[Alsfastball] Despite loss to the Aussies, Canada still rallying for playoff position

[Al Doran]

From: "Lisette Johnson-Stapley" <lstapley at softball.ca>
Subject: Canada still rallying for playoff position
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 16:07:27 -0400


For immediate release

Thursday August 19



Despite loss to the Aussies, Canada still rallying for playoff position



(Ottawa, ON)  Although Canada lost to Australia 1-0 tonight at the Olympic 
Games and increased their record to 2-4, they still have a chance to make 
the playoffs.  Canada’s playoff action will depend on a win tomorrow 
against Italy and on the result from the China vs Japan game.



"We battled hard tonight and we didn't get the breaks we needed," stated 
Head Coach Mike Renney.  "At this level of competition you need the 
breaks.  We have a tight turn around for tomorrow's game so we will go home 
and get a good rest.”  When asked about tomorrow's game, Coach Renney 
said:  "There is no holding back.  We will go hard and play like their is 
no tomorrow (Saturday)."



“We wanted the win and we knew it would be tough game," stated 
Centrefielder Rachel Schill.  “We wanted to execute at the plate and 
managed to lay out some bunts.  Our pitching and defense was great.”  When 
asked about tomorrow's game, Schill said:  "We are heading home on the bus 
now and we are going to bed.  The key tomorrow will be to stay with each 
pitch".



Canada and Australia battled hard against each other.  Canada's Lauren Bay 
was tough on the mound striking out 10 batters and shutting down Australia 
on what could have been scoring opportunities.  Australia scored the lone 
run of the game in the 2nd inning when Australia's Peta Edebone hit a 
double, advanced to 3rd on a wild pitch and on 2 outs, scored off a Simmone 
Morrow easy single to rightfield.  Canada's only chance was in the 4th when 
Rachel Schill hit a lead off single and Alison Bradley drag bunted to 
advance Schill to 2nd.  Unfortunately Canada was unable to capitalize.



Rachel Schill had 2 hits, Angela Lichty had a single and bunt and Lance hit 
a single.  Canada's Lauren Bay was the losing pitcher giving up 1 run, on 4 
hits and struck out 10 batters and allowed 4 walks.  Australia's Melanie 
Roche gave up 0 runs on 5 hits, 10 strikeouts and 0 walks.






Canada will face Italy tomorrow morning at 2:30am ET (to be broadcasted on 
TSN).  Canada is now 2-4.  A win against Italy will increase Canada’s 
record to 3-4 and thus a tie for 4th with the winner of China vs Japan 
game.  If China defeats Japan, China will move to 3rd and Canada will tie 
with Japan.  Canada takes 4th because of their win over Japan in 
preliminaries.  Should Japan defeat China and Canada defeat Italy, Canada 
and China will tie for 4th and China will take 4th because of win over 
Canada in preliminaries.  Should any position have a 3 way or more tie, 
ranking is decided on the win/loss record for those tied teams only and 
should there still be a tie, the runs against will be considered (lowest 
runs against ranking higher).



Team Canada's profiles and stats as well as previous Olympic results and 
photos can be viewed on the Softball Canada website at 
<http://www.softball.ca>www.softball.ca.  For more information, please 
contact Lisette Johnson-Stapley, Marketing & Communications Director, 
Softball Canada at 613-795-1996 (Cel.) or 
<mailto:lstapley at softball.ca>lstapley at softball.ca or 613-523-3386 ext. 3105.



TEAM CANADA – Olympic Roster



Pitchers

Ani Nyhus, Surrey, BC

Lauren Bay, Trail, BC

Kaila Holtz, North Vancouver, BC

Auburn Sigurdson, Surrey, BC



Catchers

Kim Sarrazin, St-Eustache, PQ

Erin Cumpstone, Saskatoon, SK



Infielders

Sheena Lawrick, Calgary, AB

Kristy Odamura, Richmond, BC

Cindy Eadie, Brantford, ON

Angela Lichty, Guelph, ON

Erin White, Richmond, BC



Outfielders

Sasha Olson, Valemount, BC

Alison Bradley, Pinkerton, ON

Rachel Schill, Kitchener, ON

Jackie Lance, Delta, BC





Team Staff

Mike Renney, Head Coach

Glenn Boles, Assistant Coach

Patrick Murphy, Assistant Coach

Noreen Murphy, Assistant Coach

Gil Read, Team Leader

Laurie Freebairn, Physiotherapist







Lisette Johnson Stapley
Directrice du Marketing & Communications Director
Softball Canada
2197 Promenade Riverside Drive
Ottawa, ON  K1H 7X3
Tel. (613) 523-3386 ext. 3105
Fax/Telec. (613) 523-5761
<mailto:lstapley at softball.ca>lstapley at softball.ca *** www.softball.ca





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