Eastern Hancock extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 10-10 in the process. They fell 7-4 to the Connersville Spartans. The Royals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Lilli Ringer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run.
As for Connersville, they are on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 20 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games.
On Connersville's side, Taylynn Selby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits. Selby has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Bre Brock, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Another player making a difference was Carmen Ruble, who earned two RBI and one run.
Eastern Hancock wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, an 8-2 victory against Wes-Del on the 19th. As for Connersville, they have also already played their next game, a 10-0 win against Lawrenceburg on the 19th.
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