Southwest DeKalb had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.7 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Monday. They never let the Druid Hills Red Devils get on the board and left with a 20-0 win. Considering the Panthers have won three games by more than 14 runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Makayla Dixon
| 08/25/25 @ Druid Hills | 8 |
| 08/13/25 vs Newton | 3 |
| 10/16/24 vs Wayne County | 3 |
| 10/16/24 @ Wayne County | 0 |
| 10/07/24 @ St. Pius X Catholic | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Makayla Dixon was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in September of 2024. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played.
Southwest DeKalb kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Southwest DeKalb's record is now 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Southwest DeKalb will square off against Lithonia at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.83 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Druid Hills, they will take on North Springs at 5:30 p.m. on September 2.
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