Murphysboro posted their closest victory since May 10, 2025 on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Goreville Blackcats, sneaking past 5-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Red Devils also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2024.

Blaire Fox
| 04/02/26 @ Goreville | 12 |
| 04/01/26 @ Zeigler-Royalton | 6 |
| 03/31/26 vs Anna-Jonesboro | 9 |
| 03/28/26 @ Ballard Memorial | 1 |
| 03/28/26 @ Livingston Central | 9 |
| + 5 more games |
Blaire Fox was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over 5.2 innings pitched. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.4 strikeouts per game. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
Fox wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Macey Alexander, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
Murphysboro lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Murphysboro's record is now 4-7. As for Goreville, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Murphysboro wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 3-2 loss against Massac County on the 6th. As for Goreville, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 10-2 win against Elverado on the 6th.
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