Frankfort was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 17-4 to the Murphysboro Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Frankfort of the 16-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Murphysboro's part, Sarah Cook was a standout: she fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ciara Fulmer, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Frankfort's defeat dropped their record down to 11-17. As for Murphysboro, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-8.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Chester the next time they take the field. Frankfort will host Chester at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, while Murphysboro will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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