Arkon, OH - (July 17, 2016) - The Charge could not hold an early 2-0 lead and lost 4-3 to the Akron Racers Sunday afternoon, dropping two of the three games in Akron.
The Charge out hit the Racers eight to seven, but a four run fourth inning highlighted bya two-run double by the Racers' Alex Hugo doomed Dallas.
The Charge jumped out two a lead in the second inning when Danielle Henderson doubled home Brianna Cherry. They added another in the top of the fourth on a solo homer off the bat of Kaitlyn Richardson, stretching the lead to 2-0.
Charge starter Cheridan Hawkins cruised through the first three innings before running into trouble in the fourth. Two singles, a stolen base and double tied the game at two. A wild pitch and single later the Charge trailed 3-0. That signaled the end of the night for Hawkins. Jill Compton came on in relief but allowed another single that made the score 4-0 Akron.
The Charge made it interesting in the seventh scoring one run on three hits. But the heart of the order could not plate the tying run and the game ended with the bases loaded.
The Charge will travel to Chicago for a two game set starting on Tuesday before moving finishing the road trip with three in Houston.
Racers 4 Charge 3 Box Score 7-17-16
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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