The spring rains continued in Logan County on Monday, forcing the postponement of the Paris vesus Cedarville baseball game to be played today. But Tuesday’s scheduled conference softball match-up between Paris and Cedarville was played in Paris as scheduled. Both teams were looking for much-needed conference wins after a tough pair of conference losses last week. And under the clear blue sky that matched the Lady Eagles’ uniform trim, Paris defeated Cedarville 13-0. Paris senior Karsyn Tencleve got the shutout win in leading the Lady Eagles to a much-needed conference victory.
It only took Paris one hitter to take the lead and never look back in the lopsided win. Paris junior Jayden Wells, moved to the lead-off hitter position in the Lady Eagles’ lineup, hit a solo home run in her first at-bat. From that point, it was a non-stop series of Paris hitters that reached base and eventually scored, early and often for the Lady Eagles.
The game also provided a glimpse into the Paris softball future when Tencleve was lifted in the top of the fifth inning and relieved by freshman pitcher Kaydence Freeman. The move gave Tencleve rest for her upcoming conference starts and provided game experience for Freeman who may be counted upon to take the circle for conference starts next season. Freeman pitched well in her conference debut. She allowed two base runners in the only inning of her appearance, but was able to show poise and eventually settled down to get out of the inning without giving up a run.
Paris now turns their attention to a critical game and rematch with the Charleston Lady Tigers that will be played today at 4:30 p.m. in Charleston. Paris dropped their first meeting in a game that saw the Lady Eagles commit several defensive errors while at the same time being shut down at the plate by Charleston pitcher Rylee Ross. The game is a must-win for Paris to get back into the conference race. A loss at Charleston will drop Paris to two games behind the Lady Tigers in the conference standings.
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