Herrin extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 10-14 in the process. They came up short against the DuQuoin Indians, falling 10-2. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Indians earlier this season, when they won 11-0.
Lillie Vestal made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for DuQuoin, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-19. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On DuQuoin's side, Taylor Hiller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Hiller was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That run marked the first that she has scored this season.
In other batting news, Isabele Jones was incredible, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aubrey Bastien, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Herrin will head out to square off against Frankfort at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for DuQuoin, they will venture away from home to challenge Murphysboro at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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