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2002 National Runner-Up NSA WORLD SERIES
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August 2-4, 2002 Chesterfield Sports Complex, St Louis, MO.
No Go at Elgin Everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Good pitching but untimely errors summarizes the Slammers 2nd women's tournament of 2002.The Slammers just did not play their best softball at the Northern Illinois Lightning Classic in Elgin, IL. They lost the first two games in double elimination play on Sunday after going 2-1 in Saturday pool play. Next weekend the Slammers hope for better results in Kokomo, Indiana Cass gets the call in Elgin, June 15-16
Slammers Meet The Big Dogs ( see action video below) June 10,2002 The new 23 and Under Indiana Slammers met some tough competition this past weekend at the Normal Illinois Country Co Women's Fastpitch Tournament in Normal, IL. Playing a total of five games vs older experienced women's teams, the Slammers were a little shaky on defense and lost all 3 pool games and the first game of Sunday's championship play. The pool play losses were 4-3 (Joliet J's), 3-2 (CICS Sting),and 8-1 (Davis Bros Rage). On Sunday the Slammer's played top seeded "Avanti's" and lost 4-1. However, the weekend ended on a high note with an 8 inning tiebreaker 1-0 victory over Eureka College in the consolation game. Team Note: We all wish Ashley Safstrom a speedy recovery. After getting off to a great start in game one with 2 key hits, in game 2 she was spiked in the knee while applying a pick-off tag at first base. Several stiches were required to close the wound and she will be out at least 2 weeks or until further notification. Next weekend the Slammers travel to Elgin,Il.
The Slammers were two and out at the double elim Midland, Michigan ASA Women's Nationals. Losing 3-2 to the eventual 3rd place finishers California Crush...then being eliminated in a very tough 7-6 loss to the Amherst, NY Lightning. The Slammers would like to thank talented players Michelle Pickering and Erin Kardash for helping the Slammers make a fine showing against some of the toughest women's teams in America. Next weekend the Slammers travel to St Louis for the NSA Women's Nationals and are pleased to announce that Erin Moreland will be filling in for injured Slammer catcher Becky Wilson. Erin, 4 yr starting varsity catcher out of Homewood-Flossmoor Highschool,played 5 years with the Orland Park Sparks and later gained All American honors as a prodigious home run hitter and .500 plus hitter at Loras College as well as Olivet Nazarrene University.
July 13-14 Elgin,IL (See Game Video folder) In a tough 32 team field The Slammers went 2-1 in pool play and 3-1 in Bracket play to capture the First Place Consolation Bracket Trophy. Highlites included great outfield defense by Abby Wilhelmi and Katherine Caruso, tough pitching from Jeanette Piehl & Jessica Wilson and timely team hitting with runners in scoring position.Further info will be posted later. The Slammers extend their sympathies to the Celina Suns who had to withdraw from the tournament due to the sudden death of their founder and long time head coach Bill Feth who's coaching career spanned over 40 years. NSA WOMEN's WORLD SERIES NATIONAL RUNNER-UP
NSA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT WRAP-UP Aug 2-4,2002 St Louis,MO: The Slammers concluded their 2002 travel schedule by playing in sweltering heat in St Louis, overcoming 3 key injuries, and finishing as national runner-up in the Women's Division, NSA World Series. Reduced to only 10 players after injuries to catcher Amy Atteberry and second baseman Erin Kardash the Slammers still prevailed in Sunday's Semi-final 3-2 victory over the Heartland Heat. Erin Moreland, tournament replacement player for injured Slammer catcher Becky Wilson, blasted a clutch 2 out 3 run homer making a winner of starting pitcher Jessica Wilson who retired 12 of the last 13 Heat batters to nail down the victory. In the final elimination game the Slammer's injury depleted defense wilted and the offense sputtered as starter Jeanette Piehl took a tough 3-0 loss in the final game vs tournament champion Enigma. All 3 pitchers, Jessica Wilson, Jeanette Piehl, and Brittany Atteberry gave inspiring performances in the sweltering 105 degree temps. Special thanks to former Loras & Olivet Nazarrene College All American Erin Moreland who joined the team after an injury to catcher Becky Wilson. Erin went 8 for 17 ( HR,3B,2B and 5 RBIs ) and was the Slammer's leading hitter for the tournament at .471 Another key hit in the Tournament was a bases clearing double by Mandy Wilhelmi in the game one 5-0 win over Heartland Travelers (WP-J. Piehl, Sv-B. Atteberry) . Mandy went 3 for 3 in that game including 2 doubles. In game 2 ( 5-0 win over MadDogs, WP-Piehl, Sv-Atteberry)Mandy's sister Abby Wilhelmi had the big hit,a 2 run homer. Abby had even more fun later on when she discovered she was the favorite target of Enigma pitchers who hit her twice with pitched balls.Abby had no printable comment after being praised for " taking two for the team ". Tournament Players: Katherine Caruso, Mandy Wilhelmi, Abby Wilhelmi, Mollie Batton, Cassie Dixon, Erin Moreland, Jessica Wilson, Kate Szumlanski, Erin Kardash, Amy Atteberry,Britanny Atteberry,Jeanette Piehl. Becky Wilson was injured and could not play. Elgin Photos & Videos July13-14,2002
 Caruso Scores vs. Alleycats 13Jul02 by Andy
June 22-23, Kokomo, IN On a a very hot weekend in Kokomo, IN the shorthanded and banged up Slammers managed a second place finish. Special kudos to part-time Slammer Kelly Kapelinski for a gritty performance in Sunday's semi-final and championship game after injuring her quad in Saturday pool games. Congratulations to the Celina Suns from Celina, Ohio who shut out the Slammers 4-0 in the championship game. |
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