Cape Fear is 10-0 against Douglas Byrd since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Cape Fear Colts are on the road again to play the Douglas Byrd Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Cape Fear is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
Cape Fear can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent game on Monday. They blew past Triton 13-3.
Mason Hughes made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Hughes was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Evan Bunce was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Brycen Talley was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, sadly, Douglas Byrd is still looking for their first win of the season after 15 contests. Their rough 11-0 loss to Gray's Creek on Friday might stick with them for a while.
Cape Fear has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Douglas Byrd, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-15.
Douglas Byrd's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Cape Fear has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Douglas Byrd, though, as they've been averaging 13.1. Given Cape Fear's sizable advantage in that area, Douglas Byrd will need to find a way to close that gap.
Cape Fear took their victory against Douglas Byrd when the teams last played back in March by a conclusive 37-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cape Fear since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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