Monett Varsity Lady cubs Claims Lead in Fifth Inning to Defeat Reeds Spring Wolves Varsity

Monett Varsity Lady cubs defeated Reeds Spring Wolves Varsity 19-6 on Thursday after taking the lead late in the game.  The game was tied at five with Monett Varsity Lady cubs batting in the top of the fifth when Madeline Mettlach singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

Both offenses were strong at the plate as Monett Varsity Lady cubs collected eight hits and Reeds Spring Wolves Varsity five in the high-scoring affair

Monett Varsity Lady cubs scored ten runs in the sixth inning.  Monett Varsity Lady cubs put the pressure on, lead by walks by Ashtyn Blakey and Abby Inman,  by Halle Schoen and Jayden Hohensee, a single by Inman,  by Molly Poole, and an error on a ball put in play by Allyson Inman.

Inman was the winning pitcher for Monett Varsity Lady cubs. The righty surrendered three runs on two hits over three innings, walking one.

Alexis Baskins took the loss for Reeds Spring Wolves Varsity. The pitcher surrendered 12 runs on eight hits over five and a third innings.

Kendra Parsons started the game for Monett Varsity Lady cubs. The bulldog lasted three innings, allowing three hits and three runs while striking out two

Monett Varsity Lady cubs tallied eight hits on the day.  Mettlach, Inman, and Natalie Rivera all collected multiple hits for Monett Varsity Lady cubs.  Rivera, Inman, and Mettlach each collected two hits to lead Monett Varsity Lady cubs.  Poole led Monett Varsity Lady cubs with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with eight stolen bases.

Mariah Geniuk led Reeds Spring Wolves Varsity with two hits in three at bats.