Softball Game Preview: David Douglas Scots vs. Barlow Bruins

David Douglas is 0-3 against Barlow since April of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Scots are taking a road trip to take on the Bruins at 6:30 p.m. David Douglas has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

David Douglas managed to slip by Gresham the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Scots lost 13-0 to the Gophers on Wednesday. The loss leaves the Scots still looking for their first win of the season.

Meanwhile, Barlow had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Raiders. That's two games straight that the Bruins have won by exactly ten runs.

Barlow got a great performance from Kaylee Pokorny 2025 as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Pokorny 2025 has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.

At the plate, Charliann Renner 2025 was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Peyton Trickel 2025 also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.

Barlow kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.

David Douglas' defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Barlow, their record is now 9-5.

David Douglas suffered a grim 11-0 defeat to Barlow when the teams last played back in May of 2019. Can the Scots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.