From http://www.mustangathletics.org website

It was only the second game of the season, but already a key NKAC Conference game for the Lady ‘Stangs and Highlands fastpitch teams. In the end though Brossart prevailed this time 5-1.

When Brossart scored first the thought was maybe things would be easy. What they found was a vastly improved Highlands team that should muster some big wins during the season.

Paige Baynum drilled a single to center on the opening pitch and then advanced to second on a Lindsay Griffith single. Moments later Jenna Bezold grounded a ball to short, and on the misplay, Baynum scored making it 1-0 Lady ‘Stangs.

Meanwhile, pitcher Alicia Miller was breezing along retiring the Lady ‘Birds first 9 batters. In innings two thru five though the Lady ‘Stangs gave them an opening by leaving five runners on base.

In the fourth inning for Highlands Devin Bessler hit into a forceout. Senior Alex Sorrell who seemingly has played since the Reagan Administration, drilled a double in the right field corner to tie it at 1-1.

The game remained 1-1 til the top of the sixth when Jenna Bezold sent a scalding dog double to the fence in center for a double. She advanced to third on a Molly Williams grounder bringing up Miller.

Miller then took matters into her own hands drilling a Groneck fastball over the fence in right for her first career homerun and suddenly it was 3-1 Lady ‘Stangs. Krista Kennedy drew a walk and then after she was sacrificed to second Erin Holtz was brought to the plate as a pinch hitter and smacked a two strike double to right to plate Kennedy. Natalie Woeste returned to run for Holtz at first, stole second and then Baynum drilled her third hit of the night to center to score Woeste.

Miller then retired the last six batters for the second win.

It was a nice win and a solid team effort with good defense.

The Lady ‘Stangs are now 2-0 and have scored 18 while allowing just one run. :dancingpa

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