STAFF REPORT
LEWISBURG — What felt like it could be a full-blown offensive slugfest on Thursday afternoon at Marshall County ultimately skewed into a blowout victory for the Shelbyville Central Golden Eagles, marking their third-straight to start the season with the 17-4 win over the Tigers.
The first inning featured plenty of fireworks, with both teams knocking in three runs.
Designated hitter Brody Thomas had a banner night to lead the Golden Eagle offense with a 4-for-5 night and five RBIs.
He smacked two doubles and a home run.
Stephen Bobo also had a stellar night, going 4-for-4 with three runs scored and a RBI as well.
Palmer Edwards and William Bobo each tripled as well.
In total, the Eagles hammered the Tiger pitching staff to the tune of 17 hits, while Edwards, who got the win on the bump for the Eagles, settled in and pitched an effective 4 1/3 innings.
He gave up three runs on six hits while striking out four, before Michael Estrada took over and pitched the final 2 2/3 innings in relief, giving up just one run on three hits, while recording four strikeouts.
Shelbyville Central 340 320 5 — 17 17 0
Marshall Co. 300 000 1 — 4 9 1
Shelbyville: William Bobo 3-for-4, Caden Duggin 2-for-5, Stephen Bobo 4-for-4, Brody Lovvorn 1-for-4, Palmer Edwards 2-for-3, Brody Thomas 4-for-5, Braxton Vari 1-for-4.
WP: Edwards
