Pride score 3 runs in the first inning and hold on to defeat the Racers 4-3.
Matchup: USSSA Pride vs Akron Racers
Date: July 16, 2017
Location: Space Coast Stadium, Melbourne, FL
The USSSA Pride and Akron Racers line up for the playing of the national anthem before their game on July 16, 2017.
The USSSA Pride cheer before the start of their game against the Akron Racers.
The USSSA Pride took on the Akron Racers at their home field at Space Coast Stadium in Melbourne, Florida on July 16, 2017.
USSSA Pride pitcher Kelsey Nunley (33)
USSSA Pride outfielder Kirsti Merritt (24) grabs a line drive out of the air.
USSSA Pride outfielder Megan Wiggins (25) takes her turn at bat.
Akron Racers pitcher Rachele Fico (37)
USSSA Pride outfielder Megan Wiggins (25) high fives teammates after scoring a run in the first inning.
USSSA Pride utility player Hallie Wilson (22) slides safely into third base.
USSSA Pride utility player Hallie Wilson (22) scores on a wild pitch.
Akron Racers infielder Ashley Thomas (1) catches the ball to get the runner out at first.
The USSSA Pride infielders huddle before the start of the inning.
Akron Racers third baseman Kelley Montalvo (10) scores a run in the top of the third inning.
Akron Racers third baseman Kelley Montalvo (10) high fives teammate A.J. Andrews (9) after scoring a run in the third inning.
Akron Racers shortstop Sami Fagan (5) takes a swing during her turn at bat.
USSSA Pride infielder Sierra Romero (32) at bat
USSSA Pride utility player Hallie Wilson (22) makes contact with the ball.
USSSA Pride outfielder Kelly Kretschman (12) beats the throw and slides safely into third base.
USSSA Pride outfielder Kelly Kretschman (12) scores the fourth run of the game for the Pride.
USSSA Pride outfielder Kirsti Merritt (24) at bat.
Akron Racers catcher Griffin Joiner (13) talks to pitcher Rachele Fico (37) on the mound.
Akron Racers infielder Sam Fischer (52) hits a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning.
The Akron Racers bench run out to congratulate teammate Sam Fischer on her solo home run in the fourth inning.
Akron Racers infielder Sam Fischer (52) is all smiles after hitting her solo home run.
Akron Racers pitcher Alexis Silkwood (8)
Akron Racers second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) makes the catch for the out.
Akron Racers third baseman Kelley Montalvo (10) high fives teammate second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) .
USSSA Pride infielder Mo Mercado (7) throws straight from the glove for the force out at second base.
USSSA Pride utility player Hallie Wilson (22) makes contact with the ball.
USSSA Pride outfielder Kirsti Merritt (24) makes contact with the ball for a base hit.
USSSA Pride outfielder Kirsti Merritt (24) steals second base.
Akron Racers outfielder Megan Geer (14) at bat.
USSSA Pride pitcher Keilani Ricketts (10)
Akron Racers second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) throws underhand to get the runner out at first base.
Akron Racers outfielder Megan Geer (14) tracks the ball to make the catch.
The Akron Racers huddle before the start of the inning.
USSSA Pride outfielder Kirsti Merritt (24) makes the grab for the out.
Akron Racers infielder Maddy Grimm (23) beats the ball to first base.
Akron Racers infielder Maddy Grimm (23) high fives assistant coach Charlotte Morgan after safe at first base.
Akron Racers outfielder Kristen Wycoff (11) bunts the ball.
USSSA Pride utility player Hallie Wilson (22) stretches to make the grab and get the out at first base.
The USSSA Pride and Akron Racers shake hands after their July 16, 2017 game at Space Coast Stadium in Melbourne, Florida.