HAYS – TMP scored three runs in the 6th and Bailey Lacy struck out seven in relief as the Monarchs advanced to the regional semifinal with a 6-4 win over Lakin Monday at TMP Softball Complex.

Lakin took advantage of an infield single and a passed ball in the first inning to take a 1-0 lead.

The Monarchs tied the game at one in the second inning, scoring on an error and then an RBI double by Allison Helget put TMP up 2-1 after two innings.

Brianna Romme’s third inning RBI single put the Monarchs up 3-1 after three.

TMP turned to Bailey Lacy in relief in the fourth inning and she retired six straight, striking five in-a-row, earning her ninth win of the season.

Leading 3-2 the Monarchs scored three runs on two errors and a Meagan Brin run scoring single to go up 6-2 after six innings.

The Broncs scored two in the seventh and got the game-tying run on base but Lacy was able to strand two runners as the Monarchs pick up the win.

TMP moved to 15-6 on the season and will play Scott Community in Tuesday semifinals at 4:30.

Melissa Schoepf Post game