USSSA Pride refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against Akron Racers, recording a 12-2 victory on Sunday at Dallas, TX.
The game was decided quickly as USSSA Pride exerted its will early with six runs in the first three innings.
An RBI double by Andrea Duran, an RBI double by Kristyn Sandberg, and an RBI single by Kelly Kretschman in the first inning and an RBI double by Caitlin Lowe during the second inning helped USSSA Pride put some runs on the board early.
Andrea put herself in scoring position with two extra-base hits for USSSA Pride.
USSSA Pride got the win thanks in large part to Cat Osterman‘s dominant, 10-strikeout performance. USSSA Pride’s pitcher gave up just two hits over four shutout innings.
Kelley Montalvo had two extra-base hits for Akron Racers. She doubled in the fourth and sixth innings.
Andrea, Caitlin, Courtney Ceo and Alexa Peterson helped lead USSSA Pride. They combined for 10 hits and six RBIs.
Hannah Campbell was charged with the loss. She allowed seven runs in 1 2/3 innings, walked two and struck out one.
USSSA Pride closer Danielle Lawrie put away the final nine outs to record the save.
