The Quick Story: Pitcher Rachel Garcia spun a complete game one-hit shutout to guide Team Lorenz to a 1-0 victory over Team Corrick in the second game of Saturday evening’s Athletes Unlimited Softball League All-Star Cup doubleheader at Ting Stadium.
Key Moment: The game remained scoreless until the top of the fifth inning when catcher Kayla Kowalik doubled in outfielder Amanda Lorenz for the game’s only run. Garcia allowed her only hit with a single to lead off the bottom of the fifth inning before recording the final nine outs in order to seal the clean sheet.
Leaderboard Update: Garcia jumps to the top of the leaderboard at the conclusion of the first game day of the season with 262 points. Pitcher Lexi Kilfoyl sits in second place with 222 points, while Kowalik and rookie outfielder Kendra Falby are tied for third place with 190 points apiece.
Team Lorenz Notes
- Team Lorenz’s lead-off hitters reached base safely in 3-of-7 innings … In addition, the squad was 3-for-14 in advancement opportunities while collecting two of its four hits with runners on base.
- Captain Amanda Lorenz authored two of her team’s four hits in the victory, posting a single in the third inning before adding another single in the fifth inning.
- Garcia authored her fourth complete game this summer after pitching the one-hit shutout on Sunday … She led the AUSL with three complete-game efforts during the regular season.
Team Lorenz’s Next Game: Monday, August 4 vs. Team Ocasio (6:30 p.m. ET)
Team Corrick Notes
- Team Corrick had its lead-off hitter reach base in 2-of-7 innings, but was 0-for-5 in advancement opportunities.
- Middle infielder Sydney Romero posted Team Corrick’s lone hit with a single to left center field to open the fifth inning.
- Rookie pitcher Sam Landry did not factor into the decision but threw 4.0 scoreless innings while scattering two hits with three strikeouts.
- Pitcher Payton Gottshall (0-1) took the loss after allowing one run on two hits over 3.0 innings of relief.
Team Corrick’s Next Game: Sunday, August 3 vs. Team Kilfoyl (1 p.m. ET)
