Monday just wasn't the day for DeKalb's offense. They lost 13-0 to the Columbia City Eagles on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for DeKalb in their matchups with Columbia City: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Columbia City's part, Emma Hiss made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Hiss has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hiss was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Eden Taylor and Kendyl Sattison did most of the damage at the plate: Taylor went 2-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and a double, while Sattison scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Hannah Lickey was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
DeKalb's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Columbia City, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season.
DeKalb will head out on the road to challenge Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Columbia City, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against New Haven at 5:30 p.m.
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