DeKalb was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the Norwell Knights by a score of 5-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to DeKalb of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
DeKalb saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashten Tuttle, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Norwell's side, Lane Lewis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Lewis has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Drew Graft, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Drew Jolley was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
DeKalb's defeat dropped their record down to 9-13. As for Norwell, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
DeKalb will head out on the road to take on Bellmont at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Norwell, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Huntington North at 5:30 p.m.
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