Massac County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Johnston City Indians by a score of 10-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Massac County of the 5-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Natalie Evans made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Johnston City's side, Peyton Johnson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and a double while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Peyton Smith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zoee Cullum, who went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Massac County's defeat dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Johnston City, their victory bumped their record up to 23-7.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Mt. Vernon the next time they take the field. Johnston City will host Mt. Vernon at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, while Massac County will play them later in the day, at 10:30 a.m.
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