Douglas Byrd hasn't had much luck against St. Pauls recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Douglas Byrd took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against E.E. Smith, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Golden Bulls 12-11 on Thursday. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Kadence Norton
| 04/30/26 @ E.E. Smith | 5 |
| 03/27/26 vs Seventy-First | 3 |
| 03/31/26 vs Westover | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Seventy-First | 2 |
| 04/28/26 @ St. Pauls | 1 |
Douglas Byrd got a massive performance out of Kadence Norton, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those five hits gave Norton a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Camille Singleton, who went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, one triple, and one run.
Douglas Byrd was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .625. They are 5-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, St. Pauls got the win against Douglas Byrd on Tuesday by a conclusive 16-1. Considering the Bulldogs have won eight contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Angel Purcell made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Purcell was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Amier Purcell and Baylea Hall did most of the damage at the plate: Amier went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Hall got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Jerzey Jacobs, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
St. Pauls' victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for Douglas Byrd, their win bumped their record up to 5-11.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Douglas Byrd has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .600. However, it's not like St. Pauls struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Douglas Byrd might still be hurting after the 16-1 defeat they got from St. Pauls in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
