Washington Glory Return Home With Wins, Rookies In Hand
June 17, 2008 - National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
Washington Glory News Release
STERLING, VA - The Washington Glory of the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) women's softball league return home this week following a long, grueling, but successful 5-3 road trip, including victories in three of the four games against the Akron Racers this past weekend.
"This was the best weekend we have had as the 2008 Glory in all aspects of the game and the team coming together," said Head Coach Carrie Dever-Boaz. "Our pitching was incredible in every game and if we can get that performance from all four of them, we will be on our way to a repeat," she said, referring to the Glory's 2007 NPF Championship.
Washington started off the series on Wednesday with a 7-2 victory powered by home runs from Catalina Morris, Courtney Bures and Sara Larquier. The Glory also got a solid effort from starting pitcher Desiree Serrano, who gave up two unearned runs on three hits and a pair of walks in five innings of work.
Pitching was the key to Thursday's game with a dominating performance from former Baylor standout Lisa Ferguson. She threw a complete game shutout, while holding the Racers to just four hits and striking out five in a 5-0 win.
Amidst bad weather on Friday the Glory got an early jump on the Racers, scoring three early runs. The offense pounded the Racers while the pitching and defense completed the 11-0 victory that was finally completed on Saturday due to the severe weather.
In the series finale, Washington was silenced by Akron's Angela Tincher, who threw a no-hitter to prevent a sweep. Tincher was able to strike out nine and allow just four runners to get on base. Pitcher Taryne Mowatt and the Glory defense held them from scoring in the first six innings, but after a fielding error, then a wild throw to first with two outs and a man on third, the Racers were able to squeeze out a 1-0 win.
"We would have really liked to have the sweep, but feel like we learned a lot of what we will need to do in order to get to Angela Tincher when she comes to Washington," said Dever-Boaz.
Despite the upset in their last game, the Washington Glory hopes to continue their success as they host the Venezuelan National Team this weekend. Rookies Mowatt, the 2007 ESPY Female College Athlete of the Year, catcher Callista Balko and UTIL Cambria Miranda will make their home debuts. The will clash for four nights in a row starting Thursday, June 19th. All games will start at 7:05 PM at the Westfield Sports Complex (4700 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly, VA). Tickets for all games are available in advance via the WSC Box Office at 703-362-4464, or online at www.washingtonglory.com.
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