DuQuoin was the 4-3 winner over Mt. Vernon when they last played one another back in March of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Indians fell 8-4 to the Rams on Tuesday.
DuQuoin saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayden Anders, who went 3-for-4 with one double. Jayden Davis was another, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
DuQuoin has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for Mt. Vernon, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DuQuoin will host Breese Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Mt. Vernon, they will be playing at home against Harrisburg at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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