South Shelby had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 6-12 to make it four. They lost 22-0 to the Palmyra Panthers. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Cardinals' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Palmyra, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-9 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Palmyra's part, Rylan Compton was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Compton has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs and two RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Bryant Horstmeier was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Raeson Miller, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, South Shelby will square off against Salisbury at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Palmyra, they will be playing at home against Marceline at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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