It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but DeKalb ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the Norwell Knights. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Barons have posted since April 26th.
Sophia Gowthrop was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. Gowthrop was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

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Gowthrop wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lilly Jackson, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Those three hits gave Jackson a new career-high.
The win got DeKalb back to even at 10-10. As for Norwell, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-7 record this season.
DeKalb will venture away from home to challenge Bellmont at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Norwell, they will host Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Saints will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight.
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