[Alsfastball] Canada throws a perfect game at World University

Sun Oct 31 13:18:50 EST 2004

Subject:  Canada throws a perfect game at World University Championships

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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
USAtomorrow.”

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.

Box Score
 1
 2
 3
 4
 5
 6
 7
 R
 H
 E

Canada
 0
 1
 0
 0
 3
 0
 0
 4
 5
 2

China
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 0
 2
 4

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)

Box Score
 1
 2
 3
 4
 5
 6
 7
 R
 H
 E

Canada
 4
 1
 5
 0
 0
 -
 -
 10
 11
 0

Guatemala
 0
 0
 0
 0
 -
 -
 -
 0
 0
 2

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(SimonFraser University), BC - OF

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

Cari Irwin, Burnaby(SimonFraser 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 FraserUniversity), Whitby, ON - Utility

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

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

Shannon Rossiter (Simon FraserUniversity), 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

- 30 –

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

*Visit Softball Canada Web Site: www.softball.ca

Lisette Johnson Stapley
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Softball Canada
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Ottawa, ON  K1H 7X3
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