Shelbyville Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 14-9 to Central Magnet. Shelbyville Central was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Central Magnet apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Monday.
Carston Williams and Stephen Bobo put in work no matter where they played. On the mound, Williams struck out nine batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Bobo tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Williams has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Williams got on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run and a double, while Bobo scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Nick Johnson was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with a home run and two additional RBI. Brody Lovvorn was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Shelbyville Central lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Shelbyville Central's defeat ended a 12-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-4. As for Central Magnet, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shelbyville Central will face off against Tullahoma at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tullahoma will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Shelbyville Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Central Magnet, they will head out on the road to take on Marshall County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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