DeKalb had lost 11 straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 6-16-1 to make it 12. They came up short against the Leo Lions, falling 12-0. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Barons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Leo, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
For Leo's part, Leah Shappell made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Shappell has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Naomi Johnson was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Luci Schott was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coming up, DeKalb will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lakeland at 5:30 p.m. Leo will be paying especially close attention to the Barons' contest: after the Barons face off against the Lakers, they'll take on Leo again at 12:00 p.m. on Monday.
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