Talons hang on in 3-2 nail-biter against Volts in Oklahoma

The Quick Story: The Talons scored three runs in the first three innings and held off a late comeback bid by the Volts to collect a 3-2 Athletes Unlimited Softball League victory at Love’s Field on Friday evening.

Key Moment: The Talons used back-to-back RBI singles from infielder Tori Vidales and outfielder Caroline Jacobsen to create a 2-0 lead in the first inning before adding an insurance run in the third inning. The Volts narrowed the gap to 3-2 with a run in the fifth inning and a run in the seventh inning before the Talons nailed down the win.

Talons Notes

The Talons have posted a 5-1 record in their last six games after opening the season with a 1-2 mark.
The Talons drew eight walks in the victory on Friday night after earning 10 total walks in their previous four outings.
The Talons were 9-for-18 in advancement opportunities and saw their leadoff hitter reach base in 4-of-7 innings.
Outfielder Sierra Sacco has hit safely in five of her last six games after opening the first inning with a single to right field.
Infielder Tori Vidales has registered a hit in seven of her eight games, including the last four in a row, after hitting a single up the middle in the first inning.
Outfielder Caroline Jacobsen owns a five-game hitting streak following a pair of hits in Friday’s series opener … She also notched her third multi-hit affair in the last four outings.
Catcher Sahvanna Jaquish made her AUSL debut in the series opener on Friday night … Jaquish, who started at third base, was hit by a pitch in the second inning before drawing a walk in the third inning.
Outfielder Jadelyn Allchin extended her hitting streak to five consecutive games after fashioning a double to center field in the fourth inning.
Pitcher Raelin Chaffin upped her record to 3-1 on the season after allowing one run on three hits over 4.0 innings with three strikeouts.
Pitcher Megan Faraimo posted her second save of the season after giving up one run on three hits over the final 3.0 frames with five strikeouts.

Volts Notes

The Volts initiated a coach’s challenge in the top of the second inning, saying infielder Sahvanna Jaquish left early from first base … The challenge was successful after the call was reversed and Jaquish was called out.
The Volts also initiated a coach’s challenge in the bottom of the third inning when utility player Danieca Coffey was called out … The challenge was unsuccessful after the call was upheld.
The Volts have now turned six double plays in their last four games after recording just two double plays in their first five contests.
Outfielder Amanda Lorenz has reached base safely in all nine games this season after drawing a walk in the bottom of the first inning … She also contributed a double down the right field line in the third inning.
Lorenz also became the second player in the AUSL to earn an intentional walk this season when she received the free pass in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Infielder Tiare Jennings has a hit in 7-of-9 games this season after her single in the first inning.
Infielder Sierra Romero upped her hitting streak to four games with a single in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Pitcher Samantha Show suffered the loss in the circle after conceding three runs (two earned) on three hits across 2.0 innings.
Pitcher Rachel Garcia scattered two hits over 5.0 innings with four strikeouts in relief … She also blasted her first home run of the season in the fifth inning, trimming the deficit to 3-1.