Douglas Byrd extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 36 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-13 in the process. They lost 25-0 to the Cape Fear Colts. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Colts this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 29-0 back in March.
As for Cape Fear, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. Considering they have won nine matches by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Cape Fear's part, Ethan Cobb was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Cobb has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with five RBI and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Parker Wallace, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nick Serbio, who went 2-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Douglas Byrd will venture away from home to take on Seventy-First at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Cape Fear, they will head out to face off against Gray's Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Colts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bears have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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