DeKalb is 2-8 against Neuqua Valley since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The DeKalb Barbs will head out on the road to challenge the Neuqua Valley Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. DeKalb is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
DeKalb took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over Neuqua Valley.
DeKalb's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Kees, who went 3-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
DeKalb pushed their record up to 18-10 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Neuqua Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-17.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. DeKalb has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Neuqua Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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