It was a proper cat-fight when Herrin duked it out with Carterville on Monday. The Tigers lost 13-2 to the Lions. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Lions recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Herrin saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reese Elliott, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Herrin's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Carterville, their win was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Herrin will face off against Murphysboro at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Carterville, they will challenge Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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