The Frederick Douglass Broncos are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on the Paul Laurence Dunbar Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Frederick Douglass fell victim to St. Xavier and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tigers.
Paul Laurence Dunbar not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since April 2, 2024. They blew past Walton-Verona 9-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bulldogs.
The team relied heavily on Nick Griffith, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Baker, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Frederick Douglass has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season. Paul Laurence Dunbar now has a winning record of 5-4.
Frederick Douglass skirted past Paul Laurence Dunbar 2-1 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Does Frederick Douglass have another victory up their sleeve, or will Paul Laurence Dunbar turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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