Rebellion Fall to Bandits in Home Opener 2-0
May 29, 2015 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) News Release
WASHINGTON, PA -The Pennsylvania Rebellion fall to the Chicago Bandits by a final score of 2-0 in Friday's home opener at CONSOL Energy Park.
Kirsten Verdun got the call for the Bandits in the circle against the Rebellion starter, Angel Bunner. Both pitchers shut down any hopes of any early offensive start for either team, with no runs allowed through the first three innings.
Samie Garcia showed off her fielding skills early in the second, making some impressive plays in left field that would keep the game scoreless after two. Great fielding would not be enough, however, the Bandits would take advantage of a bases loaded situation, scoring two runs off of a Danielle Zymkowitz ground-rule double.
Verdun allowed just six hits through seven innings while striking out five batters. In addition to the hitting by Zymkowitz, outfielder Brenna Moss went 2-for-4 at the plate in her regular season debut.
Olivia Watkins and Cheyenne Cordes would both have multiple hit nights including a ground rule double by Cordes in the sixth in an attempted rally, but impressive fieldwork from Chicago would prevent any such rally from happening.
For the official box score, please visit http://www.statbroadcast.com/events/archived.php?id=90468.
The Rebellion will be at home again Saturday, May 30th for an unusual double header against the Akron Racers in game one starting at 5:05 p.m. and again facing the Chicago Bandits just sixty minutes after the conclusion of game one.
Fans can listen to the all Rebellion radio broadcasts at www.msasports.net.
For more information about the Rebellion and/or to purchase group outings, learn about fundraising opportunities, or register for Rebellion softball camps, call 724-250-9555 or visit www.pennsylvaniarebellion.com.
Tickets for all 2015 Bandits games, including their home opener on Thursday, June 4 against the Akron Racers are on sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.chicagobandits.com.
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