Purnell Swett is 5-0 against Douglas Byrd since March of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Purnell Swett Rams will head out on the road to challenge the Douglas Byrd Eagles at 6:00 p.m. Purnell Swett is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Purnell Swett came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against South View by a score of 14-9 on Saturday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Purnell Swett's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Jacob Chavis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (he also only allowed one walk). Chavis was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Easton Oxendine was a standout: he went 1-for-3 with three runs and a triple. Waydan McMillan was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a triple, a run, and a double.
Meanwhile, sadly, Douglas Byrd is still looking for their first win of the season after 15 matches. They suffered a rough 12-0 loss at the hands of Gray's Creek on Friday.
Purnell Swett's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Douglas Byrd, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-15.
Everything went Purnell Swett's way against Douglas Byrd in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 as Purnell Swett made off with a 15-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Purnell Swett 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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