Frankfort lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. Their tough 15-9 loss to the DuQuoin Indians might stick with them for a while. Frankfort was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as DuQuoin apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
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.
On DuQuoin's side, 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.
Frankfort has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season. As for DuQuoin, their win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-12.
Frankfort didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-0 loss vs. Waltonville on the 17th. As for DuQuoin, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Anna-Jonesboro at 4:30 p.m.
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