Nelson's walk-off powers Post 23

Jordan Burchett settled down after a slow start to pitch Post 23 to a win in the second portion of their doubleheader. (T-G Photo by Danny Parker) [Click to enlarge] [Order this photo]

Shelbyville Senior American Legion Post 23 appeared to be cruising to a doubleheader sweep over the Tennessee Thrashers when a solo home run in the fifth and final inning knotted the contest at 3-all.

J.T. Nelson apparently had no desire to see the game go to extra innings on a hot Thursday night as he belted a walk-off bast to give Shelbyville a 4-3 victory.

Post 23 starting pitcher Jordan Burchett struggled with his release point in the early going but settled in to last all five frames.

Tyler Vannatta knocked in two runs with a double in the Shelbyville half of the second inning.

Shelbyville's Will Trice slides safely into third base. (T-G Photo by Danny Parker) [Click to enlarge] [Order this photo]

Shelbyville 4, Thrashers 2: Michael Watkins' mound performance in the afternoon portion of the double-dip left Thrashers hitters confused and complaining. The right-hander worked five innings and finished the game by pumping in a strikeout on the inside corner to leave the visitors scratching their heads.

Watkins also helped himself at the plate by laying down a bunt single, reaching second on an errant throw and scoring an insurance run late in the game.

Post 23 trots back onto the diamond Sunday when they head north to face Baxter at Upperman High School at 2 p.m.