Herrin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat. They fell 8-3 to the Massac County Patriots. That's two games in a row now that Herrin has lost by exactly five runs.
NICK HUBBARD was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Jackson Faulkenberry, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Massac County's side, Preston Summers was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Noah Melcher was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Herrin's loss dropped their record down to 1-16-1. As for Massac County, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Herrin will head out on the road to face off against Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Benton is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats at home, meaning Herrin will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. Massac County will take on Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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