The sixth-seeded Tigers (8-9) scored five runs in the first inning and rolled to a Class B South preliminary-round win over the Eagles (7-10) in Gardiner.

Zoey Sullivan-Brennan and Abby Prue both drove in two runs, and Taryn Nichols and Sophia Marrone each had two hits for Gardiner, which advanced to face No. 3 Medomak Valley in the quarterfinals. Nicholas, Sullivan-Brennan and Abby Cooley all scored twice.

Molly Takatsu went the distance on the mound for Gardiner, allowing two runs on seven hits while striking out nine.

Bronwen Coffin, Lily Pinkham and Lilly LaBrie led Lincoln with two hits apiece. Pinkham and LaBrie each belted a double, and Coffin scored both Lincoln runs.