Adairsville softball cruises to opening win

Sophomore hurler Chelsea Bates picked up a complete-game win Friday as the Tigers beat Armuchee 13-3 Friday.

Sophomore pitcher Chelsea Bates tossed a complete game in the circle and freshman Brie Patterson was 3-for-3 at the plate with four RBIs as the Adairsville softball team rolled to a 13-3 home win Friday over Armuchee.

The visiting Indians led 2-0 through the first two innings, but the Tigers responded with a six-run third frame and added runs late for a run-rule, five inning victory.

Bates went the distance for the Tigers scattering four hits and three walks across her five innings of work. She struck out three and threw 48 of her 78 pitches for strikes.

Meanwhile, Adairsville out hit Armuchee ten to four.

Patterson’s three hits included a triple. She was followed by Alissa Winters with two hits and one RBI. Halle Chasen finished with a double and one RBI. Taylor Evans and Kelsey Gleason drove in two runs each and contributed one hit each. Makayla Wade and Katie Smith rounded out the offensive attack with one hit apiece.

Adairsville (1-0) returns to the diamond Tuesday at Region 6-AAA rival Ringgold for a 5:30 p.m. start. The Tigers will then host North Murray in a region game Thursday at 5:30 p.m. before participating in the Dalton Heritage Park Tournament Saturday.