Chireno is 0-6 against Shelbyville since May of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Chireno Owls are taking a road trip to square off against the Shelbyville Dragons at 6:30 p.m. Shelbyville took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Chireno, who comes in off a win.
Chireno took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Gary by a score of 10-6. The Owls' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Landon Nash made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
Nash wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Garrett Sanford, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That home run was Sanford's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Shelbyville fell victim to Garrison and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bulldogs.
Shelbyville's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5-1. As for Chireno, their record is now 3-4-2.
Chireno might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Shelbyville in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can Chireno avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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