The Douglas Eagles will face off against the Crossville Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Douglas has given up an average of 6.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Boaz hit Douglas with a seven-run fourth inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Eagles came up short against the Pirates, falling 11-1. The Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Douglas saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddox Duvall, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run and one double. Eli Watts also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Meanwhile, Crossville came into Friday's game having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Valley Head 10-3 on Friday. The Lions' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
Douglas' loss dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Crossville, their victory bumped their record up to 4-14.
Douglas got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in April of 2025 against Crossville by a conclusive 16-0 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lions turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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