Murphysboro can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 18-1 margin over the Johnston City Indians. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Murphysboro also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Nathan Evans looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, Gage Taylor and William Bess did most of the damage at the plate: Taylor went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI, while Bess went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Mason Bastien was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Murphysboro's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Johnston City, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-7.
Murphysboro will take on Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Johnston City, they will head out on the road to face off against Waltonville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Waltonville will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Johnston City surely won't give up without a fight.
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