Baseball Recap: De Kalb Drops Highest Score of Season Against Queen City

Bears

Team Score (Highest)

04/15/25 @ Queen City	19
02/22/25 @ Elysian Fields	18
04/07/25 @ New Boston	16
02/28/25 @ Commerce	16
02/28/25 vs Tyler	14

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask De Kalb). They were the clear victors by a 19-3 margin over the Queen City Bulldogs on Tuesday. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by seven runs or more this season.

Walker Matteson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

In other pitching news, Jaylen White looked comfortable as he went 4-for-6 with five RBI and two runs.

Back at the plate, Cortlen White was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Carter Calvit, who got on base in two of his six plate appearances with three RBI.

The win (which was De Kalb's fourth in a row) raised their record to 14-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Queen City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14-1 record this season.

De Kalb will be playing at home against Hooks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Queen City, they will head out to take on Bowie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.