Gary hasn't had much luck against Shelbyville recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Gary Bobcats will head out on the road to face off against the Shelbyville Dragons at 6:30 p.m. Gary's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Shelbyville's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Gary took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over Joaquin. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bobcats as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Shelbyville not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since February 22nd. Everything went their way against Chireno as Shelbyville made off with a 13-2 victory. The win continues a trend for the Dragons in their matchups with the Owls: they've now won seven in a row.
Shelbyville's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-5-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games. As for Gary, their win bumped their record up to 8-5.
Gary couldn't quite get it done against Shelbyville when the teams last played back in May of 2024 as they fell 16-12. Can Gary avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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