Hamilton Heights got down early in its season-opening game with Zionsville Monday, but got right back up.
The Eagles scored four runs in the top of the first inning, but the Huskies answered in the bottom of the first, scoring four of their own to tie the game. Eventually, Heights won 6-5.
Adyson Baber and Jessica Kaurich each hit home runs in the first inning to get the Huskies back even with Zionsville. Heights added two more runs in the third inning and held the lead for the remainder of the game. Huskies coach Landi Lockwood credited her tem with keeping its composure in the first inning.
“Our defense was a little rough but we made plays and got ourselves out of tough situations when it counted,” said Lockwood.
Baber wound up 3-for-3 in the game, hitting two home runs. She also pitched all seven innings for the win.
“Baber had a good game tonight on the mound and at the plate,” said Lockwood. “For it being our first game, overall I’m pretty pleased with what I saw in how the girls handled themselves and in the potential we have.”
The Huskies play their first road game on Thursday, traveling to Frankton.
Heights 6, Zionsville 5
Heights AB R H RBI
Bayleigh Runner 3 0 0 0
Aliyah Dorsey 2 0 0 0
Taylor Ewing 3 1 1 0
Jessica Kaurich 2 2 1 1
Hayley Greene 3 1 1 0
Adyson Baber 3 2 3 3
Kylie Schakel 2 0 0 0
Kelsie Albright 3 0 0 0
Jesse Nomdo 1 0 0 0
Totals 22 6 6 4
Score by innings
Zionsville 400 100 0 – 5 12 0
Heights 402 000 0 – 6 6 4
HR: Baber 2, Kaurich.
Heights pitching IP R ER H
Baber 7 5 2 12
Strikeouts: Baber 2. Walks: Baber 1.