Herrin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Carterville Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Herrin of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Herrin got a good showing from HARPER SHOEMAKER, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, Herrin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was TALAN NEMETH, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Herrin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11-1. As for Carterville, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Herrin will take on Murphysboro at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Herrin is facing Murphysboro at the right time seeing as Murphysboro is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Carterville, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Sparta at 4:30 p.m.
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