Roth Continues Strong Play at Pan Am Qualifier
August 05, 2009 | Softball
Aug. 5, 2009
MARACAY, Venezuela - - University of Louisville catcher Melissa Roth went 2-for-3 with a double and a single and an RBI as the USA Pan American Qualifier Team defeated Belize 15-0 (4 innings) Wednesday, at the Pan American Qualifier in Maracay, Venezuela. The USA (8-0) has one more pool play game, Thursday at 5 p.m. (ET) against undefeated Cuba, before entering medal rounds on Friday.
Live stats will be provided for the remainder of the games at www.usasoftball.com
Melissa Roth's Wednesday Blog
"Today was a good day starting with a team brunch at the deli across the street from the hotel. We had our game against Belize and did very well, winning 15-0.
The best parts of our days are afterwards, when we get the opportunities to take team pictures with the other teams. It is all very hectic but exciting at the same time. Getting to sign autographs and take pictures with the people from Venezuela it is so surreal. Also being able to have my mother and grandfather here is a great experience in itself. Having my family here to take in the experience with me is better than anything I could have asked for."
About Melissa Roth
As a junior, Roth led the Cardinals in virtually every offensive category this season including team-high numbers in batting average (.444), home runs (16), RBI (53), runs scored (64), slugging percentage (.870) and on-base percentage (.566). The 2009 BIG EAST Player of the Year, and NFCA All-America selection. The All-Great Lakes Region team member and was also a four-time league Player of the Week this season. Roth recently became the first Louisville player to be invited to the USA Softball National Team Selection Camp and member of the USA Softball National Team Program.
About the Pan American Qualifier
The Pan American qualifier consists of 22 teams and will qualify the USA for the ISF Women's Fast Pitch World Championships next year in Oklahoma City as well as the Pan American Games in 2011 held in Guadalajara, Mexico. The team will be competing in ten pool play games before play offs begin on Aug. 7. The championship game is set for Aug.9.
