Erika Piancastelli catching

Piancastelli becomes captain of Orange team and makes trade with Team Sanders

Athletes Unlimited
Sep 11, 2020

Following the departure of Aleshia Ocasio, who left the league due to a family emergency, catcher Erika Piancastelli will assume the role as Captain for week three play as decided by the softball Player Executive Committee. Piancastelli is currently fifth on the Leaderboard and was the highest ranked player on the Orange team after Ocasio announced her departure.  

Team Piancastelli traded outfielder Emily Crane to Team Sanders in exchange for pitcher Karissa Hovinga, marking the first trade in Athletes Unlimited history.

Team Sanders will square off against Team Piancastelli to kick off week three action of Athletes Unlimited Softball on Saturday, Sept. 12 on ESPN3 at 1PM ET/12 PM CT.

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