Southwood hit DeKalb with a five-run seventh inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Barons fell 8-4 to the Knights.
DeKalb has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Southwood, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeKalb will challenge Columbia City at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Barons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. As for Southwood, they will square off against Whitko at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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