The Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Saints will take on the DeKalb Barons at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so DeKalb's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Jimtown on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Jimmies by a score of 6-5.
Jeremy Haynes was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Eddie Miller was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. RJ Davidson also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, DeKalb fell victim to Pendleton Heights and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Arabians. The Barons just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
DeKalb's loss dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-8 record this season.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like DeKalb struggles in that department as they've averaged .465. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger might still be hurting after the 11-2 defeat they got from DeKalb in their previous matchup back in April of 2021. Can the Saints avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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