Big Fifth Inning Propels Bulldogs To Victory Over Spartans

Batesville opened up conference play on Monday, as they knocked in ten runs in the fifth on its way to a 14-1 victory over Connersville. Caleb Raab, Trey Peters, Drew Kiefer, Quinn Werner, Sam Voegele, and Joe Bohman all drove in runs in the frame.
In the first inning, the Bulldogs got their offense started when Trey Heidlage singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. The Bulldogs scored three total runs in the inning.
Batesville sealed the win, as they tallied ten runs in the fifth inning. Raab, Peters, Kiefer, Werner, Voegele, and Bohman each drove in runs during the inning.
Junior, Lane Oesterling was the winning pitcher for Batesville. He surrendered one run on three hits over four innings, striking out six. Heidlage threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.
Dylan Lynn took the loss for Connersville. He surrendered four runs on three hits over four innings, striking out three.
Calvin Sherwood, Peters, and Heidlage each managed one hit to lead the Bulldogs. Additionally, Batesville tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Werner led the way with three. The Bulldogs were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Raab made the most plays with six.
The win keeps the Bulldogs undefeated overall at 3-0 and 1-0 in the EIAC. The Bulldogs will compete against New Palestine on Tuesday.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Justin Tucker.