David Douglas Scots Baseball 5-17 North Salem

The road proved unforgiving for David Douglas baseball Friday night, as North Salem delivered a decisive 17-5 victory that sent the Scots home searching for answers. The non-league matchup quickly turned lopsided as the Vikings built an insurmountable lead against David Douglas pitching.

While the Scots managed to plate five runs and showed some offensive spark, they couldn't match North Salem's explosive attack that produced 17 runs on their home field. The loss drops David Douglas to 0-2 on the young spring season, with both defeats coming by double-digit margins.

The early-season struggles highlight areas where the Scots need improvement as they work to find their rhythm. Pitching depth and defensive consistency will be key focuses as head coach looks to get his team back on track.

David Douglas will have a chance to regroup before their next outing. The Scots need to build confidence at the plate while tightening up their defensive play if they hope to turn around what has been a challenging start to the 2026 campaign.