Central tames Blackcats in softball behind offensive burst

The Central softball team picked up its first win of the season behind a heart offensive outing.

The Tigers scored nine runs in the fourth inning on their way to an 18-10 victory over Fredericktown on Wednesday.

Chelsea Sterling knocked in four runs and Brooke Baugher drove in three. Lexi Smith, who doubled twice, and Bailey Kratochvil both finished with two RBIs for the Tigers (1-1).

Kadie Orenstein earned the win on relief of Kratochvil.

Fredericktown 110 620 0 -- 10 6 4

Central 133 920 x -- 18 14 5

WP -- Kadie Orenstein. LP -- Mascaro. 3B -- Chelsea Sterling (C). 2B -- Lexi Smith 2 (C), Rebecca Kitchen (C). Records -- Central 1-1.

-- From staff reports