DeKalb hadn't done well against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Barons walked away with a 10-5 win over the Saints. That five run margin sets a new team best for the Barons this season.
Sophia Gowthrop made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Gowthrop was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she brought in this season.
Rylee Moore
| 04/15/25 @ Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Angola | 1 |
| 04/11/25 @ Eastside | 0 |
| 04/10/25 vs Prairie Heights | 1 |
| 05/21/24 vs Fort Wayne Northrop | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Rylee Moore and Ashley Cox did most of the damage at the plate: Moore scored a run while going 3-for-5, while Cox scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most hits Moore has posted since back in May of 2024. Serena Wineland was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases.
DeKalb was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger only posted a batting average of .267.
The victory made it two in a row for DeKalb and bumps their season record up to 3-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeKalb will head out to take on Fort Wayne Snider at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, they will venture away from home to challenge Garrett at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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