A combination of timely hitting and outstanding pitching led to Shelbyville Central’s Golden Eagles picking up their first District 6 4-A win of the season.
The Eagles (2-8, 1-3) banged out 11 hits, while starting sophomore pitcher Palmer Edwards had a great outing before handing the ball over to Carston Williams, who was just as impressive in relief.
Shelbyville Central exploded for four runs in the bottom of the first inning then added three more in the second frame.
A number of costly errors by the Rebels helped the cause.
Franklin County (5-4, 1-3) scored in the fifth off a Payton Miller two-run homer then added a run in the sixth.
William Bobo ripped a double and added a single, Jaqual collected three singles while Williams collected a pair of hits to highlight the Golden Eagles 11-hit effort.
Edwards was in control from the start, scattering four hits, two earned run while fanning six batters with no walks in 5 1/3 innings to claim the win.
Williams struck out three batters, walked one and didn’t allow a hit or run.
Josiah Cullins got the start on the mound for Franklin County with relief appearances from Miller and Casen Gilliam.

Franklin County 000 021 0 – 3 4 3
Shelbyville Central 430 000 X – 7 11 5

Franklin County: P. Miller 2-for-4, Lowe 1-for-3, Gilliam 1-for-2.
Shelbyville Central: William Bobo 2-for-4, Jaqual Beverly 3-for-4, Carston Williams 2-for-2, Nick Johnson 1-for-4, Caden Thomas 1-for-3, Mason Shavers 1-for-4, Kyler Trice 1-for-3.
WP: Palmer Edwards
LP: Josiah Cullins