A classic North v. South matchup is on the schedule. The North Decatur Chargers will welcome the South Decatur Cougars at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Decatur is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
While North Decatur's victory against Rising Sun wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Chargers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Shiners 6-5. The victory was nothing new for the Chargers as they're now sitting on three straight.
Matthew Fields
| 05/17/25 vs Rising Sun | 3 |
| 05/10/25 @ Switzerland County | 3 |
| 05/16/25 vs Southwestern | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Tri | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Edinburgh | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
The team relied heavily on Matthew Fields, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. North Decatur is undefeated when Fields posts two or more runs, but 4-8 otherwise. Nolan Burkhart was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: North Decatur kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for South Decatur's offense. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Hauser on Thursday. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, the Cougars' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Corey Nugent spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
North Decatur's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for South Decatur, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
South Decatur's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North Decatur hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .339. It's a different story for South Decatur, though, as they've only averaged .242. Will they be able to contain North Decatur's hitters?
North Decatur might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from South Decatur in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
