After flying high against Carrier Mills-Stonefort last Tuesday, Crab Orchard came back down to earth. The Crab Orchard Trojans lost 8-1 to the Herrin Tigers on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Crab Orchard of the 16-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2017.
Chelsi Miskelley was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Miskelley was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Herrin's side, Sophie Schramm spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. Schramm has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jersey Summers, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3. Harley Summers was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Crab Orchard has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-7 record this season. As for Herrin, the victory got them back to even at 12-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crab Orchard will take on Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Crab Orchard's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Benton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Herrin, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Frankfort at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Herrin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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