For the second straight game, Columbia Central will face off against Shelbyville Central. The Lions will face off against the Golden Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Columbia Central has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Shelbyville Central will arrive with nine straight wins.
On Monday, Columbia Central didn't have quite enough to beat Shelbyville Central and fell 2-1.
Lane Sharp
| 04/14/25 vs Shelbyville Central | 10 |
| 04/07/25 @ Lincoln County | 9 |
| 04/01/25 vs Warren County | 9 |
| 03/24/25 vs Spring Hill | 9 |
| 03/18/25 @ Smyrna | 12 |
Lane Sharp spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent : he hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Columbia Central saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Saum, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Shelbyville Central's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 19-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Columbia Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Columbia Central has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Shelbyville Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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