Milan, Italy - The Quick Story:
Team Canada earned its first win of the Placement Round at the U-15 WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup with a commanding 9–0 run-rule victory over Italy in five innings. A seven-run second inning broke the game wide open, while starting pitcher Rachel Clegg tossed a stellar three-hit shutout, striking out seven to secure the win.
Key Moment:
Canada exploded for seven runs in the second inning to take full control of the game. Coco Chapman opened the scoring with a two-run single, followed by a triple to right center by Robyn McIsaac to bring Chapman home. With the bases loaded, Amarah Hunter delivered an RBI single, and Canada continued to capitalize with runs scored on a pair of fielder’s choices. Leah Rayson capped off the inning by crossing the plate to give Canada a 9–0 lead. In the circle, Rachel Clegg was in full command, shutting down the Italian offense to close out the mercy-rule win.
Notes:
- Rylee Kobasew went 3-for-3 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
- Robyn McIsaac went 2-for-3 with a triple, 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored.
- Amarah Hunter went 1-for-3 with an RBI
- Coco Chapman went 1-for-1 with a double, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored.
- Rachel Clegg pitched a complete game with 3 hits and striking out 7.
Box Score: Canada 9 vs. Italy 0
Team Canada returns to action tomorrow July 3rd, facing American Samoa at 2:30 p.m. CEST / 8:30 a.m. EDT.
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