After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Massac County was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They fell just short of the Herrin Tigers by a score of 4-2. Massac County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Herrin apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Hannah Edwards and Larkin Korte did some serious damage despite the final result: Edwards scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Korte scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On Herrin's side, Sophie Schramm spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Zoey Linton and Jersey Summers did most of the damage at the plate: Linton went 1-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Summers scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Massac County has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Herrin, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Massac County has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Murphysboro at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Murphysboro's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matches. As for Herrin, they will be playing at home against Harrisburg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Harrisburg is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Herrin will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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