Bailee Newman led off the season with a home run, and Spirit Lake won in convincing fashion Tuesday night at home over Okoboji 13-1 in 4 innings. Newman finished the night going 3-3 at the plate with 4 RBI. She also pitched all 4 innings, holding the Pioneers to 3 hits and 1 unearned run. Whitlee Reitz also reached 3 times, going 2-2 with a walk and 1 RBI. Emily Wintz was 2-2, and had the lone RBI for Okoboji. Savannah Heithus took the loss, but did strike out 4 Indians thru 4 innings. Next up for Spirit Lake is a road trip to Newell Fonda on Wednesday. Okoboji travels to Sioux Center Wednesday.
Other Scores:
Emmetsburg 13
Forest City 6
Alta Aurelia 10
Graettinger Terril/Ruthven Ayrshire 1
Hartley Melvin Sanborn 6
Harris Lake Park 5 in 8 innings
George Little Rock 13
Clay Central Everly 6
Sioux Central 13
West Bend Mallard 6