Mt. Vernon is 0-3 against DuQuoin since May of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. Mt. Vernon will host DuQuoin at 4:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Mt. Vernon headed into their last game having not scored more than two runs for four straight, but Benton let them put that streak behind them. Mt. Vernon never let Benton get on the board and left with a 10-0 win on Monday. The Rams not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 25, 2024.
Diedrich Smith
| 03/31/25 @ Benton | 7 |
| 03/25/24 vs Benton | 6 |
| 03/26/25 vs Civic Memorial | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Salem | 4 |
| 04/17/24 @ Breese Central | 4 |
Diedrich Smith was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Those seven strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. That stolen base was his first of the season.
In other batting news, Bronx Hefner was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. That run marked the first that he scored this season. Ty Pierce was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Mt. Vernon always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .593. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, DuQuoin can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They came out on top against Carterville by a score of 5-1. The game was the first time the Indians have beaten the Lions on their field since April 11, 2019.
Mt. Vernon's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for DuQuoin, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
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