It was a good run, but Shelbyville unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 4-1 to the New Palestine Dragons. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, Shelbyville couldn't push the score so high this time.
Cheyenne Eads was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Eads has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Eads was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with a home run.
Even though they lost, Shelbyville hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as New Palestine struck out eight times.
On New Palestine's side, Courtney Study spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. It was the first time this season that Study pitched five or more innings.
On the hitting side, Allie Blum was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sydney Oliver, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Shelbyville's defeat dropped their record down to 9-5. As for New Palestine, their win was their 17th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0.
Shelbyville will be playing in front of their home fans against Triton Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Triton Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season. As for New Palestine, they will head out on the road to take on Franklin Community at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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