Dupo extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 20-1 to the Sparta Bulldogs. The Tigers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
Dupo saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Shane Wells, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Sparta, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. That looming 20-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Sparta's side, Owen Kueker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Kueker was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Sparta got a massive performance out of Hunter Steely, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two runs gave Steely a new career-high. Camden Allard was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Dupo will head out to challenge Red Bud at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Sparta, they will venture away from home to square off against Marissa/Coulterville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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