Received: 9/1/06 9:38:05 AM From: "Rick Picard" <rpicard(at)softball.ca>
Subject: Softball Canada - Canada Moves to 5-1 at XI ISF World Championships -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2006 Canada Moves to 5-1 at XI ISF World Championships (Beijing, China) - Canada earned their fourth shut out of the XI ISF World Championships defeating South Africa 12-0 to improve their record to five wins and one loss. Backed by great pitching, Canada strung together 14 hits, an early lead and a two-run homerun by Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) to defeat South Africa 12-0. The game was called in the fifth inning due to the "run rule". "Five and one, we can't ask for much more right now" stated Bradley. "Tomorrow [against China] is the important game that we need to take care of." Kaila Holtz (North Vancouver, BC) went the distance and threw a no hitter for Canada. Holtz struck out 11 batters and was one walk away from a perfect game. "Tamara Howren called a great game" she said. "She helped me work through some things today. It was good preparation for tomorrow and the weekend playoff round." Melanie Matthews continued to be strong for Canada going 3 for 3 at the plate. Matthews managed two doubles and drove in two Canadian runs. "We took care of both halves of the inning today" stated Lori Sippel, Head Coach of the Senior Women's National Team. "The players accepted the challenge offensively. Holtz and Howren set the standard defensively with a no hit shutout." "We will take the afternoon off to relax and get away from the field" added Sippel. "Tonight we will prepare for China." Canada (5-1) will now face the Host, China (5-1) in their last round robin game. The game versus China will be Canada's most important game of the tournament as it will determine the final standings in Pool A. For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca. For photos of the game, please visit www.2006softball.org. For more information, please contact Rick Picard Director, Marketing and Communications Softball Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] (613)-523-3386 ext 3105 Al's Fastball News *Email: fastball(at)pmihrm.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] NEWS-1: http://www.AlsFastball.com/ NEWS-2: http://fastpitchwest.com/alsfastball VIA http://www.webbox.com _______________________________________________ Alsfastball mailing list [email protected] http://fastpitchwest.com/mailman/listinfo/alsfastball_fastpitchwest.com
