Batesville High School

The Batesville Bulldogs were triumphant over Jennings County 6-3 on Friday. The Bulldogs got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Dane Dudley grounded out, and Mason Jones singled to right field, each scoring one run. In the bottom of the third inning, the Bulldogs went back into the lead after Rylan Yeager singled up the middle, and Josh Borgman walked, each scoring one run. Dudley homered to right field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the sixth for Batesville. Cayden Drake started on the mound for the Bulldogs. The right-handed pitcher allowed one hit and three runs (zero earned) over three innings, striking out four and walking one. Borgman earned the win going four innings in relief for Batesville. The hurler gave up three hits and zero runs while striking out four and walking one. Cooper Lane took the loss for Jennings County. The starter went three innings, allowing four runs on nine hits, striking out none and walking five. The Bulldogs amassed 13 hits in the game. Dudley drove the middle of the lineup, leading Batesville with three runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Carson Schneider set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Batesville with three hits in four at bats. Yeager, Jones, Will Jaisle, and Ronan Post each collected multiple hits for the Bulldogs. Brayden Maple led Batesville with two walks. Batesville moves to 13-4 on the season.