It was a good run, but Centralia unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Murphysboro Red Devils by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Centralia couldn't push the score so high this time.
Centralia saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aiden Endres, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Murphysboro's side, Austin Hunter tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gage Taylor, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. William Bess was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Centralia's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Murphysboro, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 9-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Centralia will take on Belleville East at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Centralia will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Murphysboro will take on Herrin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Murphysboro is facing Herrin at the right time seeing as Herrin is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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