Mara Lakey didn’t allow a hit at Monett. (File photo by Steve Rackley / Flat Top Photos)

Lakey Leads Lady Tigers in Blowout at Monett

Mara Lakey had three base hits at the plate, and in the circle, she didn’t allow Monett to get even one. Lakey threw a four-inning no-hitter as Republic mauled Monett 15-0 Friday. Her three hits and three RBIs also led Republic’s offensive attack.

The Lady Tigers scored a single run in the first inning when Jenna Belcher walked, stole second, stole third, and scored on a passed ball.

Three more runs scored in the second. Jaci West singled and stole second, then scored on a double by Annabelle Gerhardt-Hobbs. Megan Heavin followed that with an RBI triple, and Ella Young singled home Heavin to make the score 4-0.

In the third, Republic scored two more to take a 6-0 lead, then they exploded for nine more runs in the fourth. The inning included a double and single by Lakey, a triple by EmmaLee Essary, and singles by West and Gerhardt-Hobbs.

In addition to Lakey’s three base hits, Republic got two hits each from West, Gerhardt-Hobbs, and Heavin.

Lakey struck out five and didn’t walk a hitter in completing her no-hit start.

Republic improves to 5-2. The Lady Tigers host Neosho on September 7.

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