Franklin Central shortstop Brett Massengale (11) tosses to second baseman Tyler Presley to begin a double play in the top of the fifth inning during the Flashes’ non-conference outing against visiting Batesville. Taking in the action are FC’s third baseman Sean Winter (9) and right-fielder Brock Griffin. Photos by Mike Ayers.

At left, the two coaches – Batesville’s John Seright (left) and FC’s Chase Huotari – meet with the umpires prior to the start of the contest. At right, Huotari (6) flashes a series of signs to FC batter Austin Tielking, while the home plate umpire and the Bulldogs’ catcher, Ryan Miller, wait for action to resume.

At right, FC’s Evan Kinney (17) rounds third base in the bottom of the third inning as two Flashes’ runners ahead of him score on a Batesville error. Kinney will be held at the bag.

At left, Franklin Central’s Sean Winter strokes a single as Batesville catcher Ryan Miller and the plate umpire get a bird’s-eye view. The hit will drive in two Flashes’ runs in the bottom of the second inning. At right, FC’s Jake Hartley (21) dives into second base after tagging up at first base on a fly ball to right field and advancing in the fifth frame.

Franklin Central’s Tyler Presley (17) leads off third base in the second inning as first base runner Heath Humbert takes off on the pitch by Batesville’s Ben Folkman. Humbert will steal second as the Flashes will tally two runs in the frame to up their lead to 4-0.