Herrin had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 12-5 margin over the Frankfort Redbirds on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Herrin considering their one-run performance the game before.
The team relied heavily on Jackson Faulkenberry, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. AARON RAGSDALE was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Herrin's win bumped their record up to 3-21-1. As for Frankfort, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-17.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Herrin will play host again on Saturday to welcome Trico, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:15 a.m. Herrin is facing Trico at the right time seeing as Trico is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Frankfort, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Sparta at 4:30 p.m. Sparta's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Frankfort's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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