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Bandits Take Down Force

June 4, 2009 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Chicago Bandits News Release


Bandits' pitcher Eileen Canney kicked things off in the pitchers circle and quickly struck out four of the first six batters in the first two innings to start the game. With Samantha Findlay on second and two outs in the bottom of the second, Bandits outfielder Nicole Trimboli sent a deep line drive over the centerfield fence for a two run home run putting the Bandits up 2-0.

The Bandits threatened again when in the bottom of the third, Amber Patton safely bunted to move Aileen Morales to third, bringing Kristie Fox to the plate with only one out. Fox dropped a smooth bunt for a suicide squeeze, scoring Morales from third to put the Bandits up 3-0. Patton reached second base safely while Fox reached first on the play. The inning ended shortly after.

Canney finished out the top of the fourth and was replaced by Bandits rookie pitcher Brandice Balschmiter. Canney finished her stint in the circle with four innings pitched, five strikeouts, one walk and one hit.

Following the double play, Danielle Kinley sent a liner down the right field line for a double with two outs on the board. Savannah Brown grounded out to Samantha Findlay at first to end the threat.

In the bottom of the fifth the Bandits struck again after Amber Patton reached third on a bunt, with and error on the throw to first. She was brought in to score when Rachel Folden sent a single over the pitchers head, putting the score at 4-0 in favor of the Bandits.

Balschmiter closed out the rest of the game, earning the save for the Bandits. She finished in the circle with one hit allowed, one strikeout and two walks in 10 batters faced. The Bandits have not lost since mid July of 2008.

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