Softball Recap: Herrin Snaps Five-Game Streak of Losses at Home

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Previous Games

05/19/25 - Home	11-10 W
03/27/24 - Away	3-4 L
03/23/24 - Neutral	8-24 L
03/29/23 - Home	3-9 L
03/25/23 - Neutral	3-8 L
+ 3 more games

Herrin was handed a ten-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They had just enough and edged out the Johnston City Indians 11-10. For the Tigers, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 win the Indians walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.

Reese Elliott and Gigi George did most of the damage at the plate: Elliott got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run, while George went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits George has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Branson Hill, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.

Herrin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .543. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Herrin's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-16. As for Johnston City, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-10.

Herrin has already played their next match, a 2-1 loss against Freeburg on the 20th. As for Johnston City, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 10-0 win against Frankfort on the 21st.