Shelbyville Dragons Ballpark on Friday, April 21, 2023 –
The Shelbyville Dragons varsity baseball team fell short of remaining tied atop the District 23-2A leader board by dropping their last conference home game to the Garrison Bulldogs by a 3-1 score. The loss gives the Dragons a 10-3 district mark and a 15-8-1 overall season standing. They are currently tied for second place with Joaquin, also 10-3 in conference action. Garrison stands atop District 23 with a 12-1 mark.
Garrison scored first when Eli Compton reached first base on a Dragon error to start the top of the third inning. Compton moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Tryton Kruse and later scored on another error giving GHS a 1-0 run advantage. Garrison rallied and loaded the bases in the top of the fourth and Travis Burkhalter crossed the plate on a bases loaded walk. Andrew Curbow later scored on a passed ball behind the catcher giving Garrison a 3-0 lead.
Shelbyville scored in the bottom of the fifth inning when Wyatt Frick and Cam Mason each reached base on Bulldog errors and Dragon Justin Raymond singled up the middle for an RBI single. This put the score at 3-1 and was the games final score.
Garrison pitcher Eli Compton pitched 4 1/3 innings giving up two hits, striking out four batters, and walking one batter. Teammate Hayden Allen gave up no hits or walks in two and 2/3rds innings.
Shelbyville saw Weston Frick pitch 6 1/3 innings giving up five hits, four walks, and striking out six batters. Teammate Jason Fleming threw 2/3 inning giving up no hits or walks.
Shelbyville will travel to Timpson for their final conference game on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6 p.m. at Timpson Bears Ballpark.
