Early runs stand as Lady Lyons knock off Christian County

Lyon County scored early and made the lead stand as it defeated host Christian County 5-2 Thursday night in a high school softball game. 

After the Lady Lyons took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, Christian County responded with a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame to take the lead. The Lady Colonels had four singles and a walk. Alexis Epps had an RBI single in the inning. 

However, the Lady Lyons came back with a pair of runs in the top of the second to take a 3-2 advantage. The visitors pushed the lead to 5-2 with two more runs in the top of the third. 

The score stood the remainder of the game. 

Chloe Almy had a pair of hits and Alondra Rodriguez had a double to lead the Lady Colonels’ offensive attack. 

Christian County slipped to 12-7-1 on the season and is scheduled to play tonight at Union County. 

Score by Innings: 

Lyon County    122 000 0 – 5 9 0 

Christian County 200 000 0 – 2 7 1 

WP – Prow 

LP – Jordan Turner (7 IP, 4 SO, 3 BB) 

Leading Hitters: CCHS – Alyssa Petterson (1B), Talyn Ezell (1B), Rodriguez (2B), Almy (2 1B), Epps (1B), Katie Smith (1B). 

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