Warren Central’s softball team got back on the winning train just in the nick of time.

KK Williamson hit a two-run single and another run scored on an error during a three-run first inning that the Lady Vikes rode to a 3-1 victory over Saltillo in Game 1 of their MHSAA Class 6A playoff series on Friday.

Warren Central (12-13) snapped a two-game losing streak. Saltillo (8-13-1) lost its fourth game in a row.

Game 2 of the best-of-three series is Saturday at 3 p.m. at Saltillo. If Game 3 is needed, it will be Monday at 5 p.m. at Warren Central.

Warren Central pitcher Madison Pant had seven strikeouts in a seven-inning complete game. She walked one batter, hit two, and gave up four hits. Saltillo’s only run scored on an error in the fifth inning, and Pant worked out of a jam in the seventh to lock down the win.

Ally Turner singled to left field and Meri Campbell Davis reached on an error to put runners at second and third with one out for Saltillo. Pant got the next batter to pop out and the one after that to ground out to escape with the win.

In the first inning, Warren Central leadoff batter Mari Kynlea Ferguson walked, got to third base on two passed balls, and scored on an error. After another walk, Williamson singled to right field to plate both runners for a 3-0 lead.

Warren Central only had four hits in the game. Williamson and Pant each had one, and Addi Mullen had two. Anzley Keen walked three times and scored a run.