If Shelbyville was riding high fresh off their 17-0 takedown of Speedway on Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Golden Bears fell just short of the Pendleton Heights Arabians by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday. The Golden Bears were not able to make up for their defeat to the Arabians from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Aiden Smith was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He tossed 5.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Smith was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Brayden Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Gavin Reed, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double.
Shelbyville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Pendleton Heights, the win keeps they at an undefeated 8-0.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Arabians beat Shelbyville by a score of 6-4 on Wednesday.
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