Batesville competed in their home opener on Monday against Connersville, winning 5-3.
In the second inning, Bulldogs got their offense started when Trey Peters singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. However, the Spartans eventually took the lead in the fourth inning, leading 2-1.
The Bulldogs then pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Travis Lecher singled on a 2-1 count, scoring three runs.
Riley Zink (1-0) was the winning pitcher for Batesville. The righty lasted four innings, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out three. Max Baumer threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen. Baumer recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for the Bulldogs.
Lynch took the loss for Connersville. The pitcher went three and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on eight hits, striking out four and walking zero.
Batesville saw the ball well today, racking up 11 hits in the game. Baumer, Calvin Sherwood, Peters, and Lecher each collected multiple hits for the Bulldogs. Lecher, Peters, Sherwood, and Baumer all had two hits to lead the Bulldogs.
Batesville is now 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in the EIAC. The Bulldogs will travel to Connersville on Thursday to compete in their next game.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Justin Tucker.
The JV Bulldogs baseball team started their season with a victory on Monday night as they traveled to Connersville and left with a 12-2 victory.
Cole Pride started and went 3 strong innings not allowing a hit or walking any Spartans, while retiring 7 hitters via the strikeout. The Bulldogs were led offensively by Chris Lewis who tallied 3 hits and Willy Sherwood went 2-3 and also stole a team-high 3 bases.
The Bulldogs have a quick turnaround and play New Palestine Tuesday Night at 6:00 at home.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Jason Meyer.