DuQuoin came tearing into Tuesday's match with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.6 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-10 victory over the Pinckneyville Panthers. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Dedrick Melvin looked comfortable as he struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, PJ Winters was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played. Jayden Anders was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Pinckneyville's side, Riley Mohr was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Mohr is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Lietz, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Pinckneyville was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
DuQuoin pushed their record up to 16-1 with that win, which was their 11th straight at home. As for Pinckneyville, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
DuQuoin will head out on the road to face off against Frankfort at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. DuQuoin is facing Frankfort at the right time seeing as Frankfort is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Pinckneyville, they will be playing at home against Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Anna-Jonesboro hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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