The North Decatur Lady Chargers managed through a push by Batesville in the sixth inning where North Decatur Chargers Varsity coughed up four runs, but North still won 9-5 on Friday.
The Lady Bulldogs big bats were led by Emma Belter, Renee Lecher, and S Rippenger, all knocking in runs in the inning.
ND got things started in the first inning when Sarah Swain singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs and tallied three runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught was led by Bobbie-Jean Trask and Macy Scudder, who each had RBIs in the inning.
Haley Arthur led The Lady Chargers to victory in the circle. The lefthander surrendered five runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking one. Paige Oldham took the loss for Batesville. Oldham allowed 11 hits and nine runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one.
North collected 12 hits on the day. Swain, Keisha Crosland, Scudder, Kaylin Muckerhide, and Kacie Ogden each had multiple hits for ND. Swain led the way with three hits in four at-bats.
Courtesy of Chargers AD Scott Johnson.