Ashley Charters went 2-2, sparking the USSSA Pride (4-1) to an 8-4 victory over the Akron Racers (1-4) on Thursday at Whataburger Field.
She singled in the third inning and tripled in the fifth innings.The USSSA Pride relied on Sarah Pauly to eat up innings en route to the win. Pauly pitched six innings and allowed one earned run, six hits and no walks while striking out three.
Brigette Del Ponte racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Akron Racers. She homered in the seventh inning.
Ivy Renfroe (0-1) took the loss for the Akron Racers. She allowed eight runs in six innings, walked one and struck out three.