DeKalb hit Bellmont with a five-run fifth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Braves came up short against the Barons, falling 9-3. Braves fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Barons since Thursday.
Beau Baker made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Kasey Teeter also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Bellmont has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10-1 record this season. As for DeKalb, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 15-3.
Bellmont didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 win against Fort Wayne Northrop on the 16th. As for DeKalb, they will square off against Leo at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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