Akron, OH - (June 11, 2016) – The Dallas Charge fell to the Racers on the road 12-5 Saturday night. Akron exploded for 12 runs in the first five innings on 15 hits and three Charge errors. Only seven of the Racer runs were earned.
The Charge, now 3-3 on the season, finally got in the board in the sixth via a Mikey Kenney sacrifice fly. In the seventh, Brianna Cherry hit her first home run of the season, a solo shot centerfield. Lauren Haeger followed with a two run bomb, her third homer of the season and second in two games.
Kaylyn Castillo went two for four with an RBI in her first action of the season back from playing in Japan. Nadia Taylor also pickup two hits in the game.
Andi Williamson (0-3) took the loss, going three and one-third innings, allowing five runs, two earned.
Akron improved to 5-1.
The Charge will enjoy a day off tomorrow and concluded their five game road trip and the two games against Akron on Monday, June 13 before returning to McKinney for a Tuesday, June 14 home opener.
Charge v. Akron 6-11-16 Box Score
About Dallas Charge
The Dallas Charge, headquartered in McKinney, TX, began competition in the National Pro Fastpitch league in 2015. The Charge provide elite softball players the opportunity to pursue a professional career and inspire the next generation of professionals. Located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, the Charge organization and its players are committed to demonstrating leadership in community involvement, entertainment, and professionalism. Follow the Dallas Charge at www.dallascharge.com
About National Pro Fastpitch:
National Pro Fastpitch (NPF), an Official Development Partner of Major League Baseball since 2002, provides elite female athletes with an opportunity to pursue a professional career in diamond sports beyond their collegiate success. The 2016 NPF season will be televised on CBS Sports Network. Coverage includes the NPF College Draft presented by Bownet on Thur., April 14, followed by 23 regular-season games, a Championship Series Preview Special and the 2016 NPF Championship Series. The NPF recently announced that the Scrap Yard Dawgs, located in The Woodlands, Texas, will join the Akron Racers, Chicago Bandits, Dallas Charge, Pennsylvania Rebellion and USSSA Florida Pride for the 2016 season. National Pro Fastpitch players hail from the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands and New Zealand, representing the most accomplished and talented athletes in the sport of women’s softball.
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