DeKalb extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping them down to 6-10. They lost 15-4 to the King City Wildkats. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 16-2 to the Wildkats when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for King City, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games.
For King City's part, Cayden Wainscott made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Wainscott has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ryder Sample was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Jackson, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Looking ahead, DeKalb will face off against Tarkio at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for King City, they will square off against North Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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