The Racers hold off the Bandits to win 7-5 in the final game of the NPF opening weekend series.
Matchup: Chicago Bandits vs Akron Racers
Date: June 3, 2017
Location: Ballpark at Rosemont, Rosemont, IL
Players on the Akron Racers play hacky sack before the start of the game.
Akron Racers outfielder Jennifer Gilbert (25) and third baseman Kelley Montalvo (10) high five before the start of the game.
The Chicago Bandits and Akron Racers stand during pre-game ceremonies.
Chicago Bandits outfielders Natalie Hernandez (16), Brenna Moss (55), and Emily Crane (3) share a moment before the playing of the national anthem.
The Chicago Bandits huddle before the start of the game.
Akron Racers second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) lays down a bunt.
Akron Racers second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) beats the throw to first.
Akron Racers outfielder Jennifer Gilbert (25) looks on as the ball flies into foul territory.
Akron Racers infielders huddle before the start of the inning.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Brenna Moss (55) prepares for the next pitch.
Akron Racers pitcher Megan Betsa (7)
Akron Racers huddle before the start of the next inning.
Chicago Bandits infielders huddle before the start of the next inning.
Chicago Bandits first baseman Megan Blank (21) catches out Akron Racers pitcher Sara Groenewegen (17) at first base.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Emily Crane (3) catches the fly ball for the out.
The Chicago Bandits high five at the end of their turn at defense.
Akron Racers second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) hits a two-run homer in the top of the 3rd inning.
Akron Racers second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) is greeted by her teammates at home plate after hitting a two-run homer.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Emily Crane (3) high fives the first base coach after her base hit.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Brenna Moss (55) hits a triple to left center at the bottom of the 3rd inning.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Brenna Moss (55) slides home safely, Chicago’s second run of the inning.
Chicago Bandits infielder Natalie Hernandez (16) reacts to teammate Brenna Moss (55) scoring.
Chicago Bandits infielder Emily Carosone (15) slides and avoids the tag at second base.
The Akron Racers high five before the start of the next inning.
The Chicago Bandits huddle after the game resumes from the rain delay.
Chicago Bandits pitcher Ellen Roberts (9)
Chicago Bandits first baseman Megan Blank (21) is unable to hold on to the ball as Akron Racers outfielder Shellie Robinson (3) gets to first base.
Akron Racers outfielder Shellie Robinson (3) steals second base.
The Chicago Bandits huddle before the start of the bottom of the inning.
The Akron Racers dugout cheer on teammate Alex Hugo’s double (not pictured).
Akron Racers second baseman Alex Hugo (16) runs home.
Akron Racers second baseman Alex Hugo (16) high fives third baseman Kelley Montalvo (10) after scoring a run.
Akron Racers second baseman Ashley Thomas (1) reacts after getting hit by a pitch in the face.
Akron Racers outfielder Taylor Schlopy (2) steals home after an errant pitch.
Akron Racers outfielder Taylor Schlopy (2) high fives teammate Nicole Schroeder (29).
Akron Racers outfielder Shellie Robinson (3) makes contact with the ball.
Akron Racers shortstop Sam Fischer (52) looks to make a double play.
The Chicago Bandits dugout cheer on outfielder Danielle Zymkowitz (7) after being walked.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Danielle Zymkowitz (7) is safe at third base.
The Chicago Bandits dugout pays their respect to teammate Stacy May Johnson (not pictured).
The Akron Racers swarm teammate Alex Hugo after her solo home run.
Chicago Bandits pitcher Haylie Wagner (17) and catcher Taylore Fuller (22) talk on the mound.
Chicago Bandits outfielder Samantha Poole (25) makes the catch for the out.
Akron Racers second baseman Alex Hugo (16) scoops and throws out the runner at first using her glove hand.
Akron Racers infielders high five before the start of the bottom of the 7th inning.
The Akron Racers high five before the start of the bottom of the 7th inning.
The Chicago Bandits dugout with their rally caps on.
Akron Racers first baseman Jennifer Gilbert (25) just beats Chicago Bandits first baseman Megan Blank (21) to the first base bag.
The Chicago Bandits look as the Akron Racers high five each other on their win.
The Chicago Bandits and Akron Racers shake hands after the game.