NPF Akron Racers

Racers Claim Early Lead, Fall Late to Pride 3-2 in Game One of Doubleheader

Published on June 16, 2012 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Akron Racers News Release


CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - June 16, 2012 - With Lisa Modglin and Sam Marder on base, Akron Racers' second baseman Nicole Pauly blasted a two run double in the top of the first inning to give the Racers an early 2-0 lead.

The Florida Pride (5-2) battled back, scoring one in the second and then taking the lead in the bottom of the sixth after Charlotte Morgan blasted an RBI single to score Lauren Lappin for the second run of the inning.

The Pride would hold on, taking a 3-2 victory over the Racers.

Racers (3-4) rookie Hillary Bach (1-1) took to the circle for Akron in just her second start as a professional. Bach threw 5.1 innings while allowing seven hits, three runs and three walks. She struck out four Pride batters in the losing effort.

Sarah Pauly pitched seven innings of four-hit ball for Florida, holding the Racers to two runs, one walk and six strikeouts.

The Racers and Pride square off again tonight at Whataburger Field for game two of the double header in just a few short minutes.

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