DeKalb was handed a two-run loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Fort Wayne Northrop on Thursday. Everything went the DeKalb Barons' way against the Fort Wayne Northrop Bruins as the DeKalb Barons made off with a 13-6 win. For DeKalb, this counts as revenge for the 13-11 defeat Fort Wayne Northrop walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Summer Haverstock made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Haverstock has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Haverstock was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ashley Cox was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Serena Wineland was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Fort Wayne Northrop's side, Brilee Day made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kamea Sanchez, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
DeKalb's victory bumped their record up to 10-15. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, their loss dropped their record down to 13-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeKalb will stay at home for another game and welcome Lakeland at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lakeland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, they will be playing at home against Eastside at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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