Ellen Roberts pitches Australia to win over Puerto Rico

Ellen Roberts was brilliant this afternoon at Hoover Met Stadium, leading Australia to a key win over Puerto Rico, 3-0, to even their record at 1-1. The right-handed pitcher tossed a complete-game shutout with 7 strikeouts, while only allowing 4 hits.

Australia took the lead in the bottom of the third inning on a sacrifice fly by Taylah Tsitsikronis. In the sixth frame, Jade Wall hit a solo home run to right field to add one more run, while pinch runner Stephanie Trzcinski scored from third on a wild pitch.

For Puerto Rico, the losing pitcher was Xeana Dung, who pitched 5.1 innings allowing 4 hits, 3 runs, and 4 walks. 

Australia and Puerto Rico's win-loss records both move to 1-1. On day 3, Australia will face Mexico at 10 a.m. and Puerto Rico will close Group A playing Japan.