Five runs in the bottom of the first inning by Batesville set the tone for the game as the Bulldogs knocked off Rising Sun 13-3 in the baseball season opener.
Carson Meyer opened the home-half of the first inning with a solo home run, and the Bulldogs were off and running. Ronan Post followed with a single and went to third on a ground out. Brayden Maple doubled to score Post.
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