Team USA remains undefeated in pool play of the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China, after defeating the Netherlands 8-1 on Thursday.
Talons pitcher Megan Faraimo got the start in the circle and threw four scoreless innings without giving up a hit. She walked three batters and struck out six.
Fellow Athletes Unlimited Softball League players contributed to the team offensively. Hannah Flippen went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double, a home run, and three RBIs. Volts catcher Dejah Mulipola was also good for three hits on the day, bringing in two runs with a double and a triple in the matchup.
Maya Brady and Amanda Lorenz also knocked in runs.
The victory clinched first place in Group A for the world No. 2 USA, and they will head to the semifinal round. Their next match-up will be against China on Friday.
All-Star Cup play will resume August 19 in Rosemont, Ill., and continue through Aug. 30.
Note: In Series 2, there will be only three teams in the AUSL All-Star Cup as the United States Women’s National Team continues to compete at the World Games in China.
Savanna Collins is the Senior Reporter for the AUSL. You can follow her on X @savannaecollins.
