2015 National Pro Fastpitch season

2015 NPF Season blue white National Pro Fastpitch softball May 29, 2015 – August 11, 2015 5 CBS Sports Network, Longhorn Network/ESPN3 2015 NPF Draft 2015 NPF Draft Lauren Chamberlain 1B Oklahoma USSSA Florida Pride Regular Season USSSA Florida Pride NPF Trophy(Best record) Chicago Bandits Player of the Year Kelly Kretschman Pitcher of the Year Monica Abbott Cowles Cup Chicago Bandits USSSA Pride Monica Abbott Chicago Bandits NPF Seasons NPF 2014 2016 The 2015 National Pro Fastpitch season was the 12th season of professional softball under the name National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) for the only professional women's softball league in the United States. From 1997 to 2002, NPF operated under the names Women's Pro Fastpitch (WPF) and Women's Pro Softball League (WPSL). Each year, the playoff teams battle for the Cowles Cup. Milestones and events In January 2015, the NPF announced that the Dallas Charge would join the league as an expansion team.Kayla Lombardo NPF 'Charges' toward expansion, establishes team in Dallas http://www.aol.com/article/2015/01/08/npf-charges-toward-expansion-establishes-team-in-dallas/21126978/ www.aol.com 11 April 2015 22 Feb 2015 The NPF and CBS Sports Network signed a 2015 agreement for the network to broadcast the NPF Draft, selected regular season games, and all of the NPF Championship Series.NPF and CBS Sports Network Sign Agreement for 2015 Season https://nfca.org/index.php/front-page-news/6321-npf-and-cbs-sports-network-sign-agreement-for-2015-season National Fastpitch Coaches Association 6 April 2015 The Pride's homestand against the Bandits, Rebellion, and Racers from July 15 to July 25 was broadcast on the Longhorn Network and was subsequently available for streaming on ESPN3.Jami Lobpries USSSA Pride Games to be Aired on Longhorn Network http://usssapride.com/2015/07/13/usssa-pride-games-to-be-aired-on-longhorn-network/ USSSAPride.com 27 July 2015 13 July 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150722025450/http://usssapride.com/2015/07/13/usssa-pride-games-to-be-aired-on-longhorn-network/ 22 July 2015 dead dmy-all On July 10, Cat Osterman pitched the fifth no-hitter of her NPF career, beating the Pennsylvania Rebellion 2-1. (The Rebellion scored their run in the first inning without a hit, by combining two walks and three HBP. Pennsylvania actually led 1-0 going to the 7th inning.)Joe Tuscano Osterman no-hits Rebellion for second time in as many years http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150710/SPORTS10/150719936 Observer-Reporter 13 July 2015 10 July 2015 On July 23, Monica Abbott pitched her second perfect game as a member of the Bandits, beating the Charge, 10-0.NPF Bandits Rout Charge Behind Abbott's Perfect Game http://www.sportspagemagazine.com/content/os/sb-os/c-sb-os/art-c-sb-os/bandits-rout-charge-behind-abbotts-perfect-game.shtml?63463 SportsPageMagazine.com 27 July 2015 24 July 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150910044145/http://www.sportspagemagazine.com/content/os/sb-os/c-sb-os/art-c-sb-os/bandits-rout-charge-behind-abbotts-perfect-game.shtml?63463 10 September 2015 On August 3, Monica Abbott pitched a no-hitter against the Pennsylvania Rebellion, winning 3-0. The pursuit of a perfect game ended in the seventh inning, on a Chicago error and later a walk.Bandits Get Another No-Hitter From Monica Abbott http://www.journal-topics.com/sports/article_d5bae3ca-3ac2-11e5-a54d-4334a924f994.html https://archive.today/20160211123355/http://www.journal-topics.com/sports/article_d5bae3ca-3ac2-11e5-a54d-4334a924f994.html dead 11 February 2016 Journal & Topics Newspapers Online 11 August 2015 4 August 2015 On August 8, Sarah Pauly became the first NPF pitcher to win 100 games.Joe Tuscano Pauly wins 100th, dents Rebellion's playoff hopes http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150808/SPORTS10/150809519 Observer-Reporter.com 11 August 2015 8 August 2015 Rule changes The League Management Committee - consisting of Akron Racers owner Craig Stout, Chicago Bandits general manager Aaron Moore, Dallas Charge general manager Kevin Shelton, Pennsylvania Rebellion owner Stu Williams, and USSSA Pride general manager Don DeDonatis - met in Kissimmee, FL and voted on the following items:League Meeting Yields Changes for 2015 NPF Season http://www.profastpitch.com/news/npfnews/index.html?article_id=2299 ProFastpitch.com 30 June 2015 29 January 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150613142159/http://www.profastpitch.com/news/npfnews/index.html?article_id=2299 13 June 2015 usurped dmy-all Voted unanimously to use, during doubleheaders, a tiebreaker in the 8th inning due to the overall length of playing time that can take place on a double-header day. Motion was made to implement the tie breaker in the 8th inning of a "true" double header, meaning the same two teams playing each other on the same day, regardless of whether the match-up was scheduled in advance or the result of a make-up game. The motion did not include the discussion of using a run-rule after 5 innings. Rejected a motion to use a "run-rule" of 8 runs after 5 innings. Voted to allow individual teams the option to conduct autograph sessions as they choose for the Home Team. (Visiting Team must continue to make all players available for autograph session.) Voted to allow backstops to exceed the current limit of 30' and to continue playing by rules implemented mid-season in 2014. Voted to require umpires to confiscate any and all broken bats that occur during a game and forward them immediately to the League Office. From there, they will be returned to manufacturers and tested to insure they meet regulatory standards. In the event the bat is assessed to be altered, player and team will be assessed appropriate fines. Voted to allow the continuance of no tiebreaker in Championship Series play, (acknowledging that for television or other special circumstances such as play delays, it may be implemented). Voted to raise the per diem for coaches, trainers and players from a $25 per day allowance to a $30 per day allowance ($6 Breakfast, $9 Lunch, $15 Dinner) Voted on sponsorship real estate inside ballpark venues for televised games to be used as follows: From outfield side of dugout around the backstop to outfield side of other dugout belongs to the league if they desire or require to use. This will be for league branding, exclusive category branding and television sponsor branding. From outfield side of dugout down the sidelines and around the outfield fence to the outfield side of the other dugout belongs to the home team if they desire or require to use. Exceptions may be made to the above. Voted to allow teams brand one sleeve of each and every uniform with a sponsor brand, if desired. Voted that beginning in 2015, only official suppliers will be allowed into the headband category and those will be the only headbands allowed on the field of play. Voted that logo sizing limitations will be distributed to official suppliers and must be adhered to on any and all equipment and apparel that makes the NPF playing field (which includes dugouts). Draft order was distributed including the addition of expansion Dallas. Dallas was offered a "Market Choice Selection," which they later used to acquire Renada Davis. Voted that the first item of the "Tie Breaking Procedure" to determine regular season standings would be deleted. This places "Head to head" as the first determiner in tie breaking. Agreed that a scheduling meeting (for 2016 schedule) would be held at the NFCA Convention in Atlanta in December 2015. Teams, cities and stadiums TeamCityStadium Akron Racers Akron, Ohio Firestone Stadium Chicago Bandits Rosemont, Illinois (Chicago Area) Ballpark at Rosemont Dallas Charge Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas Craig Ranch (McKinney) and Allan Saxe Field2015 NPF Schedule http://profastpitch.com/schedule/2015schedule/ www.profastpitch.com 5 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150407164358/http://www.profastpitch.com/schedule/2015schedule/ 7 April 2015 usurped dmy-all (Arlington) Pennsylvania Rebellion Washington, Pennsylvania Consol Energy Park USSSA Florida Pride Kissimmee, Florida Champion Stadium USA 350 none National Pro Fastpitch Teams National Pro Fastpitch teams USA 41.073056 -81.517778 Red pog.svg Akron left Akron Racers USA 41.990833 -87.873889 Orange pog.svg Chicago left Chicago Bandits USA 32.775833 -96.796667 Green pog.svg Dallas left Dallas Charge USA 40.175 -80.250556 Black pog.svg Pennsylvania right Pennsylvania Rebellion USA 28.303889 -81.412778 Blue pog.svg USSSA Pride left USSSA Pride Other sites The USSSA Florida Pride and Dallas Charge are scheduled to play a two-game series at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kansas on June 11 and 12, 2015.Tbonesbaseball.com CommunityAmerica Ballpark to host pro fastpitch softball games http://www.kckansan.com/2015/03/communityamerica-ballpark-to-host-pro.html Kansas City Kansan 18 April 2015 24 March 2015 The USSSA Florida Pride and Dallas Charge are scheduled to play a two-game series at University Field in Columbia, Missouri on June 15 and 16, 2015.2015 Schedule http://www.usssapride.com/2015-schedule/ USSAPride.com 18 April 2015 The USSSA Florida Pride and Dallas Charge are scheduled to play a two-game series at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, on August 6 and 7, 2015.GoPLAYGirls Excited to Welcome the USSSA Pride and Dallas Charge to San Antonio http://www.goplaygirls.org/#!news-and-events/c24vq goplaygirl.com 18 April 2015 19 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150418171504/http://www.goplaygirls.org/#!news-and-events/c24vq 18 April 2015 dead The USSSA Florida Pride and Pennsylvania Rebellion are scheduled to play a game at Santander Stadium in York, Pennsylvania June 25 and two games at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster, Pennsylvania June 26 and 27,2015.Top Level Pro Softball Coming to York & Lancaster http://www.yorkrevolution.com/blog/post/93/top-level-pro-softball-coming-to-york--lancaster yorkrevolution.com 18 April 2015 The Dallas Charge and Akron Racers are scheduled to play a four-game series in Colorado at Twin Rivers Community Park in Greeley, Erie Community Park in Erie, Christopher Fields in Westminster and Aurora Sports Park in Aurora from June 29-July 2, 2015.NPF to play four games at Sparkler/Fireworks tournament http://www.triplecrownsportsmedia.com/npf-to-play-four-games-at-sparklerfireworks-tournament/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150418170626/http://www.triplecrownsportsmedia.com/npf-to-play-four-games-at-sparklerfireworks-tournament/ usurped April 18, 2015 Triple Crown Sports 18 April 2015 9 April 2015 The USSSA Florida Pride and Pennsylvania Rebellion are scheduled to play series at Ned Skeldon Stadium in Maumee, Ohio July 3 and 4, 2015. The Dallas Charge and Akron Racers are scheduled to play a two-game series at Berliner Park in Columbus, Ohio July 17 and 18, 2015. On August 1, 2015 at Berliner Park Dallas Charge will play Akron Racers, immediately followed by Chicago Bandits playing the Pennsylvania Rebellion.North American All Sanctioned World Series July 17-19, 2015 http://www.fastpitchshowdowns.com/midwest-all-sanctioned-world-series---16u-18u-and-18---july-20-21-and-22 FastpitchShowdowns.com 18 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150418165201/http://www.fastpitchshowdowns.com/midwest-all-sanctioned-world-series---16u-18u-and-18---july-20-21-and-22 18 April 2015 dead The USSSA Florida Pride and Chicago Bandits are scheduled to play a two-game series at Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria, Illinois July 29 and 30, 2015. The USSSA Florida Pride and Dallas Charge are scheduled to play a two-game series at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas August 3 and 4, 2015. Player acquisition College draft 2015 NPF Draft The 2015 NPF College Draft was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 5:30 pm CST at the CMA Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. Lauren Chamberlain of Oklahoma was selected first by USSSA Florida Pride.http://profastpitch.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2014%20Website/2015%20NPF%20Draft%20Live%20Event/2015%20Draft%20Info%20for%20Website.pdf ProFastpitch.com 2015 NPF College Draft Presented by Bownet 2015-04-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20150413083547/http://profastpitch.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2014%20Website/2015%20NPF%20Draft%20Live%20Event/2015%20Draft%20Info%20for%20Website.pdf 2015-04-13 usurped Draft order was determined by regular season standings from 2014, but subsequent trades and transactions altered the overall draft order.http://profastpitch.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2014%20Website/2015%20NPF%20Draft%20Live%20Event/Rules%20of%20the%20Draft.pdf ProFastpitch.com Rules of the Draft 2015-04-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20150413052802/http://profastpitch.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2014%20Website/2015%20NPF%20Draft%20Live%20Event/Rules%20of%20the%20Draft.pdf 2015-04-13 usurped Notable transactions 2015 NPF transactions Monica Abbott re-signed with Chicago Bandits for 2015 season.Jacquie Boatman Former Olympian, two-time Pitcher of the Year returns to circle for Bandits 2015 season http://www.chicagobandits.com/news/?article_id=2083 ChicagoBandits.com 18 April 2015 15 April 2015 League standings Through 8/10/15 Source:ProFastpitch.com TeamGPWLPct.GB USSSA Florida Pride 48 34 14 .708 - Chicago Bandits 48 31 17 .646 3 Akron Racers 48 22 26 .458 12 Dallas Charge 48 17 31 .354 17 Pennsylvania Rebellion 48 16 32 .333 19 Results table 2015 NPF RecordsTeamRacersBanditsChargeRebellionPride Akron Racers – 5-7 7–5 5–7 5–7 Chicago Bandits 7–5 – 9–3 10–2 5-7 Dallas Charge 5–7 3–9 – 6–6 3–9 Pennsylvania Rebellion 7-5 2–10 6-6 – 1–11 USSSA Florida Pride 7–5 7-5 9–3 11–1 – All stats come from Legend Protest/Halted Game PostponementBoldWinning team 2015 Game log May/June background:lightblue; text-align:center; Date Visiting team Home team Venue Score Win Loss Save Attendance5/29/2015W Chicago Bandits (1-0)L Pennsylvania Rebellion (0-1)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA2-0Kirsten Verdun (1-0)Angel Bunner(0-1)-10135/30/2015L Akron Racers (0-1) W Pennsylvania Rebellion (1-1)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA3-6Allyson Fournier (1-0)Hannah Campbell (0-1)Angel Bunner (S1)5/30/2015W Chicago Bandits (2-0) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (1-2)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA5-0Sara Moulton (1-0)Emma Johnson (0-1)-10025/31/2015W Chicago Bandits (3-0) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (1-3)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA12-4Tatum Edwards (1-0)Bryanna Walker (0-1)-5/31/2015W Akron Racers (1-1) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (1-4)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA 2-1(8 innings)Laura Winter (1-0)Dallas Escobedo (0-1)-9866/3/2015 W Pennsylvania Rebellion (2-4) L Dallas Charge (0-1)The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX4-3Angel Bunner (1-1)Sarah Purvis (0-1)-7016/4/2015L Akron Racers (1-2) W Chicago Bandits (4-0) The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL5-6(8 innings) Tatum Edwards (2-0) Laura Winter (1-1)-10656/4/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (2-5) W Dallas Charge (1-1)The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 5-9 Vanessa Stokes (1-0) Bryana Walker (0-2)-6/5/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (2-6) W Dallas Charge (2-1)Allan Saxe Field - UTA, Arlington, TX0-3 Vanessa Stokes (2-0) Allyson Fournier (1-1)Sarah Purvis (S1)6/5/2015 L Akron Racers (1-3) W Chicago Bandits (5-0)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL1-3Lacey Waldrop (1-0) Lisa Norris (0-1)- 9386/6/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (1-0) L Dallas Charge (2-2)The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 10-2 Cat Osterman (1-0) Sarah Purvis (0-2)-6/6/2015 W Akron Racers (2-3) L Chicago Bandits (5-1) The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL8-4(9 innings)Sarah Pauly (1-0) Tatum Edwards (2-1) - 7996/7/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (2-0) L Dallas Charge (2-3) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 3-1 Chelsea Thomas (1-0) Vanessa Stokes (2-1) Jordan Taylor (S1) 5486/8/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (3-0) L Dallas Charge (2-4) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 4-3 Chelsea Thomas (2-0) Sarah Purvis (0-3) Jordan Taylor (S2) 5516/8/2015 W Chicago Bandits (6-1) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (2-7)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA 4-2 (6 innings,rain shortened)Sara Moulton (2-0) Emily Weiman (0-1) -3026/9/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (4-0) L Dallas Charge (2-5) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 4-1 Cat Osterman (2-0) Lauren Haeger (0-1)-4766/9/2015 Chicago Bandits Pennsylvania RebellionConsol Energy Park - Washington, PA The Rebellion's protest was upheld and game halted after 9 innings. To be resumed on July 5.June 9 game was originally ruled an 11-inning 7-3 win for the Bandits. The Rebellion lodged a protest because the international tie breaker rule ( which states innings begin with a runner on second base) was not used in the 10th or 11th innings. Upon review, NPF upheld the protest and declared the game 'halted' at the point the tiebreaker rule should have been used. The game is to resume at the start of the 10th inning on July 5.Joe Tuscano League upholds Rebellion protest http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20150611/SPORTS10/150619855 Observer-Reporter.com 12 June 2015 11 June 2015 "game notes"6/10/2015 W Chicago Bandits (7-1) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (2-8)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA 5-0 Michelle Gascoigne (1-0) Dallas Escobedo (0-2) - 6676/11/2015 W Pennsylvania Rebellion (3-8) L Akron Racers (2-4)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 2-1Emily Weiman (1-1)Lisa Norris (0-2)Emma Johnson (S1)6/11/2015 W Dallas Charge (3-5) L USSSA Florida Pride (4-1)CommunityAmerica Ballpark - Kansas City, Kansas 5-2 Vanessa Stokes (3-1)Hannah Rogers (0-1)Lauren Haeger (S1)6/12/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (3-9) W Akron Racers (3-4) Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 3-6 Sarah Pauly (2-0) Dagmar Bloeming (0-1) -6/12/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (5-1) L Dallas Charge (3-6)CommunityAmerica Ballpark - Kansas City, Kansas 6-0 Cat Osterman (3-0) Lauren Haeger (0-2) - 6/13/2015Pennsylvania Rebellion Akron RacersFirestone Stadium - Akron, OH Postponed (inclement weather)(Makeup date:June 14)6/14/2015Doubleheader/ makeup game W Pennsylvania Rebellion (4-9) L Akron Racers (3-5)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 7-3 Dallas Escobedo (1-2) Aimee Creger (0-1) Emily Weiman (S1)Pennsylvania RebellionAkron RacersFirestone Stadium - Akron, OH Postponed (inclement weather)(Makeup date:August 7)6/15/2015 W Dallas Charge (4-6) L USSSA Florida Pride (5-2)University Field - Columbia, Missouri 4-1Jolene Henderson (1-0)Chelsea Thomas (2-1)-6916/16/2015Dallas Charge USSSA Florida PrideUniversity Field - Columbia, Missouri Postponed (inclement weather)(Makeup date:8/6/2015)6/17/2015 W Chicago Bandits (8-1) L Akron Racers (3-6)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH6-4Monica Abbott (1-0)Sarah Pauly (2-1) -6/17/2015Pennsylvania Rebellion Dallas ChargeThe Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX Postponed (inclement weather)(Makeup date: June 18)6/18/2015 Chicago Bandits Akron Racers Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH Postponed (inclement weather)(Makeup date: June 19)6/18/2015Doubleheader/ makeup game W Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-9) L Dallas Charge (4-7) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 3-2 Emma Johnson (1-1) Morgan Melloh (0-1) Haylie Wagner (S1) 53 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-10) W Dallas Charge (5-7) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 0-1 (8 innings) Jolene Henderson (2-0) Dallas Escobedo (1-3)-1456/19/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-11) W Dallas Charge (6-7) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 5-6 (9 innings) Lauren Haeger (1-2) Emily Weiman (1-2) -6/19/2015Doubleheader/ makeup game L Chicago Bandits (8-2) W Akron Racers (4-6) Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 7-11 Alison Owen (1-0) Lacey Waldrop (1-1) Sarah Pauly (S1) W Chicago Bandits (9-2) L Akron Racers (4-7) Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 11-3 Michelle Gascoigne (2-0)Laura Winter (1-2)-6/21/2015 L Dallas Charge (6-8) W Chicago Bandits (10-2) The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL 0-2 Kirsten Verdun (2-0) Jolene Henderson (2-1) - 8816/21/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (6-2) L Akron Racers (4-8)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH6-2 Keilani Ricketts (1-0) Lisa Norris (0-3) Jordan Taylor (S3)6/22/2015L USSSA Florida Pride (6-3) W Akron Racers (5-8) Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 0-2 Sarah Pauly (3-1) Cat Osterman (3-1) -6/22/2015 L Dallas Charge (6-9) W Chicago Bandits (11-2)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL 0-4 Monica Abbott (2-0) Lauren Haeger (1-3) - 9616/23/2015 L USSSA Florida Pride (6-4) W Akron Racers (6-8) Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 2-3 Lisa Norris (1-3) Jordan Taylor (0-1) -5826/23/2015 L Dallas Charge (6-10) W Chicago Bandits (12-2) The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL0-2Sara Moulton (3-0)Morgan Melloh (0-2)Michelle Gascoigne (S1) 11646/25/2015 L Chicago Bandits (12-3) W Akron Racers (7-8)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH0-6Sarah Pauly (4-1) Tatum Edwards (2-2)-6/25/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (7-4) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-12)Santander Stadium, York, PA4-3 (12 innings)Cat Osterman (4-1) Emily Weiman (1-3)-32656/26/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (8-4) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-13)Clipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster, PA 4-2 (10 innings) Hannah Rogers (1-1) Haylie Wagner (0-1)Jordan Taylor (S4)28126/26/2015 L Chicago Bandits (12-4) W Akron Racers (8-8) Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH2-5Lisa Norris (2-3)Michelle Gascoigne (2-1)-4186/27/2015USSSA Florida PridePennsylvania RebellionClipper Magazine Stadium, Lancaster, PAPostponed (inclement weather)(Makeup date: July 11)6/27/2015 W Chicago Bandits (13-4) L Akron Racers (8-9) Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 2-0 Monica Abbott (3-0) Alison Owen (1-1)-6/29/2015 W Akron Racers (9-9) L Dallas Charge (6-11) Twin Rivers Community Park - Greeley, CO 3-2Sarah Pauly (5-1)Jolene Henderson (2-2)-6/29/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (9-4) L Chicago Bandits (13-5)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL 3-2 (10 innings)Keilani Ricketts (2-0)Monica Abbott (3-1)Jordan Taylor (S5)11306/30/2015 W Akron Racers (10-9) L Dallas Charge (6-12)Erie Community Park - Erie, CO 5-2Lisa Norris (3-3)Lauren Haeger (1-4)-6/30/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (10-4) L Chicago Bandits (13-6)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL 3-2Cat Osterman (5-1)Lacey Waldrop (1-2)-854 July background:lightblue; text-align:center; Date Visiting team Home team Venue Score Win Loss Save Attendance7/1/2015 W Akron Racers (11-9) L Dallas Charge (6-13)Christopher Fields - Westminster, CO 9-1Rachele Fico (1-0)Morgan Melloh (0-3)-7/1/2015 L USSSA Florida Pride (10-5) W Chicago Bandits (14-6)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL0-7Monica Abbott (4-1)Keilani Ricketts (2-1)-9397/2/2015 L Akron Racers (11-10) W Dallas Charge (7-13) Aurora Sports Park - Aurora, CO5-8Lauren Haeger (2-4)Sarah Pauly (5-2)-7/2/2015 L USSSA Florida Pride (10-6) W Chicago Bandits (15-6)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL0-2Michelle Gascoigne (3-1)Cat Osterman (5-2)-8867/3/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-14) W USSSA Florida Pride (11-6) Ned Skeldon Stadium - Maumee, OH0-4 Chelsea Thomas (3-1) Dallas Escobedo (1-4) -1357/4/2015 W Akron Racers (12-10) L Dallas Charge (7-14)The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX7-1Lisa Norris (4-3)Jolene Henderson (2-3)-9507/4/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-15) W USSSA Florida Pride (12-6)Ned Skeldon Stadium - Maumee, OH2-5 Hannah Rogers (2-1) Dagmar Bloeming (0-2) Jordan Taylor (S6)7/5/2015Resumption of June 9 halted gameL Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-16) W Chicago Bandits (16-6)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL 6-7 (10 innings) Tatum Edwards (3-2)Dallas Escobedo (1-5)-7/5/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-17) W Chicago Bandits (17-6)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL3-6Lacey Waldrop (2-2)Emily Weiman (1-4)-9417/5/2015 L Akron Racers (12-11) W Dallas Charge (8-14) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX5-11Vanessa Stokes (4-1)Alison Owen (1-2)-4737/6/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-18) W Chicago Bandits (18-6)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL0-1Monica Abbott (5-1) Haylie Wagner (0-2) -9047/7/2015 L Akron Racers (12-12) W USSSA Florida Pride (13-6)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH1-4Cat Osterman (6-2) Hannah Campbell (0-2)Jordan Taylor (S7)5567/7/2015USSSA Florida PrideAkron Racers Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH Postponed (inclement weather)(Makeup date:July 8)7/7/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-19) W Chicago Bandits (19-6)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL2-3Michelle Gascoigne (4-1)Emma Johnson (1-2)-13947/8/2015 L USSSA Florida Pride (13-7) W Akron Racers (13-12)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH4-5Sarah Pauly (6-2)Hannah Rogers (2-2) -W USSSA Florida Pride (14-7) L Akron Racers (13-13) Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH 5-1Keilani Ricketts (3-1) Rachele Fico (1-1)-7327/9/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (15-7) L Akron Racers (13-14)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH6-4Jordan Taylor (1-1)Lisa Norris (4-4)-5277/9/2015 W Chicago Bandits (20-6) L Dallas Charge (8-15) Allan Saxe Field - UTA, Arlington, TX4-3Kirsten Verdun (3-0)Morgan Melloh (0-4)Lacey Waldrop (S1) 3477/10/2015 W Chicago Bandits (21-6) L Dallas Charge (8-16)The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX1-0Monica Abbott (6-1) Jolene Henderson (2-4) -5787/10/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (16-7) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-20)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA2-1Cat Osterman (7-2) No-HitterMiranda Kramer (0-1)-9867/11/2015 L Chicago Bandits (21-7) W Dallas Charge (9-16) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX0-5Lauren Haeger (3-4)Sara Moulton (3-1) -4477/11/2015Doubleheader/ makeup game W USSSA Florida Pride (17-7) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (5-21) Consol Energy Park - 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Kissimmee, FL1-3Chelsea Thomas (5-2)Miranda Kramer (0-3)Jordan Taylor (S10)7/20/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (9-26) W USSSA Florida Pride (24-9)Champion Stadium - Kissimmee, FL1-7Cat Osterman (10-2)Dallas Escobedo (2-7)-6747/20/2015 W Dallas Charge (12-20) L Akron Racers (14-16)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH9-0Morgan Melloh (1-5)Rachele Fico (1-2)-4697/21/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (9-27) W USSSA Florida Pride (25-9)Champion Stadium - Kissimmee, FL1-3Keilani Ricketts (6-2)Emily Weiman (1-6)Jordan Taylor (S11)6347/21/2015 L Dallas Charge (12-21) W Akron Racers (15-16)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH0-6Sarah Pauly (8-2)Jolene Henderson (2-7) -6167/22/2015 W Akron Racers (16-16) L USSSA Florida Pride (25-10) Champion Stadium - Kissimmee, FL5-4Rachele Fico (2-2)Chelsea Thomas (5-3) -5027/23/2015 L Dallas Charge (12-22) W Chicago Bandits (23-10) The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL0-10Monica Abbott (8-1)Perfect Game Vanessa Stokes (5-2)-15027/23/2015 L Akron Racers (16-17) W USSSA Florida Pride (26-10)Champion Stadium - Kissimmee, FL1-2Cat Osterman (11-2) Lisa Norris (4-6)-7117/24/2015 L Akron Racers (16-18) W USSSA Florida Pride (27-10) Champion Stadium - Kissimmee, FL4-6Keilani Ricketts (7-2)Sarah Pauly (8-3)-6137/24/2015 W Dallas Charge (13-22) L Chicago Bandits (23-11)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL9-2Lauren Haeger (5-5)Michelle Gascoigne (4-3)-16117/25/2015 L Akron Racers (16-19) W USSSA Florida Pride (28-10) Champion Stadium - Kissimmee, FL2-8Chelsea Thomas (6-3) Rachele Fico (2-3)-5687/25/2015 L Dallas Charge (13-23) W Chicago Bandits (24-11) The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL 0-1 (8 innings)Monica Abbott (9-1)Morgan Melloh (1-6)-13867/25/2015 W Akron Racers (17-19) L USSSA Florida Pride (28-11)Champion Stadium - Kissimmee, FL5-1Lisa Norris (5-6)Andi Williamson (0-1) -5787/27/2015 W Dallas Charge (14-23) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (9-28) Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA3-2 (9 innings)Jolene Henderson (3-7)Dallas Escobedo (2-8) -7827/27/2015 L USSSA Florida Pride (28-12) W Chicago Bandits (25-11) The Ballpark at Rosemont - 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Rosemont, IL4-2Haylie Wagner (3-3)Kirsten Verdun (3-1)-1625 August background:lightblue; text-align:center; Date Visiting team Home team Venue Score Win Loss Save Attendance8/1/2015 W Dallas Charge (15-25) L Akron Racers (19-20)Berliner Park, Columbus, OH1-0Morgan Melloh (2-6)Sarah Pauly (9-4)-16598/1/2015 W Pennsylvania Rebellion (12-29) L Chicago Bandits (26-15)Berliner Park, Columbus OH5-3Miranda Kramer (1-3)Michelle Gascoigne (4-5)Emily Weiman (S3)16878/2/2015Pennsylvania RebellionChicago BanditsThe Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL Postponed (inclement weather)(Makeup date:8/3/2015)8/3/2015 L Pennsylvania Rebellion (12-30) W Chicago Bandits (27-15)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL0-3Monica Abbott (12-1)No-hitterHaylie Wagner (3-4)-9898/3/2015 L Dallas Charge (15-26) W USSSA Florida Pride (31-13) Constellation Field - Sugarland, TX2-6Cat Osterman (13-2) Jolene Henderson (3-8)-21228/3/2015 L Akron Racers (19-21) W Chicago Bandits (28-15)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL3-4Lacey Waldrop (3-4)Hannah Campbell (0-3)-4578/4/2015 W Dallas Charge (16-26) L USSSA Florida Pride (31-14) Constellation Field - Sugarland, TX3-0Morgan Melloh (3-6)Keilani Ricketts (7-5)-21938/4/2015 W Akron Racers (20-21) L Chicago Bandits (28-16)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL4-2Rachele Fico (3-3)Sara Moulton (3-2)Sarah Pauly (S2)8398/5/2015 L Akron Racers (20-22) W Chicago Bandits (29-16)The Ballpark at Rosemont - Rosemont, IL2-8Michelle Gascoigne (5-5)Sarah Pauly (9-5)-12658/6/2015 L Dallas Charge (16-27) W USSSA Florida Pride (32-14)St. Mary's University0-4Chelsea Thomas (8-3)Jolene Henderson (3-9)-L Dallas Charge (16-28) W USSSA Florida Pride (33-14)St. Mary's University4-5Jordan Taylor (2-1)Morgan Melloh (3-7)-10508/7/2015Doubleheader/ makeup game L Akron Racers (20-23) W Pennsylvania Rebellion (13-30)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA 1-9Dagmar Bloeming (1-2)Hannah Campbell (0-4)-L Akron Racers (20-24) W Pennsylvania Rebellion (14-30)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA3-4Emma Johnson (4-2)Rachele Fico (3-4)Haylie Wagner (S3)8428/7/2015 W USSSA Florida Pride (33-14) L Dallas Charge (16-29)St. Mary's University7-3Cat Osterman (14-2)Morgan Melloh (3-8)Andi Williamson (S1)14008/8/2015 W Akron Racers (21-24) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (14-31)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA6-0Sarah Pauly (10-5)Miranda Kramer (1-4)-9968/9/2015 W Akron Racers (22-24) L Pennsylvania Rebellion (14-32)Consol Energy Park - Washington, PA2-0Lisa Norris (7-6)Dallas Escobedo (2-9)-7838/9/2015 W Chicago Bandits (30-16) L Dallas Charge (16-30)The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX3-0Monica Abbott (13-1)Jolene Henderson (3-10)-4888/10/2015 L Chicago Bandits (30-17) W Dallas Charge (17-30) The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX 0-3Lauren Haeger (6-7)Lacey Waldrop (3-5)-4588/10/2015 W Pennsylvania Rebellion (15-32) L Akron Racers (22-25)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH9-5Emily Weiman (2-7)Rachele Fico (3-5)-11528/11/2015 W Chicago Bandits (31-17) L Dallas Charge (17-31)The Ballfields at Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX4-3Michelle Gascoigne (6-5)Vanessa Stokes (5-3) Monica Abbott (S1) 4368/11/2015 W Pennsylvania Rebellion (16-32)L Akron Racers (22-26)Firestone Stadium - Akron, OH13-8 (6 innings, rain shortened) Miranda Kramer (2-4) Hannah Campbell (0-5)-1813 Game notes game notes NPF Championship thumb|right|Logo for the 2015 NPF Championship Series The 2015 NPF Championship was scheduled to be played at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, AL beginning August 15. This is the second time Hoover has hosted the championship.Field Set for 2015 National Pro Fastpitch Championship Series http://www.profastpitch.com/news/?article_id=2421 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924082145/http://www.profastpitch.com/news/?article_id=2421 usurped September 24, 2015 ProFastpitch.com 12 August 2015 10 August 2015 The top four teams from the regular season qualify for the championship playoffs. The highest-seeded semifinal winner then hosted the championship final. NPF Semifinals NPF Championship 30px 160px 1 USSSA Florida Pride 2 4 Dallas Charge 0 2 Chicago Bandits 2 3 Akron Racers 0 1 USSSA Florida Pride 0 2 Chicago Bandits 2 2015 NPF SemifinalsUSSSA Pride defeat Dallas Charge, 2-0 Game Date Score Series(USSSA–DAL)1Aug 14USSSA Pride 8, Dallas Charge 0Homeruns Take Center Stage in Opening Day of Championship Series http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5033048 OurSportsCentral.com 22 August 2015 14 August 20151-02Aug 15USSSA Pride 8, Dallas Charge 7Pride Hold on to Sweep Series http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5033606 OurSportsCentral.com 22 August 2015 15 August 20152-0 2015 NPF SemifinalsChicago Bandits defeat Akron Racers, 2-0 Game Date Score Series(CHI-AKR)1Aug 14Chicago Bandits 3, Akron Racers 11-02Aug 15Chicago Bandits 5, Akron Racers 2Bandits Advance to Championship with 5 to 2 Win http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5033603 OurSportsCentral.com 22 August 2015 15 August 20152-0 2015 NPF Championship SeriesChicago Bandits defeat USSSA Pride, 2-0 Game Date Score Series(CHI–USSSA)1Aug 16Chicago Bandits 1, USSSA Pride 0Bandits Steal Game One 1-0 http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5033943 OurSportsCentral.com 22 August 2015 16 August 20151-02Aug 17Chicago Bandits 1, USSSA Pride 0Chicago Bandits bring home NPF championship http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20150817/sports/150819064/ Chicago Daily Herald 22 August 2015 17 August 20152-0 Championship Game Team Top Batter Stats. Chicago Bandits Emily Allard 2-2 USSSA Pride Natasha Watley 1-2 BB Team Pitcher IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Bandits Monica Abbott (W) 7.0 2 0 0 1 8 USSSA Pride Cat Osterman (L) 6.0 4 1 0 1 6 2015 NPF Championship Series MVP PlayerClubStats.Monica AbbottChicago Bandits 3-0 26Ks 0.32 ERA 2SH 0.54 WHIP (7Hs+5BBs/22.0 IP)https://stats.805stats.com/MyStats/League/Player/SKOUSA001-LEAGUE4/SKOUSA001-PERSON1AY Monica Abbott Game Log 2015 Playoffs Stats.805stats.com 2020-07-01 2020-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20200630075516/https://stats.805stats.com/MyStats/League/Player/SKOUSA001-LEAGUE4/SKOUSA001-PERSON1AY dead Statistical leaders Source Batting avg Player (Team) TotalNatasha Watley (USSSA Pride).390Brittany Cervantes (Chicago Bandits).358Jill Barrett (Akron Racers).339Kelly Kretschman (USSSA Pride).338 Amber Patton (Chicago Bandits).338 Slugging pct Player (Team) TotalBrittany Cervantes (Chicago Bandits).670 Nerissa Myers (Akron Racers).556Taylor Schlopy(Akron Racers).530 Kelly Kretschman (USSSA Pride).521Shelby Pendley(USSSA Pride).519 On base pct Player (Team) TotalBrittany Cervantes (Chicago Bandits).507Nerissa Myers (Akron Racers).443Natasha Watley (USSSA Pride).438Taylor Schlopy(Akron Racers).416Kristyn Sandberg (Pennsylvania Rebellion).402 Runs scored Player (Team) TotalTaylor Schlopy(Akron Racers)34Brittany Cervantes (Chicago Bandits)26Jill Barrett (Akron Racers)26Kelly Kretschman (USSSA Pride)242 tied at 23 Hits Player (Team) TotalJill Barrett (Akron Racers)56Emily Allard (Chicago Bandits)51Kelly Kretschman (USSSA Pride)48Amber Patton (Chicago Bandits)48Natasha Watley (USSSA Pride)46 Runs batted in Player (Team) TotalNerissa Myers (Akron Racers)31Megan Wiggins (USSSA Pride)29Taylor Edwards (Chicago Bandits)29Andrea Duran (USSSA Pride)26Taylor Schlopy(Akron Racers)26 Home runs Player (Team) TotalTaylor Schlopy(Akron Racers)10Nerissa Myers (Akron Racers)9Taylor Edwards (Chicago Bandits)9Brittany Cervantes (Chicago Bandits)9 2 tied at 7 Stolen bases Player (Team) TotalEmily Allard (Chicago Bandits)12Kelly Kretschman (USSSA Pride)10Danielle Zymkowitz (Chicago Bandits)8Kahley Novak (Dallas Charge)7AJ Andrews (Chicago Bandits)7 Earned run avg Player (Team) TotalMonica Abbott (Chicago Bandits)0.31Jordan Taylor (USSSA Pride)0.51Cat Osterman (USSSA Pride)1.35Kirsten Verdun (Chicago Bandits)1.52Chelsea Thomas (USSSA Pride)1.73 Batters struck out Player (Team) TotalCat Osterman (USSSA Pride)164Monica Abbott (Chicago Bandits)149Lauren Haeger (Dallas Charge)86Keilani Ricketts (USSSA Pride)83Sarah Pauly (Akron Racers)68 Wins Player (Team) TotalCat Osterman (USSSA Pride)14Monica Abbott (Chicago Bandits)13 Sarah Pauly (Akron Racers)10 Chelsea Thomas (USSSA Pride)8 2 tied at 7 Saves Player (Team) TotalJordan Taylor (USSSA Pride)11Emily Weiman (Pennsylvania Rebellion)3Haylie Wagner (Pennsylvania Rebellion)3 Sarah Pauly (Akron Racers)2 10 tied at 1 Losses Player (Team) TotalJolene Henderson (Dallas Charge)10 Dallas Escobedo (Pennsylvania Rebellion)9 Morgan Melloh (Dallas Charge)8 Emily Weiman (Pennsylvania Rebellion)7 Lauren Haeger (Dallas Charge)7 Annual awards The 2015 NPF Awards Banquet was held at the Hyatt Regency Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama on August 13. The annual awards were presented, and the 2015 All-NPF Team was announced.NPF Kicks Off Championship Series With Annual Awards Banquet http://www.profastpitch.com/news/?article_id=2425 https://web.archive.org/web/20150907190012/http://www.profastpitch.com/news/?article_id=2425 usurped September 7, 2015 ProFastpitch.com 15 August 2015 13 August 2015 AwardPlayerTeamStatPlayer of the Year AwardKelly KretschmanUSSSA Florida Pride hit .338 with 7 HR, and 22 RBIs, made only one error, 10 for 10 in stolen basesPitcher of the YearMonica AbbottChicago Bandits 13-1, 1 SV, 12 complete games and 11 shutouts, 1 no-hitter, 1 perfect game, 146 Ks in 90.1 IPRookie of the Year Shelby PendleyUSSSA Florida Prideled all rookies in SLG, hits, HR, OBP, RBIs, total bases, and runs; ranked second among rookies in batting average and doubles.Offensive Player of the YearBrittany CervantesChicago Banditshit .358 and led the league in SLG and OBP.Defensive Player of the YearCourtney SenasPennsylvania Rebellion.964 fielding percentage with 49 put outs and four assists, the most by an outfielderHome Run AwardTaylor SchlopyAkron Racers10 HRRally Spikes AwardThe Rally Spikes Award is given to the player with the most stolen basesEmily AllardChicago Bandits12 SBNPF TrophyThe NPF Trophy is awarded to the team with the best regular season record.USSSA Florida PrideCoaching Staff of the YearDallas Charge Head Coach Jennifer McFalls and Assistant Coaches Chez Sievers and Michelle GromackiJennie Finch Award The Jennie Finch award is given to the player who best exemplifies the character and qualities of its famous namesake, and who is considered to positively impact the game both on and off the field.Cat OstermanUSSSA Florida Pride Notes note All-NPF Team 2015 All-NPF TeamNPF Kicks Off Championship Series With Annual Awards Banquet https://nfca.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6631:npf-kicks-off-championship-series-with-annual-awards-banquet&catid=116&Itemid=149 NFCA.org 15 August 2015 14 August 2015PositionNameTeam PitcherMonica AbbottChicago Bandits PitcherCat OstermanUSSSA Florida Pride Pitcher Jordan TaylorUSSSA Florida Pride Pitcher Sarah PaulyAkron Racers CatcherTaylor EdwardsChicago Bandits 1st BaseKaitlyn RichardsonDallas Charge 2nd BaseShelby PendleyUSSSA Florida Pride 3rd BaseAndrea DuranUSSSA Florida Pride ShortstopJill BarrettAkron Racers OutfieldKelly KretschmanUSSSA Florida Pride OutfieldTaylor SchlopyAkron Racers OutfieldNatasha WatleyUSSSA Florida Pride At-LargeBrittany CervantesChicago Bandits At-LargeKelley MontalvoAkron Racers At-LargeAmber PattonChicago Bandits At-LargeKristyn SandbergPennsylvania Rebellion At-LargeMegan WigginsUSSSA Florida Pride At-LargeTammy WilliamsChicago Bandits See also Sports List of professional sports leagues List of professional sports teams in the United States and Canada References External links National Pro Fastpitch Category:Softball in the United States Category:2015 in women's softball Category:2015 in American women's sports