Fraser Valley Fusion 94

Our day started strong with a 6-3 win over the Washington Thunder.  The win placed us in the Winner’s pool.  Danica Kump started the day with a great triple and the batting continued with Katie Young hitting a single, Nicole Ratel scoring her second home run of the tourney, Megan Shurey with a double and Paige Rutledge bring her home with a line drive down third.  Jaymie White stepped into the pitcher’s circle and threw a fantastic game, with 2 innings of 3 up, 3 down.  Our fielding was excellent with 11 catches, 4 in left field, 3 in center field, 2 at 3rd, 2 at short.  Another great game.

I’m not sure what to say about our final game.  I’m sure most of us wish it hadn’t happened.  We played the Lil Rebels, who are state champions.  They hit everything we threw at them, including Ivy.  We all wish Lauren Iverson a speedy recovery!  Nicole Ratel managed to hit a double and the outfield spent lots of time sprinting.  Megan Shurey and Amanda Duffield did a great job pitching and Alixx Carl was solid behind the plate.  The Lil Rebel are a very good team.

Great start girls, it’s going to be an exciting season!

Great start girls!

A 6 – 0  win over the Coville Tribe started the day off right!  Jess Ginter pounded the ball into the outfield for her first home run of the season.  Way to go Jess.  Megan Shurey pitched a very solid game.  Nicole Ratel snagged 2 pop flies at the plate and then threw to2nd to a very well positioned center fielder, Katie Young for a double play.  Paige Rutledge had a most spectacular catch in left field.  Even Coville cheered.  The bats were hot and the girls got off to a great start.

The battle continue with the Nevada Lightning from Reno.  A close game finishing at 6-3 for the Lightning.  Again our bats were strong.  Nicole Ratel rocked it into the outfield for her first home run of the season.  Another double play this game.  Follow this!  Bunt, 3rd base, Erin Frinskie to 1st, Jess Ginter for the out, 1st to catcher, Nicole Ratel, catcher, to Katie Young, center fielder, at second who chased the girl down the line throwing to Erin, back on 3rd – out!  Way to work together girls.  Jaymie White pitched a great game with Amanda Duffield stepping in to finish off.

Our bats stayed hot for our third game of the day.  All that batting practice with Dave Paetkau at the Powerzone Academy is paying off.  Jess Ginter connected solidly and scored another home run.  Lauren Iverson, Megan Shurey and Jaymie White also had very solid hits into the outfield.  Unfortunately, this team was a very strong defensive team and even though we could pound them out, they could catch them.  Amanda Duffield pitched a very solid 4 innings and Megan Shurey stepped in to finish the game.