Softball Recap: Douglas Byrd Eagles vs. Cape Fear Colts
Sadly, Douglas Byrd is still looking for their first win of the season after 13 matchups. They fell victim to a tough 19-0 defeat at the hands of the Cape Fear Colts on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Douglas Byrd of the 20-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Cape Fear's part, Karalina Tomasic looked comfortable as she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Tomasic has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Olivia Melvin was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kalilah De La Cruz, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI and a run.
Douglas Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Cape Fear, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-3.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Lumberton the next time they take the field. Cape Fear will head out to face Lumberton at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Douglas Byrd will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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