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Team USA Unbeaten in Softball World Cup
Team USA wins 7-0 against China to claim Group C seed without allowing a run.
In brief
Team USA wins 7-0 against China to claim Group C seed without allowing a run. Team USA reaches Oklahoma City World Cup playoffs undefeated with a 7-0 shutout of China. Originally reported by Softball On SI.
Team USA and China
Team USA and China entered the final game of pool play undefeated after three days of play at the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Group Oklahoma City.
Team USA Prevails
It was Team USA who prevailed on Tuesday night, shutting out China 7-0.
Offensive Highlights
Skylar Wallace paced the offense with a 3-for-4 and three runs batted in. Megan Grant, Aubrey Leach, Dejah Mulipolah and Rachel Garcia each homered in the contest.
Pitching Performance
Lexi Kilfoyl got the start and pitched four shutout innings before giving way to Kelly Maxwell for the final two. The two pitched allowed a hit each and combined for eight strikeouts.
Next Matchup
Team USA will play China again on Wednesday at 1 p.m. CT with the winner clinched a spot in the WBSC World Cup Finals in Australia in 2027.
Group C Standings
Team USA put up its fourth shutout, run-rule victory of the tournament with a 9-0 defeat of New Zealand, while China battled the Netherlands 3-2 in eight innings.
New Zealand Results
Ace Karlyn Pickens was throwing heat in the circle as she led the Eagles to a one-hit shutout. She struck out 10 of the 16 batters faced, with Hailey Breakwell recording the lone hit for New Zealand.
China's Game
China took an early lead in the second inning, before Britt Vonk hit a two-run home run to put the Netherlands ahead. China then capitalized on the Netherlands’ fielding errors and managed to tie up the frame without recording a hit.
Mexico's Performance
After consistent losses, Mexico grabbed their first win of the tournament in six innings. Mya Perez led the offense, going 4-for-4 with a triple, four RBIs, and a run scored.
Mexico's Second Game
Mexico kept the momentum flowing into their second game of the day. Sarah Coccillos finished the outing 1-for-3 with a grand slam and four RBIs, Kayden Henry went 3-for-4 with two runs scored.
Here's the gist
Team USA reaches Oklahoma City World Cup playoffs undefeated with a 7-0 shutout of China.
