Murphysboro had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 7-11 to make it four. They came up short against the Carterville Lions, falling 7-1. If the Red Devils were looking for revenge after losing 16-0 to the Lions when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Carterville, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 20-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.6 runs this season.
For Carterville's part, Taryn Ford spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up ten Ks. Ford has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kendall Henrikesen was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 11 contests. Colbie Bennett was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will face off against Johnston City at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Carterville, they will square off against Herrin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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