For the second straight game, Shelby will face off against East Gaston. Shelby will face off against East Gaston at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Shelby has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Shelby came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against East Gaston, falling 14-5. The Golden Lions have struggled against the Warriors recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
For East Gaston's part, Jackson Messer and Payton Matthews made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Messer didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Matthews struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because East Gaston is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-5 otherwise. At bat, Messer went 2-for-5 with two RBI, while Matthews went 2-for-5 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave Matthews a new career-high.
In other batting news, Dylan Wright was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of East Gaston's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 4-5 when he doesn't). Jaiden Crouch also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
East Gaston kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
East Gaston's record is now 7-5. As for Shelby, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
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