After three games on the road, Neuqua Valley is heading back home. They will take on the DeKalb Barbs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. DeKalb took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Neuqua Valley, who comes in off a win.
Last Tuesday, Neuqua Valley earned a 4-1 win over Waubonsie Valley.
Trista Werner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Neuqua Valley saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nadia Casanova, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Krista Waldusky, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, DeKalb didn't have quite enough to beat Waubonsie Valley on Monday and fell 3-1. DeKalb has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Neuqua Valley's victory bumped their record up to 11-15. As for DeKalb, their loss dropped their record down to 4-16.
Neuqua Valley might still be hurting after the 12-2 defeat they got from DeKalb in their previous meeting last Monday. Will Neuqua Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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