Softball Preview: Whiteland Warriors vs. Shelbyville Golden Bears
Whiteland is on a five-game streak of home wins, while Shelbyville is on a seven-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Whiteland Warriors will take on the Shelbyville Golden Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Whiteland made easy work of Greenwood and carried off a 10-1 victory.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Shelbyville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged East Central out 2-1. That's two games straight that Shelbyville has won by just one run.
Cheyenne Eads spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Anna Shearer, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Destiny Johnson was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Whiteland is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Shelbyville, their win bumped their record up to 11-5.
Whiteland came up short against Shelbyville when the teams last played back in May of 2022, falling 4-0. Will Whiteland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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