Murphysboro won against Zeigler-Royalton last Wednesday with ten runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Murphysboro Red Devils came out on top against the Goreville Blackcats by a score of 10-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Murphysboro.
Sarah Cook and Ciara Fulmer did most of the damage at the plate: Cook scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Fulmer scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Goreville's side, Marley Parrish put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). Parrish was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Abigail (Abby) Compton made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emma Rogers, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Murphysboro has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Goreville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will take on Plano at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Murphysboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Goreville, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Elverado at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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