DeKalb hasn't had much luck against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Barons will head out to take on the Saints at 5:30 p.m. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on DeKalb, who comes in off a win.
DeKalb took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They came out on top against Angola by a score of 6-2.
Summer Haverstock
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Summer Haverstock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Serena Wineland, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rylee Moore, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger didn't have quite enough to beat Woodlan on Monday and fell 13-11. The Saints haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Mackenzie Nees stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Brooklyn Baker also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
DeKalb now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. DeKalb has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger struggles in that department as they've been averaging 9.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
DeKalb couldn't quite get it done against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 11-6. Can the Barons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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