The DeKalb Barons will play host again on Tuesday to welcome the Carroll Chargers, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. The pair are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
DeKalb scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against Fremont as DeKalb made off with a 17-2 victory. With that win, DeKalb brought their scoring average up to 7.3 runs per game.
Miles Brockhouse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Aaden Lytle was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of AJ Ross, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last matchup, Carroll made sure to put some runs up on the board against Angola on Monday. Carroll put the hurt on Angola with a sharp 15-3 victory. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Carroll has managed all season.
Jaxon Craker was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Conner Barkel, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
DeKalb's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Carroll, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. DeKalb has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Carroll struggles in that department as they've been averaging 10.9. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
DeKalb skirted past Carroll 1-0 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Does DeKalb have another victory up their sleeve, or will Carroll turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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