The Chicago Bandits (3-1) jumped out to an early lead, but were unable to hold on and lost 5-4 to the Akron Racers (1-3) on Saturday.

A two-run triple by Tess Sito gave the Akron Racers the lead in the sixth inning.

Auymi Karino racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Akron Racers. She tripled in the second inning.

Lisa Norris got the win for the Akron Racers thanks to four strikeouts. The Akron Racers' pitcher gave up just four hits over four shutout innings.

Nikki Nemitz (0-1) took the loss for the Chicago Bandits. She lasted just five innings, walked three, struck out two, and allowed five runs.