While DuQuoin put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Sparta. The DuQuoin Indians came out on top against the Sparta Bulldogs by a score of 4-0. That's more bragging rights for DuQuoin, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not much got past Camden Waller, who gave up just five hits and racked up six Ks to keep Sparta off the board. Waller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, DuQuoin's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jaden DeMarie, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Rice, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
DuQuoin's win bumped their record up to 29-3. As for Sparta, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-10.
DuQuoin will head out on the road to take on Trico at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Trico: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while DuQuoin has snatched up 11 consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season. Sparta will take on New Athens at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The last six games New Athens has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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