The Republic Lady Tigers had gone 11 consecutive innings without scoring when they exploded for seven runs to score a come-from-behind win over Carthage. The Lady Tigers trailed 1-0 heading into the bottom of the 6th when Republic got the offense rolling.
The Lady Tigers tied the game when Lauren Strobel reached on a bases-loaded error by the pitcher. Carthage forced a runner out at home to keep the game tied 1-1.
With two outs, Stephanie Eckhoff drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single. That put the Lady Tigers ahead 3-1, and they scored four more to put the game away.
Previously in the day, Republic had beaten Lebanon 7-0, then lost to Truman 6-0.
Next up in the tournament, Bolivar tonight. I’ll have details on that game when they come in.
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