The DuQuoin Indians will face off against the Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
On Wednesday, DuQuoin came up short against Carlyle and fell 9-4. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Zeigler-Royalton had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 5-2 win over Vienna on Wednesday.
Addison Furlow spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 20 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mayti House was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Adrianna Furlow-Hampton, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Zeigler-Royalton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in seven consecutive contests.
DuQuoin's loss dropped their record down to 4-21. As for Zeigler-Royalton, their victory bumped their record up to 11-16.
DuQuoin came up short against Zeigler-Royalton when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 14-11. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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