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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

JAI ALAI/CESTA PUNTA--MAGIC CITY BATTLE COURT H2H TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL DAILY CUMULATIVE RESULTS-CUMULATIVE--DAILY TOTAL H2H STATISTICS--WEEK 3--FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 1, 2022

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DAILY CUMULATIVE H2H ROSTER AND INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

Week 3 (February 27-March 1); Week 4 (March 6-8)

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For a full introduction to this Blog, how it works, what it aims to achieve, and how it is organized, see the Week 1 link above.

Matches are available live beginning at 5:00 PM (17:00) Eastern (10:00 PM--22:00 GMT). They are also available on demand after the match is over. They can be accessed via WatchJaiAlai.com, the Jai Alai TV app, or the LaLiga Sports App. Free registration is required--I will not be linking to these matches due to the registration aspect. For those who are interested, it is easy to find particular points by locating the video scoreboard in each match. To locate matches on the video, use the link below to the Magic City Jai Alai main page, and use the times provided in the summary section to help guide you.

24 of Magic City's 28 man roster will participate. All the information you need to know about this competition can be accessed from the Magic City Jai Alai main page. The information is in the following order as you scroll down the page.

1. Team rosters
2. Latest standings

3. Matches and results (use the calendar to access specific days). Within the matches and results, click on "Point by Point" for full linescores of each match.

4. Full Magic City roster information

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Below you will find:

A. Team Results--League Points,  Match Wins-Losses, Points for and Against, Net Points 

B. Individual scoring and statistics for each match

C. Cumulative statistics for all players who played in this competition today, divided out by singles, pairs, and total

D. Individual cumulative statistics for today's matches. 


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WEEK 3: February 27-March 1

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DAY 8, MARCH 1, 2022) (5 matches, 14 sets, 126 points, 1,113 Balls in Play).

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STANDINGS: WEEK 3, DAY 8 (Close of Play March 1)
Key: Team, Day Record, Match Record, Team Points, Net Team Points

WALL WARRIORS    3-1 (13-7) 15.0  224-223   +1*
REBOTE RENEGADES 3-1 (11-9) 13.5  208-188  +20
CHULA CHARGERS   1-3 (9-11) 11.0  189-189   +0
CESTA CYCLONES   1-3 (7-13)  8.5  206-227  -21*

* Reflects a net point adjustment of -2 points to Warriors and +2 to Cyclones for what appears to be an error in scoring on March 1, 2022 (Match 2, Set 1, between Bradley(#5) (Warriors) and Jeden(#5) (Cyclones). The match was scored 2-6 Jeden but was actually 3-5 due to an inadvertent score error (see below for details). This is an extremely rare occurence, and one that I discovered and confirmed  only after watching the replay multiple times. The scorers do this in real time watching points that are progressing with great rapidity. Through March 1, there have been 827 scored points in 40 matches. 1 point has been called in error. (.99988).

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A. TODAY'S PLAY: Team Results, League Points, Wins-Losses (Match and Set), Points for and Against, Net Points

WALL WARRIORS (2-1--3RD PLACE, 8-7, 9.0 POINTS, 155-166, -11)
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CESTA CYCLONES (1-2--4TH PLACE, 7-8, 8.5 POINTS, 149-158, -9)

RESULT

WALL WARRIORS 5 (3 SINGLES, 2 PAIRS) 6.0 (15.0 LEAGUE POINTS) 70 MATCH POINTS SCORED TODAY

CESTA CYCLONES 0(0 SINGLES, 0 PAIRS  0.0 (8.5 LEAGUE POINTS) 56 MATCH POINTS SCORED TODAY

MARCH 1 DAY LINESCORE (WINNER OF THE DAY ALWAYS LISTED 1ST)

SINGLES: 1-0 (5-3, 4-6, 6-4); 2-0 (2-6, 6-3, 6-4); 3-0 (6-5, 6-2)
PAIRS: 4.5-0 (6-1, 2-6, 6-5); 6-0 (5-6, 6-2, 6-1)

Notable:  

The Warriors shut out the Cyclones today, (5-0 in Matches, 6-0 in League points). With the win, the Warriors moved to the top of the table, while the Cyclones remained at the bottom.

Game 4 was one of the best exhibitions of Partido Jai Alai that I have seen. The first point of the first set consumed 84 balls in play, by far the longest in terms of balls in play and time that I have ever seen. In fact it is the 2nd longest match by BIP and time that I have seen in any Basque Pelota modality since I began tracking such things in 2016. The match featured 491 BIP and a Non-error % of .962. Of the 26 points played, 10 consumed over 20 balls in play. I also counted 53 excellent saves. 

The Day featured the most 2-1 sets of any so far with 5 of the 6 matches going the limit. The Day also featured a phenomenal 1,113 balls in play during the course of its 126 points.

Player of the Day, for sheer endurance as well as excellent play, was Nicolas of the Warriors. He played in the back in both Pairs matches, meaning he was on the court for 52 consecutive points and 784 balls in play. He aided his team's wins with at least 28 excellent saves. He made 7 errors in the two matches. Hopefully, he will enjoy a bit of a respite for his rubber arm before playing this format again.

Etc. A shout out to Carballo-Manu, Cyclones #1 Pairs team, who have now played 68 and 84 ball points in this competition. They are now 1-1 in the mammoth points department.

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B. Individual scoring and statistics for each match

Key:
Server; Balls in Play; Score at the end of the point; Winner +; Error -
Winner of the match will always be listed first

a=service ace
df=service double fault
o=over serve
u=under serve
One over or under serve is allowed. 
#=Rank within the team         

MATCH 1: 

DIAZ (#6) (WARRIORS) 2
JOSEPH (#6) (CYCLONES 1
(6-2, 4-6, 6-4) (16-12)
WARRIORS 1 CYCLONES 0

Set 1:

1. J; 10; 1-0; D+ (Reverse on the Inside from the 11 Line, Inside Big Bounce) (Save--Diaz 1)

2. D; 3; 2-0; J- (Dropped Catch)
3. D; 1; 3-0; D+(a) 
4. D; 2; 3-1; J+ (Forehand Two Wall from the 9-10 Line)

5. J; 2; 4-1; D+ (Reverse on Center Court from the 10 Line, Big Bounce Inside)  

6. D; 5; 5-1; J- (Tipped Catch) (Save--Joseph 1)
7. D; 4; 5-2; D- (Tipped Scoop Attempt)
8. J; 2; 6-2; J- (Tipped Catch)
(29 BIP)
D +3(1a) -1 J +1 -3
Saves: D 1 J 1

Set 2:

1. J; 5; 0-1; J+ (Forehand Inside from the 9 Line, Inside Chula) (Saves--Diaz 1 Joseph 1)   

2. J; 3; 0-2; J+ (Forehand Two Wall Center Court from the 10 Line) 
3. J(u); 2; 1-2; J- (Dropped Catch) 
4. D; 6; 1-3; D- (Dropped Catch) (Saves--Diaz 1 Joseph 1)
5. J; 6; 2-3; J- (Rebote Hooked into the Floor) (Saves--Joseph 1)
6. D; 3; 3-3; J- (Throws Two Wall off the Court)
7. D; 2; 3-4; D- (Tipped Catch)
8. J; 5; 3-5; D- (Dropped Catch) (Saves--Joseph 1)

9. J; 2; 4-5; D+ (Reverse from Center Court at the 8 Line), Big Bounce Inside) (Saves--Diaz 1)

10. D; 6; 4-6; D- (Dropped Catch)
(40 BIP)
D +1 -4 J +2 -3
Saves: D 3 J 4 

Set 3:

1. D; 4; 0-1; D- (Dropped Catch)  
2. J; 6; 1-1; J- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Diaz 1)
3. D; 4; 1-2; D- (Juggling) (Saves--Joseph 1)
4. J; 4; 2-2; J- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Diaz 1)

5. D; 4; 2-3; J+ (Forehand Cortada from the Inside at the 11 Line to the Inside)

6. J; 1; 2-4; D- (Reverse too High)
7. J(u); 6; 3-4; J- (Dropped Catch) (Saves--Diaz 1)  

8. D; 3; 4-4; D+ (Inside Forehand from the 10 Line, Soft and Low Two Wall) 

9. D; 3; 5-4; J- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Diaz 1)
10. D; 1; 6-4; D+(a)
(36 BIP)
D +2(1a) -3 J +1 -4
Saves: D 4 J 1

Scoring:
Diaz +6 (including 2 service aces) -8 Joseph +4 -10
Total Score: +10 -18 (.357
Balls in Play: 105
Non-error %; (105-18)/105 (.829) 
BIP/points: 0-4/19; 5-9/8; 10-14/1: Longest Point: 10
Avg. BIP per Point: 5.8
Saves: Diaz 8 Joseph 6

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MATCH 2:

BRADLEY(#5) (WARRIORS) 2
JEDEN(#5) (CYCLONES) 1
(2-6, 6-3,6-4) (14-13) 
score was actually:
(3-5, 6-3, 6-4 (15-12)

WARRIORS 2 CYCLONES 0

Set 1:

1. J; 1; 0-1; B- (Dropped Catch)
2. J; 2; 1-1; J- (Rebote too Low)

3. B; 4; 1-2; J+ (Forehand Two Wall [Left-Front] from the Apron at the 9 Line) (Save--Jeden 1)

4. J; 5; 1-3; B- (Tipped Scoop Attempt)
5. J; 2; 2-3; J- (Tipped Catch)

6. B; 1; 3-3; J- (Tipped Catch)
NOTE: THE SCORER GAVE THIS POINT TO JEDEN EVEN THOUGH HE TIPPED THE CATCH ON THE SERVE BY BRADLEY SO THEY HAVE THE SCORE AT THIS POINT 2-4 JEDEN EVEN THOUGH THE SCORE IS 3-3 (30:22-30:24 on the video)

7. B; 2; 3-4; B- (Reverse Rebote too low)
THE ACTUAL SCORE IS NOW 3-4 BUT THE SCORE GIVEN IS 2-5.

8: J; 3; 3-5; B- (Reverse Rebote off the Court)
THE ACTUAL SCORE IS NOW 3-5 BUT THE SCORE GIVEN IS 2-6.

(20 BIP)
B +0 -4 J +1 -3
Saves: B 0 J 1

Set 2:

1. B(u); 7; (1-0);  J- (Reverse Rebote Swing and Miss) (Saves--Jeden 1) 

2. B; 6; (1-1); B- (Tipped Catch)

3. J(o); 6; (2-1); B+ (Forehand Left Pass from the Apron on the 9 Line) (Saves--Jeden 1) 

4. B; 6; (2-2); B- (Attempted Rebote too High) 

5. J; 2; (3-2); B+ (Rocket Cortada from the Inside at the 9 Line, Right Through Jeden at Center Court) 

6. B; 5; (4-2); J- (Attempted Reverse Rebote Hooked Short)
7. B(o,u); 0; (4-3) B-(df)   

8. J; 4; (5-3) B+ (Cortada from the 9 Line on the Outside, Passes to the Inside) (Saves--Jeden 1)

9. B; 1; (6-3); J- (Dropped Catch)
(37 BIP)
B +3 -3(1df) J +0 -3)
Saves: B 0 J 3

Set 3: 

1. J(u); 10; 1-0 B+ (Cortada from the 7 Line on the Inside, Inside Pass) (Saves--Jeden 1)

2. B; 1; 2-0; J- (Reverse too High) 

3. B; 4; 2-1; J+ (Makes Excellent Falling Rebote Reverse Save at Midcourt 8-9 Line, Beautiful High Two Wall to the Outside) (Saves--Jeden 1)

4. J; 3; 2-2; B- (Dropped Catch) (Saves--Bradley 1)
5. J; 6; 3-2; J- (Rebote Swing and Tip)

6. B(o); 1; 4-2; J- (Reverse to the Outside goes off the Court) (Saves--Jeden 1) 

7. B; 1; 5-2; J- (Tipped Catch, Nice Serve, Kisses the Left Wall Low Past the 12 Line but...)

8. B; 2; 5-3; B- (Hooks Reverse Rebote too Low)

9. J(u); 7; 5-4 J+ (Two Wall Forehand Rebote from the Inside at the 10 Line) (Saves--Bradley 1)

10. J(u); 8; 6-4; B+ (High Reverse Rebote from Center Court, Left Wall Pass)  (Saves--Bradley 1, Jeden 1)

(35 BIP)
B + 2 -2 J +2 -4
Saves: B 3 J 4

Scoring:

Bradley +5 -9 (including 1 double fault) Jeden +3 -10
Total Score: +8 -19 (.296)
Balls in Play: 92
Non-error %: (92-19)/92 (.793)
BIP/points 0-4/17; 5-9/9; 10-14/1: Longest Point: 10
Avg. BIP per Point: 3.4
Saves: Bradley 3 Jeden 8

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MATCH 3:

BUENO(#4) (WARRIORS) 2
IKEDA(#4) (CYCLONES) 0
(6-5, 6-2) (12-7)
WARRIORS 3 CYCLONES 0

Set 1:

1. I; 3; 0-1; I+ (Reverse Rebote Center Court from the 10 Line, Hits the Corner High, Outside Pass) 

2. I; 2. 1-1; B+ (Reverse Chula Inside)

3. B; 1; 2-1; B+(a) Serve from Near Center Court Hits a Window Double Divider, Comes Back Softly Ikeda can't get up to it Fast Enough

4. B; 16; 2-2 I+ (Brilliant Forehand Falling Rebote from the 10 line on the Inside that acts as a Dejada, Hitting the Front Wall Inches above the Pad and Caroming off the Side Wall) (Saves--Ikeda 2)  

5. I; 21; 3-2 I+ (Forehand Chula from the 9-10 Line From the Inside, to the Inside) (Saves--Ikeda 1

6. I; 6; 3-3; I- (Reverse but Ball Pops out of Cesta) (Saves--Bueno 1)
7. B; 8; 3-4; B- (Dropped Catch) (Saves--Ikeda 2)
8. I; 5; 3-5; B- (Tipped Catch)

9. I; 15; 4-5; B+ (Leaping Save at the Wall at the 8 Line, Fires High Forehand Left Pass from the 7-8) (Saves--Bueno 1)

10. B; 1; I- (Throws Forehand too High)

11. B; 23; B+ (Forehand Chula Inside from Left Side at the 8 Line) (Saves--Ikeda 2)  

(101 BIP)
B +4(1a) -2 I +3 -2 
Saves: B 2; I 7

Set 2:

1. I; 11 0-1; I+ (Slightly Left Side Reverse Rebote from the 10 Line, Inside Pass) (Save--Ikeda) 

2. I; 2; 1-1; I- (Reverse Rebote too High)
3. B; 1; 2-1; I- (Forehand too High) 

4. B; 3; 3-1; B+ (Slightly Left Side Forehand from the 9 Line to the Inside, Left Pass)
5. B(u); 3; 4-1; I- (Dropped Catch) 

6. B; 8; 4-2; I+ (Right Side Forehand Two Wall From the 7 Line) (Save--Bueno) 

7. I; 2; 5-2; I- (Forehand Rebote too High)
8. B(o); 1; 6-2; I- (Rerverse too High) 
(31 BIP)
B +1 -0 I +2 -5
Saves: B 1 I 1

Scoring:

Bueno +5(including 1 Service Ace) -2 Ikeda +5 -7
Total Score: +10 -9 (.526)
Balls in Play: 132
Non-error %: (132-9)/132 (.932) 
BIP/points: 0-4/10; 5-9/4; 10-14/1; 15-19/2/ 20-24/2: Longest Point: 23

Avg BIP per Point: 6.9
Saves: Bueno 3 Ikeda 8

SINGLES TOTALS FOR TODAY:
74 Points:

Scoring: +28 -46 (.378); 3 service aces, 1 double fault (1 over serve, 1 underserve); 3 over serves, 7 under serves 

Balls in Play: 329
Non-Error %: (329-46)/329 (.860)

BIP/points 0-4/46; 5-9/21; 10-14/3; 15-19/2; 20-24/2: Longest Point: 23

Avg. BIP per Point: 4.4
Saves: 36

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MATCH 4: 

INAKI-NICOLAS(#1) (WARRIORS) 2
CARBALLO-MANU (#1) (CYCLONES) 1
(6-1, 2-6, 6-5) (14-12)
WARRIORS 4.5 CYCLONES 0

Set 1:
1: C; 84; 1-0; C- (Makes Catch but Drops as he Contacts the Left Wall)  (Saves--Nicolas 2 Carballo 1) (1:12:21-1:16:54) on the video. (4 minutes 33 seconds) 

2. I; 30; 1-1; N- (Deep Reverse too High) (Saves--Nicolas 2 Manu 1)

3. C; 12; 2-1; I+ (Picks Carballo Inside Dejada from the 1-2 by coming up from the Midcourt 8 Line, Reverse Outside Pass from the 1 Line) (Saves--Inaki 1) 

4. I; 9; 3-1; I+ (Reverse from the 7-8 slightly to the Left Side, Two Wall that almost hits the Corner and Splits the Defense)

5. I; 3; 4-1; M- (Tipped Catch) 
6. I; 5; 5-1; C- (Tipped Catch)

7. I; 3; 6-1; I+ (Serve Intercept by Carballo, again tries the Reverse Dejada from the 4 Line, Inaki Again Charges in and Across after Serving, Takes it at the 4 Line on the Left Side, Reverse Rocket Two Wall that Again Splits the Defense) (Saves--Inaki 1)

(146 BIP)
I +3 -0 N +0 -1
C +0 -2 M +0 -1
Saves: I 2; N 4; C 1; M 1

Set 2:

1. C(u); 21 0-1; M+ (Reverse from the Left Side 9 Line), Outside Pass)

2. C; 11; 0-2; M+ (Pelota takes a "Magic City Bounce", Hitting the Ridge between Blocks of the Left Wall High Enough to Change Direction and Hit Nicolas in the Helmet. Reverse from the Left Side at the 9 Line). 

3. C(o); 14; 1-2; M- (Dropped Catch) 

4. I; 12; 1-3; C+ (Reverse Two Wall to the Outside from the Inside at the 5 Line)  

5. C; 11; 1-4; C+ (Makes a Great Catch Near the Apron at the 7 Line, Thows Two Wall (Front-Left) Chic-Chac from the 6 Line, Inaki Almost Makes a Miraculous Falling Rebote Save on the Right Side at the 9 Line.  

6. C; 15; 1-5; I- (Reverse Two Wall Off the Court)
7. C; 18; 2-5; C- (Tipped Catch)
8. I; 16; 2-6; I- (Tipped Catch)
(118 BIP)
I +0 -2 N +0 -0
C +2 -1 M +2 -1
Saves: I 1; N 6; C 2; M 5

Set 3: 

1. I; 52; 0-1; M+ (Reverse Rebote from the Left Side, Big Bounce Over Nicolas) (Saves: Inaki 1, Nicholas 3, Carballo 2, Manu 3) 

2. C; 5; 0-2; C+ (Reverse Two Wall from Inside at the 7 Line, Splits the Defense) 

3. C; 18; 1-2; M- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Manu 2)
4. I; 15; 2-2; M- (Reverse too Low) (Saves--Inaki 1, Manu 2)
5. I(u); 27; 3-2 M- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Nicolas 1, Carballo 1, Manu 1)

6. I; 24; 3-3; N- (Amazing Leaping Catch in the Back Corner by Nicolas but then the Pelota Drops out of the Cesta as he Begins the Throw) (Saves--Nicolas 1, Carballo 1, Manu 2)

7. C; 8; 4-3; M- (Reverse Rebote Hooks too Low)

8. I(o); 42; 4-4; M+ (Forehand Big Bounce from the from 11 Line Left Side to the Left Side over Nicolas) (Saves--Inaki 2, Nicolas 1, Manu 3) 

9. C; 2; 5-4; M- (Tipped Catch, Low Hard Reverse Rocket by Nicolas, but...)

10. I; 2; 5-5; N- (Tipped Catch)

11. C; 32; 6-5; M- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Inaki 1, Nicolas 2, Manu 1)
(227 BIP)
I +0 -0 N +0 -2
C +1 -0 M +2 -6
Saves: I 5; N 8; C 4; M 14

Scoring

Inaki +3 -2 Nicolas +0 -3
Carballo +3 -3 Manu +4 -8

Total Score: +10 -16 (.385) 
Balls in Play: 491
Non-error %: (491-16)/491 (.967)

BIP/points: 0-4/4; 5-9/4; 10-14/5; 15-19/5; 20-24/2; 25-29/1; 30-34/2; 40-44/1; 50-54/1; 84/1: Longest Point: 84

Avg. BIP per Point: 18.9
Saves: Inaki 8; Nicolas 18; Carballo 7; Manu 20

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MATCH 5:

BUENO-NICOLAS(#3) (WARRIORS) 2
JEDEN-MANNY(#3) (CYCLONES) 1
(6-5, 2-6, 6-1) (14-12)
WARRIORS 6.0 CYCLONES 0.0

Set 1:

1. J; 45; 0-1; N- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Manny 3)
2. J; 1; 0-2; N- (Reverse too Low)
3. J; 7; 0-3; B- (Two Wall Goes off the Court)
4. J; 14; 1-3; J- (Reverse Rebote Two Wall too Low) 
5. B; 6; 1-4; B-  (Tipped Catch)

6. J; 16; 2-4; J- (Throws Reverse Rebote Two Wall off the Court) (Saves--Nicolas 1)

7. B; 5; 3-4; N+ (Leaping One Handed Catch in the Corner, Outside Pass) (Saves--Nicolas 2)

8. B; 12; 3-5; M+ (Inside Reverse Rebote from the 9 Line, Hits the Corner High, Splits the Defense)

9. J; 6; 4-5; J- (Dropped Catch) 

10. B; 33; 5-5; B+ (Inside Forehand "Chula" from the 6 Line, Manny Loses Footing Back Pedaling for the Possible Rebote) (Saves--Nicolas 1, Jeden 1, Manny 2) 

11. B; 19; 6-5; M- (Forehand Rebote too Low) (Saves--Jeden 1)
(164 BIP)
B +1 -2 N +1 -2
J +0 -3 M +1 -1 
Saves: Bueno 0, Nicolas 4, Jeden 2, Manny 5

Set 2:

1. J; 11; 0-1 M+ (Reverse Rebote From Center Court at the 8 Line, Big Bounce over Nicolas on the Inside) (Saves--Nicolas 2) 

2. J(u); 1; 0-2; J+(a) (Soft High Serve that Kisses off the Side Wall at about the 4 Line, Nicolas, set up in a Deep Center Court Position, can't get in on Time)

3. J; 13; 0-3; M+ (Makes a Magnificent Save on the Apron near the Mesh on the 10 Line, Forehand Two Wall [Front-Center] Inside Pass) (Saves--Bueno 1, Manny 2)

4. J; 2; 1-3; B+ (Intercepts the Serve Inside at the 6 Line, Reverse Two Wall from the 5 Line)

5. B; 8; 1-4; N- (Dropped Catch)

6. J; 6; 2-4; B+ (Inside Rebote Forehand from the 5 Line, Left Pass) (Saves--Bueno 1) 

7. B(u); 8; 2-5; M+ (Slightly Inside Forehand from the 9 Line, Big Bounce Past Nicolas on the Left Wall, he tries Falling Rebote on the Way Back, can't get to it). (Saves--Manny 1) 

8. J; 1; 2-6; N- (Dropped Catch)
(50 BIP)
B +2 -0 N +0 -2
J +1(1a) -0 M +3 -0
Saves: B 2, N 2, J 0, M 3

Set 3:

1. B; 17; 1-0 N+ (Forehand from Center Bueno 1)

2. B(o); 3; 2-0; B+ (Forehand Rebote from the Inside at the 3-4 Line, Hits Back Wall and Comes Back a Long Way on the Left Wall, Beats Jeden's Rebote "Tip" Attempt)  

3. B; 17; 3-0; N+ (Forehand Center Court Inside Chula From the 10 Line) (Saves--Nicolas 2, Manny 1) 

4. B; 17; 4-0; M- (Scoop Attempt Dropped) (Saves--Manny 2)
5. B(o); 3; 5-0 J- (Rebote Two Wall too Low) 

6. B; 18; 5-1; B- (Dropped Catch) (Saves--Bueno 1, Nicolas 2, Jeden 2, Manny 2)

7. J; 4; 6-1; J- (Reverse Rebote too Low) (Manny 1)
(79  BIP)
B +1 -1 N +2 -0
J+0 -2 M +0 -1
Saves: B 2, N 4, J 2, M 6 

Scoring:

Bueno +4 -3 Nicolas +3 -4
Jeden +1(including 1 service ace) -5 Manny +4 -2

Total Score: +12 -14 (.462)
Balls in Play: 293
Non-error %: (293-14)/293 (.952)

BIP/points: 0-4/7; 5-9/7; 10-14/4; 15-19/6; 30-34/1, 45-49/1: Longest Point: 45

Avg. BIP per Point: 11.3
Saves: Bueno 4, Nicolas 10, Jeden 4, Manny 14 

PAIRS TOTALS FOR TODAY:
52 Points:

Scoring: +22 -30 (.423): 1 Service Ace, 0 Double Faults), 4 Over Serves, 4 Under Serves

Balls in Play: 784
Non-Error %: (784-30)/784 (.962)

BIP/Points: 0-4/11; 5-9/11; 10-14/9; 15-19/11; 20-24/2; 25-29/1; 30-34/3; 40-44/1; 45-49/1; 50-54/1; 84/1: Longest Point: 84

Avg BIP per Point: 15.1

Saves: 85

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C. Cumulative statistics for all players who have played in this competition today, divided out by singles, pairs, and total
 
SINGLES TOTALS FOR TODAY:
74 Points:

Scoring: +28 -46 (.378); 3 service aces, 1 double fault, (1 over serve, 1 underserve); 3 over serves, 7 under serves 

Balls in Play: 329
Non-Error %: (329-46)/329 (.860)

BIP/points 0-4/46; 5-9/21; 10-14/3; 15-19/2; 20-24/2: Longest Point: 23

Avg. BIP per Point: 4.4

Saves: 36

PAIRS TOTALS FOR TODAY:
52 Points:

Scoring: +22 -30 (.423): 1 Service Ace, 0 Double Faults, 4 Over Serves, 4 Under Serves

Balls in Play: 784
Non-Error %: (784-30)/784 (.962)

BIP/Points: 0-4/11; 5-9/11; 10-14/9; 15-19/11; 20-24/2; 25-29/1; 30-34/3; 40-44/1; 45-49/1; 50-54/1; 84/1: Longest Point: 84

Avg BIP per Point: 15.1

Saves: 85

CUMULATIVE TOTALS FOR TODAY:
126 Points:

Scoring: +50 -76 (.397), 4 Service Aces, 1 Double Fault (1 over serve, 1 under serve), 7 Over Serves, 11 Under Serves 

Balls in Play: 1,113
Non-Error %: (1,113-76)/1,113 (.932)

BIP/Point: 0-4/57; 5-9/32; 10-14/12; 15-19/13; 20-24/4; 25-29/1; 30-34/3; 40-44/1; 45-49/1; 50-54/1; 84/1: Longest Point: 84 

Avg. BIP per Point: 8.8

Saves: 121

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D. Individual cumulative statistics for today's matches. 

Key: 

Player and team; # Player rank on each team; # matches; win-loss; winners(+) errors(-); point differential

SINGLES

BUENO(#4) (WARRIORS)   1 1-0 +5  -2 (+3)
Diaz (#6) (Warriors    1 1-0 +6  -8 (-2)
Ikeda(#4) (Cyclones)   1 0-1 +5  -7 (-2)
Bradley(#5) (Warriors) 1 1-0 +5  -9 (-4)
Joseph(#6) (Cyclones)  1 0-1 +4 -10 (-6)
Jeden(#5) (Cyclones)   1 0-1 +3 -10 (-7)

PAIRS

FRONTS

BUENO(#3) (WARRIORS)    1 1-0 +4 -3 (+1)
Inaki(#1) (Warriors)    1 1-0 +3 -2 (+1)
Carballo(#1) (Cyclones) 1 0-1 +3 -3  (0) 
Jeden(#3) (Cyclones)    1 0-1 +1 -5 (-4) 

BACKS

MANNY(#3) (CYCLONES)     1 0-1 +4 -2 (+2)
Manu(#1) (CYCLONES)      1 0-1 +4 -8 (-4)
Nicolas(#1,3) (Warriors) 2 2-0 +3 -7 (-4) 

TEAMS: 

BUENO-NICOLAS(#3) (WARRIORS)  1 1-0 +7  -7  (0)
Jeden-Manny (#3) (Cyclones)   1 0-1 +5  -7 (-2)
Inaki-Nicolas (#1) (Warriors) 1 1-0 +3  -5 (-2)
Carballo-Manu(#1) (Cyclones)  1 0-1 +7 -11 (-4)
 

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DAY 7, FEBRUARY 28, 2022 (4 matches, 8 sets, 73 points,  475 Balls in Play) (Note: Match 5: Williams-Aratz [Renegades] forfeited their match to CRB-Douglas [Chargers] due to an injury (pulled hamstring) to Williams. As he is #6 Singles for Chargers, there was no lower ranked player to substitute for him (as per Battle Court H2H rules).

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STANDINGS: WEEK 3, DAY 7 (Close of Play February 28)
Key: Team, Day Record, Match Record, Team Points, Net Team Points

REBOTE RENEGADES  3-1 (11-9) 13.5  208-188  +20
CHULA CHARGERS    1-3 (9-11) 11.0  189-189   +0
WALL WARRIORS     2-1  (8-7)  9.0  155-166  -11
CESTA CYCLONES    1-2  (7-8)  8.5  149-158   -9

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A. TODAY'S PLAY: Team Results, League Points, Wins-Losses (Match and Set), Points for and Against, Net Points

REBOTE RENEGADES (3-0--1ST PLACE, 9-6, 11.5 POINTS, 171-152, +19)
V
CHULA CHARGERS (0-3--4TH PLACE, 6-9, 7.0 POINTS, 153-152, +1)

RESULT

CHULA CHARGERS 3 (1 SINGLES, 2 PAIRS (INCLUDING 1 FORFEIT WIN) 4.0 (11.0 LEAGUE POINTS) 36 MATCH POINTS SCORED  TODAY

REBOTE RENEGADES 2(2 SINGLES, 0 PAIRS (INCLUDING 1 FORFEIT LOSS) 2.0 (13.5 LEAGUE POINTS) 37 MATCH POINTS SCORED TODAY

FEBRUARY 28 DAY LINESCORE (WINNER OF THE DAY ALWAYS LISTED 1ST)

SINGLES: 0-1 (3-6, 3-6); 0-2 (4-6, 3-6); 1-2 (6-2, 6-4)
PAIRS: 2.5-2 (6-2, 6-4); 4-2 (FORFEIT)

Notable: 

How damaging Renegades forfeit was today is yet to be determined, but it is 1.5 points they cannot get back. As a result, they lost the Day 4.0-2.0 after beginning the Singles portion with 2 wins out of 3 matches (2-0). The Renegades remained in First Place, while Chargers, winning their first Day of the Season (now 1-3, moved from 4th to 2nd, and are 2.5 points off the lead. The rematch between arguably the best two Singles Players on the roster (Goixerri--Renegades, and Douglas--Chargers today went to Goixerri. Last week when the two met, Goixerri was a simple Dejada away from winning, but fluffed the shot and ended up losing. This time, Goixerri dominated, winning in straight sets in a match that, while not aesthetically beautiful (.421 total score--+8 -11, with a Non-error % of .897), it did have flashes of wonderful play, particularly on defense, where the two players combined for 13 excellent saves. 

Player of the day today was Jairo (#2) (Chargers), who is finding his rhythm in the short court game. He easily won his match against Aratz (#2) (Renegades) and led all players today in net score with +7 -1. The match featured great defense by both players (17 excellent saves). Jairo showed great expertise with the forehand rebote today, something that many players on this roster find quite challenging. He has many years of experience on the long court and today, he showed a player almost 20 years his junior that he will be a force to be reckoned with in this competition.

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B. Individual scoring and statistics for each match

Key:
Server; Balls in Play; Score at the end of the point; Winner +; Error -
Winner of the match will always be listed first

a=service ace
df=service double fault
o=over serve
u=under serve
One over or under serve is allowed. 
#=Rank within the team         

MATCH 1: 

ROBIN(#3) (RENEGADES) 2
BENNY(#3) (CHARGERS) 0
(6-3, 6-3) (12-6)
CHARGERS 0 RENEGADES 1

Set 1: 

1. R; 6; 0-1; B+ (Forehand Inside Dejada from the 7 Line)
2. B; 6; 1-1; B- (Attempted Two Wall Rebote too High) (Saves--Robin 1)

3. R; 5; 2-1; R+ (After an Excellent Save on the Apron, Forehand Dejada from the 5 Line) (Saves--Robin 1)

4. R; 3; 3-1; R+ (Reverse Costado--Shoulder Level From the Left Side) Rebote Two Wall at the 8 Line) 
5. R; 4; 3-2; R- (Tipped Catch on Scoop Attempt)

6. B(o); 7; 3-3; B+ (Reverse Outside Pass from the Inside at the 7 Line (Saves--Benny 1) 

7. B; 4; 4-3; R+ (After an Excellent Save on the Apron, Dejada from the 11 line) (Saves--Robin 1)
8. R; 11; 5-3; R+ (Reverse Two Wall from the Inside at the 5-6)
9. R; 1; 6-3; B- (Tipped Catch)
(47 BIP)
R +4 -1 B +2 -2
Saves: R 3 B 1

Set 2:

1. B; 4; 0-1; B- (Tipped Catch) 
2. R; 2; 1-1; B+ (Reverse Chula to the Inside from the Indside at the 9 Line)

3. B; 4; 2-1; R+ (Reverse Inside Pass from Midcourt at the 9 Line)
4. R; 11; 3-1; R+ (Reverse Two Wall from the Inside at the 9-10 Line)(Saves--Robin 1, Benny 2)

5. R; 5; 4-1; R+ (Left Side Forehand Outside from the 7 Line Beats Benny's Terrific Attempt at a Save While Sliding on his Knees on the Apron) (Saves--Robin 1, Benny 1)

6. R(u); 3; 5-1; B- (Tipped Catch on the Scoop Attempt)
7. R; 2; 5-2; R- (Attempted Two Wall Winner too Low)
8. B; 3; 5-3; R- (Forehand Rebote Swing and Miss)
9. B; 2; 6-3; R+ (Robin Puts this Match to Bed with a Brilliant Reverse Inside Pass from Center Court at the 11 Line)
(36 BIP)
R +4 -2 B +1 -2
Saves: R 2 B 3

Scoring: 

Robin +8 -3 Benny +3 -4
Total Score: +11 -7 (.611)
Balls in Play: 83
Non-error %: (83-7)/83 (.916
BIP/Points: 0-4/11;5-9/5; 10-14/2: Longest Point: 11 (twice)
BIP per Point: 4.6
Saves: Robin 5 Benny 4

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MATCH 2: 

GOIXERRI(#1) (RENEGADES) 2
DOUGLAS(#1) (CHARGERS) 0
(6-4, 6-3) (12-7)
CHARGERS 0 RENEGADES 2

Set 1:

1. G; 7; 1-0; G+ (Reverse Two Wall from the Inside at the 7 Line) 
2. G; 8; 1-1; D+ (Great Running Save on the Apron at the 6 Line and Fires Forehand Inside Pass from the 4-5?--[Camera missed the shot]) (Saves--Douglas 1)

3. D; 6; 2-1; D- (Attempted Costada (Shoulder Level From the Left Side) too Low 

4. G; 4; 2-2; G- (Attempted Forehand Rebote Thrown (Hooked) into the Floor) (Saves--Douglas 1)

5. D; 12; 3-2; G+ (Reverse Inside Pass from the Left Side at the 4 Line) (Saves--Goixerri 2, Douglas 1)

6. G; 1; 4-2; D- (Dropped Catch on a Terrific Low Serve) 
7. G; 3; 5-2; D- (Reverse Rebote too High)
8. G; 2; 5-3; G- (Reverse Rebote too High)
9. D; 5; 5-4; G- (Reverse Rebote too Low) (Saves--Goixerri 1)
10. D(o,o); 0; 6-4 D-(df)  
(48 BIP)
G +2 -3 D +1 -4(1df)
Saves: G 3 D 3

Set 2: 

1. D; 8; 1-0; D- (Rebote Forehand to the Outside off the Court) (Saves--Goxerrri 1)  

2. G; 7; 2-0; G+ (Forehand Inside Pass from Left Side at the 8 Line) (Saves--Douglas 1)

3. G(u); 7; 3-0; G+ (Forehand Two Wall from the Right Side at the 7 Line)   
4. G; 4; 3-1; D+ (After Making a very nice Save, Reverse Two Wall from the Inside at the 10 Line) (Saves--Douglas 1) 

5. D; 2; 4-1;D- (Forehand Rebote too High) 
6. G(u,o); 0; 4-2; G-(df)  
7. D; 4; 5-2; D- (Dropped Catch) (Saves--Goixerri 1)
8. G; 4; 5-3; D+ (Terrific Reverse Falling Rebote Save, Center Court at the 12 Line Converted into a Big Bounce Winner on the Inside) (Saves--Douglas 1) 

9. D; 8; 6-3; G+ (Forehand Inside Pass from the 2 Line) (Saves--Goixerri 1, Douglas 1) 
(44 BIP)
G +3 -1(1df) D +2 -3
Saves: G 3 D 4

Scoring: 

Goixerri +5 -4 (including 1 Double Fault) 
Douglas +3 -7 (including 1 Double Fault)
Total Score:+8 -11 (.421)
Balls in Play: 92
Non-error %: (92-11)/92 (.880)
BIP/points: 0-4/10; 5-9/8; 10-14/1: Longest Point: 12
Avg. BIP per Point:4.8
Saves: Goixerri 6 Douglas 7

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MATCH 3:

JAIRO(#2) (CHARGERS) 2
ARATZ(#2) (RENEGADES) 0
(6-2, 6-4) (12-6)
CHARGERS 1 RENEGADES 2 

Set 1:

1. A; 3; 0-1; J- (Dropped Catch)
2. A; 22; 1-1; J+ (Forehand Outside Pass from Slightly Inside at the 7 Line) (Saves--Jairo 3 Aratz 3) 

3. J(o); 6; 1-2; A+ (Left Side Reverse Chula to the Inside from the 8 Line)   

4. A; 10; 2-2; J+ (Cortada from the Right at the 7-8 Line)
5. J; 9; 3-2; J+ (Great Save, Two Knee Rebote from the Left Side at the 8 Line, Turns into a High Left Pass Along the Wall) (Saves--Jairo 1 Aratz 1)

6. J; 13; 4-2; A- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Aratz 1)
7. J; 11; 5-2 J+ (Forehand Rebote Left Pass from the Inside at the 8-9 Line (Saves--Jairo 2 Aratz 2--4 Consecutive Electric Saves)

8. J(o); 5; J+ (Reverse Inside Chula at the 8-9 Line from the Inside) 
(79 BIP)
J +5 -1 A +1 -1
Saves: Jairo 6 Aratz 7

Set 2:  

1. A; 3; 0-1; A+ (Inside Reverse Rebote Left Wall Pass from the 7 Line)  

2. A; 3; 0-2; A+ (Inside Reverse Two Wall from the 7 Line) 
3. A(o); 10; 1-2; A- (Terrific Save off the Side Wall but then Throws the Reverse too High) (Saves--Aratz 1)

4. J; 7; 2-2; J+ (Nice Inside Rebote from One Knee, Left Pass) (Save--Jairo 1, Aratz 1)

5. J; 4; 2-3; A+ (Forehand Cortada from Center Court at the 7-8 Line)
6. A; 6; 3-3; A- (Tipped Catch)
7. J; 3; 4-3; A- (Attempted Two Wall Goes Off the Court)
8, J; 10; 4-4; A+ (Reverse Costado--[Shoulder Level From the Left Side] Two Wall Winner from the 5 Line) 

9. A; 2; 5-4; A- (Attempted Rebote Thrown into the Left Wall [Hooked]
10. J; Interference on Jairo on Ball 12--Replay the Point
10. J; 11; J+ (Inside Reverse Chula to the Inside from the 7 Line) (Save--Aratz 1)  
(59 BIP--not including the 11 balls before the interference on Point 10)
J +2 -0 A +4 -4
Saves: Jairo 1 Aratz 3

Scoring:
Jairo +7 -1 Aratz +5 -5
Total Score: +12 -6 (.667)
Balls in Play: 138
Non-error %: (138-6)/138 (.957)
BIP/points: 0-4/6; 5-9/5; 10-14/6; 20-24/1; Longest Point: 22
Avg. BIP per Point: 7.7
Saves: Jairo 7 Aratz 10

SINGLES TOTALS FOR TODAY:
55 Points:

Scoring: +31 -24 (.564); 0 service aces, 2 double faults (1 under serve-1 over serve; 2 over serves); 4 over serves, 2 under serves 

Balls in Play: 313
Non-error %; (313-24)/313 (.923)
BIP/points 0-4/27; 5-9/18; 10-14/9; 15-19/1: Longest Point: 22
Avg. BIP per Point: 5.8
Saves: 39

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MATCH 4: 

DOUGLAS-BENNY(#1) (CHARGERS) 2
GOIXERRI-KUBALA(#2) (RENEGADES) 0
(6-2, 6-4) (12-6)
CHARGERS 2.5 RENEGADES 2

Set 1:

1. G; 2; 1-0; D+ (Serve Intercept, Forehand Chic-Chac)
2. D; 4; 1-1; B- (Scoop Missed)
3. G(u,o); 0; 2-1; G-(df)  
4. D; 21; 3-1; G-; (Reverse Rebote Too High) (Saves; Douglas 1 Kubala 1)

5. D; 11; 4-1 D+ Reverse Midcourt Inside Chula from the 8-9 Line)
6. D; 11; 5-1 B+ (Forehand Midcourt Two Wall (Front-Left) Chula from the 11 Line--Goixerri Fell Down, Might have had a Chance for Rebote Otherwise).

7. D;  4; 5-2; G+ (Reverse Low Two Wall from the Left Side at the 8 Line)

8. G; 12; 6-2; D+ (Two Wall from the 5 Line
(65 BIP)
D +3 -0 B +1 -1
G +1 -2(1df) K +0 -0 
Saves: D 1 B 0 G 0 K 1

Set 2:

1. G; 10 1-0; G- (Tipped Catch--Tough Call, He had to Leap Near the Wall to Get it, not an easy Catch, but One that Should Have Been Made) 

2. D; 7; 2-0; B+ (Reverse from Inside at the 8 Line Catches the Corner High and Goes Outside Past the Defense)

3. D; (Serve Misses the Front Wall to the Outside,u); 0; 2-1; D-(df) 
4. G; 3; 2-2; B- (Dropped Catch)
5. G; 24; 3-2; G- (Dropped Catch) (Saves--Benny 1)
6. D; 8; 3-3; G+ (Reverse from the Inside at the 5 Line, to the Outside, Beats the Defense) (Saves--Douglas 1, Benny 1) 

7. G; 9; 3-4; G+ (Reverse Rebote to the Inside from Midcourt at the 8 Line, Chic Chac)  

8. G; 12; 4-4; K- (Reverse Too High after Making an Excellent Catch in the Back Corner) (Save--Goixerri 1, Kubala 1)

9. D; 5;  5-4; D+ (Chases Down a Goixerri Dejada from Outside at the 7 Line to the Wall at the 3 Line, 2 Wall from the 2 Line) (Saves--Douglas 1)

10. D; 19; 6-4; G- (Attempted Forehand Rebote Too High) (Saves--Douglas 1, Kubala 2) 
(97 BIP)
D +1 -1(1df) B +1 -1
G +2 -3 K +0 -1
Saves: D 3, B 2, G 1, K 3

Scoring

Douglas +4 -1 (including 1 Double Fault) Benny +2 -2
Goixerri +3 -5 (including 1 Double Fault Kubala +0 -1

Total Score: +9 -9 (.500)
Balls in Play: 162
Non-error %; (162-9)/162 (.944)
BIP/points: 0-4/6; 5-9/4; 10-14/5; 15-19/1; 20-24/2: Longest Point: 
Avg. BIP per Point: 9.0
Saves: Douglas 4; Benny 2; Goixerri 1; Kubala 4

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MATCH 5: 

CRB-DOUGLAS (CHARGERS) WON BY FORFEIT OVER WILLIAMS-ARATZ (RENEGADES)
CHARGERS 4.0 RENEGADES 2.0

PAIRS TOTALS FOR TODAY: 
18 Points:

Scoring: +9 -9 (.500); 0 Service Aces, 2 Double Faults (1 under serve, 1 over serve; 1 serve misses the front wall to the outside, 1 under serve); 0 over or under serves 

Balls in Play: 162
Non-error %: (162-9)/162 (.944)

BIP/Points: 0-4/6; 5-9/4; 10-14/5; 15-19/1; 20-24/2: Longest Point: 24
Avg. BIP per Point: 9.0

Saves: 11

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C. Cumulative statistics for all players who have played in this competition today, divided out by singles, pairs, and total

SINGLES TOTALS FOR TODAY:
55 Points:

Scoring: +31 -24 (.564); 0 service aces, 2 double faults (1 under serve, 1 over serve; 2 over serves); 4 over serves, 2 under serves 

Balls in Play: 313
Non-error %; (313-24)/313 (.923)
BIP/points 0-4/27; 5-9/18; 10-14/9; 15-19/1: Longest Point: 22
Avg. BIP per Point: 5.8
Saves: 39

PAIRS TOTALS FOR TODAY: 
18 Points:

Scoring: +9 -9 (.500); 0 Service Aces, 2 Double Faults (1 under serve, 1 over serve; 1 serve misses the front wall to the outside, 1 under serve); 0 over or under serves 

Balls in Play: 162
Non-error %: (162-9)/162 (.944)
BIP/Points: 0-4/6; 5-9/4; 10-14/5; 15-19/1; 20-24/2: Longest Point: 24
Avg. BIP per Point: 9.0
Saves: 11

CUMULATIVE TOTALS FOR TODAY:

73 Points

Scoring: +40 -33 (.548); 0 service aces; 4 double faults (1u,1o, 2o,o, 1 serve missed wall, 1u)' 4 over serves, 2 under serves 

Balls in Play: 475

Non-error %; (475-33)/475 (.931)

BIP/Points: 0-4/33; 5-9/22; 10-14/14; 15-19/2; 20-24/2: Longest Point: 24

Avg. BIP per Point: (475/73) 6.5 

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D. Individual cumulative statistics for today's matches. 

Key: 

Player and team; # Player rank on each team; # matches; win-loss; winners(+) errors(-); point differential

SINGLES

JAIRO(#2) (CHARGERS)     1 1-0 +7 -1 (+6)
Robin(#3) (Renegades)    1 1-0 +8 -3 (+5)
Goixerri(#1) (Renegades) 1 1-0 +5 -4 (+1)
Aratz (#2) (Renegades)   1 0-1 +5 -5  (0)
Benny(#3) (Chargers)     1 0-1 +3 -4 (-1)
Douglas(#1) (Chargers)   1 0-1 +3 -7 (-4)

PAIRS

FRONTS

DOUGLAS(#1) (CHARGERS)   1 1-0 +4 -1 (+3)
Goixerri(#1) (Renegades) 1 0-1 +3 -5 (-2)

BACKS

BENNY(#1) (CHARGERS)     1 1-0 +2 -2  (0)
Kubala(#1) (Renegades)   1 0-1 +0 -1 (-1)

TEAMS 

DOUGLAS-BENNY(#1) (CHARGERS)     1 1-0  +6 -3 (+3)
Goixerri-Kubala (#1) (Renegades) 1 0-1  +3 -6 (-3)

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DAY 6, FEBRUARY 27, 2022 (5 matches, 13 sets, 122 points,  806 Balls in Play)

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STANDINGS: WEEK 3, DAY 6 (Close of Play February 27)
Key: Team, Day Record, Match Record, Team Points, Net Team Points

REBOTE RENEGADES  3-0 (9-6) 11.5  171-152  +19
WALL WARRIORS     2-1 (8-7)  9.0  155-166  -11
CESTA CYCLONES    1-2 (7-8)  8.5  149-158   -9
CHULA CHARGERS    0-3 (6-9)  7.0  153-152   +1

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A. TODAY'S PLAY: Team Results, League Points, Wins-Losses (Match and Set), Points for and Against, Net Points  

CHULA CHARGERS (0-2--4TH PLACE, 4-6, 4.5 POINTS  92-91, +1)
V
WALL WARRIORS (1-1--3RD PLACE, 5-5, 5.5 POINTS 94-105, -11)

RESULT

WALL WARRIORS 3 (2 SINGLES, 1 PAIRS) 3.5 (9.0 LEAGUE POINTS--2ND) (2-1, 8-7) 61 MATCH POINTS SCORED TODAY

CHULA CHARGERS 2 (1 SINGLES, 1 PAIRS) 2.5 (7.0 LEAGUE POINTS--4TH) (0-3, 5-8) 61 MATCH POINTS SCORED TODAY

FEBRUARY 27 DAY LINESCORE (WINNER OF THE DAY ALWAYS LISTED 1ST)

SINGLES: 1-0 (3-6, 6-2, 6-5); 1-1 (6-5, 6-1); 2-1 (6-1, 6-5)
PAIRS: 2-2.5 (6-5, 3-6, 6-3); 3.5-2.5 (6-4, 2-6, 6-5)

Notable: 

It was an exciting and competitive Day's play. The outcome was not settled until the last point of the last set, a 22 balls in play barn burner. A Diaz(#4 Pairs)  (Warriors) Reverse Inside Pass from the 5 Line on the outside settled the matter, after the Chargers came back from a 5-3 deficit to tie the set. Three matches went the full five sets, the first time that has happened this season. And the Warriors came back from a 2.5-2 match deficit to win the Day 3.5-2.5. The quality of play was down a bit, to be expected when the highest ranked singles matc hup was a #4 v #4. The Pairs matchups were #4 v #4 and #2 v #2. The cumulative total scoring (122 points) was +39 -83 (.320) and the Non-error % (total balls in play - errors)/total balls in play) was .897. Only one player had an individual positive net score. But the line score showed five 6-5 sets, one in each match, three of which were deciding sets. When it was over, the Warriors moved from 3rd to 2nd in the standings while the Cyclones dropped to 3rd. The Chargers are still looking for their first Day win. 

Player of the Day: Diaz (#6 Singles, #4 Pairs) (Warriors). Diaz was a major factor in 2.5 (2 wins) of the Warriors 3.5 points today. His winners closed out the 3rd Set of both his matches. A great clutch performance. He was the only player to have a + total score on the Day, (+8 -6 Singles and +2 -2 Pairs). And he chipped in with 4 excellent saves in the final match.

Etc.: Beginning with Match 4 today I will be counting "saves", a subjective call on saves that are superlative. There are many more saves in these matches, but I'm only going to count the ones I see as "eye openers." I am using the commentary to help me, but these calls are mine alone, and will not always agree with the commentators. I am attempting to factor in the players' rankings within their teams, so this will be subjective in that way also. I hope you enjoy this experiment. I will not be describing these saves, just counting them, as description is a bridge too far at this point.

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B. Individual scoring and statistics for each match

Key:
Server; Balls in Play; Score at the end of the point; Winner +; Error -
Winner of the match will always be listed first

a=service ace
df=service double fault
o=over serve
u=under serve
One over or under serve is allowed. 
#=Rank within the team         

MATCH 1:

DIAZ (#6) (WARRIORS) 2
ROQUE(#6) (CHARGERS)1
(3-6, 6-2, 6-5) (15-13)
WARRIORS 1 CHARGERS 0 

Set 1: 

1. R; 8; 1-0; R- (Dropped Catch) 
2. D; 4; 1-1; R+ (Two Wall Winner from the Inside from the 8 Line)
3. R; 3; 1-2; R+ (Reverse Left Pass from the Center at the 8 Line)
4. R(u); 2; 2-2 D+ (Reverse Chic-Chac from the Inside at the 8 Line
5. D; 6; 2-3; R+ (Forehand Picada (over hand big bounce) from the Center at the 9 Line) 

6. R(u); 2: 3-3; R- (Dropped Catch) 
7. D; 6: 3-4; D- (Reverse Two Wall too Low)
8. R; 1; 3-5; D- (Dropped Catch)
9. R; 7; 3-6; D- (Juggling)
(39 BIP)
D +1 -3 R +3 -2

Set 2:

1. D; 7; 1-0; D+ (Forehand 2 Wall Winner [Front-Side Wall--Carambola] from Near the Mesh at the 8 Line)

2. D; 3; 2-0; R- (Dropped Catch)
3. D; 1; 3-0; R- (Throws too High)
4. D; 4: 3-1; D- (Throws Dejada from 7 Line too Low)
5. R; 6; 4-1; D+ (Thows Reverse from 11 Line Two Wall [Front-Side] Past Roque)

6. D; 6; 4-2; R+ (Forehand Two Wall Winner [Front-Side] from the Apron at the 9 Line)

7. R; Interference by Diaz on ball 4, replay the point.
7. R(u); 2; 5-2; D+ (Reverse 2 Wall Slightly to the Inside at the 9 Line  

8. D; 5; 6-2; D+ (Reverse Left [Inside[ Pass from the from the 7 Line) 
(34 BIP--not counting the 4 balls of the interference point)
D +4 -1 R +1 -2

Set 3: 

1. R; 3; 0-1; R+ (Forehand Left Pass from the Outside at the 9 Line) 
2. R; 8; 1-1; D+ (Reverse Rebote from the 9 Line passes Roque to the Outside)

3. D(u); 9; 2-1; R- (Reverse Rebote from the Outside at the 10 Line goes Off the Court; Diaz made an excellent catch on ball 8, a "shoestring" Catch in Midcourt at the 10 Line)
   
4. D; 2; 2-2; R+ (Reverse Chula from the 10 on the Inside, to the Inside) 

5. R; 9; 2-3; D- (Dropped Catch)
6. R; 3; 2-4; R+ (Reverse Chula from the 10 at the Wall, to the Inside)

7. R; 4; 3-4; R- (Forehand Rebote--Swing and Tip)
8. D; 13; 4-4 D+ (Reverse from the 9-10, Center Court, Left [Inside] Pass

9. D; 1; 5-4; R- (Dropped Catch)
10. D; 6; 5-5; D- (Forehand Rebote--Swing and Tip)
11. R(o); 8; 6-5 D+ (Reverse from the 8 Line on the Inside, Left Pass to the Inside) 
(66 BIP)
D +3 -2 R +3 -3

Scoring:

Diaz +8 -6 Roque +7 -7
Total Score: +15 -13 (.536)
Balls in Play: 139
Non-error %; (139-13)/139 (.906
BIP/points: 0-4/14; 5-9/13; 10-14/1: Longest Point: 13
Avg. BIP/point: 5.0

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MATCH 2:

CRB (#5) (CHARGERS) 2
BRADLEY (#5) (WARRIORS 0
(6-5, 6-1) (12-6)
WARRIORS 1 CHARGERS 1  

Set 1:

1. C; 1; 1-0; C+(a)
2. C; 5; 2-0; B- (Throws Reverse too High)
3. C; 8; 2-1; C- (Dropped Catch) 
4. B; 2; 3-1; B- (Tipped Catch)
5. C; 2; 3-2; C- (Throws Reverse too High)
6. B; 1; 3-3; C- (Dropped Catch)
7. B; 1; 3-4; C- (Tipped Catch)
8. B(o,o); 0; 4-4; B-(df)  
9. C; 3; 5-4; B- (Forehand Rebote--Swing and Tip)
10. C; 4; 5-5; C- (Reverse Rebote--Off the Court)
11. B; 2; 6-5; C+ (Reverse Chula from the 11 Line on the Inside to the Inside)
(29 BIP)
C +2(1a) -5 B +0 -4(1df)

Set 2: 

1. B; 6; 1-0 B- (Throws Reverse too Low)
2. C(o); 3; 2-0 B- (Throws Forehand Rebote off the Court) 
3. C; 1; 3-0; B-(Throws Forehand too High)
4. C; 3; 4-0; B- (Dropped Catch)
5. C; 5; 5-0 C+ (Overhand Rebote from the 9 Line on the Inside, Takes Something Off, Almost an Inside Dejada)

6. C; 4; 5-1; B+ (Cortada from the Outside at the 8-9 Line) 
7. B; 5; 6-1; B- (Throws Reverse Rebote off the Court)
(27 BIP)
C +1 -0 B +1 -5

Scoring:

CRB +3(including 1 service ace) -5
Bradley +1 -9(including 1 double fault)
Total Score: +4 -14 (.222)
Balls in Play: 56
Non-error %: (56-14)/56 (.750)
BIP/points: 0-4/13; 5-9/5 Longest Point: 8
Avg. BIP per Point: 3.1 

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MATCH 3:

BUENO(#4) (WARRIORS) 2
CORREA(#4) (CHARGERS) 0
(6-1, 6-5) (12-6)
WARRIORS 2 CHARGERS 1

Set 1: 

1. C; 14; 1-0; C- (Rebote Forehand Swing and Miss)
2. B; 1; 2-0; B+(a)
3. B; 13; 3-0 C- (Forehand Rebote goes off the Court)
4. B; 6; 3-1; C+ (Reverse Two Walls from the Inside at the 8 Line) 
5. C; 4; 4-1; C- (Throws Reverse Rebote too High)
6. B; 5; 5-1; B+ (Cortada from Center at the 5-6 Line)
7. B; 1; 6-1; C- (Attempted Two Wall from 9-10 too Low) 
(44 BIP)
B+2(1a) -0 C +1 -4

Set 2:

1. C(u); 1; 0-1; B- (Reverse too High) 
2. C; 1; 0-2; B- (Tipped Catch--Tough Call--Was a great, powerful serve)

3. C(o); 1; 0-3 B- (Tipped Catch) 
4. C; 4; 1-3; C- (Dropped Catch)
5. B(o); 2; 1-4; B- (Tipped Catch)  
6. C; 10; 1-5 B- (Scoop Attempt--Tipped Catch)
7. B; 3; 2-5; C- (Forehand Rebote too High) 
8. B; 11 3-5; C- (Forehand Scoop Attempt Tipped Catch)
9. B; 7; 4-5; C- (Forehand Rebote Too High)
10. B; 1; 5-5; C- (Dropped Catch) 
11. B; 9; 6-5; C- (Makes a Terrific Scoop Save Against the Wall at the 9, Reverse too High) 
(50 BIP)
B +0 -5 C +0 -6

Scoring:

Bueno +2 (including 1 service ace) -5 
Correa +1 -10
Total Score: +3 -15 (.167)
Balls in Play:94
Non-error %; (94-15)/94 (.840
BIP/Points: 0-4/10; 5-9/4; 10-14/4: Longest Point: 14
Avg. BIP per Point: 5.2

SINGLES TOTALS FOR TODAY:
64 Points
Scoring: +22 -42 (.344); 2 service aces, 1 double fault (2 over serves), 4 over serves, 5 under serves   

Balls in Play: 289
Non-error %; (289-42)/289 (.855)
BIP/points: 1-4/37; 5-9/22; 10-14/5;  Longest Point: 14  
Avg. BIP per Point: (289/64) 4.5

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MATCH 4:
 
JAIRO-BENNY(#2) (CHARGERS) 2
INAKI-JULEN(#2) (WARRIORS 1
(6-5, 3-6, 6-3) (15-14)
WARRIORS 2 CHARGERS 2.5

Set 1:

1. Ja; 7; 1-0; I- (Tipped Catch) 
2. Ja; 13; 2-0; Ju- (Juggling) 
3. Ja; 2; 2-1; B- (Attempted Two Walls from 13 Line Goes Off the Court) 

4.  I; 6; 3-1; Ju- (Dropped Catch)
5. Ja; 6; 3-2; Ju+ (Two Walls from Center Court at the 8 Line) (Save-Jairo 1)

6. I; 3; 3-3; B- (Juggling)
7. I; 34; 4-3; Ju- (Tipped Catch) (Save--Ben 1)
8. Ja; 7; 5-3; Ju- (Attempted Forehand from the Inside to the Outside from the 10-11 Line Goes off the Court)

9. Ja; 12; 5-4; I+ (Reverse Inside Chula to the Inside from the 7 Line; a Bit of Mis-communication Between Ja and B)  

10. I; 11; 5-5; I+ (Overhand Two Walls from the 7 Line on the Outside) (Saves-Benny 1)  

11. I; 36; 6-5; B+ (Forehand Chic Chac from the 11 Line inside, Kisses the Wall after Coming Back from the Glass and hits Vertical Grout between Tiles on Wall, Takes a "Magic City" Bounce, Unfortunate Way to End Best Point of the Set). (Saves--Benny 3)
(137 BIP)
Ja +0 -0 B +1 -2
I +2 -1 J +1 -4
Saves: Jairo 1; Benny 5

Set 2:

1. I; 19; 0-1; B- (Tipped Catch) (Saves--Inaki 1, Julen 1) 
2. I; 31; 0-2; Ju+ (Forehand Two Walls from Outside [Side-Front Wall] from the 8 Line) (Saves--Jairo 1, Benny 5, Inaki 1, Julen 1)

3. I; 12; 1-2; Ju- (Tipped Catch)
4. Ja; 9; 2-2; Ju- (Reverse Rebote too Low)
5. Ja; 12 2-3; B- (Dropped Catch) (Save--Inaki 1)

6. I(u); 6; 3-3; Ja+ (Forehand Left Pass from Midcourt at the 7 Line, Hits Back Wall Like a Chic Chac after Hitting the Side Wall, and Beats Inaki's Diving Rebote Save Attempt) 

7. Ja; 12; 3-4; B- (Reverse Rebote too Low)
8. I; 7; 3-5; B- (Attempted Rebote Two Wall Goes off the Court) 
9. I; 5; 3-6; B- (Misses Rebote) 
(113 BIP)
Ja +1 -0 B +0 -5
I +0 -0 Ju +1 -2
Saves: Jairo 1, Benny 5, Inaki 2, Julen 2

Set 3: 

1. Ja; 16; 0-1; Ja- (Dropped Catch) 
2. I; 40; 1-1; I- (Throws Rebote too High) (Saves--Benny 2, Inaki 1)
3. Ja; 3; 2-1; Ju- (Tipped Catch)
4. Ja; 4; 2-2; Ja- (Dropped Catch)
5. I; 12; 3-2; Ju- (Tipped Catch--Tough Catch, Jairo Forehand Rebote from the 5 Line Very Well Placed Along the Wall)

6. Ja; 17; 4-2; B+ (Forehand Soft Two Wall from the 9-10 Line Splits the Defense) (Saves: Benny 1, Inaki 1)  

7. Ja; 14; 4-3; Ju+ (Reverse Two Wall Thrown from Inside at the 11 Line) 

8. I;   2; 5-3; B+ (Reverse Chula from Center Court at the 11 line)
9. Ja;  5; 6-3; Ju- (Tipped Catch) (Save--Julen 1)
(113 nn BIP)
Ja +0 -2 B +2 -0
I +0 -1 Ju +1 -3
Saves: Benny 3, Inaki 2, Julen 1

Scoring:

Jairo +1 -2 Benny +3 -7 (Saves: Jairo 2 Benny 13)
Inaki +2 -2 Julen +3 -9 (Saves: Inaki 4 Julen 3)
Total Score: +9 -20 (.310)
Balls in Play: 363
Non-error %: (363-20)/363 (.945)
Balls/points: 0-4/5; 5-9/9; 10-14/8; 15-19/3; 30-34/2; 35-39/1; 40-44/1: Longest Point: 40

BIP per Point: 12.5

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MATCH 5:

DIAZ-BRADLEY(#4) (WARRIORS) 2
CORREA-ROQUE(#4) (CHARGERS) 1
(6-4, 2-6, 6-5) (14-15)
WARRIORS 3.5 CHARGERS 2.5

Set 1:

1. C; 2; 1-0; C- (Reverse Rebote Swing and Tip)  
2. D; 5; 2-0; R- (Tipped Catch) (Save--Bradley 1)
3. D; 7; 3-0; C- (Reverse too High)
4. D; 1; 4-0; R- (Attempted Forehand Dejada too Low)
5. D; 2; 4-1; B- (Tipped Catch)
6. C; 14 5-1; R- (Tipped Catch) (Saves: Bradley 1, Roque 1)
7. D; 4; 5-2; R+ (Makes Excellent Falling Reverse Falling Rebote Save, Fires From 9 line, Pelota Hits near Corner, Comes Out to the Outside and beats both Defenders) Saves--Bradley 1, Roque 1)

8. C; 1; 5-3; C+(a)
9. C; 3; 5-4; B- (Dropped Catch)
10. C; 2; 6-4; C- (Tipped Catch) 
(41 BIP)
D +0 -0 B +0 -2
C +1(1a) -3 R +1 -3
Saves: Bradley 3 Roque 2

Set 2

1. C; 3; 0-1; B- (Reverse Swing and Miss) 
2. C; 5; 0-2; D- (Forehand Rebote Swing and Tip)
3. C; 10 1-2; D+ (High Reverse Two Wall from the Center Court at the 5-6, Splits the Defenders) (Saves: Diaz 2)

4. D; 6; 1-3; B- (Misses Relatively Easy Scoop) (Save--Roque)
5. C; 3; 1-4; B- (Dropped Catch)
6. C; 7; 1-5; C+ (Forehand Outside Two Wall (Front-Left) from 7 Line Outside (Save--Bradley, Diaz)

7. C; 6; 2-5; C- (Juggling) (Save--Diaz)
8. D; 2; 2-6; R+ (Forehand Big Bounce from Center Court at the 10 Line) 
(42 BIP)
D +1 -1 B +0 -3
C +1 -1 R+1 -0
Saves: Diaz 3, Roque 1, Bradley 1

Set 3: 

1. D; 16; 0-1; B- (Attempted Two Wall from 13 Goes off the Court (Saves--Bradley, Roque) 

2. C; 2; 1-1; R- ("Clean Miss" in the Back Court)
3. D; 6; 1-2; R+ (Reverse Chula from the Inside to the Inside at the 12 Line)

4. C; 2; 2-2; C- (Tipped Catch)
5. D; 2; 2-3; D- (Rebote Forehand too High)
6. C; 4; 3-3; R- (Underhand Dejada from 13 Line on the Inside too Low)

7. D; 3; 4-3; B+ (Outside Reverse from the Inside at the 13 Line)
8. D; 5; 5-3; C- (Tipped Catch) (Save--Diaz)
9. D; 6; 5-4; B- (Tipped Catch)
10. C; 3; 5-5; B- (Dropped Catch) (Save--Bradley)
11. C; 22; 6-5; D+ (Reverse Inside Pass from the 5 Line on the Outside) (Save--Roque, Bradley)
(71 BIP)
D +1 -1 B +1 -3
C +0 -2 R +1 -2
Saves: Bradley 3, Roque 2, Diaz 1

Scoring:

Diaz +2 -2 Bradley +1 -8 (Saves: Diaz 4, Bradley 7)
Correa +2 (including 1 service ace) -6 Roque +3 -5 (Saves: Correa 0 Roque 5)

Total Score: +8 -21 (.276)
Balls in Play: 154
Non-error %: (154-21)/154 (.864)
BIP/points: 0-4/16; 5-9/9; 10-14/2; 15-19/1; 20-24/1: Longest Point: 22

Avg. BIP/Point: 5.3

PAIRS TOTALS FOR TODAY
Points: 58
Scoring: +17 -41 (.293); 1 under serve 
Balls in Play: 517
Non-error %: (517-41)/517 (.921)
BIP/points: 1-4/21; 5-9/18; 10-14/10; 15-19/4; 20-24/1; 30-34/2; 35-39/1; 40-44/1: Longest Point: 40  

Avg. BIP per Point: 517/58 (8.9)

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C. Cumulative statistics for all players who have played in this competition today, divided out by singles, pairs, and total

SINGLES TOTALS FOR TODAY:
64 Points
Scoring: +22 -42 (.344); 2 Service Aces, 1 Double Fult (2 over serves), 4 Over serves, 5 Under serves
   
BIP: 289
Non-error %; (289-42)/289 (.855)
BIP/points: 1-4/37; 5-9/22; 10-14/5;  Longest Point: 14  
Avg. BIP per Point: (289/64) 4.5

PAIRS TOTALS FOR TODAY
Points: 58
Scoring: +17 -41 (.293); 1 Under Serve 
Balls in Play: 517
Non-error %: (517-41)/517 (.921)
BIP/points: 1-4/21; 5-9/18; 10-14/10; 15-19/4; 20-24/1; 30-34/2; 35-39/1; 40-44/1: Longest Point: 40  

Avg. BIP per Point: 517/58 (8.9)

CUMULATIVE TOTALS FOR TODAY:

122 Points
Scoring: +39 -83 (.320); 2 Service Aces, 1 Double Fault, 4 Over Serves, 6 Under Serves

Balls in Play: 806 
Non-error %: (806-83)/806 (.897)

BIP/points: 0-4/58; 5-9/40; 10-14/15; 15-19/4; 20-24/1; 30-34/2; 35-39/1; 40-44/1; Longest Point: 40 

Avg. BIP per Point: 806/122 (6.6)

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D. Individual cumulative statistics for today's matches. 

Key: 

Player and team; # Player rank on each team; # matches; win-loss; winners(+) errors(-); point differential

SINGLES

DIAZ(#6) (WARRIORS)    1 1-0 +8  -6 (+2) 
Roque(#6) (Chargers)   1 0-1 +7  -7 (+0)
Crb(#5) (Warriors)     1 1-0 +3  -5 (-2)
Bueno(#4) (Warriors)   1 1-0 +2  -5 (-7) 
Bradley(#5) (Chargers) 1 0-1 +1  -9 (-8)
Correa(#4) (Chargers   1 0-1 +1 -10 (-9) 

PAIRS

FRONTS

DIAZ(#4) (WARRIORS)    1 1-0 +2 -2  (0)
Inaki(#2) (Warriors)   1 0-1 +2 -2  (0)
Jairo(#2) (Chargers)   1 1-0 +1 -2 (-1) 
Correa(#4) (Chargers)  1 0-1 +2 -6 (-4)

BACKS

ROQUE(#4) (CHARGERS)   1 0-1 +3 -5 (-2)
Benny(#2) (Chargers)   1 1-0 +3 -7 (-4)
Julen(#2) (Warriors)   1 0-1 +3 -9 (-6)
Bradley(#4) (Warriors) 1 1-0 +1 -8 (-7)

TEAMS: 

JAIRO-BENNY (#2) (CHARGERS) 1 1-0 +4  -9 (-5)
Correa-Roque(#4) (Chargers) 1 0-1 +5 -11 (-6) 
Inaki-Julen (#2) (Warriors  1 0-1 +5 -11 (-6)
Diaz-Bradley(#4) (Warriors) 1 1-0 +3 -10 (-7)