The DeKalb Barons will face off against the Western Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (DeKalb 2.8, Western 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
DeKalb is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They came out on top against Angola by a score of 10-5. The win continues a trend for the Barons in their matchups with the Hornets: they've now won three in a row.
Brady Vince was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dalton Cox, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April. Cory Cox was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Western beat West Lafayette 9-5 on Monday.
DeKalb's record now sits at 20-4. As for Western, their record is now 26-2.
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