Home run, errors help Akron defeat Bandits

Lisa Modglin's third-inning solo home run - her third of the series - helped the Akron Racers defeat the Chicago Bandits 3-0 Tuesday at Judson University in Elgin.

The Bandits were shut out for the second time in the three-game NPF series, struggled to put runs on the board.

Rachel Folden, who blasted a two-run walk off home run Monday night to win the game for the Bandits in eight innings, was hitless Tuesday. And andits third baseman Stacy May, who led off Monday night's game with a home run, was unable to reach base at all on Tuesday.

The Bandits' best opportunity to score came in the bottom of the sixth when Christine Knauer's bunt loaded the bases with only one out. However, the combined pitching of Racer's Taryne Mowatt, who had 6 walks and 2 strikeouts on the day, and Jamie Southern helped the Racers escape the inning unscathed.

The loss moves the Bandits to third in the National Pro Fastpitch standings with a 4-4 record as the Racers climb up to second place with their 5-3 record.

The Bandits will travel next to Akron, Ohio, to challenge with the Racers on their turf. The first game of that four-game series starts at noon Thursday.