Murphysboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 4-1 to the Mt. Vernon Rams. If the Red Devils were looking for revenge after losing 4-3 to the Rams when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Ayla Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Murphysboro saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Macie Cunningham, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Murphysboro's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Mt. Vernon, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will host Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rangers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.81 runs per game on average), something the Red Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Mt. Vernon, they will face off against Centralia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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