Racers Silence Thunder

Akron, Ohio - The Akron Racers took the field Friday night,
and behind the arm of Brandee McArthur and a pair of longballs
defeated the Texas Thunder by a score of 3-0.

 

Iyhia McMichael wasted no time getting  to Thunder (16-22) hurler

Christa Williams (9-7).  On the second pitch of the
game, McMichael crushed her third homerun of the season over the left-
field fence.  The blast also gave McMichael a share of the league lead
in hits with 41 on the year.

Brandee McArthur (6-7) tossed a complete game, shutout for the Racers (22-15),

allowing only three hits.

 

The biggest threat Texas had all night was in the first when, with a
runner on second and one out, Danyele Gomez smashed a double over the
head of Racers' right-fielder Emily Price.  Price recovered and
threw a perfect strike to the cut-off man Caitlin Benyi.  Benyi then
threw out Kristen Zaleski as she tried to score on the play.

After escaping the first inning McArthur would allow only one Thunder
runner to make it to second base the rest of the night.  McArthur
let the Thunder put the ball in play, only recording one strikeout, but
a strong defensive effort from the Racers kept baserunners at a premium.

Williams went the next three innings without allowing a hit until
Kristen Butler ledoff the fifth inning with a line-drive homerun to
right-center.  The Racers would add a final run in the sixth inning
on a throwing error by second baseman Lindsey Gardner that scored
Stephanie Pomes from second base.

Despite the two homeruns, Williams had a solid outing
allowing only two earned runs on four hits and two walks, while
striking out ten.

The Racers and Thunder will conclude their series tomorrow at Firestone
Stadium with a day/night doubleheader.  Games scheduled for
1:05 pm and 7:05 pm.  For ticket information contact the Akron Racers at
330-376-8188.