Monica Abbott pitches one-hit shutout for Team USA

Monica Abbott pitches one-hit shutout for Team USA.

Former Tennessee softball player Monica Abbott pitched for Team USA in the Olympics on Wednesday.

Abbott, one of the most decorated players in Lady Vols’ softball history, pitched a one-hit shutout complete game as Team USA defeated Canada, 1-0.

She recorded nine strikeouts against Canada.

Abbott has recorded 12 strikeouts in eight innings pitched and has allowed one hit in the Olympics.

Abbott pitched one scoreless inning en route to recording a save in Team USA’s 2-0 victory in its Olympic opener on Tuesday against Italy.

Texas pitcher Cat Osterman surrendered one hit over six innings in Tuesday night’s opener for Team USA (2-0).

Team USA plays Mexico on Saturday at 1:30 a.m. EDT.

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