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AUSL Opening Weekend Recap: Volts stormed past the Blaze; Talons triumph over Bandits

  • AWSN Editor
  • Jun 9
  • 2 min read

Updated: 5 days ago

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This weekend, the season‑fresh Athletes Unlimited Softball League continued its hot debut with intense clashes between its four powerhouse teams: Bandits, Talons, Volts, and Blaze. Here's the high‑octane action:


Talons vs. Bandits (Rosemont, IL) – Sunday


After an Opening Day setback, the Talons roared back on Sunday with a dramatic 6–3 win over the Bandits. Kicking off in spectacular fashion, Ali Aguilar and Tori Vidales blasted back‑to‑back solo homers in the first inning, but the Team Bandits weren’t silent—Morgan Zerkle raced home on a rare inside‑the‑parker, the league’s first ever .


The Talons kept the pressure on, stringing together late rallies—punctuated by a steady clutch-hitting performance: all nine starters recorded a hit, with 7-for-13 with runners in scoring position. Talons starter Lauren Derkowski held the Bandits scoreless after the third, and a shutdown performance from closers Chaffin and Fouts sealed the 6‑3 win .




Volts vs. Blaze (Wichita, KS) – Sunday


In Wichita, the dynamic Volts stormed past the Blaze, 10–3, keeping their undefeated streak intact. While their Opening Day fireworks featured a massive blast, this weekend’s approach was more surgical: 15 hits, a steady barrage of singles, bunt hits, and RBI groundouts—showing that offense can win games in more ways than just homers .


Danieca Coffey, Sierra Romero, and Kelsey Stewart‑Hunter each notched three hits. Coffey and Jennings piled up an impressive 5-for-5 with six RBIs with Mariah Mazon delivering solid starting work and relief covering the distance. Blaze’s Anissa Urtez delivered a two-run triple, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Volts’ onslaught.



Weekend Highlights:


  • Talons strike back: 6–3 win with clutch hitting and historic inside‑the‑parker.

  • Volts dominate silently: 10 runs, 15 hits, and crisp execution.

  • Future games available live and on‑demand on AWSN via Pluto TV—your new home for pro women’s softball!


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