DeQuincy hadn't done well against Kinder recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Tigers came out on top against the Yellowjackets by a score of 3-2 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Tigers have posted since February 20, 2024.
Grant Rainwater spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Turner Rodriquez, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Rowdy Griffin was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Tigers
| 04/10/25 vs Kinder | 3-2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Pickering | 15-0 |
| 03/27/25 vs East Beauregard | 17-0 |
| 03/21/25 vs Oberlin | 20-5 |
| 03/20/25 vs Vinton | 6-0 |
| + 4 more games |
DeQuincy pushed their record up to 24-11 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games. As for Kinder, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-11 record this season.
DeQuincy will face off against Bell City at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Kinder does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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