IMS claims first-round win

It was a fast start for the IMS softball team on Tuesday night.

Iowa Mennonite opened their postseason at home against Winfield-Mt. Union, and wasted no time getting on the board, using a seven-run first inning to spark a 13-2 victory in five innings, advancing on in regional play.

Suzanna Yoder was strong at the plate for IMS, going 4-for-4, as her team opened the game with 12 batters reaching the plate in the seven-run frame.

Calli Shaw notched a homer in the second inning, and IMS pulled a 9-2 lead after three innings.

A four-run fourth inning put IMS up 13-2 and they cruised to the mercy rule, winning the regional contest.

The victory puts IMS in line to face No. 8 ranked Calamus-Wheatland on Wednesday night, with the contest starting at 7 p.m. in Calamus.