Texas State associate head coach Cat Osterman pitched nine scoreless innings on Tuesday for a complete-game shutout as the USA Women's National Softball Team defeated China, 1-0, at the International Cup in Columbus, Georgia.
Osterman stayed within double-digit pitches, throwing 99 times during the contest and striking out a dozen batters without a walk. The game-winning run came in the third inning when infielder Valerie Arioto hit an RBI single to bring outfielder Haylie McCleney home.
"This win was big," Osterman said. "It was exciting to go seven innings. I found some good timing in the middle of the game, which made it a lot of fun. The team is coming together, and I am excited to see what we can do together."
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