Rangerettes defeat Shawnee for first win of young season

Bailey Wynn had two hits in the victory over Shawnee.

The Benton Rangerettes softball picked up its first win of the 2013 season on Wednesday with a 16-1, five-inning victory over Shawnee in action at Benton Community Park.

Taylor Mosely picked up the win for Benton going five innings in the game that was shortened by the 10-run rule.

Matt Wynn, who had a long career coaching basketball and track at Benton, is in his first year as head softball coach. Wynn gave high marks to Mosely who notched her first win of the season.

“Taylor did a great job pitching for us today,” said Wynn. “She threw strikes and did a great job of hitting her spots.”

Wynn said the lopsided victory gave him an opportunity to get every player some innings.

“That was nice to get everyone in the game and give them all a plate appearance,” said Wynn. “We are figuring out some things with each game.”

Katie Sandusky leads off from third base in action against Shawnee.

Benton was led offensively by Jordan Wills, Sara Dixon and Bailey Wynn who all had two hits in the victory that improved the Rangerettes to 1-1 overall.

Benton will be back in action on Friday against Tuscola in a 4 p.m. contest at Benton Community Park.