OSWEGO — Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs were on the short end of a 17-16 decision Friday against host Oswego High’s Indians.
They bounced back to get a 15-5, run-rule win in six innings. That put the Lady Cubs at 7-7 overall.
Melissa Davidson was the winning pitcher. She gave up 10 hits, walked two and struck out four.
Humboldt opened the second game with a four-run first inning and built from there. The Lady Cubs were up 8-4 when they scored five runs in the fifth.
Davidson had two singles while Julie Seibert hit a two-run home run. Kylee Carson doubled.
Taylor Fitzmaurice and Taylyn Wells each had a single.
“If we would play more consistent, we could be pretty good,” said Brad Piley, HHS head coach.
In the first game, it was a scoring fest. The Lady Cubs were up 11-6 through three and a half innings.
Humboldt scored four runs in the top of the seventh to take a 16-12 lead. It wasn’t enough as Oswego scored five runs in its half of the inning for the win.
Davidson pitched for Humboldt, charged with 15 hits and three walks. She struck out four.
Carson connected for two doubles and two singles and Davidson had three singles and a double. Morgan Morris doubled and hit two singles.
Kayle Riebel had three singles and Fitzmaurice had two singles. Wells singled.
Lady Cubs go 1-1
