Archive for August, 2008
Posted in August 25th, 2008
Kimberly, Wisconsin- Rookie of the Year Rachel Folden went 4-for4 with two RBIs to lead the sizzling Comcast Chicago Bandits to a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Force in the second round of the NPF playoffs in Kimberly, Wisconsin. The Bandits, who are now winners of 14 in a row dating back to the regular [...]
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Posted in August 23rd, 2008
Denver, CO – The National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) issued a statement today to remind fans that they can tune in to the championship game of the NPF Championship Series live tomorrow afternoon from Kimberly, Wis. The championship game (Game #6 and #7 – if necessary) will be available through live streaming at www.mlb.com. Fans can [...]
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Posted in August 23rd, 2008
KIMBERLY, Wis. – When things are going well, you can put a first baseman and a shortstop in the outfield and good things will happen. That was exactly the case for the Comcast Chicago Bandits on Saturday night for both Nicole Trimboli and Jaime Clark. It was their defense that helped propel them to the [...]
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Posted in August 23rd, 2008
KIMBERLY, Wis. – For the second straight day the Washington Glory was involved in a first inning offensive outburst, but this time they were on the plus side, as they plated five runs against the New England Riptide. Washington cruised in the game, eventually winning the contest 11-2 to move on to Sunday, where they [...]
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Posted in August 23rd, 2008
What has broken American softball player’s hearts might end up being the spark needed to get softball back in the Olympics Games. It has been no secret that the USA has been the dominant force in the softball world since its appearance at the Olympics Games in 1996. The decision to banish softball from the [...]
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Posted in August 23rd, 2008
KIMBERLY, WISC. — The Washington Glory could not find the same magic from 2007 in their first playoff game of 2008 as they fell to the Philadelphia Force 7-4 on Friday night in Kimberly, Wisc. The Glory, who were down 4-0 after the first inning, fought back and had the tying run at the plate [...]
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Posted in August 23rd, 2008
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – (Friday, August 22, 2008) Redhawks head softball coach Lana Richmond has announced the addition of Redhawks great Michelle Summers to her coaching staff for the upcoming season. Summers joins sixth-year assistant coach Jeannine Soncini to round out the team’s coaching staff. “I’m really excited to continue to be a part of [...]
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Posted in August 23rd, 2008
KIMBERLY, Wis. – The Comcast Chicago Bandits knocked off the No. 4 seeded New England Riptide in game one of the National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) Championship Series on Friday night in Kimberly 4-1 to move to the winner’s bracket where they will face either Philadelphia or Washington. New England got on the board first with [...]
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Posted in August 22nd, 2008
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The University of Notre Dame softball program will be offering instructional hitting and pitching clinics for athletes ages six and older Sept. 21 and Nov. 16. Each hitting and pitching session spans two hours at a cost of $65 per registered athlete. Three hitting sessions will be held on Sept. 21 [...]
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Posted in August 22nd, 2008
LEXINGTON, Ky. The University of Kentucky softball team will meet in-state rival Louisville for the 20th time in program history riding a seven-game winning streak Wednesday, March 5, at the UK Softball Complex. Kentuckys stretch of seven wins is the second-most in school history. The record is eight-straight set in 2005. The Wildcats have been [...]
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