Murphysboro was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mt. Vernon Rams. The Red Devils were not able to make up for their defeat to the Rams from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
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.
At the plate, 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 loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Mt. Vernon, their record now sits at 9-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will face off against Massac County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will square off against Centralia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Orphans will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Rams surely won't give up without a fight.
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