Batesville easily dispatched East Central 7-1 on Monday. The Bulldogs opened up scoring in the first inning on a hit and run that resulted in a double for Trey Heidlage and Seth Gausman scored. The Bulldogs put up three runs in the first inning and did not look back. Batesville closed the door on East Central when they put up three runs in the sixth inning. The big inning was thanks to singles by Calvin Sherwood and Heidlage.
Batesville racked up ten hits on the day. Seth Gausman, Heidlage, and Sam Voegele each had two hits to lead the Bulldogs on the day. The Bulldogs also stole five bases on the day. Brayden Linkel, Shane Meer, Voegele, Sherwood, and Brayden Worthington each had one stolen base.
Lane Oesterling (2-0, 0.58 ERA) pitched the Bulldogs to victory on the hill. He went seven innings, allowing one run on four hits, striking out six and walking zero.
Zach Monhollen took the loss for East Central. He lasted five and a third innings, allowing seven hits and six runs while striking out four and walking one.
After the victory, the Bulldogs are 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the EIAC. Batesville will take on Columbus North on Tuesday.
Courtesy of Trojans Coach Justin Tucker.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Jason Meyer.