AUSL | Opening Weekend Recap

The inaugural weekend of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) was an electrifying debut—packed stadiums, star turns, and standout moments from Opening Day on June 7–8, 2025.

Mckenzie Clark hitting a home run against the Blaze.

Opening Weekend Recap

Bandits 3, Talons 1 (June 7 – Rosemont, IL)

• Erin Coffel delivered a dramatic two-run triple in the 3rd inning—the first go‑ahead RBI in AUSL regular‑season history—sealing a 3–1 victory for the Bandits.

• Lexi Kilfoyl shined on the mound, with 4 innings of solid work, followed by Taylor McQuillin's three-relief close, holding the Talons in check.

• Sierra Sacco hit the first homer of the league—a solo shot for the Talons off Montana Fouts—historic but not enough.

  
  

Volts 5, Blaze 1 (June 7 – Wichita, KS)

• The Volts surged in the 8th inning thanks to McKenzie Clark's mammoth three‑run homer—lifting them to a commanding 5–1 lead.

• Starter Rachel Garcia was dominant: 7 innings, 1 run, 8 strikeouts, and no runs allowed after the first inning .

  
  

Standout Stories

• Erin Coffel etched her name in history with that clutch triple, setting the tone for the Bandits’ undefeated weekend push.

• McKenzie Clark’s thunderous homer not only shifted momentum in a key game—it symbolized the power and emotional peaks AUSL offers.

• Rachel Garcia showcased veteran poise; her 8-K performance in an inaugural match had fans buzzing.

• The emergence of Sierra Sacco, a “golden ticket” draftee, scoring the league’s first homer, hints at the top-tier talent scouted from the college ranks.

BASEBALL ENZYME WASHED TEE

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The AUSL’s grand opening weekend delivered on its promise—thrilling moments, iconic firsts, packed venues, and widescale broadcast reach.

With top-tier talent, production value, and fan enthusiasm, it’s clear: the league isn’t just starting—it’s making an impact.

If the rest of the season maintains this energy, the AUSL has the potential to carve a lasting place in the pro sports landscape.

Where to watch the games: 40 games on ESPN networks, 32 on MLB.com/MLB.TV, 5 on MLB Network, and regional outlets