After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Scotland County, North Shelby was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They blew past the Highland Cougars 18-2. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Kaden Hunolt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off ten hits. Hunolt was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. He has become a key player for North Shelby: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 3-5 otherwise.
Cole Browning
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In other batting news, North Shelby got a massive performance out of Cole Browning, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two RBI gave Browning a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Grady Gander, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
North Shelby pushed their record up to 6-5 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Highland, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Shelby will head out to face off against Novinger at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Highland, they will challenge Louisiana at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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