Softball Recap: Frankfort Snags Seventh Victory in Last Eight Games

Redbirds

Margin (Wins)

04/11/25 @ DuQuoin	10
03/21/25 @ Pope County	10
03/25/25 @ Sparta	7
03/31/25 vs Goreville	6
03/27/25 vs Trico	6

Frankfort made up a huge gap compared to their last game against DuQuoin, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Redbirds put the hurt on the Indians with a sharp 14-4 win on Friday. The Redbirds might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.

Frankfort got a massive performance out of Makayla Joyner, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Presley Sollers, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4.

Frankfort was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .486. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .308 or higher in seven consecutive contests.

Frankfort has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for DuQuoin, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Frankfort will welcome Benton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Redbirds' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rangers have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for DuQuoin, they will be playing at home against Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Indians' hitters will have their work cut out for them.