Herrin hasn't had much luck against Murphysboro recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. Herrin has given up an average of 11.7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Herrin fell victim to Carterville and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 20-0 to the Lions. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Murphysboro fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Massac County on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 3-2. Red Devils fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Patriots since Monday.
Blaire Fox spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Macey Alexander was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Kylie Powell, who went 1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Herrin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Murphysboro, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
Herrin couldn't quite finish off Murphysboro in their previous meeting back in April of 2025 and fell 14-12. Can the Tigers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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