Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity Runs Away With Early Lead in Victory

Monett Varsity Lady cubs watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 10-3 loss to Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity on Thursday.  Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity scored on a walk by Kaylee Schlenker, a single by Katie Faulk, a walk by Phoebe Gardner, and a double by Dakota Hale in the second inning.

The Monett Varsity Lady cubs struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity, giving up ten runs.

Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity pulled away for good with six runs in the second inning.  In the second Schlenker drew a walk, scoring one run, Faulk singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Gardner drew a walk, scoring one run, and Hale doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring three runs.

Maddy Meierer earned the win for Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity. The pitcher lasted seven innings, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out 11.

Kendra Parsons took the loss for Monett Varsity Lady cubs. The hurler allowed three hits and six runs over one and one-third innings.

Madeline Mettlach and Allyson Inman each collected one hit to lead Monett Varsity Lady cubs.  Monett Varsity Lady cubs didn't commit a single error in the field. Natalie Rivera had the most chances in the field with seven.

Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity had 11 hits in the game.  Hale and Gardner all collected multiple hits for Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity.  Hale led Nixa Lady Eagles  Varsity with four hits in five at bats.