Murphysboro can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent contest on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats a 10-0 shutout. The win was just what Murphysboro needed coming off of a 17-5 loss in their prior matchup.
Oliver Kartje was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Kartje was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Murphysboro let Kayden Rains and Mason Bastien loose on the outfield. Rains went 2-for-3 with a home run and two additional RBI, while Bastien scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Fox, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Murphysboro now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Anna-Jonesboro, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will take on Steeleville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Murphysboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Anna-Jonesboro, they will head out on the road to square off against Goreville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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