Cairo used a hot start to cruise to a 13-1 victory at La Plata Monday. The Lady Cats scored five runs on six hits in the opening frame.
Along with Cross, Chloe Brumley and Kylee Dodge hit RBI singles and Paige Westhues added an RBI double in the first. In the third, Millie Zike had an RBI single and Kailey Kearns a two-run double. Mallori Hankins connected with a two-run double in the seventh, which was part of a three-hit night for her. Westhues and Kearns also had three hits. Every batter in the lineup had at least one hit. La Plata’s lone run came in the seventh when Macy Davidson reached on an error then scored on a groundout by Emma Ralston.
Cross shined in the circle for Cairo, striking out nine and surrendering just three hits to be named the Freeman Financial and Insurance Outstanding Player of the Game. The Lady Cats are now 18-5 while La Plata falls to 17-6.
Cairo coach Jennifer Matthews Postgame:
La Plata coach Wendi Travis Postgame:
