July 10, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Auburn junior third baseman Kasey Cooper and Team USA earned the silver medal at the World Cup of Softball on Sunday evening. Cooper and Team USA went 5-1 in the tournament, including winning the opening five games against as many different countries before falling to Japan in the final game, 2-1.
Cooper reached base in the top of the seventh after being hit by a pitch and represented the go-ahead run, but Japan retired the next two batters to end the contest. In the game, Cooper started at third and recorded an out on the only chance she had in the field.
Overall, the Dothan, Ala. native tallied three hits, including two doubles, in the 13-team tournament. Cooper recorded six RBI and had at least one in four of the six games played.
Team USA will next take on the XV WBSC Women's World Championship, July 15-24, in Surrey, B.C., Canada. Cooper and Team USA open with Israel, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. For the full schedule, please click here.