Fort Wayne Snider is 0-9-1 against DeKalb since April of 2016 but things could change on Saturday. The Panthers will head out to square off against the Barons at 10:00 a.m. Fort Wayne Snider will be strutting in after a win while DeKalb will be coming in after a defeat.
While Fort Wayne Snider's victory against New Haven wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Bulldogs 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since May 2, 2024.
Makayla Stone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Madyson Priest was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. Another player making a difference was Ameera Kummer, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Meanwhile, DeKalb came up short against Homestead on Thursday and fell 5-1. The Barons haven't had much luck with the Spartans recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
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 one stolen base and one run.
Fort Wayne Snider is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for DeKalb, their loss dropped their record down to 7-7.
Fort Wayne Snider might still be hurting after the 10-1 defeat they got from DeKalb in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Panthers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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