Arcadia was handed a 13-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 15-13 win over the Northampton Yellowjackets. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Firebirds' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Dalton Barnes
| 05/12/26 vs Northampton | 3 |
| 03/23/26 @ Sts. Peter & Paul | 3 |
| 04/30/26 @ Northampton | 2 |
| 04/11/26 @ Norview | 2 |
| 04/28/26 vs Chincoteague | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
Dalton Barnes was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. He is becoming a predictor of Arcadia's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-8 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Brian White, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Arcadia always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .568. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northampton only posted an OBP of .425.
Arcadia now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Northampton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Arcadia will face off against rival Nandua at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Northampton is set to take on their familiar foe Chincoteague at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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