DeKalb lost against Heritage back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The DeKalb Barons fell just short of the Heritage Patriots by a score of 5-3. DeKalb has not had much luck with Heritage recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Amara Anglin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, DeKalb saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paige Storck, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
On Heritage's side, Danica Fuller was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Fuller was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
DeKalb's loss dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Heritage, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-8 record this season.
DeKalb will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Fort Wayne Northrop at 5:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Northrop is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Heritage, they will head out on the road to face off against South Adams at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Heritage is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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