Herrin had lost five straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 11-16 to make it six. They lost 13-3 to the Benton Rangers. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rangers earlier this season, when they won 13-3.
Haylee Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Branson Hill, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Benton, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 14-14. The result was nothing new for the Rangers, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.
On Benton's side, Avery Thomas (2027) spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Jaycee Webb (2027) was incredible, firing off two home runs, five runs, and two stolen bases while going 4-for-4. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Taylor Ray-McGuire (2027) was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Herrin will host Johnston City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Benton, they will face off against Elverado at 12:00 p.m. on Friday.
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