DeKalb extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 14-13. They lost 14-3 to the Neuqua Valley Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, with their most recent loss being a 17-7 defeat last Tuesday.
Alaynna Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Latimer, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
As for Neuqua Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-11. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won nine matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Neuqua Valley's side, Nalia Clifford was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those four runs gave Clifford a new career-high. Cora Dickson was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, DeKalb will square off against Sycamore at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Barbs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Neuqua Valley, they will challenge Waubonsie Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Warriors have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
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