The DeKalb Barons will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the New Haven Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. DeKalb is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
DeKalb is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Tuesday, just like they did against Tippecanoe Valley (and have done all season long). DeKalb was the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over Tippecanoe Valley on Saturday.
AJ Ross looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
At the plate, DeKalb got a big performance out of Miles Brockhouse, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Bowen Minehart was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, after soaring to ten runs the game before, New Haven was a bit more limited in their match on Monday. They fell just short of South Adams by a score of 2-1. New Haven has struggled against South Adams recently, as their game on Monday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
DeKalb's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for New Haven, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
DeKalb skirted past New Haven 2-1 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for DeKalb since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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