The Warren Central Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Shelbyville Golden Bears at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Warren Central has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while Shelbyville will arrive with seven straight wins.
Warren Central lost 9-1 to Danville on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Shelbyville earned a 9-4 victory over Rushville on Saturday.
Luke Brinkman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brinkman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Brinkman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Brinkman wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dalton Jones, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Warren Central's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Shelbyville, they pushed their record up to 12-7 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Warren Central's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's match. Warren Central has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Shelbyville, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Warren Central continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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