The Warrenton Lady Warrior softball team won one of their first two games, topping Orchard Farm in a conference matchup Tuesday.
Warrenton (1-1) beat Orchard Farm 8-2 Tuesday to even up the Lady Warriors’ record on the season. Five Lady Warriors accounted for Warrenton’s 10 hits in the game. Kylie Witthaus led the offensive attack with three hits in four at-bats. She had two RBIs and three runs scored. Adee Morgan also had two RBIs. She reached base twice on two walks. Kiera Daniel scored two runs. Daniel and Mackenzie Hurst each stole two bases.
Witthaus earned the win on the mound. She threw all seven innings. She struck out 14 Orchard Farm batters. She allowed three hits and one walk.
The win came one day after Warrenton dropped their season opener in a 2-0 loss to Elsberry. The game was originally slated to be played at Warrenton but was moved to Elsberry due to field conditions at Warrenton.
Witthaus accounted for two of Warrenton’s four hits. Daniel and Makayla Witthaus each recorded one hit. Morgan Marschel led all Warrenton baserunners with three stolen bases in the game.
Kylie Witthaus also pitched for the Lady Warriors in the season opener. She allowed two unearned runs in six innings. She struck out nine Elsberry batters.
Warrenton is scheduled to host North Point Thursday. First pitch is slated for 4:15 p.m. They are scheduled to play at Winfield Tuesday. First pitch is slated for 4:15 p.m.