Carroll proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 12) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the DeKalb Barons. For Carroll, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 loss DeKalb walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Jaxon Sparks made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Sparks was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Sparks wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jaxon Craker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On DeKalb's side, Aaden Lytle and Ashten Tuttle did some serious damage despite the final result: Lytle went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double, while Tuttle went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs. Bryson Gadson was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.
Carroll has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for DeKalb, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carroll will take on Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for DeKalb, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. DeKalb is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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