Saint Viator proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by eight) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Connersville Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted since April 24, 2024.
Carley Heiden spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Ava Moreno was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Maggie Ratzki was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Saint Viator's victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Coming up, Saint Viator will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Sycamore at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Connersville, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on New Castle at 5:00 p.m. on April 7.
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