Tolar SB falls in opener

A seven-run second inning propelled Stephenville past Tolar 17-5 in the season-opening softball game for both teams Monday.

Tolar jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the top of the first inning, but soon found itself down 10-3 after three innings.

“We started the game with high energy and focus,” said first-year Tolar coach Christie Collie.

Stephenville had its second-inning outburst with two outs.

Taya Vasquez led Tolar at the plate with a 3-3 performance, including a home run and three runs batted in.

“I tell the girls all the time that I can accept physical errors because no one is perfect, but the mental errors are crucial,” said Collie.

Tolar 300 20 – 5 6 6

Stephenville 271 43 – 17 14 0

Tolar pitching – Taya Vasquez (0-1) 4 innings, 7 hits, 14 runs, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts; Staci Ashley 1 inning, 1 hit, 3 runs, 3 walks, 2 strikeouts.

Tolar hitting – Vasquez 3-3, home run, 3 RBIs; Carson King 1-2, 2 RBIs.

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