Murphysboro fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Crystal Lake South on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Gators. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Red Devils couldn't push the score so high this time.
Murphysboro got a good showing from Nathan Evans, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave Evans a new career-low.
At the plate, Murphysboro saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Austin Hunter, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Another was William Bess, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Murphysboro dropped their record down to 4-4 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Crystal Lake South, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Murphysboro will host Steeleville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crystal Lake South, they will welcome Warren Township at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Warren Township's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Crystal Lake South's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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