NPF Akron Racers

Racers Lose to Dawgs, 5-1, to Split Series

Published on July 6, 2016 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Akron Racers News Release


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NAME: John Urchek

EMAIL: Johnurchek@akronracers.us

PHONE: 330-376-8188

RACERS LOSE TO DAWGS, 5-1, TO SPLIT SERIES

(Courtesy of Scrap Yard Dawgs)

The Woodlands, TX - The Scrap Yard Dawgs defeated the Akron Racers in Game 2 of the two-game series 5-1 on Tuesday night thanks in large part to a pair of two-run home runs.

The Dawgs were first on the board with a two-run homer from Kiki Stokes in the bottom of the second inning to take a 2-0 lead. Stokes has a .467 slugging percentage and four home runs so far on the season.

The Racers answered back in the third inning, with a walk to Taylor Schlopy and an RBI single from Sami Fagan to cut the lead in half. When Schlopy scored she set a new franchise mark with 144 runs scored in her career.

The Dawgs attempted to put more runs on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning, with Taylor Fuller leading off with a hit by pitch and Lexi Overstreet followed with a sac bunt to move Fuller to second. Christian Stokes singled up the middle to put runners on the corners, but were left stranded on base.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Nerissa Myers went yard with an opposite field bomb off of Rachele Fico to give the Dawgs two insurance runs. Fuller followed with a walk and Overstreet doubled to center to score Fuller from first base to close the scoring. Aimee Creger entered the circle for the Racers to get the last out of the inning.

The Dawgs and Racers will travel to Akron to face each other again on Friday, July 8, at Firestone Stadium. First pitch for both Friday and Saturday's games in the two-game series are set for 7:05 p.m.

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About the Akron Racers: The Akron Racers, headquartered in Akron, OH, are the oldest existing team in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league, celebrating their 15th Season of Play in 2016. The Racers competed in the Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL) for two seasons in 1999 and 2000 and in the NPF since 2004. Historic Firestone Stadium is home to the Racers and numerous amateur events at all levels of play.

About National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)

National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), an Official Development Partner of Major League Baseball since 2002, provides elite female athletes with an opportunity to pursue a professional career in diamond sports beyond their collegiate success. The 2016 NPF season will be televised on CBS Sports Network. Coverage includes the NPF College Draft presented by Bownet on Thur., April 14, followed by 23 regular-season games, a Championship Series Preview Special and the 2016 NPF Championship Series. The NPF recently announced that the Scrap Yard Dawgs, located in The Woodlands, Texas, will join the Akron Racers, Chicago Bandits, Dallas Charge, Pennsylvania Rebellion and USSSA Florida Pride for the 2016 season. National Pro Fastpitch players hail from the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands and New Zealand, representing the most accomplished and talented athletes in the sport of women's softball.

Note to Media

Photos and b-roll of players is available. Interviews with the league commissioner are welcomed, and top players from each team are accessible immediately. If you're interested in pursuing story angles about professional softball for women, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NAME: John Urchek

EMAIL: Johnurchek@akronracers.us

PHONE: 330-376-8188

RACERS LOSE TO DAWGS, 5-1, TO SPLIT SERIES

(Courtesy of Scrap Yard Dawgs)

The Woodlands, TX - The Scrap Yard Dawgs defeated the Akron Racers in Game 2 of the two-game series 5-1 on Tuesday night thanks in large part to a pair of two-run home runs.

The Dawgs were first on the board with a two-run homer from Kiki Stokes in the bottom of the second inning to take a 2-0 lead. Stokes has a .467 slugging percentage and four home runs so far on the season.

The Racers answered back in the third inning, with a walk to Taylor Schlopy and an RBI single from Sami Fagan to cut the lead in half. When Schlopy scored she set a new franchise mark with 144 runs scored in her career.

The Dawgs attempted to put more runs on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning, with Taylor Fuller leading off with a hit by pitch and Lexi Overstreet followed with a sac bunt to move Fuller to second. Christian Stokes singled up the middle to put runners on the corners, but were left stranded on base.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Nerissa Myers went yard with an opposite field bomb off of Rachele Fico to give the Dawgs two insurance runs. Fuller followed with a walk and Overstreet doubled to center to score Fuller from first base to close the scoring. Aimee Creger entered the circle for the Racers to get the last out of the inning.

The Dawgs and Racers will travel to Akron to face each other again on Friday, July 8, at Firestone Stadium. First pitch for both Friday and Saturday's games in the two-game series are set for 7:05 p.m.

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About the Akron Racers: The Akron Racers, headquartered in Akron, OH, are the oldest existing team in the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) league, celebrating their 15th Season of Play in 2016. The Racers competed in the Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL) for two seasons in 1999 and 2000 and in the NPF since 2004. Historic Firestone Stadium is home to the Racers and numerous amateur events at all levels of play.

About National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)

National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), an Official Development Partner of Major League Baseball since 2002, provides elite female athletes with an opportunity to pursue a professional career in diamond sports beyond their collegiate success. The 2016 NPF season will be televised on CBS Sports Network. Coverage includes the NPF College Draft presented by Bownet on Thur., April 14, followed by 23 regular-season games, a Championship Series Preview Special and the 2016 NPF Championship Series. The NPF recently announced that the Scrap Yard Dawgs, located in The Woodlands, Texas, will join the Akron Racers, Chicago Bandits, Dallas Charge, Pennsylvania Rebellion and USSSA Florida Pride for the 2016 season. National Pro Fastpitch players hail from the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands and New Zealand, representing the most accomplished and talented athletes in the sport of women's softball.

Note to Media

Photos and b-roll of players is available. Interviews with the league commissioner are welcomed, and top players from each team are accessible immediately. If you're interested in pursuing story angles about professional softball for women, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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