Illinois High School Baseball - Murphysboro wallops Johnston City
April 6, 2024: Johnston City, IL 62951 Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL), 18-1 in a non-league test.
With the win, Murphysboro upgrades its record to 7-10 on the season. The Red Devils host Carterville (Carterville, IL) to battle the Lions in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio test on Tuesday, April 9. The Lions come into the test with a record of 6-6. Carterville lost 9-2 in their recent non-league test against Tolono Unity (Tolono, IL)
With the defeat, Johnston City falls to 8-8 on the season. The Indians host Goreville (Goreville, IL) to battle the Blackcats in a Black Diamond West test on Tuesday, April 9. The Blackcats come into the test with a record of 8-4.