Tiger softball takes three of four in weekend Edison Classic Tournament

In the opener, Lemoore pitcher Nikki Antuna went four innings and held Memorial hitless. Ashtyn Lucas pitched the final inning as the two pitchers combined for a no-hitter.

Megan Ambriz had two RBI in the game. She went two for three to lead the Tigers, who scattered eight hits on the day. Katelyn Cole also went two for three and an RBI as the Tigers completely dominated the game.

In the later game against Kerman, the Lemoore bats came alive as Tiger hitters scattered 17 hits on the day. Lemoore was led by Sierra Phelps, who was four for four on the day with a pair of runs scored and two RBI.

Antuna started the second game and Lucas threw the final two innings as Lemoore crushed Kerman 9-1.

On Saturday, the Tigers made it three wins in a row with a 6-4 win over Caruthers High School in a morning game. Ambriz continued her assault with the bat with a pair of hits and two RBI to lead the Tigers.

Lemoore had six hits overall. The Tigers led the entire game, scoring twice in the first inning, one in fourth and three more in the fifth inning. Antuna went the full six innings for Lemoore, striking out five and giving up six hits.

In the afternoon game, Lemoore’s winning streak came to an end with a 9-1 loss to Liberty. The Tigers had just two hits in the game from Sierra Phelps and Susannah Campos. Liberty ran up a 7-1 score by the third inning.