In the inaugural season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, every game offers players a chance to make history. For the Volts, that journey began on June 7, 2025, at Wilkins Stadium in Wichita, Kan. From the first pitch to the first home run, each milestone marks the start of a new chapter in franchise history. This tracker highlights those early moments as they unfold throughout the season.
June 7, 2025: First win – The Volts secure the first win in franchise history with a 5-1 victory over the Blaze in Wichita, Kansas.
June 7, 2025: First batter – Amanda Lorenz becomes the first batter in franchise history, fouling out to shortstop in the top of the 1st inning against the Blaze.
June 7, 2025: First hit & first extra-base hit – Sierra Romero records the first hit and extra-base hit in franchise history with a double to left center in the top of the 2nd inning.
June 7, 2025: First RBI – Jessi Warren drives in the first run in franchise history with an RBI single down the left field line in the top of the 3rd inning, scoring Amanda Lorenz.
June 7, 2025: First run scored – Amanda Lorenz scores the first run in franchise history on an RBI single by Jessi Warren in the top of the 3rd inning.
June 7, 2025: First walk – Rachel Garcia draws the first walk in franchise history in the top of the 2nd inning.
June 7, 2025: First home run – McKenzie Clark hits the first home run in franchise history with a three-run shot to left field in the top of the 8th inning, scoring Kelsey Stewart-Hunter and Sierra Romero.
June 7, 2025: First multi-hit games – Jessi Warren and McKenzie Clark both record multi-hit games. Warren singles in the 3rd and triples in the top of the 5th, while Clark adds a single in the 6th before her home run in the 8th.
June 7, 2025: First pitcher used – Rachel Garcia becomes the first pitcher used in franchise history, starting the game against the Blaze.
June 7, 2025: First strikeout recorded – Rachel Garcia records the first strikeout in franchise history, getting Aliyah Andrews to swing and miss in the bottom of the 1st inning.
June 7, 2025: First double play turned – Sis Bates and Miranda Stoddard turn the first double play in franchise history in the bottom of the 6th inning, fielding a grounder by Danielle Gibson Whorton and converting the out at second and first.
June 7, 2025: First complete game – Rachel Garcia throws the first complete game in franchise history (and AUSL history), allowing one run on four hits with eight strikeouts across eight innings against the Blaze.
