DuQuoin came into Tuesday's match having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Frankfort Redbirds 15-9. DuQuoin's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Essence Haynes was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off 11 hits. Haynes was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Lucy Milam was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Addysen Denault, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Frankfort's side, Presley Sollers was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Rolla, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
DuQuoin's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-12. As for Frankfort, they dropped their record down to 9-9 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
DuQuoin will be playing at home against Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Frankfort, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-0 defeat vs. Waltonville on the 17th.
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