A total of eight Gators, three current and five former, have seen action during the 2018 International Cup.
Gators in the International Cup: Day Six
Sunday, July 15, 2018 | Softball
USA Red takes on Japan in the International Cup Championship at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – USA Softball's International Cup resumed, July 14, at Bill Barber Park in Irvine, Calif. with seven Gators, two current and five former, seeing action. The International Cup runs until July 15, and features 13 teams.
The International Cup concludes today with USA Red (5-0) taking on Japan (6-0) in the championship game at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Jaimie Hoover and team Puerto Rico wrap up the tournament with Mexico at 1 p.m. ET, while Lauren Haeger's Scrap Yard Fast Pitch squad faces Canada at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Amanda Lorenz and Delanie Gourley gear up with USA Blue in the last game of the International Cup against China at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Fans can follow along with the games via live video stream or through live stats.
International Cup ESPN Broadcast Schedule | Full Schedule
Hurled one inning in relief during USA Red's 11-2 win over Chinese Taipei. Barnhill entered in the bottom of the seventh frame and retired the Chinese Taipei side in order to close out the game. The Marietta, Ga. native needed just seven pitches and forced two fly outs and a strikeout in the effort.
Lorenz picked up the start in left field for USA Blue in the 5-3 loss to Japan. The Moorpark, Calif. native went 0-for-2 at the plate with a lineout to shortstop and a ground out to first base.
Puerto Rico closes out the International Cup at 1 p.m. ET against Mexico.
Entered the game as a pinch hitter in the top of the seventh inning for Rachel Garcia. Moultrie produced a single to center field to go 1-for-1 at the plate.
Started at second base in USA Red's 11-2 win over Chinese Taipei. Stewart finished the game offensively going 0-for-3 at the plate. Defensively, Stewart registered a putout and an assist.
Entered behind the plate in the fifth inning during USA Red's 11-2 win over Chinese Taipei. Munro registered a walk in her only plate appearance and scored a run. The Brea, Calif. native recorded five putouts, which included a tag at home to close out the bottom of the sixth inning.
Started in right field in USA Red's 11-2 victory over Chinese Taipei. Merritt went 1-for-2 at the plate with a hit by pitch and a walk in the win. The Lake Panasoffkee, Fla. native also scored a run and drove in another in the win.
Entered in relief for Jessica Moore in the top of the fourth inning with one out and runners on second and third. Gourley gave up a walk but forced two fly outs to preserve a 3-1 lead. Japan tied the game 3-3 in the following inning after a pair fielding errors on USA Blue's defense before Gourley left the game.
Did not compete in the 6-3 loss to China Saturday night. Scrap Yard Fast Pitch returns to action Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET against Canada.
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The International Cup concludes today with USA Red (5-0) taking on Japan (6-0) in the championship game at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Jaimie Hoover and team Puerto Rico wrap up the tournament with Mexico at 1 p.m. ET, while Lauren Haeger's Scrap Yard Fast Pitch squad faces Canada at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Amanda Lorenz and Delanie Gourley gear up with USA Blue in the last game of the International Cup against China at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Fans can follow along with the games via live video stream or through live stats.
International Cup ESPN Broadcast Schedule | Full Schedule
| July 15 | USA Red vs Japan | 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET | ESPN |
| Kelly Barnhill | Team USA Red | Pitcher | Florida Gator (2016 – Present) |
Hurled one inning in relief during USA Red's 11-2 win over Chinese Taipei. Barnhill entered in the bottom of the seventh frame and retired the Chinese Taipei side in order to close out the game. The Marietta, Ga. native needed just seven pitches and forced two fly outs and a strikeout in the effort.
| Amanda Lorenz | Team USA Blue | Outfielder | Florida Gator (2016 – Present) |
Lorenz picked up the start in left field for USA Blue in the 5-3 loss to Japan. The Moorpark, Calif. native went 0-for-2 at the plate with a lineout to shortstop and a ground out to first base.
| Jaimie Hoover | Puerto Rico | Infielder | Florida Gator (2017 – Present) |
Puerto Rico closes out the International Cup at 1 p.m. ET against Mexico.
| Michelle Moultrie | Team USA Red | Outfielder | Florida Gator (2009 – 2012) |
Entered the game as a pinch hitter in the top of the seventh inning for Rachel Garcia. Moultrie produced a single to center field to go 1-for-1 at the plate.
| Kelsey Stewart | Team USA Red | Infielder | Florida Gator (2013 – 2016) |
Started at second base in USA Red's 11-2 win over Chinese Taipei. Stewart finished the game offensively going 0-for-3 at the plate. Defensively, Stewart registered a putout and an assist.
| Aubree Munro | Team USA Red | Catcher | Florida Gator (2013 – 2016) |
Entered behind the plate in the fifth inning during USA Red's 11-2 win over Chinese Taipei. Munro registered a walk in her only plate appearance and scored a run. The Brea, Calif. native recorded five putouts, which included a tag at home to close out the bottom of the sixth inning.
| Kirsti Merritt | Team USA Red | Outfielder | Florida Gator (2013 – 2016) |
Started in right field in USA Red's 11-2 victory over Chinese Taipei. Merritt went 1-for-2 at the plate with a hit by pitch and a walk in the win. The Lake Panasoffkee, Fla. native also scored a run and drove in another in the win.
| Delanie Gourley | Team USA Blue | Pitcher | Florida Gator (2014 – 2017) |
Entered in relief for Jessica Moore in the top of the fourth inning with one out and runners on second and third. Gourley gave up a walk but forced two fly outs to preserve a 3-1 lead. Japan tied the game 3-3 in the following inning after a pair fielding errors on USA Blue's defense before Gourley left the game.
| Lauren Haeger | Scrap Yard Fast Pitch | Pitcher | Florida Gator (2012 – 2015) |
Did not compete in the 6-3 loss to China Saturday night. Scrap Yard Fast Pitch returns to action Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET against Canada.
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