International & NPF

USA Softball falls to Japan 4 to 0 at the ISF Junior World Championship Finals

Brampton, Ont. – Heavy rainfall proved to be a foe for the USA Softball Junior Women’s National Team as they fell 4-0 to Japan at the International Softball Federation (ISF) Junior Women’s World Championship (JWWC) the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America announced today. The game was called in the top of the seventh inning due to the inclement weather after two rain delays halted the game.

“I’m proud of this team and how far they’ve come,” said Head Coach Tairia Flowers. “They have so much talent and personality and it showed during our time together. For us to only give up runs in one inning out of the entire tournament, I think it says a lot for our team and what we’re capable of. Unfortunately we fell short, but we fought back. Up until the game was called, we were ready to compete and take the game back, but unfortunately that opportunity didn’t happen.”

Cheridan Hawkins (Anderson, Calif.) got the start in the circle for the USA. The left hander threw four and a third innings, giving up four run on four hits. Hawkins, who’s JWWC record moved to 4-1, struck out six Japanese batters in the game. Erica Nunn (Apex, N.C.) entered in relief in the fourth, issuing two strikeouts and no hits.

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