Heritage won the last time they faced DeKalb, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Heritage Patriots narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the DeKalb Barons 5-3.
Danica Fuller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Fuller has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Fuller was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
On DeKalb's side, Amara Anglin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, DeKalb saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Paige Storck, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Heritage's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-8. As for DeKalb, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Heritage will square off against South Adams at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Adams' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Heritage's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for DeKalb, they will be playing at home against Fort Wayne Northrop at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fort Wayne Northrop is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.4 runs per game this season.
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