
Megan Betsa Wins Npf Rookie of the Week
June 26, 2017 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Akron Racers News Release
NASHVILLE, TN - Akron Racers pitcher Megan Betsa (Michigan) was named the NPF Rookie of the Week, for the week of June 19-25, the league announced today.
Betsa made her only appearance for the week in a start on Thursday, June 22, leading the Racers to a 2-1 victory over the Beijing Shougang Eagles, for her first career win in the NPF. It was also Betsa's first complete game, in which she struck out a career-high nine hitters.
The victory was the second of three wins Akron (7-8) had in sweeping the home opening series against Beijing. Betsa allowed only one run on one hit and three walks, and she retired 10 of the final 11 batters she faced.
At one hit in seven innings, Betsa had the lowest hit per inning ratio in the league this week and tied for the most strikeouts looking this week in the NPF with four.
With the win, Betsa picked up her first decision of her career. Betsa leads the Racers' pitching staff with 20 strikeouts, which ties her for seventh most in the NPF this season.
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