Softball Recap: DuQuoin Indians vs. Benton Rangers
DuQuoin can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent game on Monday. Everything went their way against the Benton Rangers as the DuQuoin Indians made off with a 16-4 win. While fans of DuQuoin might be used to big wins, the 12-run margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Essence Haynes made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). Haynes has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Haynes was also solid in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, DuQuoin got a massive performance out of Madison Lee, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Ashlyn Waters was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
DuQuoin's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Benton, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
DuQuoin will be playing in front of their home fans against Pinckneyville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pinckneyville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so DuQuoin's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Benton, they will head out on the road to take on Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Anna-Jonesboro will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Benton surely won't give up without a fight.
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