Washington, PA (August 5, 2016) - Dallas scored three runs in the top of the first and rolled to a 6-2 victory over the PA Rebellion Saturday night at Consol Energy Park.
Taylor Gadbois singled and stole second before shortstop Renada Davis walked. Both players advanced on a double steal and scored on a two-run, one-out single by Lauren Haeger. Kaylyn Castillo then added an RBI single to make it 3-0 off Rebellion starter Miranda Kramer.
That would be all the runs Dallas starter Morgan Melloh needed. Melloh allowed two unearned runs, scattering five hits while fanning eight for the Charge who improved to 16-27.
Kylee Lahners also had two RBI for Dallas.
Stacy Porter had two hits for the Rebellion who dropped into last place in the league at 15-28.
Charge 6 Rebellion 2 Box Score 8-6-16
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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