Shelbyville catcher Darrell Hardison receives a force out at home against Riverdale. (T-G Photo by Danny Parker) [Click to enlarge] [Order this photo]

The Shelbyville Junior American Legion team lost their second straight home game in as many nights to a team from Rutherford County, falling 9-2 to Riverdale on Thursday.

Shaquille Thompson started on the mound for Post 23 before being relieved by Jacob West.

Shelbyville heads to Dyersburg for the American Legion state tourament next week. They are scheduled to play their first game on Thursday afternoon at 5.