DeQuincy's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out the DeRidder Dragons 8-7. Surprisingly, this marked the sixth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Bella Moore spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Emily Cooley was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. Another player making a difference was Aubree Royer, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
DeQuincy was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
| 02/26/26 - Away | 8-7 W |
| 02/27/25 - Home | 4-6 L |
| 03/11/23 - Away | 19-4 W |
| 03/11/22 - Away | 11-8 W |
| 02/27/21 - Home | 0-17 L |
| + 4 more games |
DeQuincy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for DeRidder, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-4.
Coming up, DeQuincy is taking a road trip to challenge South Beauregard at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for DeRidder, they will take on Notre Dame in a tournament on Saturday.
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