DeKalb came out on top against Stillman Valley on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Barbs took their matchup against the Cardinals 9-4. Nine seems to be a good number for the Barbs as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Jasmine Rodriguez made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alaynna Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Gabby Kenney was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
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| 04/11/26 - Away | 9-4 W |
| 04/12/25 - Home | 9-5 W |
| 04/12/25 - Home | 8-18 L |
| 04/06/24 - Home | 1-5 L |
| 04/08/23 - Away | 1-18 L |
| + 3 more games |
DeKalb now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Stillman Valley, with the defeat, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-2.
Coming up, DeKalb will challenge Waubonsie Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Stillman Valley, they will take on Dixon at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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