Addi Caudill played second base and collected two hits, including a triple and scored three runs as Clyde softball defeated Fremont Ross 11-8 to open the season.
Caudill, a sophomore, was among five underclassmen in the lineup after the Fliers were unbeaten in the Sandusky Bay Conference Lake Division last season. Sophomore center fielder Ariah Farrar and classmate first baseman Ember Andres return for Clyde, along with senior catcher Mya Stiefel.
Left fielder Jayleigh Flynn and third baseman Skylynn Glaspy are freshman. Junior Madison Myers started in the circle and junior Amber Dillingham finished the game as the Fliers must navigate the season without an injured Taitum Jeffrey.
Jeffrey, a junior, was outstanding performer in the SBC Lake Division last year. She’ll miss the season following knee surgery.
“We’re a little low on pitching,” Fliers coach Marc Marshall said. “But we have enough pieces left. With our returners, as long as we battle, you give yourself a chance. Put the bat on the ball in the late innings.”
Senior shortstop Teaghan Smith had three hits, including a double and scored two runs for Clyde. Dillingham doubled to drive in three runs in the sixth inning.
Juniors Kelsey Ray and Molly Guhn are also in the varsity mix.
Rubi Almaguer had three hits, including a triple and scored two runs for the Little Giants. Senior Lilly Halbeisen scored three runs.
This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: Clyde softball opens with victory over Fremont Ross
Reporting by Doug Hise, Special to News-Messenger / Fremont News-Messenger
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