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Sycamore baseball, softball teams earn wins
Spartans baseball and softball teams both pick up victories on Monday
Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:03am
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Sycamore's baseball and softball teams both earn key early-season wins, showcasing the programs' depth and talent.DeKalb TodayThe Sycamore baseball and softball teams both earned wins on Monday. The baseball team defeated Belvidere 6-5 for their first win of the season, while the softball team routed Rochelle 17-1 in 4 innings. Sycamore's Kairi Lantz homered twice and drove in 8 runs in the softball victory.
Why it matters
The wins for the Sycamore baseball and softball teams are important early-season results that show the programs are off to a strong start. The baseball team was previously 0-5 before picking up their first victory, while the softball team improved to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in conference play.
The details
In the baseball game, Adam Eder and Chace Kuhns each had two hits to lead Sycamore to the 6-5 win over Belvidere. Devin Carson pitched four innings for the win, allowing just one unearned run. On the softball side, Kairi Lantz had a huge game for Sycamore, homering twice and driving in 8 runs. Addison Armstrong also homered and had 3 RBIs in the 17-1 victory over Rochelle.
- The baseball game took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.
- The softball game also took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.
The players
Adam Eder
A player on the Sycamore baseball team who had two hits in their 6-5 win over Belvidere.
Chace Kuhns
A player on the Sycamore baseball team who also had two hits in their 6-5 victory.
Kairi Lantz
A player on the Sycamore softball team who hit two home runs and drove in 8 runs in their 17-1 win over Rochelle.
Addison Armstrong
A player on the Sycamore softball team who hit a home run and had 3 RBIs in the 17-1 victory.
Devin Carson
The Sycamore baseball pitcher who earned the win, allowing just one unearned run over 4 innings.
What they’re saying
“We're really proud of the way the team battled back for the win today. It's great to see the offense and pitching come together like that.”
— Adam Eder, Sycamore baseball player
“My teammates did a great job getting on base and scoring runs. I was just trying to drive the ball and it ended up being a big day at the plate.”
— Kairi Lantz, Sycamore softball player
What’s next
The Sycamore baseball and softball teams will look to build on these wins as they continue their conference schedules. The baseball team's next game is on Wednesday against Kaneland, while the softball team faces Genoa-Kingston on Thursday.
The takeaway
The early-season wins for the Sycamore baseball and softball programs demonstrate the depth and talent on both teams, providing optimism for successful seasons ahead as they compete in their respective conferences.
