The Batesville JV Lady Bulldogs stole the lead late in the game in an 8-7 victory over Greensburg on Saturday. Batesville was down 2 entering the final inning when they managed to put up 4 to go up 8-6. Greensburg came back and scored a run in their half but Katie Mobley slammed the door by striking out the final batter to clinch the win with runners at 2nd and 3rd for Greensburg.Batesville had another great day at the plate as they were aggressive and made the Greensburg fielders work. Sophie Myers, Mobley, Calli Fletcher, Kailey Weberding, Rhea Miller, Athena Mitchell, Samantha Kessens, Georgia Mertz, and Emma Livers all collected hits in the game for the Lady Bulldogs.
Mobley got the start on the mound and pitched an excellent game for Batesville, picking up the win. She surrendered seven runs on eight hits over seven innings, striking out ten.
The JV Lady Bulldogs will next be in action Tuesday evening at home as they host the visiting East Central Trojans. First pitch will be immediately following the varsity game.
The JV Lady Bulldogs defeated Rushville 23-5 on Friday evening with an outburst of offense throughout the game.
Batesville was able to score in every inning with the highlight coming in the top of the 5th as 10 Bulldogs crossed the plate thanks in part to an inside-the-park grand slam by freshman Katie Mobley.
The JV Lady Bulldogs had a great night at the plate as they collected 18 hits on the night. Sophie Myers, Mobley, Kailey Weberding, and Natasha Fowler each had 3 hits to lead the Bulldogs. Samantha Kessens and Claire Saner each chipped in with 2 while Rhea Miller and Emma Livers both had one. Weberding led Batesville with 6 RBI’s.
Mobley was in the circle for Batesville. The hurler allowed five hits and five runs over five innings, striking out six.
Courtesy of Bulldogs Coach Stacey Kessens.