I'd really like to see more teams in the eliminations. They all make so many sacrifices - more of them should get to feel the excitement. However, I agree that we can't spend a full day, and that the top seeds should be rewarded.
Here's a scenario that puts 36 teams in the mix, rewards the top four seeds with a BYE in the first round, and would only take 20-30 minutes longer:
It would be a bit more complicated; but your local recreation softball leagues manage to make it work
