Monday just wasn't the day for Roxana's offense. They fell 3-0 to the Salem Wildcats on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Shells of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Bradley Herrin was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
Roxana's defeat dropped their record down to 15-6-1. As for Salem, they moved to 9-11 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Roxana is taking a road trip to challenge Marquette Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Salem will be paying especially close attention to the Shells' matchup: after the Shells face off against the Explorers, they'll take on Salem again at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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