Rushville won the last time they faced Batesville and things went their way on Friday too. The Lions were the clear victors by a 12-2 margin over the Bulldogs. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Kiara Flannery spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ella Bowles, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Audrey Angle, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Rushville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive games.
Lions
| 05/02/25 @ Batesville | 12-2 |
| 05/02/25 vs Batesville | 10-3 |
| 05/01/25 vs Franklin County | 0-10 |
| 04/28/25 @ East Central | 6-10 |
| 04/23/25 @ Knightstown | 5-10 |
Rushville's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-9. As for Batesville, they dropped their record down to 2-8 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Looking ahead, Rushville will head out to square off against Hauser at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Jets will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight. As for Batesville, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against South Dearborn at 5:30 p.m.
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