Herrin can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Massac County Patriots by a score of 2-1 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That's more bragging rights for Herrin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sophie Schramm spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Herrin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Zoey Linton, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Herrin's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Massac County, they dropped their record down to 4-9 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Herrin will take on Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Herrin is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Massac County, they will be playing at home against Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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