Bergeron shines during Pan American Games

Notre Dame’s Maci Bergeron’s first appearance on a big stage is proving to be a hit.
Actually a lot of hits.
Playing on the U-18 Women’s National Softball team, the Pios’ senior and LSU signee has helped USA bolt out to a 3-0 record in pool play by hitting for a .625 clip in dominant victories over Argentina, Colombia and Peru heading into yesterday’s contest against Puerto Rico in the Super Round.
USA rolled to a 9-0 victory over Argentina in their opening round game on Saturday and then cruised past Colombia, 29-0 on Sunday. Their 13-0 victory over Peru Monday earned them the top seed in Group A.
Against Argentina, Bergeron went 0-1 at the plate with a deep flyout to center field and she was hit by a pitch.
The standout had a breakout game against Colombia where she belted out four hits and scored three runs. She singled twice to right field and once to left in a 26-run second inning and then singled again to right field in the third and final inning.
Against Peru, Bergeron logged a two-run single in the first inning, grounded out to shortstop in the second and drew a walk in the third inning.
Also, in an exhibition game prior to the tournament, Bergeron launched a solo home run in a scrimmage against Puerto Rico.
The Americans are looking to advance to Wednesday’s finals where they hope to lay claim to the Gold Medal at the first-ever Junior Pan American Games.
Bergeron and Team USA will then travel to Lima, Peru to compete in the U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup beginning on Monday, Dec. 6.