After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Cape Fear, Jack Britt was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Douglas Byrd Eagles. The high-scoring effort was just what Jack Britt needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Haylee Lamb looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sophie Casagrande, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. JoAnna Rone was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-2.
Jack Britt's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Douglas Byrd, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-15.
Jack Britt will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Gray's Creek at 7:00 p.m. Gray's Creek is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Jack Britt will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Douglas Byrd, they will head out on the road to take on Purnell Swett at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Purnell Swett knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matchups -- so hopefully Douglas Byrd likes a good challenge.
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