The Melcher‑Dallas Saints and the Lamoni Demons met on a crisp spring evening, the contest stretching into eight innings before a single run decided the outcome.
Colton Cox drew a walk that set the stage for the game‑winning RBI, a moment that kept the Saints’ hopes alive as the Demons were unable to answer.
Austin Remster, who also contributed two hits at the plate, threw a complete game that featured ten strikeouts, underscoring his dominance on the mound.
Despite being outhit 4‑3, the Saints managed to keep the scoreboard untouched until the decisive eighth inning, a testament to both pitching and defense.
Softball Struggles Continue
The softball side of the program, however, struggled against Lamoni, falling 8‑0 as the opposition scored in each of the five innings and the Saints committed six errors.
Ashlyn Metz was the only Saint to register multiple hits, a bright spot amid a challenging day for the team as they gear up for the Nodaway Valley Invitational.