Key Takeaways:
- Sierra Sacco-Ferrie made her Team USA debut in a four-game series against Australia, helping the U.S. Women’s National Team sweep the series in run-rule fashion.
- Sacco-Ferrie started in the first three games, scoring in every contest and splitting time between right and left field.
- The former Mississippi State All-American hit two solo home runs and stole a base in the series.
- Team USA’s focus now turns to the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup, with the Group Stage hosted in Oklahoma City in 2026.
- Seventeen Bulldogs have now played for a national team, with Sacco-Ferrie joining assistant coach Zac Shaw in representing Mississippi State at the highest level.
Introduction to Sierra Sacco-Ferrie’s Debut
Sierra Sacco-Ferrie made a impressive debut for the U.S. Women’s National Team, helping the team sweep a four-game series against Australia in run-rule fashion. The former Mississippi State All-American started in the first three games, scoring in every contest and splitting time between right and left field. In her first start, Sacco-Ferrie drew a walk and came home on a wild pitch, and in her only other plate appearance, she singled for her first career hit on the international stage.
Sacco-Ferrie’s Performance in the Series
Sacco-Ferrie’s performance in the series was outstanding, with the highlight being her two solo home runs. In the second game, she stole a base and scored twice, and in the third game, she launched a solo home run to begin the U.S. half of the first inning. The following day, she came off the bench as a pinch hitter and again left the yard for a solo shot. Her impressive performance earned her a spot in the starting lineup, and she did not disappoint. Sacco-Ferrie’s stats for the series were impressive, with a.375 batting average, 2 home runs, and 5 runs scored.
Team USA’s Upcoming Schedule
Team USA’s focus now turns to the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup, with the Group Stage hosted in Oklahoma City in 2026. The Americans will look to clinch a berth in the World Cup Finals hosted in Australia in 2027 before returning to Olympic competition in Los Angeles in 2028. The team’s performance in the series against Australia was a promising start to the new year, and they will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming tournaments.
Mississippi State’s Representation on the National Team
Sacco-Ferrie joins a long list of Mississippi State players who have represented their country on the national team. Seventeen Bulldogs have now played for a national team, with Sacco-Ferrie joining assistant coach Zac Shaw in representing Mississippi State at the highest level. Shaw is the captain of the U.S. Men’s National Team that won bronze at the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup and gold at the World Games in 2025. Other notable Bulldogs who have represented their country include Mia Davidson, who was part of the gold medal-winning U.S. Women’s National Team at the 2024 Women’s Softball World Cup, and M-Club Hall of Famer Iyhia McMichael, who is an assistant coach for the U.S. U-15 Women’s National Team.
Conclusion and Future Prospects
In conclusion, Sierra Sacco-Ferrie’s debut for the U.S. Women’s National Team was a resounding success, with the team sweeping the series against Australia in run-rule fashion. Sacco-Ferrie’s impressive performance earned her a spot in the starting lineup, and she will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming tournaments. With the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup on the horizon, Team USA will look to clinch a berth in the World Cup Finals and ultimately return to Olympic competition in Los Angeles in 2028. For more information on the Bulldog softball program, follow on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram by searching "HailStateSB".