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SOFTBALL: DHS bounces Benton in Regional semifinals

Posted May 16, 2012 11:00 pm

Patricia Ferrari

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[The DuQuoin Indians Softball Team started regional play at Herrin on Tuesday against Benton. DuQuoin, the No. 1 seed in the tournament, was only winning 1-0 after three innings. The DuQuoin bats did not come to life until the bottom of the fourth inning. DuQuoin scored four runs in the fourth, and five runs in the sixth to take the win 10-0 over Benton in six innings.

DuQuoin moves to the championship game on Saturday (11:00) against the winner of the Herrin vs. Johnston City game to be held on Wednesday. DuQuoin's record is now 34-2, and Benton ends the season at 19-11.

Alexis Kohrs was the winning pitcher for DuQuoin running her record to 19-1. Kohrs pitched all six innings allowing no runs, on 2 hits, had 4 walks, and 7 strikeouts.

Kohrs got into difficulty in the first inning with two Benton runners on, but was able to work her way out of it. In the fourth inning, Benton had the bases loaded with no outs, and Kohrs got a force out at home and two strikeouts to end the inning.

Again in the sixth inning, Benton had two runners on, but Kohrs was able to end the inning without anyone scoring.

The losing pitcher for Benton was Amanda Holloway. She allowed 10 runs (5 earned) on 11 hits, had 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts.

Benton's two hits (both singles) were by Emily Tate in the first inning, and Kristen Odom in the fourth inning.

DuQuoin had 11 hits in the contest; three were extra base hits.

Jessica Hirsch was 1-4, a double, with 2 RBI, Aubrey Davis was 2-3 with an RBI, Kelsey Robinson was 1-4, Cassidy Rice was 1-4 with an RBI, Kohrs was 1-4 with a double, and 2 RBI, Hadley Marek was 1-3, Magen Edwards was 2-3 with a double, and an RBI, and Amanda Willliams was 2-3 with an RBI.

Benton committed six errors on defense, while DuQuoin had only one.

Coach Jason James commented: "I am so pleased with our effort today, and how the girls played. It was a slow start at the plate. The Benton pitcher did a good job of keeping us off balance with her change up."

"Having the bases loaded in the top of fourth inning, and getting out of it, changed the momentum for us. That got us going! Three more practices, and then the regional finals!"

Coach James is assisted by Jacob Emling and Lonnie James.

DuQuoin will be playing Saturday morning (11:00) against either Herrin or Johnston City for the Regional Championship. The winner of the Herrin Regional moves on to the sectional to be held in Pinckneyville.

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