Softball Recap: New Haven Bulldogs vs. DeKalb Barons
New Haven was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They suffered a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of the DeKalb Barons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to New Haven of the 14-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
New Haven saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haley Johnson, who went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
On DeKalb's side, Amara Anglin spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Anglin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Serena Wineland was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Cox, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
New Haven's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for DeKalb, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season.
New Haven will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Leo at 5:30 p.m. Leo will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something New Haven surely won't give up without a fight. As for DeKalb, they will head out on the road to face off against East Noble at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. DeKalb knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully East Noble likes a good challenge.
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