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Rob's Warehouse once again played host to another fantastic night of pinball as Week 4 of Season 15 brought six more rounds of intense head-to-head action. But while there were plenty of exciting matches, the biggest story of the evening belonged to two things: another perfect night and the arrival of Match Forgiveness.
Shannon Frye put together a flawless 24-point performance, becoming just the second player this season to sweep all six rounds. Tony Becker accomplished the feat earlier in the year, and now Shannon has added his name to the exclusive club.
Shannon's perfect evening couldn't have come at a better time, as it propelled him from the middle of the pack right into the thick of the playoff race.
With four weeks now complete, Match Forgiveness officially kicks in. Every player's lowest weekly score has now been dropped, causing a major shakeup in the standings and proving that one bad night won't ruin an otherwise strong season.
Tony Becker – 63
Mike Harris – 60
Brian Schlagheck – 60
Tom Bentley – 57
Vern Staats – 54
David Jones – 54
Aaron Krueger – 54
Allison Glascoe – 54
Zach Stoddard – 51
Shannon Frye – 51
Dan Souders – 51
William Bentley – 51
Tony Becker still holds the lead, but the margin has narrowed considerably. Mike Harris and Brian Schlagheck are tied for second at 60 points, while Tom Bentley sits just three points back at 57. Four players are locked together at 54 points, and six more competitors sit at 51 or higher. In other words, nobody is safe and nobody is out of the race.
Shannon Frye became the second player this season to record a perfect 24-point sweep.
Brian Schlagheck and Tom Bentley each posted strong 21-point nights.
William Bentley and Joshua Simala added 18-point evenings.
The standings compressed considerably thanks to Match Forgiveness, making the battle for playoff positioning tighter than ever.
Thank you once again to Rob for hosting another outstanding evening at the Warehouse. As we head into Week 5, one thing is clear: Season 15 is turning into one of the most competitive seasons in DUPL history. One great night can vault you up the standings, and one bad night no longer means disaster.
The second half of the season has officially begun, and the race for the championship is wide open.