Regina Strikes Early in Win Over West Branch

Ryan Murken Follow @rmmurken June 26, 2020

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In an effort to avoid forecasted thunderstorms Regina moved up the start time of Friday’s conference contest with West Branch three hours to 4 p.m.

Even with the early start the Regals were ready to play from the first pitch.

Regina scored four runs in the first inning on its way to a 10-4 win over West Branch in a River Valley Conference South Division contest in Iowa City.

The Regals improved to 5-4 on the season and 5-2 in RVC play while West Branch dropped to 3-3 and 3-2 in conference contests.

Emma Nibaur had a big game for the Regals picking up in the win in the circle and going 2-for-3 with a run and two RBI.

Nibaur allowed four runs on five hits while striking out five in a complete game victory.

Emma Sueppel went 3-for-4 with two RBI and scored a run and Kate Milder went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Jaelynn Ernst and Elly Gahan each had a hit, scored a run and drove in a run while Annie Gahan scored twice and drove in a run.

Nicki Henson went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI to lead West Branch while Mackenzie Heise smacked a solo home run to lead off the second inning.

Lexie Peak and Sasha Koenig each had a double and Maddy Hatfield drove in a run for West Branch.