McKinney, TX (August 1, 2016) – Morgan Melloh went the distance, tossing a complete game shutout. She scattered seven hits. The defense came up big, specifically Kylee Lahners at second base, to do their part to secure the win. The Charge won 1-0, taking two of three from the Racers. It was Dallas’ fifth series win and first over the Racers in 2016.
The Charge managed just four hits, two from Lauren Haeger. Her first inning single scored rookie Taylor Gadbois. Melloh and the Charge defense would make that run enough to get the win.
Melloh struck out seven and walked five. She worked out of jams in the fourth, sixth and seventh innings, stranding 11 Racers in all. The veteran left-hander left the bases load in each of the last two frames.
In support of Melloh, the Dallas defense made some excellent plays to help keep Akron off the board. In the top of the third, Kylee Lahners grabbed a one out ground ball bound for center field with a dive. From her belly, she made a back-handed flip to Renada Davis to get the force at second.
In the final inning, Lahners turned a no-doubt double play that certainly saved the game for the Charge. After the play, the Racers loaded the bases with two hits and a walk. Melloh coaxed a week ground ball to first from McKinney native Ashley Thomas to end the game.
