Softball Game Preview: DeKalb Barons vs. Norwell Knights

The DeKalb Barons will take on the Norwell Knights at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.

DeKalb fell victim to Carroll and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 6-0 to the Chargers. The Barons have struggled against the Chargers recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost meeting.

Norwell came out on top against Heritage on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fourth inning. The Knights put the hurt on the Patriots with a sharp 14-3 victory. Considering the Knights have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Norwell let Mia Kurtz and Reese Frauhiger run wild. Kurtz got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Frauhiger went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three runs gave Kurtz a new career-high. Leah Werling was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Norwell kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 7-2 when they post 11 or more hits.

DeKalb now has a losing record of 9-10. As for Norwell, their win bumped their record up to 10-6.

DeKalb might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Norwell in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Barons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.