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Monday, August 12, 2013

MLL Update 8/10

This weekend’s games closed the regular season for Major League Lacrosse. Here’s a brief recap:

Ohio Machine @ New York Lizards: 11 – 14

The Machine – Lizards match up this weekend resulted in a Lizard victory, 14 to 11, to finish in 7th place. Saturday was designated Hero’s Night to benefit first responders and veterans in the tri state area. The jerseys specially designed for the occasion were autographed and auctioned off to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

The win ends New York’s season at 4 – 10 (7th), and Ohio’s at 2 – 12 (8th).

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Rochester Rattlers @ Boston Cannons: 23 – 14

Rochester secured 5th place with a win in their final regular season game. The Rattlers took command of the game early, leading by 5 at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter saw an attempt at a comeback by the Cannons with three quick goals, but the Rattlers answered with two goals of their own to retain command.

A high scoring 3rd quarter saw 14 goals and concluded with a 21-11 lead for the Rattlers. A five goal fourth quarter ended with a decisive 23-14 win for the Rochester Rattlers.

The Rattlers end their season at 6 – 8 (5th) and the Cannons at 5 – 9 (6th).

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Charlotte Hounds @ Chesapeake Bayhawks: 14 – 16

The Chesapeake Bayhawks earned the #2 seed for Championship Weekend (August 24th and 25th) on Saturday with a 16-14 win over the Charlotte Hounds. Both teams already earned a spot in the playoffs, but with the win, the Bayhawks will not have to face the undefeated Outlaws in the semifinals.

The Bayhawks led 6-3 at end of the first quarter, but the Hounds stole the lead to end the first half at 10-9. The Hounds used the third quarter to extend their lead to 14-10, but the Bayhawks controlled the fourth quarter. Charlotte failed to capitalize on a few opportunities, and the Bayhawks took the win, 16-14.

The Bayhawks finish the regular season in 2nd place (9-5) and the Hounds finish in 4th place (7-7) to enter Championship Weekend.

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