Pendleton Heights had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Connersville Spartans on Friday and snuck past 9-7. With that victory, Pendleton Heights brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Pendleton Heights got a great performance from Landon Oler as he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over six innings pitched. Oler has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jordan Williamson was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Clint Miller, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Connersville's side, Brody Shearer was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Pendleton Heights' win bumped their record up to 16-10. As for Connersville, they dropped their record down to 10-13 with that loss, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Pendleton Heights will face off against Mt. Vernon at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Connersville, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against South Dearborn at 6:30 p.m. Connersville is facing South Dearborn at the right time seeing as South Dearborn is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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