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[Amy in AZ.]

Middle of the first inning. USA scored 2.

 

[smddad]

I thought they were playing ASA rules, not NCAA rules. Lauren Gibson leans into a pitch and made no attempt to get out of the way. Yet she gets the base.

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I think they are playing international rules. (At least they are in shorts.)

 

[slingnit]

Yes, International rules. Not one word about Ricketts not being there.

 

[smddad]

ISF rules, but ASA sanctioned? Interesting.

But even if it is ISF rules, you have to try to avoid being hit.

 

[Lozza]

Is up the the discretion of the umpire.

Thankfully all the games are on YouTube (ones on ESPN go up later) Have to sort my computer out to get ESPN3.

Australia beat both America and Japan in warm up games. First time we've beat USA since 2000. Lost 2-3 to Japan, but Ueno pitched the whole game and the Aussies got a lot of hits off her.

 

[PEPPERS]

The SOCON through the years has had a number of Aussies on different teams; the ones I’ve seen play have been rather good players.

SOCON (Southern Conference)

Appalachian State
Chattanooga
Citadel
Elon
Furman
Georgia Southern
Samford
Western Carolina
Wofford

 

[softballmom77]

Yes, International rules. Not one word about Ricketts not being there.

She wouldn't sign that bull crap contract they wanted her to sign, I can't blame the kid.

USA screwed that one up big time. It's all good--Nevins and Moore did a great job!

 

[Amy in AZ.]

If we lose a game, it won't be good though. Then, I am going to whine about Ricketts not being there.