575 for Royal, establishing their lead quickly. Citrus did alright with 256 for the Gems despite failing to cover the deficit on the second attack. Jeremias piled on with 626 for the Crowns, extending their lead nicely at the midway mark of the game. Pedey did well with 530 for Diamond, attempting to keep them in range of the deficit. Nightfur countered that with 508 for Royal, returning to form after a poor outing in her earlier appearance this week. Smokey had a brutal turn for the Gems, the first wiped out as a false start and the second ending at 60 points on a poor backhand, for a losing total of 998. Cassie kept it simple with 289 for the Crowns, capping their win at 1998. Royal's nine straight home wins have them up to 21-12, while Diamond is 12-29 with the loss.

Toyota Pitch, Freedom: The Cascades sit Stinky after a bad outing from the veteran last time, while the Prestige sit Waluigi in the first game of a home-and-home this week between these teams. Acorn had a modest 209 for Lighton to get things started this time. Jasmine replied with 464 for Freedom, a strong start from the captain that sets the hosts ahead after the opening turn. Spirit tried to hook a backhand swing, but she failed at 60 points, all on a technical error replay. Roxy got distracted during her turn, failing at 204 for the Cascades in a rough outing. Katelynn smashed 851 for Lighton in response to that, pulling the visitors back into the fight with her great turn. Nikolai faltered with only 208 for Freedom, allowing them to slip behind with a player each to go. Nicole slipped at a pathetic 42 for the Prestige, her rough week continuing as their final score sits at a vulnerable 1162. Stripes completed the Cascades comeback with 490 at the end of the game, icing their win at 1366. Freedom rises to 21-11, while Lighton drops back to 17-17 in the loss.

Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The Spurs play in three of the last four games this week, beginning a doubleheader here with Sage on the bench, while the Defenders sit their captain Debby due to recent struggles on offense. Bianca couldn't get her offense to click for Southridge, falling with a meager 36. Spice countered with 622 for Victoria this time, giving her side a massive lead initially. Stephanie was fuming as she ended on just 14 for the Defenders, begging for a technical error replay but getting rejected by the official. Yekaterina couldn't tip a ball to safety, ending with a middling 250 for the Spurs. Caitlin tried to take over on offense for Southridge, but her aggressive swings soon downed her at 112, leaving the visitors befuddled and angry. Wario pounded another 537 for Victoria, keeping their lead in good shape with the effort. Hughbert had only 204 for the Defenders at the end, leaving them in an ugly loss at 366 total. Strawberry went off with 975 for the Spurs, easily icing the win at 2384. Victoria's statement game gets them up to 16-18, while Southridge drops to 26-10 with the loss.

Kraft Crowns Park, Royal: The Crowns are hoping to capitalize on a tired Spurs team, who are giving Yekaterina her rest during the busy week, while the hosts sit Cassie. Spice produced 394 for Victoria, a solid start for the busy team as they complete the road half of their doubleheader. Kayla tried to double-tap a ball, but the play failed as she dropped with 288 for Royal, giving them a small deficit. Sage pummeled 1262 for the Spurs on the second attack, another big turn to give the visitors a lead. Jake had a solid 400 for the Crowns in response, taking some of the damage back. Wario did decently with 288 for Victoria, keeping their lead safe with the solid performance. Jeremias made a push with 720 for Royal, bringing the teams closer together as the final players step up to bat. Strawberry had an ugly 124 for the Spurs, leaving them with a total of 2068 that they'll hope will hold. Nightfur charged forth with 784 for the Crowns, stealing the win away at a total of 2192. Royal's amazing comeback gets them to a record of 22-12, while Victoria drops back to 16-19 with the loss.

Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige get their turns as hosts against the Cascades. The hosts sit Spirit for this meeting, while the visitors have Nikolai on their bench. Jasmine levied 662 for Freedom on a productive first turn for the visiting captain. Acorn countered with a stronger 784 for Lighton, using exceptional pace to put the hosts ahead in a high-scoring start to the game. Stinky bounced back from his benching with 520 for the Cascades, covering the deficit pretty easily. Katelynn answered that with 564 for the Prestige, maintaining a small lead with this appearance. Roxy exploded with 1206 for Freedom this time, pulling them far ahead with the magnificent effort. Nicole failed for Lighton with a poor 57, giving them little hope of completing a late comeback. Stripes pushed another 560 for the Cascades at the end, giving them a total of 2948 in a much more exciting rematch. Waluigi had only 232 for the Prestige at the end, leaving them in a loss at 1637. Freedom is up to 22-11, while Lighton gets pushed back to 17-18.

Sprint Pitch, Victoria: Wario takes his turn on the bench for the Spurs in the week 18 Select finale, while the Specters give Rudolph the game off. Sydney had a modest 259 for Harrison to begin the scoring, although she would have liked a bit more. Spice had a poor 78 for Victoria in response, faltering after a busy week of games. Twinkie II dropped at 164 for the Specters, maintaining their unsteady lead with the weak attack. Yekaterina pulled a ball up and out of play, ending on a meager 42 for the Spurs as the offense has fallen off a cliff. Lexi slipped at 87 for Harrison, but the visitors maintain a lead anyway. Sage pulled back with 263 for Victoria this time, trying to close the gap late in the game. Mitchell had 152 for the Specters in a sloppy finish that gives the visitors a final score of 662. Strawberry surged with 457 at the end for the Spurs, giving them the win with a total of 840. Victoria won ugly to get to 17-19, while Harrison drops again to 14-20.

That's all for Select action this week. We'll try to get Elite going tomorrow.

Premier Cricket 2018 - Week 17

A new week of Premier action finally gets going after some delay. We begin with...

HP Field, Midland: The Predators start the week in a home doubleheader, taking on the Warriors in the first game. Noelle sits for the visitors while Rainmane is on the bench for the hosts. Twilight gained 366 for Central to lead off this game, not her best performance of the season by any means. Shawn lacked pace for most of the turn, but still produced 678 for Midland to take an early lead. Dustin caught up with 395 for the Warriors, but their lead is not very strong. Leonardo provided a great second attack with 719 for the Predators, boosting their lead. Mario rattled off 888 for Central in a potent counterattack, keeping them in the fight. Americus kept Midland's offense consistent with 695, keeping up the high-scoring theme to this game. Wings poked 304 for the Warriors, leaving them in a loss at 1953, a tough result to take. Fuchsia slipped late with 198 for the Predators, but they took the win at 2290. Midland is up to 16-16, while dropping Central to 11-15.

HP Field, Midland: The Predators complete their doubleheader against a much stronger Swifts team. Puff II gets rest for the visitors while Fuchsia sits for the host in this Southeastern Derby match. Patches slugged 1277 for Boston to start the scoring here in fine form for the visitors. Shawn had only 281 in response for Midland, unable to muster much response. Gradley tacked on a massive supporting effort with 791 for the Swifts, extending their lead greatly. Rainmane countered that with 745 for the Predators, mitigating the damage at the halfway mark. Sweetheart got jammed at 376 for Boston, adding a bit to their lead, which remains in firm standing. Leonardo couldn't make a move for Midland, falling with a poor 168. Ice Cream bounced back with 529 for the Swifts, capping a fantastic team effort at 2973, most likely enough for a win. Americus countered with 543 for the Predators, but they took a hard loss at 1737. Boston recovers from their recent loss to get to 29-5, while Midland drops to 16-17.

Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Tridents have Lize on the bench as she eases back to action, while the Shores sit Katharine this time out. Bear smashed 1215 for Whitewater on the opening turn, an unexpected and emphatic start for the visitors. Precious answered with 495 for Pronger, trying to keep their offense respectable even if it may fall short. Twinkie III brought a pacey second attack with 975 for the Shores, adding a big boost to their lead. Zach fought back with 848 for the Tridents, trying to give them a chance should their opponents falter at any point. Marsell lost some steam for Whitewater with 288, giving the hosts a small opening to attack at. Spot got 475 for Pronger on his turn, but they remain pretty far behind with a player each to go. Shaggy did reasonably well with 427 for the Shores, capping their offense at 2905. Potter didn't let the Tridents fall quietly, rallying with 871 but ultimately ending short at a total of 2689. Whitewater gets a much-needed to win to rise to 15-20, while Pronger dips to 10-20 with the loss.

Blades Fusion ProGlide Park, Swordpoint: Snowball's struggles leave the Blades without their captain again, while the Stills bench Bells after a bad outing in her last appearance. Easter took only 181 for Todavía, her own scoring dropping off recently for the visitors. Dreamy didn't give Swordpoint the lead this time, returning with a disappointing 159 instead. Sierra shot back with 679 for the Stills, giving them a much more confident lead on the second attack. Bandit tried to make a play on his backhand, but it didn't connect, dropping him at 368 for the Blades. Prism had a good pace going, but a sloppy swing stopped her at 115 for Todavía. Stealth shot back with 512 for Swordpoint, making it a much closer game heading into the final players' turns. Anton flicked only 169 for the Stills at the end, leaving them with a weak total of 1144. Jason N. wasn't outstanding, but his 247 secured a Blades win at 1286. Swordpoint has won ugly a few times in this home stand, rising to 21-15, while Todavía is down to 15-19.

BMW RockDome, Westside: The Rockers take on a Tridents team leaving Lize at home for more rest. The hosts will bench Cowzart for this game. Precious immediately slammed 899 for Pronger to start the scoring in fine form for the visitors. Misty shot back with 1201 for Westside, giving the hosts a nice lead with the counterattack. Zach covered the deficit with 546 for the Tridents, keeping things competitive for now. Goatee was not clean with her swing at all, causing the Rockers to fall behind when she managed only 117 on the turn. Spot went off with 1103 for Pronger in this appearance, pulling them far ahead with a brilliant attack. Slinks hit a weak 69 for Westside, likely sealing their fate for this game as the final players come to bat. Potter tacked on 501 for the Tridents at the end, icing their offense at 3049. Midnight had a solid 456, but the Rockers couldn't reverse the damage, losing with 1843. Pronger's surprising burst puts them at 11-20, while Westside takes a knock back to 17-18.

Apple Park, Todavía: These two teams will meet in a home-and-home series, with the Warriors sitting Wings and the Stills benching Easter in the first game along the coast. Twilight had 495 for Central on the opening turn, a good performance from the visiting captain. Sierra managed 240 in a rare lead-off appearance for Todavía, recovering about half of the deficit facing her team. Dustin answered with 560 for the Warriors, the second attack extending their lead significantly. Bells did alright with 200 for the Stills this time, but they are struggling halfway through the game. Mario continued the high-offense strategy with 543 for Central, keeping them in firm control. Prism pulled back with 632 for Todavía, but the hosts remain fairly far behind late in the game. Noelle tapped 328 at the end for the Warriors, bringing their final score to 1926. Anton sprayed 520 for the Stills at the end, bringing them closer but not close enough to avoid the loss as they finished with 1592. Central wins the first part of their tripleheader, going to 12-15, while Todavía slips behind them at 15-20.

Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: The Warriors now get a pair at home, sitting Twilight on the back half of the home-and-home, while Sierra is out for the Stills this time. Easter had a modest 286 for Todavía to get things going, leaving them in a tough position after the first turn. Central took the lead on 345 from Dustin, whose modest output will have to be enough for now. Bells tried to handle a ball on the ground for the Stills, but accidentally poked it into the stump, ending with 520 after the mistake. Mario remained in form with 729 for the Warriors this time, extending their lead at the midway mark. Prism got taken out by a deflection at 108 for Todavía, hurting their comeback chances. Wings drilled 1060 for Central this time, a massive attack to solidify their lead. Anton shot back with 614 for the Stills, but they took the loss with 1528. Noelle had only 209 for the Warriors, capping another win at 2343. Central rises to 13-15, surging this week, while Todavía sinks to 15-21 with the loss.

Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: The Warriors complete their tripleheader against the Shores. Marsell is on the bench as the Shores finish a five-game road trip, while Dustin sits for the hosts. Bear couldn't get his pace up for Whitewater at all, falling with 212 after a decent-length turn. Twilight got beat on a deflection at 202 for Central, leaving them narrowly behind after the first turn. Twinkie III had something going early, but a cluttered pitch and a deflection stalled her at 234 for the Shores. Mario's recent form faded a bit, but his 479 put the Warriors ahead at the halfway mark. Katharine shot back with 352 for Whitewater, covering the deficit in one of the grittier games this week. Wings tapped another 471 to support the Central lead with a good output on his turn. Shaggy made a pressuring attack with 495 for the Shores, bringing their final score to 1293 to force a response from the hosts. Noelle didn't take over the game, but her 286 served the Warriors well in securing a win at 1438. Central rises again to 14-15, while Whitewater gets pushed back to 15-21.

Apple Park, Todavía: The Pilots make a short road trip, sitting A. Charlton in the first game, while the Stills have Prism on the bench for standard rest this time. Valencia tagged 458 for Golden to lead off the scoring decently for the visitors. Todavía answered with 578 on Easter's lead-off turn, putting the hosts ahead initially with a strong start. Dusty shot back with a strong 717 for the Pilots, easily covering the deficit with a terrific outing. Sierra couldn't pull the Stills back into the game, her weak 200 putting them at a noticeable deficit. Strut exploded for 998 for Golden on his turn, strengthening their lead once again with the great performance. Bells crashed back with 624 for Todavía, keeping them competitive but still behind late in the game. Sparkles blasted another 1360 for the Pilots at the end, finishing their offensive outburst at 3533. Anton played well with 675 for the Stills at the end, but they fell with a total of 2077. Golden's strong game gets them up to 23-13, while Todavía sinks to 15-22.

Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Tridents give Lize one more game to rest, while the Warriors have Noelle back on the bench with the hopes of maintaining their hot streak. Twilight didn't get a great grip on her turn, falling at only 106 for Central in a poor appearance. Precious fired back with 424 for Pronger this time, giving them the first crack at the lead. Dustin fired back with 453 for the Warriors, covering the deficit with his good showing. Zach countered with an even better 656 for the Tridents, extending their lead at the midway mark of the game. Mario is running out of steam after a busy week, falling with 361 for Central this time, unable to match the deficit. Spot chipped 703 in response for Pronger, ending on an unlucky deflection as he boosted the lead. Wings took 624 for the Warriors, a strong turn individually but not enough to avoid the loss at 1544. Potter took a mild 295 for the Tridents to cap their win at 2078. Pronger is up to 12-20, while Central drops to 14-16 with the loss.

Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: The Tridents will give Potter this game off, while the Knights choose to rest a fast-slumping Jennifer in this one-off road game between home stands. Kiwi had a good pace going for Terrace City, but a high hit downed her at 339 on the first turn. Precious shot back with 502 for Pronger, giving them the edge initially with another good turn. Oreo kept the Knights going with 566 on the second attack, directly challenging the hosts with the effort. A deflection threw Zach off his rhythm and ended his turn with only 204, causing the Tridents to fall behind. Melissa kept it simple with 359 for Terrace City, but she did have to work to make that contribution. Spot charged back with 666 for Pronger, putting them ahead with a player each to go. Quincy had 147 for the Knights, a less-than-confident score that leaves the visitors vulnerable with 1411 in total. Lize kept her swings compact and produced 631 to give the Tridents a runaway victory at 2003. Pronger rises again to 13-20, feasting on a busier schedule recently, while Terrace City drops to 12-19.

Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: The Shores have Twinkie III on the bench for rest, while the Eagles sit Cleo in an important game to set the tone for the last five weeks. Goldy clobbered 867 for Everton on the initial turn, a great starting point for the visitors to work from. Bear made a good backhand stop, but he slipped in pace before dropping at 552 for Whitewater. Puff III had 164 for the Eagles on the second attack, dramatically weakening their lead. Marsell was worse with only 24 for the Shores on his turn, allowing the deficit to grow halfway through the game. Kirstin managed 247 for Everton, but their lead remains shaky after her turn. Katharine pulled Whitewater back into the game with her 490, making it close as the final players come to bat. Blizzard had a measly 80 for the Eagles at the end, icing their offense at a vulnerable 1358. Shaggy shelved 528 for the Shores, carrying them to the win at 1594. Whitewater starts to recover from their skid, rising to 16-21, while Everton is 15-17.

That's all for Premier this week. An announcement on Week 18 scheduling will be made later today.