Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Seventy-First). They blew past the Douglas Byrd Eagles 34-10 on Tuesday. With that win, the Falcons brought their scoring average up to 8.9 runs per game.
Sydney Lavier was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Lavier was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring five runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. She also brought in an RBI, marking her first of the season.
Hazel Singletary
| 03/25/25 @ Douglas Byrd | 5 |
| 04/25/24 @ Douglas Byrd | 4 |
| 03/26/24 vs Douglas Byrd | 3 |
| 02/29/24 @ Terry Sanford | 3 |
| 02/26/25 @ Westover | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hazel Singletary, who fired off two home runs, five runs, and six RBI while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Those five runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sa'Niah Mays, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs.
Seventy-First always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. They are 2-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Seventy-First's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-5. As for Douglas Byrd, their defeat was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-7.
Seventy-First has already played their next game, a 22-1 loss against Purnell Swett on the 26th. As for Douglas Byrd, they will take on Jack Britt at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Douglas Byrd's pitchers better be ready for this one: Jack Britt has averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.
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