The Bandits go on an eight-run scoring streak in the 5th inning to defeat the Racers 9 – 4.
Matchup: Chicago Bandits vs Akron Racers
Date: June 2, 2017
Location: Ballpark at Rosemont, Rosemont, IL
Chicago Bandits outfielders Danielle Zymkowitz (7), Brenna Moss (55), and Alexa Peterson (14) stand for the playing of the national anthem.
Players from the Chicago Bandits and Akron Racers stand for the playing of the national anthem prior to start of the game.
Chicago Bandits stand in a circle before the start of the game.
Akron Racers shortstop Ashley Thomas (1) and infielder Sam Fischer (52) do a handshake before the start of the game.
Players from the Chicago Bandits huddle before the start of the game.
The Akron Racers huddle before the start of an inning.
The Chicago Bandits infield huddle before the start of the game.
Chicago Bandits pitcher Haylie Wagner (17)
Akron Racers outfielder Taylor Schlopy (2) hits the ball out of the park for a two-run homerun.
Akron Racers outfielder Taylor Schlopy (2) is greeted by her teammates after hitting a homerun in the top of the 3rd inning.
Chicago Bandits pitcher Haylie Wagner (17) throws to first baseman Chelsea Forkin (25) for the out.
Akron Racers catcher Griffin Joiner (13) makes contact with the ball.
Akron Racers pitcher Sara Groenewegen (17)
Akron Racers second baseman Alex Hugo (16) looks to turn two after getting getting out Chicago Bandits infielder Emily Carosone (15).
Chicago Bandits outfielder Alexa Peterson (14) slides to beat the throw to first base.
The Akron Racers high five after ending the inning.
The Chicago Bandits dugout.
The Akron Racers infield take to the field.
Akron Racers outfielder Jennifer Gilbert (25) slides to beat out the throw to first by Chicago Bandits first baseman Chelsea Forkin (25) .
Chicago Bandits outfielder Brenna Moss (55) with the diving catch.
Akron Racers shortstop Ashley Thomas (1) tags out Chicago Bandits utility player Taylah Tsitsikronis (65).
Chicago Bandits utility player Taylah Tsitsikronis (65) is called out by the umpire.
Akron Racers third baseman Kelley Montalvo (10) catches out Chicago Bandits infielder Danielle Zymkowitz (7).
Akron Racers shortstop Ashley Thomas (1) looks to tag out Chicago Bandits outfielder Emily Allard (24).
The ball flies over the reach of Akron Racers shortstop Ashley Thomas (1) during the Chicago Bandits’ eight-run 5th inning.
Chicago Bandits third baseman Stacy May Johnson (5) hits an RBI single in the 5th inning.
The Chicago Bandits celebrate the RBI single by third baseman Stacy May Johnson (5).
Chicago Bandits utility player Taylah Tsitsikronis (65) watches her hit head into right field.
Chicago Bandits first baseman Chelsea Forkin (25) hits in two runs with a single in the 5th inning.
Chicago Bandits infielder Kristen Brown (44) slides home.
The Chicago Bandits are fired up after scoring 7 runs with 2 outs on the board. The Bandits would finish the 5th inning scoring 8 runs.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Brenna Moss (55) air-fist bumps teammate Chelsea Forkin (25) during the 5th inning.
The Chicago Bandits dugout looks on.
The Chicago Bandits huddle before the start of the next inning.
Akron Racers second baseman Alex Hugo (16) swings at an incoming pitch.
Chicago Bandits catcher Taylah Tsitsikronis (65) catches a foul ball for the out.
Akron Racers outfielder Jennifer Gilbert (25) connects for a two-run homerun in the top of the 7th inning.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Danielle Zymkowitz (7) looks on as the ball flies out for an Akron Racers homerun.
Akron Racers second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) rounds the bases after teammate Jennifer Gilbert (not pictured) hit a homerun.
Akron Racers outfielder Jennifer Gilbert (25) is greeted by her teammates after hitting a two-run homerun in the top of the 7th inning.
The Chicago Bandits high five after defeating the Akron Racer 9 – 4 on June 2, 2017.
Final score of the June 2nd Chicago Bandits vs Akron Racers game: Bandits – 9, Racers – 4.