DeKalb and Bellmont are an even 4-4 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The DeKalb Barons will head out on the road to square off against the Bellmont Braves at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
DeKalb will head into Wednesday's contest ready to turn things around: they couldn't quite beat Norwell on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the seven-run defeat they were dealt on Saturday. DeKalb fell just short of Norwell by a score of 5-3. DeKalb's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
DeKalb saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashten Tuttle, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Bellmont was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of Delta by a score of 5-4.
Will Baker was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Beau Baker, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
DeKalb's loss dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Bellmont, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.
Bellmont's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: DeKalb hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .312. It's a different story for Bellmont, though, as they've only averaged .204. Will they be able to contain DeKalb's hitters?
DeKalb suffered a grim 10-1 defeat to Bellmont in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Can DeKalb avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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