McKinney, TX - (August 1, 2016) – Morgan Melloh went the distance tossing a complete game shutout. She scattered seven hits. The defense came up big, specifically Kylee Lahners at second base, to do their part to secure the win. The Charge won 1-0, taking two of three from the Racers. It was Dallas’ fifth series win and first over the Racers in 2016.
The Charge managed just four hits, two from Lauren Haeger. Her first inning single scored rookie Taylor Gadbois. Melloh and the Charge defense would make that run enough to get the win.
Melloh struck out seven and walked five. She worked out of a jams in the fourth, sixth and seventh inning stranding 11 Racers in all. The veteran left hander left the bases load in each of the last two frames.
In support of Melloh, the Dallas defense made some excellent plays to help keep Akron off the board. In the top of the third Kylee Lahners grab a one out ground ball bound for centerfield with a dive. From her belly she made a back-handed flip to Renada Davis to get the force a second.
In the final inning Lahners turned a no-out double play that certainly saved the game for the Charge. After the play the Racers loaded the bases with two hits and a walk. Melloh coaxed a week ground ball to first from McKinney native Ashley Thomas to end the game.
The Charge improved to 15-26 on the season. The Racers fell just under .500 to 21-22. The Charge go on their final road trip of the season to face the PA Rebellion for three games.
Charge 1 Racers 0 Box Score 8-2-16
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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