The explosive bats of The Lions of Rushville in the first inning was too much for the Bulldogs to overcome and were defeated last night by a score of 17-7 in six innings. The Lions tallied 8 runs in the first inning with 3 singles, 3 doubles, a home run, a walk and 2 errors on the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs scored 1 run in the 3rd inning, 2 in the 4th, 3 in the 5th and 1 in the 6th. Emma Belter (single, double), Paige Oldham (single, double), and Kylie Laker (2 doubles) led the offense for the Bulldogs with 2 hits each.
Paige Oldham (6) and Kara Obermeyer (4) led the defense with a combined 10 putouts.
With the loss, the Bulldogs are 4-11 on the season and 2-9 in the EIAC.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Randy Obermeyer.
The JV Lady Bulldogs were defeated Tuesday evening by a score of 9-1 to the visiting East Central Lady Trojans. The game was close most of the way until the Trojans were able to put up 4 in the top half of the sixth inning to put the game out of reach. The JV Bulldogs lone run came in the bottom of the first when Sarah Ripperger singled to right field and advanced to second on the throw. Ripperger then stole third and an errant throw allowed her to scamper home.
Ripperger and Anna Gerth had the two hits on the evening for the Bulldogs.
Morgan Biggs went all 6 innings on the mound in the loss; striking out 3 Trojans while scattering 12 hits.
Batesville JV Softball will next be in action Thursday evening as they will travel to Greensburg to take on the Lady Pirates. First pitch will be immediately following the varsity game.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Stacey Kessens.