DuQuoin has gone a perfect 5-0 against Vienna recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Indians will host the Eagles at 11:00 a.m. DuQuoin's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Vienna's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
DuQuoin is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Nashville just ended the team's seven-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Hornets by a score of 2-0. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Indians' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Cy Craft
| 05/01/26 @ Nashville | 7 |
| 04/21/26 vs Frankfort | 10 |
| 04/14/26 vs Nashville | 8 |
| 04/07/26 vs Pinckneyville | 12 |
Cy Craft spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Vienna came up short against Zeigler-Royalton on Thursday and fell 8-3.
Hayden Jones was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
DuQuoin's loss dropped their record down to 17-5. As for Vienna, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-13.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. DuQuoin has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Vienna struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.6 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
DuQuoin skirted past Vienna 6-5 when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Do the Indians have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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