The Kirksville softball team jumped ahead to a 4-0 lead in the first inning at home against Fulton on Thursday. The Tigers added another run in the second, although they ultimately would not need it in a 5-2 win over the Hornets. Kirksville had lost its last game 4-3 to Mexico and is now 6-2 on the season. The Tigers have won at least five of their first eight games in each of the last five seasons.