The Republic Tigers got all the runs they needed in the top of the 2nd, when they took a 1-0 lead at Hillcrest. But they were nowhere near finished. The Tigers added three more in the 3rd, seven in the 4th, and a single run in the 5th on the way to a 12-0 blowout win.
Riley Norris had three hits, including a triple, and four runs batted in to lead the Tigers’ offense. Cole Hurst added two hits for the Tigers. Dustin Eby and Austin Beckner each drove in two runs.
Nathan Strobel pitched a five-inning complete game for Republic, striking out ten and allowing just one hit. Strobel walked one batter in the shutout victory.
Republic improves to 2-2 this season. They’re back in action at Cassville tomorrow.
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