Late Rally Avoids Sweep
August 4, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Calgary Vipers News Release
Down 2-0 after the first inning the NPF Tennessee Diamonds scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat the USSSA Florida Pride 3-2 at Foothills Stadium in Calgary, Alberta. After taking the lead the Diamonds held on by leaving the bases loaded in the final inning. Danielle Spaulding was terrific for the Diamonds throwing the complete seven inning game and allowing two runs while striking out seven.
The Pride opened the scoring in the top of the first inning when Alissa Haber was hit by a pitch during an 11 pitch at-bat, Jessica Mendoza singled, Kelley Kretschman walked to load the bases, and Melissa Roth knocked in two runs with a double for a 2-0 lead.
In the bottom of the sixth the Diamonds broke through as Bianca Mejia singled, Loryn Johnson was hit by a pitch, Megan Gibson doubled in a run, Brianna Hesson collected a sacrifice fly to tie the game, and with two outs Brittany McKinney drove in a run with a base hit for a 3-2 lead.
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