Sparta is 0-10 against DuQuoin since April of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Bulldogs will head out to take on the Indians at 4:30 p.m. Sparta will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Sparta's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Thursday. They put the hurt on Okawville with a sharp 10-0 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Rockets: they've now won seven in a row.
| 05/01/25 @ Okawville | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Okawville | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Dupo | 2 |
| 04/10/25 vs Wesclin | 1 |
| 04/08/25 @ Wesclin | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
Braden Reinhardt was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Sparta is undefeated when Reinhardt posts two or more runs, but 6-10 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Skylar Spivey, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Sparta kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, DuQuoin unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of Nashville. Indians fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Hornets since on Monday.
Tilden Henderson was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Sparta's record is now 9-10. As for DuQuoin, their loss dropped their record down to 13-11.
Sparta couldn't quite get it done against DuQuoin in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 4-0. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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