While DeKalb didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-20), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rochelle Hubs a 6-0 shutout on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Barbs, who have now won three games by six runs or more so far this season.
Cassidy Cavazos was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Cavazos was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and one run. Those stolen bases marked the first that she snagged this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Isabel Aranda, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nazeria Dean, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for DeKalb and bumps their season record up to 5-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Rochelle, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeKalb will welcome Stillman Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Rochelle, they will be playing at home against Boylan Catholic at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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