DuQuoin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-10 heartbreaker at the hands of the Benton Rangers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rangers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 two weeks ago.
Lucy Milam was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and two doubles. Isabele Jones was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
DuQuoin's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Benton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7.
DuQuoin wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-3 defeat against Pinckneyville on the 21st. As for Benton, they have also already played their next game, a 7-6 victory against Nashville on the 22nd.
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