DeKalb's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Naperville Central on Tuesday. The DeKalb Barbs sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Naperville Central Redhawks. This was a revenge matchup for DeKalb, as the team was forced to settle for a 9-8 defeat when these two played last Monday.
Hunter Kriese looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, DeKalb's victory was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Kees, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Paul Kakoliris was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with.
DeKalb's win bumped their record up to 16-9. As for Naperville Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season.
DeKalb will have a chance to go back-to-back against Naperville Central: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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