USSSA Pride Defeat Akron Racers 2-1
July 24, 2015 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
USSSA Pride News Release
The USSSA Pride fell behind early but responded with timely hitting to down the Akron Racers 2-1 Thursday evening at Champion Stadium. Photo by Kit Mohr
Kissimmee, FL- July 23-The USSSA Pride (26-10) fell behind early but responded with timely hitting to down the Akron Racers (16-17) 2-1 Thursday evening at Champion Stadium.
The Racers jumped out to a 1-0 lead in their first at-bat when Shellie Robinson singled home Taylor Schlopy, who reached on a fielder's choice.
USSSA loaded the bases in the third with three free passes issued to Lauren Chamberlain, Kelly Kretschman, and Madison Shipman and took the 2-1 lead on Andrea Duran's two -run single to left field.
Pitcher were in control from the fourth inning on as Cat Osterman retired nine of the last 11 batters only to be bettered by Lisa Norris who retired ten of the last 11 batters, ending the game at 2-1 Pride.
Cat Osterman (W11, 2) racked up a season-best 14 strikeouts en route to picking up her NPF-leading 11th victory of the season. Osterman scattered five hits over seven innings squandering just the one run in the first inning.
Despite tossing a two-hit complete game, Lisa Norris (L, 4-5) picks up the loss after allowing two runs, both as a result of walks.
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