Story by Narrative Science.

The Chicago Bandits (28-9) refused to relinquish the lead after grabbing it early against the NY NJ Comets (7-31), recording a 16-1 victory on Friday at Provident Bank Park.

The game was decided quickly as the Chicago Bandits exerted their will early with nine runs in the first three innings.

, a fielder's choice, an RBI single by Kimi Pohlman, a two-run single by Vicky Galindo, and an RBI single by Megan Wiggins during the first inning fueled the Chicago Bandits' offense early.

Wiggins went a perfect 2-2 at the plate for the Chicago Bandits.

Mel Dumezich handled the NY NJ Comets' lineup with ease, racking up three strikeouts. The Chicago Bandits' pitcher gave up just four hits over five shutout innings.

Michelle Gascoigne got the win, running her season record to 5-0. She allowed one run over two innings. Gascoigne struck out none, walked two and gave up three hits.

Taryne Mowatt (0-8) took the loss for the NY NJ Comets. She allowed 16 runs in seven innings, walked seven and struck out one.

The Chicago Bandits hammered the NY NJ Comets pitching as six hitters had a field day, combining for 11 hits, 11 RBIs and 10 runs scored.