The DeKalb Barons will take on the Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Saints at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (DeKalb 2.9, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Saturday just wasn't the day for DeKalb's offense. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pendleton Heights on Saturday. The Barons just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Meanwhile, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Jimtown on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Jimmies by a score of 6-5.
Jeremy Haynes put in work while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Eddie Miller made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Paul Baumgartner, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
DeKalb's defeat dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 20-8 record this season.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. DeKalb has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger struggles in that department as they've averaged .440. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
DeKalb took their victory against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger in their previous matchup back in April of 2021 by a conclusive 11-2 score. Do the Barons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Saints turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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