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High school softball: Kylie Ryan’s grand slam, pitching helps Minden defeat Evangel Christian

by Russell Hedges

The Minden Lady Tiders defeated Evangel Christian 6-4 in a District 1-4A game Tuesday at Minden.

Kylie Ryan smacked a grand slam home run with two outs in the bottom of the second to give Minden a 6-0 lead.

Charli Flournoy led off the inning with a single and Taryn Tinsley had a sacrifice bunt. Brooklyn Edwards’ double scored Flournoy. 

Lindsay Ryan was hit by a pitch and Leigha K-Gilbert walked before Kylie Ryan’s home run.

Evangel’s Gabi Olague hit a three-run homer in the top of the third, but the Lady Eagles got only two hits, including a leadoff home run in the fifth, off Kylie Ryan the rest of the way. 

Ryan finished with a three-hitter. She struck out nine.

Minden (8-8, 1-1) is scheduled to host St. Frederick Thursday at 5. Evangel dropped to 6-7 and 1-1.

Elsewhere, North Webster fell to Sterlington in a District 1-3A game at North Webster.

The Lady Knights defeated Richwood 15-0 in their district opener Monday.

North Webster is scheduled to continue district play against Wossman at home Thursday at 5.

Doyline fell to Weston in a District 1-B opener. The Lady Panthers dropped to 4-6. Weston improved to 4-10.

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