Baseball Recap: Dekalb Wins Going Away Against Angola

While DeKalb didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 17-6 margin over the Angola Hornets on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Barons, who have now won five contests by six runs or more so far this season.

Bryson Gadson was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Gadson was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one home run and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.

Miles Brockhouse

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/21/25 vs Angola	7
04/06/24 vs Garrett	3
04/19/25 @ Glenn	2
04/10/25 @ Fort Wayne Northrop	2
04/16/24 @ Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian	2

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Miles Brockhouse, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and seven RBI. Those seven RBI gave him a new career-high. Drake Hall was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

DeKalb always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .545 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

DeKalb's record is now 6-1. As for Angola, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. DeKalb will face off against Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Barons 2.7, the Braves 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Angola, they will take on Fremont at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.