DeKalb is 0-10 against Metea Valley since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The DeKalb Barbs will look to defend their home field against the Metea Valley Mustangs at 4:30 p.m.
DeKalb is is headed into Thursday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight game on Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 12-2 walloping at the hands of Naperville Central.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Metea Valley gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Naperville Central as Metea Valley made off with a 12-3 victory. Winning may never get old, but Metea Valley sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Charlie Benesh spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Genevieve Gonzales was a standout: she scored three runs while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Riley O'Neill, who scored three runs while going 2-for-5.
DeKalb's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Metea Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-6 record this season.
DeKalb might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from Metea Valley when the teams last played last Monday. Will DeKalb have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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