August 3, 2009
Tincher hurls no-hitter at Pan Am Qualifier
The Notebook

Former Hokie softball star Angela Tincher tossed a no-hitter Monday at the Pan American Qualifier in Maracay, Venezuela in a three-inning shortened game. Tincher limited Panama to just one runner via a walk and struck out six as the USA beat Panama 22-0. The USA is 5-0 in the tournament, outscoring opponents 6-0.

 

On Sunday, Tincher even got a rare appearance at the plate in a 21-0 win over Equador. It was her first appearance at the plate in a game – not counting town league slow pitch softball after she graduated – since high school. Unfortunately, she struck out swinging.

 

She also pitched two innings in a 7-0 win over Brazil, allowing one infield hit with six strikeouts.

 

The U.S. will take part in another double header Tuesday with El Salvador at 1 p.m. and the Dominican Republic at 3:30 p.m. The team will play a single game on Wednesday and Thursday before the playoffs and medal round begin.

 

You can keep up with the team at USA Softball's Web Site.

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