Re: Jennie Finch & Chicago Bandits Coming to Ohio!
I just got off the phone with the owner of the Chicago Bandits and he said that as of right now, Jennie Finch is tentatively scheduled to pitch the Friday night game and the second game of the Saturday double-header. ?Of course, as you all know, softball pitchers could go 4 straight games if need be, so the pitching roatations will be set by the coaches on a strategic and personel need basis. ?
I will tell all of the Akron fans though, that the Bandits have a number of very exciting players other than Jennie. ?
Jaime Clark, Washington's All-Time HR leader and member of the US National Team, plays shortstop for the Bandits and hit five home runs in as many games this past week. ?
Lauren Bay, the Candian National Team pitcher, is 7-0 on the year and hit a HR in her first at bat of the season this past weekend (her brother is also 2004 NL Rookie of the Year Jason Bay. He will represent the Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB All-Star game later this month). ?
Vicky Galindo, former Cal third baseman and recent addition to Team USA joined the Bandits after the College World Series and has been fantastic at the plate and at third since arriving in Chicago. ?
Anne Steffan, former second baseman from Nebraska, could be the fastest slapper I have ever seen (Natasha Watley excluded). ?
Also USA Elite Team members Gina Oaks and Mackenzie Vandergeest are on the team as well. ?
If you want more information on the team, visit
www.chicagobandits.com or leave a message or PM me.