University of Florida recent senior Stacey Nelson (Los Alamitos, Calif.) pitched two innings and scored a run in the USA's 8-1 win over Venezuela on Sunday during the 2009 Canada Cup round-robin play.
The righty relieved Jennie Finch in the fourth with a 3-0 lead and did not allow a batter to reach base. She stayed in the game to hit and came up with a fielder's choice. With bases loaded and Nelson on third, Natasha Watley drew a walk to score the pitcher.
Nelson threw two complete innings, striking out three and allowing only one hit. Monica Abbott took over for the final two innings.
The U.S. National Team will face Canada on Monday, July 6 at 9:30 p.m. EST. Check out www.canadacup.com for complete coverage.
