A doubleheader sweep of Worthington Saturday, April 11 helped the Tri-City United (TCU) softball team finish the opening week of the season with a 3-2 record.
The Titans defeated Worthington 13-3 in six innings and 25-5 in five innings. They also opened the season with an 11-1, six inning win over Blooming Prairie March 30.
In between the wins, the Titans were defeated by St. Peter, 11-8, April 7 and 8-1 by Belle Plaine April 9.
In the win over the Blossoms, Lily Schmeising led the offense with three hits and four RBI. Mya O’Brien scored three runs. Cristina Cruz hit a home run and knocked in two. Caleigh Hoefs allowed one earned run on two hits. She struck out six, walked two and on offense had a double and an RBI.
In the loss to Saints, the Titans allowed six...
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Claire Hoefs throws up a pitch in the third inning of last Tuesday’s home game against St. Peter. Although they came on strong in the first innings, they lost 8-11.
TCU’s Bella Jones makes a sacrifice bunt which allowed Lily Traxler to slide into home safe and brining the score to 3-0 in the second inning on April 7.
Lily Schmiesing comes across the plate for the first run of the game.
Lily Traxler sliding home.