Well, last night proved to be a dart too far as we suffered a tough 19-18 loss to Guzzlers at Geckos.

It was an exciting and well played match, a real see-saw battle.  But the way it ended was just hard to take and was an incredible disappointment.

We were up two legs at the conclusion of singles, and after the first two rounds of doubles the score was tied 15 all.  Remember, 19 legs is required for victory.

So, Ali and I are up against Joe and Billy (ranked 3 and 4 in A division).  We didn’t play great, but not bad either.  Well, Joe and Billy were on and took us 0-3, leaving the Guzzlers one leg shy of the championship.  Seung Youb and Scott played an amazing match (including a ton-80 from Scott) and in a spectacular finish, swept all three legs, leaving the score at 18-18 with the team game deciding the match.

We came out smokin’ and built a 200+ point lead.  Youb had a 41 out to shoot for, but left it at 14.  Well, I had been practicing my out shots, including the double 7, so I felt confident I could bring it home.  Two misses and then I leave it at 7.  Ali was next, hit the 3 and then missed two shots at the double 4.  Meanwhile the Guzzlers had come alive and were sitting at a 40 out.  Then missed, leaving a double 10 out.  Scott was next for us and couldn’t close either.  Then Joe hit it for Guzzlers and won the championship.

Woulda, coulda, shoulda.  I have been reliving it in my head all day and it is still hard to take.  Alas.

On the bright side, it was one of the finest dart matches I’ve had the pleasure to play in.  Except for the ending.

Kudos to the Guzzlers for their hard fought victory.  Congrats to the Blue Bulls for never giving up and fighting to the last dart.

Damn.

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