Ignite Flash Leather in Close Win against Steam

June 26, 2026 - LA CROSSE, WI. - The Ignite returned to the win column with a nail-biting 6-5 win over the La Crosse Steam. Effective batting and impressive defence propelled Ignite to their 6th win of the season. How it Happened Megan McGinnis (St. Mary's MN) led the game with a single, extending her hitting streak to seven games. With two outs, Brynn Daniel (Northwestern State) extended her on-base streak to 14 games with another single. Sydney Spear (Bradley), after bobbling a hit into left to put a runner on second, made a fantast... Full Story

Landry Throws a Gem as the Cascade Comes from Behind in the Seventh

June 26, 2026 - Stunning. That's the only way to describe the Portland Cascade's 5-1 victory over the Texas Volts in Round Rock on Friday night. The Cascade entered the top of the seventh inning down 1-0, even though their starting pitcher, Sam Landry, had allowed only one hit to that point. But Cascade hitters awoke in the seventh, hitting three home runs against Volts starting pitcher Rachel Garcia, who had pitched well herself. Portland set an AUSL record for most runs in a seventh inning with its five-run outburst against the V... Full Story

Tele Jennings Homers Twice as Madison Night Mares Defeat Grand Forks Spitfires

June 26, 2026 - Madison, WI - The Madison Night Mares (15-0) built an early lead and cruised to a 10-1 victory over the Grand Forks Spitfires (7-6) on Friday night at Warner Park in the first-ever meeting between the two teams. Shannon Cunningham (San Diego State University) gave the Spitfires a 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the top of the first inning. Madison answered immediately in the bottom half, as Danielle Lucey (University of Wisconsin) launched a two-run home run to put the Night Mares in front 2-1. Later in the inning, Mickayl... Full Story

Megan Grant Nominated for a 2026 ESPY

June 26, 2026 - Portland Cascade rookie Megan Grant has been nominated for an ESPY after a record-breaking senior season at UCLA. ESPN announced nominees for 22 categories for its annual awards show on Thursday, and Grant is one of four athletes in the Best Record-Breaking Performance category. Grant inked an astonishing new number in the NCAA Division 1 record books for single-season home runs, hitting 42 homers this year. She surpassed the previous mark of 27 home runs and finished her career as the Bruins' all-time home run leader ... Full Story

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