DuQuoin had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-17 to make it eight. They came up short against the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats, falling 11-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-1 back in April.
As for Anna-Jonesboro, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 22-3. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won 20 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
For Anna-Jonesboro's part, Ruby Yates was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Yates has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Jayci Needling was incredible, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 3-for-4. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Ariana Turner was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run.
DuQuoin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-1 defeat against Red Bud on the 7th. As for Anna-Jonesboro, they have also already played their next game, a 17-2 victory against Benton on the 7th.
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