Murphysboro was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Massac County on Saturday. The Red Devils put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 8-2 win. 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 April of 2024.
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Murphysboro got a great performance from Nathan Evans as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Evans also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because the Red Devils are 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-7 otherwise.
At the plate, Mason Bastien was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2. Murphysboro is undefeated when Bastien posts two or more runs, but 3-8 otherwise. Bryce Edwards was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Murphysboro's record now sits at 6-8. As for Massac County, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 9-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will host Harrisburg at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Massac County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Patriots will need to watch out since the Lions have now posted at least ten runs in their last three games.
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