Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask DeKalb). Everything went their way against the Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran Cadets on Tuesday as they made off with a 24-8 win. With that victory, the Barons brought their scoring average up to 7.9 runs per game.
Sophia Gowthrop was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Stella Mix
| 04/22/25 @ Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran | 4 |
| 05/16/24 vs Fort Wayne Northrop | 3 |
| 04/16/25 @ Fort Wayne Snider | 2 |
| 05/08/24 vs Bellmont | 2 |
| 04/20/24 @ Garrett | 2 |
In other batting news, Stella Mix was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Ashley Cox was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and three runs.
DeKalb always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .646. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran only posted an OBP of .360.
DeKalb's record is now 5-3. As for Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeKalb will square off against Woodlan at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Warriors will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something the Barons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, they will take on Fort Wayne Wayne at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Generals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 19.8 runs per game on average), something the Cadets will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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