NEVADA, Mo. — Webb City’s late-game rally fell short, as Nevada held on for an 11-8 victory over the Cardinals on Monday in the opener of the 2022 prep softball season at Bushwhacker Field.
The Cardinals trailed 8-4 when they plated three runs in the top of the sixth inning. But the Tigers responded with three runs in the bottom half.
The visitors made things interesting late in the game, scoring once and threatening to do further damage in the seventh before the hosts recorded the final out.
Webb City’s Kylee Sargent went 3-for-4 with two doubles and scored three runs, while Liz Rhuems drove in three runs.
Dawsyn Decker and Lily Hall added two hits apiece for the Cardinals, while Jensyn Pickett, Decker and Sargent added one RBI apiece.
Laney Taylor took the loss. She went 3 1/3 innings in the circle, allowing six runs, three earned, on five hits and two walks.
Jo Jarmin pitched 2 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on six hits.
Nevada’s Peyton Eaton was the winning pitcher. She allowed seven earned runs on 10 hits and struck out five.
Ella Heathman drove in three runs on three hits, including a home run. Kirstin Buck added two hits for the Tigers, while Skyler Burns drove in two runs.
Both squads have been assigned to Class 4 District 7 this season.
Nevada improved to 3-2 on the season. The Tigers are at Cassville on Tuesday.
Webb City (0-1) hosts Wyandotte (Okla.) at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the home opener.
