Shelbyville had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it seven on Saturday. They walked away with a 9-4 win over the Rushville Lions. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Shelbyville also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2017.
Luke Brinkman made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brinkman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Brinkman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Brinkman wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dalton Jones, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Shelbyville pushed their record up to 12-7 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Rushville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Shelbyville will head out on the road to square off against Warren Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Shelbyville is facing Warren Central at the right time seeing as Warren Central is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Rushville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Franklin County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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