International Events: U-18 Women’s National Team Posts 15-0 Shutout over Mexico to Remain Undefeated at the 2024 WBSC U-18 World Cup Group C Stage Event (Sept. 1, 2024)
By Brentt Eads
September 1, 2024
International Events: U-18 Women’s National Team Posts 15-0 Shutout over Mexico to Remain Undefeated at the 2024 WBSC U-18 World Cup Group C Stage Event (Sept. 1, 2024)
The WBSC U-18 World Cup action in Group C continued on Saturday as Team USA defeated its neighbor to the South, Mexico, with a 15-0 run-rule victory over Mexico highlighted by home runs off the bats of five U.S. batters: Paislie Allen, McLaine Hudson, Ella McDowell, Brooke Wells and Payton Westra.
The following release was issued by USA Softball to recap the highlights of the fourth win to put the Americans atop the standings.
Line Drive Softball is covering the event through its conclusion on Monday (Labor Day)…
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Here are highlights of the USA win over Mexico:
Retiring all nine batters they faced in order; the U.S. pitching staff of Saylor Timmerman and Addisen Fisher tossed a combined no-hitter while fanning six batters through three innings of play.
Scoring early and often, the Eagles scored eight runs in the bottom of the first before tacking on six more in the bottom of the second and one final run in the bottom of the third to seal the 15-0 run-rule.
Highlighting the U.S. offense with perfect 2-for-2 performances at the plate were McLaine Hudson, Brooke Wells and Payton Westra.
At the same time, Townsen Thomas (2-for-3) and Ella McDowell (2-for-3) also posted multi-hit performances – in addition to five home runs from the U.S. bats.
🦅🥎 LONG GONE
🇺🇸Ella McDowell absolutely crushes this pitch for a home run!
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A true team win, nine U.S. batters recorded at least one hit on the day while combining for a .667 batting average.
Team USA returns to action with a matchup against the Philippines on Sunday (Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. CT) to close out the opening round.
The playoff round is slated for Monday, Sept. 2.
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Boxscore: USA 15, Mexico 0
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The WBSC U-18 Women’s World Cup Group C Standings after Day 3
📊 Check out the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup Group C Standings after Day 3. #SoftballWorldCupWU18 pic.twitter.com/5iPbCH3k1q
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Here’s the schedule for Team USA through the Labor Day:
Click HERE to see how to watch the games live…
| Date | Time (CT) | Opponent | |
| Thursday, August 29 | 6:30 p.m. CT | USA 15, Ireland 0 (3) | |
| Friday, August 30 | 3:30 p.m. CT | USA 10, Australia 0; USA 9, Canada 1 | |
| Saturday, August 31 | 6:30 p.m. CT | USA 15, Mexico 0 (3) | |
| Sunday, September 1 | 6:30 p.m. CT | vs Phillippines | |
| Monday, September 2 | TBD | Playoff Round |
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2024 U-18 Women’s National Team
| Name | Position | Region | Committed To |
| Paislie Allen | INF | Region 5 | Georgia |
| Harlie Chism | INF | Region 5 | Florida State |
| Payton Crank | OF | Region 10 | Utah |
| Addisen Fisher | P | Region 9 | UCLA |
| Lexie Hames | P | Region 1 | Clemson |
| Cameryn Harrison | P | Region 5 | Arkansas |
| McLaine Hudson | INF | Region 6 | — |
| Ella McDowell | INF | Region 5 | Arkansas |
| Elsa Morrison | C | Region 3 | Tennessee |
| Sofia Mujica | C | Region 10 | UCLA |
| Isabella Ruggiero | C | Region 3 | Florida State |
| Townsen Thomas | OF | Region 5 | Florida |
| Saylor Timmerman | P | Region 8 | Arkansas |
| Cayden Tullier | INF | Region 4 | — |
| Brooke Wells | INF | Region 5 | Houston |
| Payton Westra | OF | Region 10 | — |
COACHES
| Name | Position | State |
| Kyla Holas | Head Coach | Texas |
| Alisa Goler | Assistant Coach | Illinois |
| Kelly Kretschman | Assistant Coach | Florida |
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