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On This Date: (June 1, 1981)

June 1, 1981 - Andy Sherkness pitches a two-hit shutout to lead Marian to a 3-0 victory over Williams Valley in the semifinal round of the District 11 Class 2A playoffs. Sherkness allows a double in the first and a single in the second before tossing hitless ball the rest of the way. The left-hander, who improves his season record to 8-1, finishes with 15 strikeouts. The Colts, coached by Charlie Connely, score all their runs in the third inning. Sherkness starts the rally with a single and Mike Kmetz follows with a double. Both runners score on an error. Later in the frame, Tony McCullion delivers an RBI single.