Shelbyville had lost four straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 16-10 to make it five. They fell just short of the Jennings County Panthers by a score of 6-5. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Addison Stieneker was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Destiney Johnson, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
As for Jennings County, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-10 record this season. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
On Jennings County's side, Arian Day made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched eight innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Day has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Riley Byford was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two runs. Marlee Elston was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shelbyville will venture away from home to take on Greenfield-Central at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Golden Bears surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jennings County, they will face off against Columbus North at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bull Dogs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
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