[Alsfastball] Canada throws a perfect game at World University Championships

Thu Oct 28 01:03:38 EDT 2004

From: "Lisette Johnson-Stapley" <lstapley at softball.ca>
To: <"Undisclosed-Recipient:;"@mail.business.allstream.net>
Subject: Canada throws a perfect game at World University Championships
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2004 20:02:30 -0400

For immediate release

Wednesday October 27, 2004

Canada throws a perfect game at World University Championships

(Ottawa, ON)  Canada beat China 4-0 and Guatemala 10-0 in the second day at 
the World University Championships which are taking place in Plant City, 
Florida.  Canada threw a 2-hitter against China and a no-hitter against 
Guatemala to secure two more wins.

“In the last three games, I felt we handled the competition well and beat 
the teams that we had to beat,” stated Head Coach Noreen Murphy.   “The 
team is pumped and ready to meet Australia and USA tomorrow.”

In Canada’s first game today, they defeated China 4-0, even despite the 
fact that China threw their Olympic Pitcher.  Canada put itself on the 
scoreboard in the 2nd inning.  Noémie Marin from Québec singled and 
Manitoba’s Katie Rosentreter sacrificed to send Marin to 2nd.  New 
Brunswick’s Janiva Willis hit a ground ball and on the short stop’s 
overthrow to first, Marin went home to score Canada’s first run.  In the 
5th, Willis hit an infield single and advanced to 2nd on yet another 
overthrow to first.  Then Ontario’s Tiffany Patteson sacrificed and Willis 
beat the throw at 3rd.  B.C.’s Melanie Matthews singled to score 
Willis.    Manitoba’s Katy Van Deveire hit a nice bunt to load the 
bases.  On a forced play, Ontario’s Cambria McKay stepped up and hit a 
grounder to 3rd.  The third base muffled the ball and on her attempt to 
throw home hit Tiffany Patteson in the back as she was running to home 
plate.   Patteson scored and the ball then hit the back screen and Melanie 
Matthews ran all around the bases and scored.  China had one ball hit to 
the outfield the entire game.

Hits came from Melanie Matthews, Noémie Marin, Janiva Willis, Katy Van 
Deveire.  Runs came from Noémie Marin, Janiva Willis, Melanie Matthews and 
Tiffany Patteson (RBI).

Katie Rosentreter threw a great game and mixed the balls well.  She threw a 
2-hitter game throughout 7 innings, had 4 strikeouts and 1 walk.  B.C.’s 
Tamra Howren was Canada’s Catcher.

Canada 10 vs Guatemala 0

In Canada’s second game today, Manitoba’s Sarah Belanger threw a perfect 
game.   The game ended after 5 innings because of the mercy rule.  Sarah 
threw all 5 innings and struck out 8 batters.  Cambria McKay was Canada’s 
Catcher.  The highlight of the game was Manitoba’s Katy Van Deveire who 
ripped a 3-run homerun in the 3rd inning.

Hits came from Katy Van Deveire (2), Tamra Howren, Cambria McKay (2), 
Noémie Marin (2), Erin Gee, Erin McLean, Tiffany Patteson and Mindi 
Wylie.  Runs came from Erin Gee (2), Katy Van Deveire, Tamra Howren 
(2RBI’s), Noémie Marin, Tiffany Patteson (2), Erin McLean (2RBI’s), Mindi 
Wylie and Katy Van Deveire (2)(RBI)

Team Canada's Roster (University in brackets):

Cathy Andrijaszyn (Thomas University, Georgia), Richmond, BC - P

Sarah Belanger (Florida International University), Winnipeg, MB - P/1B

Erin Gee, Vancouver (Simon Fraser University), BC - OF

Tamra Howren (Troy University, Alabama), Surrey, BC - C

Cari Irwin, Burnaby (Simon Fraser University), BC - OF

Megan MacKenzie (University of Akron, Ohio), North Delta, BC - P/Infield

Melanie Mathews (Stetston University, Florida), Surrey, BC -C/OF

Cambria McKay (Kennesaw State, Georgia), Brampton, ON - C/1B

Noémie Marin (University Minnesota Duluth), Acton Vale, QC - SS/2B

Erin McLean (Simon Fraser University), Whitby, ON - Utility

Tiffany Patteson (Ohio Youngstown), Guelph, ON - 2B/SS

Katie Rosentreter (Mercer University, Georgia), Winnipeg, MB - P

Shannon Rossiter (Simon Fraser University), Surrey, BC - 3B

Katy Van Deveire (University of Connecticut), Brandon, MB - OF

Janiva Willis (Winthrop University, North Carolina), Irishtown, NB - OF

Mindi Wylie (Virginia Tech), Surrey, BC - 1B

Team Staff

Noreen Murphy, Saskatoon, SK Head Coach

Jerry Dagger, Coquille, BC - Assistant Coach

Ian Belie, Saskatoon, SK - Assistant Coach

Rocky Larson, Calgary, AB - Team Leader

Karen Craven, Saskatoon, SK - Therapist

The World University Softball Championship is taking place in Plant City, 
Florida (ISF Headquarters) and is featuring the best University aged 
athletes from 8 countries.  Initially there were 10 participating countries 
however Russia and Uganda have dropped out.  Teams will now play a revised 
schedule of seven round robin games and will qualify for either the 
championship or consolation round.

After defeating Japan, China and Guatemala and losing to Chinese Taipei, 
Canada is now 3-1.

Team Canada's Schedule/Results (New schedule):

October 28, 2004

9:00    CANADA                   VS       UNITED STATES

12:00  AUSTRALIA              VS       CANADA

October 29, 2004

10:00  NETHERLANDS      VS       CANADA

6:00    7th VS 8th

8:00    5th VS 6th

October 30, 2004

1:00    Consolation Game

3:00    Consolation Game

6:00    3rd VS 4th

8:00    1st VS 2nd

October 31, 2004

11:00  BRONZE MEDAL GAME

1:30    SGOLD MEDAL GAME

Other Scores:

USA 2 vs Australia 1

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For more information, please contact Lynette Johnson Staley, Marketing & 
Communications Director with Softball Canada at 613-523-3386 ext. 3105 or 
<mailto:lstapley at softball.ca>lstapley at softball.ca.  Daily releases and 
scores will be posted on Softball Canada's Official Website at 
<http://www.softball.ca>www.softball.ca

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Lisette Johnson Stapley
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Softball Canada
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