The Tecumseh Indian softball squad started MHSAA Tournament play with a first round 5 inning mercy rule 13-1 win over host Dundee at the Dundee Softball Stadium on Tuesday.
Dundee scored first, grabbing an early one run lead in the top of the first, pushing their only run across the plate as the Indians were turning a double play.
The rest of the game was all Indians, as Tecumseh batted around in both the 1st and 2nd innings, scoring 5 runs in the first and 6 more in the second to go up 11-1 after two. The Indians added single runs in the 3rd and 4th, while Indian pitcher Kennadi Fulton held the Vikings scoreless through the final four innings, picking up the win while striking out four.
On offense, London Landini and Emma Eldred each had 3 hits and a double, with Landini picking up three RBIs and Eldred one. Indian catcher Alexis McNamera went 2 for 2 with a pair of singles also driving in three.
Other Indians collecting singles were Laura Nadeau, Kasey Ketola, Maddie Van Black and Lainey Sysko. Mya Juozapaitis earned three walks and scored two runs.
With the win, the Indians move on to the District Semi-Finals on Saturday at 10 am against Milan. Adrian will play Romulus in the other Semi-Final at noon. The winners will meet in the 2:00 pm Final for the District Championship.