Douglas Byrd proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by six) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They won by a run and slipped past the Fayetteville Christian Warriors 12-11.
Brody Callahan
| 04/04/26 vs Fayetteville Christian | 2 |
| 04/02/26 @ Westover | 2 |
| 03/24/26 @ Seventy-First | 2 |
| 03/31/26 vs Westover | 1 |
| 03/26/26 vs Eastern Wayne | 1 |
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Brody Callahan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with six stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Douglas Byrd is 2-1 when Callahan posts two or more runs, but 2-5 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MJ McDuffie, who went 2-for-3 with six stolen bases and three runs. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 1.2 stolen bases per game. Caleb Kellon also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.
Douglas Byrd kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Douglas Byrd's record now sits at 4-6. As for Fayetteville Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Looking ahead, Douglas Byrd will be playing at home against South View at 6:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Fayetteville Christian, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Village Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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