Area baseball, softball roundup for April 13: Wagner softball takes down Winner

WINNER, S.D. — Wagner jumped out to an early lead and stretched it out as the game wore on, taking down Winner Area 5-2 on Thursday.

Libby Kotab racked up two hits and scored twice for the Red Raiders in the win, while Emma Yost went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBIs and Lydia Yost hit a double. Sydney Cournoyer pitched all seven innings in the win, scattering two runs on five hits and striking out four.

For Winner Area, Sophie Hofeldt was 2-for-3 at the plate, and Aleya Miller struck out nine over seven innings of work. She gave up five runs on nine hits, though just one of the five runs was earned.

Wagner (1-2) plays in the Avon Invitational tournament on Saturday in Avon, while Winner (0-1) takes on Hanson on the road on Monday.

• Riley Rothschadl hurled three no-hit innings and added a grand slam at the plate as Bon Homme/Avon took down Vermillion 10-1.

Wagner 5, Winner Area 2

Bon Homme/Avon 10, Vermillion 1