Without question, fans of Athletes Unlimited Softball were treated to some amazing performances in Season Four. The final two games were significant as the lead shifted early in the doubleheader. Ultimately, Odicci Alexander became champion in a tight race. Here is a recap of the final two games of Season Four.
Game 29: Team Denham Gets the Sweep With a 6 – 1 Win Over Team Flippen
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Here, pitcher Alyssa Denham and her team pulled away early as Denham entered the game with a chance to win the season. The right-hander allowed one run on five hits in six innings. It was Denham’s seventh win in this Athletes Unlimited Softball season, but she was still 14 points shy of overtaking Alexander.
Firstly, Team Denham got four runs in the top of the second inning. Aubrey Leach led off the scoring with an RBI double as Amanda Lorenz followed up with another double, bringing in two runs. Haylie McCleney capped off the inning with an RBI double.
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The final runs for Team Denham came off the bat of Sydney Romero with a two-run triple in the fourth. Hannah Flippen and her team’s lone run came from an RBI by Tori Vidales in the bottom of inning number six.
Game 30: Team Alexander Falls to Team Gibson 2-1
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Despite the loss, Alexander became champion thanks to her four-and-two-thirds innings in the circle. She allowed two hits while striking out four batters in the loss.
Nonetheless, her 1,994 total points gave her the crown. The offense for Team Alexander came via Andrea Filler and her solo homer in the bottom of the third.
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As for Danielle Gibson, she made a strong run for the crown but finished in third place on the leaderboard. Additionally, Rachel Garcia finished in fourth place. Gibson’s team scored in the top of the sixth with a home run by Megan Wiggins and an RBI by Nadia Taylor.
More Awards Winners From the Athletes Unlimited Softball Season
Overall, it was a no-brainer that UCLA star Megan Faraimo would win Rookie of the Year. She tossed the second no-hitter in Athletes Unlimited Softball history, posting a 2.87 ERA with 46 strikeouts this season.
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What’s more, Jessi Warren made playing third base look so easy, winning the Defensive Player of the Year. In this case, Warren had a .933 fielding percentage in her 15 games this season. Finally, below is the All-Defensive Team:
- Pitcher: Faraimo
- Corner infielder: Delanie Wisz
- Middle infielders: Sis Bates, Josie Muffley
- Catcher: Gwen Svekis
- Outfielders Bubba Nickles, McCleney, and Caroline Jacobsen
- Utility player: Flippen
In closing, congrats to all of the winners and players for another season of Athletes Unlimited Softball.
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