Scott City vs. Van Buren softball

Scott City pitcher Kaileigh Dirden pitches to Van Buren's Morgan Shockley during a softball game Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. Van Buren won 5-2. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott City pitcher Kaileigh Dirden whips a pitch toward the plate during a softball game against Van Buren on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. The visiting Bulldogs rallied for a 5-2 win. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott City softball coach Lance Amick points out something on the field during a game against Van Buren on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. The hosts fell 5-2. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Van Buren softball team meets in the pitcher's circle during a game with Scott City on Tuesday, april 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. The visiting Bulldogs rallied in the seventh inning for a 5-2 win. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott City's Britne Parker watches a pitch sail across the plate during a softball game against Van Buren on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. The visiting Bulldogs won 5-2. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Van Buren softball coach Jack Childress walks toward the dugout during a 5-2 win over Scott City on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Van Buren second baseman Kiley Staley attempts to turn a double play as Scott City's Britne Parker slides in to second base during a softball game Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. The visiting Bulldogs won 5-2. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Van Buren's Summer Shockley swings into a pitch during a softball game against Scott City on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. The Bulldogs defeated the host Rams 5-2. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)

Scott City courtesy runner Katie Smith leads off third base during the fifth inning of a softball game against Van Buren on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Scott City High School. The Rams stranded two runners in the inning and fell 5-2 to the Bulldogs. (Josh Mlot ~ Southeast Missourian)