Softball's Nelson Makes National Debut

Sunday, July 5, 2009 | Softball

Recent University of Florida senior Stacey Nelson (Los Alamitos, Calif.) made her first appearance on the USA National team as the Red, White and Blue defeated the Netherlands, 7-0, in the opening game of the Canada Cup in Surrey, British Columbia, on July 4.

The right-hander came in relief of starter Cat Osterman in the fifth. She forced three groundouts for a 1-2-3 inning, ensuring the U.S. win.

The Americans also won their second contest of the day, taking down Australia, 7-0, in five innings as well. They will face Venezuela on July 5 at 11:30 p.m. EST. For full coverage of the Canada Cup, visit www.canadacup.com.