“By no means inform me the chances.” – Han Solo

Chris Byers (717) and Daniel Sardoncillo (692) faced-off Wednesday evening (12/28) in a extremely anticipated nineball match. It was a race to fifteen, winner break format. This match was predicted by many to be a good and thrilling matchup. In distinction, FargoRate favored Byers with a profitable likelihood of 68.1% vs 31.9% for Sardoncillo. OK so now I’ve advised you the chances… how about, “could the chances be ever in your favor.”

Each gamers not too long ago represented their dwelling states within the annual Northwest (NW) Cup, Byers of Oregon (OR) and Sardoncillo of Washington (WA), with WA prevailing over OR in an in depth 9-7 general crew rating. On day two of the NW Cup, Sardoncillo defeated Paul Marquez 5-0, and instantly afterward Byers defeated James Davee 5-0. These rating strains indicated a possible head-to-head matchup that was each palpable and certain to entertain.

A dozen or so in-person attendees from King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap Counties, in addition to a median of 84 on-line viewers (peak viewership 183) gathered for this extremely anticipated matchup. On-line viewers had been handled to commentary by native gamers and mainstays together with: Frances Tso, Prathamesh Sawant, ChalkBox Productions Producer Patrick Nicks, & Ox Billiards Co-Proprietor Christian Youngers (spicy!).

The Match

Racks 1-3 noticed backwards and forwards play, each gamers lacking a pair pictures but additionally enjoying good protection. Sardoncillo forward of Byers 2-1. 

In Rack 4, Sardoncillo had his first Break & Run, forward 3-1.