A young Republic lineup had state-ranked Webb City on the ropes for six innings. But the Cardinals erupted for four runs in the top of the 7th to beat the Tigers 8-7.
Republic got a strong start from sophomore pitcher Nathan Strobel. He pitched six innings, allowing four runs, before being relieved after he walked the leadoff man in the 7th inning.
The Tigers had broken on top with five runs in the bottom of the 1st. Nathan Strobel and Austin Beckner each drove in a run, and freshman Cole Hurst doubled with the bases loaded to make the score 5-0. Beckner and Hurst each added another RBI in the bottom of the 3rd.
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