New Bybees, Misfits to clash Monday

New Bybees continued to roll in the women’s church league tournament, and will face their closest rival ‘ the Baptist Misfits ‘ in the winners’ bracket finals Monday night.

The regular-season champions, New Bybees advanced in the tournament Thursday with a 21-10 win over Bethel Hill/Smartt.

Sina Neal had a four-hit night from the leadoff spot for the winning side, while Lonnette Mullican added three hits, including an inside-the-park home run. Kristy Rogers and Amber Hodge posted three hits apiece, and every member of the New Bybees lineup had at least two base knocks.

Bethel Hill/Smartt’s Amy Broom had three hits, while Hillary Templeton, Dora Ramsey and Kaci Lupo added two apiece. Sandy Tessneau added a fourth-inning home run to her team’s efforts.

Thursday’s other game was a ‘Street’ fight, with Madison Street posting 12 runs in the first inning on the way to a 24-18 victory over Locust Street.

Hailey Dishman and Emily Winfree had four hits apiece for the winning side, while Alicia Lorance added two, including an inside-the-parker. Rena Tate had three hits to help her team’s cause.

For Locust Street, Chancerie Martin and Liz Hoch both went 5-for-5, while Kim Holmes and Kayley Murray added three hits apiece.

The women’s tournament continues Monday, with the finals scheduled for 8:30 Tuesday night.