Softball Recap: Massac County Drops Season-High Score on Herrin

Patriots

Team Score (Highest)

04/22/25 vs Herrin	13
03/28/25 vs Hamilton County	8
03/27/25 @ Century	8
03/21/25 vs Hardin County	8
04/01/25 @ Vienna	6

Massac County's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 13-10 victory over the Herrin Tigers. The Patriots' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Hannah Edwards was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Riley Baumgart, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs.

Massac County was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .469. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their batting average total in three consecutive contests.

With the win, Massac County broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-9. As for Herrin, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-10.

Coincidentally, Massac County and Herrin will both be playing Benton the next time they take the field. The Tigers will head out to face the Rangers at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Patriots will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.