After flying high against Vienna on Tuesday, Goreville came back down to earth. The Blackcats fell just short of the Massac County Patriots by a score of 7-6 on Friday. The Blackcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Ellie Tripp was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Emma Rogers was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Goreville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season. As for Massac County, their record now sits at 6-14.
Looking ahead, Goreville will take on Benton at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Blackcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rangers have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Massac County, they will face off against Zeigler-Royalton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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