First-Inning Rally Sparks Win For Bulldogs

BaseballThe Batesville Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead on Milan and captured a 10-0 victory on Thursday at Liberty Park.

Nine runs in the first three innings allowed the Batesville Bulldogs to put the game away early.

Seven runs in the first inning and an error in the second inning fueled the Batesville Bulldogs’ offense early.

Jacob Wilson paced the Batesville Bulldogs at the plate. Jacob Wilson went 2-3, drove in one and scored one run. He singled in the first and third innings.

Luke Forbeck recorded the win for the Batesville Bulldogs. He pitched five shutout innings. He struck out three, walked one and surrendered four hits.

Schmidt took the loss for Milan . He allowed seven runs in one-third of an inning, walked four and struck out one.

The Batesville Bulldogs scored one run in the third inning, and then followed it up with one more in the fifth. In the third, the Batesville Bulldogs scored on an RBI single by Jacob Wilson, scoring Werner. The Bulldogs completed the game in the bottom of the fifth, as Zach Britton scored home on a wild pitch.

The Bulldogs completed another shutout at home this season, as they have yet to allow a run at home in their four games at Liberty Park.

The win makes the Bulldogs 5-5 on the season.

Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Justin Tucker.