DeKalb had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Garrett Railroaders 10-4. DeKalb's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brendan Vance was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over 6.2 innings pitched. Vance was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
In other batting news, Ashten Tuttle and Brady Vince did most of the damage at the plate: Tuttle scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Vince scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Aaden Lytle was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Like DeKalb, Garrett also got a great game from a two-way player: Luke Holcomb. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Holcomb was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Holcomb wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Elijah Chapman, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
DeKalb made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Garrett beat DeKalb by a score of 18-5 later that day.
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