Premier Cricket 2019 - Week 21

The last day of accelerated schedule play sees the Premier teams take us into the United Cup break. First up...

Coca-Cola Field, Boston: The Torpedoes begin a season-ending doubleheader with Smudge on the bench, while the talented Swifts start a six-game week with Ice Cream out. Fluffina poked 371 for Infinity at the start of a game they aren't expecting to win. Patches was not a lot better with 395 for Boston to grab a small initial lead. Shelley stayed in line with the game's offense, raking in 400 for the Torpedoes on the second attack. Puff II kept the Swifts narrowly ahead with her 388 at the halfway mark. Mr. Snowman had a higher pace but he sent a swing high and fell at 295 for Infinity. Gradley swatted 763 for Boston, finally producing a breakout turn to put the hosts far ahead. Hughbert pushed with 514 for the Torpedoes to give them 1580, forcing a small response from the hosts. Sweetheart did plenty with 382 for the Swifts to ice their win at 1928. Boston is up to 25-10, while Infinity is only 17-26.

Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: The Torpedoes end their season here with Fluffina resting ahead of the United Cup, while Katharine sits for the Shores, who will be idle next week. Smudge carved out 605 for Infinity on a high-pace opening turn. Marsell shot back with a strong 784 for Whitewater to put them ahead initially. Shelley didn't do all that well with 150 for the Torpedoes, who may just take it easy for the rest of the game. Twinkie III added 445 to the lead for the Shores as they have a strong grip halfway through the game. Mr. Snowman grabbed 416 for Infinity, but they remain behind at this stage. Shaggy muscled up with 535 for Whitewater to extend their lead again. Hughbert's 329 left the Torpedoes short in another loss at 1500. Rosalina added 345 for the Shores to win with 2109. Whitewater is back in the race to stay in Premier at 16-25, while Infinity ends the year at 17-27, including an 8-14 road record.

McDonald's Pitch at Pirates Park, Atlantic: The Pilots begin their own doubleheader here, with Dusty taking likely her final rest of the season, while the Pirates sit Jason N. Valencia stumbled at 128 for Golden in a lackluster first attack. Delila took full advantage of the weakness with 754 for Atlantic to put the hosts far ahead early on. Strut rallied with 605 for the Pilots to drastically shrink the deficit for now. Isabella covered that damage with 669 for the Pirates to keep them in control at the midway point. Max fell at 300 for Golden, unable to cover the deficit this time. Steven was alright with 419 for Atlantic despite ending with a swing-and-miss. Sparkles confirmed the loss with 214 for the Pilots, setting them at only 1247. Klaus tapped 295 to ice the Pirates' win at 2137. Atlantic is up to 24-18 while Golden is 28-14 after finishing the year 13-9 on the road.

Amazon Field, Golden: The Pilots return home and sit their captain Valencia for this game, while the Eagles sit Bear after he struggled in this fixture the last time out. Goldy struck 540 for Everton in a confident starting turn for the visitors. Dusty flipped 255 for Golden, getting a little too much follow-through on her last swing as the hosts fall behind early. Cleo knocked 731 for the Eagles on an aggressive second attack to strengthen their lead. Strut didn't do much with 283 for the Pilots in response, as they continue to struggle late in the season. Puff III eased up with 260 for Everton, potentially allowing the visitors to coast to the finish. Max made a gain with 445 for Golden, but the deficit remains large heading into the final turn. Kirstin wasn't strong with 176 for the Eagles at the end, leaving their final score at 1707. Sparkles was hardly better with 193, leaving the Pilots to lose again at 1176. Everton rises to 23-17, while Golden is now 28-15.

Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: The Pirates are up for their road finale, with Klaus taking the game off, while the host Sharpshooters have Sprinkles resting. Delila pulled off a backhand flick and rode the momentum to scoring 785 for Atlantic on their first turn. Chris got about half of it back with 405 for Capital City. Isabella raised the stakes with 898 for the Pirates on a pacey and lengthy second attack. Missy was strong with 534 for the Sharpshooters, but they remain noticeably behind in this one. Steven faltered on 271 for Atlantic, potentially leaving the door open a bit. Lorde fell with a mediocre 248 for Capital City, wasting a chance to catch up. Jason N. sent 313 for the Pirates to cap their offense at 2267. Pauline pushed with 519 for the Sharpshooters, but they were stuck with the loss at 1706 despite the late rally. Atlantic soars to 25-18 while Capital City sits at 20-20.

Chevrolet Field, Everton: The Eagles return home and sit Puff III for this match, while the visiting Blades have Bandit resting ahead of the United Cup run. Snowball had an ugly turn of only 120 for Swordpoint to start this game. Goldy responded with 537 for Everton on their first turn, establishing a lead for the hosts. Dreamy's 414 nearly covered the deficit for the Blades, but they'll still have to contest with the next turn. Bear got back on track for the Eagles with 609, restoring a large lead in their favor. Stealth managed 335 for Swordpoint this time, not enough to cover the deficit. Cleo kept going for Everton with 635, refusing to slow down their offense even with a comfortable lead. Sugar finished with 410 for the Blades, leaving their final score at 1279 in the loss. Kirstin's 276 iced the win for the Eagles at 2057. Everton is peaking at the right time in getting to 24-17 while Swordpoint is only 15-27.

Coca-Cola Field, Boston: The Swifts begin a run of five out of the last six games this week with a doubleheader, sitting Sweetheart here while the Sharpshooters are benching Lorde in their road finale. Chris put in a reasonable effort with 402 for Capital City to open this contest. Patches was a little stronger with 460 for Boston to give them a slight lead. Missy escalated the attack with 635 for the Sharpshooters, setting the bar a little bit higher. Puff II couldn't keep up with 391 for the Swifts, causing the hosts to slip behind. Sprinkles didn't ease up with 519 for Capital City, giving the visitors a realistic chance in the game. Gradley faltered with 164 for Boston, causing the deficit to grow late in the game. Pauline whiffed at 177 for the Sharpshooters to leave them with 1733 in total. Ice Cream couldn't dig out of the hole with 373 for the Swifts, leaving them at a loss with 1388. Capital City is back up to 21-20 with a 12-10 road record, while Boston slides to 25-11.

Samsung Whitewater Stadium, Whitewater: The Swifts take the show on the road for awhile, sitting Gradley while the Shores have Rosalina out of action as they fight for their Premier future. Patches slapped 470 for Boston this time in a sturdy appearance for the visiting captain. Marsell got 368 back for Whitewater on a fairly standard and unimpressive turn. Puff II butchered her turn with only 85 for the Swifts, leaving them highly vulnerable. Twinkie III rallied with 893 for the Shores to put them noticeably ahead, only ending after an unfortunate deflection claimed her wicket. Sweetheart wasn't able to get Boston back on track, her middling 245 keeping the visitors far behind. Shaggy maintained a high pace in churning out 590 for Whitewater, the hosts using their upcoming bye week as motivation to go all out this time. Ice Cream exited with 326 as the Swifts lost again with 1126, the pressure of the schedule clearly piling up. Katharine's 355 iced the Shores' win at 2206. Whitewater is taking care of business as they rise to 17-25 while Boston drops to 25-12, officially securing the idle Westside Rockers as Premier's top team.

Nestle's Warriors Park, Central: The Warriors close their regular season with Noelle on the bench, while the visiting Blades desperately need a win as they sit Stealth. Snowball started things off with 395 for Swordpoint. Twilight had a high swing to end with 252 for Central in a disappointing first turn from the hosts' captain. Dreamy wrapped up 280 for the Blades, also ending with an unfortunate high swing. Dustin pulled away with 514 for the Warriors, giving them the lead at the halfway mark. Bandit pushed back with 401 for Swordpoint, keeping things very competitive. Wings fought it off with 436 for Central, keeping the hosts ahead entering a crucial final turn. Sugar corralled 298 for the Blades at the end, forcing a response to their final score of 1374. Andrew served up 595 for the Warriors to claim the win at 1797. Central is up to 24-20, with an 11-11 home record, while Swordpoint falls to 15-28, officially the third team relegated to Elite next year.

Capital City SuperCenter, Capital City: The Swifts now face a tripleheader, sitting Puff II here while the Sharpshooters have Pauline in reserve. Patches looked much more in form with 629 for Boston to kick off this game. Chris slipped at 341 for Capital City, resulting in a high hit and an early deficit. Gradley more than doubled the Swifts offense with 661 on the second attack as his side looks much more confident here. Missy fired back with 655 for the Sharpshooters, virtually nullifying the turn. Sweetheart staggered again with 200 for Boston, her struggles looking fairly persistent this week. Sprinkles made a big push with 484 for Capital City, erasing most of the deficit as the final players come to bat. Ice Cream left the Swifts exposed with her 245 at the end capping their offense at 1735. Lorde flirted with danger before ultimately crashing at 220 for the Sharpshooters, leaving them at a loss with 1700. Boston escapes to 26-12 while Capital City dips to 21-21, confirmed to finish seventh in Premier.

McDonald's Pitch at Pirates Park, Atlantic: The Swifts continue with Sweetheart sitting out on the road for the first time all year, while the Pirates end their season with Steven out of action. Patches reeled in 595 for Boston to start this game just a little slower than their last. Delila wasn't far behind with 506 for Atlantic to keep things close at first. Puff II looked refreshed with 655 for the Swifts on a firm second attack to pressure the hosts. Isabella lost her way on a high swing that stalled her attack at 454 for the Pirates. Gradley accelerated the Boston attack even more with a hefty 719 to keep them in control. Klaus did what he could to mitigate the damage with 561 for Atlantic, but a comeback is looking unlikely for the hosts. Ice Cream fired off 410 for the Swifts at the end to seal their attack at 2379. Jason N. didn't make much effort to save the Pirates, his 48 confirming their loss at 1569. Boston jumps again to 27-12, while Atlantic finishes at 14-8 at home and 25-19 overall.

Coca-Cola Field, Boston: The Swifts return for their home finale to close Week 21, sitting Ice Cream, while Vincent is out on a developmental stint for the Hummingbirds. Sarah sliced 397 for Tysini on the initial turn, a solid performance for the potential rookie of the year. Patches scooped up 709 for Boston at the end to set them noticeably ahead. Leandra didn't go quietly with her 445 for the Hummingbirds, keeping the visitors engaged in the battle. Puff II basically canceled that damage out with 426 for the Swifts. Charli messed up with a high swing at 295 for Tysini, wrecking their comeback hopes. Gradley kept Boston in firm control with 550, their lead quite high with a player each to go. Paps did well with 410 for the Hummingbirds, but they still suffered the loss at 1547. Sweetheart got back on track personally with 509 to give the Swifts a total of 2194. Boston went 15-7 at home and is now 28-12 overall, while Tysini drops back to 11-30.

That's all for the accelerated August schedule. Next week, Monday thru Thursday, we'll have the United Cup knockout rounds before the return of Tournament play over the weekend.

Elite Cricket 2019 - Week 21

Elite is ready to roll into the United Cup break after this week's games. First up...

GE Stadium, Southridge: The Defenders begin their four-game week with Wario on the sidelines while the Cascades face a similar workload and opt to rest Nikolai first. Jasmine didn't have the best of turns with 260 for Freedom at the start of the game. Bianca smacked 650 for Southridge right away, giving the hosts a nice lead. Roxy covered the deficit for now with 534 for the Cascades, keeping the hosts engaged. Debby got most of it back with 488 for the Defenders, maintaining the hosts' lead. Stripes didn't back down at all, slashing 621 for Freedom to again cover the deficit. Stephanie did alright with 352 for Southridge, who have seen their lead narrow quite a bit at this stage. Stinky's 319 put the Cascades at a total of 1734. Caitlin dished out 490 for the Defenders to secure their win at 1980. Southridge won't finish at the bottom of Elite, going to 12-25 while Freedom is 16-22 after the loss.

Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: A Coastal Derby sees the Surfers sit Bright, while the Stills have Ruby taking extra rest in their only game this week. Sierra had a poor 225 for Todavía to kick things off this time. Watermelon scraped Pearl ahead with 329 on her turn, a weaker effort than usual from the hosts' co-captain. Bells went off with 904 for the Stills on the second attack, a massive performance to pull the visitors ahead. Boots fell at 250 for the Surfers, who may be willing to sacrifice some league play quality to save up for a United Cup run. Easter tallied another 472 for Todavía to extend their lead again. Neopolitan appeared resigned to letting this game get away after hitting only 308 for Pearl. Prism floated 436 for the Stills to produce a final score of 2037 in what should be a win. Beth ended with 300 for the Surfers, taking the loss at 1187. Todavía capitalized on their hosts' priorities and rose to 17-26, while Pearl dips to 27-14 but remains in third place.

Toyota Pitch, Freedom: The Cascades make a return home for an Eastern Hills Derby that sees Stinky sent back to the bench, while the Tridents have Precious sitting in their road finale. Spot produced 467 for Pronger on the opening turn, a solid effort from the lead-off position. Jasmine replied with 405 for Freedom, keeping the hosts within striking distance early on. Zach countered with 425 for the Tridents on the second attack to maintain their lead. Roxy strengthened the Cascades, carving out 526 on a pacey attack. Potter stumbled with a measly 48 for Pronger, leaving them in danger. Nikolai took full advantage of the situation with 519 for Freedom to push them far ahead. Lize's 454 assured the Tridents would take the loss at 1394. Stripes added 330 for the Cascades to complete their win at 1780. Freedom is now 17-22, while Pronger takes a harsh dip to 25-16.

Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Cascades complete the doubleheader by resting Jasmine ahead of the United Cup run, while the Prestige sit their captain as well as Acorn is out. Roxy was less impressive in leadoff with only 341 for Freedom this time. Citrus edged Lighton ahead with a decent 384 on her starting turn. Nikolai raised the stakes with 460 for the Cascades, more than doubling their offense. Spirit failed to keep pace with 326 for the Prestige, causing them to fall behind at the midway mark. Stripes had impeccable pace in her short turn, scoring 360 to add a little more to Freedom's lead. Nicole lost ground again for Lighton with a middling 211, keeping the hosts pinned back late in the game. Stinky tapped 305 for the Cascades to ice their offense at 1466. Shiny tried to show off with pace, but ended on a high hit at 280 as the Prestige lost with 1201. Freedom rises again to 18-22, while Lighton sinks to 12-28.

Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige finish the doubleheader with Nicole on the bench, while the visiting Knights sit Quincy this time. Kiwi couldn't get her timing right with only 200 for Terrace City on the first turn. Acorn had good form initially, but a misplaced swing ended his turn at 290 as Lighton takes only a narrow lead. Jennifer responded with a stronger 484 for the Knights to restore a lead on the second attack. Citrus fired back with 541 for the Prestige, keeping them ahead at the halfway mark with a powerful outing. Oreo kept Terrace City in the game with a measured 490, keeping the hosts on their toes. Spirit made a much larger contribution with 739 for Lighton to boost their lead again. Melissa forced a response with 476 for the Knights, leaving their final score at 1650. Shiny slipped a bit at 357 for the Prestige, but it was enough for the win with 1927. Lighton bounces back to 13-28, while Terrace City dips to 18-23.

Henry Ford Memorial Stadium, Pronger: Jason V. will sit for the Waves in this pivotal game, which means a lot more for a Tridents team sitting Potter amid ongoing struggles. Snuggle drilled 736 for Oceanside to start the game in a positive manner for the visitors. Precious got over half of it back with 407 for Pronger in a decent first turn. Celestia faltered with 96 for the Waves, leaving their lead exposed now. Spot made gains with 310 for the Tridents, closing the deficit quite a bit at the halfway point. Josie had good pace in scoring 450 for Oceanside to restore most of their lead. Zach didn't keep the pace with 339 for Pronger, giving them a steeper mountain to climb on the final turn. Dewey lacked pace on his turn, scoring 368 to ice the Waves' offense at 1650. Lize hit some hard swings but fell at 329 as the Tridents took another loss at 1385. Oceanside stays atop Elite at 30-11 while Pronger slides to 25-17.

GE Stadium, Southridge: The Defenders will try to build on recent success while Debby takes regular rest against the Volcanoes, who have Cowzart out again during his slump. Starlight paddled 572 for Pacific at the start, a very good turn from the visiting captain. Bianca was knocked back at 274 after chipping a ball high and out of play to set Southridge behind initially. Ms. Kitty added 464 for the Volcanoes on a fruitful second attack. Stephanie rattled off 650 for the Defenders in an effort to close the deficit a bit at the midway mark. Twinkie I was rattled by a false start on her first try, falling with 184 for Pacific that leaves them quite vulnerable. Wario took advantage of the situation, pushing with 541 for Southridge to pull ahead entering the final players' turns. Leonette's 305 for the Volcanoes did force a response to their final score of 1525. Caitlin covered it with 276 for the Defenders, giving them 1741 in the win. Southridge continues to pull off late-season upsets, rising to 13-25, while Pacific is now 21-19.

Honda Driftwood Coliseum, Pearl: Two teams with their eyes on the United Cup battle, with Boots sitting out the Surfers' home finale while Stripes rests for the Cascades this time. Jasmine swatted 621 for Freedom at the start in another strong appearance. Watermelon had better rhythm and a bit more offense as well in registering 689 for Pearl at the start. Roxy fell off with 180 for the Cascades, a disappointing second attack that weakens their offense. Neopolitan fired back with 553 for the Surfers, putting them noticeably ahead. Nikolai muscled up with 434 for Freedom, batting a high enough pace to cover the deficit. Bright didn't do his best with 276 for Pearl, retaining a smaller lead for the hosts late in the game. Stinky had only 233 for the Cascades, sticking them with a loss at 1468 overall. Beth locked up the Surfers win with 384 individually for a total of 1902. Pearl went 16-6 at home this year and is 28-14, officially clinching a trip to the Hutton Cup, while Freedom dips back to 18-23.

Pepsi Prestige Park, Lighton: The Prestige have Shiny on the bench to end a four-game home stand, while the Defenders begin a doubleheader with Bianca taking well-earned rest. Debby got beat by a high-arcing ball that downed her at 81 for Southridge when it took out her wicket. Acorn was much more stable in hitting 480 for Lighton to stake out a solid lead. Stephanie unraveled at 112 for the Defenders, who may have overlooked this game a bit and are paying the price for doing so. Citrus almost pulled off a backhand flick against her former team but instead settled for 292. Wario rallied with 529 for Southridge to get the visitors back in the game. Spirit countered with 501 to keep Lighton's lead fairly steady with a player each to go. Caitlin attempted to put up a fight with 451 for the Defenders, but they still lost with 1173. Nicole matched it with 466 for the Prestige, capping their win at 1739. Lighton is up to 14-28 while dragging Southridge back to 13-26.

GE Stadium, Southridge: A short trip back home sees the Defenders bench Caitlin this time, while the visiting Waves rest Celestia ahead of the United Cup in their road finale. Snuggle compiled 388 for Oceanside to kick off the game. Bianca fired off 410 for Southridge to nab the initial lead by a thin margin. Josie launched 904 for the Waves on the second attack to give the visitors a much more formidable lead. Debby scooped up 291 for the Defenders, not even coming near the deficit. Dewey spiked another 487 for Oceanside, padding their lead quite nicely. Stephanie hit a solid 329 for Southridge in what appears to be a lost game for the hosts. Jason V. added 280 to give the Waves a final score of 2059. Wario topped it with 292 for the Defenders, but they lost with a middling 1322 overall. Oceanside finished 17-5 on the road and moves to 31-11 overall, while Southridge slides again to 13-27, with the latter officially returning to Select after a relegation-level campaign this year.

Verizon Field, Pacific: The Knights end the week on a doubleheader, sitting Jennifer to rest her for the United Cup, while the host Volcanoes let Twinkie I end her week early. Kiwi clubbed 560 for Terrace City to establish the visitors' offense quickly. Starlight was better in response with 781 for Pacific to keep their late season push strong. Oreo slugged 1204 in response for the Knights, elevating their offense to lofty heights. Ms. Kitty wasn't able to keep up with that attack, her 319 causing the Volcanoes to slip far behind. Quincy piled on with 526 as the Terrace City offense begins to resemble a runaway train. Leonette fell with a measly 100 for Pacific, making a comeback highly unlikely. Melissa racked up 487 to give the Knights a total of 2777. Cowzart had solid pace and scored 419 to stick the Volcanoes at 1619 in the loss. Terrace City rises to 19-23, while Pacific is 21-20. The two teams will have plenty of time to get reacquainted next year, as both are confirmed to be in Elite.

Audi Knights Pitch, Terrace City: The Knights' home finale is the Week 21 finale, with the hosts sitting their captain Kiwi for rest while the visiting Flames have Hannah on the bench. Crystal didn't cool off with 733 for Queens, setting the tone very easily at the start. Jennifer tried to keep up with 594 for Terrace City, making things relatively close. Violetta pummeled another 659 for the Flames to keep the offensive pace high. Oreo wasn't far off with 579 for the Knights, showing great precision with her swings. Briana fearlessly slashed another 796 for Queens to extend their lead with another massive attack. Quincy finally let Terrace City slack with his 376, essentially ceding the result in the weekly finale. Mario took no chances with 536 for the Flames to cap their big game at 2724. Melissa had only 162 as the Knights collapsed to lose with 1711. Queens moves to 29-13 while Terrace City ends their home slate at 9-13 while moving to 19-24 overall.

Elite is done with Week 21, and tomorrow's Premier slate will end the period of the accelerated schedule.

Select Cricket 2019 - Week 21

The last week before the United Cup break is here, with two Select teams finishing their seasons. First up is a pivotal battle...

Sprint Pitch, Victoria: The battle for third place (for now) has its last installment, with the Lumberjacks sitting Diddley and the Spurs benching Sage in both teams' only game this week. Whiskers lashed 509 for Maplewood right at the start, a good turn from the visiting star. Spice lost a little ground with 361 for Victoria, giving them an extra motivation to attack later. Summer stumbled at 193 for the Lumberjacks on the second attack, weakening their lead quite a bit. Yekaterina dialed up 888 for the Spurs in a massive counterattack to grab the lead. Bryant pushed back with 579 for Maplewood in a strong comeback effort. Strawberry's 334 restored a smaller lead for Victoria entering the final turn. Gabe couldn't meet the challenge with 112 for the Lumberjacks, leaving them with 1393 in the loss. Mitchell's mediocre 243 sealed the Spurs win at 1826. Victoria gets a big win to rise to 27-14, while Maplewood drops to 28-14. The teams split their season series, so a tiebreaker would come down to points.

Subway Field, Stonebridge: Wild Thing sits for the Wolves, while the Arrows prepare for a Cinderella run in United Cup by resting Hoppy. Sally cranked out a quick 504 for Archtown on the first turn of the game. Juno crushed 869 for Stonebridge in response, giving the hosts the initial lead with her big outing. Sleepy B. roared back with 759 for the Arrows to seemingly cover the deficit with ease. Cobalt's 539 was enough for the Wolves to reclaim the lead at the midway mark. Dusky picked up 405 for Archtown in a fairly cautious effort. Hershey fell with only 65 as he couldn't save a ball on his backhand, causing Stonebridge to fall behind late in the game. A. Charlton slapped another 515 for the Arrows to close their game at 2183. Vladimir fell far short with his 164 as the Wolves took the loss on 1637. Archtown rises to 19-21 and dumps Stonebridge back to 17-21.

The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The first game in a four-game weave sees the host Gems sit Leonardo while the visiting Monarchs have Salmo on the sidelines. Mams clubbed 550 for Southern before getting beat on a low offering. Shadow had an unusual turn with a mild 260 for Diamond, putting the hosts behind at the start. Panda clipped 384 more to help the Monarchs give their lead a slight boost. Smokey also struggled for the Gems with a mere 258, causing them to lose ground at the halfway point. Pounce kept Southern on track with a solid 450 in another good appearance for the veteran. Pedey was stunned at 112 for Diamond, exiting on a high hit that makes a comeback unlikely. Dominic matched that with only 112 for the Monarchs, leaving them with 1496. Katelynn's 295 didn't save the Gems, who took a hard loss at 925. Southern's surprising win takes them to 9-33 while Diamond drops to 20-17 with the loss.

Starbucks Cup, Archtown: The Gems will try to bounce back on the road with Pedey out for rest, while the Arrows elect to rest Dusky this time out. Shadow did better with 432 to lead things off for Diamond this time. Sally made a mess of her turn with only 96 for Archtown, giving them a deficit to attack. Smokey got caught on his backhand at 350 for the Gems, providing a small extension to their lead. Sleepy B. just about matched it with 329 for the Arrows, but they continue to trail at this stage of the game. Katelynn showed some strength with 595 for Diamond to extend their lead in a more dominant manner. Hoppy countered with 391 for Archtown, again causing them to lose ground. Leonardo left the door open with his 144 for the Gems to seal their score at 1521. A. Charlton was unable to rally with 287 for the Arrows, leaving the hosts at a loss with 1103. Diamond bounces back at 21-17, while Archtown is down to 19-22 with the loss.

FedEx Ground, Eastside: The Arrows take their turn on the road this time, giving Sleepy B. a breather while the Sharks have Gizmo taking his regular rest. Sally chopped a firm 606 for Archtown from the lead-off spot to begin her team's road finale. Graham edged Eastside ahead by the thinnest of margins with 609 on his starting attack. Hoppy was strong on the second attack with 556 for the Arrows to keep the scoring high. Chelsea was unable to keep the Sharks ahead, but they don't trail by much after her 515. Dusky suffered a swing and miss at 706 for Archtown, another massive attack to keep pressure on the hosts. Taylor M. fell out of rhythm at 144 for Eastside, causing the hosts to lag far behind. A. Charlton poked 295 for the Arrows at the end to finish the game with 2163 in total. Cubby's 304 for the Sharks was not enough, as they suffered the loss at 1572. Archtown returns to 20-22 while Eastside stumbles to 12-29, officially set to finish in 11th in Select this year.

Microsoft Pitch, Del Sur: The two worst teams in Select clash for the final time, with the Sharks sitting Taylor M. while Dominic is out in the Monarchs' home finale. Graham levied 467 for Eastside in a good opening effort for the visitors. Mams pulled Southern ahead initially, striking 513 to establish their early lead. Chelsea elected to play with pace in scoring 490 for the Sharks to cover the deficit. Panda kept the Monarchs in control with his 544 at the midway point, giving their lead a small boost. Gizmo lined 718 for Eastside this time, raising the stakes even higher to challenge the hosts. Pounce didn't keep up, his 341 leaving Southern in a trailing position with a player each to go. Cubby tacked on 642 for the Sharks at the end, wrapping up the game with 2317 overall. Salmo's 472 was a good showing despite the Monarchs' loss at 1870. Eastside rises to 13-29 while Southern finishes 3-19 at home and drops to 9-34 overall.

Subway Field, Stonebridge: The Specters close out their regular season with Rudolph on the bench, while the Wolves sit Hershey after his struggles earlier in the week. Sydney S. did alright with 461 for Harrison at the start. Juno couldn't be stopped, launching 869 for Stonebridge to put them quite far ahead initially. Twinkie II covered the deficit with 480 for the Specters, but this appears to be a tough finale for them. Cobalt maintained the Wolves' lead with 445 halfway through the game. Blizzard rallied with 676 for Harrison, applying a bit more pressure on the hosts to keep up their offense. Wild Thing lost ground with 425 for Stonebridge, but they remain ahead entering the final turn. Lexi wasted the chance with just 65 for the Specters, who lost with 1682. Vladimir added 391 at the end to secure the Wolves win at 2130. Stonebridge jumps to 18-21, while Harrison falls to 30-14 after ending the year 14-8 on the road.

Google Pitch at Union Ground, Modernistic: The Monarchs finish their season on the road against the Union. Mams will sit for the visitors while the hosts rest their captain, Ms. Puppy. Panda smacked 616 for Southern to get the scoring going in fine form. Daisy kept pace with 674 for Modernistic, enough to sneak the hosts ahead in a high-scoring start. Pounce doubled the Monarchs' offense with 615 on the second attack. Puff I couldn't keep up, raking in 407 for the Union as they slip behind. Dominic took his foot off the gas with 295 for Southern, leaving them a bit exposed. Kodiak made a gain with 419 for Modernistic, making things fairly close at the end. Salmo produced 264 at the end for the Monarchs, closing their offense at 1790. Sydney C. pulled the Union ahead with 376 at the end, confirming their win at 1876. Modernistic escapes a trap game to get to 17-24, while Southern ends the year at 9-35 with a 6-16 road record.

Volkswagen Stadium, Viewpoint Sound: These teams play a home-and-home this week, with the Wolves sitting Vladimir on the road while the Meteors are without Dani as they finish their home schedule. Juno got caught with a ball on her bat handle, which fell back and took her wicket at 425 for Stonebridge to build on. Princess kept it close with 387 for Viewpoint Sound on the first turn. Cobalt responded with 582 on the second attack for the Wolves, growing their lead nicely. Hoot dropped at 480 for the Meteors, causing them to slip a little farther behind. Hershey returned to the lineup and drilled 684 for Stonebridge to extend the lead again. Frosty roared back with 885 for Viewpoint Sound to put them narrowly ahead with a player each to go. Wild Thing had an okay 332 for the Wolves to close their offense at 2023. Nibbles shelved 467 for the Meteors to complete the comeback as they won with 2219. Viewpoint Sound ended their home slate at 9-13 to move to 17-23 while Stonebridge is down to 18-22 after the loss.

Home Depot Forum, Web City: The Union take to the road for the final time, sitting Puff I versus the Spiders, who rest Chicky Phil in their penultimate game of the season. Ms. Puppy flipped 418 for Modernistic in her return to the lineup. Waluigi had a rare misplay with only 80 for Web City, putting the hosts in quite the hole. Daisy kept the Union strong with 625 on the second attack to boost the lead greatly. Ted bobbled his last swing, falling at 295 as the Spiders lack much in the way of offense. Kodiak knocked 475 for Modernistic in another good turn to keep the visitors in control. Jack matched that with 494 for Web City, but a comeback remains unlikely given the rest of the deficit. Sydney C. tapped 272 for the Union at the end to give them 1790 for the game. Avril's 324 for the Spiders at the end just brought their losing total to 1193. Modernistic ended 6-16 on the road and improved to 18-24 this season, while Web City is down to 20-23.

The Intel Pitch, Diamond: The Gems sit their captain Smokey in a big meeting with the Nighthawks, who remain without the injured Cheddar in their tune-up game before the United Cup. Peach tried a multi-stage flick to save her turn, but it went out of play and she stopped at 580 for North Modernistic. Shadow answered with 300 for Diamond in another lackluster turn this week. Gal padded the Nighthawks lead with 368 on the second attack. Pedey shot back with 447 for the Gems, making a small gain against the deficit at the midway point. Lionel had a pacey 526 for North Modernistic, restrengthening the visitors' advantage. Katelynn backed off with 267 for Diamond, unable to match the competition. Luigi iced the effort with 443 for the Nighthawks, putting their final score at 1917. Leonardo collapsed with 135 for the Gems, sealing their fate as a loss with 1149. North Modernistic is 30-13 and a win away from claiming the top spot in Select, while Diamond drops to 21-18, officially securing the final Hutton Cup spot from Select for the Victoria Spurs.

Subway Field, Stonebridge: In the Week 21 finale, a rematch from earlier sees the Wolves sit Cobalt on regular rest for their last home game, while the Meteors bench Princess as they begin their final four-game road trip. Hoot made the most of his lead-off chance with 625 for Viewpoint Sound in a productive opener. Juno matched it on the dot with 625 for Stonebridge to keep things even through the first turn. Frosty melted at 195 under the pressure of playing against her former team, leaving the Meteors in a tough position. Hershey's 290 for the Wolves wasn't a lot better, but it put them ahead. Nibbles roared back with 759 for Viewpoint Sound to put them far ahead. Wild Thing didn't get it all back, but his 605 kept Stonebridge within striking distance on the final turn. Dani had a simple 295 for the Meteors at the end to close their scoring at 1874. Vladimir went with 447 for the Wolves on a high-pace turn to give them the win at 1967. Stonebridge's home record was 11-11 as they move up to 19-22 while Viewpoint Sound dips again to 17-24.

That's all for Select for awhile, completing their portion of August's accelerated schedule.