DeKalb can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They blew past the Prairie Heights Panthers 10-1. The high-scoring effort was just what DeKalb needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Brendan Vance made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Vance has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Vance was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Aaden Lytle and Brady Vince did most of the damage at the plate: Lytle went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI, while Vince scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. AJ Ross was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
On Prairie Heights' side, Matt Roberts was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Prairie Heights didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. This was only their 13th loss (out of 16 games) when they post five or more strikeouts.
DeKalb's victory bumped their record up to 11-15. As for Prairie Heights, they dropped their record down to 3-17 with that loss, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
DeKalb will take on Fort Wayne Snider at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Prairie Heights, they will head out on the road to take on Fremont at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fremont will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Prairie Heights surely won't give up without a fight.
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