Murphy throws one-hit shutout to spark T-Birds

North Callaway senior starter Justin Murphy tossed a one-hitter and struck out 12 on Tuesday night as the Thunderbirds toppled Eastern Missouri Conference rival Montgomery County 4-0.

Murphy (3-1) yielded the hit and issued his only walk in the top of the first inning. He retired 16 in a row at one point and Montgomery County's only other baserunner reached on an error in the seventh.

To help the tornado-stricken people of Dumas and surroundings, donations can be made to the Delta Area Disaster Relief Fund, care of the Delta Area Community Foundation, P.O. Box 894, Dumas, AR, 71639, or through the Arkansas Community Foundation, 700 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR, 72202.