The Hays Rebels needed half an inning Tuesday to validate the hardball axiom that hitting is contagious.

A 10 run, six hit bottom of the fourth inning catapulted Hays to a 12-9 come-from-behind district opening win over the Lake Travis Cavaliers at the Rebel Softball Field.

Key adjustments at the plate led the Rebel offense to find success in the fourth inning and beyond, said head coach Lisa Cone. Prior to the fourth frame, Hays struggled to take advantage of scoring chances.

Despite having runner...