DeKalb is 1-9 against Neuqua Valley since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Barbs will face off against the Wildcats at 4:30 p.m. DeKalb has given up an average of 8.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
DeKalb is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Friday. They lost 11-3 to Sycamore.
Alaynna Johnson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one triple.
Meanwhile, Neuqua Valley entered their tilt with Rock Island on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Rocks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since March 26th.
Ava Drehs spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Ashley Pape was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Esha Argawal, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
DeKalb now has a losing record of 8-9. As for Neuqua Valley, their win bumped their record up to 11-9.
DeKalb suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Neuqua Valley in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Can the Barbs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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