Monica Abbott tossed a shutout to lift the Chicago Bandits (16-4) to an 8-0 win over the Akron Racers at Firestone Stadium.

Abbott's 13 strikeouts helped the Chicago Bandits to the victory. The Chicago Bandits' pitcher gave up just three hits over seven shutout innings.

The Chicago Bandits blew out the Akron Racers (7-13) thanks to 12 hits, including zero extra base hits. The Chicago Bandits scored three runs in the seventh on a fielder's choice and a two-run single by Kazuki Watanabe.

Kristen Butler racked up two RBIs on one hit for the Chicago Bandits. She.

Lisa Norris couldn't get it done on the rubber for the Akron Racers, taking a loss. She lasted just five innings, walked one, struck out four, and allowed five runs.