Softball: Win for NZ women in Canada Cup

The New Zealand women's team left their run-scoring spree late yesterday, but still produced a 6-1 victory over Triple Crown Colorado at the Canada Cup.

The White Sox did not score until the fifth innings, but continued to power ahead with four runs in the sixth and one more in the seventh.

Triple Crown Colorado took the early advantage with a run in the first innings.

The Colorado side's only hit of the game came in the first innings, while the White Sox picked up nine hits in total.

Lisa Kersten was the first to score for the White Sox when, as lead-off hitter, she picked up a single and then came home on a hit by designated player Sheree Cartwright.

The White Sox took the lead for the first time in the sixth innings when Maleme Williams, Upu Lote, Kayo Marui and Lisa Kersten all scored by a combination of walks, hits and pressure running.

They picked up one more run in the final innings when captain Fiona Timu scored on a hit by Upu Lote.

While the White Sox were scoring the runs with the bat, pitcher Ali Arnold was just as strong on the mound for New Zealand.

The US-based pitcher faced 24 batters, taking 11 strikeouts while giving up one hit and one walk.

Victory over the Colorado state side followed the White Sox' 3-1 defeat against the Carbondale Cougars.