It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Connersville had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the South Dearborn Knights out 3-2. The win was some much needed relief for Connersville as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak.
Zaine Bentley was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On South Dearborn's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyeler Gulden, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Gulden has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Connersville's victory bumped their record up to 11-13. As for South Dearborn, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-18.
Connersville is on the road again on Saturday to play Greensburg at 6:00 p.m. Greensburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. South Dearborn does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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