DuQuoin extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 3-19 in the process. They came up short against the Trico Pioneers, falling 8-1. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 12-2 to the Pioneers when the teams met back in May of 2022, then they'll just have to keep looking.
DuQuoin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKenzie Eaton, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Trico, they pushed their record up to 12-10 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Considering they have won seven games by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Trico's side, DuQuoin's batters probably weren't too happy with Zoe Bennett, who pitched a no hitter and racked up six Ks (she gave up zero walks).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hayleigh Franklin, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and three runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Lilly Sickling also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
DuQuoin has already played their next matchup, a 10-2 victory against Herrin on the 10th. As for Trico, they will face off against New Athens at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Pioneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellow Jackets have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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