The DeKalb Barbs will be playing at home against the South Elgin Storm at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. DeKalb's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so South Elgin's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Monday, while DeKalb put up some runs, the same can't be said for Sandwich. DeKalb walked away with a 5-0 victory over Sandwich.
Aidan Lange looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
At the plate, DeKalb saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brodie Farrell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, South Elgin fell victim to a rough 18-3 defeat at the hands of Geneva last Tuesday. South Elgin has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Justin Pold was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
DeKalb's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for South Elgin, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2-1.
DeKalb came up short against South Elgin in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, falling 3-0. Will DeKalb 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.
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