Joaquin had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-10 to make it seven. They lost 16-0 to the Shelbyville Dragons. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Rams' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Shelbyville, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 12-4-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games.
For Shelbyville's part, Dallas Murry made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Murry has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Hunter Harvey was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February of 2025. Gavin McDonald was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Joaquin will take on Garrison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Shelbyville, they will face off against San Augustine at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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