Goreville is 0-6 against Carbondale since May of 2021 but things could change on Monday. The Blackcats will look to defend their home field against the Terriers at 4:30 p.m. Goreville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
While Goreville's win against Woodlawn wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blackcats had just enough and edged out the Cardinals 9-8 on Thursday. The victory was familiar territory for the Blackcats, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Lydia Kwiatkowski
| 05/15/25 @ Woodlawn | 3 |
| 05/14/25 @ Herrin | 1 |
| 05/10/25 @ Benton | 2 |
| 05/09/25 @ Massac County | 2 |
| 05/01/25 @ Crab Orchard | 0 |
| 04/30/25 vs Hamilton County | 4 |
Lydia Kwiatkowski made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. What's more, she posted three strikeouts, the most she's had over her last six games. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Elisabeth Trainor and Addyson (Addy) Underwood did most of the damage at the plate: Trainor went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Underwood went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Trainor has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Allison Chamness, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Carbondale might've scored the first runs on Thursday, but it was Murphysboro who claimed the real prize. The Terriers took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Red Devils. The Terriers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kaelyn Viernum was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmine Martin, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Carbondale's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Goreville, their win bumped their record up to 12-16.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Goreville hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Carbondale struggles in that department as they've averaged .312. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Goreville suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Carbondale in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Blackcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
