It was a proper cat-fight when Herrin took on Pinckneyville on Thursday. The Tigers took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. The Tigers have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Brynlynn Helsley and Harley Summers did some serious damage despite the final result: Helsley went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI, while Summers went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Lillie Vestal was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
Herrin's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Pinckneyville, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Herrin is taking a road trip to face off against Chester at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pinckneyville, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Wesclin at 4:30 p.m.
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