For the second straight game, Druid Hills will face off against Southwest DeKalb. The Red Devils will be playing at home against the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Druid Hills will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Druid Hills lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Southwest DeKalb, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's contest. The Red Devils put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 9-1 victory on Friday.
Oliver Myers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, Jacob Brown was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three doubles and three RBI. Those three doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Desi Borda, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Druid Hills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 4.5 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.4.
Druid Hills' win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Southwest DeKalb, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-7 record.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Druid Hills has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southwest DeKalb struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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