Kansas City, KS - (July 14, 2016) – The Charge fell for the second night in a row at Community America Ballpark to the USSSA Pride, 7-1. The Pride scored six runs in the bottom of the first to open the game up early.
The Pride’s Keilani Ricketts went the distance allowing just one run on four hits. The Oklahoma alum fanned five and walked three. She also hit a three run homer in the Pride’s six run outburst.
Jill Compton got the start for the Charge and lasted just one-third of an inning before giving way to Andi Williamson.
Shelby Pendley finished up the scoring for the Pride with a four inning sacrifice fly that made the score 7-0.
Vicky Galasso drove in the lone Charge run with a sixth inning double that plated Mikey Kenney who had reached via a walk.
Kahley Novak collected two of the Charge four hits.
The Charge dropped to 9-17. The first place Pride moved to 19-7. The Charge will take on the Akron Racers on the road on Friday night.
Pride 7 Charge 1 Box Score 7-14-16
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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