Baseball Preview: DeKalb Barons vs. Leo Lions
DeKalb has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Leo Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. DeKalb is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
DeKalb can now show off eight landslide victories after their most recent game on Monday. They put the hurt on New Haven with a sharp 11-1 victory.
Bryson Gadson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, DeKalb got a massive performance out of Aaden Lytle, who went 3-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and a triple. Brady Vince was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Leo came up short against Lakeland on Monday and fell 4-1. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Leo has scored all season.
Even though they lost, Leo didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
DeKalb's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-14. As for Leo, their loss dropped their record down to 12-6.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. DeKalb hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Leo struggles in that department as they've averaged .384. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went DeKalb's way against Leo when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as DeKalb made off with a 16-4 victory. Does DeKalb have another victory up their sleeve, or will Leo turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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