The Dawgs score 2 runs in the 4th inning to defeat the Pride 2 – 0 and force a game 3 in the NPF Championship Final Series.
Matchup: Scrap Yard Dawgs vs USSSA Pride
Date: August 20, 2017
Location: Tiger Park Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
A view of LSU Tiger Park which hosted the 2017 NPF Championship Series
USSSA Pride outfielders Megan Wiggins (25) and Kelly Kretschman (12) bump fists as the Pride batting order is announced at the start of the game
The 2017 NPF regular season champions, the USSSA Pride, high five before the start of the game
The Scrap Yard Dawgs high five during team announcements before the start of the game
The USSSA Pride line up along the third base line during team announcements
Scrap Yard Dawgs pitcher Monica Abbott (14) hugs fellow pitcher Miranda Kramer (49) prior to the start of game 2 of the NPF Championship Finals
The USSSA Pride huddle and cheer prior to the start of game 2 of the NPF Championship Finals
USSSA Pride outfielder Kelly Kretschman (12) makes contact with the ball
Scrap Yard Dawgs infielder Hannah Flippen (1) makes the catch for the out
The Scrap Yard Dawgs infielders huddle during a break in play
Scrap Yard Dawgs second baseman Hannah Flippen (1) makes the tag for the out
The Scrap Yard Dawgs huddle and give high fives after their turn in the field
Scrap Yard Dawgs outfielder Allexis Bennett (43) at bat
USSSA Pride outfielder Megan Wiggins (25) has a fresh scrape on her right elbow after sliding into second base at the top of the inning
Scrap Yard Dawgs outfielder Nerissa Myers (15) at bat
USSSA Pride designated hitter Lauren Chamberlain (44) faces Scrap Yard Dawgs pitcher Monica Abbott (14)
USSSA Pride pitcher Keilani Ricketts (10) winds up for the pitch
USSSA Pride pitcher Keilani Ricketts (10) high fives teammate Andrea Duran (28) after the bottom of the inning
Scrap Yard Dawgs shortstop Ali Aguilar (11) gets under the ball to make the catch
The USSSA Pride infielders huddle together at the mound
Scrap Yard Dawgs designated hitter Meagan May Whitley (13) hits the ball down the center
Scrap Yard Dawgs pinch runner Olivia Watkins (4) looks on from second base
Scrap Yard Dawgs second baseman Hannah Flippen (1) keeps the ball from going into the outfield
USSSA Pride Megan Wiggins (25) looks on as the Scrap Yard Dawgs infielders huddle together
The Scrap Yard Dawgs infielders huddle at the mound
Scrap Yard Dawgs pitcher Monica Abbott (14) reacts after striking out a player
The Scrap Yard Dawgs dugout clears out after teammate Nerissa Myers (not pictured) hits a solo shot home run in bottom of the 4th inning to put the Dawgs up 1 – 0
The Scrap Yard Dawgs wait at home plate to greet teammate Nerissa Myers (not pictured) after solo home run in the bottom of the 4th inning
Scrap Yard Dawgs outfielder Nerissa Myers (15) is greeted by teammates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the 4th inning
The USSSA Pride infielders gather at the mound as the Scrap Yard Dawgs celebrate a home run in the background
Scrap Yard Dawgs infielder Kasey Cooper (31) slides safely into third base
Scrap Yard Dawgs Kasey Cooper (31) signals to the Dawgs’ dugout after she advances to third base
Scrap Yard Dawgs Hannah Flippen (1) lays down abunt
Scrap Yard Dawgs pinch runner Kiki Stokes (6) celebrates after scoring the Dawgs’ second run in the inning
Scrap Yard Dawgs Kiki Stokes (6) high fives teammates after scoring a run
Scrap Yard Dawgs Hannah Flippen (1) slides into second base and beats the tag from USSSA Pride shortstop Shelby Pendley (2)
USSSA Pride outfielder Kelly Kretschman (12) makes a catch for the out
Scrap Yard Dawgs first baseman Brittany Cervantes (22) and pitcher Monica Abbott (14) share a quick chat at the mound
USSSA Pride designated hitter Lauren Chamberlain (44) makes contact with the bal
Scrap Yard Dawgs first baseman Brittany Cervantes (22) catches the ball for the force out at first base
Scrap Yard Dawgs huddle after closing out the inning
Scrap Yard Dawgs outfielder Kayla Winkfield (9) gets hit by a pitch from USSSA Pride pitcher Keilani Ricketts (10)
Scrap Yard Dawgs Kayla Winkfield (9) stays upright while reaching home plate. The run would not count as it was ruled that Winkfield left first base early
Scrap Yard Dawgs Kayla Winkfield (9) reacting after she was ruled out for leaving first base early
The USSSA Pride infielders huddle at the mound
USSSA Pride first baseman Hallie Wilson (22) makes the catch at first, beating Scrap Yard Dawgs Allexis Bennett (43), for the out
The USSSA Pride high five at the end of the inning
Scrap Yard Dawgs outfielders Allexis Bennett (43), Nerissa Myers (15), and Kayla Winkfield (9) slap hands before the start of the inning
Scrap Yard Dawgs pitcher Monica Abbott (14) sends an air fist bump to right fielder Kayla Winkfield (not pictured)
USSSA Pride outfielder Megan Wiggins (25) puts the ball into play
Scrap Yard Dawgs shortstop Ali Aguilar (11) makes a throw to first base
Scrap Yard Dawgs catcher Taylor Edwards (25) hits the ball down the center of the field
USSSA Pride second baseman Sierra Romero (32) makes a throw to first base
USSSA Pride Hallie Wilson (22) looks on after she hit the ball into play
Scrap Yard Dawgs pitcher Monica Abbott (14) give a fist pump after striking out a player
The Scrap Yard Dawgs high five each other after defeating the USSSA Pride 2 – 0 and tying the NPF Championship Final Series 1 – 1