Ellis earns first complete game shutout in Railroaders history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
BaseballScott Ellis, a pitcher for the Cleburne Railroaders, recorded the first complete game shutout in team history on June 26 against the Milwaukee Milkmen. This victory, alongside a significant team turnaround, has helped elevate the Railroaders into playoff contention. Cleburne has since achieved eight consecutive wins, reflecting a marked improvement in performance, particularly from its pitching staff. Ellis has been a key contributor, showcasing his skills in multiple starts and demonstrating confidence in the team's overall talent.
- •Ellis pitched a complete game shutout on June 26 against Milwaukee.
- •Cleburne has improved its team ERA to 4.76, ranking third in the league.
- •The Railroaders have won eight straight games against top teams.
- •Ellis is in his second professional season after playing in college.
- •The team has established a strong pitching rotation under new coaching.
- 5:17 PMYahoo Sports — Ellis talks first complete game shutout in Railroader history and team's surge in last month
"Seeing the Cleburne Railroaders toward the bottom of the league in team ERA through the first month of the season was an embodiment of baseball’s beauty, according to starting pitcher Scott Ellis. The 24-year-old right-hander signed with Cleburne in February, entering only his second year of his career out of college. Experiencing the team’s early woes, Ellis and the Railroaders now find ...
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