USA Softball Opens International Cup with Back-to-Back No-Hitters
IRVINE, Calif. (June 13, 2018) – The USA Softball Women's National Team opened play at the International Cup with a pair of shutout no-hitters over Czech Republic and Peru.
USF and USA head coach Ken Eriksen leads the World Championship roster (USA Red) in Pool A at the International Cup, alongside the Japan All-Star Series roster (USA Blue), competing in Pool B. Each team finished day one of tournament with a run-rule victory and a no-hitter.
USA Blue started Pool B against Czech Republic. Team USA capped the game in three innings after scoring an impressive 15 runs on 12 hits.
USA Red started Pool A against Peru in another exciting showing. After a pair of scoreless innings, the Eagles soared ahead with an incredible nine-run burst in the third frame. USA added five more in the fourth inning to end the game in a run-rule victory.
The Eagles continue their journey today with USA Blue taking on Venezuela at 4:30 p.m., and USA Red taking on China at 7 p.m. Both games will be streamed live HERE.
ESPN broadcasts of the games begin on Thursday with USA Blue vs. Canada at 7 p.m. For a full game schedule and information on the tournament, visit USA Softball's International Cup page HERE.
Full game recaps HERE.
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