Dupo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. They fell just short of the Steeleville Warriors by a score of 3-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Dupo of the 10-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Steeleville's part, Cale Newby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits. Newby has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Braden Middendorf was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Canon Ruby, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Dupo's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Steeleville, their win bumped their record up to 11-8.
Dupo will be playing in front of their home fans against East Alton-Wood River at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. East Alton-Wood River is coming into the contest with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Dupo will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Steeleville, they will face off against Carterville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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