Lady Gladiator Softball helps “Strikeout Cancer” by hosting Pink-out

Image: The Lady Gladiators pink-out on Wednesday to help “Strikeout Cancer.”

The Lady Gladiators pink-out on Wednesday to help “Strikeout Cancer.” (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Lady Gladiator Kelsey Nelson warms up in the outfield.

Freshman Lady Gladiator Kelsey Nelson warms up in the outfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: A field of pink, the Lady Gladiators head in to the dugout.

A field of pink, the Lady Gladiators head in to the dugout. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Madison Washington sports her Lady Gladiator Softball 2012 Strikeout Cancer shirt before the game against Maypearl.

Freshman Madison Washington sports her Lady Gladiator Softball 2012 Strikeout Cancer shirt before the game against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud to be dawning pink shirts under their uniforms are junior Katie Byers and sophomore Paige Westbrook.

Proud to be dawning pink shirts under their uniforms are junior Katie Byers and sophomore Paige Westbrook. (Barry Byers)

Image: Pretty in pink! Karen Mathiowetz, a 1968 graduate of Italy High School and cancer survivor, tosses the opening-pitch to Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards. Mathiowetz, who is no stranger to the mound, lofted an underhand pitch directly over the plate to Richards doing her part to “Strikeout Cancer” during Italy’s pink-out game against the Maypearl Lady Panthers.

Pretty in pink! Karen Mathiowetz, a 1968 graduate of Italy High School and cancer survivor, tosses the opening-pitch to Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards. Mathiowetz, who is no stranger to the mound, lofted an underhand pitch directly over the plate to Richards doing her part to “Strikeout Cancer” during Italy’s pink-out game against the Maypearl Lady Panthers. (Barry Byers)

Image: Red, white and pink? Italy and Maypearl show respect to the American flag.

Red, white and pink? Italy and Maypearl show respect to the American flag. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Bailey Deborde(1) are determined to beat Maypearl and defeat cancer.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Bailey Deborde(1) are determined to beat Maypearl and defeat cancer.

Image: Old friends. Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards high fives a familiar face.

Old friends. Lady Gladiator catcher Alyssa Richards high fives a familiar face. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Bailey Bumpus stretches out for a catch.

Senior Lady Gladiator Bailey Bumpus stretches out for a catch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alyssa Richards gets to work behind the plate for Italy.

Alyssa Richards gets to work behind the plate for Italy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Honored guest Karen Mathiowetz and her husband Brian Mathiowetz don matching pink shirts and matching Italy bleacher seats while watching Italy and Maypearl duke it out on the diamond.

Honored guest Karen Mathiowetz and her husband Brian Mathiowetz don matching pink shirts and matching Italy bleacher seats while watching Italy and Maypearl duke it out on the diamond. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Lady Gladiator Megan Richards battles at the plate and fouls one off.

Senior Lady Gladiator Megan Richards battles at the plate and fouls one off. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Jaclynn Lewis was productive swinging the bat against Maypearl.

Freshman Jaclynn Lewis was productive swinging the bat against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lady Gladiator pitcher Megan Richards does her part to “Strikeout Cancer” during the pink-out game.

Lady Gladiator pitcher Megan Richards does her part to “Strikeout Cancer” during the pink-out game. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alma Suaste(7) singles for Lady Gladiator head coach Jennifer Reeves who looks on from third base.

Alma Suaste(7) singles for Lady Gladiator head coach Jennifer Reeves who looks on from third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) had a solid game at first base and collects another put-out against Maypearl.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) had a solid game at first base and collects another put-out against Maypearl. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Madison Washington(2) stalks the Lady Panthers from second base.

Italy’s Madison Washington(2) stalks the Lady Panthers from second base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Jaclynn Lewis(15) hits again but she’s not a hit with Maypearl’s fans.

Jaclynn Lewis(15) hits again but she’s not a hit with Maypearl’s fans. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shop talk during a timeout on the field. Madison Washington(2), Katie Byers(13), Paige Westbrook(10), Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Alyssa Richards(9) compare notes at third base.

Shop talk during a timeout on the field. Madison Washington(2), Katie Byers(13), Paige Westbrook(10), Jaclynn Lewis(15) and Alyssa Richards(9) compare notes at third base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Megan Richards strikes out a Maypearl batter and cancer all in one pitch. That was some pitch as little sister Alyssa Richards makes the catch.

Megan Richards strikes out a Maypearl batter and cancer all in one pitch. That was some pitch as little sister Alyssa Richards makes the catch. (Barry Byers)

Image: Freshman Bailey Eubank(11) tries to slap her way onto first base.

Freshman Bailey Eubank(11) tries to slap her way onto first base. (Barry Byers)

Image: Katie Byers(13) respectfully requests a moment to catch her breath and then get to her feet after successfully stealing third base. Apparantly, it’s uphill between second and third base.:))

Katie Byers(13) respectfully requests a moment to catch her breath and then get to her feet after successfully stealing third base. Apparantly, it’s uphill between second and third base.:)) (Barry Byers)

Image: The Italy Lady Gladiator Softball Team hosted Pink-out Wednesday night to help “Strikeout Cancer” with Italy defeating Maypearl 4-0. *Back row*: Bailey DeBorde, Bailey Bumpus, Bailey Eubank, Madison Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Alma Suaste and Paige Westbrook. Front row: Katie Byers, Jaclynn Lewis, Megan Richards and Alyssa Richards.

The Italy Lady Gladiator Softball Team hosted Pink-out Wednesday night to help “Strikeout Cancer” with Italy defeating Maypearl 4-0. *Back row*: Bailey DeBorde, Bailey Bumpus, Bailey Eubank, Madison Washington, Kelsey Nelson, Alma Suaste and Paige Westbrook. Front row: Katie Byers, Jaclynn Lewis, Megan Richards and Alyssa Richards. (Barry Byers)

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