Connersville

May 15, 2026 vs. New Castle Connersville Varsity Spartans were victorious against New Castle 7-4 on Friday. Connersville Varsity Spartans got on the board in the first inning after Shearer hit into a double play, but one run scored. New Castle made the score 3-1 in the bottom of the first after Howe grounded out, scoring two runs, and Blackford drew a walk, scoring one run. Connersville Varsity Spartans tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a double by Keller, and a play. A fly out by Stillwell gave New Castle the lead, 4-3, in the bottom of the sixth. Connersville Varsity Spartans captured the lead, 7-4, in the top of the seventh after Ellis walked, McMullen singled to left field, Shearer singled down the left field line, and Keller walked, each scoring one run. McMullen earned the win for Connersville Varsity Spartans. The hurler allowed one hit and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking two. Hastings took the loss for New Castle. The hurler went six and one-third innings, surrendering five runs on six hits, striking out three and walking three. Ellis started on the hill for Connersville Varsity Spartans. The pitcher allowed one hit and three runs over three innings, striking out two and walking three. Connersville Varsity Spartans collected nine hits in the game. Patterson led Connersville Varsity Spartans with three hits in three at bats. Shearer, Keller, and McMullen each drove in one run for Connersville Varsity Spartans. Patterson stole two bases. Connersville Varsity Spartans stole five bases in the game. Connersville Varsity Spartans turned one double play in the game. Howe and Ragan were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for New Castle. Hastings stole two bases. New Castle ran wild on the base paths, amassing four stolen bases for the game. New Castle turned two double plays in the game. Connersville Varsity Spartans play at home on Monday against Greensburg in their next game.