Softball Preview: Norwell Knights vs. DeKalb Barons
The Norwell Knights will stay at home for another game and welcome the DeKalb Barons at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Norwell lost 15-4 to Heritage on Saturday.
Leah Werling was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Jordan Markley was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, DeKalb was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of Huntington North by a score of 6-5.
Rylee Moore made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Cox, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Norwell's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-5. As for DeKalb, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
DeKalb's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Norwell hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .347. It's a different story for DeKalb, though, as they've only averaged .249. Will they be able to contain Norwell's hitters?
Norwell took their victory against DeKalb in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-3. Will Norwell repeat their success, or does DeKalb have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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