Softball Recap: Murphysboro Wins Going Away Against Vienna

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Previous Games

03/19/25 - Home	11-1 W
03/13/24 - Away	4-0 W
03/15/23 - Home	10-7 W
03/16/22 - Away	16-8 W
05/20/21 - Home	10-0 W
+ 2 more games

Murphysboro had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt Vienna on Wednesday. The Murphysboro Red Devils blew past the Vienna Eagles 11-1. The victory continues a trend for the Red Devils in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won six in a row.

Ayla Smith made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Brooklyn Campbell was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run and two runs. Another player making a difference was Macey Alexander, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.

Murphysboro was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .435. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .300 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

Murphysboro now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Vienna, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Murphysboro is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Waltonville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Vienna, they will head out on the road to square off against Crab Orchard at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Crab Orchard will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Vienna surely won't give up without a fight.