NEOSHO, Mo. — A pair of four-run innings propelled Seneca to an 8-1 win over Neosho on Tuesday at Roy B. Shaver Field.
Seneca improved to 14-11, while Neosho fell to 4-22.
The Wildcats pushed across a single tally in the first inning, as Brett Slavens walked and later scored on Wyatt Keplar’s two-out RBI single to center. The hosts would not score again.
The Indians took the lead by plating four runs with two outs in the fourth.
Drew Sampson and Lance Stephens hit back to back doubles to tie the game at one.
After Connor Ackerson walked, Lincoln Renfro lined a two-run single into left before Tanner Nesvold recorded an RBI single through the left side to give Seneca a 4-1 lead.
The Indians extended their lead with a four-run fifth.
Titus Atkins singled and later scored on a wild pitch and Alex Stephens added a sac fly.
Nesvold delivered a two-run single into right, giving the Indians an 8-1 advantage.
Nesvold drove in four runs on two hits, while Sampson had two RBI and scored twice.
Lance Stephens started and went three innings for the Indians, allowing one run on four hits. Atkins went the final four innings and did not allow a run.
Lane Yost started for Neosho and gave up four runs on five hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings.
Carter Fenske and Slavens both pitched in relief for the Wildcats.
At the plate, Neosho was limited to six singles and a double from Ryan Cargile.
Seneca meets Mount Vernon at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Class 4 District 12 tournament.
Neosho is at Carl Junction at 5 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Class 5 District 6 tournament.
