Baseball Recap: Shelbyville Central Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Golden Eagles

Previous 5 Games

04/05/25 vs Middle Tennessee Monarchs	14-2
04/05/25 @ Marion County	15-0
04/04/25 @ Whitwell	13-3
04/04/25 @ Sequatchie County	3-1
04/02/25 @ Coffee County Central	9-1

Shelbyville Central came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They blew past Middle Tennessee Monarchs 14-2. The Golden Eagles have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw Middle Tennessee Monarchs, too.

Ashton Whorley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had over his last five games. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on William Bobo, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Palmer Edwards was another key player, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.

Shelbyville Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .562. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .515 or higher in three consecutive contests.

Shelbyville Central's win bumped their record up to 15-5. As for Middle Tennessee Monarchs, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season.

Shelbyville Central will be playing at home against Warren County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Golden Eagles are facing the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers at the right time seeing as the Pioneers & Lady Pioneers are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Middle Tennessee Monarchs, they will face off against Marion County at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Middle Tennessee Monarchs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.