The Republic Lady Tigers left no doubt about who’s in charge at their new ballpark. Republic scored in every inning, and destroyed Monett 16-1 in their inaugural game at the new park.
Every starter got at least one base hit for the Lady Tigers. They were led by Amanda Snider, who slugged the first-ever home run in the new park. She was 2-for-3 with 5 runs batted in. Payton Appleberry was 3-for-4. Carlie Campbell, Stephanie Eckhoff, Rachael Michaelis, Lakin Ramsey and Bre Hemphill all had two hits apiece.
The Lady Tigers fell behind 1-0 on an unearned run in the top of the 1st, but bounced back with 4 in the bottom of the inning. Republic scored 6 runs in the 2nd, 2 more in the 3rd, and 4 in the 4th.
The 1st-inning unearned run was the only one Eckhoff would allow all night. She pitched a 4-inning complete game, striking out six.
The win improves Republic’s record to 3-0. Monett suffered its first loss, and falls to 4-1.
The Republic JV team also won, 2-1.
After the games, I caught up to Coach Mike Thorne to talk to him about the big night. You can click play to listen below.
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