![]() ![]() That lead would hold through the final three outs of the game as the Stars went 1-2-3 inning in the top of the seventh to seal the 2-0 Championship victory. The game remained scoreless through the first five innings before Region 10 Stars managed to take advantage of a defensive miscue by Region 5 Freedom to give them a two-run edge. On the opposing side, Madelyn Doty and Abby Atlkinson split time in the circle and combined for eight strikeouts for Region 5 Freedom. The powerhouse pitchers only allowed two hits while giving up no runs in the 2-0 victory against the talented Region 5 team. Lily Hauser started the title game off strong followed by Malaya Majam-Finch who struck out three batters and dominantly closed the game. The Championship contest was a tight defensive battle between the two teams. The Freedom offense exploded in their third game of the day with 10 runs on 14 hits to come out on top 10-2 against Region 5 Stars, advancing them to the winner-take-all game against Region 10 Stars. Region 5 Stars started the day strong, scoring six runs in each of their first two games, defeating Region 1 Freedom 6-1 and Region 3 Stars 6-0. Three players from the Corona Angels represented the Region 10 Team Stars (l-r) Charlotte Baum, Malaya Majam-Finch and Dailynn Battee. ![]() The Region 5 team outscored their opponents 22-3 throughout their first three games while limiting their opponents to seven hits compared to their impressive total of 35. Meeting the Stars in the final game of the night was Region 5 Freedom who held an undefeated 3-0 record through bracket play. In the semi-final matchup, Region 10 Stars met Region 10 Freedom and came out on top with a 3-1 victory to send them to the Championship Game. The Stars came out swinging with 12 hits in their first game of the day, defeating Region 3 Stripes 4-1 before taking down Region 2 Stars 5-3 in their second contest. Region 10 Stars made their way to the Championship Game by scoring a total of 14 runs on 31 hits through single-elimination bracket play. Click HEREto recap Day 1 (Saturday) action.Click HEREto see our preview article titled: Club News: 24 Teams in OKC to Compete in This Weekend’s 5th-Annual USA Softball All-American Games.The 2021 USA Softball All-American Games came to a close on Sunday as Region 10 Stars dominated through single-elimination bracket play with an undefeated 4-0 record while claiming a 2-0 shutout win over Region 5 Freedom in their final matchup of the weekend to earn the coveted All-American Games Championship title. Region 10 Team Stars, winners of the USA Softball 12U All-American Games. ![]()
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