Local Sports Report - April 14, 2021

Thursday, April 15th, 2021 9:17am

Switzerland County's Lily Sparks threw a no-hitter on Wednesday, and she was close to a perfect game.

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BASEBALL

Milan 11, Switzerland County 7 - It was a back and forth game that the Pacer led 5-3 entering the top of the 5th inning. Milan exploded for five runs in the 5th and added three more runs in the 6th to pull ahead. Brock Ornsby led the way with 4 hits, 3 runs and a RBI. Graden Taylor chipped in with 3 RBIs for the Indians. He also combined with Carsyn Ascherman to strikeout 10 Pacers. Dakota Wallace homered for the Pacers, driving in two runs.

Oldenburg Academy 11, Cambridge City Lincoln 4 - The Twisters jumped out to a 4-0 lead at the end of the 1st. They added three runs in the 4th and four in the 5th to seal the victory.

SOFTBALL

Switzerland County 8, Milan 0 - Lily Sparks struck out 19 batters on her way to throwing a no-hitter. Sparks was fell shy of a perfect game after Maggie Schmidt was hit by pitch. At the plate, Maddie Duvall and Nora Hankins knocked in two runs each. Jessica Duvall added an RBI as the Pacers improve to 5-0 on the season.

Events

Hillforest House Museum
Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest opens for tours today and hosts many special events throughout the season. Overlooking the Ohio River in Aurora, the beautiful Hillforest Victorian House Museum was built in 1855 for industrialist Thomas Graff. Its unique shape is said to be inspired by steamboats of the 19th century. The site has been operating as a historic house museum since 1956 and is one of 11 National Historic Landmarks in southern Indiana. Hillforest open NOW…Tuesday - Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM (last tour begins at 2:15 PM) and Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 5 PM (last tour begins at 4:15 PM). (Closed major holidays). Available for special events and teas!
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Get your fit on with the Purdue Extension Program! Come start your day with our walking group. Fridays at 8:30 am Aurora Library Registration is recommended. Please call 812-926-0646 to register.
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