Massac County extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 10-7. They fell 10-6 to the Herrin Tigers. That's two games in a row now that the Patriots have lost by exactly four runs.
Ella Winnans
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Massac County got a good showing from Ella Winnans, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Winnans has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Samaia Jones made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one home run and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kayden Ervin, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Herrin, their victory ended a ten-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-18. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
On Herrin's side, Brooke Hudgens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Lillie Vestal was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 12 games. The team also got some help courtesy of Harley Summers, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Massac County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, an 11-0 defeat against Carterville on the 22nd. As for Herrin, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, an 18-11 win against Frankfort on the 23rd.
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