Benton’s Lady Tigers managed to parlay six hits into double figures in the run category, taking a 17-5 win over the Minden Lady Tiders in softball action.

Benton got on the board in the bottom of the first inning when Emersyn Disotell singled, and Audrey Stark hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run. The Lady Tigers added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Callie Turner singled and Olivia Livers produced a run-scoring ground out.

Leigha Kennon Gilbert led Minden with two hits. Lindsay Ryan, Kennon Gilbert, Lizzie Balkom, and Charli Flournoy each drove in one run for the Lady Tiders.

Bayleigh Moniz earned the win for the Lady Tigers, giving up eight hits and five runs (four earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out six and walking none. Gracie Sparks took the loss for Minden.

(Stats and info provided by GameChanger Media.)