For the second straight game, Neuqua Valley will face off against DeKalb. The Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Barbs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Neuqua Valley has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Neuqua Valley managed to slip by DeKalb the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Wildcats lost 12-2 to the Barbs on Monday. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Wildcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
For DeKalb's part, Brodie Farrell was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Farrell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Nik Nelson was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Isaac Black was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
DeKalb kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Neuqua Valley only managed two hits.
DeKalb moved to 17-7-1 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Neuqua Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-11-1 record this season.
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