DeKalb hadn't done well against Naperville Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Barbs came out on top in a nail-biter against the Redhawks, sneaking past 4-3. The Barbs haven't had any issues with the Redhawks recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Brodie Farrell was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run. That home run was his first of the season.
Farrell wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Kees, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Barbs
| 04/28/25 vs Naperville Central | 4-3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Waubonsie Valley | 5-2 |
| 04/15/25 vs Naperville North | 11-1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Belvidere | 15-0 |
DeKalb pushed their record up to 16-4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Naperville Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
DeKalb will have a chance to go back-to-back against Naperville Central: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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