Vienna lost against DuQuoin back in April of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Eagles fell just short of the Indians by a score of 6-5.
Vienna got a good showing from Tristan Vinson, who tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Vinson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single hit in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jackson Ethridge was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Stafford, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Vienna's loss dropped their record down to 12-9. As for DuQuoin, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vienna will take on Goreville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blackcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Eagles' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for DuQuoin, they will challenge Waterloo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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