Sami Williams' Walk-Off Squeeze Bunt Lifts the Bandits over the Talons in Extras

July 18, 2026 - Sami Williams has done everything and more for the Bandits (16-8) as the top hitter in the league, and on Saturday against the Talons (15-9), she came through with a squeeze bunt in extra innings to walk off the game. One of the best and most powerful swings in the league this season proved that she could execute small ball too, laying down a bunt in the bottom of the eighth inning to score Bella Dayton from third and pick up a crucial 2-1 victory for Chicago. "We got it done when it mattered,' Williams said. "It was g... Full Story

Habaneros Come Up Short after Late Push

July 18, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - The Mankato Habaneros rallied late but came up just short in a 12-11 loss to the Grand Forks Spitfires on Saturday night at ISG Field. After falling behind 8-1 through five innings, the Habaneros stormed back with four runs in the fifth and four more in the sixth to pull within one. Grand Forks added three runs in the eighth, but Mankato answered with two in the bottom half before the comeback fell just short. Katy Olive (Miami University - OH) led the Habaneros offense with a huge night at the plate, ... Full Story

9 Carolina Blaze Players to Compete in 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup

July 18, 2026 - Nine Carolina Blaze players are heading to Rosemont, Illinois, this August to compete in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League All-Star Cup. The AUSL All-Star Cup is a four-series season from Aug. 8 to 30 in which 45 professional softball players compete to become the individual champion utilizing Athletes Unlimited's innovative format. Teams are hand-picked by the top athletes on the leaderboard each series. The 2026 All-Star Cup will feature 12 games at Parkway Bank Sports Complex. The roster features fan-voted... Full Story

Night Mares Fall at Home for First Time in 2026

July 17, 2026 - Madison, WI - The Madison Night Mares (26-3) saw their 17-game home winning streak, dating back to the 2025 season, come to an end on Friday night as they fell 2-1 to the Wausau Ignite (15-15) in a pitchers' duel at Warner Park. Wausau struck first in the opening inning when Claire Calmes (University of Wisconsin) and Mia Johnson (University of Wisconsin-Parkside) launched back-to-back solo home runs to give the Ignite a quick 2-0 advantage. Madison answered in the bottom half of the inning. Kyra Smith (Colorado State ... Full Story

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• Maya Brady's Record-Breaking Home Run Forces Extras, Spark Piles on the Runs to Win - (AUSL) July 18
• 9 Carolina Blaze Players to Compete in 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) July 18
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• Wausau Break Home Winning Streak for Madison - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 17
• LOVB Minnesota Kicks off Inaugural Season with Roster Featuring Minnesota Standouts and International Talent - LOVB Minnesota (LOVB) July 17
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