Connersville

April 23, 2026 vs. East Central Connersville Varsity Spartans fell to East Central 9-4 on Thursday. East Central were the first to get on the board in the first when Wynn was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Bentley hit a sacrifice fly, which helped Connersville Varsity Spartans tie the game at one in the bottom of the first. In the top of the second, East Central broke up the tie when Reis singled, scoring one run. Then an error followed to extend the lead to 3-1. A triple by Reynolds extended the East Central lead to 6-1 in the top of the third inning. Reis hit a solo home run to right field in the top of the fifth for the East Central. Long homered to left field, scoring two runs in the top of the sixth for the East Central. Reynolds earned the win for East Central. The starting pitcher gave up eight hits and four runs over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Bentley pitched four and one-third innings in relief for Connersville Varsity Spartans. The hurler gave up six hits and three runs (two earned) while, striking out seven and walking one. Ellis took the loss for Connersville Varsity Spartans. The starting pitcher went two and two-thirds innings, allowing six runs (five earned) on five hits, striking out four and walking three. Connersville Varsity Spartans tallied nine hits in the game. Bentley drove the middle of the lineup, leading Connersville Varsity Spartans with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-3 on the day. Shearer led Connersville Varsity Spartans with two hits in three at bats. Flanigan and McMullen each stole multiple bases for Connersville Varsity Spartans. Connersville Varsity Spartans stole five bases in the game. East Central amassed 11 hits in the game. Reynolds drove the middle of the lineup, leading East Central with three runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-4 on the day. Reis led East Central with three hits in five at bats from the leadoff position. Long collected two hits for East Central in four at bats. East Central didn't commit a single error in the field. Merk had the most chances in the field with six. Next up for Connersville Varsity Spartans is a game at Anderson on Saturday.