Sadly, Douglas Byrd is still looking for their first win of the season after 16 matchups. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 20-1 walloping at the hands of the Purnell Swett Rams on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Douglas Byrd of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Douglas Byrd saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Justin Richardson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Purnell Swett's side, Ethan Locklear made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Locklear was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Jaythan Locklear looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Purnell Swett got a massive performance out of Camden Hunt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Waydan McMillan, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Douglas Byrd's loss dropped their record down to 0-16. As for Purnell Swett, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7.
Douglas Byrd didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 20-0 defeat vs. Cape Fear on the 16th. Purnell Swett has also already played their next match, a 5-3 loss against South View on the 16th.
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