First 2011 District Softball Game Goes to Eureka

Wednesday's softball game between the Eureka High and Pacific High teams was more of a pitching duel.

It was still 0-0 in the second inning. But after a ball from Pacific pitcher Sammi Pigg nearly hit Eureka pitcher Maddie Kumrey in the head during her at-bat, it allowed a Eureka runner on first base to head to second base. A throw to second base missed and went into the outfield, enabling the Eureka runner to score.

At the top of the third inning, it was Eureka 1 - Pacific 0.

coach Mark Mosley told his team in the Eureka dugout to "explode" in batting, especially after getting the opportunity to see the pitches from their competitor in the previous innings.

By the bottom of the fifth inning, however, it was still the same score. As if in response to the Eureka fans and teammates in the dugout, who were yelling "Rally, Rally, Rally," Eureka's players then took a larger lead at 3-0.

In the seventh inning, a Pacific runner was thrown out at second base, and one eventually was left on first base, to end the game at Eureka 3 - Pacific 0.

Class 4 District 3 Softball Tournament semifinal games continue Thursday evening at 4:30 p.m., with Eureka hosting .

Washington also will play Parkway South at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

The championship game — which will include some combination of these four teams — will be played Friday at Parkway West at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $4 per person.