De Kalb extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Van Vandals. If the Bears were looking for revenge after losing 12-1 to the Vandals when the teams met back in March of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
De Kalb saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Blaze Dick, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one RBI. Carter Calvit was another, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Van, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1-1. Six seems to be a good number for them as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
On Van's side, Colby West looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. West has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Rawly Hinch was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. 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 Connor Mccurley, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. De Kalb will venture away from home to take on Prairiland at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Van, they will head out to face off against Legacy at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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