Johnston City was the 11-0 winner over Carbondale when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Indians fell 6-1 to the Terriers on Monday. The Indians' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Carlee Rogers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
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On the hitting side, Peyton Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played.
Johnston City now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Carbondale, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 6-8 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Johnston City will face off against Pinckneyville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight. As for Carbondale, they will head out on the road to challenge East St. Louis at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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