The DeKalb Barons will play host again on Friday to welcome the Eastside Blazers, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. DeKalb is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, it was close, but DeKalb sidestepped Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran for a 5-3 victory.
Bryson Gadson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, DeKalb let Brady Vince and Brendan Vance loose on the outfield. Vince scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Vance went 2-for-3 with three RBI. Gabe Gillespie was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought match, but Eastside had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Angola on Tuesday.
DeKalb's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for Eastside, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
DeKalb took their victory against Eastside when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 11-0. Does DeKalb have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eastside turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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