Steeleville made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Murphysboro, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Steeleville put the hurt on Murphysboro with a sharp 8-1 victory on Thursday. For the Warriors, this counts as revenge for the 18-0 win the Red Devils walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March of 2024.
Cale Newby
| 03/27/25 @ Murphysboro | 3 |
| 03/19/25 vs Pinckneyville | 2 |
| 05/15/24 vs Carrier Mills-Stonefort | 2 |
| 05/07/24 @ Carterville | 2 |
| 04/04/24 vs Okawville | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Cale Newby, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Carson Rednour, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Steeleville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Murphysboro, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Steeleville will take on Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Murphysboro, they will face off against Goreville at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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