Correction - Softball Canada - Canada Edged by China at Softball Worlds

[Al's Fastball News]

Received: 9/2/06 1:36:02 PM 
From:  "Rick Picard" <rpicard at softball.ca> 


Subject:  Correction - Softball Canada - Canada Edged by China
at Softball Worlds  
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 2, 2006

 

Canada Edged by China at Softball Worlds

 

(Beijing, China) - Canada was shut out by the Host, China 1-0
in their final round robin game of the XI ISF World Championships.

 

Robin Mackin (Newmarket, ON) received the start and went the
distance for Canada.  Despite giving up the early first inning
run, Mackin was solid through her six innings of work giving
up only one run to China and striking out six.

 

Despite pressuring throughout the game, Canada's best chance
came in the seventh as Angela Lichty (Guelph, ON) doubled to
get in scoring position with two out.  China pitcher Wei, eliminated
the threat as she forced Alison Bradley (Pinkerton, ON) to ground
out ending the inning and the game.

 

"The Chinese Team capitalized on their one opportunity early
in the game and we were unable to convert on our opportunities"
said Lori Sippel, Senior Women's National Team Head Coach.  "Robin
threw a great game throwing a 1 hitter against an aggressive
Chinese squad.  Matthews again was an offensive spark plug beginning
the top of the first inning with a solid single.”

 

Despite the loss Canada has advanced to the playoff round in
the third overall position in Pool A.  Canada will face Chinese
Taipei in their first playoff game as they push for the podium.
 The remaining games for Canada will be single elimination.

 

For complete statistical information, please visit www.softball.ca.
 For pictures and video casts, please visit www.2006softball.org.

 

-SC-

 

For more information, please visit

 

Rick Picard

Director, Marketing and Communications

Softball Canada

rpicard at softball.ca

(613)-523-3386 ext 3105
 

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