DuQuoin extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 15-11. They came up short against the Carterville Lions, falling 10-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Indians of the 14-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
As for Carterville, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 28-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 8.3 runs this season.
For Carterville's part, Taryn Ford was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Ford has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Savannah Gibbs was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one double, and one RBI. Colbie Bennett was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Coming up, DuQuoin is taking a road trip to face off against Herrin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.42 runs per game on average), something the Indians will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Carterville, they will be playing at home against Glenwood at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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