The Connersville Spartans will head out to take on the Mt. Vernon Marauders at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Connersville will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
Connersville had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-run drubbing they dealt Rushville on Monday. The Spartans were the clear victors by a 23-6 margin over the Lions. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for the Spartans this season.
Bre Brock was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, eight RBI, and three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Maggie Spurlock, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Brock wasn't the only one making solid contact: Connersville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 12-0 to Yorktown.
Connersville's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-6. As for Mt. Vernon, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Mt. Vernon's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Connersville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .390. It's a different story for Mt. Vernon, though, as they've only averaged .172. Will they be able to contain Connersville's hitters?
Everything went Connersville's way against Mt. Vernon when the teams last played back in April of 2023, as Connersville made off with an 11-5 victory. Do the Spartans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Marauders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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