Anna-Jonesboro took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Murphysboro, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats had just enough and edged out the Red Devils 2-1. This was a revenge game for the Wildcats: when they faced off against the Red Devils back in March, they had to take a 15-3 loss.
Aaron Sheffer
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Aaron Sheffer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Anna-Jonesboro is 5-2 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 1-8 otherwise.
At the plate, Anna-Jonesboro's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Taj Hodges, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Anna-Jonesboro's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Murphysboro, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Anna-Jonesboro will face off against Century at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Murphysboro, they will take on Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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