McPherson, KS – The Tigers would open up with a game one loss 10-0, to the Bulldogs, but would make a complete turn around and take game two 3-1 to split the opener.

Game One

The Blue & Gold would get off to a rocky start as they would be limited to one hit over 5.0 innings with two errors before the Bulldogs would run rule the Tigers in the 5^th.

McPherson Bulldogs would put Katy Wilson on the rubber as she would get a complete game going 5.0 innings, allowing zero runs on one hit with three walks, fanning two.

Tigers would turn to Hannah Hoffman to open the series. She would go 3.1 innings while picking up the loss. She gave up six runs on nine hits and walking four, fanning two. Kayla Voss would come in for 1.1 innings giving up four runs on three hits and one walk. Mekaylee Beard would go 0.1 innings to finish out the final out.

Tigers lone hit came from Jessica Aldana (1-2).

Game Two

After a tough shutout loss the Tigers would turn to their senior pitcher Cheyann Sales to get back on track in game two. Sales would go the full 7.0 innings attaining a complete game surrendering only one run on five hits and walking one, fanning two.

Tigers would score 1 in the 1^st, 3^rd, and 5^th inning which would be enough for a 3-1 over the Bulldogs for the first time in the last 7 games and the first one since March of 2016.

Lady Tiger's offense would be led by Altavia Hall (3-3), Jessica Aldana (2-3 2 RBI) and Alyx Parrott (1-3 RBI). Together the Tigers would outhit the Bulldogs 9 to 5.

Tiger defense would also have a clean sheet in game two while the Bulldogs would have an early error given up in the 1^st.

Tigers open their season splitting the series between the Bulldogs. Tigers will be traveling to Bethany, OK next as they open up conference play against the Southwestern Christian Eagles.

Central Christian Quotes

Head Coach Aaron Annis:

"Today was a test to see how mentally tough we were as a team. After a tough loss in Game 1, they came back strong and played really well. I thought our pitch selection was much better in Game 2. Our defense was great. Cheyann Sales pitched a great game and we were able to have collective hits when needed to score runs and secure a win for this Tiger's program."

Go Tigers!

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