DeKalb's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Prairie Heights Panthers by a score of 7-3. That's more bragging rights for DeKalb, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Summer Haverstock made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. Haverstock was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Paige Storck was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. Rylee Moore was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Prairie Heights' side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emily McCrea, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
DeKalb's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-14. As for Prairie Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeKalb will take on Heritage at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Heritage is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Prairie Heights, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Garrett at 5:30 p.m. Garrett is coming into the match with three straight wins on the road, so Prairie Heights will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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