DeKalb hasn't had much luck against East Noble recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Barons will take on the Knights at 5:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
DeKalb came out on top against Lakeland on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run first inning. The Barons were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Lakers.
Summer Haverstock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Stella Mix was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Serena Wineland, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: DeKalb kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lakeland only managed nine hits.
Meanwhile, East Noble posted their closest victory since April 30th on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out Westview 6-4. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Paige Griggs made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI.
Griggs wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abby Alwine, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
East Noble's victory bumped their record up to 17-7-1. As for DeKalb, their win bumped their record up to 12-13.
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