NPF Chicago Bandits

Six Home Runs Propel Bandits to Doubleheader Sweep of Diamonds

Published on July 28, 2011 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Chicago Bandits News Release


LEXINGTON, NC -- The Chicago Bandits hit six home runs and outscored the NPF Diamonds 20-2 en route to a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday evening. Alexis Jager collected four RBI on the evening in the Bandits' 7-1 and 13-1 victories.

Chicago starters Monica Abbott and Nikki Nemitz were virtually unhittable, as the pair combined to allow one run on five hits through 12 innings over the two games.

In game one, the Bandits jumped on the board early with a three-spot in the opening frame. NPF starter Morgan Melloh issued a pair of walks before catcher Shannon Doepking ripped a two-out double to plate both runners. Right fielder Alexis Jager made it a 3-0 lead for the Bandits with an RBI-single.

Both teams settled in for the next three innings, as Melloh and Abbott combined to give up just one hit during the span.

The Diamonds threatened in the bottom of the fourth when third baseman Loryn Johnson reached on an error and advanced to third on first baseman Rhiannon Kliesing's base-knock, but Abbott quickly quashed the threat with a pair of strikeouts to end the inning.

Kliesing took over in the circle for Melloh in the fifth and the Bandits struck again, tacking on four more runs to make it 7-0. Shortstop Tammy Williams, who walked and scored in the first, singled to lead off the inning and second baseman Danielle Zymkowitz followed with her second home run of the season to give Chicago a five-run cushion. It was the first in a string of long balls for the Bandits, as first baseman Alisa Goler and left fielder Megan Wiggins made it back-to-back-to-back roundtrippers for the Bandits, each with a solo shot.

Johnson drove in the lone run for the Diamonds with an RBI-single in the seventh as Danielle Bourgeois closed out the final two innings for Chicago.

The offensive momentum carried into game two for the Bandits. Wiggins got things rolling with a two-run homer in the first and Jager followed suit two batters later with a two-run blast of her own.

The Bandits built their lead to six runs in the third thanks to a two-RBI single from third baseman Amber Patton, then exploded for five more runs in the fifth. Jager drove in her third run of the game with a two-bagger and later scored on shortstop Christine Knauer's base-hit. Williams put the game out of reach with a three-run bomb, marking the sixth home run of the evening for the Bandits.

Chicago added two more runs in the sixth before the Diamonds finally got on the board in the bottom half of the frame, but it was the only run NPF would muster as the Bandits claimed the 13-1 victory.

The Bandits and Diamonds finish out the four games series tomorrow at 7:00 at North Davidson High School in Lexington, NC.

Bandits to take over Wrigley Field, Friday Aug 5

ROSEMONT -- Chicago Bandits pitcher Monica Abbott will be throwing off a different pitcher's mound on Friday, August 5. Abbott will be throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds in a 1:20 p.m. matchup.

This will be the second time that the Cubs and Bandits have worked together this season. With the help of Bandits outfielder Caitlin Lever and Twitter, Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano threw out the first pitch at a Bandits game on June 30.

How did this latest partnership come to be' One simple tweet -- "Frankie Alvarez, a representative from the Big Z Foundation tweeted, "@CaitlinLever @monicaabbott #BigZ day at #wrigley is almost set for Aug 5th. Can @NPFBandits be there and @monicaabbott throw 1st pitch -

The 1:20 ballgame (aired on WGN) will not interfere with Bandits game at Rosemont Stadium at 7:35 p.m. later that night.

For more information visit www.chicagobandits.com or call 877-722-6348.

Chicago Bandits present Taylor Swift Night, Aug 7

Sing your heart out or test your luck with raffle tickets for a Taylor Swift concert with the Chicago Bandits

Four Taylor Swift tickets will be given away to Bandits fans for the Aug 9 concert 2 tickets will be raffled off, with $2 raffle tickets being sold during every game of the Akron Racers vs Chicago Bandits series, Aug 4-7. 2 raffle tickets will be used for an in-game singing contest. Starting at 6:30 p.m., 10 singers throughout the game will be given the chance to compete. Our video crew will replay the performances during the late innings and a winner will be chosen. The winner of the two raffled off tickets will be joined at the Taylor Swift concert by two Bandits players Enter ticket coupon TSWIFT when purchasing tickets online and receive 30% off your order

ROSEMONT -- Taylor Swift fans, it's not a fairy tale, come join the Chicago Bandits of National Pro Fastpitch at 5:35 p.m. CT on Sunday, Aug. 7 for Taylor Swift Night at Rosemont Stadium.

The Bandits will do battle with the Akron Racers and fans in attendance have a chance to win a pair of tickets to Swift's sold out show on Tuesday, Aug. 9. at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Seats for the Taylor Swift concert are located in the Aramark Suite and some food will be included with the night out.

Four tickets are available for fans to win either by raffle or by competing against each other in a battle of their vocal skills.

One pair of tickets will be given away to the lucky winner of the $2 raffle drawing. Raffle tickets for Taylor Swift will be sold at every game during the Akron Racers vs Chicago Bandits series, Aug. 4-7. The winner of the two raffled off tickets will be joined at the concert with two Bandits players.

Another pair of tickets will go to the winner of the in-game singing contest. Singers will sign up before the game and participants will be announced at the top of the second inning. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., a total of ten participants will be chosen to compete throughout the game.

A fan vote following the fifth inning will determine the winner of the singing contest. Bonus points will go to contestants that dress up as Taylor Swift.

As a special incentive for Taylor Swift night, any fan entering coupon code TSWIFT when ordering tickets online, to any game during the Akron Racers vs Chicago Bandits Aug 4-7 series, will receive 30 percent off their entire ticket order.

Tickets for the Aug. 7 game are on sale now by visiting www.chicagobandits.com or by calling 877-722-6348.

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