The Quick Story: The Bandits sprinted to a 10-0 lead and never looked back en route to securing their sixth win in the last seven games, an 11-2 victory over the Blaze in Athletes Unlimited Softball League action at Wilkins Stadium on Friday night.
Key Moment: The Bandits crossed the plate four times in the third inning to build a 4-0 lead before adding a six-run outburst in the fourth inning, which included a two-run double by outfielder Morgan Zerkle.
Bandits Notes
- The Bandits finished with 11 hits, marking the sixth straight game they have finished with 10 or more base hits.
- Seven of the 11 runs scored by the Bandits came with two outs … The squad was 5-for-9 (.556) in two-out situations..
- Seven players recorded at least one hit, while six Bandits scored at least one run in the victory.
- Infielder Erin Coffel continued her torrid start by extending her hitting streak to eight games with a single in the third inning.
- Infielder Sydney McKinney has hit safely in six of her last seven outings after driving in a pair of runs with a single in the third inning … She also added a two-run single in the fourth inning to collect her fourth multi-hit game of the season.
- Outfielder Morgan Zerkle owns a four-game hitting streak after her single in the second inning.
- Pitcher Devyn Netz registered a hit for the fourth time in five games with her single to left field in the second inning … She also belted the first home run of her professional career with a solo shot to left center field in the top of the fifth inning.
- Netz finished with a season-high three hits and three runs batted in.
- Netz becomes the third Bandits player to drive in three or more runs in a game this season, joining Coffel and Zerkle.
- Netz, McKinney and Zerkle combined for seven of the 11 base hits with each player notching at least two hits.
- The Bandits were an impressive 15-for-22 in advancement opportunities, including a 7-for-15 performance with runners in scoring position.
- The Bandits combined to swipe four bags in the victory … The four stolen bases are the most for a single team in a game this season.
- Pitcher Taylor McQuillin earned her first win of the season after throwing 3.0 no-hit innings with two strikeouts … She also lowered her earned run average to 1.08.
- Pitcher Sarah Willis threw the final 2.0 innings, giving up two runs on one hit with two strikeouts.
Blaze Notes
- The Blaze initiated a coach’s challenge in the bottom of the fourth inning on a double by outfielder Morgan Zerkle … The challenge was unsuccessful after the call was upheld (fair ball).
- The Blaze have now lost six consecutive games with their last win coming on June 9 against the Volts at Wilkins Stadium.
- Infielder Anissa Urtez recorded the lone base hit for the Blaze, driving in two runs with a single in the top of the fifth inning.
- Urtez now has multiple RBIs in two games this season.
- Infielder Aubrey Leach drew a pair of walks and scored a run, while outfielder Korbe Otis also came around to score.
- The Blaze were 3-for-8 in advancement opportunities.
- Pitcher Alana Vawter dropped to 0-2 on the season after allowing four unearned runs in 2.2 innings.
Next Game: Saturday, June 21 | 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT
Probable Starting Pitchers: Lexi Kilfoyl (3-0, 2.47) vs. Emma Lemley (1-0, 4.11)