The 6-2 performance against the “Lounge Lizards” this week made the margin to last place for us more comfortable; however, if we are to avoid the last position round pairing next week, we need to win the make-up game against “Country Bumpkins” (also next week), split against next week’s opponents, “Shihoots,” and take total in that match by at least 589 pins. As this represents an average winning margin of 197 pins/game, we would realistically need to either sweep “Shihoots” or win 6-2 and also win the make-up game against “Country Bumpkins” to avoid a position-round rematch with the “Lounge Lizards.” (Note: I did not consider the possibility of ties for game or total when calculating scenarios.) “Phoenix Kings’” lead on “Country Bumpkins” is 5 points, and both teams face teams near the middle of the pack next week.
Counting the two completed games against “Country Bumpkins,” my average is officially 181.
