Batesville opened their EIAC schedule on Monday at home against Connersville and won 5-2. While the Bulldogs took the lead in the first inning off of Trey Heidlage’s solo home run, eventually Connersville knotted it up 2-2 after two innings. Batesville took the lead late in the game at 5-2. The game was tied at two with the Bulldogs batting in the bottom of the sixth when Brayden Linkel singled, stole a base, and then scored on Heidlage’s double. Batesville scored two more runs in that inning.
Sam Voegele pitched and earned the win for the Bulldogs in his first start and appearance of the season. He surrendered two runs on two hits over six innings, striking out five. Caleb Raab threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen and earned his second save on the season for Batesville.
D Bowing took the loss for Connersville. He lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and three runs while striking out two.
The Bulldogs racked up eight hits on the evening, while holding Connersville to three. Nate Slavin, Heidlage, and Linkel each managed multiple hits for Batesville.
The Bulldogs improve their record to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the EIAC.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Justin Tucker.