Stephanie Eckhoff struck out ten batters and allowed only two hits for the second game in a row, as Republic beat Reeds Spring on the road 3-1.
The Lady Tigers trailed for the first time on the young season after Reeds Spring scored an unearned run in the bottom of the third.
A half-inning later, Republic struck back. Morgan Cantrell led off with a single, went to second on a sacrifice by Caty Eby, and advanced to third on a passed ball. Lauren Strobel drew a walk, and Eckhoff reached on a bunt single. Rachael Michaelis gave the Lady Tigers the lead with an RBI single, driving home two. Later in the inning, Taylor Gold drew a bases loaded walk to make the score 3-1.
Eckhoff had two hits and a walk to lead the Lady Tigers offense. Gold led the team with two RBIs.
The win improves Republic’s record to 2-0. The Lady Tigers return to action Monday in their first home game, against Monett.
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In the JV game, the Lady Tigers scored four runs in the first inning on the way to a 6-4 victory. Emily Hall was 2-for-2 for Republic. Molly Carter added two hits for Republic.
The JV Lady Tigers also run their record to 2-0.
