Softball Recap: Murphysboro Triumphs

Murphysboro was handed a seven-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the O'Fallon Panthers 6-5.

Arianna Smith

Batters Struck Out (Career)

05/10/25 vs O'Fallon	6
03/17/25 vs Triad	2
04/28/25 vs Carterville	1
04/15/25 @ Carterville	1
04/11/25 @ Salem	1

Ayla Smith and Arianna Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Smith tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Meanwhile, Arianna struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave her a new career-high. At bat, Smith went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base, while Arianna went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Blaire Fox, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Another was Kylie Powell, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Murphysboro's record is now 7-18. As for O'Fallon, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-14.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will take on Centralia at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for O'Fallon, they will face off against Nashville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.