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| 05/17/25 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 03/30/24 - Away | 2-7 L |
| 04/01/23 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/02/22 - Away | 5-10 L |
| 04/03/21 - Home | 7-9 L |
| + 5 more games |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Jennings County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Shelbyville Golden Bears 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Panthers have posted since May 1st.
Arian Day made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching eight innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Riley Byford was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two runs. Marlee Elston was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
Jennings County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .474. They are 7-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Jennings County is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-10 record this season. As for Shelbyville, their defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 16-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jennings County will challenge Columbus North at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bull Dogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Shelbyville, they will square off against Greenfield-Central at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The Golden Bears' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season.
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