Two Beavers Set for WBSC U-19 Women's World Cup

CORVALLIS – Two Beavers will represent their countries at the 2019 World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) U-19 Women's Softball World Cup in Irvine, Calif. Frankie Hammoude (USA) and incoming freshman, Grace Messmer (Canada) will be present for the event, which will run Aug. 10-17.

The WBSC U-19 Women's Softball World Cup has been staged every two years and features the best 16 junior National Teams spanning all five Olympic continents battling for the title of World Champions at Bill Barber Park in Irvine, Calif.

Hammoude, an All-Freshman selection, batted .270 during her freshman season at OSU with 30 hits, 10 home runs, 17 runs and 31 RBI. She held a .550 slugging percentage and was…