Shelby is 0-9 against Cherryville since April of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Shelby Golden Lions will venture away from home to challenge the Cherryville Ironmen at 5:00 p.m. Shelby has given up an average of 17.8 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Shelby managed to slip by Lincolnton the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Shelby lost 15-0 to Lincolnton on Wednesday. The loss leaves the Golden Lions still looking for their first win of the season.
Meanwhile, Cherryville came tearing into Wednesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Storm a 15-0 shutout. The result was nothing new for the Ironmen, who have now won three games by 13 runs or more so far this season.
Ava Miller and Kennedy Weathers did most of the damage at the plate: Miller scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-4, while Weathers scored three runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases Miller has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Emma Proctor, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Cherryville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .515 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Cherryville's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Shelby, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shelby has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Cherryville struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shelby might still be hurting after the 22-0 loss they got from Cherryville when the teams last played on Monday. Can Shelby avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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