Absolutely, she was motivated! Threw a no-hitter. One walk from a perfect game. So, what a horror story it is for anyone who thinks Team U.S.A. is anything but a very private club team! Sure, you can't go wrong with most of the players on that team, but you can't tell me you couldn't replace each one of them (other than Bustos) with someone of equal or greater talent.
Here's the best example (besides Tincher) I can think of: Norell Dixon, who plays 3rd base for the Racers. In my mind, she's the best player in the country. Great glove. Strong arm. Super fast. Slaps or hits for power from the left side. Nearly impossible to throw out on a ground ball unless it's a one-hopper to third. Every time she reaches, it's a double because she can steal virtually at will--even on the best arms.
