There's no place like home for Waubonsie Valley, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They put the hurt on the DeKalb Barbs with a sharp 14-2 win on Tuesday. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for Waubonsie Valley this season.
Samantha Wiertelak tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hannah Laub was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Gia Cobert, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Waubonsie Valley's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-10. As for DeKalb, they are on a ten-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12.
Waubonsie Valley will head out on the road to challenge Neuqua Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Waubonsie Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for DeKalb, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Naperville Central at 4:30 p.m.
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