There's no place like home for Shelbyville Central, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Sunday. They came out on top against the Spring Hill Raiders by a score of 9-6 on Monday.
Sammie Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ali Rippy was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Sydney Moore, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Spring Hill's side, Callie Tuck was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Hailey Lippert was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Shelbyville Central's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Spring Hill, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shelbyville Central will take on Coffee County Central at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Coffee County Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Spring Hill, they will be playing at home against Warren County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Warren County has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.3 runs per game on average), something Spring Hill will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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