Connersville

May 4, 2026 vs. Rushville Connersville Varsity Spartans won big over Rushville 9-1 on Monday. Connersville Varsity Spartans got on the board in the top of the second inning after Keller homered to left field, and Grizzell singled to left field, each scoring one run. Connersville Varsity Spartans scored two runs in the top of the third on a home run to left field by Brannon. Brannon earned the win for Connersville Varsity Spartans. The starter allowed one hit and one run (zero earned) over five innings, striking out eight and walking six. Thompson took the loss for Rushville. The starter went six innings, giving up seven runs on 10 hits, striking out five and walking three. Bentley collected the save. Connersville Varsity Spartans amassed 12 hits in the game. Brannon drove the middle of the lineup, leading Connersville Varsity Spartans with three runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-4 on the day. Shearer went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Connersville Varsity Spartans in hits. Bentley and Grizzell each collected multiple hits for Connersville Varsity Spartans. Connersville Varsity Spartans turned one double play in the game. Thompson and Lunsford each collected one hit for Rushville. Smith led the team with one run batted in. Rushville had patience at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Trueblood and Woolf led the team with two walks each. Rushville were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Coon made the most plays with seven. Connersville Varsity Spartans welcome Rushville on Thursday for their next game.