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Snyder leftfielder Telsa Rinehart throws the ball to second during Thursday’s game against Forsan at the Snyder Softball Invitational. The Lady Tigers ended a seven-game losing streak with a 12-1 victory.
The Snyder Lady Tigers may want to play more often at Cates Field.
Snyder snapped a seven-game losing streak by winning three games at the Snyder Softball Invitational on Thursday.
The Lady Tigers (9-8) defeated Forsan 12-1, Colorado City 4-2 and Haskell 7-1.
“That’s what we needed after losing those games,” Lady Tiger head coach Liz Kimbell said. “We got the bats working and played good defense. All three pitchers did well.”
Hailey Morris hit three home runs with eight RBIs during the day.
“Hailey was patient against the pitchers,” Kimbell said. “She did a good job of making the adjustment.”
Snyder 12, Forsan 1
The Lady Tigers scored four runs in the bottom of the first inning highlighted by a two-run triple by Morris. Shayde Millican had a sacrifice fly and James and an RBI single.
In the second inning, Leatherwood had an RBI triple and Nicole Clark hit an RBI single. Morris added a two-run home run and Jeana Avalos’ sacrifice fly gave Snyder a 9-0 lead.
Snyder added three runs in the fourth, highlighted by Morris’ solo home run.
Snyder 4, Colorado City 2
Millican broke a 2-2 tie in the third inning with a home run. Leatherwood added an RBI double and Claudia Gutierrez hit an RBI double.
Snyder 7, Haskell 1
The Lady Tigers led 5-0 after two innings. Morris and Gutierrez each hit an RBI single in the first inning. Gutierrez later scored by stealing home. In the second, Avalos hit an RBI double and later scored.
Morris hit a two-run home run in the fourth.
The Lady Tigers will start bracket play at 11 a.m. Saturday against an opponent to be determined. Saturday’s games will be posted on the Snyder Daily News Facebook page as soon as they are released today.
Snyder hitters vs. Forsan — Hailey Morris 2 home runs, triple, 5 RBIs; Megan Leatherwood single, triple, 1 RBI; Shayde Millican single, double, 1 RBI, 2 stolen bases; Nicole Clark 2 singles, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base; Alyssa Benitez 2 singles; Jasmine Montoya double, 1 stolen base; Cholee James single, 2 RBIs; Claudia Gutierrez single, 1 stolen base.
Snyder pitchers vs. Forsan — Megan Leatherwood (4-3) 4 hits, 1 earned run, 2 strikeouts in 4 innings.
Snyder hitters vs. Colorado City — Shayde Millican home run, single, 1 RBI; Claudia Gutierrez single, double, 1 RBI; Hailey Morris 2 singles, 1 stolen base; Megan Leatherwood double, 1 RBI; Jasmine Montoya single, 1 stolen base; Bailey Garcia single.
Snyder pitchers vs. Colorado City — Cholee James (3-5) 9 hits, 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts, 2 walks in 5 innings.
Snyder hitters vs. Haskell — Hailey Morris single, home run, 3 RBIs, 3 stolen bases; Jeana Avalos double; Claudia Gutierrez single, 1 RBI, 3 stolen bases; Megan Leatherwood single, 1 stolen base; Shayde Millican single, 1 stolen base; Nicole Clark single; Alyssa Benitez 1 RBI, 1 stolen base; Jasmine Montoya 1 RBI.
Snyder pitchers vs. Haskell — Nicole Clark (2-0) 4 hits, 1 run, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk in 4 innings.