Douglas Byrd is 0-10 against Gray's Creek since March of 2019 but things could change on Friday. The Eagles will host the Bears at 6:00 p.m. Douglas Byrd has given up an average of 23.1 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Douglas Byrd is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 33rd straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 21-0 to Purnell Swett, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, Gray's Creek got themselves on the board against Seventy-First on Tuesday, but Seventy-First never followed suit. They blew past the Falcons 10-0. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bears.
Grayson Hulen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mason Barnes was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Gunner Sterling was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Gray's Creek's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Douglas Byrd, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-10.
Douglas Byrd might still be hurting after the 22-0 loss they got from Gray's Creek in their previous meeting two weeks ago. 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.
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