FORSYTH, Mo. — Diamond hung crooked numbers on the scoreboard in the second, third, fourth and fifth innings on the way to a 10-5 win over Forsyth on Monday.
The Wildcats took control with two runs in the second and three more in the third before Forsyth got on the scoreboard with two runs in the third. Diamond answered with a three-run fourth and two more runs scoring in the fifth to secure the momentum in the win.
Lauren Turner earned the win after allowing two unearned runs on two hits, three walks and seven strikeouts in three innings. Caitlin Suhrie allowed three unearned runs on two hits, four walks and six strikeouts in four innings.
Lindsey Essary took the loss after allowing 10 runs, seven earned, on 10 hits, three walks and two strikeouts in five innings.
Grace Frazier had three hits and scored a run for Diamond, while Talyn Daniels had three hits, four RBI and scored two runs. Turner had two hits, including a double, drove in one and scored one. Suhrie had two hits and scored two runs.
Diamond hosts Ash Grove on Tuesday.
