Herrin was the 14-0 winner over Elverado when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Herrin Tigers took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elverado Falcons on Saturday.
Branson Hill and Zoey Linton did some serious damage despite the final result: Hill went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Linton scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Elverado's side, Maggie Elson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. Elson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ellie Yates, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Mylee Roberts, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Herrin's defeat dropped their record down to 13-13. As for Elverado, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 17-9.
Herrin will stay at home for another game and welcome DuQuoin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. DuQuoin is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Herrin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Elverado, they will square off against Zeigler-Royalton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Elverado is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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