Illinois High School Baseball - Shawnee wallops Elverado
March 19, 2010: Elkville, IL 62932 The Shawnee Redskins (Wolf Lake, IL) baseball trounced the host Elverado Falcons (Elkville, IL), 26-2 in Friday's non-league contest.
Coming up next, the Redskins encounter the Herrin Tigers (Herrin, IL) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, March 23. Shawnee will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record. The Tigers come into the contest with a 1-1 record after their 5-4 non-league loss to DuQuoin (DuQuoin, IL).
The Falcons now sport a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to Egyptian for a non-league contest on Monday, March 22.
Game Summary
Shawnee opened the 2010 campaign with a lop-sided 26-2 drubbing of host Elverado. Greg Smith picked up the win (1-0) and struck out 5 in three innings. Tyler Glidewell fanned 7 in two innings of relief. Tyler Brant led the offensive explosion going 5-6 with a HR, 2 doubles and 6 RBI. Aaron Lambdin also homered and drove in 5, Glidewell added three RBI in a 3-3 performance. The Redskins take on ZRC on Monday the 22nd at home. The starting pitcher has not been named.