Chicago Takes Two from Force

After being up 2-0 in the series against the Philadelphia Force, the Bandits ended a sixteen game winning streak with a 6-2 loss to the Force on Sunday, July 23. With the previous night's game cancelled because of rain, it was a relief to finally find the sun out for Sunday. However, spirits were soon lowered when Force hitter Jenna Hall blasted a 3-run homer in the top of the 1st and the Bandits could never recover. They made a comeback threat in the bottom of the 6th, scoring 2 runs with only one out, but were unable to put up any more on the scoreboard. Sunday's game was televised as a tape delay on Monday, July 24 at 6:00 pm CST on ESPN2. The Bandits will be taking on the USA World University team for a four game series beginning this Thursday, July 27 at 7:05pm.

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Bandits Sweep Away the Heat

Last weekend, July 13-16, the Chicago Bandits took on NPF opponent, the Arizona Heat. Battling with record high temperatures reaching into the upper 90s, the Bandits were able to easily take away 4 wins. Clutch hitting by Jaime Clark, Nicole Trimboli, and a homerun by Selena Collins throughout the series helped the Bandits coast through the weekend and give support to winning pitchers Amy Harre, Gina Oaks and Jessica Salinger. They have now won fourteen games in a row and are looking unbeatable. With a record of 22-3, the Bandits take on the Philadelphia Force at home next weekend. With all US National team players back, will Jennie Finch and the Bandits be able to continue their streak and stop the Force's speedy leadoff Natasha Watley? Come and watch the fun at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL!

Bandits take on Arizona Heat

Coming with a record of 16-3, the Bandits are ready to take on NPF opponent, the Arizona Heat (11-13). Ending last weekend 4-0 against last year’s champion team, the Akron Racers, the Bandts are feeling confident to come away with another sweep this weekend. Even with team leaders Jennie Finch and Vicky Galindo out playing with the USA National team, the Bandits stepped up the challenge. Pitcher Jessica Salinger came off an injury to pitch a complete game with ease to hold off the Racers 2-1 in game 3 of last week’s series. It was a great showing by all and they’ll be more exciting action this week! We’ll be there so come out and see us! Also, look for a complete right up next week on the series against the Heat.