It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Byers can now relate to. They fell just short of the Fowler Grizzlies by a score of 7-5 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since May 1, 2024.
Jack Earl was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Earl was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Gabe Price
| 05/09/25 vs Fort Lupton | 4 |
| 04/26/25 vs Evangel Christian Academy | 3 |
| 05/17/25 vs Fowler | 2 |
| 05/17/25 @ Dawson School | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Crowley County | 2 |
| + 13 more games |
In other batting news, Gabe Price made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. He is becoming a predictor of Byers' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 7-1 (and 4-10 when he doesn't).
Byers has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-11 record this season. As for Fowler, the victory was the 17th in a row for them, bringing their record up to 20-2.
Byers does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fowler, they will host Denver Christian at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunder's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Grizzlies' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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