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Abbott Strikes Out 13 to lead U.S. at Softball Worlds

August 06, 2018 | Softball

Story taken from Associated Press

NARASHINO, Japan -- Former Lady Vols Monica Abbott pitched six scoreless innings as the United States beat Mexico 5-2 on Friday in its opening game of the women's softball world championship, a qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Abbott struck out 13 batters while giving up just three hits and three walks in a 99-pitch outing at Akitsu Stadium.

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