Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Connersville). They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Franklin County Wildcats on Saturday. That's more bragging rights for the Spartans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jade Green was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Josey Selby
| 04/12/25 @ Franklin County | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ East Central | 2 |
| 05/03/24 vs Columbus East | 2 |
| 05/02/24 @ Franklin County | 2 |
| 04/27/24 vs Greensburg | 2 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josey Selby, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carmen Ruble, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Connersville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Connersville's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Franklin County, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Connersville will take on rival Rushville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Franklin County is set to challenge their familiar foe Lawrenceburg at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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