Oklahoma City, OK - (June 16, 2016) – The Charge fell down early to Team USA in exhibition action Thursday afternoon, but battled back to turn what looked to be a blowout into a one run ball game. The game ended with the tying run in scoring position. Team USA prevailed 8-7.
Team USA scored one in the first, three in the fourth and four in fifth to open an 8-0 lead. In top of six the Charge responded with six runs. Doubles by Renada Davis, Chelsea Forkin and Vicky Galasso sandwiched around three walks and a hit batter got the Charge back into the game and made the score 8-6.
The Charged added one on an RBI double to left by Brianna Cherry. She knocked in Mike Kenney who had started the inning off with a two-bagger. With the tying run at second and go ahead run at first, Kaitlyn Richardson lined a rocket into right field that was right at a defender, ending the contest.
Dallas will take on Team USA again Friday at The Ballfields at Craig Ranch at 7pm. That game will follow Team USA’s battle with the Scrap Yard Dawgs at 4pm.
Team USA 8 Charge 7 box score 6-16-16
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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