San Diego, CA - (July 9, 2016) – Morgan Melloh threw nine innings against the USSSA Pride Saturday night allowing just one run on seven hits. She struck out eight and most importantly walked just three. The win was just the second time the Charge have put together back-to-back victories this summer and the first ever sweep of the USSSA Pride.
The Charge managed just three hits off Keilani Ricketts, but the visitors made them count. Kylee Lahners smashed her league leading sixth home run in the top of the fourth to give Dallas a 1-0 lead.
The Pride battled back in the sixth on the strength of two singles and walk, tying the game at one.
In the ninth inning the Charge scored two runs. Rookie Taylor Gadbois ended up on second at a Pride throwing error. Renada Davis singled her home and raced all the way to third on another Pride mistake. Lauren Haeger brought her home with a foul ball sacrifice fly to deep right field, pushing the Charge lead to 3-1. Melloh set the Pride down in order in their last at bat to secure the win.
The Charge improved to 9-15. The first place Pride dropped to 17-5. The two teams will face off again in Kansas City on July 13.
Charge 3 Pride 1 Box Score 7-9-16
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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