Softball Recap: Dekalb County Extends Winning Streak to Eight

Tigers

Margin (Wins)

04/28/25 vs Cumberland County	19
03/11/25 @ Cumberland County	15
03/19/25 vs Macon County	12
04/22/25 @ Upperman	11
05/14/25 @ Lawrence County	10

DeKalb County came tearing into Wednesday's match with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Lawrence County Wildcats as they made off with an 11-1 victory. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

DeKalb County pushed their record up to 18-6 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Lawrence County, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-11.

Looking ahead, DeKalb County will square off against Lenoir City on Friday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Lawrence County, they will challenge Heritage at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mountaineers will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.