The Sparks Railroaders couldn't have had a better outing on a better opening day for early season softball.

Sparks won both of its games today in a tournament held at Yerington High School, 7-4 and 5-4 in games shortened due to time limit.

"It's the best start that we've had since I've been here," Sparks softball coach Frank Avilla said. "Pitchers pitched well, hitters hit the heck out of the ball. There were only four errors on the day. Our focus seems to be really really there and I'm really excited about what they're doing so far."

Sparks took a quick jump out of the gate against both opponents to secure the wins. Sparks beat Dayton 7-4 with Cheyenne Ranson recorded the win for Sparks. She pitched for three innings, got three strikeouts and only allowed two hits and one walk with just one earned run. Katie Hippert closed out the final inning, giving up one win and walk.

Amanda Mahon went 2 for 2 with a double that scored two for the Railroaders.

Sparks' other win came against Silver Stage with a close 5-4 final. Ace Sabrina Martinez pitched four innings, with eight strikeouts. She gave up a lone walk, three hits and two earned runs.

Ally Tallman went 2-for-2 with a triple and two RBIs. Kristina Avilla was a perfect 2-for-2 with a double.

Sparks finishes up tournament play today taking on Carlin at 10:30 a.m. and Truckee at 4:30 p.m.

•Sparks baseball picked up a pair of wins to kick off the season Friday, 12-1 over Smith Valley and 4-2 over Portola in the Yerington tournament.

The Railroaders had their bats ready from the get go, racking up 15 hits in the opener against Smith Valley.

Andrew Garcia led the way going 4-or-4 at the plate with a double and four RBIs. Joe Puccinelli, Danny Monroe, Dennis Morerelli, Kirk Putman and Jaime Pacheco all chipped in with two hits apiece.

Pacheco also homered and knocked in five RBIs.

Monroe picked up the victory on the mound by striking out eight in three innings of work in the 10-run rule shortened contest.

The second game was much closer and Sparks' two first-inning runs proved to be the difference. Morrelli drove in two runs in the win.

"I'm happy with they way our guys played today," Sparks baseball coach Greg Vasko said. "We attacked the ball like we should. We made the plays at us.

Sparks will play Whittell at 3:45 p.m. today and Quincy at 5:15 p.m.