There's no place like home for Pendleton Heights, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-9 victory over the Shelbyville Golden Bears on Wednesday. This was a revenge contest for Pendleton Heights, as the team was forced to settle for a 5-3 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Clint Miller was a standout: he scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mazon Saxon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Shelbyville's side, Brayden Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Donavon Martin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Pendleton Heights is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for Shelbyville, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pendleton Heights will square off against Lawrence North at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lawrence North is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Shelbyville, they will head out on the road to face off against Whiteland at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The last seven games Shelbyville has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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